2. Take Challenging Courses Big or small… …Make an impact at WHS!

3. Advanced StudiesStandard Discipline areaUnits of Credit Verified credits required English42 Mathematics42 Science42 Social Studies42 Foreign Language3 Health/PE2 Fine Arts or Career and Technical Education 1 Electives3 Economics/Financ e 11 (student choice) Totals269 Discipline areaUnits of Credit Verified credits required English42 Mathematics31 Science31 Social Studies31 Health/PE2 Fine Arts or Career and Technical Education 2 Electives4 Economics/Finan ce 11 (student choice) Totals226

4. Advanced Studies Diploma Standard Diploma  One Virtual Course  One Career and Technical Education Industry Credential  Sequential Electives

6. Virtual Virginia Classes The e-learning program is provided by the Virginia Department of Education and offers online access to courses for students. Some classes students will incur associated costs. AP Virtual Virginia courses are free of charge for Early College Scholars. Dual Enrollment DE is where students are enrolled in high school and college courses simultaneously. Students will be responsible for tuition in some classes. Currently, DE credits are received through Paul D. Camp Community College, but are taught at WHS.

7. The Early College Scholars program allows eligible high school students to earn at least 15 hours of transferable college credit while completing the requirements for an Advanced Studies Diploma. The result is a more productive senior year and a substantial reduction in college tuition. Students earning a college degree in seven semesters instead of eight can save an average of $5,000 in expenses. To qualify for the Early College Scholars program, a student must: have a "B" average or better; be pursuing an Advanced Studies Diploma; and take and complete college ‐ level course work (i.e., Advanced Placement or dual enrollment) that will earn at least 15 transferable college credits.

8. Governor’s School for the Arts, Norfolk, VA A secondary visual and performing arts school provides instruction in dance, instrumental and vocal music, musical theater, theater, and visual arts for students with a high degree of artistic talent and potential for growth. Governor’s School for Science and Technology, Hampton, VA A highly competitive math/science program with strands in engineering, biological sciences or scientific programming.

9. Your GPA is impacted by your grades NOW

10. Step 1: Get out your iPad Step 2: Open your IWCS student email Step 3: Open your email from eaddison Step 4: Click to open the google form

11. Student (Lunch) Number FIRST Name LAST Name Teacher: Mrs. Carroll Pick your class block

12. Last name A - O Ms. Addison Last name P - Z Ms. Krohn March 21, 2016

13. Class of 2019 Example: To find a stable career in a school setting, working with children. I may want to pursue an additional degree to become a school administrator.

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16. What specific career are you MOST Interested in pursuing? HOW will you accomplish your goal of attaining that career? Which diploma type will put you on the right track?

17. INCLUDING CLASSES FROM 1 ST AND 2 ND SEMESTERS!

18. Math Sequence (guidelines) Algebra I Geometry, Honors Geometry Algebra II or OR Algebra, Functions, and Honors Algebra II/Trig Data Analysis Functions Trig, DE Probability & Statistics, DE Math Analysis DE Calculus, AP Calculus, AP Stats Algebra, Functions, and Data Analysis

19. Science Sequence (guidelines) Earth Science (Honors) Biology (Honors) Chemistry, Oceanography, Ecology, Anatomy and Physiology, Physics AP Biology, AP Chemistry, AP Physics

20. English 10, Honors English 10 English Geometry, Honors Geometry Algebra II, Honors Algebra II/Trig Mathematics Biology, Honors Biology Science AP European, Honors World History II, World History II (this category is not needed for Standard Diploma) Social Studies Spanish, Latin Foreign LanguageHealth/PE 10/Driver Ed

21. Theater Arts Band Chorus Guitar Art Information Technology Fundamentals Programming Advanced Programming Database Design and Management Advanced Database Design Engineering Explorations Engineering Analysis & Applications II Engineering Concepts & Processes III Horticulture Sciences Introduction to Animal Sciences Intro to Plant Systems Greenhouse Plant Production & Management Small Animal Care I & II Courses for 11 th /12 th : Sociology Photojournalism (Yearbook) Advanced PE EMT I & II

22. English 11, Honors English 11, AP Language and Composition English Algebra II, Honors Algebra II/Trig, Algebra, Functions, & Data Analysis, Functions Trig, Math Analysis, Prob & Stats Mathematics Chemistry, Oceanography, Ecology, Physics, AP Biology, Honors Anatomy and Physiology Science VA/US History, Honors VA/US History, AP US History Social Studies ***Recommended for 11 th or 12 th : ECONOMICS & PERSONAL FINANCE***

23. If GSA or GSST is a consideration inyour plan for 11 th and 12 th grade course selections.KEEP IN MIND: - GSST will cover math & sciencecredits for 11 th and 12 th grades - AP courses are worth 2 credits

24. English 12, DE English 12, AP Literature English VA/US Government, Honors Government, AP Government Social Studies Algebra II, Functions Trig, Math Analysis, Calculus, AP Calculus, DE Probability & Statistics, Math Chemistry, Physics, Oceanography, AP Chemistry AP Biology, Anatomy & Physiology Science