1. What is my path? Transitioning to High Schools & PWCS Specialty Programs

2. GET TO KNOW YOUR COUNSELOR!!!!!! It is EXTREMELY important for you to know who your school counselor is and what the school counseling office has to offer. Ask about: Scholarships After school programs Clubs and activities-GET INVOLVED!! Community activities Help with organization, homework, test, etc Counselors are here to HELP YOU!

3. USE YOUR RESOURCES!!!! Available resources to enhance success Student Agenda Parent Portal School Fusion After-School Tutoring Parents Teachers Counselors AND MORE!!!!!!!!!

4. Graduation Requirements The state of Virginia offers two types of diplomas to regular education* students: STANDARD DIPLOMA ADVANCED STUDIES DIPLOMA Note: you will receive a “carnegie unit course credit when you actually pass a class. The credit is considered verified when you pass that SOL in that course per VDOE. *Students with disabilities may be eligible to receive and “Applied Studies” diploma.

5. Standard Diploma 22 Standard Credits English 4 Mathematics 3 Laboratory Science3 Social Studies 3 Health/PE 2 World Language/ Fine Arts/Career2 Economics/Finance1 Electives 4 CTE Credential 1 Virtual Course 6 Verified Credits English 2 (Reading/Writing) Math 1 Science 1 Soc. Studies 1 Student Selected 1

6. Advanced Studies Diploma 26 Standard Credits English 4 Mathematics 4 Laboratory Science4 Social Studies 4 Health/PE 2 World Language/ 3 Fine Arts/Career1 Economics/Finance1 Electives 3 CTE Credential 1 Virtual Course 9 Verified Credits English 2 (Reading/Writing) Math 2 Science 2 Soc. Studies 2 Student Selected 1

7. Standards of Learning (SOL) SOL SubjectsSOL Courses Advanced Diploma Verified Credit Requirement Standard Diploma Verified Credit Requirement EnglishEnglish 11 Reading & Writing 22 MathematicsAlgebra I Geometry Algebra II 21 ScienceBiology I Earth Science Chemistry 21 World HistoryWorld History I World History II US/VA History 21 Student Selected11 Total96

8. Transcripts A transcript is a resume for life after High School. The information on transcripts includes course history, credits earned, GPA, and class rank. Freshman Year is as important as any other year.

9. SAMPLE TRANSCRIPT

10. Promotion Requirements 9 th Grade Successful completion of eighth grade 10 th GradeFive credits, three of which must be in required courses 11 th GradeEleven credits, six of which must be in required courses 12 th Grade Sixteen credits, nine of which must be in required courses

11. Specialty Program Information Nights All Information Nights begin at 7 PM. They will be listed on the school website and announced on the PA in the mornings and afternoons. IT IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY TO LOOK ON THE WEB PAGE AND LISTEN TO THE MORNING ANNOUCEMENTS FOR INFORMATION NIGHT DATES AND TIMES! DON’T GET LEFT BEHIND!

12. Specialty Program County-Wide Information Programs October 26, 2015, 7-9pm at Gar-field High School October 27, 2015, 7-9pm at Stonewall Jackson High School Information is available about a range of programs, check the 2016-17 HIGH SCHOOL PROGRAM OPPORTUNITIES guide for more information

13. School Information Nights Forest Park High School November 19, 2015 Program(s): Center for Information and Technology, including Network and Design and Engineering

14. School Information Nights Freedom High School November 5, 2015 Program(s): Center for Environmental and Natural Science Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning

15. School Information Nights Woodbridge High School October 29, 2015 and January 14, 2016 Program(s): 1. Advanced Placement Scholars Specialty Program 2. Cosmetology 3. Project Lead the Way

16. School Information Nights Colgan High School November 16, 2015 - Kelly Leadership Center Programs: 1. Center for Fine and Performing Arts 2. Project Lead the Way

17. School Information Nights Potomac HS November 5, 2015 and January 13, 2016 Program(s): 1. Cambridge Program 2. Culinary Arts 3. Welding 4. Project Lead the Way

18. School Information Nights Gar-Field High School November 17, 2015 Program(s): 1. International Baccalaureate Program 2. Project Lead the Way

19. School Information Nights Battlefield HS November 5, 2015 and January 7, 2016 Program(s): 1. Center for Information Technology, including Network Design & Engineering

20. School Information Nights Brentsville District High School November 19, 2015 and January 7, 2016 Program(s): 1. Cambridge Program 2. Horticulture

21. School Information Nights C.D. Hylton High School November 12, 2015 and January 12, 2016 Program(s): 1. Center for International Studies and Languages 2. Auto Technology 3. Television Production

22. School Information Nights Stonewall Jackson High School November 12, 2015 and January 7, 2016 Program(s): 1. International Baccalaureate Program 2. Cosmetology 3. Project Lead the Way

23. School Information Nights Osbourn Park High School TBD Program(s): 1. The Biotechnology Center 2. Auto Technology 3. Medical and Health Science (can only apply 11 th grade year) 4. Practical Nursing (can only apply 12 th grade year) 5. Project Lead the Way

24. School Information Nights Patriot High School November 5, 2015 Program(s): 1. Advanced Placement Scholars Specialty Program 2. Building Trades 3. Culinary Arts 4. Project Lead the Way

25. JROTC Programs All high schools, with the exception of Brentsville and Patriot, have a JROTC program. Information may be available at the information night programs. Students’ whose base school is Brentsville may transfer to Stonewall Jackson for JROTC and will be admitted if space is available. Students’ whose base high school is Patriot may apply to either Battlefield or Stonewall Jackson for JROTC and will be admitted is space is available.

26. Remember: CTE programs have 2 options…Transfer & Transport If accepted in one of the program listed below that you apply for your must transfer to that school: Agriculture- Brentsville HS Automotive Technology-Hylton HS Project Lead the Way(Engineering Program)- Gar-field, Potomac, Woodbridge, Osbourn Park, Patriot, Stonewall Jackson Television Productions-Hylton HS Welding-Potomac High School

27. Transport…….. If you apply to one of the programs listed below and are accepted you will be transported by bus from your base school to attend classes at the school with the program you were accepted….. Building Trades – Patriot HS Cosmetology- Stonewall Jackson HS or Woodbridge HS (you will not use the transport option if you are already attending Stonewall Jackson HS or Woodbridge) Culinary Arts-Patriot HS or Potomac HS Medical & Health Science Practical Nursing- Osbourn Park HS

28. Governor’s School @ Innovation Park Program Information Events Info Sessions will be held on the (insert dates, times, and location here). Sessions are held at George Mason University Prince William Campus Our 3 rd Annual Aspiring Scientists, Technologists, Engineers and Mathematicians (ASTEM) Event will be held on (insert date, time, & location here)

29. Governors School @ Innovation Park The Governor’s School @ Innovation Park (GS@IP) is a partial-day Academic Year Governor’s School program with a focus on Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) disciplines.  GS@IP serves the school divisions of Manassas City, Manassas Park City, and Prince William County and is housed on George Mason University Prince William Campus.  Students attend science, mathematics, engineering, research, and computer science classes at GS@IP in the mornings then return to their base high schools in the afternoons to take courses in social studies, language arts, and electives as well as to participate in extracurricular activities.

30. Governors School @ Innovation Park You must have the following classes completed by the end of your 10 th grade year in HS (sophomore year): Successful completion of Honors/Pre-AP Biology and Honors/Pre-AP Chemistry Successful completion of Algebra II/Trig or Functions Analytical Mathematics (should be currently in Algebra for this track) Earned grades of “B” or higher in all courses during their sophomore year Note: Applications are due by (insert date here)

31. Governors School @ Innovation Park Students admitted into The Governor’s School @ Innovation Park are eligible to enroll in Mason courses for credit. Students enrolled in Mason courses for credit should be capable of doing college level work demonstrated through their high school grades. Course offerings below are all dual enrollment options through George Mason University with the exception of Inventions and Innovations:

32. Governors School @ Innovation Park Mathematics · Pre-Calculus · Honors Calculus I through III · Linear Algebra

33. Governors School @ Innovation Park Science · Biology I/II · Chemistry I/II · Physics I/II · Microbiology/Anatomy · Introduction to Organic and Biochemistry · Introduction to Environmental Chemistry

34. Governors School @ Innovation Park Engineering and Technology · Introduction to Engineering · Geomatics and Engineering · Computer Science I/II · Inventions and Innovations Research · Research I/II

35. What does all this mean for me? Know that no matter what high school you attend in PWCS you will get an excellent education!!!!! Take careful thought when applying for a specialty program: 1. Will I follow the program until the end? 2. Do I meet the qualifications for the program??? 3. Can I manage my time wisely to complete this program successfully? 4. Will this program better prepare me for my next steps in life? (college, trade, military, work)

36. Still need a little help? Complete the interest inventory! An interest inventory is an assessment to get you thinking about your interests which will lead to possible career options for you Complete the front and back of the paper passed out and hand it in. Still have questions? Make an appointment to see your school counselor.

37. Understanding Results from Interest Inventory Know the different letters and personality types! 1. Realistic- The “Do-ers”-Individuals who enjoy practical, hands-on problems and solutions 2. Investigative-The “Thinkers”-Individuals who enjoy work activities that have to do with ideas and thinking more than with physical activity. 3. Artistic-The “Creators”-Individuals who have artistic, innovative, intuitional ability and like to work in unstructured situations using imagination and creativity.

38. Understanding Results 4. Social-The “Helpers”-Individuals who like to work with others by informing, helping, training, teaching, developing, or restoring them. 5. Enterprising- The “Persuaders”-Individuals who enjoy work activities that have to do with starting up and carrying out projects, especially business ventures. 6. Conventional-The “Organizers” –Individuals who like to work with data, have clerical and/or numerical ability, and who enjoy work activities that follow set procedures and routines.

39. SEE YOUR SCHOOL COUNSELOR IF YOU NEED MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THE TRANSITION TO HIGH SCHOOL. THANK YOU!