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WCHS
Advising
Night
WOODFORD COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL
2015-2016 ADVISING MEETING
Welcome
Yellowjackets
Agenda
 Graduation
Requirements
 The Anatomy of a High School
Transcript
 AP and CTE courses @WCHS
 Core vs. Elective course information
 The Course Request Process
 The Course Description Guide
What are the High School
Graduation Requirements?
English
 Mathematics
 Science
 Social Studies
 Humanities
 Health/PE
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4 Credits
4 Credits
3 Credits
3 Credits**
1 Credit
1 Credit
Class of 2016
 Technology
.5 Credit
 Class of 2016 and 2017
Social Studies
3.5 Credits
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Graduation Credit
Requirements
Class of
2016
Class of
2017
Class of
2018 and
beyond
2 years of Semesters
3 years of Semesters
4 years of Semesters
Credits 9th
7.5
7.5
8
Credits 10th
7.5
8
8
Credits 11th
8
8
8
Credits 12th
8
8
8
Total Possible
31
31.5
32
Total Required
26
26
28
The High School Transcript
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In high school, students not only earn grades
when they complete a class, but they also
earn credits.
However, students must pass the class to earn
the credit.
Students must earn enough credits in order to
graduate from high school!
A transcript is like a report card, it shows the
letter grade, percentage, and credit that
students earn in each class.
The first time that grades and credits will
appear on the transcript will be in December.
Grade Point Averages
(aka GPA)
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At the end of each semester, the GPA will be
recorded on the report card and transcript.
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Un-weighted GPA is based on a 4.0 scale
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A=4.0, B=3.0, C=2.0, D=1.0, F=0
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Good grades = Higher GPA
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Colleges are looking for high school students with
high GPAs.
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In order to earn a high GPA, students must start off
with strong grades their Freshman year.
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Failing a class seriously affects the cumulative GPA.
Graduation HonorsClass of 2016 & beyond
Cumulative
GPA
4.0 or higher
3.75-3.999
3.50-3.749
Level of
Distinction
Summa Cum
Laude
Magna Cum
Laude
Cum Laude
Kentucky Educational
Excellence Scholarship
(KEES)
 Students
in Kentucky can actually
earn College Scholarship money by
making good grades while in high
school.
 Students who earn at least a 2.5 GPA
will qualify for KEES awards.
 Students can also earn bonus KEES
money based on a composite
ACT of at least 15.
Advanced
Placement and
Career & Techical
Course
INFORMATION
Advanced Placement (AP)
courses
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Advanced Placement classes offer college-level
course work.
Students must take a standardized test at the end of
the school year.
American colleges often grant placement and
course credit to students based on the results of the
test.
Because of the rigorous nature of the curriculum, AP
courses are designated as such on the transcript and
receive a “weighted grade.”
Students and Parents must sign an AP Commitment
Contract to enroll.
Advanced Placement
Expenses
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The 2015-2015 AP test fee is $96.00 per exam.
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Make payments at
https://use.totalregistraion.net/AP/182602
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This online service allows families to pay for each
exam at one time or to make payments.
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All AP exams must be paid by March 6, 2013.
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Historically, WCHS has received some additional
funding for financial assistance to AP examinees,
however the grant that afforded that assistance is
no longer available.
Advanced Placement (AP)
Courses
English Language
European History
English Literature
Psychology
Calculus AB
U.S. Government9th grade AP course
Calculus BC
U.S. History
Statistics
World History
Biology
Spanish
Chemistry
Studio Art
Physics
Studio Art 3D
Music Theory
Art History
College
Ready
Career
Ready
College
& Career
Ready
The Gold Standard
College and Career Ready students receive
honor cords to wear at graduation
Class of 2019 students must show
College OR Career Readiness to Graduate!!
Steps to becoming Career
Ready
 Step
1: Determine a career
major
 Step
2: Complete at least 3
credits in that career pathway
 Step
3: Meet benchmarks in
career academic and
technical assessments.
Advantages of
Career Majors (CTE)
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Hands-on experience in the classroom
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Real-World experience outside the
classroom
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KOSSA certificate (after earning 3 credits)
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Industry Certificate
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Articulation Agreements (College Credit
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Awards Night Recognition
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Strengthens job and college applications
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Elective Fair tonight at WCHS
CTE Career Majors
Animal Science Systems
Horticulture and Plant Science
Systems
Agriculture Power, Structural, &
Technical Systems
Agribusiness
Marketing/Sports Marketing
Business Management
Business Multimedia
Fundamentals of Education
Engineering
Manufacturing Engineering
Technology
Culinary & Food Service
Consumer & Family Management
Medicaid Nurse Aide (MNA)
Pharmacy Technician
EKG Technician
Phlebotomy Technician
Instrumental Music
Vocal Music
Theatre
Visual Arts
Fayette County Technical
School Programs
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Grades: 10, 11, 12
2 Credits/semester
Students can also take CTE courses at the Eastside
and Southside Centers for Applied Technology and
Locust Trace AgriScience Farm in Fayette County.
The purpose is to prepare students for entry jobs in
these fields.
They may be taken as part of the pre-college
curriculum during the junior and/or senior years.
Students will attend Tech School for 2 consecutive
periods.
Students must complete an application to attend.
What does College
Readiness Mean?
ACT Benchmarks
English = 18
Math = 19
Reading = 20
Steps to becoming
College Ready
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Step 1: Take the most rigorous course work that
you can manage.
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Step 2: Practice makes Progress when preparing
for the ACT. Use ACT test prep resources.
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Step 3: Consider taking the ACT multiple times if
you are not at benchmark in a particular area.
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Step 4: Take advantage of College Placement
testing during 12th grade if you are not at
benchmark.
ACT Test Prep Resources
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Method Test Prep (found on the ILP)
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ACTstudent.org
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Woodford County Library –Virtual Library
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Kaplan ACT Test Prep
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Free ACT practice test this Saturday at UK
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Register at 1-800-KAP-TEST
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kaplanatschool.com/woodfordcounty-links to a 6 week prep
course at WCHS that prepares students to take the June ACT
Doorway to College(ZAPS) ACT Test Prep
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February 23 & 24 from 3:30 -6:00 p.m.
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$79.00
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www.zaps.com
Additional
instructions for
requesting special
courses
GOVERNMENT, ARTS & HUMANITIES,
TECHNOLOGY, AND COURSES THAT
REQUIRE AN APPLICATION
Core vs. Elective
Courses
Core
courses are required for
graduation.
Elective
courses are classes that
a student chooses based on
their interests/abilities.
Completing the Government
requirement for the
Classes of 2016 and 2017
 (Adv)
Government & Economics
 AP Government (9, 10, 11, 12)
 Constitutional Law
 Mock Trial
 Political Science
Arts and Humanities
Requirement-1 Credit
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AP Art History
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AP European History
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AP Music Theory
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Art, Design and Voice
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Literature and Song (1/2 credit)
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AP European History
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Music Appreciation
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Band
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Choir
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Handbell Choir
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Jazz Band
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Piano Lab
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Orchestra
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Theatre
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Civilization and Culture of Latin America & Spain
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History vs. Hollywood and History Through Rock and Roll
Technology Requirement
½ Credit
Classes 2015/2016
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Art, Design, and Voice
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Yearbook
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Filmmaking
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Any Business Marketing or Business Management Course
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Any Engineering Course
Technology Requirement
for the Class of 2016
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Any business class
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Any engineering class
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Journalism
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Creative Writing
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Yearbook
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Filmmaking
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Art, Design, and Voice
Courses that require an
application to apply
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Yearbook-see Mr. Ruff
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Community Activism- see Mr. Fannin
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Peer Tutoring- see Ms. Hitch
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Any class at Eastside, Southside, or
Locust Trace – applications are
available in the guidance office.
What is Dual Credit?
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This is an opportunity in which high school
seniors may be enrolled in high school and at
a post-secondary institution concurrently, and
earn credit at both institutions.
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Different from Advanced Placement courses,
if the student passes the course, they earn
college credit.
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Student are responsible for all costs related to
tuition, books, and fees.
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Students are responsible for their own
transportation.
Dual Credit
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Students must meet required ACT and/or COMPASS
scores, as well as prerequisites, in order to enroll in these
courses.
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The course schedules follow the college’s academic
calendar and may require students to attend class on
days when their high school is not in session.
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Dual credit students will be released from school for 2
consecutive blocks per day to attend class.
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Days when the student does not have class can be used
as prep time. Students checks out each day of the
week, whether the student has class or not.
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It is generally suggested that a student study 3 hours for
every hour of class.
Where can a student earn
dual credit?
Interested?
Want to learn more?
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Dual Credit is a wonderful opportunity for students who
want to take their first college class on a college campus
while having the support from home.
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Students who are planning on taking advantage of dual
enrollment should still mark 8 classes on the course
request card.
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Once the student is officially enrolled in a college class, a
counselor will work with the student to select the 4 classes
that they will complete at WCHS.
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Dual Credit Night is scheduled for April 14th at 6:30 p.m. in
the high school library if you would like to learn more abou
this opportunity.
Foundational Academy
Courses for 9th & 10th Graders
9th Grade
Foundational
Courses
P.A.S.T.- Piecing a
Story Together
Bluegrass Land
and Life
Communication
Collaboration
10th Grade
Foundational
Courses
Digital Discourse
and Design
Mission Possible
Creativity
Critical
thinking
Academy
Advanced Placement
Expectations
 Beginning
with the Class of 2017, all
Academy students are expected to
complete 5 Advanced Placement
courses by the end of the junior year.
 AP
coursework will be determined by
pathway.
The Junior Year
@Georgetown College
 Students can earn up to 6 hours of higher level college credit.
 Tuition: $320
 Students will complete the majority of classes at WCHS but still
have the opportunity to take 2 classes at Georgetown College
as well.
 The Georgetown College class is scheduled during the 3rd
block and transportation is provided.
 A meeting will be scheduled in March for students who would
like to participate in this opportunity.
Senior Capstone Experience
Students studying
at Georgetown
College will
complete up to 20
hours or college
courses.
Students studying
at WCHS will
complete 4
Capstone courses
on campus
The Senior Year @ GC
Block
1st
2nd
“A” Day Schedule
“B”Day Schedule
Classes at Georgetown College
Classes at Georgetown College
3rd
4th
Class at WCHSClass at WCHSStudents can select from any
Students can select from any
course offered during this block: course offered during this block:
core classes(Eng, math, sci,
core classes(Eng, math, sci, social
social studies), performance
studies), performance
classes(band, art),
classes(band, art),
career&tech classes(foods, ag,
career&tech classes(foods, ag,
eng, business), AP courses,
eng, business), AP courses, media,
media, or school service
or school service
M,W,F: 2 classes at Georgetown College + 1 class at WCHS
T,R: 1 class at Georgetown College + 1 class at WCHS
Capstone Courses
at WCHS
AP English Literature
AP Physics
Art, Design, and Voice
AP Government
AP Music Theory
AP Psychology
AP Calculus AB
Community Activism
AP Calculus BC/Calculus II
AP European History
AP Statistics
AP Spanish
Advanced Mathematical Reasoning
AP Chinese
AP Biology
AP Studio Art
AP Environmental Science
AP Studio Art 3-D
Anatomy & Physiology
Medical Microbiology
AP Art History
AP Chemistry
Theatre Touring Company
Engineering Design & Development
Course Request Card
 Students
must write their
name and circle their
Academy Pathway and/or
CTE Career Major, if
applicable.
 Don’t forget the PARENT
SIGNATURE
The Pathway Framework
Liberal Arts
STEM
Fine Arts
International
Studies
Bio-Medical
Instrumental
Music
Social Sciences
Engineering
Vocal Music
Communications
and
Media Arts
Visual Arts
Theater Arts
CTE Career Majors
Animal Science Systems
Horticulture and Plant Science
Systems
Agriculture Power, Structural, &
Technical Systems
Agribusiness
Marketing/Sports Marketing
Business Management
Business Multimedia
Fundamentals of Education
Engineering
Manufacturing Engineering
Technology
Culinary & Food Service
Consumer & Family Management
Medicaid Nurse Aide (MNA)
Pharmacy Technician
EKG Technician
Phlebotomy Technician
Instrumental Music
Vocal Music
Theatre
Visual Arts
Course Request Card
Instructions
1.
To select a course on the Course
Request Card, put an “X” by the
name of the course. Choose 8.
2.
To indicate alternate choices,
place an “A1” by the 1st alternate,
“A2” by the second alternate, etc.
Choose 5 alternate courses.
Course Request Card
Instructions
1.
Teacher signature is REQUIRED for any
English, Math, Science, AP Courses, or
any course NOT grayed out.
2.
CAPSTONE courses are in bold and
italicized print.
3.
Course names followed by ** have
pre-requisites. They are written in
parentheses.
Course Request Card
Instructions
1.
All rising seniors will mark 8 courses
with an “X” and identify 5
alternates, even if the intention is
to go to Georgetown College or
complete dual credit at another
college campus.
Course Request Card
Instructions
1.
2.
3.
4.
9th Grade Academy students MUST select the
course titled “P.A.S.T/Bluegrass Land & Life.”
10th Grade Academy students MUST select the
course titled “Mission Possible/Digital Discourse &
Design.”
11th Grade Academy students MUST complete a
total 5 AP courses by the end of the Junior year.
12th Grade Academy students MUST complete a
Capstone Experience at Georgetown College or
choose 4 AP Capstone courses at WCHS. These
courses are in bold font on the Course Request
Card.
If you request an (AP)
Advanced Placement Course,
complete an
AP Commitment Contract
English Language
European History
English Literature
Psychology
Calculus AB
U.S. Government
Calculus BC
U.S. History
Statistics
World History
Biology
Spanish
Chemistry
Studio Art
Physics
Studio Art 3D
Music Theory
Art History
Four Year High School Plan
WCHS Course Description
Guide
 The
WCHS Course Description Guide
offers a complete listing of the courses
that are offered at Woodford County
High School and graduation
requirements.
 It
is available online, please visit the
WCHS Guidance News page at
www.woodford.kyschools.us
Guidance
News
Course Description Guide
February 9:
Course Request Cards and
AP Commitment Contract
deadline.
Hail Woodford
The Gold Standard
Questions??
How AB scheduling will benefit
WCHS students?
 Approximately the same amount of
instruction time as a 2 trimester course,
but the instruction would be spread out
over 3 additional months.
 Benefits dual credit and early college
students by aligning with a semester
system.
 Make-up work is more manageable
because students miss fewer classes per
day.
How AB scheduling will
benefit WCHS students?
Allows more opportunities for electives so that
students can select a career major or arts
program
 Students will have 2 nights to complete
homework
 Testing will be more efficient and streamlined.
EOCs will all take place at the end of the
year. All MAP testing will be through English
and Math classes.
 Technical School students will have more time
at Fayette County Tech Centers.
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Grading Periods
 On
an AB block schedule, there
are two 18 week grading
periods.
 Progress reports are distributed
at the 6 weeks and 12 weeks in
to the semester.
 The report cards are sent home
at the end of the 18 week
semester.
The High School Transcript
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A transcript is like a report card, it shows the
letter grade, percentage, and credit that
students earn in each class.
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Grades and credits will be posted to the
high school transcript twice, following each
semester, in January and June.
Promotion is based on
total credits
 Students
must earn 7 credits by the
end of the Freshman year to be
promoted to the 10th grade
(Sophomore year)
 Students
will earn ½ credit for each
class passed in December and
another ½ credit for each class
passed in May.
Promotion Requirements
Class of 2018 Student Classification
GRADE LEVEL
Minimum number of
Credits Required
10
11
12
Graduate
7
14
21
28
Woodford County High School
Graduation RequirementsClass of 2017
English
Math
4 credits
4 credits
Science
3 credits
English I, II, III, IV
Algebra I, Geometry,
Algebra II, math elective
Integrated Science I, II, and
Biology
Social
3.5 credits Govt/Econ or AP Government,
Studies
World Civ, U.S. History
Health/PE
1 credit
Arts &
1 credit
Humanities
Total Credits 26 credits *English & Math required each year
** 2 years of Foreign Language
required for pre-college curriculum
Grade Point Averages
(aka GPA)

At the end of each semester, the GPA will be
recorded on report card and transcript.

Un-weighted GPA is based on a 4.0 scale
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A=4.0, B=3.0, C=2.0, D=1.0, F=0

Good grades = Higher GPA

Colleges are looking for high school students with
high GPAs.
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In order to earn a high GPA, students must start off
with strong grades their Freshman year.
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Failing a class seriously affects the cumulative GPA.
The AB Block
Schedule
NEW FOR 2014-2015
What is a Block Schedule?
An
academic schedule in
which the school year is divided
into two 18 week semesters,
students attend fewer classes
per day for longer periods of
time, all year long.
AB or Alternating Block
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A Day “Gold Day”:
Students will
attend 4 classes for approximately 90
minutes.
B Day “Black Day”:
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Students will
attend 4 different classes for approximately
90 minutes.
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Classes meet all year long, every other day.
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Students will select 8 courses to complete.
Sample Weekly Schedule
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
English II
Geometry
English II
Geometry
English II
Integrated
Science I
Economics/
Government
Integrated
Science I
Economics/
Government
Integrated
Science I
Health/PE
Spanish I
Health/PE
Spanish I
Health/PE
Band
Principles of
Health
Science
Band
Principles of
Health
Science
Band
Sample Schedule10th grade
A Day “Black Day”
B Day “Gold Day”
1st block
Advanced English II
Advanced Geometry
2nd block
Integrated Science II
3rd block
11:25-1:25pm
Elective:
Military History/
Contemporary Issues
4th block
Elective: Spanish II
8:10-9:45am
9:50-11:20am
1:30-3:10pm
World Civilization
Elective:
Introduction to Engineering
Elective: Band
AB Grading Information
1st Semester
2nd Semester
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Progress Reports
at 6 and 12 weeks
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Report Cards at
18 weeks
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Cumulative
Grading
(Final Exam counts 20%)

90 minute classes
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½ credit
Progress Reports at
6 and 12 weeks
Report Cards at 18
weeks
 Cumulative
Grading(Final Exam counts 20%)

90 minute classes
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½ credit
The AB Advantages
Students
receive instruction
throughout the entire school
year.
Students can participate in
an arts program, CTE major,
or elective for the entire year.
The AB Advantages
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Students will have 2 nights to complete
homework

Testing will be more efficient and streamlined.
EOCs and AP testing will all take place at the
end of the year. All MAP testing will be through
English and Math classes.

Make-up work is more manageable because
students miss fewer classes per day.
The AB Advantages
 Benefits
dual credit and early college
students by aligning with a semester
system.
 Make-up
work is more manageable
because students miss fewer classes
per day.
What the research says about block scheduling
 Equal
or better mastery and retention
of material
 Reduction in suspensions and
dropout rates
 More time to give students individual
assistance and more time for
meaningful and creative student
work.
What the research says about
block scheduling
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Teachers instruct fewer students per day and
instruct the same students all year; therefore,
there is an opportunity to get to know students
personally
Students have more time for more problembased and inquiry-based activities such as
science labs, engineering or technology
projects, fine arts rehearsals or lengthy
assignments.
Fewer class changes result in fewer discipline
problems.
Woodford County High School
Graduation RequirementsClass of 2018
English
4 credits
English I, II, III, IV
Math
4 credits
Science
3 credits
Algebra I, Geometry,
Algebra II, math elective
Integrated Science I, II, and
Biology
Social
Studies
Health/PE
Arts &
Humanities
Total Credits
3 credits
Govt/Econ or AP Government,
World Civ, U.S. History
1 credit
1 credit
28 credits *English & Math required each year
** 2 years of Foreign Language
required for pre-college curriculum
New Additions
 Advanced
English III
(Course Number 12131/12132)
 Advanced
English IV
(Course Number 12141/12142)
The Academy Application
Process

Students applying to The Academy for the 2015-2016 school
year must submit the following by February 9, 2015 to their Social
Studies teacher.
Academy Application
Current 8th grade School Schedule-provided by Guidance Office
8th Grade 1st semester report card-provided by Guidance Office
Additional pieces to be submitted
2 teacher recommendations(Submitted to WCHS or WCMS
guidance offices by February 27th)
Additional audition/portfolios are required for fine arts students.
Fine Arts students will be contacted in April for audition/portfolio
submissions.
The Pathway Framework
Liberal Arts
STEM
Fine Arts
International
Studies
Bio-Medical
Instrumental
Music
Social Sciences
Engineering
Vocal Music
Communications
and
Media Arts
Visual Arts
Theater Arts
Course Selection Guidelines
English
Math
Science
Social
Studies
If your Current 9th Grade Class is …
Request this class for 9th Grade
English
Advanced English I
English II or Advanced English II
English II, Advanced English II, AP
English Lang
Geometry
Advanced Geometry
Pre-AP Algebra II
Algebra I
Advanced Algebra I
Advanced Geometry
Advanced Algebra II
Alg III, Pre-Calc, Adv Pre-Calc or AP Stats
Integrated Science I
Integrated Science II or Adv Int Science II
Advanced Integrated Science I
Adv Int Science I/II or Adv Int Science II
Integrated Science II or Adv Int
Science II
AP Chemistry
Social Studies I & Economics
World Civ or AP World Civilization
Advanced Social Studies & Economics
World Civ or AP World Civilization
Advanced Placement Government
World Civ or AP World Civilization
Course Request Card
Instructions
1.
10th grade Academy students
MUST select the course titled
Digital Discourse&
Design/Mission Possible.
Capstone Courses
at WCHS
AP English Literature
AP Physics
Art, Design, and Voice
AP Government
AP Music Theory
AP Psychology
AP Calculus AB
Community Activism
AP Calculus BC/Calculus II
AP European History
AP Statistics
AP Spanish
Advanced Mathematical Reasoning
AP Chinese
AP Biology
AP Studio Art
AP Environmental Science
AP Studio Art 3-D
Anatomy & Physiology
Medical Microbiology
AP Art History
AP Chemistry
Theatre Touring Company
Engineering Design & Development
Course Request Card
Instructions
1.
2.
3.
4.
9th Grade Academy students MUST select the
course titled “P.A.S.T/Bluegrass Land & Life.”
10th Grade Academy students MUST select the
course titled “Mission Possible/Digital Discourse &
Design.”
11th Grade Academy students MUST complete a
total 5 AP courses by the end of the Junior year.
12th Grade Academy students MUST complete a
Capstone Experience at Georgetown College or
choose 4 AP Capstone courses at WCHS. These
courses are in bold font on the Course Request
Card.
Course Request Card
Instructions
1.
Teacher signature is REQUIRED for any
English, Math, Science, AP Courses, or
any course NOT grayed out.
2.
CAPSTONE courses are in bold and
italicized print.
3.
Course names followed by ** have
pre-requisites. They are written in
parentheses.
Course Request Card
 Students
must write their
name and circle their
Academy Pathway and/or
CTE Career Major, if
applicable.
 Don’t forget the PARENT
SIGNATURE
Course Request Card
Instructions
1.
To select a course on the Course
Request Card, put an “X” by the
name of the course. Choose 8.
2.
To indicate alternate choices,
place an “A1” by the 1st alternate,
“A2” by the second alternate, etc.
Choose 5 alternate course.
Course Request Card
Instructions
1.
2.
3.
4.
9th Grade Academy students MUST select the
course titled “P.A.S.T/Bluegrass Land & Life.”
10th Grade Academy students MUST select the
course titled “Mission Possible/Digital Discourse &
Design.”
11th Grade Academy students MUST complete a
total 4 AP courses by the end of the Junior year.
12th Grade Academy students MUST complete a
Capstone Experience at Georgetown College or
choose 4 AP Capstone courses at WCHS. These
courses are in bold font on the Course Request
Card.
Course Request Card
Instructions
Teacher signature is REQUIRED for
any English, Math, Science, AP
Courses, or any course NOT
grayed out.
2. CAPSTONE courses are in bold and
italicized print.
3. Course names followed by ** have
pre-requisites.
1.