2006-2007 Corbin High School Profile
Grade Levels: 9-12
Student Enrollment: 707
School Hours:
School year: 175 days
Schedule for classes: Block
Four 90 minutes blocks per day;
Two terms (18 weeks) with two semesters;
Four credits per term
Algebra I and most AP classes -- Full year
Several nine-weeks classes
Seniors Attending Post Secondary Schools: 84%
Number of Honors
Classes Offered: 17
English I-IV, Introduction to Chemistry and Physics, Biology, Chemistry, Anatomy,
World Civilization,
Number of AP Classes
Offered: 13
Chemistry, Biology, Physics, Calculus AB, Calculus BC, U.S. History, English
III, English IV, Spanish, French, Art History, Psychology, U.S. Government
& Politics (Some AP Classes have a companion honor class.)
College classes and
Credits needed for graduation:
Standard Diploma – 26
Comprehensive Diploma – 27
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State Requirements |
CHS Standard Diploma |
CHS Comprehensive Diploma |
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English |
4 |
4 |
4 |
|
Social Studies |
3 |
3.5 |
3.5 |
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Mathematics |
3 |
5 |
5 |
|
Science |
3 |
3 |
4 |
|
Health and P.E. |
1 |
1 |
1 |
|
Arts Appreciation |
1 |
1 |
1 |
|
Total |
22 |
26 |
27 |
Commonwealth
Diploma Available
Bestowed by the governor of the
state of Kentucky, requires several AP Courses
Special Programs
School-based Bank, Co-Operative Work Experience, Job Shadowing, Peer Tutoring, JROTC, Outdoor Classroom, Communication Academy with four components (TV Station, radio station, journalism, and theater), Video Production, Student Technology Aides, Youth Service Center
Technical/Career
Offerings
Business, Consumer Science, Administrative Support Services, Manufacturing, Child Care, Financial Services, Corbin Technical Center Offerings-Drafting, Electrical, Automotive, Information Technology (CISCO Networking and Computer Repair), Welding, Health Sciences, Communication Academy
Technology
Available
Three Computer Labs with 100 Computers, Three-30 computer laptop carts, Graphing Calculators, CBL's (Calculator-Based Laboratory), CAD (Computer Assistive Drafting), Adobe Photoshop, Accelerated Reader, Larson’s Math, Film/Film Editing Equipment, Digital Cameras and Scanners, Radio Station, Website: www.corbinhighschool.org
School Clubs
and Organizations
Academic Team, Band, Beta Club, 21st Century Chess Team, Choir, Drama Club, Earth Crew, Family, Career, and Community Leaders of America, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, First Priority, Future Business Leaders of America, Future Teachers of America, 21st Century Foreign Language Club, Forensics/Speech Club, Forensics/CSI Club, Health Occupations of America, Junior Historical Society, Newspaper, Pep Club, Science Olympiad, 21st Century Scrapbooking Club, Senior Science Club, Skills USA, Student Advisory, Student Council, STLP ( Student Technology Leadership Program), Technology Students of America, YMCA Club, Yearbook.
Extra Help
ESS (Extended
School Services) are offered in Core Classes Monday-Friday from
Sports
Baseball, Basketball, Cheerleading, Cross Country, Dance Team, Football, Golf, Soccer, Softball, Tennis, Track and Field, Volleyball
College
Credit Available
AP Exams (Student must score a 3 out of a possible 5) and through dual credit with Eastern Kentucky University, Laurel Technical College, Spencerian College, and Sullivan College
Grading Scale
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Standard |
Weighted |
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Grade |
Quality Pts. |
Grade |
Quality Pts. |
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A=90-100 |
A |
4.0 |
A |
5.0 |
|
B=80-89 |
B |
3.0 |
B |
4.0 |
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C=70-79 |
C |
2.0 |
C |
2.5 |
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D=60-69 |
D |
1.0 |
D |
1.0 |
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F=Below 60 |
F |
0.0 |
F |
0.0 |