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Smithfield High School Class of 2017

Smithfield High School Class of 2017. Course Selection and Post-Secondary Planning Forms due: March 22, 2013. High School Curriculum and Course Strategy. Aim high, set long and short term goals GPA is important Choose the courses in which you will be most successful

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Smithfield High School Class of 2017

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  1. Smithfield High SchoolClass of 2017 Course Selection and Post-Secondary Planning Forms due: March 22, 2013

  2. High School Curriculum and Course Strategy • Aim high, set long and short term goals • GPA is important • Choose the courses in which you will be most successful • Get involved early in your ninth grade year • Each student needs to develop his or her own interests and skills through the years…but we are here to help!

  3. StandardDiploma22 Standard Credits and 6 Verified Credits Standard Verified • English 4 2 • Mathematics 3 1 • Laboratory Science 3 1 • History & Social Sciences 3 1 • Health & P.E. 2 • FL, Fine or Practical Arts 2 • Econ & Pers Finance 1 • Electives 4 • Student Selected SOL 1

  4. Advanced Diploma26 Standard Credits and 9 Verified Credits Standard Verified • English 4 2 • Mathematics 4 2 • Laboratory Science 4 2 • History & Social Sciences 4 2 • Foreign Language 3 • Health & P.E. 2 • Fine Arts or Practical Arts 1 • Econ & Pers Finance 1 • Electives 3 • Student Selected SOL 1

  5. Program of Studies • Use to find course descriptions, graduation requirements, special programs and other important information • www.iwcs.k12.va.us • Search “Program of Studies” • www.shs.iwcs.k12.va.us • Guidance • 2013-2014 Program of Studies

  6. English • English 9 • Honors English 9

  7. History and Social Science • World History I • Honors World History I

  8. Mathematics • Algebra I • Geometry • Honors Geometry • Algebra II • Algebra II/Trigonometry

  9. Science • Earth Science • Honors Earth Science • Biology I * • Honors Biology I * * Suggested for students interested in applying for the Gov. School for Science and Technology

  10. Health and Physical Education • Health and PE 9

  11. Foreign Language • French (I, II) • Latin (I, II) • Spanish (I, II, III)

  12. Fine Arts • Theater Arts (I, II) • Band (I, II) • Guitar (I, II) • Chorus (I, II) • Art (I, II)

  13. Career and Technical Education * Some classes have prerequisites - check program of studies • Keyboarding Applications OR Information Technology Fundamentals • Computer Information Systems * • Design, Multimedia and Web Technologies * • Army JROTC (I, II) • Independent Living

  14. REQUIRED! • ECONOMICS and PERSONAL FINANCE is a graduation requirement. • It is best to take this course in the 11th or 12th grade…UNLESS you are applying for GSST.

  15. Special Programs • Honors and Advanced Placement courses • Governor’s School for the Arts • Governor’s School for Math, Science and Technology • Dual enrollment and dual credit courses • Governor Cain’s Early Scholars Program • Pruden Center (Specialized Career and Technical Certification Programs) • More information may be found in the Program of Studies

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