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Course Request Forms (CRFS) Teacher recommendations Performance not potential Snapshot of where student is now, will be reviewed in May Math and World Language: a “C” is recommended to move on to next level These forms are due Feb. 19th to the student’s counselor, case carrier, or IB Coordinator. Mr. D. will be meeting with all IB diploma students. Rising 10th graders- orange Rising 11th graders- pink Rising 12th graders- Gray

Course Request Forms (CRFs) Applications for some electives- Most English Electives Alternate elective choices Guardian & student signatures No schedule changes in September, unless based on Summer School Counselors went into classes yesterday and today

Students should choose electives that fit their interests, strengths and career aspirations. We have a variety of electives to choose from. Please check the program of studies for detailed descriptions and pre-requisites. We are having an electives fair on February 10th for students to explore elective options during their lunch period. Some science courses at the career center fulfill the high school diploma requirements: EMT, Biotechnology, Animal Science, and Sports Medicine/Physical Therapy College Summit is a course that we have available to 12th graders. The class focuses on the college admissions process and financial aid.

English- your grade level is determined by your English class. History- If you are Pre-IB, you must take the Government class in 10th grade. 3 years of social studies is required for standard diploma and 4 years is required for Advanced diploma. If you have a World Geography credit from 8th grade, this will count as a history credit. We recommend you take a history every year, but you may not need to take one sophomore year. Math- YOU NEED TO EARN AT LEAST A “C” in order to move to the next level of Math. Math recommendation needs to be signed before science recommendation You may want to take a math class in the summer to either catch up or get ahead, but your math class will not change in your schedule until after it is successfully completed in the summer. (NEW WORK FOR CREDIT DEADLINE IS usually in April so pay attention. Summer school information will be available early March Science- Your choice of science class next year may have a math requirement, which is why you need your math teacher’s signature first. Astronomy – students must have taken either physics or Earth Science Health/PE- two years are required (usually grades 9 and 10)-Reminder: if you fail health 9 or PE 9, you must repeat full year World Language YOU MUST HAVE A FINAL AVERAGE OF “C” OR BETTER TO GO ON TO NEXT LEVEL IN FOREIGN LANGUAGE, and you will need your teacher’s signature for levels higher than I. You will need three years of a language for the advanced diploma (or two years of two different foreign languages) AM Classes – Juniors and Seniors have the option of taking a class at 7:30. This would allow a student to leave school one or two periods early.

Graduation Requirements Discipline Area Standard Diploma Advanced Studies Diploma Credits # of Verified English 4 2 Mathematics 3 1 Laboratory Science History and Social Sciences Health and Physical Education Foreign Language 3 / 4 Foreign Language, Fine Arts, or Career/Tech Education 2 (1 Fine or Practical Art) Fine Arts or Practical Arts Economics and Personal Finance Electives 4 (2 sequential electives) Additional Verified Credit in Mathematics, Laboratory Science, or History and Social Sciences TOTALS 22 6 26-27 9 *Students pursuing the standard diploma must have a credential/certification test. They can fulfill this requirement in most Career center courses, any W-L career and technical class or econ and personal finance. ***ECON Course You must take a personal finance/economics course before you graduate. We recommend that you take it during your junior or senior year. You may take IB Econ instead. Students should their review academic plan to determine when it is most appropriate for them to take it. Summer school offers the course as a new work for credit option (5 hours a day), either online or as a face to face course. *All students must have a virtual experience which they can satisfy by taking Econ and Personal Finance or IB Econ

Potential Verified Credits Math Algebra 1, Geometry, Algebra II English English 11 reading, English 11 writing Social Studies Geography, WH II, Ancient, US/VA History Science Biology, Chemistry, Earth Science

Link to Academic Planning Resources Academic Planning Map http://www.apsva.us/cms/lib2/VA01000586/Centricity/Domain/102/AcademicPlanning-Poster.pdf The academic planning map is a tool designed to assist students and families to successfully navigate the PreK-12 school experience in Arlington Public Schools (APS). This planning tool can also be used as a resource for students and families to assist with planning and goal setting to accomplish academic success. The academic planning map includes: Critical information that students and families should know at each grade level related to the different content areas; Action items designed to prompt students and families to ask questions of school staff; Tips and suggestions for supporting and enriching students' academic experiences.

Advanced Placement, International Baccalaureate, and Dual Enrollment All students are encouraged to take at least one Advanced Placement (AP) or one International Baccalaureate (IB) level course before they graduate Both AP and IB level courses are college level curriculum and give the student an opportunity to earn college credit Enrollment (DE) courses We offer AP/IB courses in core subject areas and also in many elective areas.

What to Expect February-Counselors input course requests into the system March-April-The master schedule is created based on student course requests June – Tentative Schedules mailed Summer Assignments-check the W-L website August – Final Schedules mailed

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