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
• School Hours 7:20 a.m. – 2:10 p.m.
• Block Scheduling
– “A”, “B” day (4 blocks per day)
– First Block- 90 minutes
– Second Block - 90 minutes
– Third Block- 125 minutes to provide lunch for all
students
– 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
SOL verified units of credit
22
2 ENGLISH, 1 MATH,
1 SCIENCE, 1 SOCIAL
STUDIES, 1 STUDENTSELECTED
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2 ENGLISH, 2 MATH,
2 SCIENCE, 2 SOCIAL
STUDIES, 1 STUDENTSELECTED TEST
What are credits?
• Credits are “standard” or
“verified”
• “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
4
SOCIAL STUDIES
4
( History and Government required)
MATHEMATICS
4
Algebra 2
required
SCIENCE
4
(from 3 disciplines Earth Science, Biology,
Chemistry or Physics)
WORLD LANGUAGE
3
(3 years of one language or 2 years of 2
different languages)
HEALTH and P.E.
2
FINE ART or CAREER AND
TECHNICAL EDUCATION (CTE)
Fine Arts: music, theatre, or art courses
1
CTE: business, technology, consumer
science, marketing
Economics and Financial
Management
1
Electives
3
Virtual Course
TOTAL CREDITS
26
STANDARD DIPLOMA
ENGLISH
4
SOCIAL STUDIES
3
( History and Government required)
MATHEMATICS
SCIENCE
3
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(from 2 disciplines Earth Science, Biology, Chemistry
or Physics)
HEALTH and P.E.
2
WORLD LANGUAGE,
FINE ARTS or CAREER AND
TECHNICAL EDUCATION (CTE)
Fine Arts: music, theatre, or
art courses
2
CTE: business, technology, marketing,
family and consumer science
Economics and Financial
Management
1
Electives
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
• 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
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End-of-Course tests
• Science
– Earth Science
– Biology
– Chemistry
• Social Studies
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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
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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)
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Construction Technology
Small Engines/Power & Transportation
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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)
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Click on “Staff” to access all teacher e-mail accounts
Informational Evening Programs
SOL Tutoring
Planner (includes school rules and a list of clubs and activities)
ACCESS Foundation
For more information
See the
Secondary School Curriculum/
Student Guide
•Available on the Web
www.vbschools.com
Questions?