1. First Colonial High School Rising Ninth Grade Information Night

2. Counseling Department 2014-2015 Assignments
Beanie Schleicher Counselor A -- Cr
Talesha Wagner Director Cu – G
Judy Mayes Counselor H – Mb
Katherine Metzgar Counselor Mc – Sa
Andy Miller Counselor Sc – Z
Eric Shelstad LSA Counselor
Eric James Student Support Specialist
Stormy Holt ACCESS Advisor
Introductions including caseload breakdown and collateral duties.

3. All students will have a 30 minute lunch built into their schedule
High School Day
School Hours 7:20 a.m. – 2:10 p.m.
Block Scheduling
“A”, “B” Day (4 blocks per day)
First Block- 90 minutes
Second Block - 90 minutes
Third Block- 125 minutes to provide lunch for all students
Fourth Block- 90 minutes
All students will have a 30 minute lunch built into their schedule

4. Graduation Requirements

5. SOL and CREDIT Requirements for Graduation
Units of Credit SOL Verified Units of Credit
22 2 ENGLISH, 1 MATH,
1 SCIENCE, 1 SOCIAL
STUDIES, 1 STUDENT-
SELECTED
26 2 ENGLISH, 2 MATH,
2 SCIENCE, 2 SOCIAL STUDIES, 1 STUDENT- SELECTED TEST
STANDARD
DIPLOMA
ADVANCED
STUDIES
DIPLOMA

6. What are credits? Credits are “standard” or “verified”
“Standard” credits are earned by passing the course.
“Verified” credits are earned by passing the course and a related SOL test.

7. ADVANCED STUDIES DIPLOMA
ENGLISH 4
SOCIAL STUDIES
( History and Government Required)
MATHEMATICS
Algebra 2 Required
SCIENCE
(From 3 Disciplines: Earth Science, Biology, Chemistry or Physics)
WORLD LANGUAGE
(3 years of one language or 2 years of 2 different languages) 3
HEALTH and P.E. 2
FINE ART or
CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION (CTE)
Fine Arts: Music, Theatre, or Art Courses
CTE: Business, Technology, Consumer Science, Marketing 1
ECONOMICS AND FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT
ELECTIVES
VIRTUAL COURSE
TOTAL CREDITS 26

8. STANDARD DIPLOMA TOTAL CREDITS 22 ENGLISH 4 SOCIAL STUDIES 3
( History and Government required) 3
MATHEMATICS
SCIENCE
(from 2 disciplines Earth Science, Biology, Chemistry or Physics)
HEALTH and P.E. 2
WORLD LANGUAGE,
FINE ARTS or CAREER & TECHNICAL EDUCATION (CTE)
Fine Arts: Music, Theatre, or Art Courses
CTE: Business, Technology, Marketing, Family and Consumer Science
ECONOMICS AND FINANCIAL
MANAGEMENT 1
ELECTIVES
(Courses Should Include at Least Two Sequential Electives)
VIRTUAL COURSE
CTE INDUSTRY CERTIFICATION
TOTAL CREDITS 22

9. Mandatory Graduation Requirement for the entering class of 2015-2016
All students for the Advanced and Standard Diploma must take a virtual course before graduation.
Students that are seeking the Standard Diploma must earn a CTE Industry Certification before graduation.

10. End-of-Course Tests Available for Verified Credit
English
English 11: Reading
English 11: Writing
Math
Algebra 1
Geometry
Algebra II
Continued…..

11. End-of-Course Tests Continued
Science
Earth Science
Biology
Chemistry
Social Studies
World History to 1500 A.D.
World History since 1500 A.D.
World Geography
VA and US History

12. FRESHMAN SCHEDULE
Either Six classes with two “It’s Academic” study blocks, Seven classes with one “It’s Academic” study block, or Eight classes with no “It’s Academic” study block
English 9 or Honors English 9
Algebra I Part 1&2 with Algebra lab or Geometry Part 1&2 with Geometry lab, Geometry Honors, or Algebra II, Algebra II/Trig
Earth Science or Biology
World History I, World History II or AP Human Geography (counselor recommendation required)
Health and PE I
Elective and /or World Language

13. AP REGISTRATION COMMITMENT FORM
All ninth graders that sign up for an AP Human Geography will be required to sign the AP Registration Commitment Form.
Students will not be able to drop an AP course until after the first grading period.
All students must still remain in at least 6 credits worth of courses.

14. Recommended Freshman Electives
Intro to Theatre Arts
Studio Theatre (permission of instructor)
Art Foundations
Mixed Chorus
Music and Theatre Appreciation
Band (placement by director)
Orchestra (placement by director)
Music Theory I, II
Keyboarding/Design, Multimedia & Web Tech
IT Fundamentals
Computer Information Systems
Electricity/Electronics
Intro to Foods I/II
Naval Science (ROTC)
Parenting/Intro to Child Care
Resource Management
Basic Technical Drawing
Public Speaking
Think Tank (identified gifted)
Leadership Skills
Construction Technology
Small Engines/Power & Transportation

15. How Students Get The Most Out Of High School During Their Freshmen Year
Keep Grades Up !
Choose A Good Selection of Courses and Electives
Get Involved In Extracurricular Activities
Community Service Activities
Involvement In Leadership Activities
Explore Career Interests (e.g. job shadowing and career interest inventories)

16. STUDENT
PARENT
SCHOOL

17. School Resources Website: http://www.firstcolonialhs.vbschools.com
Subscribe to My School Mail for Updates and First Colonial PTSA Newsletter
Click on “Staff” to Access All Teacher Accounts
Informational Evening Programs
SOL Tutoring
Planner (includes school rules and information)
ACCESS Foundation

18. Secondary School Curriculum/
For More Information
See the
Secondary School Curriculum/
Student Guide
Available on the Web

19. Questions?