Transcript Rising Freshman Registration PowerPoint

Your High School Journey
A Step for Success
The World of High School
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High School is a time of change and growth;
Physical, Mental, Emotional, Social, and More
choices, responsibilities, and independence
Tons of options
• Class choices, clubs, sports and more
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Adult responsibilities
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College and Career Readiness
• Everything counts towards college
• Career and Technical Hands-on Experience
High School Levels
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Freshman – 9th grade
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Sophomore – 10th grade
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Junior – 11th grade
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Senior – 12th grade
8th Grade
Middle
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- vs -
Report Card
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9-12th Grade
High school
Official Transcript
(grades permanent)
Classes are in a
sequence
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Credits to Graduate
Teachers give lots
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Teachers expect
of reminders about
classwork
students to be
responsible for own
work
High School
Block Schedules
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Classes last approximately 90
minutes.
Generally, classes meet every day
for one semester (4X4 block
schedule) or every other day for year
(X/Y block schedule), or every day
all year for 2 credits.
Some student schedules may include
both 4X4 and X/Y courses. HYBRID
Class changes at the HS level have consequences!
This is a sample -Deadlines change from one school year to another
Advanced Academic Programs
Program
Nickname
Location
Advanced Placement
Programs of
Excellence
APPX
Colonial Forge HS,
North Stafford HS, &
Stafford HS
Commonwealth
Governor’s School
CGS
Colonial Forge HS,
North Stafford HS, &
Stafford HS
International
Baccalaureate
Program
IB
Mountain View HS &
Brooke Point HS
Stafford Academy for
Technology
STAT
Brooke Point &
North Stafford HS
Diplomas
All Students Earn Either:
Standard Diploma - 22 Credits
Advanced Diploma – 26 Credits
Additional Diploma Opportunities:
International Baccalaureate (IB) at MV & BP
Advanced Placement International Diploma
(APID)-with APPX Program at NS, SS, CF
Advanced Placement (AP) Capstone Diplomawith APPX Program at NS, SS, CF
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The Standard Diploma
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Requires a minimum of 22 credits
Course areas
Credits Earned
• English
4
• Mathematics
3
 Algebra I, Geometry & Algebra Functions or
 Algebra I, Geometry & Algebra II
 Note: Alg.1 Part 1, and Geom. Part 1 still
offered
• Science
3
 Earth Science, Biology
 One additional science
The Standard Diploma
Continued
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Course areas
Credits Earned
• History
 WH9, US/VA, & Government
• Health & PE
• Economics and Personal Finance
• Electives
• World Language, Fine Arts or
Career & Technical Education
Total
3
2
1
4
22 Credits
2
The Advanced Studies Diploma
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Requires a minimum of 26 credits
Course Areas
Credits Earned
• English
• Mathematics
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Alg. I, Geometry, Alg. II & Statistics or
Alg. I, Geometry, Alg. II, & Algebra III
Alg . Part 1 and Geom. Part 1 and Algebra
Functions still offered. Must have 1 course
above the level of Alg. II
• Science
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4
4
4
Earth Science, Biology, Chemistry &
Physics/Oceanography/Anatomy,/Geology,
etc.
The Advanced Studies
Diploma Continued
Course Areas
Earned
• History
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WH 9, WH 10, US/VA, Govt.
Credits
4
• Foreign Language
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3 of 1 or 2 of 2
• Health & PE
• Electives
(depending on Lang. option)
• Economics & Personal Finance
• Fine & Practical Arts or
Career & Technical Education
Total
3 or 4
2
3 or 2
1
1
26
The Standards of Learning
(SOLs)
Standard Credits
Advanced Credits
English
Math
2
1
English
Math
2
2
Science
1
Science
2
History
1
History
2
Any or CTE 1 in any,
competency other than
exam
English
Any or CTE 1 in any,
competency other than
exam
Total
Total
6
English
9
Standard vs Advanced
(Advanced does NOT mean advanced classes)
Standard Diploma
Advanced Diploma
22 Required Credits
26 Required Credits
Subject
Area
English
Math
Science
Social
Studies
Required
Credits
4
3
3
3
Subject
Area
Health/PE
World
Language,
Fine Arts, OR
Career and
Technical
Education
Required
Credits
2
Subject
Area
Required
Credits
Subject
Area
Required
Credits
English
4
Health/PE
2
Math
4
World
Language
Either 3
credits of
one
language, OR
4 (two
credits of
two different
languages).
Science
4
Economics &
Personal
Finance
1
Social
Studies
4
Fine Arts OR
Career &
Technical
Education
1
Electives
3 (or 2)
2
Economics &
Personal
Finance
1
Electives,
including 2
sequential
electives
4
SOL/Verified Credits
Standard Diploma
6 Verified Credits
Subject Area
English
 Grade 11 Reading
 Grade 11 Writing
Math
Verified Credits
2
1
 Two different courses from
among Alg. I, Geom, Algebra
functions & data analysis, Alg. II
and higher courses
Advanced Diploma
9 Verified Credits
Subject Area
Verified Credits
English
 Grade 11 Reading
 Grade 11 Writing
2
Math
2
 Two different courses from
among Alg. I, Geom, Algebra
functions & data analysis,
Alg. II and higher courses
Science
 Lab Science such as Earth
Science, Biology or additional
Science course
Social Studies
1
Plus 1 student selected
1
TOTAL:
6
Science
1
2
 Lab Science such as Earth
Science, Biology, Chemistry
and Physics
Social Studies
2
Plus 1 student selected
1
TOTAL:
9
Advanced Academic Programs
IB
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CGS
Offered at MVHS and BPHS Regional Academic
Internationally recognized
Gifted Education
Includes Ext. Essay Program
and Theory of
Transportation
Knowledge (TOK)
provided to North
Transportation NOT Stafford from MVHS
provided
Application required
Application required
and due 2/14/17 to
IB Night at MV 2/9/17
Mr. Trotta.
APPX
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Program
available at
CFHS, NSHS, &
SHS
Transportation
NOT provided
Includes AP
Capstone
Diploma
Program
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Requires
Registration
Agreement
Information
Session 2/14/17.
Sign up in
Counseling
STAT Academy
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These programs provide specialized instruction in
network systems, engineering, and biomedical
sciences.
Academic Core STAT Courses are Honors Level.
Transportation provided to North Stafford from
MVHS
Requires an application; available in the
Counseling office.
Presentation 2/17/17 in cafeteria; MUST sign up
in Counseling office to attend.
Career and Technical Education
*All students are encouraged to seek Career and Technical Education.
(CTE) course that provide a foundation for their career plans and
career interests. Industry Certification exams are available in many
CTE courses.
*Attendance, Self-discipline, and safety awareness are vital to
successful enrollment and completion of CTE courses.
* While students pursuing an Advanced Studies Diploma may enhance
their career plans by enrolling in CTE course, students pursuing a
Standard Diploma MUST complete two sequential electives or a CTE
concentration and pass an industry certification.
* Sequential electives MUST be selected from the same discipline or
subject area to qualify as sequential electives, i.e. both course from
Agriculture, business, Health and Medical Sciences….etc.
Required Sequential Electives
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The Standard Diploma requires a
minimum of two sequential
elective courses to prepare for the
workforce or continued education
beyond high school.
Course Descriptions
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Each core and elective class is
described in detail in the Program of
Studies (POS).
Honors classes are offered in certain
subjects and in all Advanced
Academic Programs.
Honors placement depends on
grades and teacher
recommendations. Please see the
POS for grade requirements.
English
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English 9: Meets requirement for
graduation for all diplomas.
English 9 Honors:
• Must have a B in English 8 and teacher
recommendation.
• Meets requirement for graduation for all
diplomas.
Math 8 Students
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Algebra I:
• Recommended if “C” or higher earned in
Math 8.
• Meets requirement for graduation for all
diplomas.
Algebra I Part I & Part II:
• Recommended if grade earned in Math
8 is lower than a “C”.
• Both parts required to meet Algebra I
requirement for graduation for all
diplomas.
Algebra & Geometry Students
Advanced Algebra I
Advanced Geometry
Geometry
or
Advanced Geometry
Algebra II
Or
Advanced Algebra II
*Math Teacher will
Recommend Placement
*Math Teacher will
Recommend Placement
Social Studies
MVHS
NSHS/CFHS
World History/Geography World History/Geography
I or Honors
I or Honors
World History/Geography
II, Honors, or AP
World History/Geography
US History, AP US History
II Honors: IB Candidates
US Government, or AP
(Considering or
Comparative Government
Committed to Program)
Science
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Earth Science: Meets requirement for
graduation for all diplomas.
Earth Science Honors:
• Recommended if “B” or higher earned in
8th grade Science.(Available for APPX, &
STAT candidates) If Full IB take
Biology Honors
• Meets requirement for graduation for all
diplomas.
World Languages
Spanish
French
German
Latin
ASL
Health & PE
Health & Physical Education 9 –
Required for All 9th Grade Students
Health & Physical Education 10 (Dr.
Ed. Included) - Required for All 10th
Grade Students
Electives
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World Language may count as an
elective per diploma selection.
Electives to help you discover your talents
and direction for life
• Art, music, business & marketing, technology,
work & family studies, foreign language, etc.
…balanced with …
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Extracurricular
Activities
• Meet new
people
• Learn new skills
Athletic Activities
• Meet friends
• Learn teamwork
• Get in shape
and have fun!
Grades are important!
All your grades are part of your GPA
(grade point average)
Colleges and employers will use your
GPA to help determine what kind of
student or worker you will be.
Being a well-rounded person
is
equally important!
Involvement in activities, sports,
community service
Leadership roles in extracurricular
activities
Work or volunteer experience
Recommendations from supervisors,
teachers
Sample 4x4 9th Grade Schedule
Block
Semester1
Semester 2
1
2
3
4
English 9
Earth Science
PE 9
Keyboarding
W. History 1
Algebra 1
Spanish 1
Principles of
Bus & Mktg
4
Credits
4
Sample Modified Block-Hybrid
Block
Day
Semester1
Semester 2
1
XY
English 10
W. History II
2
XY
Biology
Geometry
3
3
4
X
Band
PE 10
Spanish 2
Band
PE 10
Spanish 3
Credits
Y
XY
3
3+2 (year long)
=5
PROMOTION
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5 credits from 9th to 10th
10 credits from 10th to
11th
15 credits from 11th to
12th
Minimum of 22 or 26
credits to Graduate
The TRANSCRIPT:
Your High School Story
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Final Grades for
All Courses
Cumulative
GPA (Grade
Point Average)
Verified Credits
(passed SOL)
Deleting Courses
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High school courses may be
deleted or “expunged” prior to
arrival into H.S.
Parents must submit in writing a
request to have final grades deleted
from H. S. academic record.
Request must be received within
30 days of posting of final grades.
If the course in question is required,
the course must be retaken in order to
meet the requirements for graduation.
Weighted Credit Explanation
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Weighted credit is the process by
which an additional quality point is
added to the total quality point value
of a grade earned.
Quality point value of an “A+”= 4.5
• Weighted quality point value of an
“A+”= 5.5
• Advanced Placement and Dual
Enrollment Courses have weighted
value.
SO, as your High School journey begins:
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Be involved in, and
responsible for your own
high school story!
Ask questions and utilize the
many resources here for you.
Enjoy this time of academic
and personal growth
Dare to dream about where
your journey will lead….
Registration: What to Expect
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Meeting with students in labs starting February
21st to begin the process of signing up online
Your student should come home with a
registration packet: course catalog, “cheat
sheets” for each high school and OCR process, 4
year plan document (ACP), high school
registration form (this paper copy is very
important!).
Each Course Request Form must have the
parent’s signature.
Registration: ACP
Registration: What to Expect
Don’t have this info? Reach out to Ms. Kugler in the Counseling Center
Registration: What to Expect
Select “COURSE REQUEST” on the left side of
the screen
Registration: What to Expect
Registration: What to Expect
RECOMMENDED
WAY TO SEARCH
Registration: What to Expect
It is highly recommended that you search by COURSE ID, which
can be found on your student’s high school registration form
Registration: What to Expect
Repeat the previous steps until EIGHT courses have been
requested, to include ENGLISH, MATH, SCIENCE, SOCIAL
STUDIES, PE, and ELECTIVE(S)
Registration: What to Expect
The process to add alternative electives is the same: it is
recommended that you search by COURSE ID as some courses
may be difficult to find when searching under “department”
Registration: What to Expect
Click on “CLICK HERE TO RETURN TO COURSE REQUEST
SUMMARY” to see an overview of what you have selected
Registration: An Overview
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We will meet with students during their elective
blocks to assist with registering online beginning
February 21st
Every student will bring home a packet that
consists of a course catalog, “cheat sheets”, four
year planning form, high school registration form
Please send your student’s signed and completed
registration to us by Friday, March 10th
Each course selection form must have a parent
signature and also should match the selections
made online – ultimately we will refer to the
signed registration form
HS Freshman Orientation Night
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WILL BE HELD IN MARCH.
PLEASE ATTEND THE ORIENTATION
WITH YOUR CHILD.
Questions????
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Please call RTMS Counseling Office at
540-658-6420.