9th Grade
True or False: Freshman are allowed in the fish bowl
False
How many credits do you need to graduate?
True or False:
You are automatically assigned a locker
False!
True or False:
A freshman needs a parking pass to come to school?
False
True or False:
I have to go to college in order to be successful.
False! Let's talk about what other options are possible...
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. :)
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.
What happens if your more than five minutes late to class?
Why are we wearing lanyards this year?
It is for our safety. Last year we had kids in the building who did not belong.
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.
Who is your counselor?
You should all get this correct :)
How many hours of community service are required for graduation?
50! What are some ideas for community service?
How often do we run eligibility?
Every two weeks. Let's talk about what eligibility means!
What career pathways do we currently have at Bennett High School?
Agriculture
Welding/Construction
Health
Fire Science
College
What college does Bennett High School partner with where you can earn college credit while still in high school?
UNC
True or False:
Freshman year doesn't really count. Classes aren't important and no one cares about my grades anyway.
False! Discussion
How many credits of English are required?
4
True or False:
Your teachers will keep you updated on what work you are missing.
False.
True or False:
Every year your schedule is made for you and you have no choices?
False
Discussion.
What is the trade school Bennett HS partners with? Do you know what programs are offered?
Pickens Techincal College
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
1. General Diploma
2. Vocational Tech Diploma
3. College Bound Diploma
True or False:
It is important to get involved at Bennett High School
True!
What do you think Doesn't Matter Get Better means?
Discussion
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.