To The Parents of the Class of 2018 Ocoee Middle School

Walker Valley High School  Important Dates for the Class of 2018  March Student Tours at WVHS  April 28 – 29 Parent Tours/Orientation WV  April 29 – 30 – May 1 Honors Testing after OMS  May 17, 2018 Walker Valley High School  Contacts  Amy Kier ext  Kathy Lane ext

The High School Goal The goal of each student, teacher, administrator and parent should be a high school diploma for each and every child. A high school diploma does not guarantee success but it does provide a better opportunity to reach success. A high school diploma that has a solid academic element and a real world connection is a major component in building a successful life.

The Goal has Requirements Students in Bradley County are required to have 28 credits for graduation. These credits encompass the core subjects of English, Math, Science and Social Studies. There are also requirements for World Languages, Fine Arts, Wellness, Personal Finance, an Elective Focus and Electives. Students have 32 opportunities to obtain the required 28 credits through the scheduling system we use.

Block Schedule  Four Types of Classes  A. 90 minutes per day for one semester =1 full credit  B. 45 minutes per day for 2 semesters  C. 45 minutes per day for one semester = ½ credit  D. 90 minutes per day for nine weeks = ½ credit  At the end of each semester a student has the opportunity to complete 4 credits

ACT, Attendance and Graduation  ACT Composite  19.3 (18.2)(19.1)  Attendance Rate  97 % (96.1)(94.4)  Cohort Dropout Rate 3.5% (6.8)(7.3)  Event Dropout Rate 0.7% (1.6)(2.7)  The most important statistic  GRADUATION RATE  94.9% (89.8)(86.3)  $6.5 Million in Scholarships for 2013

Academics A minimum of one Math per year: 9 th Grade = Algebra I 10 th Grade = Geometry 11 th Grade = Algebra II 12 th Grade = Math IV, Statistics, Pre-Calculus, Calculus or Bridge Math A minimum of one English per year: English 9 English 10 English 11 English 12

Science and Social Studies  Science  9 th Physical Science  10 th Biology  11 th Chemistry  Social Studies 9 th Government/Career Management 11 th American History 12 th Economics/Personal Finance

Advanced Placement Opportunities Statistics Calculus World History U.S. Government American History Biology Language and Composition Literature and Composition A score of 3,4,or 5 on the test normally transmits into college credit – check with the school you will attend

Dual Enrollment  Students in the 11 th and 12th grade  An opportunity to enroll in a Dual Enrollment class at either Lee University or Cleveland State Community College  We also offer a number of on campus dual enrollment courses  We have engineering course work as a component of the Wacker Institute in conjunction with Chattanooga State Community College

World Languages, Fine Arts and Wellness  World Languages +  80% of our students are now taking the required World Languages in their sophomore year.  We offer Spanish, French and German  Fine Arts+  Band, Choir, Art, Drama, Guitar, Music Theory, and Music Literature and Styles  Wellness One credit is the required Wellness course plus ½ credit more. Interscholastic Athletics, Marching Band, Cheerleading will substitute for the ½ Credit above the class.  + These qualify as an Elective Focus

Career and Technical Education  Many offerings are available in these areas of study;  Agriculture  Business  Computer Information Systems and Applications*  Criminal Justice  Engineering Design *  Family and Consumer Sciences  Health Sciences*  Marketing  Media Concepts  * These CTE Focus Groups have coursework which leads to post secondary certification

Electives  Electives constitute those courses which are beyond the scope of the 22 state requirements.  These courses are student/parent/counselor chosen and can be classes of interest to the student or career driven choices.  The State Board of Education’s “High School Policy” requires that all students complete an approved academic elective focus (three credits). The elective focus may be the completion of a CTE program of study or an academic elective focus.  CTE Program of Study - Students completing a CTE elective focus must complete three units in the same CTE program area (ie: Criminal Justice I, II, and III).  Academic Elective Focus – Students completing an academic elective focus must complete three additional academic courses, in the same concentration, above the State requirement.

Elective Focus  For math and science, three additional math and/or science courses (electives) are required in addition to the four math and three science required courses.  For a humanities focus, any combination of courses in English/Language Arts, Foreign Language and Social Studies above the core requirements will satisfy the humanities focus area. Fine arts require any three courses above the core requirements.  For an AP or Dual Enrollment focus, students must complete three AP/Dual Enrollment courses in any combination.

Clubs, Sports, and Activities  Anchor Club  Beta Club  DECA  FCCLA  FFA  FTA  HOSA  Jr. Civitan

Clubs, Sports, and Activities  Key Club  Art Club  Mu Alpha Theta  NHS  NTHS  SGA  Skills USA  World Languages Club  TSA

Clubs, Sports, and Activities  Drama  FBLA  FCA  NTHS  NEHS  Speech and Debate  Science Olympiad  Oceanography  Diamond Darlings  Bass Club

Clubs, Sports, and Activities  School Involvement  Circle of Champions  Tennessee Scholars  Yearbook  "The Spill"  Chamber of Commerce Youth Leadership  Boys'/Girls' State  College/Career Fair

Clubs, Sports, and Activities  Health Fair  Reality Check  Class Olympics  Drama Production  Musical Production

Clubs, Sports, and Activities  Community Involvement  Relay for Life  Southern Heritage Food Drive  Thanksgiving baskets  Easter baskets  Creating Christmas Memories  Blood Assurance Blood Drive

Clubs, Sports, and Activities  Volley for a Cure  Reading to elementary students  Habitat for Humanity  Pink Ribbon Bowl  Chamber of Commerce Job Shadowing

Musical Organizations  Marching Band  Concert Band  Jazz Band  Color Guard  Percussion Ensemble  All East TN and All State Bands  9th Grade Ladies Choir  Concert Choir  Chamber Choir  All East TN and All State Choirs

Clubs, Sports, and Activities  Football  Boys Soccer  Boys Tennis  Boys Basketball  Girls Tennis  Girls Basketball  Baseball

Clubs, Sports, and Activities  Girls Soccer  Softball  Wrestling  Volleyball  Boys Bowling  Boys Cross Country  Girls Bowling

Clubs, Sports, and Activities  Girls Cross Country  Cheerleading  Boys Track  Girls Track  Boys Golf  Girls Golf  Dance Team

We are Walker Valley  Caring professionals who put students first!  Proud parents of great kids!  Great kids who achieve, excel and go beyond the minimum.  “Combining yesterday’s wisdom with today’s successes to empower tomorrow’s leaders.”  We are Walker Valley!