1. Titan Registration – 2019
Rising 9th grade

2. A little about Hidden Valley High School
Approximately 1000 students
Three lunches (mixed grades)
Eight blocks, start at 8:20 – end at 3:25
8 A/B schedule
Principal: Lori Wimbush
Assistant Principals:
Cole Shepherd
Tina Turner

3. Resources available at HVHS:
Counselors
Kelley McCall: A – G
Tony Hughes: H – P
Margo Taylor: Q – Z

4. Hidden Valley High School
You will soon be a Titan
And no longer an Eagle

5. GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS Rising 9th – Class of 2022
STANDARD DIPLOMA
ADVANCED DIPLOMA
Subject Area
Credits
English 4
Math 3
Science
Social Science
Health/PE 2
Fine Art/Career & Tech Ed 1
Electives
(NOTE: 2 must be sequential)
2 or 3
Economics & Personal Finance
World Language
3 of 1 language
2 of 2 languages
3 or 4
* Must pass an Industry Certification Test
TOTAL 22 26 5

6. Virginia Western Community College Dual Enrollment
Why would you want to take a dual enrollment course?
Opportunity to earn college credit
Extra weight towards your grade point average (GPA)
Courses Available for 9th graders
Economics and Personal Finance
MS Office Applications
Computer Aided Drafting and Technical Drawing
Requirements – Must pass VPT – English and Math
Take dual enrollment very seriously!
Explain advantages versus disadvantages of dual enrollment
Explain VWCC enrollment process – apply online, take Virginia Placement Test
A student must earn a grade of “C” or better to transfer to a four year university.

7. Requirements for the Class of 2022
Standard Diploma
Students pass an industry certification test
Both diplomas
Students must complete one virtual course
Economics & Finance (even the face to face course) satisfies this requirement
Virtual Courses that are available for rising 9th graders are: Earth Science, Pre-AP Earth Science, Economics and Personal Finance, Geometry, Algebra II. Students completing the required RCPS Economics and Personal Finance face to face (which includes an online component) will satisfy the online requirement also.

8. RCPS Virtual High School
Can enroll in one online course for free (must have a study hall)
In order for course to be free, it MUST be requested at registration
Courses available for 9th graders
Earth Science, Pre-AP Earth Science
Geometry, Algebra II
Economics and Personal Finance

9. Promotion/Retention Policy page 5
Must pass ALL 4 core Middle School subjects
English
Mathematics
Science
Social Studies

10. Removal of Credit-Bearing Course(s) from the Scholastic Record page 4
Option only in 8th grade – Must be removed prior to the beginning of the next school year 2018 – 2019
Only for Algebra I, Geometry, World Language, Keyboarding

11. Where to Find Your Registration Guide
Roanoke County Public School webpage
Hidden Valley High School webpage
The best resource for registration is the Roanoke County Registration Guide. The guide is available 24 hours a day on the Roanoke County Public Schools webpage. The registration guide gives details about every class offered here at Hidden Valley as well as other important information about your education such as graduation requirements.

13. Let’s Get Started…
On the inside back cover of your registration guide, write the following:
2018 – 2019 DREAM SCHEDULE 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8.
6 BACK-UP ELECTIVES 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.
Have students write their name on the outside of their registration guide
In the inside or back cover have them do the following:
1.) Write the name of their counselor
2.) Make the two lists from above

14. Let’s Make a Schedule: Core Courses
SUBJECT AREA
AVAILABLE COURSES
ENGLISH
General English 9
Pre-AP English 9
MATHEMATICS
Algebra I – Double Block, Algebra I, Geometry DB, Geometry, Pre-AP Geometry, AFDA, Algebra II, Pre-AP Algebra II
SCIENCE
Earth Science, Pre-AP Earth Science
SOCIAL STUDIES
World Geography, Pre-AP World Geography,
Pre-AP World History I
HEALTH/PE
Health/PE 9

15. Now, let’s pick some ELECTIVES!
Art (page 17)
Art I
Computer Graphics I
Digital Photography/Art I/CTE
Business & Information Technology (page 30)
Principles of Business & Marketing
Information Technology Fundamentals
Microsoft Office Applications (Dual)
Economics & Personal Finance (Dual)

16. Computer Science & Technology page 31
Pre-AP Computer Programming

17. English Electives page 19
Theater I
Photojournalism I (Yearbook)*
Journalism I (Newspaper)*
*Applications available in counseling office

18. Family & Consumer Science pages 31 - 33
Nutrition & Wellness
Intro to Culinary Arts
Child Development ( ) *
Fashion & Interior Design ( )*
* offered alternating years only

19. Marketing page 33
Introduction to Marketing

20. Music pages 22 – 23 Concert or Symphonic Band Stage Band Mixed Chorus
With/Without Marching
Stage Band
Mixed Chorus
Music Theory & Composition

21. Technology Education Pages 34 - 35 Geospatial Technology
CAD & Technical Drawing*
* Dual Enrollment optional 21

22. World Language pages 28 – 30 French I – II German I Latin I – II
Spanish I – II
Bonjour
¡Hola!
Guten Tag
Salve

23. You Should Have Something Like…
1.)
English Choice
2.)
Math Choice
3.)
Science Choice
4.)
Social Studies Choice
5.)
Health/PE9
6.)
World Language (Advanced Diploma) or an Elective
7.)
Elective
8.)
Elective or Study Hall
PLUS 6 Elective Back-up options!

24. Specialty Programs pages 11 – 15
Burton Center for Arts & Technology
Engineering, Mass Communications, Performing Arts, Visual Arts
If you are interested in a BCAT program, be sure to tell your counselor during your registration appointment.
Applications are available on-line
Burton will visit HVMS to meet with interested students.
Governor’s School for Science & Technology (page 9)
Applications available at Governor’s School Informational Meetings ONLY
In addition to regular electives, there are also a number of a specialty programs students can enroll in such as the Burton Center for Arts & Technology, the Regional Governor’s School, & the Virginia Western Regional Academy for Advanced Technology.
Students interested in attending Burton or the Virginia Western Academy should tell their counselor during their registration appointment. All Burton blocks will be during the regular school day & school bus transportation to BCAT will be provided.
Students interested in attending the Regional Governor’s School should attend the informational meetings to get an application. The dates for meetings are posted on the Counseling webpage. 24

25. Burton Programs page 30 – 37 Auto Service Technology Building Trades
Computer Information Technology
Cosmetology
Criminal Justice
Culinary Arts
Cyber Security
Early Childhood Education
Emergency Medical Technician
Game Design & Programming
Masonry
Mechatronics/Robotics
Motorsports Technology
Networking
Introduction to Nursing Careers
Teaching Internship
Welding
Burton has many programs that may be of interest to you. If these programs are of interest to you, be sure to let your counselor know. Check the registration guide for descriptions of each of the Burton programs.

26. Air Force Junior ROTC page 37-38
Located at William Byrd High School
Grades 9 through 12
There are transportation options. Discuss with your counselor if interested.
Who might be interested?
College ROTC program
Military
Leadership, Citizenship, Character, and Fitness

27. Electives! Choices! Decisions!
Study Halls & Remediation Blocks
Full Year
Students can also sign up for study halls. You don’t get credit for study halls, but you do get an opportunity to get extra help, work on homework, & most importantly keep your grades high! 27

28. from Administration about Electives
An Important Message
from Administration about Electives
At any time, administration reserves the right to drop an elective choice and add in a mandatory remediation period if we believe extra support will benefit your academic success at Hidden Valley High School.

29. Course Request Changes
If you would like to make changes to your course request after your registration appointment, you must complete the COURSE REQUEST CHANGE FORM, have it signed by your parent, & returned to your MIDDLE SCHOOL COUNSELOR by February 14, 2018.
The form will be available in counseling offices and on the counseling webpage.

30. 2018 – 2019 Schedule Changes
Schedule changes for 2018 – 2019 school year will be considered as follows:
Failure of a course that is a prerequisite for a scheduled course or a graduation requirement
Human or computer error
Grouping adjustments and/or balancing of class sizes
Recommendations of the child study committee or IEP committee

31. Teacher Recommendations
Procedure: Your middle school teachers make recommendations based on your performance in classes.
HVHS Counselors support teacher recommendations. You will need to sign up for the level they recommend (or below) or parents complete a waiver requesting a higher level.
Waivers available in counseling offices

32. Registration Appointments with your high school counselor
When: January 11, 17 & 18
Schedule will be posted in English classes
How Long: 10 minutes
How to Prepare: View Registration Guide, make 6 elective choices, make list of questions
Schedules changes will be limited next year