“Building a High School Schedule” J.R. Tucker School Counseling Department

Graduation & Diploma Requirements Advanced Studies 26 Standard Units of Credit - **NEW for Students entering 9th grade in 2011 and beyond Subject Standard Units of Credit Required Verified Credits Required -(9 from below content areas) English 4 2 required Writing (grade 10) Reading (grade 11) Mathematics Algebra I Geometry Algebra II Laboratory Science Earth Science Biology Chemistry History & Social Studies World History I World History II VA & US History World Language 3 or 2 & 2 ____________ Health & PE 2 Fine Arts or Career and Technical Education 1 Economics & Personal Finance Electives 3

Graduation & Diploma Requirements Standard Diploma- 22 Standard Units of Credit **NEW for Students entering 9th grade in 2011 and beyond Subject Standard Units of Credit Required Verified Credits Required -(6 from below content areas) English 4 2 required Writing (grade 10) Reading (grade 11) Mathematics 3 1required Algebra I Geometry Algebra II Laboratory Science Earth Science Biology Chemistry History & Social Studies World History I World History II VA & US History Health & PE 2 ____________ World Language, Fine Arts , or Career & Technical Education Economics & Personal Finance 1 Electives

“How does all of this translate into my schedule for next year?!” Tucker is on a flexible block schedule Monday – all 7 periods Tuesday/Thursday – Odd Day (periods 1, 3, 5, 7) Wednesday/Friday – Even Day (periods 2, 4, 5, 6) Academic Extension meets Tuesday – Friday immediately after 5th period Refer to your Draft CRRS * CRRS = Course Recommendation & Request Sheet

Using the diploma requirements as a guide, let’s practice choosing classes… English Required for every grade May not accelerate above grade level All freshmen students will be in 1130 (Everyone circle just the number 1130)

A note on Levels … Notice next to the course number, the letters A C S E I “A” denotes Advanced Placement/Honors. From the Planning Guide pg. 23: Rigorous coursework designed to challenge the highly motivated and academically gifted/advanced student Independent reading, writing, and long-range projects required outside of class Emphasis on critical thinking skills, stressing higher order analysis, synthesis, and evaluation Preparation for four-year college/university and Advanced Placement Examinations in exit-level courses. (See "Advanced Placement Examinations Program" p. 16) Development of career awareness through appropriate connections between subject matter and a variety of career options Advanced Placement and Honors course numbers usually will be accompanied by the letter “A” on the student course request form, report card, and transcript, indicating that weighted credit is awarded. These courses carry a 0.17 weight added to the overall GPA for each A-level course. The letter “X” indicates a Specialty Center course and “XA” indicates a Specialty Center Honors course.

A note on Levels … Notice next to the course number, the letters A C S E I “C” denotes College Preparatory & “S” denotes Standard Academic From the Planning Guide pg. 23: -Rigorous implementation of the Standards of Learning to assure high performance on SOL end-of course tests (Refer to Standards of Learning (SOL), End-of-Course Tests, Verified Credits, and Substitute Assessments in this section.)   -College preparatory curriculum designed for students who plan to pursue higher education in the liberal arts, in the fine and performing arts, in mathematics and science -Career preparation emphasizing high performance standards required for successful pursuit of higher education and/or gainful employment (See Career Clusters in Section III.) -Independent reading, writing, and short-range and long-range projects required outside of class -Emphasis on critical thinking, stressing comprehension, application, analysis, synthesis, and evaluation -Technical and business-world application of subject matter

A note on Levels … Notice next to the course number, the letters A C S E I “E” and “I” denote the Exceptional Education sections of courses. More information on Exceptional Education is available in the Planning Guide on page 21, or from your student’s case manager at their current school. Case managers and IEP teams recommend students for “E” and “I” levels.

Let’s continue picking classes … English (1130) Social Studies Students currently taking 2219 World Hist. & Geog. I (a high school credit course)  circle 2221 World Hist. & Geog. II Those in 8th grade Social Studies, circle 2219 World Hist. & Geog. I *Remember, teachers will choose the level (Honors or College Prep.)

A Note on Parent Overrides Parents have the option to override a teacher’s recommendation. By signing a Parent Override, the parent affirms their understanding that: 1. each academic course has certain prescribed essentials or standards, which must be met. Extra help beyond that which is given to other students in the class should not be expected. 2. if a student is placed in a class by a Parent Override, the student must stay in that class until the end of the first semester and a change in schedule is dependent on space availability in other classes. It is recommended that a Parent Override be submitted by March 15, 2012 in order for the student’s request to be considered in course planning and staffing needs. If parents and students wait until the final Parent Override Deadline of April 27, 2012, there is no guarantee that the course they are requesting will still be open and available.

Let’s continue picking classes … English (1130) Social Studies (2219 or 2221) Mathematics Any student who passes Algebra I, circle 3143 PSC Geometry Any student in Math 8, circle 3130 Algebra I Integrated I – Foundations to Algebra & Geometry. This course may be recommended by your student’s teacher. Students who pass Integrated I in 9th grade may take Algebra I in 10th grade. **NEW – Int. I will count as an elective credit. It will not count toward your diploma’s math requirements.

Let’s continue picking classes … English (1130) Social Studies (2219 or 2221) Mathematics (3130, 3143, or 3146) Science Students who pass Earth Science (and earn a high school credit), circle 4310 Biology Students currently in Physical Science, circle 4210 Earth Science

Let’s continue picking classes … English (1130) Social Studies (2219 or 2221) Mathematics (3130, 3143, or 3146) Science (4210 or 4310) Health & PE 9 A graduation requirement for all students. Everyone circle 7300. If you plan to take Health/PE 9 in summer school, place a  in the statement below 7300.

A Note on Summer School … If you plan to take Health & PE 9 in summer school, please note: *This course fills up VERY quickly. Be prepared to register and pay the tuition on the first day of Summer Academy registration. *Check the HCPS website for the Summer Academy Bulletin with the registration form, tuition, sites, and date for Summer Academy registration. This Bulletin also explain the dates and attendance requirements for Summer Academy courses. This usually comes out around spring break. *Students register for Summer Academy courses at their current school (i.e. current 8th graders register at the middle school they attend). *If you do not take, pass, and receive credit for Health/PE 9 in summer school, this course will be added to your freshman schedule (and may replace one of the electives you chose).

Let’s continue picking classes … English (1130) Social Studies (2219 or 2221) Mathematics (3130, 3143, or 3146) Science (4210 or 4310) Health & PE 9 (7300) Electives All freshmen entering high school in 2011 and beyond will now have an Economics & Personal Finance requirement. Students may take this course starting in the 10th grade. May include World Language choose either first level of world language or if you are in the first level and earning high school credit, a teacher recommendation is required for the next level of world language.

Let’s continue picking classes … English (1130) Social Studies (2219 or 2221) Mathematics (3130, 3143, or 3146) Science (4210 or 4310) Health & PE 9 (7300) World Language Elective (1) … Tucker elective fair February 1st 7:00-8:30pm Your FIRST CHOICE elective is circled on the CRRS. Indicate ALTERNATE elective choices – blank spaces on lower left corner of CRRS(1st alternate = 2nd choice elective). Note the “G” & “H” next to some courses – this denotes a semester course (G = fall, H = spring) for 0.5 credit. The only course that may be taken for both G and H (fall and spring) is study hall (since it carries no credit). If you choose a semester course, pair it with another semester course in the same subject area.

What’s Next?!? ELECTIVE FAIR February 1st 7:00-8:30pm TIGER CAMP!! At Tucker High School TIGER CAMP!! Orientation for 9th graders held in the summer

We are excited to welcome you to Tucker. Go Tigers! Good luck & thank you for your thoughtful participation in this process! We are excited to welcome you to Tucker. Go Tigers!