Transcript rigor - Arlington Public Schools

RIGOR
RESPONSIBILITY
RELATIONSHIPS
RESILIENCY
RESULTS
RIGOR
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Challenging Courses
Taking Risks
High Expectations for self and friends
RELATIONSHIPS
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Support for self and your community
Help each other
Teachers and Counselors are your partners
Be an UPSTANDER
RESPONSIBILITY
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Take charge of your path, your education, your destiny
Contribute positively to your community
Be a leader and lead the way
RESILIENCY
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Everyone will succeed
Help and support are here
RESULTS
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Achievement, accomplishments
Possibilities are endless
RESPECT (the 6th R)
Every Wakefield student is valued and a part of our thriving
learning community. We expect every member of Wakefield
community to exhibit respectful behavior towards each other
at all times, no exceptions!
Advanced Studies Diploma
4 English credits
4 Math credits
4 History credits
4 Science credits
3 years of 1 World Language or 2/2
1 Fine/Practical Art
1 Economics and Personal Finance
2 PE credits
1 On-Line Course (Econ)
2 elective credits (Senior Project Required)
=26 credits
(9 verified SOL credits needed)
STANDARD DIPLOMA
4 English credits
3 Math credits
3 History credits
3 Science credits
2 PE credits
2 Foreign Language, Career/Technical, or Fine Art credits
1 Personal Finance and Economics
1 On-Line Course (Econ)
CTE Industry Certification (Econ)
3 electives (SENIOR PROJECT REQUIRED)
= 22 credits
(6 verified SOL credits needed)
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HOUSES 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
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Three period blocks
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Each House has a team of four teachers
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2 Counselors and 1 Administrator assigned to each
House
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Counselor and Administrator stays with students until
graduation in June 2020
REQUIRED COURSES
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English 9/ English 9 Intensified
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World History/ World History Intensified/ AP World History
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Biology/ Intensified Biology/ Immersion Biology, Intensified
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Mathematics
MATH OPTIONS
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Algebra I
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Algebra I with Strategies (2 period Block)
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Geometry
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Intensified Geometry
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Algebra II
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Intensified Algebra II
CHOOSE TWO DEFINITES
CHOOSE THREE
ALTERNATES
Art I, II
- Photo I
- Ceramics
- Crafts
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 Theatre
Arts I
 Technical
Theatre
Spanish I
Spanish II
Spanish III
Spanish Fluent Speakers I
Spanish Fluent Speakers II
Spanish Fluent Speakers III
9th Grade Spanish Immersion Language/Literature
French I
 French II
 French III
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Latin I
 Latin II
 Latin III
 German I
 German II
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American Sign Language
Japanese I
ARABIC
CHINESE
ARABIC 1
ARABIC 2
ARABIC 3
CHINESE 1
CHINESE 2
CHINESE 3
HEALTH AND PE I
Beg. Instrumental Music (Piano only)
Concert Choir: Chorus
Men’s Choir
Advanced Choir (teacher recommendation)
Chamber Choir (Madrigals) (teacher recommendation)
Intermediate Band (Concert Band)
Advanced Band ( Symphonic Band, teacher recommendation)
Guitar
String Orchestra
Chamber Orchestra (teacher recommendation)
March/Drill (8th pd.) - Band must sign up!
Ensembles (8th pd.) - Orchestra must sign up!
Learn the importance of:
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Preparing good food for
you and your family.
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Practicing a healthy life
style.
Learn about:
 Elements and
principles of design
to make your
house into a home.
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Fashion design is the art of the application
of design and aesthetics or natural beauty
to clothing and accessories.
Technology
Outstanding academic
computer users
Innovators
not just consumers
of technology
JOURNALISM: Newspaper
JOURNALISM: Broadcast
Chieftain
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LEADERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
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Student Government
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Student Advisory to School Board
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Student Advisory to Principal
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Delegate Assembly
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Honor Societies
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Conflict Resolution
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Arlington Teen Network
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UPSTANDERS
CLUBS AND ACTIVITIES
Equal Club
Red Cross Club
Hispanic Students (HSA)
Theatre
Latinas Leading Tomorrow (LLT)
It’s Academic
Political Clubs
And Many More…
Club Africa
Yearbook
Interact Club
Model United Nations
Asian Club
Best Buddies
Young Life
Sports
Football
Cross Country
Baseball
Wrestling
Lacrosse
Track (indoor and outdoor)
Crew
Hockey
Volleyball
Golf
Softball
Basketball
Field Hockey
Swimming/Diving
Gymnastics
Soccer
Any
questions?