1. THE MIDDLE SCHOOL TO HIGH SCHOOL JOURNEY

2. WHAT MUST I DO?
PASS 8TH GRADE
No ‘F’s

3. TYPES OF DIPLOMAS VA Graduation Requirements
Standard/estándar
22 Credits + 6 SOLs minimum
Advanced Studies/estudios avanzados
26 Credits + 9 SOLs minimum

4. Advanced Studies Diploma
9 Verified Credits
26 Standard Credits
English
Mathematics
Laboratory Science 4
Social Studies
Health/PE
World Language/
Fine Arts/Career 1
Economics/Finance 1
Electives
CTE Credential
1 Virtual Course
English
(Reading/Writing)
Math
Science
Soc. Studies
Student Selected

5. Standard Diploma 6 Verified Credits 22 Standard Credits English 2
Mathematics
Laboratory Science 3
Social Studies
Health/PE
World Language/
Fine Arts/Career 2
Economics/Finance 1
Electives
CTE Credential
1 Virtual Course
English
(Reading/Writing)
Math
Science
Soc. Studies
Student Selected

6. 9th Grade Schedule - 7 Classes
Math credit = 1 class
Language Arts credit = 1 class
Science credit = 1 class
Social Studies credit = 1 class
PE credit = 1 class
Elective credit = 1 class
(if you failed Reading or Math Sol- Possible Remediation Class)
Elective credit = 1 class
7 Credits = 7 periods

7. CHOOSING HIGH SCHOOL CLASSES
*Teacher recommendations are important.
Example – Regular English
Pre AP English
*Pre AP Classes more reading, writing, work to be completed at home; don’t take tooo many Pre AP classes.
*Foreign Language – must have a ‘B’ in 8th grade Language Arts!
*Choose 7 classes and two alternates(extras)!

8. DIDN’T GET RECOMMENDED CLASS YOU WANTED?
Don’t have the grades. – Pull your grades up! Then your parent can contact the high school and request a schedule change before 31 May 2017

9. PARENT OVERRIDE REQUEST
Parents may complete an override a teacher recommendation or a prerequisite if they feel you are capable of completing the class successfully.
Special Ed and ESOL students will have a case manager review your schedule here and you will receive support in High School.
Remember all High Schools do not want schedule changes next fall. You have until end of this year to change a class. Your parents must request this change to your High School by the end of this school year!

10. H. S. SCHEDULING!
The high school your are zoned for (Base School – Where you live).
No schedules will be written for specialty programs. After you are accepted, you new school will come over and register you.
If you want a schedule change, parents must contact the high school
Today you will take home a sample H.S. scheduling form to discuss with parents. Bring this form when you meet with the high school Counselors.
All 5 High Schools will visit Saunders during Feb. or March.
If you are moving out of the area next year – Write Moving: At top right of schedule print ” .

11. General Information
Must be eligible to play sports and participate in school activities – VHSL requirements.
2 “F”s during a 9 week grading period.
Turn in the actual H.S. Schedule to your Science teacher signed by a parent the day after registration.
Don’t forget summer assignments online.
Signet students are pulled out of P.E. usually
Math Recommendations are either Algebra I or Algebra I PT 1 (this is not a math credit – you must complete Algebra I PT 2 for it to count as a Math Credit.

12. Update Your Academic Career Plan

13. Review H.S. SAMPLE Forms! Where do I learn more about High School classes/electives? pwcs.edu – course catalogue Where do I apply for a H.S. Specialty Program? Pwcs.edu – Academics –Specialty Program *

14. When is the deadline to apply for a H.S. Specialty Program?
February 1st
What do I do with the Sample H.S. schedule/letter I receive today?
Review this with your parent and pick sample classes – Each H.S. uses a different form. This is not the real scheduling form!

15. Reminder to keep your grades up in all classes!
Reminder to check your high school’s website in the spring and summer for Important Dates and Summer Reading Information.