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Class of 2015 Making the Grade

Grade Point Average A=4B=3C=2D=1F=0 AP and Dual Enrollment courses are weighted: A=5B=4C=3 Sample Calculation-- Grade 9 Course1 st Sem. 2 nd Sem. Final Credit English 9AA A(4) 1.0 World HistoryBB B(3) 1.0 Algebra ICB C(2) 1.0 Earth ScienceCC C(2) 1.0 Health & PEBA B(3) 1.0 Spanish IBA B(3) 1.0 Mixed ChorusAA A(4) /7= 3.000

Standard Diploma or Standard Technical Diploma vs. Advanced Studies Diploma or Advanced Technical Diploma **All 4 diplomas are college bound diplomas****All 4 diplomas are college bound diplomas**

Standard Diploma or Standard Technical Diploma Graduation Requirements 22 credits

English4 Math -- Courses completed to satisfy this requirement shall include at least two different course selections from among: Algebra I; Geometry; Algebra, Functions, and Data Analysis; Algebra II; or other math courses above the level of Algebra and Geometry. Computer Math may be used in conjunction with Algebra I and Geometry to satisfy mathematics graduation requirements if the student also completes a CTE concentration (at least 2 courses that total 72 weeks of content and an approved sequence.) 3 Laboratory Science- - Courses shall include three selections from two different science disciplines: Earth Science, Biology, Ecology (classified under Biology), Chemistry, and Physics 3 History/Social Science US and Virginia History & U S and Virginia Government (required) Students may choose one from the following courses: World Geography, World History I, World History II, AP World History 3 Health and Physical Education2 Economics and Personal Finance1 Fine Arts/World Languages/Career and Technical Education- See listings in registration guide 2 Electives4 STUDENTS GRADUATING WITH A STANDARD DIPLOMA MUST INCLUDE AT LEAST TWO SEQUENTIAL ELECTIVES WHICH MAY INCLUDE COURSES FROM A VARIETY OF OPTIONS. Standard Diploma

Standard Technical Diploma English4 Math - Courses completed to satisfy this requirement shall include at least three different course selections from among: Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra Functions and Data Analysis, or Algebra II or other mathematics courses above the level of Algebra II 3 Laboratory Science- - Courses shall include three selections from two different science disciplines: Earth Science, Biology, Ecology (classified under Biology), Chemistry, and Physics 3 History/Social Science US and Virginia History & U S and Virginia Government (required) Students may choose one from the following courses: World Geography, World History I, World History II, AP World History 3 Health and Physical Education2 Economics and Personal Finance1 Fine Arts/World Languages- See listings in registration guide 1 Career and Technical Education (Must include a career concentration) 4 Electives1 STUDENTS GRADUATING WITH A STANDARD DIPLOMA MUST INCLUDE AT LEAST TWO SEQUENTIAL ELECTIVES WHICH MAY INCLUDE COURSES FROM A VARIETY OF OPTIONS.

Advanced Studies Diploma or Advanced Technical Diploma Graduation Requirements 26 credits

Advanced Studies Diploma English4 Math -- Courses completed to satisfy this requirement shall include at least three different course selections from among: Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II, or other mathematics courses above the level of Algebra II. Algebra, Functions, and Data Analysis can be used as a fourth course in this sequence. Algebra II is a requirement for the Advanced Studies Diploma. 4 Laboratory Science-- Courses shall include four selections from three different science disciplines: Earth Science, Biology, Ecology (classified under Biology), Chemistry, and Physics 4 History/Social Science US and Virginia History & U S and Virginia Government (required) Students may choose two from the following courses: World Geography, World History I, World History II, AP World History 4 Health and Physical Education2 Economics and Personal Finance1 World Languages- Three years of one language or two years of two languages 3 or 4 Fine Arts/Career and Technical Education- see listing in registration guide 1 Electives2 or 3 Students in Advanced Studies Program may or may not be enrolled in advanced classes

Advanced Technical Diploma English4 Math -- Courses completed to satisfy this requirement shall include at least three different course selections from among: Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II, or other mathematics courses above the level of Algebra II. Algebra, Functions, and Data Analysis can be used as a fourth course in this sequence. Algebra II is a requirement for the Advanced Studies Diploma. 4 Laboratory Science-- Courses shall include four selections from three different science disciplines: Earth Science, Biology, Ecology (classified under Biology), Chemistry, and Physics 4 History/Social Science US and Virginia History & U S and Virginia Government (required) Students may choose two from the following courses: World Geography, World History I, World History II, AP World History 4 Health and Physical Education2 Economics and Personal Finance1 World Languages- Three years of one language or two years of two languages 3 or 4 Fine Arts/Career and Technical Education- see listing in registration guide 1 Career and Technical Education (Must include career concentration) 3 Electives0 Students in Advanced Studies Program may or may not be enrolled in advanced classes

Standards of Learning SOLs for the four diplomas

Verified Credits Standard DiplomasAdvanced Studies Diplomas Of the total credits for this diploma, Of the total credits for this diploma, students students must earn a minimum of must earn a minimum of NINE VERIFIED SIX VERIFIED CREDITS fromCREDITS from the following disciplines: the following disciplines: English 11 Writing & Reading/Literature/Research2Reading/Literature/Research 2 Mathematics1 Mathematics2 Science1Science2 History/Social Science1History/Social Science2 Student’s Choice1Student’s Choice1

What classes may I count now? Algebra 1 – 1.0 credit Geometry – 1.0 credit Spanish 1 – 1.0 credit French 1 – 1.0 credit Latin 1 – 1.0 credit Keyboarding – 0.5 credit

Average GPA Requirements Virginia Tech- 3.5 or higher - 89% University of Virginia- 3.5 or higher - 96% James Madison- 3.5 or higher - 77% Roanoke College- 3.0 or higher - 74% Radford University- 3.0 or higher - 66%

QUESTIONS ?

Registration Worksheet Check below your course options for next year. Remember, you must fill seven class periods. _______ English _______ Social Studies _______ Math _______ Science _______ Health/ Physical Education( 9 th and 10 th graders only) _______ World Language Add up the number of checks you have marked above. Subtract that number from 7 and this will tell you how many periods you will have open for elective choices. Now fill in this statement: I will need to select________ electives for the school year. Remember, you will be required to list three alternates when you register! AP/ Dual Enrollment and Elective Fair will be on Thursday, Jan 21st. The AP meeting will be in the library starting at 6:00pm and the Elective Fair will be in the Auditorium/Gym at 7:00pm.

Recommendation Day First step towards registering for next years classes Students will return to homerooms on Jan 22nd to pick up the recommendation form Students will take the recommendation form around to each teacher and each teacher will mark on the recommendation form what class they think will be best for the student for next year. Students will return to homeroom at the end of the day to turn in recommendation forms. Share and discuss your recommendation form with your parents.