This document provides information for underclassmen families at White Knoll High School. It includes:
- An overview of South Carolina graduation requirements and college entrance requirements
- Details on promotion requirements to the 10th, 11th, and 12th grades
- Information on dual enrollment, career counseling services, scholarships, standardized testing, extracurricular activities, and the course request process
- Contact information for school counselors and resources on average GPA for South Carolina public and private colleges
This document provides information for underclassmen families at White Knoll High School. It includes:
- An overview of South Carolina graduation requirements and college entrance requirements
- Details on promotion requirements to the 10th, 11th, and 12th grades
- Information on dual enrollment, career counseling services, scholarships, standardized testing, extracurricular activities, and the course request process
- Contact information for school counselors and resources on average GPA for South Carolina public and private colleges
This document provides information for underclassmen families at White Knoll High School. It includes:
- An overview of South Carolina graduation requirements and college entrance requirements
- Details on promotion requirements to the 10th, 11th, and 12th grades
- Information on dual enrollment, career counseling services, scholarships, standardized testing, extracurricular activities, and the course request process
- Contact information for school counselors and resources on average GPA for South Carolina public and private colleges
This document provides information for underclassmen families at White Knoll High School. It includes:
- An overview of South Carolina graduation requirements and college entrance requirements
- Details on promotion requirements to the 10th, 11th, and 12th grades
- Information on dual enrollment, career counseling services, scholarships, standardized testing, extracurricular activities, and the course request process
- Contact information for school counselors and resources on average GPA for South Carolina public and private colleges
*Make sure she has Office your current email Secretary address! SC Graduation Requirements 24 Credits Required 4 English 4 Math 3 Science: Biology required 3 Social Studies: Social Studies Elective U.S. History American Government/Economics 1 PE or ROTC 1 Computer Science 1 Career/Technology Elective OR World Language 7 Electives 4-Year College Requirements • Theory or Honors courses • Four math credits including—Algebra 1, Algebra 2, Geometry, and fourth higher level math • Three Lab Sciences • Two units of World Languages (some colleges require 3 years) • Two Academic Electives • Fine Arts Elective th Promotion to the 10 Grade 1 credit of English A student earns a credit in two ways:
1 credit of Math (1)Earn a final grade
of 60 or higher
+ 3 additional credits (2)Have enough
days/hours in the 5 total credits seat of the course. th Promotion to the 11 Grade
○ 11 Credits ○ Minimum of 2 English and 2 Math credits th Promotion to the 12 Grade ○ 16 Credits ○ Minimum of 2 English and 2 Math credits ○ Enrolled in the other courses needed to complete the 24 credits required for graduation Dual During the 2022-2023 school year, 11th and 12th grade
White Knoll High School Information for Underclassmen Families Your Plans What are your plans after graduation?
○ Work ○ Military ○ Two-Year College ○ Four-Year College Destination - Work ○ Continue to do your best in your classes ○ Resume ○ Interview Skills ○ Job Search ○ Job Applications ○ WIN Testing ○ Career Specialist Destination - Military ○ Continue to do your best in your classes ○ Speak with recruiters when available during lunch ○ Take the ASVAB ○ Stay in good physical shape ○ Have your medical examination Destination - Two-Year College/Tech ○ Continue to do your best in your classes ○ Transfer Programs vs. Career Programs ○ Take the placement test required by the school. ○ IF YOU ARE PLANNING TO PURSUE A HEALTH CAREER AT MTC, YOU NEED TO TAKE THE SAT OR ACT. ○ You must complete an application before taking the placement test at MTC. MTC requires an application fee. Destination - Four Year College
○ Continue to do your best in your classes
○ Additional Four-Year College requirements are listed on the Graduation Checklist. ○ Take a college Entrance Exam (ACT or SAT) Spring of 11th grade South Carolina Scholarships ○ Palmetto Fellows ○ Life Scholarship ○ Hope Scholarship ○ Lottery Tuition Assistance Testing opportunities 10th Grade: ● Pre-ACT - This test is currently administered for free to all second year students. ● PSAT - Students can choose to take this test. It usually takes place in October at WKHS for a small fee.
11th Grade: ● ACT/SAT - These tests are currently administered for free to all third year students in the Spring of 11th grade. Students will choose one of these tests to take for free. ● Career Readiness Tests - If offered, these tests are administered for free to all third year students in the Spring of 11th grade. ● ASVAB - Military battery test. Usually offered for free two times per year at WKHS. Must be 17 years or older to take the test. ○ See 1st Sgt for more details. Testing opportunities 12th Grade: ● Students can choose to retake the ACT and/or the SAT for college admission.
End of Course (EOC) Exams:
● Biology 1 ● Algebra 1 ● English 2 ● US History Clubs and Volunteer Work Matter to Colleges! Get involved in high school • Chess Club • German Club • DECA • International Club • Robotics • Key Club • Graphic Effects • Latin Club • Fan I Am • LOCC (Wolf Coalition) • Student Government • HOSA • Archery Team • Improv Troupe (drama club) • Bass Fishing Club • TADA (drama club) • Beta Club • The MOVE (dance club) • FCA (Fellowship of Christian • National Art Honor Society Athletes) • Art Council • Rifle Team • STEP Team • Drill Team • Prom and Ring Committee WKHS Sports • Swimming • Softball • Volleyball • Lacrosse • Football • Baseball • Girls/Boys Basketball • Bowling Team • Wrestling • Cheerleading • Track • Archery • Cross Country • Girls/Boys Golf • Soccer • Tennis • Rugby 1 . ne t e x ington ww. l w
Go to www.lexington1.net Go under Academics, Then Academic Information, then 2021-2022 Course Catalog Schools of the Future – Centers for Advanced Study • Center for Public Health and Advanced Medical Studies (10th – 12th grade) – WKHS
• International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
(10th/11th – 12th) – LHS
• Center for Advanced STEM Studies – LTC
• Center for Advanced Agribusiness Research – PHS
• The Center for Law and Global Policy Development – RBHS
• Center for Media Arts, Design and Production - RBHS
Average GPA for SC Public Colleges- Fall 2019 Average GPA for SC Private Colleges- Fall 2019 South Carolina Uniform Grading Scale COLLEGE ATHLETES ○ If you are planning to participate in college level athletics, you MUST register with the NCAA Eligibility Center. ○ Registration is on-line at eligibilitycenter.org ○ Register NOW. Registration requires submitting your transcript. ○ See your coach or Coach Pelham for more information. December is Course Request Month! ● Students will receive information for completing the course request process.
● Current 10th and 11th Grade Students will complete a Google form to enter their course requests during Impact in December
● Current 9th Grade Students will complete their course request registration during their IGP Conferences.
● Students and parents will be given a list of available courses before they complete their Google form.
● Desired classes do not always fit in the actual students’ schedules and
sometimes there is not enough school-wide interest to keep the course.
● Students will be given a list of their course requests in the spring to finalize their courses for the 2021-2022 year. Next Steps… Contact your student’s counselor with any questions.
