Titan Registration 2018 – 2019 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: Cole Shepherd 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 2022 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

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 2022 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 2018 – 2019 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: 2018 – 2019 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 17) Art I Computer Graphics I Digital Photography/Art I/CTE Business & Information Technology (page 30) Principles of Business & Marketing Information Technology Fundamentals Microsoft Office Applications (Dual) Economics & Personal Finance (Dual)

Computer Science & Technology page 31 Pre-AP Computer Programming

English Electives page 19 Theater I Photojournalism I (Yearbook)* Journalism I (Newspaper)* *Applications available in counseling office

Family & Consumer Science pages 31 - 33 Nutrition & Wellness Intro to Culinary Arts Child Development (2017-2018) * Fashion & Interior Design (2018-2019)* * offered alternating years only

Marketing page 33 Introduction to Marketing

Music pages 22 – 23 Concert or Symphonic Band Stage Band Mixed Chorus With/Without Marching Stage Band Mixed Chorus Music Theory & Composition

Technology Education Pages 34 - 35 Geospatial Technology CAD & Technical Drawing* * Dual Enrollment optional 21

World Language pages 28 – 30 French I – II German I 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 11 – 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 on-line Burton will visit HVMS to meet with interested students. Governor’s School for Science & Technology (page 9) 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. 24

Burton Programs page 30 – 37 Auto Service Technology Building Trades Computer Information Technology Cosmetology Criminal Justice Culinary Arts Cyber Security Early Childhood Education Emergency Medical Technician Game Design & Programming Masonry Mechatronics/Robotics Motorsports Technology Networking Introduction to Nursing Careers 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 37-38 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! 27

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, 2018. The form will be available in counseling offices and on the counseling webpage.

2018 – 2019 Schedule Changes Schedule changes for 2018 – 2019 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 11, 17 & 18 Schedule will be posted in English classes 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