1. World of High School
Welcome Class of 2022!

2. Role of the High School Counselor
To be an advocate for students / families
To assist students find the path they want to follow after high school and get on that path
To assist the students in making smart decisions for classes that will be useful on their future paths
To provide the students with support and resources during difficult emotional and social times in their lives
To assist the students with planning and preparing for life after high school
To assist the students with developing strategies for overcoming adversities in their classes and social circles if encountered

3. SHS Counseling Center Staff
A – Cox Ms. Susan Biggs, Counseling Director(ext )
Coy – Hol Mrs. Nina Brown (ext )
Hom – Me Mrs. Cathie Tobin (ext )
Mi – Se Mr. Harry Mack (ext )
Sh – Z Ms. Marybeth Worhatch (ext )
Sophomores Mrs. Tammy Marshall (ext )
A, B, Mi – Q
Registrar Mrs. Beckie Campbell (ext )
Admin Asst. Mrs. Valerie Bryant (ext )
Data Entry Mrs. Wendy Guthrie (ext )

4. Diploma Requirements Standard Advanced 4 Credits of English
3 Credits of Math
3 Credits of Lab Science
3 Credits of History
2 Credits of PE/Heath
2 Credits of World Language, Fine Arts or Career and Technical Education
1 Credit Economics and Personal Finance
4 Elective Credits
Total of 22 Credits
5 SOL tests required for this diploma
Trained in First Aid/CPR/AED
4 Credits of English
4 Credits of Math
4 Credits of Lab Science
4 Credits of History
2 Credits of PE/Health
3 (or 4) Credits of World Language
1 Credit Economics and Personal Finance
3 (or 2) Elective Credits (depending on Language option)
1 Fine Arts or Career and Technical Education Credit
Total of 26 Credits
5 SOL tests required for this diploma
Trained in First Aid/CPR/AED

5. High School SOL Exams Algebra I Geometry Algebra II World History I
World History II
US/VA History
Earth Science
Biology
Chemistry
Reading – Given in 11th grade with English 11
Writing – Given in 11th grade with English 11

6. SOL requirements (for students entering 9th grade in 2018)
Standard Diploma
Advanced Diploma
1 Math
1 Science
1 History
Reading
Writing
NOTE: Your child will take additional courses with an SOL attached than they will need for graduation. By state regs, they are required to take the SOL regardless of graduation requirements.
Industry Certification
1 Math
1 Science
1 History
Reading
Writing
NOTE: Your child will take additional courses with an SOL attached than they will need for graduation. By state regs, students are required to take the SOL regardless of graduation requirements.

7. Naviance Family Connections
Personality surveys
Career assessment and research
College Planning: Matching, Virtual Tours, general information, application links, etc…
Method for counselors to send official transcripts to colleges and universities for admission consideration

8. Scheduling Review Scheduling Form
We can get you what your child is required to take, but we cannot promise their top elective choices

9. Expunging Grades
Families have the option to expunge a grade from their student’s record if it was a high school credit bearing course (i.e. Algebra or higher and World Languages)
We highly recommend expunging grades that are below a B-
Families have 30 days after the posting of EOY grades to expunge – please inquire about this process with your middle school counselor

10. The four year plan…
Support your children in taking the courses needed in order to be competitive for college.
Hard work is inevitable in life. Support your kids now in their struggles to foster resiliency through challenge
Realistic assessment of capabilities – are they truly struggling? Are the expectations clear at home? Are the tools provided for success? Are they working hard? – seek feedback from teachers on a regular basis