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- VHS Scheduling - SELECTING CLASSES for 2014 - 2015. TODAY : Receive MATERIALS From January 31 – March 3 Counselors Visit English Classes Collect Schedule Sheets Check Diploma Requirements Answer Questions. Scheduling Materials :. Schedule Sheet – Classes, English Recs
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- VHS Scheduling -SELECTING CLASSES for 2014 - 2015 TODAY : Receive MATERIALS From January 31 – March 3 Counselors Visit English Classes Collect Schedule Sheets Check Diploma Requirements Answer Questions
Scheduling Materials : • Schedule Sheet –Classes, English Recs • Diploma Requirements Sheet – CORE 40, Academic Honors,Technical Honors • List of Required Classes for Next Year, Core 40 • SCIENCE Classes Chart – year by year guide • New VHS Courses Sheet– 8 New includes Vocational Changes • PNC / VHS Dual Credit Class Information – Classes - Costs - Application Process • Summer School Registration Form / Classes • Transcript with GPA& Credit Checklist – GPA = Semester Grades Only
CORE 40Diploma – 40 Credits • 8 Credits ENGLISH • 6 Credits MATH • 6 Credits SCIENCE • 6 Credits SOCIAL STUDIES • 1 Credit HEALTH & WELLNESS • 2 Credits PE I and II (Freshman PE) • 5 Credits DIRECTED ELECTIVES – Any Combination: World Languages, Fine Arts, Career/Tech • 6 Credits ELECTIVES – Career or Academic 40 CREDITS TOTAL Minimum
ACADEMIC HONORS Diploma –47 Credits, 3.0 GPA • 40 Credits CORE 40 Diploma • 2 Additional MATH Credits: Precal, Calc or Stats • 2 FINE ARTS Credits: Music, Art, Dance, Theater • 6-8 World Language Credits: 3 yrs or 2 yrs + 2 yrs • ADDITIONAL Academic Honors Requirements – Complete 1 of 6 Options - see Diploma Sheet • SAT (1200 CR & Math only) or ACT Scores (26 Comp) • AP Classes (4 VHS credits) + AP EXAMS • IB Classes (4 VHS credits) + IB EXAMS • Dual Credit Classes (6 college credits)
Technical Honors Diploma – Class of 2015* • *Requirements Different for 2016+ • Complete Core 40 Requirements • 3.0 GPA -- all 47 Tech Honors Requirements • COMPLETE 2 of the following: 1 must be ‘A’ or ‘B’ • WorkKeys Test: Reading & Appl Math – Level 6; Info – Level 5 • Complete 6 College Credits in DUAL CREDIT from Technical Class(es) • Complete Prof. Career Internship or Coop Ed Course (2 cr) • Complete industry-based work exp. in 2-yr. voc/tech progr. • Earn State-Approved, industry-recognized certification
Vocational Program /Technical Ed Current Grades 10 & 11 1. Information Booklet – class descriptions, 6 credits per year, locations, Dual Credit, Certifications 2. Vocational APPLICATION – Return to Guidance Counselor with Schedule Sheet **– DEADLINE: Feb. 13 3. OPEN HOUSE Info Sheet - Wednesday, Feb 3 - 8 – 9 a.m. -- Bus to Career Center only Available must sign up in advance or 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. – Attend with a PARENT **ALL Voc Applicants MUST Complete FULL Schedule with VHS Classes – Notification in Early APRIL
SCHEDULE SHEETS • COLLECTED in Jan. 31 – Feb. 24 • COUNSELORS Visit ENGLISH CLASSES to provide information & answer questions • ASK English Teacher for Exact Date • All Classes Should be Written on the Schedule Sheet – Course # # and Name • English Recs – Marked on Sheet • Check Diploma Requirements • VOCATIONAL Classes Listed Gr 11 & 12 – SIGN UP FOR FULL DAY VHS CLASSES
SCHEDULE SHEET Sample - Gr 12 ENGLISH—Follow Teacher Recommendation E50300 _X_ Themes in Literature E50130 ____ Eng. Lit/Comp, AP/IB H* DC E50420 _X_ Speech DC -- disregard Rec if already taken E50040 ____ American Literature E50060 ____ Composition E50390 ____ Journalism E50460 ____ Valenian E50090 ____ Creative Writing E50100 ____ Debate H E50410 ____ Adv. Speech & Comm. H E50440 ____ Adv. Debate H
Grade 11 ENGLISH—see Teacher Recommendation E50040 __X__ American Literature E50060 __X _ Composition E50020 ____ American Lit./U.S. History*+ This class fulfills Amer Lit/Comp non-honors diploma requirement; S50490 US History must also be taken E50230 AP English Language & Comp H* E50500 ____ World Literature IB HL H* E50090 ____ Creative Writing E50390 ____ Journalism E50460 ____ Valenian* (yearbook) E50100 ____ Debate H E50420 ____ Speech DC Honors Students E50410 ____ Adv. Speech & Communication H E50440 ____ Adv. Debate H
Grade 10 – SAMPLE Schedule Sheet SCIENCE – for students NOW in BIOLOGY I C52050 ____ Biology I* C52340 ____ Integrated Chem & Physics (ICP)* C52120 ____ Chemistry I (2)* C52160 ____ Chemistry I Pre-IB (1)* C52260 ____ Physics I* C52300 ____ AP Physics ‘A’* SCIENCE Options Only for 9th Grade Chemistry students C52520 ____ Biology II: AP (1)* DC(year 1 of IB HL) C52480 ____ Anatomy & Physiology (1)* (year 2 of IB HL) C52210 ____ Environmental Science AP (1)* DC C52490 ____ Biology II: Zoology* C52510 ____ Chemistry II: AP IB SL (Honors) DC C52180 ____ Earth Space Science I* DC C52300 AP Physics ‘A’ *
SUMMER SCHOOL REGISTRATION WHITE FORM March 11 – 14 7:00 – 7:30 a.m. UPSTAIRS Media Center
REMINDERS: • Review DIPLOMA and YOUR CREDITS Core 40 ? Technical Honors? Academic Honors? • Go to VHS WEBSITE for Course Info • ASK CURRENT TEACHERSabout Future Classes, Ideas, Recommendations • Write CLASSES on SCHEDULE SHEET based on your DIPLOMA and Career Plans • VOCATIONAL APPLICATION & Visit --Required for Technical / Career Programs • SUMMER SCHOOLREGISTRATION – March 11-14 -- Specific DAYS for Each Grade
VHS Website:www.valpo.k12.in.usInformation onClasses, Diplomas,