To The Parents of the Class of 2015

1. To The Parents of the Class of 2015 Ocoee Middle School November 9, 2010

2. Walker Valley High School • Who is Walker Valley?

3. The High School Goal • The goal of each student, teacher, administrator and parent should be a high school diploma for each and every child. • A high school diploma does not guarantee success but it does provide a better opportunity to reach success. • A high school diploma that has a solid academic element and a real world connection is a major component in building a successful life.

4. The Goal has Requirements • Students in Bradley County are required to have 28 credits for graduation. • These credits encompass the core subjects of English, Math, Science and Social Studies. There are also requirements for World Languages, Fine Arts, Wellness, Personal Finance, an Elective Focus and Electives. • Students have 32 opportunities to obtain the required 28 credits through the scheduling system we use.

5. Credits • English 4 Credits • Math 4 Credits • Science 3 Credits • Social Studies 3 Credits • World Languages 2 Credits • Wellness 1.5 Credits • Fine Arts 1 Credit • Personal Finance ½ Credit • Elective Focus 3 Credits • Electives 6 Credits

6. Block Schedule • Classes are 90 minutes each • 4 classes per semester • Flex Classes 45 minutes per day for one semester • ½ Flex 90 minutes for nine weeks • At the end of each semester a student completes 4 credits

7. The Academy at WVDenny Collins - Principal

8. Academics A minimum of one Math per year: 9th Grade = Algebra I 10th Grade = Geometry 11th Grade = Algebra II 12th Grade = Math IV, Statistics, Pre-Calculus, Calculus or Bridge Math A minimum of one English per year: English 9 English 10 English 11 English 12

9. Science and Social Studies • Science* • 9th Physical Science • 10th Chemistry • 11th Biology *This is the sequence the Tennessee Department of Education asks us to follow. • Social Studies 9th World History or World Geography 10th Government/Career Management 11th American History 12th Economics/Personal Finance

10. World Languages, Fine Arts and Wellness • World Languages + • 80% of our students are now taking the required World Languages in their sophomore year. • We offer Spanish, French and German • Fine Arts+ • Band, Choir, Art, Drama, Guitar, Music Theory, and Music Literature and Styles • Wellness One credit is the required Wellness course plus ½ credit more. Interscholastic Athletics, Marching Band, Cheerleading will substitute for the ½ Credit above the class. • + These qualify as an Elective Focus

11. Career and Technical Education • Many offerings are available in these areas of study; • Agriculture • Business • Computer Information Systems and Applications • Criminal Justice • Engineering Design • Family and Consumer Sciences • Health Sciences • Marketing • Media Concepts

12. Elective Focus and Electives • The Elective Focus gives students an opportunity to have an area of study they wish to give extra concentration to. This can be any subject area that is above and beyond the minimum requirement for graduation. • As an example students that wish to have an Elective Focus in Science can take three science courses beyond Biology in order to qualify for the Focus credit.

13. Electives • Electives constitute those courses which are beyond the scope of the 22 state requirements. • These courses are student/parent/counselor chosen and can be classes of interest to the student or career driven choices.

14. Clubs, Sports, and Activities • Anchor Club • Beta Club • DECA • FCCLA • FFA • FTA • HOSA • Jr. Civitan

15. Clubs, Sports, and Activities • Key Club • Model UN • Mu Alpha Theta • NHS • NTHS • SGA • Skills USA • Spanish Club • TSA

16. Clubs, Sports, and Activities • Art Faith Films • Chess Green Team • Crochet Ruriteens • Drama Club Shootin’ Stangs • FBLA Super Scrappers • FCA

17. Clubs, Sports, and Activities • School Involvement • Circle of Champions • Tennessee Scholars • Yearbook • "The Spill" • Chamber of Commerce Youth Leadership • Boys'/Girls' State • Career Fair

18. Clubs, Sports, and Activities • Health Fair • Reality Check • Class Olympics • Drama Production • Musical Production • Mustang Maniacs

19. Clubs, Sports, and Activities • Community Involvement • Relay for Life • Southern Heritage Food Drive • Thanksgiving baskets • Easter baskets • Creating Christmas Memories • Blood Assurance Blood Drive

20. Clubs, Sports, and Activities • Volley for a Cure • Reading to elementary students • Habitat for Humanity • Haiti Relief Efforts • Chamber of Commerce Job Shadowing

21. Musical Organizations • Marching Band • Concert Band • Jazz Band • Color Guard • Percussion Ensemble • All East TN and All State Bands

22. Musical Organizations • Chorus • 9th Grade Choir • Concert Choir • Chamber Choir • All East TN and All State Choirs

23. Clubs, Sports, and Activities • Football • Boys Soccer • Boys Tennis • Boys Basketball • Girls Tennis • Girls Basketball • Baseball

24. Clubs, Sports, and Activities • Girls Soccer • Softball • Wresting • Volleyball • Boys Bowling • Boys Cross country • Girls Bowling

25. Clubs, Sports, and Activities • Girls Cross Country • Cheerleading • Boys Track • Girls Track • Boys Golf • Girls Golf

26. We are WalkerValley • Caring professionals who put students first! • Proud parents of great kids! • Great kids who achieve, excel and go beyond the minimum. • “Combining yesterday’s wisdom with today’s successes to empower tomorrow’s leaders.” • We are Walker Valley!