Park View High School Counseling Department Course Selection Presentation School Year

Agenda School Counseling Department Program of Studies information Diploma types and requirements Course progressions Electives Special programs Course selection schedule Questions

PVHS School Counseling Department Director: Anthony Bauer 9 th Grade CounselorStephanie Talboo 10 th Grade CounselorCynthia Fillman 11 th /12 th Grade CounselorChristine Meehan 11 th /12 th Grade CounselorMike Isner ELL CounselorMegan Ruffing Career Center CoordinatorAngela Hatcher Phone: (571)

Why would a student need to see their counselor? If you have: Academic questions or concerns Personal/Social questions or concerns Career questions or concerns

Program of Studies (POS) Available online to parents and students PageID=1 PageID=1 Loudoun County Public School’s General Information, p. 1 Promotion and Credit Information, p. 2 Graduation Requirements, p. 3-6 Grade Point Average and Class Rank, p. 7 State of VA’s Career Clusters, p. 13 Course Descriptions, p Index of Course Offerings, p

Promotion & Credit Information A student must have earned a certain number of credits in order to be promoted to the next grade – Grade 10 – 5 credits – Grade 11 – 11 credits – Grade 12 – student must be scheduled to meet all graduation requirements by June of the school year.

Standard Credit vs. Verified Credit A standard unit of credit is earned by passing a year- long course. A verified unit of credit is earned by passing a course and its related end-of-course Standards of Learning (SOL) test. *Students may retake SOL tests as often as necessary (up to 3 times a year) to earn the verified unit of credits needed for graduation.

What if a student passes the course, but fails the test? The student will remediate and retake the exam. What if a student fails the course, but passes the test? The student will retake the class, but will not be required to retake the exam.

Diploma Types On pages 3-6 of the Program of Studies are the different diploma types Standard or Technical Standard Diploma – 22 standard credits – 6 verified credits Advanced Studies or Advanced Technical Diploma – 24 or 26 standard credits – 9 verified credits The date you entered 9 th Grade will determine the specific requirements for your diploma

Required Core Course Progressions

English Progression—page 19: Grade 9: English 9 (Honors or Academic) Grade 10: English 10 (Honors or Academic) Grade 11: English 11 (Honors or Academic) Grade 12: English 12 Academic, AP English Literature, or AP English Language

English SOL Test: 1.English Reading, Literature, and Research 2.English Writing Both are administered in English 11

English Electives, page 20 Creative Writing (.5 credit) Fundamentals of Writing (.5 credit) Etymology (.5 credit) 21 st Century Literacy Strategies Theater Arts (I – IV) Journalism Newspaper Journalism (I – III) Photojournalism (I – III)

Math Progression, page 33: Please note the “pre-requisites” –a set of classes or skills you need before taking the next math class. Talk to your math teacher for suggestions.

Math SOL Tests: 1.Algebra I 2.Geometry 3.Algebra II

Science Progression, page 40: Grade 9: Earth Science (Honors or Academic) Grade 10: Biology (Honors or Academic) Grade 11 and 12: – Environmental Explorations – Chemistry – Conceptual Physics – Physics – AP Biology – AP Physics ( no AP Chemistry in )

Science SOL Tests: 1.Earth Science 2.Biology 3.Chemistry

Social Science and Global Studies Progression, page 43: Grade 9: – World History/Geography to 1500 (Academic) – Pre-AP World History/Geography to 1500 Grade 10: – World History/Geography 1500 to Present – AP World History/Geography Grade 11: – US/Virginia History (Academic) – AP United States History Grade 12: – US/Virginia Government Academic – AP US/Comparative Government

Social Science and Global Studies SOL Tests: 1.World History/Geography to World History/Geography 1500 to present 3.U.S. History

Social Sciences & Global Studies Electives, page 45 Survey of African History (dual enrollment) AP Economics-Micro and Macro Global Social Issues (.5 credit) AP Human Geography Modern International Relations (.5 credit) AP Psychology The World of Ideas (.5 credit) World Religions (.5 credit)

Health and Physical Education, page 27: Grade 9: Health/PE 9 – Classroom portion focuses on health, CPR, and first aid Grade 10: Health/PE 10 (Driver’s Education) – Classroom portion focuses on Driver’s Education and health Grade 11/12: Advanced PE – Focused on design and implementation of personal fitness portfolio

World Languages & Cultures, page 28 American Sign Language French German Latin Mandarin Chinese Spanish Spanish for Fluent Speakers

Fine/Practical Arts Electives: Courses In: – Art – Music – Theater Arts – Journalism – Business and Information Technology – Family and Consumer Sciences – Marketing Education – Technology Education

Advanced Placement Classes: Advanced Placement (AP) classes are challenging college-level courses that 10 th, 11 th, and 12 th grade students may take while in high school. Anyone who meets the prerequisites and is willing to do the work can enroll in an AP course. AP classes are weighted by 1.0 and are designated as AP courses on student transcripts as long as students take the AP end of course exam.

What are the advantages of taking AP courses? Develop intellectually College preparation College admissions May earn college credit or advanced standing at many of the nation’s colleges and universities. Weighted grade

AP course Subjects English Language & Composition English Literature & Composition Calculus AB Calculus BC Statistics Computer Science Biology Chemistry Physics World History US History US/Comparative Government Economics, Micro and Macro Human Geography Psychology French German Latin Spanish Music Theory Studio Art AP Parent Night – March 1, :30pm

Monroe Technology Center, page 53 Students can obtain industry-level certification and/or licensure through MTC programs Students earn 3 credits for classes taken at MTC Classes at MTC are available to 10, 11, and 12 th grade students Applications due the student’s guidance counselor by March 23, 2012

Monroe Technology Center Programs Administration of Justice Advanced Networking/ Network Administration Auto Collision Repair Auto Servicing Technology Biotechnology Building Construction Computer & Digital Animation Computer Integrated Engineering and Design Computer Systems Technology Cosmetology Culinary Arts Emergency Medical Technician Environmental Plant Sciences Firefighter Graphic Communications Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning Intro to Health & Medical Sciences Medical Laboratory Technology Masonry Nail Design Technology Pharmacy Technology Practical Nursing Radiology Technology Television Production Veterinary Science Welding MTC Open House – February 8, :30pm

What is CAMPUS? College Achievement: A Minority Program for Unique Students is an academic and college preparation designed to meet the specific needs of minority and first generation college students in Loudoun County. CAMPUS supports students through: Academic enrichment and support Development of self advocacy skills Mentorship opportunities College and Scholarship preparation Careful course selection Applications can be obtained from your school counselor.

AVID: Advancement Via Individualized Determination A credit bearing elective offered at PVHS 9 th -12 th Grades What is AVID? – AVID is an in-school credit-bearing academic support program that prepares students for college eligibility and success. – AVID places academically average students in advanced classes. – AVID benefits all students, but especially aims to identify and assist students without a college-going tradition in their families. – This program requires an application process … see your counselor for more details.

NJROTC Naval Junior Reserve Officers Training Corps Only offered at Loudoun County High School NJROTC-Federal program sponsored by the United States Armed Forces. Students will have to transfer to LCHS via special permission to participate in this program. All grade levels can apply. Talk to your counselor

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So what happens next? Students will meet in groups with counselors to begin selecting courses for next year (January 30 – February 10) Teachers will make recommendations based on first semester grades Students will meet with counselors individually to go over their academic plans and course selections (February 21 – April 27) AP Night for Parents and Students in PVHS Auditorium (March 1 – 6:30pm) Course selections mailed home to parents for approval (April 30) Changes to course selections can be made with student’s counselor until June 29, 2012

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