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

graduationUnits of credit SOL verified units of credit

22 2 ENGLISH, 1 MATH, 1 SCIENCE, 1 SOCIALSTUDIES, 1 STUDENT-SELECTED

26 2 ENGLISH, 2 MATH, 2 SCIENCE, 2 SOCIAL STUDIES, 1 STUDENT-SELECTED TEST

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.

ENGLISH 4

SOCIAL STUDIES( History and Government required)

4

MATHEMATICSAlgebra 2required

4

SCIENCE(from 3 disciplines Earth Science, Biology,

Chemistry or Physics)

4

WORLD LANGUAGE(3 years of one language or 2 years of 2

different languages)

3

HEALTH and P.E. 2

FINE ART or CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION (CTE)

Fine Arts: music, theatre, or art courses

CTE: business, technology, consumer science, marketing

1

Economics and Financial Management

1

Electives 3

Virtual Course

TOTAL CREDITS 26

ADVANCED STUDIES DIPLOMA

ENGLISH 4

SOCIAL STUDIES( History and Government required)

3

MATHEMATICS 3

SCIENCE 3(from 2 disciplines Earth Science, Biology, Chemistry

or Physics)

HEALTH and P.E. 2

WORLD LANGUAGE, FINE ARTS or CAREER AND

TECHNICAL EDUCATION (CTE)Fine Arts: music, theatre, or

art coursesCTE: business, technology, marketing,

family and consumer science

2

Economics and Financial Management

1

Electives 4(courses should include at least two sequential

electives)

Virtual CourseCTE Industry Certification

TOTAL CREDITS 22

STANDARD DIPLOMA

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 II or AP Human Geography (counselor recommendation required)

Health and PE I Elective and /or World Language

Recommended Freshman Electives

• 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)

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)

• 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

Questions?