9th Grade
Graduation Requirements
High School Life
Miscellaneous
Post High School
100

True or False: Freshman are allowed in the fish bowl 

False


100

How many credits do you need to graduate?

25
100

True or False: 

You are automatically assigned a locker

False!


100

True or False: 

A freshman needs a parking pass to come to school?

False

100

True or False:

I have to go to college in order to be successful.

False! Let's talk about what other options are possible...

200

True or False: 

Freshman can go off campus for lunch?

True! However, you only have thirty minutes so basically you can go to happy burrito. :)

200

What happens if I fail a class?

You will need to make up that credit. For required classes you will retake that class. For example if you fail 1st semester of Algebra 1 you will have to retake 1st semester of Algebra 1.

200

What happens if your more than five minutes late to class?

It's counted as an absence. 
200

Why are we wearing lanyards this year?

It is for our safety. Last year we had kids in the building who did not belong. 

200

True or False: 


I need to know exactly what I want to do after graduation (i.e college, trade school, military, work force, cc, etc.)

False! This is the time to begin exploring different options and finding out what you like and don't like. 

300

Who is your counselor?

You should all get this correct :)

300

How many hours of community service are required for graduation? 

50! What are some ideas for community service?

300

How often do we run eligibility? 

Every two weeks. Let's talk about what eligibility means!

300

What career pathways do we currently have at Bennett High School? 

Agriculture

Welding/Construction

Health

Fire Science

College


300

What college does Bennett High School partner with where you can earn college credit while still in high school?

UNC

400

True or False: 

Freshman year doesn't really count. Classes aren't important and no one cares about my grades anyway.

False! Discussion

400

How many credits of English are required?

4

400

True or False: 

Your teachers will keep you updated on what work you are missing.

False.

400

True or False: 

Every year your schedule is made for you and you have no choices?

False

Discussion.

400

What is the trade school Bennett HS partners with? Do you know what programs are offered?

Pickens Techincal College

500

What courses are freshman required to take?

1. English 9 or English 9 honors

2. Biology or Biology Honors

3. World History

4. Algebra 1 or Geometry 

5. Tiger Academy

500
What are the three different diploma paths we offer?

1. General Diploma

2. Vocational Tech Diploma

3. College Bound Diploma

500

True or False: 

It is important to get involved at Bennett High School

True!

500

What do you think Doesn't Matter Get Better means?

Discussion

500

What is an apprenticeship?

An apprenticeship allows you to become certified in a trade/career while being paid to do so! Some examples include but are not limited too; carpenters, business, etc.