1. Parent Registration Night

2. Counselors Gwyn Noell - Dottie Forrest – Last Names A – L
Last Names M – Z

3. Overview Registration Process Diploma Types & Graduation Requirements
RCPS Online
AP and DE
Out-of-building electives
Questions

4. Registration Process
Students fill out Registration Form during registration presentation
Students will enter Course Requests in Synergy in class with Counselors
Counselors review Course Request individually with each student based on:
Teacher Recommendations
IEP Accommodations (if applicable)
College and career goals
Student’s progress toward graduation
Student Request Verification (SRV) given to students via homeroom
MUST be signed by parent/guardian and returned to school
Changes can be indicated on the SRV, signed, and returned

5. Teacher Recommendations
Teachers in core classes (English, Science, Math, Social Studies) and World Languages (if applicable) make recommendations for the next level of class that the student should take based on many factors.
The goal of teacher recommendations is for the student to be placed in the most appropriate course to ensure their success next year.
During the registration process, we (Counselors) rely heavily on the teacher recommendation when working with students.
Students are provided a copy of their recommendations to take home to discuss with their parents and are given a copy to use during online registration.

6. Parent Vue
Parents and students can view the student’s course request (once the student has entered it in Synergy in class) through ParentVue and StudentVue

7. Thoughtful Course Selection, THE process…
The number of students in each course is taken to central office end of February
Decisions are made end of February as to what classes are offered and how many classes are offered
Be certain courses selected are of interest (including alternates)!

8. Athletes!!!!!
Athletes must have passed and be enrolled in FIVE credit producing courses or their equivalent per semester eligibility in ALL Virginia High School League Activities.

9. Diploma Types Course Advanced Studies Standard English 4 Math 3
Science
Social Studies
Health/PE (CPR/AED - 9th) 2
World Language
3 or 4 -
Econ & Personal Finance 1
Online Course Req
1 (included in Econ course)
Fine Arts/CTE
2 (can be World Lang.)
Industry Credential
Electives
2 or 3
4 (2 must be sequential)
TOTAL 26 22

10. RCPS Online 1 FREE RCPS Online course Additional courses - $400 each
Must take a Study Hall with RCPS Online course
1 credit course is taken in a semester, with the exception of DE Government, AP/DE English 11, and AP/DE English 12
Make sure it is a good fit!
Requires motivation, ability to work independently, good communication, internet & computer access outside of school, and ability to ask for help when needed.

11. RCPS Online Courses Available
Geometry
Algebra 2
Precalculus
DE Precalculus
Earth Science
Pre-AP Earth Science
Ecology
Economics & Personal Finance
DE Economics & Personal Finance
AP Psychology (supplemental only - $400)
AP English 11
DE English 11
CB English 11
AP English 12
DE English 12
CB English 12
US/VA History
US/VA Government
DE US/VA Government
AP US Government & Politics
Please see RCPS Online Information linked on website for more information

12. Pre-Advanced Placement
Available to students beginning in 9th grade
Pre-AP classes are rigorous classes that prepare students for Advanced Placement (AP) and Dual Enrollment classes in high school.
Pre-AP classes help students to develop thinking and problem-solving skills.
There is a heavy emphasis on developing analytical writing and critical reading and thinking.

13. AP vs. DE AP – Advanced Placement DE – Dual Enrollment
College credit earned based on score (1-5) on AP exam in May
AP exam cost: ~$92
Nationally recognized by colleges and universities (check with college you are interested in for score requirements and credits earned)
DE – Dual Enrollment
Must apply to VWCC and meet course prerequisites (VPT/PSAT/SAT/ACT score)
College credit earned by passing class – can only transfer C or above
Transferrable to any Public College/University in VA, as well as many other private and out-of-state schools
Current cost: ~$25/VWCC credit hour (RCPS will announce price in spring)
Both are available to students beginning in 10th grade
Courses are sometimes taught simultaneously as AP/DE
Students only earn DE credit if enrolled as DE, but both can take AP exam
Courses are designed to have college-level rigor
Weighted GPA (5.0 on a 4.0 scale)

14. * Course is offered through RCPS Online
AP and DE Courses at GHS
Advanced Placement:
AP World History
AP US Government & Politics*
AP English 11 (Language)*
AP English 12 (Literature)*
AP Calculus AB
AP Calculus BC
AP Statistics
AP Latin
AP French
AP Spanish
AP Studio Art
AP Biology (2 blocks)
AP Chemistry (2 blocks)
AP Physics (2 blocks)
AP Psychology (RCPS Online ONLY)*
Dual Enrollment:
DE English 11*
DE English 12*
DE US/VA Government*
DE US/VA History
DE Precalculus
DE Calculus AB
DE Calculus BC
DE Chemistry
DE Econ & Personal Finance*
DE CAD
DE Engineering Drawing
* Course is offered through RCPS Online

15. Attend the AP/DE Parent Info Night
AP and DE
Want to know more?
Attend the AP/DE Parent Info Night
December 6:00pm
Northside High School

16. Roanoke Valley Governor’s School
Students and parents MUST attend an informational meeting at the Roanoke Valley Governor’s School in order to receive an application.
Meetings are January 3, 5, or 19 at 6:30pm
RVGS: 2104 Grandin Rd SW, Roanoke, VA (next to Patrick Henry HS)
Students can pick up an information sheet from their Counselor (GMS or GHS)
Great opportunity for students highly motivated in science and mathematics

17. Elective Options Out-of-building electives:
Virginia Western Regional Academy for Advanced Technology -
Mechatronics, engineering, pre-health programs
Meet daily at VWCC 8:00-10:30
Rising 11th graders
Must provide own transportation
JROTC
Meet at WBHS for 2 blocks
Transportation provided via 6:55am BCAT bus
BCAT - Applications due January 18
Classes are 2 blocks (A1, B1, or B2)
A1 and B1 begin at 7:30AM at BCAT
Must provide own transportation to GHS or BCAT if A1 or B1 (Bus leaves GHS at 6:55am)

18. BCAT/Burton Auto Service Building Trades Computer Info Tech
Cosmetology
Criminal Justice
Culinary Arts
Cyber Security
Early Childhood Education
EMT
Game Design
Masonry
Motorsports
Networking Fundamentals
Robotics/Mechatronics
Teaching Internship
Welding
Specialty Centers:
Mass Communication
Engineering
Performing Arts
Visual Arts & Museum Studies
Burton courses require an application unless students are continuing in a program.

19. Questions? Gwyn Noell - Last Names A – L
Dottie Forrest - Last Names M – Z