First Colonial High School Rising Ninth Grade Information Night

Counseling Department 2014-2015 Assignments Beanie Schleicher Counselor A -- Cr Talesha Wagner Director Cu – G Judy Mayes Counselor H – Mb Katherine Metzgar Counselor Mc – Sa Andy Miller Counselor Sc – Z Eric Shelstad LSA Counselor Eric James Student Support Specialist Stormy Holt ACCESS Advisor Introductions including caseload breakdown and collateral duties.

All students will have a 30 minute lunch built into their schedule High School Day School Hours 7:20 a.m. – 2:10 p.m. Block Scheduling “A”, “B” Day (4 blocks per day) First Block- 90 minutes Second Block - 90 minutes Third Block- 125 minutes to provide lunch for all students Fourth Block- 90 minutes All students will have a 30 minute lunch built into their schedule

Graduation Requirements

SOL and CREDIT Requirements for Graduation Units of Credit SOL Verified Units of Credit 22 2 ENGLISH, 1 MATH, 1 SCIENCE, 1 SOCIAL STUDIES, 1 STUDENT- SELECTED 26 2 ENGLISH, 2 MATH, 2 SCIENCE, 2 SOCIAL STUDIES, 1 STUDENT- SELECTED TEST STANDARD DIPLOMA ADVANCED STUDIES DIPLOMA

What are credits? Credits are “standard” or “verified” “Standard” credits are earned by passing the course. “Verified” credits are earned by passing the course and a related SOL test.

ADVANCED STUDIES DIPLOMA ENGLISH 4 SOCIAL STUDIES ( History and Government Required) MATHEMATICS Algebra 2 Required SCIENCE (From 3 Disciplines: Earth Science, Biology, Chemistry or Physics) WORLD LANGUAGE (3 years of one language or 2 years of 2 different languages) 3 HEALTH and P.E. 2 FINE ART or CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION (CTE) Fine Arts: Music, Theatre, or Art Courses CTE: Business, Technology, Consumer Science, Marketing 1 ECONOMICS AND FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT ELECTIVES VIRTUAL COURSE TOTAL CREDITS 26

STANDARD DIPLOMA TOTAL CREDITS 22 ENGLISH 4 SOCIAL STUDIES 3 ( History and Government required) 3 MATHEMATICS SCIENCE (from 2 disciplines Earth Science, Biology, Chemistry or Physics) HEALTH and P.E. 2 WORLD LANGUAGE, FINE ARTS or CAREER & TECHNICAL EDUCATION (CTE) Fine Arts: Music, Theatre, or Art Courses CTE: Business, Technology, Marketing, Family and Consumer Science ECONOMICS AND FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT 1 ELECTIVES (Courses Should Include at Least Two Sequential Electives) VIRTUAL COURSE CTE INDUSTRY CERTIFICATION TOTAL CREDITS 22

Mandatory Graduation Requirement for the entering class of 2015-2016 All students for the Advanced and Standard Diploma must take a virtual course before graduation. Students that are seeking the Standard Diploma must earn a CTE Industry Certification before graduation.

End-of-Course Tests Available for Verified Credit English English 11: Reading English 11: Writing Math Algebra 1 Geometry Algebra II Continued…..

End-of-Course Tests Continued Science Earth Science Biology Chemistry Social Studies World History to 1500 A.D. World History since 1500 A.D. World Geography VA and US History

FRESHMAN SCHEDULE Either Six classes with two “It’s Academic” study blocks, Seven classes with one “It’s Academic” study block, or Eight classes with no “It’s Academic” study block English 9 or Honors English 9 Algebra I Part 1&2 with Algebra lab or Geometry Part 1&2 with Geometry lab, Geometry Honors, or Algebra II, Algebra II/Trig Earth Science or Biology World History I, World History II or AP Human Geography (counselor recommendation required) Health and PE I Elective and /or World Language

AP REGISTRATION COMMITMENT FORM All ninth graders that sign up for an AP Human Geography will be required to sign the AP Registration Commitment Form. Students will not be able to drop an AP course until after the first grading period. All students must still remain in at least 6 credits worth of courses.

Recommended Freshman Electives Intro to Theatre Arts Studio Theatre (permission of instructor) Art Foundations Mixed Chorus Music and Theatre Appreciation Band (placement by director) Orchestra (placement by director) Music Theory I, II Keyboarding/Design, Multimedia & Web Tech IT Fundamentals Computer Information Systems Electricity/Electronics Intro to Foods I/II Naval Science (ROTC) Parenting/Intro to Child Care Resource Management Basic Technical Drawing Public Speaking Think Tank (identified gifted) Leadership Skills Construction Technology Small Engines/Power & Transportation

How Students Get The Most Out Of High School During Their Freshmen Year Keep Grades Up ! Choose A Good Selection of Courses and Electives Get Involved In Extracurricular Activities Community Service Activities Involvement In Leadership Activities Explore Career Interests (e.g. job shadowing and career interest inventories)

STUDENT PARENT SCHOOL

School Resources Website: http://www.firstcolonialhs.vbschools.com Subscribe to My School Mail for Updates and First Colonial PTSA Newsletter Click on “Staff” to Access All Teacher E-mail Accounts Informational Evening Programs SOL Tutoring Planner (includes school rules and information) ACCESS Foundation

Secondary School Curriculum/ For More Information See the Secondary School Curriculum/ Student Guide Available on the Web www.vbschools.com

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