What is my path? Transitioning to High Schools & PWCS Specialty Programs

GET TO KNOW YOUR COUNSELOR!!!!!! It is EXTREMELY important for you to know who your school counselor is and what the school counseling office has to offer. Ask about:  Scholarships  After school programs  Clubs and activities-GET INVOLVED!!  Community activities  Help with organization, homework, test, etc Counselors are here to HELP YOU!

USE YOUR RESOURCES!!!! Available resources to enhance success Student Agenda Parent Portal School Fusion After-School Tutoring Parents Teachers Counselors AND MORE!!!!!!!!!

Graduation Requirements The state of Virginia offers two types of diplomas to regular education* students: STANDARD DIPLOMA ADVANCED STUDIES DIPLOMA Note: you will receive a “carnegie unit course credit when you actually pass a class. The credit is considered verified when you pass that SOL in that course per VDOE. *Students with disabilities may be eligible to receive and “Applied Studies” diploma.

Standard Diploma 22 Standard Credits  English 4  Mathematics 3  Laboratory Science3  Social Studies 3  Health/PE 2  World Language/ Fine Arts/Career2  Economics/Finance1  Electives 4  CTE Credential  1 Virtual Course 6 Verified Credits  English 2 (Reading/Writing)  Math 1  Science 1  Soc. Studies 1  Student Selected 1

Advanced Studies Diploma 26 Standard Credits  English 4  Mathematics 4  Laboratory Science4  Social Studies 4  Health/PE 2  World Language/ 3 Fine Arts/Career1  Economics/Finance1  Electives 3  CTE Credential  1 Virtual Course 9 Verified Credits  English 2 (Reading/Writing)  Math 2  Science 2  Soc. Studies 2  Student Selected 1

Standards of Learning (SOL) SOL SubjectsSOL Courses Advanced Diploma Verified Credit Requirement Standard Diploma Verified Credit Requirement EnglishEnglish 11 Reading & Writing 22 MathematicsAlgebra I Geometry Algebra II 21 ScienceBiology I Earth Science Chemistry 21 World HistoryWorld History I World History II US/VA History 21 Student Selected11 Total96

Transcripts  A transcript is a resume for life after High School.  The information on transcripts includes course history, credits earned, GPA, and class rank.  Freshman Year is as important as any other year.

SAMPLE TRANSCRIPT

Promotion Requirements 9 th Grade Successful completion of eighth grade 10 th GradeFive credits, three of which must be in required courses 11 th GradeEleven credits, six of which must be in required courses 12 th Grade Sixteen credits, nine of which must be in required courses

Specialty Program Information Nights All Information Nights begin at 7 PM unless otherwise noted. They will be listed on the school website and announced on the PA in the mornings and afternoons. IT IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY TO LOOK ON THE WEB PAGE AND LISTEN TO THE MORNING ANNOUCEMENTS FOR INFORMATION NIGHT DATES AND TIMES! DON’T GET LEFT BEHIND!

School Information Nights Forest Park High School January 7, 2016 Program(s): Center for Information and Technology, including Network and Design and Engineering

School Information Nights Freedom High School November 5, 2015 Program(s): Center for Environmental and Natural Science Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning

School Information Nights Woodbridge High School January 14, 2016 Program(s): 1.Advanced Placement Scholars Specialty Program 2.Cosmetology 3.Project Lead the Way

School Information Nights Colgan High School November 18, 2015 C.D. Hylton high School Programs: 1.Center for Fine and Performing Arts 2.Project Lead the Way

School Information Nights Potomac HS January 7, 2016 Program(s): 1.Cambridge Program 2.Culinary Arts 3.Welding 4.Project Lead the Way 5.Cybersecurity

School Information Nights Gar-Field High School January 12, 2016 Program(s): 1.International Baccalaureate Program 2.Project Lead the Way

School Information Nights C.D. Hylton High School January 12, 2016 Program(s): 1.Center for International Studies and Languages 2.Auto Technology 3.Television Production 4.Cabinetmaking – NEW for

School Information Nights Osbourn Park High School December 9, 2015 and January 13, 2016 Program(s): 1.The Biotechnology Center 2.Auto Technology 3.Medical and Health Science (can only apply 11 th grade year) 4.Practical Nursing (can only apply 12 th grade year) 5.Project Lead the Way 6.*Pre Governor’s School *New Program at OP School

JROTC Programs All high schools, with the exception of Brentsville and Patriot, have a JROTC program. Information may be available at the information night programs. Students’ whose base school is Brentsville may transfer to Stonewall Jackson for JROTC and will be admitted if space is available. Students’ whose base high school is Patriot may apply to either Battlefield or Stonewall Jackson for JROTC and will be admitted is space is available.

Remember: CTE programs have 2 options…Transfer & Transport If accepted in one of the program listed below that you apply for your must transfer to that school: Agriculture - Brentsville HS Automotive Technology -Hylton HS Project Lead the Way(Engineering Program) - Gar-field, Potomac, Woodbridge, Osbourn Park, Patriot, Stonewall Jackson Television Production -Hylton HS Cabinetmaking – Hylton HS Welding -Potomac High School

Transport…….. If you apply to one of the programs listed below and are accepted you will be transported by bus from your base school to attend classes at the school with the program you were accepted….. Building Trades – Patriot HS Cosmetology- Stonewall Jackson HS or Woodbridge HS (you will not use the transport option if you are already attending Stonewall Jackson HS or Woodbridge) Culinary Arts -Patriot HS or Potomac HS Medical & Health Science Practical Nursing -Osbourn Park HS

Governor’s Innovation Park Program Information Events Information Sessions will be held on December 5, Session will begin at 9:00 a.m. and will be at George Mason University Prince William Campus

Governor’s Innovation Park

The Learning Environment at  Advanced level courses in which students must synthesize information and apply knowledge  Projects based on student interests and talents  Positive learning environment  Team-based learning  Flipped approach to learning  Prepares students for college and the 21 st Century workforce

Weekly and Daily Schedule  Monday, Wednesday, Friday  Science and Math  Tuesday and Thursday  Principles of Technology and Engineering (PTE) Classes  Research or Engineering Projects  1 st Period – 7:30 to 9:20 am  2 nd Period – 9:30 to 11:15 am

What does all this mean for me? Know that no matter what high school you attend in PWCS you will get an excellent education!!!!! Take careful thought when applying for a specialty program: 1.Will I follow the program until the end? 2.Do I meet the qualifications for the program??? 3.Can I manage my time wisely to complete this program successfully? 4.Will this program better prepare me for my next steps in life? (college, trade, military, work)

Still need a little help? Complete the interest inventory or interest inventory 2 interest inventory interest inventory 2 An interest inventory is an assessment to get you thinking about your interests which will lead to possible career options for you Complete the front and back of the paper passed out and hand it in. Still have questions? Make an appointment to see your school counselor.

Understanding Results from Interest Inventory Know the different letters and personality types! 1. Realistic- The “Do-ers ”-Individuals who enjoy practical, hands-on problems and solutions 2. Investigative-The “Thinkers ”-Individuals who enjoy work activities that have to do with ideas and thinking more than with physical activity. 3. Artistic-The “Creators”- Individuals who have artistic, innovative, intuitional ability and like to work in unstructured situations using imagination and creativity.

Understanding Results 4. Social-The “Helpers” -Individuals who like to work with others by informing, helping, training, teaching, developing, or restoring them. 5. Enterprising- The “Persuaders ”-Individuals who enjoy work activities that have to do with starting up and carrying out projects, especially business ventures. 6. Conventional-The “Organizers” – Individuals who like to work with data, have clerical and/or numerical ability, and who enjoy work activities that follow set procedures and routines.

SEE YOUR SCHOOL COUNSELOR IF YOU NEED MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THE TRANSITION TO HIGH SCHOOL. THANK YOU!