1. REGISTRATION 2018 Parent Information
REGISTRATION FOR THE
SCHOOL YEAR

2. HANDOUTS
Your student will be given a registration worksheet for next year during their grade level meeting this week to use as a guide when they register online
Tuesday-Rising 12th
Wednesday-Rising 11th
Thursday-Rising 10th
Friday-Rising 9th
A course description guide is available online on the Student Services page of the PCHS website.

3. Graduation Requirements Standard Diploma Rising 10th-12th Graders
Personal Finance
4 Electives
22 Total Credits
CTE Credential Exam
6 Verified Credits
2 English
1 Social Studies
1 Math
1 Science
1 Student Selected
4 English credits
3 Math credits
3 Science credits
3 Social Studies credits
2 Health/PE credits
2 Sequential Foreign Language, Fine Arts or Career & Technical Education credits

4. Sequential Electives/CTE Credential for Standard Diploma
You must take 2 sequential electives
Two classes that fall within the same domain within Career & Technical Education (ie. Independent Living & Intro to Culinary Arts, Computer Applications & Computer Info Systems, etc.) OR
Two other non-CTE classes that are sequential such as Spanish I & Spanish II, Concert Band I & II, Art I & II, etc.
You must pass a CTE Credential exam
W!SE Financial Literacy
Given in the 11th grade during Finance
ServSafe
VA State CNA Licensure
VA State Cosmetology Licensure
ASVAB
Work Keys NCRC
Others may also be available within certain CTE departments (Auto, Business, Technology, etc.)

5. Graduation Requirements Advanced Diploma Rising 10th-12th Graders
4 English credits
4 Math credits
4 Sciences credits
4 Social Studies credits
3 Foreign Language credits or 2 of each
2 Health/PE credits
2 Fine Arts or Career & Tech Course credits
Personal Finance
2 Additional Electives
26 Total Credits
9 Verified Credits
2 English
2 Social Studies
2 Math
2 Science
1 Student Selected

6. Graduation Requirements Standard Diploma Rising 8th-9th Graders
Personal Finance
4 Electives
22 Total Credits
CTE Credential Exam
5 Verified Credits
2 English
1 Social Studies
1 Math
1 Science
4 English credits
3 Math credits
3 Science credits
3 Social Studies credits
2 Health/PE credits
2 Sequential Foreign Language, Fine Arts or Career & Technical Education credits

7. Sequential Electives/CTE Credential for Standard Diploma
You must take 2 sequential electives
Two classes that fall within the same domain within Career & Technical Education (ie. Independent Living & Intro to Culinary Arts, Computer Applications & Computer Info Systems, etc.) OR
Two other non-CTE classes that are sequential such as Spanish I & Spanish II, Concert Band I & II, Art I & II, etc.
You must pass a CTE Credential exam
W!SE Financial Literacy
Given in the 11th grade during Finance
ServSafe
VA State CNA Licensure
VA State Cosmetology Licensure
ASVAB
Work Keys NCRC
Others may also be available within certain CTE departments (Auto, Business, Technology, etc.)

8. Graduation Requirements Advanced Diploma Rising 8th-9th Graders
4 English credits
4 Math credits
4 Sciences credits
4 Social Studies credits
3 Foreign Language credits or 2 of each
2 Health/PE credits
2 Fine Arts or Career & Tech Course credits
Personal Finance
2 Additional Electives
26 Total Credits
5 Verified Credits
2 English
1 Social Studies
1 Math
1 Science

9. Courses with EOC SOL Tests
English
English 10 (Writing)
English 11 (Reading)
Math
Algebra I
Geometry
Algebra II
History
World History I to 1500
World History II 1500 to Present
World Geography
VA/US History
Science
Earth Science
Biology
Chemistry

10. Grade Level Credit Requirements
Below are the credit requirements to qualify for each grade level:
8th/9th Grade – Placement or promotion
10th Grade – 6 completed credits
11th Grade – 12 completed credits
12th Grade – 18 completed credits

11. Today
We will go over the registration worksheet and online registration process
Discuss elective choices
Answer any questions

12. Online Registration Log in to the PowerSchool Student Portal
Choose “Class Registration” from the Navigation menu on the left side

13. Required Classes
On the registration website, you will see some courses are already chosen for you. Certain courses must be taken by all students in a particular grade level. The required courses combined with elective courses will make up your 8 total classes (4 in the fall, 4 in the spring).

14. Required Classes
At the top of the registration form you will see a section titled Required Courses. Certain courses must be taken by all students in a specific grade. The required courses, combined with the elective courses, will make up the 8 classes (4 in the fall, 4 in the spring).

15. 9th Grade Required Courses
English 9
Health & PE 9
Earth Science or Environmental Science
Math - either Algebra I or Geometry
Possibly a Social Science

16. 10th Grade Required Courses
English 10
Biology
Health & PE 10 w/ Drivers Ed
Math - Geometry, AFDA or Algebra II (with or without Trig)
Note: If you are planning to attend college, 2-year or 4-year, it is recommended that you take at least through Algebra II

17. 11th Grade Required Courses
English 11
Economics and Personal Finance (unless already passed in tenth grade)
VA/US History
From here each student may be different based on their academic track

18. 12th Grade Required Courses
English 12
VA/US Government
From here each student may be different based on their academic track

19. ELECTIVE CHOICES

20. Foreign Languages Spanish I Spanish II Spanish III Spanish IV (Honors)
Spanish V (Honors)
English as a Second Language I, II, III or IV
REMINDER: YOU MUST HAVE THREE YEARS OF A FOREIGN LANGUAGE OR TWO YEARS EACH OF TWO LANGUAGES FOR AN ADVANCED STUDIES DIPLOMA

21. Fine Arts Theater Arts (Drama I, II, III, IV or V)
Art I, II, III, IV or V
Marching Band I, II, III or IV
Flag Corp I, II, III or IV (Audition required)
Concert Band I, II, III or IV
Advanced Concert Band III or IV (By Approval)
Concert Choir I, II, III or IV
Honors Choir I, II, III or IV (Audition required)
REMEMBER MARCHING BAND DOES REQUIRE ATTENDANCE AT SUMMER BAND CAMP.

22. Other Electives English Creative Writing (Application Required)
Yearbook I, II, III, IV, V, VI, VII or VIII (Application Required) PE
Sport Training I, II, III or IV
Advanced PE I
YEARBOOK REQUIRES A LETTER OF RECOMMENDATION FROM YOUR ENGLISH TEACHER.

23. Other Electives cont. History Sociology Economics Psychology
20th Century History
Science
Forensic Science

24. Business & Information Technology
Principles of Business & Marketing
Business Management
Computer Information Systems
Adv. Computer Information Systems
Office Administration
Design, Multimedia & Web Technologies
Accounting
Advanced Accounting
Information Technology Fundamentals
Programming

25. Technology Technical Drawing & Design Engineering Drawing/Design
Drafting I
Drafting II
Drafting III
Modeling & Simulation Technology

26. Marketing Sports & Entertainment Marketing Marketing
Advanced Marketing
Your Ad Here

27. Computer Technology Computer Systems Technology I
Computer Systems Technology II (year long course)

28. Auto Mechanics Auto Technology I (2 blocks)
Auto Technology II (2 blocks)
Auto Technology III (2 blocks)
Motorsports Technology I & II
(PHCC course – 2 blocks year long)

29. Health and Medical Sciences
Introduction to Health & Medical Services
Nurse Aide I & Nurse Aide II
IF A STUDENT COMPLETES THIS PROGRAM AND PASSES THE CNA TEST, THEY MAY RECEIVE VERIFIED CREDITS.

30. US Army Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (JROTC)
Army Junior ROTC I
Army Junior ROTC II
Army Junior ROTC III
Army Junior ROTC IV
Military Science V
Military Science VI
Military Science VII
Military Science VIII

31. Family & Consumer Sciences
Independent Living
Intro to Culinary Arts
Culinary Arts I
Culinary Arts II (2 blocks DE)
Intro to Early Childhood Education & Service
Intro to Fashion Careers
Intro to Interior Design
Teachers for Tomorrow (DE)
Intro Hospitality, Tourism & Recreation
Hospitality, Tourism & Recreation I

32. Agriculture Intro to Plant Systems Intro to Animal Systems
Agricultural Production Management
Agricultural Fabrication & Emerging Technology
Small Animal Care I

33. Horticulture
Horticulture Sciences (Introductory course - you must take before you take any other course listed below)
Greenhouse Plant Production & Management
Floriculture
Floral Design I
Floral Design II
Turf Establishment & Maintenance (Turf I)
Adv. Turf Grass Applications (Turf II)
Landscaping I
Landscaping II

34. Cosmetology
Cosmetology I
Cosmetology II
Cosmetology III

35. Building Trades Construction Technology Building Trades I
Building Trades II (2 blocks DE)

36. Co-Op Courses Available for 11th and 12th grade students only
Must fill out an application to be approved by the CTE Director and/or Co-Op teacher
Must have a job prior to the end of this school year
Must take a Co-Op eligible CTE course that coincides with their job

37. School to Work Career Education Application required 12th grade only
Career Explorations I, II, III
10th thru 12th grade students who drive
* Application Required/Seniors Only

38. GENERAL INFORMATION

39. Semester Layout 9 week grading period
Running average for all classes; no final grades until the end of the semester

40. Grading Scale Letter Grade Number Range A+ 97-100 A 93-96 A- 90-92 B+
87-89 B
83-86 B-
80-82 C+
77-79 C
73-76 C-
70-72 D+
68-69 D
63-67 D-
60-62 F
0-59

41. GPA Scale Letter Grade Regular Advanced DE/AP/Honors A+ 4.0 4.5 5.0 A
3.9
4.4
4.9 A-
3.7
4.3
4.7 B+
3.3 B
3.0
3.5 B-
2.7 C+
2.3
2.9 C
2.0
2.5 C-
1.7 D+
1.3
1.9 D
1.0
1.5 D- .7 .9 F

42. AP Courses AP Human Geography AP English Literature
AP European History
AP Macroeconomics
AP Microeconomics
AP Psychology
AP Biology
AP Chemistry
AP Physics 1/2
AP Environmental Sci
AP World History
AP US Government
AP Comparative Govt
AP Spanish Language
AP Computer Science A
AP Statistics
AP Calculus A/B
AP Art History

43. AP Course Policy
Our AP courses are offered in an online format through Virtual Virginia. PSAT scores are a good indicator of potential success.
Availability of course offerings and enrollment is determined by Virtual Virginia. Spring enrollment in Virtual VA will be April 1st
Schedule changes may limit availability
Students are required to take the AP exam
AP exam fees will apply to all AP courses. If a student scores a 3 or higher on the exam, the fee will be reimbursed. All fes are due at the time of summer registration day.
Course descriptions are available at

44. Dual Enrollment Opportunities
Dual Enrollment Opportunities *These are noted on your worksheets with (DE)
English 11 (Honors)
English 12 (Honors)
VA & US History (Honors)
VA & US Government (Honors)
Math Analysis/Pre- Calculus (Honors)
Spanish IV & V (Honors)
Calculus (Honors)
Anatomy & Physiology (Honors)
Biology (Honors)
Teachers for Tomorrow
Culinary Arts II
Building Trades II
IF YOU WISH TO RECEIVE DUEL ENROLLMENT CREDIT FOR THESE CLASS YOU MUST FILL OUT THE PACKET OF INFORMATION FROM PHCC AND YOU MUST PASS THE COMPASS TEST WHICH WILL BE TAKEN AT

45. Dual Enrollment Policy per PHCC
Student receives credit from PHCC & PCHS
Must have a minimum of 15 students for a class to be offered as DE (with the exception of CTE)
Must submit an application to PHCC and pass the VPT in order to be in a DE class
All enrolled students must dual enroll the class
*Applications have been distributed to the 10th grade class – all students must see Guidance if they have not returned their completed application

46. 2 Dual Degree Program (D2)
Partnership Between Patrick County High School and Patrick Henry Community College 2

47. 2
Purpose
Provide enrichment opportunities to academically talented students who are ready for the challenge of college coursework
Associate Degree in General Studies by the end of students’ senior year in high school
FREE OF CHARGE!
A minimum of 15 students is required to offer the program each year

48. Application 2 Minimum of 3.0 GPA Completion of PHCC application
Completion of necessary pre-requisites by the end of 10th grade.
(Trig & Span III)
Pass all sections of Virginia Placement Test (VPT)
Math & English
All current 10th grade students will have the opportunity to take the test before the end of the current school year.
Approval by designated selection committee

49. Important Dates
VPT testing for PHCC will be held at PCHS March 19th, 21st, and 23rd
Virtual Virginia enrollment opens April 1st

50. Remember Check graduation requirements Check verified credits
Think of college/job requirements
Complete worksheet and use to complete online registration
DEADLINES:
Rising 12th March 6, 2018
Rising 11th March 7, 2018
Rising 10th March 8, 2018
Rising 9th March 9, 2018
Any questions? See your counselor
ANY QUESTIONS? REMEMBER TO CHECK YOUR GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS WHEN SELECTING COURSES FOR NEXT YEAR.

51. Frequently Asked Questions
How many classes should I select?
You should choose 8 courses (Check marks) that you want to take, plus 3 alternate courses.
Some classes have a _/_or _ _/_ _ next to them, what does that mean?
These classes meet for more than one block during the year. You must add that number as part of the 8 courses in your schedule. The / is a semester separation marker. Do not select this kind of class as an alternate.
What if I don’t register online?
The Student Services Staff will select classes for you from the leftover courses with available space. You may not get any of the classes that you want.

52. Why do some classes need an application?
Some classes require you to fill out an application. Applications are available in the Student Services office. These classes may be held in another building, require tuition/tuition waiver or need additional information for the instructor. Some classes have a difficult workload with deadlines. The instructor is interested in making sure you understand this commitment. You will not be permitted to take the class if you do not fill out the packet and turn it in.
Why do some classes have a prerequisite?
Some classes build on information gained in prior coursework. If you do not understand enough of the previous coursework, you will struggle in these classes. It is our goal to set students up for successful academic experiences.

53. When do I know if I received the schedule that I requested?
All schedules will be available for pick up at summer registration in July.
What if I don’t get the schedule that I requested?
You may ask for a schedule change. However, PCHS does not guarantee that you will get all of your selections, a specific lunch schedule, or that you will be with your friends. We do guarantee that you will have a schedule that will advance you to graduation and the opportunity to meet new friends. Please be open to new experiences.
Will my schedule change between the time that I pick it up in July and the beginning of school?
Hopefully, your schedule will not change. However, the Student Services department may need to balance classes or move students for some other reason. We ask your cooperation to make the beginning of the school year a smooth transition.