1. Your High School Journey A Step for Success

2. The World of High School
High School is a time of change and growth; Physical, Mental, Emotional, Social, and More choices, responsibilities, and independence
Tons of options
Class choices, clubs, sports and more
Adult responsibilities
College and Career Readiness
Everything counts towards college
Career and Technical Hands-on Experience

3. High School Levels Freshman – 9th grade Sophomore – 10th grade
Junior – 11th grade
Senior – 12th grade

4. 8th Grade 9-12th Grade Middle - vs - High school
Report Card
Classes are in a sequence
Teachers give lots of reminders about classwork
Official Transcript (grades permanent)
Credits to Graduate
Teachers expect students to be responsible for own work

5. High School Block Schedules
Classes last approximately 90 minutes.
Generally, classes meet every day for one semester (4X4 block schedule) or every other day for year (X/Y block schedule), or every day all year for 2 credits.
Some student schedules may include both 4X4 and X/Y courses. HYBRID

6. Class changes at the HS level have consequences
Class changes at the HS level have consequences! This is a sample -Deadlines change from one school year to another

7. Advanced Academic Programs
Nickname
Location
Advanced Placement Programs of Excellence
APPX
Colonial Forge HS, North Stafford HS, &
Stafford HS
Commonwealth Governor’s School
CGS
International Baccalaureate Program IB
Mountain View HS & Brooke Point HS
Stafford Academy for Technology
STAT
Brooke Point &
North Stafford HS

8. Diplomas All Students Earn Either: Standard Diploma - 22 Credits
Advanced Diploma – 26 Credits
Additional Diploma Opportunities:
International Baccalaureate (IB) at MV & BP
Advanced Placement International Diploma (APID)-with APPX Program at NS, SS, CF
Advanced Placement (AP) Capstone Diploma-with APPX Program at NS, SS, CF

9. Requires a minimum of 22 credits
The Standard Diploma
Requires a minimum of 22 credits
Course areas Credits Earned
English
Mathematics
Algebra I, Geometry & Algebra Functions or
Algebra I, Geometry & Algebra II
Note: Alg.1 Part 1, and Geom. Part 1 still offered
Science
Earth Science, Biology
One additional science

10. The Standard Diploma Continued
Course areas Credits Earned
History
WH9, US/VA, & Government
Health & PE 2
Economics and Personal Finance 1
Electives 4
World Language, Fine Arts or Career & Technical Education 2
Total Credits

11. The Advanced Studies Diploma
Requires a minimum of 26 credits
Course Areas Credits Earned
English
Mathematics 4
Alg. I, Geometry, Alg. II & Statistics or
Alg. I, Geometry, Alg. II, & Algebra III
Alg . Part 1 and Geom. Part 1 and Algebra Functions still offered. Must have 1 course above the level of Alg. II
Science 4
Earth Science, Biology, Chemistry & Physics/Oceanography/Anatomy,/Geology, etc.

12. The Advanced Studies Diploma Continued
Course Areas Credits Earned
History 4
WH 9, WH 10, US/VA, Govt.
Foreign Language 3 or 4
3 of 1 or 2 of 2
Health & PE 2
Electives or 2 (depending on Lang. option)
Economics & Personal Finance 1
Fine & Practical Arts or
Career & Technical Education 1
Total

13. The Standards of Learning (SOLs)
Credits
Advanced
English 2
Math 1
Science
History
Any or CTE competency exam
1 in any, other than English
Any or CTE competency exam
1 in any,
other than English
Total 6 9

14. Standard vs Advanced (Advanced does NOT mean advanced classes)
Standard Diploma
22 Required Credits
Advanced Diploma
26 Required Credits
Subject Area
Required Credits
English 4
Health/PE 2
Math 3
World Language, Fine Arts, OR Career and Technical Education
Science
Economics & Personal Finance 1
Social Studies
Electives, including 2 sequential electives
Subject Area
Required Credits
English 4
Health/PE 2
Math
World Language
Either 3 credits of one language, OR 4 (two credits of two different languages).
Science
Economics & Personal Finance 1
Social Studies
Fine Arts OR Career & Technical Education  1
Electives
3 (or 2)

15. SOL/Verified Credits Advanced Diploma Standard Diploma
Subject Area
Verified Credits
English
Grade 11 Reading
Grade 11 Writing 2
Math
Two different courses from among Alg. I, Geom, Algebra functions & data analysis, Alg. II and higher courses 1
Science
Lab Science such as Earth Science, Biology or additional Science course
Social Studies
Plus 1 student selected
TOTAL: 6
Subject Area
Verified Credits
English
Grade 11 Reading
Grade 11 Writing 2
Math
Two different courses from among Alg. I, Geom, Algebra functions & data analysis, Alg. II and higher courses
Science
Lab Science such as Earth Science, Biology, Chemistry and Physics
Social Studies
Plus 1 student selected
TOTAL: 1 9

16. Advanced Academic ProgramsIB
Offered at MVHS and BPHS
Internationally recognized
Includes Ext. Essay and Theory of Knowledge (TOK)
Transportation NOT provided
Application required
IB Night at MV 2/9/17
CGS
Regional Academic Gifted Education Program
Transportation provided to North Stafford from MVHS
Application required and due 2/14/17 to Mr. Trotta.

17. APPX Program available at CFHS, NSHS, & SHS
Transportation NOT provided
Includes AP Capstone Diploma Program
Requires Registration Agreement
Information Session 2/14/17. Sign up in Counseling

18. STAT Academy
These programs provide specialized instruction in network systems, engineering, and biomedical sciences.
Academic Core STAT Courses are Honors Level.
Transportation provided to North Stafford from MVHS
Requires an application; available in the Counseling office.
Presentation 2/17/17 in cafeteria; MUST sign up in Counseling office to attend.

19. Career and Technical Education
Career and Technical Education *All students are encouraged to seek Career and Technical Education. (CTE) course that provide a foundation for their career plans and career interests. Industry Certification exams are available in many CTE courses. *Attendance, Self-discipline, and safety awareness are vital to successful enrollment and completion of CTE courses. * While students pursuing an Advanced Studies Diploma may enhance their career plans by enrolling in CTE course, students pursuing a Standard Diploma MUST complete two sequential electives or a CTE concentration and pass an industry certification. * Sequential electives MUST be selected from the same discipline or subject area to qualify as sequential electives, i.e. both course from Agriculture, business, Health and Medical Sciences….etc.

20. Required Sequential Electives
The Standard Diploma requires a minimum of two sequential elective courses to prepare for the workforce or continued education beyond high school.

21. Course Descriptions
Each core and elective class is described in detail in the Program of Studies (POS).
Honors classes are offered in certain subjects and in all Advanced Academic Programs.
Honors placement depends on grades and teacher recommendations. Please see the POS for grade requirements.

22. English English 9: Meets requirement for graduation for all diplomas.
English 9 Honors:
Must have a B in English 8 and teacher recommendation.
Meets requirement for graduation for all diplomas.

23. Math 8 Students Algebra I:
Recommended if “C” or higher earned in Math 8.
Meets requirement for graduation for all diplomas.
Algebra I Part I & Part II:
Recommended if grade earned in Math 8 is lower than a “C”.
Both parts required to meet Algebra I requirement for graduation for all diplomas.

24. Algebra & Geometry Students
Advanced Algebra I
Advanced Geometry
Geometry or
Advanced Geometry
*Math Teacher will Recommend Placement
Algebra II Or
Advanced Algebra II
*Math Teacher will Recommend Placement

25. Social Studies MVHS NSHS/CFHS World History/Geography I or Honors
World History/Geography II, Honors, or AP
US History, AP US History
US Government, or AP Comparative Government
World History/Geography II Honors: IB Candidates
(Considering or Committed to Program)

26. Science
Earth Science: Meets requirement for graduation for all diplomas.
Earth Science Honors:
Recommended if “B” or higher earned in 8th grade Science.(Available for APPX, & STAT candidates) If Full IB take Biology Honors
Meets requirement for graduation for all diplomas.

27. World Languages
Spanish
French
German
Latin
ASL

28. Health & Physical Education 9 – Required for All 9th Grade Students
Health & PE
Health & Physical Education 9 – Required for All 9th Grade Students
Health & Physical Education 10 (Dr. Ed. Included) - Required for All 10th Grade Students

29. Electives
World Language may count as an elective per diploma selection.
Electives to help you discover your talents and direction for life
Art, music, business & marketing, technology, work & family studies, foreign language, etc.

30. …balanced with … Extracurricular Activities Meet new people
Learn new skills
Athletic Activities
Meet friends
Learn teamwork
Get in shape and have fun!

31. Grades are important!
All your grades are part of your GPA (grade point average)
Colleges and employers will use your GPA to help determine what kind of student or worker you will be.

32. Being a well-rounded person is equally important!
Involvement in activities, sports, community service
Leadership roles in extracurricular activities
Work or volunteer experience
Recommendations from supervisors, teachers

33. Sample 4x4 9th Grade Schedule
Block
Semester1
Semester 2 1
English 9
W. History 1 2
Earth Science
Algebra 1 3
PE 9
Spanish 1 4
Keyboarding
Principles of Bus & Mktg
Credits

34. Sample Modified Block-Hybrid
Day
Semester1
Semester 2 1 XY
English 10
W. History II 2
Biology
Geometry 3 X
Band Y
PE 10 4
Spanish 2
Spanish 3
Credits
3+2 (year long)
= 5

35. PROMOTION 5 credits from 9th to 10th 10 credits from 10th to 11th
Minimum of 22 or 26 credits to Graduate

36. The TRANSCRIPT: Your High School Story
Final Grades for All Courses
Cumulative GPA (Grade Point Average)
Verified Credits (passed SOL)

37. Deleting Courses
High school courses may be deleted or “expunged” prior to arrival into H.S.
Parents must submit in writing a request to have final grades deleted from H. S. academic record.
Request must be received within 30 days of posting of final grades.
If the course in question is required, the course must be retaken in order to meet the requirements for graduation.

38. Weighted Credit Explanation
Weighted credit is the process by which an additional quality point is added to the total quality point value of a grade earned.
Quality point value of an “A+”= 4.5
Weighted quality point value of an “A+”= 5.5
Advanced Placement and Dual Enrollment Courses have weighted value.

39. SO, as your High School journey begins:
Be involved in, and responsible for your own high school story!
Ask questions and utilize the many resources here for you.
Enjoy this time of academic and personal growth
Dare to dream about where your journey will lead….

40. Registration: What to Expect
Meeting with students in labs starting February 21st to begin the process of signing up online
Your student should come home with a registration packet: course catalog, “cheat sheets” for each high school and OCR process, 4 year plan document (ACP), high school registration form (this paper copy is very important!).
Each Course Request Form must have the parent’s signature.

41. Registration: ACP

42. Registration: What to Expect
Don’t have this info? Reach out to Ms. Kugler in the Counseling Center

43. Registration: What to Expect
Select “COURSE REQUEST” on the left side of the screen

44. Registration: What to Expect

45. Registration: What to Expect
RECOMMENDED WAY TO SEARCH

46. Registration: What to Expect
It is highly recommended that you search by COURSE ID, which can be found on your student’s high school registration form

47. Registration: What to Expect
Repeat the previous steps until EIGHT courses have been requested, to include ENGLISH, MATH, SCIENCE, SOCIAL STUDIES, PE, and ELECTIVE(S)

48. Registration: What to Expect
The process to add alternative electives is the same: it is recommended that you search by COURSE ID as some courses may be difficult to find when searching under “department”

49. Registration: What to Expect
Click on “CLICK HERE TO RETURN TO COURSE REQUEST SUMMARY” to see an overview of what you have selected

50. Registration: An Overview
We will meet with students during their elective blocks to assist with registering online beginning February 21st
Every student will bring home a packet that consists of a course catalog, “cheat sheets”, four year planning form, high school registration form
Please send your student’s signed and completed registration to us by Friday, March 10th
Each course selection form must have a parent signature and also should match the selections made online – ultimately we will refer to the signed registration form

51. HS Freshman Orientation Night
WILL BE HELD IN MARCH.
PLEASE ATTEND THE ORIENTATION WITH YOUR CHILD.

52. Questions????
Please call RTMS Counseling Office at