9 th Grade Presentation for IPS Viera High School

Class of 2017

WHO IS YOUR COUNSELOR A – EMs. Jones F – LiMs. Thornton Lo – RoMs. Wilkerson Ru – T, Collegiate HSMs. Flajole U – ZMr. Capalbo

Today’s Overview “How many credits do I need to graduate?” “Do I Have to Take Specific Classes?” Graduation Requirements “How will I know what courses to take?” 4 year Plan

We will review graduation requirements, so it all makes more sense!

You are the Class of 2017 Write your Last name then First name Sign and Date

English and Math Requirements

Science and Social Studies Requirements

PE, Career Research and Performing Fine Arts Requirements Two years in the NJROTC program, with successful completion, can be a substitute for HOPE and Performing Fine Arts credits.

Credit Totals

Additional Graduation Requirements

What Are CTE Programs? CTE at Viera High School: – Administrative Specialist – Army JROTC – Dental Aide – Early Childhood Educ. – Finance & Bus. Academy – Interior Design – Marketing – TV Production – Visual Design

Signing Time Students, at this time, please take a moment to sign at the bottom of the Graduation Requirements Form. Please tear off the bottom copy for yourself and I will pick up the top copy.

Now let’s look at your 4-Year Plan.

English Recommended English Progressions Grade 9Grade 10Grade 11Grade 12 English 1 English 2 English 3 English 4 English 1 Honors English 2 Honors English 3 Honors English 4 Honors English 1 Honors English 2 Honors AP Language DE English AP Literature DE English

Mathematics Recommended Math Progressions Grade 9Grade 10Grade 11Grade 12 Algebra 1A + Intensive Math Geometry Algebra 2 Liberal Arts Analysis of Functions Algebra 2 Advanced Algebra with Financial Applications Algebra 1 Geometry Algebra 2 Analysis of Functions Advanced Algebra with Financial Applications Geometry Honors Algebra 2 Honors Pre-Calculus AP Calculus AB AP Statistics Algebra 2 Honors Pre-Calculus AP Calculus AB AP Calculus BC AP Statistics

Science Recommended Science Progressions Grade 9Grade 10Grade 11Grade 12 Integrated Science 1 Integrated Science 2 Integrated Science 3 Science elective (1 credit) Biology 1 Chemistry 1 Student must have basic Algebra skills or higher. Physics 1 Student must be scheduled into Algebra 2 or higher level math. Science elective AP Science course (1 credit) Biology 1 Honors Student must be scheduled into Geometry, Geometry Honors, or higher level math. Chemistry 1 Honors Student must be scheduled into Algebra 2 Honors or higher level math. Physics 1 Honors Student must be scheduled into Pre-Calculus or higher level math. Science Elective Courses Marine Science Honors Environmental Science Anatomy and Physiology Honors AP Biology AP Chemistry AP Physics

Social Studies Recommended Social Studies Progressions Grade 9Grade 10Grade 11Grade 12 World History United States History Government and Economics Social Studies elective (1 credit) World History Honors United States History Honors Government Honors and Economics Honors Social Studies elective AP Social Studies course (1 credit) AP US History Government Honors and Economics Honors AP Government Social Studies elective (1 credit) Economics Honors and ½ Credit SS Elective Social Studies Electives Psychology 1 & Psychology 2 Sociology AP Psychology

Electives Things to Think About Do you have your Career Research.5 credit and your HOPE credit? Required! Don’t forget! Have you taken your Fine Arts credit yet? Again, required! Don’t forget! Have you started your two years of a foreign language for Bright Futures and College Admissions? Are you in a CTE program for graduation? You must continue or plan on starting one for next year.

Signing Time Students, at this time, please take a moment to initial the 9th grade column of the 4-year plan and enter today’s date. Please tear off the bottom copy for yourself and I will pick up the remaining copies.

9 th Grade Information Meeting 6pm Wednesday, November 20 VHS Auditorium

Student Will Take Home Bottom copy of 4-Year Plan Bottom copy of the Graduation Requirements Parent letter If your parents would like to meet with your school counselor – call the School Counseling Office to make an appointment.

Information Packet Available on VHS Website How to Calculate Your GPA FLVS Registration Checklist Bright Futures Matrix SUS Matrix Dual Enrollment Checklist Collegiate High School Information CTE Choice Program College and Career Planning Checklist