1. To The Parents of the Class of 2015
Ocoee Middle School
November 9, 2010

2. Walker Valley High School
Who is Walker Valley?
(You may view the Walker Valley High video
by clicking the Ocoee video link on the home page of

3. The High School Goal
The goal of each student, teacher, administrator and parent should be a high school diploma for each and every child.
A high school diploma does not guarantee success but it does provide a better opportunity to reach success.
A high school diploma that has a solid academic element and a real world connection is a major component in building a successful life.

4. The Goal has Requirements
Students in Bradley County are required to have 28 credits for graduation.
These credits encompass the core subjects of English, Math, Science and Social Studies. There are also requirements for World Languages, Fine Arts, Wellness, Personal Finance, an Elective Focus and Electives.
Students have 32 opportunities to obtain the required 28 credits through the scheduling system we use.

5. Credits English 4 Credits Math 4 Credits Science 3 Credits
Social Studies 3 Credits
World Languages 2 Credits
Wellness Credits
Fine Arts 1 Credit
Personal Finance ½ Credit
Elective Focus 3 Credits
Electives 6 Credits

6. Block Schedule Classes are 90 minutes each 4 classes per semester
Flex Classes 45 minutes per day for one semester
½ Flex 90 minutes for nine weeks
At the end of each semester a student completes 4 credits

7. The Academy at WV Denny Collins - Principal

8. Academics
A minimum of one Math per year: 9th Grade = Algebra I 10th Grade = Geometry 11th Grade = Algebra II 12th Grade = Math IV, Statistics, Pre-Calculus, Calculus or Bridge Math A minimum of one English per year: English 9 English 10 English 11 English 12

9. Science and Social Studies
9th Physical Science
10th Chemistry
11th Biology
*This is the sequence the Tennessee Department of Education
asks us to follow.
Social Studies
9th World History or World Geography
10th Government/Career Management
11th American History
12th Economics/Personal Finance

10. World Languages, Fine Arts and Wellness
80% of our students are now taking the required World Languages in their sophomore year.
We offer Spanish, French and German
Fine Arts+
Band, Choir, Art, Drama, Guitar, Music Theory, and Music Literature and Styles
Wellness
One credit is the required Wellness course plus ½ credit more.
Interscholastic Athletics, Marching Band, Cheerleading will substitute for the ½ Credit above the class.
+ These qualify as an Elective Focus

11. Career and Technical Education
Many offerings are available in these areas of study;
Agriculture
Business
Computer Information Systems and Applications
Criminal Justice
Engineering Design
Family and Consumer Sciences
Health Sciences
Marketing
Media Concepts

12. Elective Focus and Electives
The Elective Focus gives students an opportunity to have an area of study they wish to give extra concentration to. This can be any subject area that is above and beyond the minimum requirement for graduation.
As an example students that wish to have an Elective Focus in Science can take three science courses beyond Biology in order to qualify for the Focus credit.

13. Electives
Electives constitute those courses which are beyond the scope of the 22 state requirements.
These courses are student/parent/counselor chosen and can be classes of interest to the student or career driven choices.

14. Clubs, Sports, and Activities
Anchor Club
Beta Club
DECA
FCCLA
FFA
FTA
HOSA
Jr. Civitan

15. Clubs, Sports, and Activities
Key Club
Model UN
Mu Alpha Theta
NHS
NTHS
SGA
Skills USA
Spanish Club
TSA

16. Clubs, Sports, and Activities
Art Faith Films
Chess Green Team
Crochet Ruriteens
Drama Club Shootin’ Stangs
FBLA Super Scrappers
FCA

17. Clubs, Sports, and Activities
School Involvement
Circle of Champions
Tennessee Scholars
Yearbook
"The Spill"
Chamber of Commerce Youth Leadership
Boys'/Girls' State
Career Fair

18. Clubs, Sports, and Activities
Health Fair
Reality Check
Class Olympics
Drama Production
Musical Production
Mustang Maniacs

19. Clubs, Sports, and Activities
Community Involvement
Relay for Life
Southern Heritage Food Drive
Thanksgiving baskets
Easter baskets
Creating Christmas Memories
Blood Assurance Blood Drive

20. Clubs, Sports, and Activities
Volley for a Cure
Reading to elementary students
Habitat for Humanity
Haiti Relief Efforts
Chamber of Commerce Job Shadowing

21. Musical Organizations
Marching Band
Concert Band
Jazz Band
Color Guard
Percussion Ensemble
All East TN and All State Bands

22. Musical Organizations
Chorus
9th Grade Choir
Concert Choir
Chamber Choir
All East TN and All State Choirs

23. Clubs, Sports, and Activities
Football
Boys Soccer
Boys Tennis
Boys Basketball
Girls Tennis
Girls Basketball
Baseball

24. Clubs, Sports, and Activities
Girls Soccer
Softball
Wresting
Volleyball
Boys Bowling
Boys Cross country
Girls Bowling

25. Clubs, Sports, and Activities
Girls Cross Country
Cheerleading
Boys Track
Girls Track
Boys Golf
Girls Golf

26. We are WalkerValley Caring professionals who put students first!
Proud parents of great kids!
Great kids who achieve, excel and go beyond the minimum.
“Combining yesterday’s wisdom with today’s successes to empower tomorrow’s leaders.”
We are Walker Valley!