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Titan Registration 2014 – 2015

Titan Registration 2014 – 2015 . Rising 9 th grade. A little about Hidden Valley High School. Approximately 1000 students Three lunches (mixed grades) Eight blocks, start at 8:20 – end at 3:25 8 A/B schedule Principal: Rhonda Stegall Assistant Principals: Josh Whitlow Tina Turner.

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Titan Registration 2014 – 2015

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  1. Titan Registration 2014 – 2015

    Rising 9th grade
  2. A little about Hidden Valley High School Approximately 1000 students Three lunches (mixed grades) Eight blocks, start at 8:20 – end at 3:25 8 A/B schedule Principal: Rhonda Stegall Assistant Principals: Josh Whitlow Tina Turner
  3. Resources available at HVHS: Counselors Kelley McCall: A – G Lindsey Milam: H – K, M – Q Margo Taylor: L, R – Z Maggie Long: Lindsey Milam’s substitute
  4. Hidden Valley High School You will soon be a Titan And no longer an Eagle
  5. GRADUATION REQUIREMENTSRising 9th – Class of 2018
  6. SOL Tests – Verified Credits What are Verified Credits? A verified credit is earned when the student successfully passes the classroom portion of the course and earns a passing score on the Virginia EOC (end of course) test for that subject area. SOL Courses English 10 – Writing & English 11 – RLR Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II World Geography, World History I, World History II, US/VA History Earth Science, Biology, Chemistry
  7. Verified Credits/SOLs Remember: Every course does not have an SOL attached to it so be certain that you are enrolled in classes which satisfy the verified credits you need.
  8. Virginia Western Community College Dual Enrollment Why would you want to take a dual enrollment course? Opportunity to earn college credit Extra weight towards your grade point average (GPA) Courses Available for 9th graders Economics and Personal Finance MS Office and Beyond Geospatial Technology Computer Aided Drafting and Technical Drawing
  9. Requirements for the Class of 2018 Standard Diploma Students must have an industry certification Both diplomas Students must complete one virtual course
  10. RCPS Virtual High School Can enroll in two online courses for free but must have two study halls Courses available for 9th graders Earth Science Algebra II Economics and Personal Finance
  11. Promotion/Retention Policy Page 6 – 7 Must pass ALL 4 core subjects English Mathematics Science Social Studies
  12. Removal of Credit-Bearing Course(s) from the Scholastic Record Page 5 – 6 Option only in 8th grade – Must be removed prior to the beginning of the next school year 2014 – 2015 Only for Algebra I, Geometry, World Language, Keyboarding
  13. If you lose your registration guide… Roanoke County Public Schools’ website: www.rcs.k12.va.us
  14. Let’s Get Started… On the back cover of your registration guide, write the following:
  15. Let’s Make a Schedule: Core Courses
  16. Now, let’s pick some ELECTIVES! Art (page 18) Art I Computer Graphics I Digital Photography/Art I Business & Information Technology (page 33) Principles of Business & Marketing Information Technology Fundamentals Microsoft Office and Beyond (Dual) Economics & Personal Finance (Dual)
  17. Electives! Choices! Decisions! English (page 20) Photojournalism I (Yearbook) Journalism I (Newspaper) Theater Arts I
  18. Electives! Choices! Decisions! Family & Consumer Science (page 34 - 35) Nutrition & Wellness Intro to Culinary Arts Child Development (2015-2016) * Fashion & Interior Design (2014-2015)* * = offered alternating years only
  19. Electives! Choices! Decisions! Marketing (page 36) Introduction to Marketing
  20. Electives! Choices! Decisions! Mathematics (page 24) Pre-AP Computer Programming Elective
  21. Electives! Choices! Decisions! Music (page 25 – 26) Concert Band or Symphonic with/without Marching Stage Band Mixed Chorus Music Theory & Composition
  22. Electives! Choices! Decisions! Study Halls & Remediation Blocks Full Year
  23. Electives! Choices! Decisions! Technology Education(page 37) Digital Photography Geospatial Technology* CAD & Technical Drawing* * = Dual Enrollment optional
  24. Electives! Choices! Decisions! Bonjour ¡Hola! Guten Tag Salve World Languages (page 31 – 32) French I – II Latin I – II Spanish I – II
  25. You Should Have Something Like… PLUS 6 Elective Back-up options!
  26. Specialty Programs Burton Center for Arts & Technology (page 10 –17) If you are interested in a BCAT program, be sure to tell your counselor during your registration appointment. Applications are available in the counseling office Burton registration will take place later or already has happened Governor’s School for Science & Technology (page 10) Applications available at Gov School Informational Meetings ONLY Virginia Western Regional Academy for Advanced Technology (page 10) Mechatronics, Engineering, Transfer & Culinary Designed for 11th and 12th grade students
  27. Burton Programs (pages 10 – 17) Specialty Centers Visual Arts Performing Arts Engineering Mass Communication Auto Service Technology Building Trades Computer Information Technology Cosmetology Criminal Justice Culinary Arts Digital & Web Design Early Childhood Education Floral Design Game Design & Programming Landscaping/ Turf Management Masonry Mechatronics/Robotics Motorsports Technology Teaching Internship Welding
  28. Air Force Junior ROTC Located at William Byrd High School Grades 9 through 12 Must provide your own transportation Who might be interested? College ROTC program Military Leadership, Citizenship, Character, and Fitness
  29. An Important Message from Administration about Electives At any time, administration reserves the right to drop an elective choice and add in a mandatory remediation period if we believe extra support will benefit your academic support at Hidden Valley High School.
  30. Course Request Changes If you would like to make changes to your course request after your registration appointment, you must complete the COURSE REQUEST CHANGE FORM, have it signed by your parent, & returned to your MIDDLE SCHOOL COUNSELOR by MARCH 14, 2014. The form is in the counseling lobby as well as on the counseling webpage.
  31. 2014 – 2015 Schedule Changes Schedule changes for 2014 – 2015 school year will be considered as follows: Failure of a course that is a prerequisite for a scheduled course or a graduation requirement Human or computer error Grouping adjustments and/or balancing of class sizes Recommendations of the child study committee or IEP committee
  32. PTSO Elective Fair Tuesday, January 28, 2014 Hidden Valley High School 6:30 – 7:15 – Titan Registration Presentation – Auditorium 7:15 – 8:00 – Curriculum Elective Fair – Commons
  33. Teacher Recommendation Day Friday, January 24, 2014: Procedure Receive registration sheet in AM homeroom Take sheet to all teachers for signature Take sheet home for parent signature and bring completed form to your counselor – student appointment. Counselors support teacher recommendations
  34. Registration Appointments with your high school counselor When: January 27 – 30, 2014 Schedule posted in English How Long: 10 minutes How to Prepare: View Registration Guide, make 6 elective choices, make list of questions Why: Schedules changes will be limited next year
  35. School Starts Fall 2014 You will officially be a Hidden Valley TITAN!! Welcome!
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