Titan Registration 2017 – 2018 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: Lori Wimbush Assistant Principals: Josh Whitlow Tina Turner

Resources available at HVHS: Counselors Kelley McCall: A – G Tony Hughes: H – P Margo Taylor: Q – Z

Hidden Valley High School You will soon be a Titan And no longer an Eagle

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS Rising 9th – Class of 2021 STANDARD DIPLOMA ADVANCED DIPLOMA Subject Area Credits English 4 Math 3 Science Social Science Health/PE 2 Fine Art/Career & Tech Ed 1 Electives (NOTE: 2 must be sequential) 2 or 3 Economics & Personal Finance World Language 3 of 1 language 2 of 2 languages 3 or 4 * Must pass an Industry Certification Test TOTAL 22 26 5

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 ADVANCED DIPLOMA Subject Area Verified Credits English 2 Math 1 Science Social Science Student Choice TOTAL 6 9 In addition to passing the necessary classes for graduation, all students must acquire Verified Credits. That means students must pass the class as well as the SOL in certain subject areas. For an Advanced Studies Diploma, students must have 9 verified credits prior to graduation – 2 in each subject area & 1 student choice. For a Standard Diploma, 6 verified credits are required – 2 in English, 1 in each subject area, & 1 student choice, 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. 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. 7

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 Applications Computer Aided Drafting and Technical Drawing Requirements – Must pass VPT – English and Math Take dual enrollment very seriously! Explain advantages versus disadvantages of dual enrollment Explain VWCC enrollment process – apply online, take Virginia Placement Test A student must earn a grade of “C” or better to transfer to a four year university.

Requirements for the Class of 2021 Standard Diploma Students pass an industry certification test Both diplomas Students must complete one virtual course Economics & Finance (even the face to face course) satisfies this requirement Virtual Courses that are available for rising 9th graders are: Earth Science, Pre-AP Earth Science, Economics and Personal Finance, Geometry, Algebra II. Students completing the required RCPS Economics and Personal Finance face to face (which includes an online component) will satisfy the online requirement also.

RCPS Virtual High School Can enroll in one online course for free (must have a study hall) In order for course to be free, it MUST be requested at registration Courses available for 9th graders Earth Science, Pre-AP Earth Science Geometry, Algebra II Economics and Personal Finance

Promotion/Retention Policy page 5 Must pass ALL 4 core Middle School subjects English Mathematics Science Social Studies

Removal of Credit-Bearing Course(s) from the Scholastic Record page 4 Option only in 8th grade – Must be removed prior to the beginning of the next school year 2017 – 2018 Only for Algebra I, Geometry, World Language, Keyboarding

Where to Find Your Registration Guide Roanoke County Public School webpage Hidden Valley High School webpage The best resource for registration is the Roanoke County Registration Guide. The guide is available 24 hours a day on the Roanoke County Public Schools webpage. The registration guide gives details about every class offered here at Hidden Valley as well as other important information about your education such as graduation requirements.

Let’s Get Started… On the inside back cover of your registration guide, write the following: 2017 – 2018 DREAM SCHEDULE 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 6 BACK-UP ELECTIVES 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Have students write their name on the outside of their registration guide In the inside or back cover have them do the following: 1.) Write the name of their counselor 2.) Make the two lists from above

Let’s Make a Schedule: Core Courses SUBJECT AREA AVAILABLE COURSES ENGLISH General English 9 Pre-AP English 9 MATHEMATICS Algebra I – Double Block, Algebra I, Geometry DB, Geometry, Pre-AP Geometry, AFDA, Algebra II, 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

Now, let’s pick some ELECTIVES! Art (page 16) Art I Computer Graphics I Digital Photography/Art I/CTE Business & Information Technology (page 29) Principles of Business & Marketing Information Technology Fundamentals Microsoft Office Applications (Dual) Economics & Personal Finance (Dual)

Computer Science & Technology page 30 Pre-AP Computer Programming

English Electives page 18 Theater I Photojournalism I (Yearbook)* Journalism I (Newspaper)* *Applications available in counseling office

Family & Consumer Science pages 30 - 32 Nutrition & Wellness Intro to Culinary Arts Child Development (2017-2018) * Fashion & Interior Design (2018-2019)* * = offered alternating years only

Marketing page 32 Introduction to Marketing

Music pages 21 – 22 Concert or Symphonic Band Stage Band Mixed Chorus With/Without Marching Stage Band Mixed Chorus Music Theory & Composition

Technology Education Pages 32 - 34 Geospatial Technology CAD & Technical Drawing* * Dual Enrollment optional 23

World Language pages 27 – 29 French I – II Latin I – II Spanish I – II Bonjour ¡Hola! Guten Tag Salve

You Should Have Something Like… 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 8.) Elective or Study Hall PLUS 6 Elective Back-up options!

Specialty Programs pages 8 – 15 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. Governor’s School for Science & Technology (page 8) Applications available at Governor’s School Informational Meetings ONLY In addition to regular electives, there are also a number of a specialty programs students can enroll in such as the Burton Center for Arts & Technology, the Regional Governor’s School, & the Virginia Western Regional Academy for Advanced Technology. Students interested in attending Burton or the Virginia Western Academy should tell their counselor during their registration appointment. All Burton blocks will be during the regular school day & school bus transportation to BCAT will be provided. Students interested in attending the Regional Governor’s School should attend the informational meetings to get an application. The dates for meetings are posted on the Counseling webpage. 26

Burton Programs page 34 – 36 Auto Service Technology Building Trades Computer Information Technology Cosmetology Criminal Justice Culinary Arts Cyber Security Fundamentals Digital & Web Design Early Childhood Education Emergency Medical Technician Game Design & Programming Masonry Mechatronics/Robotics Motorsports Technology Teaching Internship Welding Burton has many programs that may be of interest to you. If these programs are of interest to you, be sure to let your counselor know. Check the registration guide for descriptions of each of the Burton programs.

Air Force Junior ROTC page 36 Located at William Byrd High School Grades 9 through 12 There are transportation options. Discuss with your counselor if interested. Who might be interested? College ROTC program Military Leadership, Citizenship, Character, and Fitness

Electives! Choices! Decisions! Study Halls & Remediation Blocks Full Year Students can also sign up for study halls. You don’t get credit for study halls, but you do get an opportunity to get extra help, work on homework, & most importantly keep your grades high! 29

from Administration about Electives 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 success 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 February 14, 2017. The form will be available in counseling offices and on the counseling webpage.

2017 – 2018 Schedule Changes Schedule changes for 2017 – 2018 school year will be considered as follows: 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

Teacher Recommendations Procedure: Your middle school teachers make recommendations based on your performance in classes. HVHS Counselors support teacher recommendations. You will need to sign up for the level they recommend (or below) or parents complete a waiver requesting a higher level. Waivers available in counseling offices

Registration Appointments with your high school counselor When: January 9-10 & 12-13 Schedule posted in English How Long: 10 minutes How to Prepare: View Registration Guide, make 6 elective choices, make list of questions Schedules changes will be limited next year