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First Colonial High School Rising Ninth Grade Information Night. 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
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First Colonial High School Rising Ninth Grade Information Night
Counseling Department2013-2014 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
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
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 STANDARD DIPLOMA ADVANCED STUDIES DIPLOMA
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.
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
End-of-Course TestsAvailable for Verified Credit • English • English 11: Reading • English 11: Writing • Math • Algebra 1 • Geometry • Algebra II • Continued…..
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
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 IIor • AP Human Geography (counselor recommendation required) • Health and PE I • Elective and /or World Language
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) Recommended Freshman Electives
How Students Get The Most Out OfHigh 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)
STUDENT PARENT SCHOOL
School Resources • Website 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
For more information See the Secondary School Curriculum/ Student Guide • Available on the Web www.vbschools.com