THE MIDDLE SCHOOL TO HIGH SCHOOL JOURNEY

WHAT MUST I DO? PASS 8TH GRADE No ‘F’s

TYPES OF DIPLOMAS VA Graduation Requirements Standard/estándar 22 Credits + 6 SOLs minimum Advanced Studies/estudios avanzados 26 Credits + 9 SOLs minimum

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

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

9th Grade Schedule - 7 Classes Math 1 credit = 1 class Language Arts 1 credit = 1 class Science 1 credit = 1 class Social Studies 1 credit = 1 class PE 1 credit = 1 class Elective 1 1 credit = 1 class (if you failed Reading or Math Sol- Possible Remediation Class) Elective 2 1 credit = 1 class 7 Credits = 7 periods

CHOOSING HIGH SCHOOL CLASSES *Teacher recommendations are important. Example – Regular English Pre AP English *Pre AP Classes more reading, writing, work to be completed at home; don’t take tooo many Pre AP classes. *Foreign Language – must have a ‘B’ in 8th grade Language Arts! *Choose 7 classes and two alternates(extras)!

DIDN’T GET RECOMMENDED CLASS YOU WANTED? Don’t have the grades. – Pull your grades up! Then your parent can contact the high school and request a schedule change before 31 May 2017

PARENT OVERRIDE REQUEST Parents may complete an override a teacher recommendation or a prerequisite if they feel you are capable of completing the class successfully. Special Ed and ESOL students will have a case manager review your schedule here and you will receive support in High School. Remember all High Schools do not want schedule changes next fall. You have until end of this year to change a class. Your parents must request this change to your High School by the end of this school year!

H. S. SCHEDULING! The high school your are zoned for (Base School – Where you live). No schedules will be written for specialty programs. After you are accepted, you new school will come over and register you. If you want a schedule change, parents must contact the high school Today you will take home a sample H.S. scheduling form to discuss with parents. Bring this form when you meet with the high school Counselors. All 5 High Schools will visit Saunders during Feb. or March. If you are moving out of the area next year – Write Moving: At top right of schedule print ” .

General Information Must be eligible to play sports and participate in school activities – VHSL requirements. 2 “F”s during a 9 week grading period. Turn in the actual H.S. Schedule to your Science teacher signed by a parent the day after registration. Don’t forget summer assignments online. Signet students are pulled out of P.E. usually Math Recommendations are either Algebra I or Algebra I PT 1 (this is not a math credit – you must complete Algebra I PT 2 for it to count as a Math Credit.

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Review H.S. SAMPLE Forms! Where do I learn more about High School classes/electives? pwcs.edu – course catalogue Where do I apply for a H.S. Specialty Program? Pwcs.edu – Academics –Specialty Program *

When is the deadline to apply for a H.S. Specialty Program? February 1st What do I do with the Sample H.S. schedule/letter I receive today? Review this with your parent and pick sample classes – Each H.S. uses a different form. This is not the real scheduling form!

Reminder to keep your grades up in all classes! Reminder to check your high school’s website in the spring and summer for Important Dates and Summer Reading Information.