Park View High School Counseling Department

Course Selection Presentation

2012-2013 School Year

Agenda

• School Counseling Department• Program of Studies information• Diploma types and requirements• Course progressions• Electives• Special programs• Course selection schedule• Questions

PVHS School Counseling Department

• Director: Anthony Bauer• 9th Grade Counselor Stephanie

Talboo• 10th Grade Counselor Cynthia Fillman• 11th/12th Grade Counselor Christine Meehan• 11th/12th Grade Counselor Mike Isner• ELL Counselor Megan Ruffing• Career Center Coordinator Angela Hatcher

Phone: (571)434-4507

Why would a student need to see their counselor?

If you have:• Academic questions or concerns• Personal/Social questions or

concerns• Career questions or concerns

Program of Studies (POS)• Available online to parents and students http://www.loudoun.k12.va.us/site/default.aspx?PageID=1

• Loudoun County Public School’s General Information, p. 1• Promotion and Credit Information, p. 2• Graduation Requirements, p. 3-6• Grade Point Average and Class Rank, p. 7• State of VA’s Career Clusters, p. 13• Course Descriptions, p. 16-60• Index of Course Offerings, p. 61-66

Promotion & Credit Information

A student must have earned a certain number of credits in order to be promoted to the next grade– Grade 10 – 5 credits– Grade 11 – 11 credits– Grade 12 – student must be scheduled to meet all

graduation requirements by June of the school year.

Standard Credit vs. Verified Credit

• A standard unit of credit is earned by passing a year-long course.

• A verified unit of credit is earned by passing a course and its related end-of-course Standards of Learning (SOL) test.

*Students may retake SOL tests as often as necessary (up to 3 times a year) to earn the verified unit of credits needed for graduation.

What if a student passes the course, but fails the test?

The student will remediate and retake the exam.

What if a student fails the course, but passes the test?

The student will retake the class, but will not be required to retake the exam.

Diploma Types On pages 3-6 of the Program of Studies are the different

diploma types

• Standard or Technical Standard Diploma– 22 standard credits– 6 verified credits• Advanced Studies or Advanced Technical Diploma– 24 or 26 standard credits– 9 verified credits

The date you entered 9th Grade will determine the specific requirements for your diploma

Required Core Course Progressions

English Progression—page 19:

• Grade 9: English 9 (Honors or Academic)

• Grade 10: English 10 (Honors or Academic)

• Grade 11: English 11 (Honors or Academic)

• Grade 12: English 12 Academic, AP English Literature, or AP English Language

English SOL Test:

1. English Reading, Literature, and Research2. English Writing

Both are administered in English 11

English Electives,page 20• Creative Writing (.5 credit)• Fundamentals of Writing (.5 credit)• Etymology (.5 credit)• 21st Century Literacy Strategies • Theater Arts (I – IV)• Journalism• Newspaper Journalism (I – III)• Photojournalism (I – III)

Math Progression, page 33:

Please note the “pre-requisites” –a set of classes or skills you need before taking

the next math class.

Talk to your math teacher for suggestions.

Math SOL Tests:

1. Algebra I 2. Geometry3. Algebra II

Science Progression, page 40:• Grade 9: Earth Science (Honors or Academic)• Grade 10: Biology (Honors or Academic)• Grade 11 and 12:– Environmental Explorations– Chemistry– Conceptual Physics– Physics– AP Biology– AP Physics (no AP Chemistry in 2012-13)

Science SOL Tests:

1. Earth Science2. Biology3. Chemistry

Social Science and Global Studies Progression, page 43:• Grade 9: – World History/Geography to 1500 (Academic)– Pre-AP World History/Geography to 1500

• Grade 10:– World History/Geography 1500 to Present– AP World History/Geography

• Grade 11:– US/Virginia History (Academic)– AP United States History

• Grade 12:– US/Virginia Government Academic– AP US/Comparative Government

Social Science and Global Studies SOL Tests:1. World History/Geography to 1500 2. World History/Geography 1500 to

present3. U.S. History

Social Sciences & Global Studies Electives, page 45• Survey of African History (dual enrollment)• AP Economics-Micro and Macro• Global Social Issues (.5 credit)• AP Human Geography• Modern International Relations (.5 credit)• AP Psychology• The World of Ideas (.5 credit)• World Religions (.5 credit)

Health and Physical Education, page 27:• Grade 9: Health/PE 9– Classroom portion focuses on health, CPR, and

first aid• Grade 10: Health/PE 10 (Driver’s Education)– Classroom portion focuses on Driver’s Education

and health• Grade 11/12: Advanced PE– Focused on design and implementation of

personal fitness portfolio

World Languages & Cultures,page 28• American Sign Language• French• German• Latin• Mandarin Chinese• Spanish• Spanish for Fluent Speakers

Fine/Practical Arts Electives:• Courses In:–Art–Music–Theater Arts–Journalism–Business and Information Technology–Family and Consumer Sciences–Marketing Education–Technology Education

Advanced Placement Classes:

• Advanced Placement (AP) classes are challenging college-level courses that 10th, 11th, and 12th grade students may take while in high school.

• Anyone who meets the prerequisites and is willing to do the work can enroll in an AP course.

• AP classes are weighted by 1.0 and are designated as AP courses on student transcripts as long as students take the AP end of course exam.

What are the advantages of taking AP courses?

• Develop intellectually • College preparation• College admissions• May earn college credit or advanced

standing at many of the nation’s colleges and universities.

• Weighted grade

AP course Subjects

• English Language & Composition

• English Literature & Composition

• Calculus AB• Calculus BC• Statistics• Computer Science• Biology• Chemistry• Physics• World History

• US History• US/Comparative Government• Economics, Micro and Macro• Human Geography• Psychology• French• German • Latin • Spanish• Music Theory• Studio Art

AP Parent Night – March 1, 2012 6:30pm

Monroe Technology Center,page 53

• Students can obtain industry-level certification and/or licensure through MTC programs

• Students earn 3 credits for classes taken at MTC• Classes at MTC are available to 10, 11, and 12th

grade students• Applications due the student’s guidance

counselor by March 23, 2012

Monroe Technology Center Programs

• Administration of Justice• Advanced Networking/ Network

Administration• Auto Collision Repair• Auto Servicing Technology• Biotechnology• Building Construction• Computer & Digital Animation• Computer Integrated Engineering

and Design• Computer Systems Technology• Cosmetology• Culinary Arts• Emergency Medical Technician

• Environmental Plant Sciences• Firefighter• Graphic Communications• Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning• Intro to Health & Medical Sciences• Medical Laboratory Technology• Masonry• Nail Design Technology • Pharmacy Technology• Practical Nursing• Radiology Technology• Television Production• Veterinary Science• Welding

MTC Open House – February 8, 2012 6:30pm

What is CAMPUS?College Achievement: A Minority Program for Unique

Students is an academic and college preparation designed to meet the specific needs of minority and first generation college students in Loudoun County.

CAMPUS supports students through:• Academic enrichment and support • Development of self advocacy skills • Mentorship opportunities • College and Scholarship preparation • Careful course selection

Applications can be obtained from your school counselor.

AVID: Advancement Via Individualized Determination

• A credit bearing elective offered at PVHS 9th-12th Grades• What is AVID?

– AVID is an in-school credit-bearing academic support program that prepares students for college eligibility and success.

– AVID places academically average students in advanced classes. – AVID benefits all students, but especially aims to identify and

assist students without a college-going tradition in their families.

– This program requires an application process … see your counselor for more details.

NJROTCNaval Junior Reserve Officers Training Corps

Only offered at Loudoun County High School

• NJROTC-Federal program sponsored by the United States Armed Forces.

• Students will have to transfer to LCHS via special permission to participate in this program.

• All grade levels can apply.

• Talk to your counselor

Want to Play Sports?

•www.vhsl.org•www.ncaa.org

So what happens next?Students will meet in groups with counselors to begin

selecting courses for next year (January 30 – February 10)Teachers will make recommendations based on first semester

grades Students will meet with counselors individually to go over

their academic plans and course selections (February 21 – April 27)

AP Night for Parents and Students in PVHS Auditorium (March 1 – 6:30pm)

Course selections mailed home to parents for approval (April 30)

Changes to course selections can be made with student’s counselor until June 29, 2012

QUESTIONS?