2. Counseling Department 2013-2014 Assignments Beanie Schleicher, Counselor, A- Co Talesha Wagner, Director, Cr - Ha Judy Mayes, Counselor, He - Mc Katherine Metzgar, Counselor, Me - Sa Andy Miller, Counselor, Sc - Z Tamara Schubart, LSA Counselor Eric James, Student Support Specialist Stormy Holt, ACCESS Advisor

3. High School Day School Hours 7:20 a.m. – 2:10 p.m. Block Scheduling –“A”, “B” day (4 blocks per day) –First Block- 90 minutes –Second Block - 90 minutes –Third Block- 125 minutes to provide lunch for all students –Fourth Block- 90 minutes All students will have a 30 minute lunch built into their schedule

5. SOL and CREDIT requirements for graduation Units of credit SOL verified units of credit 22 2 ENGLISH, 1 MATH, 1 SCIENCE, 1 SOCIAL STUDIES, 1 STUDENT- SELECTED 26 2 ENGLISH, 2 MATH, 2 SCIENCE, 2 SOCIAL STUDIES, 1 STUDENT- SELECTED TEST

6. What are credits? Credits are “ standard” or “verified” “Standard” credits are earned by passing the course. “Verified” credits are earned by passing the course and a related SOL test.

7. ENGLISH 4 SOCIAL STUDIES ( History and Government required) 4 MATHEMATICS Algebra 2 required 4 SCIENCE (from 3 disciplines Earth Science, Biology, Chemistry or Physics) 4 WORLD LANGUAGE (3 years of one language or 2 years of 2 different languages ) 3 HEALTH and P.E.2 FINE ART or CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION (CTE) Fine Arts: music, theatre, or art courses CTE: business, technology, consumer science, marketing 1 Economics and Financial Management 1 Electives3 Virtual Course TOTAL CREDITS 26 ADVANCED STUDIES DIPLOMA

8. ENGLISH 4 SOCIAL STUDIES ( History and Government required) 3 MATHEMATICS 3 SCIENCE 3 (from 2 disciplines Earth Science, Biology, Chemistry or Physics) HEALTH and P.E. 2 WORLD LANGUAGE, FINE ARTS or CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION (CTE) Fine Arts: music, theatre, or art courses CTE: business, technology, marketing, family and consumer science 2 Economics and Financial Management 1 Electives 4 (courses should include at least two sequential electives) Virtual Course CTE Industry Certification TOTAL CREDITS22 STANDARD DIPLOMA

9. Mandatory Graduation Requirement for the entering class of 2014-2015 All students for the Advanced and Standard Diploma must take a virtual course before graduation Students that are seeking the Standard Diploma must earn a CTE Industry certification before graduation

10. End-of-Course Tests Available for Verified Credit English –English 11: Reading –English 11: Writing Math –Algebra 1 –Geometry –Algebra II »Continued…..

11. End-of-Course tests Science –Earth Science –Biology –Chemistry Social Studies –World History to 1500 A.D. –World History since 1500 A.D. –World Geography –VA and US History

12. Freshman Schedule  Six classes with two It’s Academic blocks, seven classes with one It’s Academic block or Eight classes without an It’s Academic block (eight classes is not recommended for most ninth graders)  English 9 or Honors English 9  Algebra I Pt. 1&2 with Algebra lab or Geometry Pt.1&2, Geometry Honors, or Alg. II, Algebra II/Trig  Earth Science or Biology  World History I, World History II or AP Human Geography (counselor recommendation required)  Health and PE I  Elective and /or World Language

13. Recommended Freshman Electives Intro to Theatre Arts Art Foundations Mixed Chorus Band (placement by director) Orchestra (placement by director) Music Theory I, II Guitar I Keyboarding/Design, Multimedia & Web Tech IT Fundamentals Computer Information System (keyboarding pre-requisite) Construction Technology Small Engines/Power & Transportation Electricity/Electronics Photography/Computer Communication Technology Intro to Foods I/II Naval Science (ROTC) Parenting/Intro to Child Care Resource Management/Independent Living Basic Technical Drawing Public Speaking Think Tank (identified gifted)

14. How Students Get The Most Out Of High School During Their Freshmen Year Keep Grades Up ! Choose A Good Selection of Courses and Electives Get Involved In Extracurricular Activities Community Service Activities Involvement In Leadership Activities Explore Career Interests (e.g. job shadowing and career interest inventories)

16. Website http://www.firstcolonialhs.vbschools.com – http://www.firstcolonialhs.vbschools.com subscribe to My School Mail for updates and First Colonial PTSA Newsletter) Click on “Staff” to access all teacher e-mail accounts Informational Evening Programs SOL Tutoring Planner (includes school rules and a list of clubs and activities) ACCESS Foundation

17. For more information See the Secondary School Curriculum/ Student Guide Available on the Web www.vbschools.com

18. Questions?