Transcript Titan Registration 2013 – 2014

Titan Registration
2015 – 2016
Rising 9th grade
A little about Hidden Valley High School
Approximately 1000 students
Three lunches (mixed grades)
Eight blocks, start at 8:20 – end at 3:25
8 A/B schedule
Principal: Rhonda Stegall
Assistant Principals:
Josh Whitlow
Tina Turner
Resources available at HVHS:
Counselors
Kelley McCall: A – G
Lindsey Milam: H – N
Margo Taylor: O – Z
Hidden Valley High School
You will soon be a Titan
And no longer an Eagle
GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
Rising 9th – Class of 2019
ADVANCED DIPLOMA
STANDARD DIPLOMA
Subject Area
Credits
Subject Area
Credits
English
4
English
4
Math
3
Math
4
Science
3
Science
4
Social Science
3
Social Science
4
Health/PE
2
Health/PE
2
Fine Art/Career & Tech Ed
2
Fine Art/Career & Tech Ed
1
Electives
4
Electives
2 or 3
1
World Language
3 of 1 language
2 of 2 languages
3 or 4
(NOTE: 2 must be sequential)
Economics & Personal Finance
TOTAL
22
Economics & Personal Finance
1
TOTAL
26
SOL Tests – Verified Credits
 What are Verified Credits?
 A verified credit is earned when the student successfully
passes the classroom portion of the course and earns a
passing score on the Virginia EOC (end of course) test for
that subject area.
 SOL Courses
English 10 – Writing & English 11 – RLR
Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II
World Geography, World History I, World History II, US/VA
History
Earth Science, Biology, Chemistry
Verified Credits/SOLs
STANDARD DIPLOMA
Subject Area
Verified
Credits
ADVANCED DIPLOMA
Subject Area
Verified
Credits
English
2
English
2
Math
1
Math
2
Science
1
Science
2
Social Science
1
Social Science
2
Student Choice
1
Student Choice
1
TOTAL
6
TOTAL
9
Remember: Every course does not have an SOL attached to it so be certain that
you are enrolled in classes which satisfy the verified credits you need.
Virginia Western Community College
Dual Enrollment
 Why would you want to take a dual enrollment course?
Opportunity to earn college credit
Extra weight towards your grade point average (GPA)
 Courses Available for 9th graders
Economics and Personal Finance
MS Office and Beyond
Geospatial Technology
Computer Aided Drafting and Technical Drawing
 Requirements – Must pass VPT – English and
Math
Requirements for the Class of 2019
Standard Diploma
Students must have an industry certification
Both diplomas
Students must complete one virtual course
RCPS Virtual High School
Can enroll in two online courses for free
but must have two study halls
Courses available for 9th graders
Earth Science, Pre-AP Earth Science
Algebra II
Economics and Personal Finance
Promotion/Retention Policy
pages 6 – 7
Must pass ALL 4 core subjects
English
Mathematics
Science
Social Studies
Removal of Credit-Bearing Course(s) from
the Scholastic Record
pages 5 – 6
Option only in 8th grade – Must be
removed prior to the beginning of the next
school year 2015 – 2016
Only for Algebra I, Geometry, World
Language, Keyboarding
Where to Find Your Registration Guide
Roanoke County Public School webpage
Hidden Valley High School webpage
On the back cover of your registration guide, write the following:
2015 – 2016 DREAM SCHEDULE
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6 BACK-UP ELECTIVES
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Let’s Make a Schedule: Core Courses
SUBJECT AREA
AVAILABLE COURSES
ENGLISH
General English 9
Pre-AP English 9
MATHEMATICS
Algebra I, Algebra I – Double Block,
Geometry, Geometry DB, Pre-AP Geometry,
AFDA, Pre-AP Algebra II
SCIENCE
Earth Science, Pre-AP Earth Science
SOCIAL
STUDIES
World Geography, Pre-AP World Geography,
Pre-AP World History I
HEALTH/PE
Health/PE 9
Art (page 18)
Art I
Computer Graphics I
Digital Photography/Art I
Business & Information Technology (page 34)
Principles of Business & Marketing
Information Technology Fundamentals
Microsoft Office and Beyond (Dual)
Economics & Personal Finance (Dual)
English
Photojournalism I (Yearbook)
Journalism I (Newspaper)
Theater Arts I
Family & Consumer Science
pages 35 - 36
Family & Consumer Science
Nutrition & Wellness
Intro to Culinary Arts
Child Development (2015-2016) *
Fashion & Interior Design (2016-2017)*
* = offered alternating years only
Marketing
page 37
Introduction to Marketing
Mathematics
page 24
Pre-AP Computer Programming
Music
pages 25 – 26
Concert or Symphonic
With/Without Marching
Stage Band
Mixed Chorus
Music Theory & Composition
Electives! Choices! Decisions!
Study Halls & Remediation Blocks
Full Year
Technology Education
page 38
Digital Photography
Geospatial Technology*
CAD & Technical Drawing*
* = Dual Enrollment optional
World Language
pages 31 – 33
French I – II
Latin I – II
Spanish I – II
Bonjour
¡Hola!
Guten Tag
Salve
1.)
English Choice
2.)
Math Choice
3.)
Science Choice
4.)
Social Studies Choice
5.)
Health/PE9
6.)
World Language (Advanced Diploma) or an
Elective
7.)
Elective or Study Hall
8.)
Elective or Study Hall
PLUS 6 Elective Back-up options!
Specialty Programs
pages 10 – 17
 Burton Center for Arts & Technology
Engineering, Mass Communications, Performing Arts,
Visual Arts
If you are interested in a BCAT program, be sure to tell
your counselor during your registration appointment.
Applications are available in the counseling office
Burton registration will take place later or already has
happened
 Governor’s School for Science & Technology (page 10)
Applications available at Gov School Informational
Meetings ONLY
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Burton Programs
page 39 – 41
 Auto Service Technology
 Building Trades
 Computer Information
Technology
 Cosmetology
 Criminal Justice
 Culinary Arts
 Digital & Web Design
 Early Childhood
Education
 Floral Design
 Game Design &
Programming
 Landscaping/ Turf
Management
 Masonry
 Mechatronics/Robotics
 Motorsports Technology
 Teaching Internship
 Welding
Air Force Junior ROTC
page 41 – 42
Located at William Byrd High School
Grades 9 through 12
Must provide your own transportation
Who might be interested?
College ROTC program
Military
Leadership, Citizenship, Character, and Fitness
An Important Message
from Administration about Electives
At any time, administration reserves the
right to drop an elective choice and add in
a mandatory remediation period if we
believe extra support will benefit your
academic support at Hidden Valley High
School.
Course Request Changes
If you would like to make changes to your
course request after your registration
appointment, you must complete the
COURSE REQUEST CHANGE FORM,
have it signed by your parent, & returned
to your MIDDLE SCHOOL COUNSELOR
by MARCH 2, 2015.
The form is in the counseling lobby as well
as on the counseling webpage.
2015 – 2016 Schedule Changes
Schedule changes for 2015 – 2016 school year
will be considered as follows:
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Failure of a course that is a prerequisite for a scheduled
course or a graduation requirement
Human or computer error
Grouping adjustments and/or balancing of class sizes
Recommendations of the child study committee or IEP
committee
PTSO Elective Fair
Tuesday, January 20, 2015
Hidden Valley High School
6:30 – 7:15 – Titan Registration Presentation –
Auditorium
7:15 – 8:00 – Curriculum Elective Fair –
Commons
Teacher Recommendation Day
Friday, January 23, 2015:
 Procedure
Receive registration sheet in AM homeroom
Take sheet to all teachers for signature
Take sheet home for parent signature and bring
completed form to your counselor – student
appointment.
Counselors support teacher recommendations
Registration Appointments with your high
school counselor
When: January 26 – 28, 2015
Schedule posted in English
How Long: 10 minutes
How to Prepare: View Registration Guide,
make 6 elective choices, make list of
questions
Why: Schedules changes will be limited
next year
School Starts Fall 2015
You will officially be a Hidden Valley
TITAN!!
Welcome!