Transcript First Colonial High School
Counseling Department
2013-2014 Assignments
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Beanie Schleicher, Counselor, A- Co Talesha Wagner, Director, Cr - Ha Judy Mayes, Counselor, He - Mc Katherine Metzgar, Counselor, Me - Sa Andy Miller, Counselor, Sc - Z Tamara Schubart, LSA Counselor Eric James, Student Support Specialist Stormy Holt, ACCESS Advisor
High School Day
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School Hours 7:20 a.m. – 2:10 p.m.
Block Scheduling
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“A”, “B” day (4 blocks per day)
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First Block- 90 minutes Second Block - 90 minutes Third Block- 125 minutes students to provide lunch for all
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Fourth Block- 90 minutes All students will have a 30 minute lunch built into their schedule
SOL and CREDIT requirements for graduation
Units of credit 22 26 SOL verified units of credit 2 ENGLISH, 1 MATH, 1 SCIENCE, 1 SOCIAL STUDIES, 1 STUDENT SELECTED 2 ENGLISH, 2 MATH, 2 SCIENCE, 2 SOCIAL STUDIES, 1 STUDENT SELECTED TEST
What are credits?
• Credits are “ “verified”
standard”
or • “Standard” credits are earned by passing the course.
• “Verified” credits are earned by passing the course and a related SOL test.
ADVANCED STUDIES DIPLOMA ENGLISH SOCIAL STUDIES
( History and Government required)
MATHEMATICS
Algebra 2 required
SCIENCE
(from 3 disciplines Earth Science, Biology, Chemistry or Physics)
WORLD LANGUAGE
(3 years of one language or 2 years of 2 different languages )
HEALTH and P.E.
FINE ART or CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION (CTE)
Fine Arts: music, theatre, or art courses CTE: business, technology, consumer science, marketing 4 4 4 4 3 2 1
Economics and Financial Management Electives
1 3
Virtual Course
TOTAL CREDITS 26
STANDARD DIPLOMA ENGLISH
4
SOCIAL STUDIES
( History and Government required)
MATHEMATICS
3 3
SCIENCE HEALTH and P.E.
3 (from 2 disciplines Earth Science, Biology, Chemistry or Physics) 2
WORLD LANGUAGE, FINE ARTS or CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION (CTE)
Fine Arts: music, theatre, or art courses CTE: business, technology, marketing, family and consumer science
Economics and Financial Management Electives
2 1 4 (courses should include at least two sequential electives)
Virtual Course CTE Industry Certification TOTAL CREDITS 22
Mandatory Graduation Requirement for the entering class of 2014-2015 •
All students for the Advanced and Standard Diploma must take a virtual course before graduation
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Students that are seeking the Standard Diploma must earn a CTE Industry certification before graduation
End-of-Course Tests Available for Verified Credit
• English – English 11: Reading – English 11: Writing • Math – Algebra 1 – Geometry – Algebra II » Continued…..
End-of-Course tests
• Science – Earth Science – Biology – Chemistry • Social Studies – World History to 1500 A.D.
– World History since 1500 A.D.
– World Geography – VA and US History
Freshman Schedule
Six classes with two It’s Academic blocks, seven classes with one It’s Academic block or Eight classes without an It’s Academic block (eight classes is not recommended for most ninth graders) English 9 or Honors English 9 Algebra I Pt. 1&2 with Algebra lab or Geometry Pt.1&2, Geometry Honors, or Alg. II, Algebra II/Trig Earth Science or Biology World History I, World History II or AP Human Geography (counselor recommendation required) Health and PE I Elective and /or World Language
Recommended Freshman Electives • • • • • • • • • • • • Intro to Theatre Arts Art Foundations Mixed Chorus Band (placement by director) Orchestra (placement by director) Music Theory I, II Guitar I Keyboarding/Design, Multimedia & Web Tech IT Fundamentals Computer Information System (keyboarding pre-requisite) Construction Technology Small Engines/Power & Transportation • • • • • • • • • Electricity/Electronics Photography/Computer Communication Technology Intro to Foods I/II Naval Science (ROTC) Parenting/Intro to Child Care Resource Management/Independent Living Basic Technical Drawing Public Speaking Think Tank (identified gifted)
How Students Get The Most Out Of High School During Their Freshmen Year
• Keep Grades Up !
• Choose A Good Selection of Courses and Electives • Get Involved In Extracurricular Activities • Community Service Activities • Involvement In Leadership Activities • Explore Career Interests (e.g. job shadowing and career interest inventories)
• Website
http://www.firstcolonialhs.vbschools.com
– subscribe to My School Mail for updates and First Colonial PTSA Newsletter
• Informational Evening Programs • SOL Tutoring • Planner (includes school rules and a list of clubs and activities) • ACCESS Foundation ) Click on “Staff” to access all teacher e-mail accounts
For more information
See the Secondary School Curriculum/ Student Guide
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Available on the Web www.vbschools.com