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

3. 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 All students will have a 30 minute lunch built into their schedule

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

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. ENGLISH 4 SOCIAL STUDIES ( History and Government Required) 4 MATHEMATICS Algebra 2 Required 4 SCIENCE (From 3 Disciplines: Earth Science, Biology, Chemistry or Physics) 4 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 MANAGEMENT1 ELECTIVES 3 VIRTUAL COURSE TOTAL CREDITS 26 ADVANCED STUDIES DIPLOMA

8. ENGLISH4 SOCIAL STUDIES ( History and Government required) 3 MATHEMATICS3 SCIENCE (from 2 disciplines Earth Science, Biology, Chemistry or Physics) 3 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 2 ECONOMICS AND FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT 1 ELECTIVES (Courses Should Include at Least Two Sequential Electives) 4 VIRTUAL COURSE CTE INDUSTRY CERTIFICATION TOTAL CREDITS 22 STANDARD DIPLOMA

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)

17. 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 E-mail Accounts Informational Evening Programs SOL Tutoring Planner (includes school rules and information) ACCESS Foundation

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