1. Course Scheduling 2016- 2017

2. Graduation Requirements Advanced Studies Diploma Course Credits Verified Credits English42 (Reading/Writing) Mathematics42 Laboratory Science42 Soc. Studies42 Foreign Language 3/4 (3 yrs of 1 language or 2 yrs of 2 languages) Health and PE2 Fine arts or CTE class1 Econ. & Personal Fin.1 Electives 3 1 (Math, science or social studies) TOTAL CREDITS 26 9 TOTAL CREDITS 26 9 *** Verified credit is earned by passing the course and passing an SOL end-of-course test.

3. Graduation Requirements Standard Diploma Course Credits Verified Credits English 4 2 (Reading/Writing) Mathematics 3 1 Laboratory Science 3 1 Social Studies 4 1 Health and PE 2 Fine Arts or CTE classes 2 Econ. & Personal Finance 1 Electives** 3 1 (Math, Science or Social Studies) * TOTAL CREDITS 22 6 TOTAL CREDITS 22 6 ** Courses to satisfy elective requirement must include at least 2 sequential electives * Class of 2017+ must pass an industry credential exam

4. Choosing Classes  Talk to your parents and teachers and then select your classes in StudentVue  Watch the following YouTube video for a demonstration on how to choose your classes in StudentVue before meeting with your counselor: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8 wrd1w7DbJ8 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8 wrd1w7DbJ8

5.  Check out the Catalog of Course Offerings on the SCPS website under Site Shortcuts for course descriptions  Select courses needed for your diploma type, up to 8 credits (classes offered at the Career and Tech Center are usually 2 – 4 credits)  Select 3 alternate elective courses!  Email or visit your counselor with any questions

6. Dates to Meet with Counselors by Grade Level Sophomores - PE 10 March 14 - 21 March 14 - 21 Freshmen – PE 9 March 22 – April 4 March 22 – April 4 Juniors – English 11 April 5 - 12 April 5 - 12

7. New Classes  AP Research: 11 – 12, prerequisite is AP Seminar  Technical Theatre: 9 – 12 (production, behind-the- scenes)  Engineering Explorations I: 9 - 12  Engineering Studies: 11 - 12  Dual Enrollment Calculus: 11 – 12 (Germanna enrollment and placement test required) Prerequisite is DE Pre-Calc or Math Analysis  AP Computer Science Principles: 9-12 prerequisite is completion of Algebra I

8. AP Capstone Program Model Students who earn scores of 3 or higher on the AP Seminar and AP Research Exams and on four additional AP Exams of their choosing will receive the AP Capstone Diploma™. Students who earn scores of 3 or higher on the AP Seminar and AP Research Exams only will receive the AP Seminar and Research Certificate™ AP Capstone Diploma ™ AP Research & Seminar Certificate ™ A two-course sequence that provides students with the critical thinking and research skills needed to succeed in college and stand-out in the admission process

9.  Investigate real-world topics from multiple perspectives  Carefully analyze information, write evidence-based arguments and effectively communicate them  Work independently and with a team to research a topic, develop a written report and deliver a presentation AP Seminar – Started Fall 2015 Students learn how to: 1.Team Project & Presentation 25% 2. Individual Essay & Presentation 35% 3.Written Exam 40% Exam score based on: Teachers & Students select and study 2-4 topics. Example Topics Democracy Education Revolution Freedom Protest Technology Sustainability Taken in 10 th, 11 th, or 12 th grade.

10.  Design, plan, and conduct a year-long mentored, research- based investigation  Apply research methods and practices to address a real-world topic selected by the student  Write a college-level research paper, present and orally defend the findings and research methodology AP Research – Starting Fall 2016 Students learn how to: 1.Research Process 15% 1.Academic Thesis Paper (~5,000 words) 70% 1.Public Presentation and Oral Defense 15% Exam score based on: AP Seminar is a prerequisite to AP Research.

11. Offers wide variety of training programs in such things as cosmetology, auto mechanics, robotics, nursing, and much more! There is an application that must be turned in for possible acceptance into the SCTC. Applicants are reviewed based on attendance, grades, and behavior. ALL applications for the Career & Technical Center must be filled out with your counselor during scheduling. Deadline is April 14. Nursing app deadline is April 28 ( placement testing is due before the deadline) Career/Technical Education

12. Scheduling Reminders Students may not schedule more than one non-credit course (study hall or aide position). Early release is available only to students who have scheduled a co-operative education course (Marketing, Business COE, Veterinary Science with COE, Horticulture with COE, or Agriculture with COE). Only Dual Enrollment and Advanced Placement courses are weighted. Students may not schedule two new English classes during the same year!

13. Schedule Adjustments After the 2016 – 2017 school year begins, schedule changes will be made only under the following conditions: 1.Failure of a course which is a prerequisite for a scheduled course or graduation requirement. 2. Clerical error 3. Change in a program of studies. 4. Balancing of class sizes.

14. Wrap-Up Review the course descriptions in the Course Offerings Catalog Online to understand course content, prerequisites, and level of difficulty. Review the course descriptions in the Course Offerings Catalog Online to understand course content, prerequisites, and level of difficulty. Discuss your course selection with your parents and current teachers before choosing your classes in StudentVue Discuss your course selection with your parents and current teachers before choosing your classes in StudentVue Choose your classes in Student Vue before meeting with your counselor Choose your classes in Student Vue before meeting with your counselor BE SURE TO SELECT 3 ALTERNATIVE ELECTIVES in STUDENT VUE BE SURE TO SELECT 3 ALTERNATIVE ELECTIVES in STUDENT VUE