1. Student Registration for 9th and 10th grade
School year

2. College/Career Preparation
Get involved
Clubs
Sports
Volunteer Work
Church
Job Shadowing
Take Challenging Courses
Big or small…
…Make an impact at WHS!
DO SOMETHING UNIQUE… SOMETHING TO SET YOU APART!!

3. Verified credits required Verified credits required
Diploma Types
Advanced Studies
Standard
Discipline area
Units of Credit
Verified credits required
English 4 2
Mathematics
Science
Social Studies
Foreign Language 3
Health/PE
Fine Arts or Career and Technical Education 1
Electives
Economics/Finance
(student choice)
Totals 26 9
Discipline area
Units of Credit
Verified credits required
English 4 2
Mathematics 3 1
Science
Social Studies
Health/PE
Fine Arts or Career and Technical Education
Electives
Economics/Finance
(student choice)
Totals 22 6

4. Additional Requirements
One Virtual Course
Advanced Studies Diploma
Additional Requirements
One Virtual Course
One Career and Technical Education Industry Credential
Sequential Electives
Standard Diploma

5. Honors and AP recommendations
Honors – A or B in current class with a score of 475 or better on related SOL, teacher recommendation
AP – A or B in an Honors class with a score of 475 or better on related SOL, teacher recommendation. Must take related AP test for the full extra weight. Test costs about $90.

6. Math Sequence (guidelines)
Algebra I
Geometry or Honors Geometry
Algebra II or OR Algebra , Functions, and Honors Algebra II Data Analysis
Functions Trig, DE Probability & Statistics, DE Math Analysis
DE Calculus, AP Calculus, AP Stats
Algebra, Functions, and Data Analysis

7. Science Sequence (guidelines)
Earth Science
Biology
Chemistry, Oceanography, Ecology, Anatomy and Physiology,
Physics
AP Biology, AP Chemistry, AP Physics

8. Current 10th Grade Students Choices
English 11, Honors English 11, AP Language and Composition
English
Algebra II, Honors Algebra II/Trig, Algebra, Functions, & Data Analysis, Functions Trig, Math Analysis, Prob & Stats
Mathematics
Chemistry, Oceanography, Ecology, Physics, AP Biology, Honors Anatomy and Physiology
Science
VA/US History, Honors VA/US History, AP US History
Social Studies
Current 10th Grade Students Choices

9. Current 9th Grade Students Choices
English 10 or Honors English 10
English
Geometry, Algebra II, Honors Algebra II/Trig, Algebra, Functions, & Data Analysis, Functions Trig, Math Analysis, Prob & Stats
Mathematics
Biology or Honors Biology
Chemistry or Physics (if you have already taken Bio)
Science
World History II, Honors World History II, or AP European History
Social Studies
Drivers Education/PE 10
Health/PE
Current 9th Grade Students Choices

10. Virtual Virginia Classes
The e-learning program is provided by the Virginia Department of Education and offers online access to courses for students. Some classes students will incur associated costs.
Dual Enrollment
DE is where students are enrolled in high school and college courses simultaneously through Paul D. Camp Community College. Students will be responsible for tuition in some classes.
THIS WILL BE THE START OF YOUR COLLEGE TRANSCRIPT!
GPA Weight added for these courses is 1.0
Placement testing is required for enrollment: Upcoming dates at WHS: March 24th, April 21st, May 8th, May 22nd

11. Early College Scholars
The Early College Scholars program allows eligible high school students to earn at least 15 hours of transferable college
credit while completing the requirements for an Advanced Studies Diploma. The result is a more productive senior year and
a substantial reduction in college tuition. Students earning a college degree in seven semesters instead of eight can save an average of $5,000 in expenses.
To qualify for the Early College Scholars program, a student must:
• have a "B" average or better;
• be pursuing an Advanced Studies Diploma; and
• take and complete college‐level course work (i.e., Advanced Placement or dual enrollment) that will earn at least 15 transferable college credits.

12. GOVERNOR’S SCHOOLS Governor’s School for the Arts, Norfolk, VA
A secondary visual and performing arts school provides instruction in dance, instrumental and vocal music, musical theater, theater, and visual arts for students with a high degree of artistic talent and potential for growth.
Governor’s School for Science and Technology, Hampton, VA
A highly competitive math/science program with strands in engineering, biological sciences or scientific programming.

13. EVERY class you take affects your GPA.
GPA is your grade point average.
EVERY class you take affects your GPA.
Overall, GPA is a culmination of your grades from grade 9 to grade 12. High school courses taken in 8th grade are also included. Honors and AP classes are given added “weight” which results in a weighted GPA.
Regular Honors AP/DE
A =
B =
C =
D =
GPA

14. Individual scheduling: Review electives prior to meeting (choose electives based upon your goals) Need iPad or Laptop Need powerschool login information

15. Based on your Career Choice Career/Technical Education
Think about Electives
Based on your Career Choice
Career/Technical Education
Fine Arts
Information Technology Fundamentals
Programming
Advanced Programming
Database Design and Management
Advanced Database Design
Engineering Explorations
Engineering Analysis & Applications II
Engineering Concepts & Processes III
Engineering Practicum IV
Horticulture Sciences
Intro to Plant Systems
Greenhouse Plant Production & Management
Intro to Power, Structural & Technical Systems
Theater Arts
Band
Chorus
Guitar
Art
Speech/Public Speaking
Courses for 11th/12th:
Sociology
Photojournalism (Yearbook)
Advanced PE
AP Psychology

16. Double Blocked Vocational Courses
@ Windsor High School
@ Smithfield High School
Agriculture Production Technology
Agricultural Production Management
Cosmetology I & II
Building Trades I & II
Culinary Arts I & II
Nurse Aide I & II
Welding I
2nd semester only

17. Ms. Addison Mrs. Krohn School Counselors Last name A - O
Last name P - Z
Mrs. Krohn