Eligibility Requirements Graduate from an Arkansas public high school during 2015, complete the state Smart Core AND have an overall GPA of at least 2.5 or earn a 19 or better composite score on the ACT. COUNSELORS 9 – Conway Junior High School Shawn Finch A – Go Sandy Duncan Gr – M Lisa N – Z GRADES 10, 11, 12 – Conway High School Seniors: Juniors & Sophomores: Jan Armstrong A – K Sheila Counts A – Gi Jeannie Moore L – Z Kathie Houston Gl – M Belinda Claunch N – Z MINIMUM CORE OF HIGH SCHOOL COURSES RECOMMENDED FOR PREPARATION FOR HIGHER EDUCATION Research and the experience of students, faculty, and administrors indice th students taking a solid high school core of courses have better test scores and greer success in institutions of higher educion. To increase your chances of success, the following minimum core of courses is recommended: English - Four units with an emphasis on writing skills (not to include courses in oral communicion); Science - Three units, with labs, chosen from general biology, chemistry, or physics; Mathematics - Four units including Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II, and 4th math higher than Algebra II; Social Studies - Three units, including one unit each of American History and World History, and ½ unit of Civics and ½ unit of Economics; Foreign Language - Two units in one foreign language. NOTE: TO QUALIFY AS AN HONOR GRADUATE, THE ABOVE CORE MUST BE COMPLETED WITH A 3.5 GPA MAINTAINED THROUGH THE FIRST SEMESTER OF THE SENIOR YEAR. INFORMATION CONCERNING COURSE SELECTION In counting credits for graduation, courses taken in grades nine through twelve are considered. Any credit-bearing courses at the 7th and 8th grade level will be calculated for GPA and graduation purposes. The following credits are given for courses: 1/2 credit – one-semester course 1 credit – one-year course 2 credits – one-year, two-hour course Students selecting a one-year course will remain in th course for the full year. The only exceptions to dropping a course at semester will be a student having a failing grade the first semester (or a “D” with teacher recommendation). In filling out the selection form, ALL students will carry a class load of least long
six (6) subjects and will remain in school for the full day. Students may take: Five academic courses, one activity course, and one study hall, OR Six academic courses and one study hall, OR Seven academic courses. LOSS OF CREDIT DUE TO EXCESSIVE ABSENCES Students with ten (10) unexcused absences in a course in a semester shall not receive credit for that course. If a student has 10 unexcused absences during a semester (in any class), the following procedures will be followed: The student must stay in the class and do the assigned work for the remainder of the semester. If the student has a failing grade in the course at the end of the semester, he will receive a grade of “F.” The student must repeat the class in order to gain credit. Neither credit recovery (Plato) nor summer school will be an option. If the student has a passing grade in the course at the end of the term, he will receive a grade of “No Credit.” The student must repeat the course or make up the credit in summer school. There will be no opportunity for credit recovery (Plato). SMART CORE AND CORE CURRICULUM CHOICES SMART CORE CURRICULUM (22 UNITS) English - 4 (years) English 9th English 10th grade English 11th grade English 12th Oral Communications – ½ unit (1 semester) Mathematics - 4 units (years) *One unit must be taken in the 11th or 12 grade Algebra I – 1 unit Geometry – 1 unit Algebra II – 1 unit Beyond Algebra II – 1 unit Natural Science - 3 units (years) Biology – 1 unit Two units from the following three (3) options: Physical Science Chemistry Physics or Physics in Context Social Studies - 3 units (years) Civics – ½ unit Economics – ½ unit History – 1 unit American History – 1 unit Physical Education – ½ unit (1 semester) Health and Safety – ½ unit (1 semester) Fine Arts – ½ unit (1 semester) Career Focus – Six (6) units CORE CURRICULUM (22 English - 4 units (years) English 9th grade English 10th English 11th grade English 12th grade Oral Communications – ½ unit (1 semester) Mathematics - 4 units (years) Algebra or its equivalent* 1 unit Geometry or its equivalent.* 1 unit
All math units must build on the base of algebra and geometry knowledge and skills. Comparable concurrent credit college courses may be substituted where applicable. *A two-year Algebra equivalent or a Geometry equivalent may each be counted as two units of the four (4) unit requirement. Science – 3 units (years) At least one (1) unit of Biology At one unit of a physical science Social Studies –3 units (years) Civics ½ unit Economics ½ unit World History 1 unit U.S. History 1 unit Physical Education – ½ unit (1 semester) Health and Safety – ½ unit (1 semester) Fine Arts – ½ unit (1 semester) Career – Six (6) units *CONWAY PUBLIC SCHOOLS REQUIRES 23 UNITS FOR GRADUATION. year