Student Registration for 9th and 10th grade School year 2017-2018

College/Career Preparation Get involved Clubs Sports Volunteer Work Church Job Shadowing Take Challenging Courses Big or small… …Make an impact at WHS! DO SOMETHING UNIQUE… SOMETHING TO SET YOU APART!!

Verified credits required Verified credits required Diploma Types Advanced Studies Standard Discipline area Units of Credit Verified credits required English 4 2 Mathematics Science Social Studies Foreign Language 3 Health/PE Fine Arts or Career and Technical Education 1 Electives Economics/Finance (student choice) Totals 26 9 Discipline area Units of Credit Verified credits required English 4 2 Mathematics 3 1 Science Social Studies Health/PE Fine Arts or Career and Technical Education Electives Economics/Finance (student choice) Totals 22 6

Additional Requirements One Virtual Course Advanced Studies Diploma Additional Requirements One Virtual Course One Career and Technical Education Industry Credential Sequential Electives Standard Diploma

Honors and AP recommendations Honors – A or B in current class with a score of 475 or better on related SOL, teacher recommendation AP – A or B in an Honors class with a score of 475 or better on related SOL, teacher recommendation. Must take related AP test for the full extra weight. Test costs about $90.

Math Sequence (guidelines) Algebra I Geometry or Honors Geometry Algebra II or OR Algebra , Functions, and Honors Algebra II Data Analysis Functions Trig, DE Probability & Statistics, DE Math Analysis DE Calculus, AP Calculus, AP Stats Algebra, Functions, and Data Analysis

Science Sequence (guidelines) Earth Science Biology Chemistry, Oceanography, Ecology, Anatomy and Physiology, Physics AP Biology, AP Chemistry, AP Physics

Current 10th Grade Students Choices English 11, Honors English 11, AP Language and Composition English Algebra II, Honors Algebra II/Trig, Algebra, Functions, & Data Analysis, Functions Trig, Math Analysis, Prob & Stats Mathematics Chemistry, Oceanography, Ecology, Physics, AP Biology, Honors Anatomy and Physiology Science VA/US History, Honors VA/US History, AP US History Social Studies Current 10th Grade Students Choices

Current 9th Grade Students Choices English 10 or Honors English 10 English Geometry, Algebra II, Honors Algebra II/Trig, Algebra, Functions, & Data Analysis, Functions Trig, Math Analysis, Prob & Stats Mathematics Biology or Honors Biology Chemistry or Physics (if you have already taken Bio) Science World History II, Honors World History II, or AP European History Social Studies Drivers Education/PE 10 Health/PE Current 9th Grade Students Choices

Virtual Virginia Classes The e-learning program is provided by the Virginia Department of Education and offers online access to courses for students. Some classes students will incur associated costs. Dual Enrollment DE is where students are enrolled in high school and college courses simultaneously through Paul D. Camp Community College. Students will be responsible for tuition in some classes. THIS WILL BE THE START OF YOUR COLLEGE TRANSCRIPT! GPA Weight added for these courses is 1.0 Placement testing is required for enrollment: Upcoming dates at WHS: March 24th, April 21st, May 8th, May 22nd

Early College Scholars The Early College Scholars program allows eligible high school students to earn at least 15 hours of transferable college credit while completing the requirements for an Advanced Studies Diploma. The result is a more productive senior year and a substantial reduction in college tuition. Students earning a college degree in seven semesters instead of eight can save an average of $5,000 in expenses. To qualify for the Early College Scholars program, a student must: • have a "B" average or better; • be pursuing an Advanced Studies Diploma; and • take and complete college‐level course work (i.e., Advanced Placement or dual enrollment) that will earn at least 15 transferable college credits.

GOVERNOR’S SCHOOLS Governor’s School for the Arts, Norfolk, VA A secondary visual and performing arts school provides instruction in dance, instrumental and vocal music, musical theater, theater, and visual arts for students with a high degree of artistic talent and potential for growth. Governor’s School for Science and Technology, Hampton, VA A highly competitive math/science program with strands in engineering, biological sciences or scientific programming.

EVERY class you take affects your GPA. GPA is your grade point average. EVERY class you take affects your GPA. Overall, GPA is a culmination of your grades from grade 9 to grade 12. High school courses taken in 8th grade are also included. Honors and AP classes are given added “weight” which results in a weighted GPA. Regular Honors AP/DE A = 4.0 4.5 5.0 B = 3.0 3.5 4.0 C = 2.0 2.5 3.0 D = 1.0 1.0 1.0 GPA

Individual scheduling: Review electives prior to meeting (choose electives based upon your goals) Need iPad or Laptop Need powerschool login information

Based on your Career Choice Career/Technical Education Think about Electives Based on your Career Choice Career/Technical Education Fine Arts Information Technology Fundamentals Programming Advanced Programming Database Design and Management Advanced Database Design Engineering Explorations Engineering Analysis & Applications II Engineering Concepts & Processes III Engineering Practicum IV Horticulture Sciences Intro to Plant Systems Greenhouse Plant Production & Management Intro to Power, Structural & Technical Systems Theater Arts Band Chorus Guitar Art Speech/Public Speaking Courses for 11th/12th: Sociology Photojournalism (Yearbook) Advanced PE AP Psychology

Double Blocked Vocational Courses @ Windsor High School @ Smithfield High School Agriculture Production Technology Agricultural Production Management Cosmetology I & II Building Trades I & II Culinary Arts I & II Nurse Aide I & II Welding I 2nd semester only

Ms. Addison Mrs. Krohn School Counselors Last name A - O Last name P - Z Mrs. Krohn