To The Parents of the Class of 2018

1. To The Parents of the Class of 2018 Ocoee Middle School

2. Walker Valley High School • Important Dates for the Class of 2018 • March 18-19-20 Student Tours at WVHS • April 28 – 29 Parent Tours/Orientation 6:30 @ WV • April 29 – 30 – May 1 Honors Testing after school @ OMS • May 17, 2018 Graduation @ Walker Valley High School • Contacts • Amy Kier 336-1383 ext. 3420 akier@bradleyschools.org • Kathy Lane 336-1383 ext. 3425 klane@bradleyschools.org

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. Block Schedule • Four Types of Classes • A. 90 minutes per day for one semester =1 full credit • B. 45 minutes per day for 2 semesters • C. 45 minutes per day for one semester = ½ credit • D. 90 minutes per day for nine weeks = ½ credit • At the end of each semester a student has the opportunity to complete 4 credits

6. ACT, Attendance and Graduation • ACT Composite • 19.3 (18.2) (19.1) • Attendance Rate • 97 % (96.1) (94.4) • Cohort Dropout Rate 3.5% (6.8) (7.3) • Event Dropout Rate 0.7% (1.6) (2.7) • The most important statistic • GRADUATION RATE • 94.9% (89.8) (86.3) • $6.5 Million in Scholarships for 2013

7. 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

8. Science and Social Studies • Science • 9th Physical Science • 10th Biology • 11th Chemistry • Social Studies 9th Government/Career Management 11th American History 12th Economics/Personal Finance

9. Advanced Placement Opportunities • Statistics • Calculus • World History • U.S. Government • American History • Biology • Language and Composition • Literature and Composition • A score of 3,4,or 5 on the test normally transmits into college credit – check with the school you will attend

10. Dual Enrollment • Students in the 11th and 12th grade • An opportunity to enroll in a Dual Enrollment class at either Lee University or Cleveland State Community College • We also offer a number of on campus dual enrollment courses • We have engineering course work as a component of the Wacker Institute in conjunction with Chattanooga State Community College

11. 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

12. 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 • * These CTE Focus Groups have coursework which leads to post secondary certification

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. • The State Board of Education’s “High School Policy” requires that all students complete an approved academic elective focus (three credits). The elective focus may be the completion of a CTE program of study or an academic elective focus. • CTE Program of Study - Students completing a CTE elective focus must complete three units in the same CTE program area (ie: Criminal Justice I, II, and III). • Academic Elective Focus – Students completing an academic elective focus must complete three additional academic courses, in the same concentration, above the State requirement.

14. Elective Focus • For math and science, three additional math and/or science courses (electives) are required in addition to the four math and three science required courses. • For a humanities focus, any combination of courses in English/Language Arts, Foreign Language and Social Studies above the core requirements will satisfy the humanities focus area. Fine arts require any three courses above the core requirements. • For an AP or Dual Enrollment focus, students must complete three AP/Dual Enrollment courses in any combination.

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

16. Clubs, Sports, and Activities • Key Club • Art Club • Mu Alpha Theta • NHS • NTHS • SGA • Skills USA • World Languages Club • TSA

17. Clubs, Sports, and Activities • Drama • FBLA • FCA • NTHS • NEHS • Speech and Debate • Science Olympiad • Oceanography • Diamond Darlings • Bass Club

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

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

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

21. Clubs, Sports, and Activities • Volley for a Cure • Reading to elementary students • Habitat for Humanity • Pink Ribbon Bowl • Chamber of Commerce Job Shadowing

22. Musical Organizations • Marching Band • Concert Band • Jazz Band • Color Guard • Percussion Ensemble • All East TN and All State Bands • 9th Grade Ladies 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 • Wrestling • 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 • Dance Team

26. We are Walker Valley • 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!