Course Scheduling 2016 — 2017 Graduation Requirements

Course Scheduling 2016 - 2017

Graduation Requirements Advanced Studies Diploma English Mathematics Laboratory Science Soc. Studies Foreign Language Health and PE Fine arts or CTE class Econ. & Personal Fin. Electives Course Credits Verified Credits 4 2 (Reading/Writing) 4 2 4 2 3/4 (3 yrs of 1 language or 2 yrs of 2 languages) 2 1 1 3 1 (Math, science or social studies) TOTAL CREDITS 26 9 *** Verified credit is earned by passing the course and passing an SOL end-of-course test.

Graduation Requirements Standard Diploma Course Credits English 4 Mathematics 3 Laboratory Science 3 Social Studies 4 Health and PE 2 Fine Arts or CTE classes 2 Econ. & Personal Finance 1 Electives** 3 * TOTAL CREDITS Verified Credits 2 (Reading/Writing) 1 1 1 22 1 (Math, Science or Social Studies) 6 ** Courses to satisfy elective requirement must include at least 2 sequential electives * Class of 2017+ must pass an industry credential exam

Choosing Classes v Talk to your parents and teachers and then select your classes in Student. Vue v Watch the following You. Tube video for a demonstration on how to choose your classes in Student. Vue before meeting with your counselor: https: //www. youtube. com/watch? v=8 wrd 1 w 7 Db. J 8

v. Check out the Catalog of Course Offerings on the SCPS website under Site Shortcuts for course descriptions v. Select courses needed for your diploma type, up to 8 credits (classes offered at the Career and Tech Center are usually 2 – 4 credits) v. Select 3 alternate elective courses! v. Email or visit your counselor with any questions

Dates to Meet with Counselors by Grade Level Sophomores - PE 10 • March 14 - 21 Freshmen – PE 9 • March 22 – April 4 Juniors – English 11 • April 5 - 12

New Classes v. AP Research: 11 – 12, prerequisite is AP Seminar v. Technical Theatre: 9 – 12 (production, behind-thescenes) v. Engineering Explorations I: 9 - 12 v. Engineering Studies: 11 - 12 v. Dual Enrollment Calculus: 11 – 12 (Germanna enrollment and placement test required) Prerequisite is DE Pre-Calc or Math Analysis v. AP Computer Science Principles: 9 -12 prerequisite is completion of Algebra I

AP Capstone Program Model A two-course sequence that provides students with the critical thinking and research skills needed to succeed in college and stand-out in the admission process AP Capstone Diploma™ Students who earn scores of 3 or higher on the AP Seminar and AP Research Exams and on four additional AP Exams of their choosing will receive the AP Capstone Diploma™. AP Research & Seminar Certificate™ Students who earn scores of 3 or higher on the AP Seminar and AP Research Exams only will receive the AP Seminar and Research Certificate™

AP Seminar – Started Fall 2015 Taken in 10 th, 11 th, or 12 th grade. Students learn how to: Investigate real-world topics from multiple perspectives Carefully analyze information, write evidence-based arguments and effectively communicate them Exam score based on: Example Topics Democracy Education Revolution Freedom Protest Technology Sustainability Work independently and with a team to research a topic, develop a written report and deliver a presentation Teachers & Students select and study 2 -4 topics. 1. Team Project & Presentation • 25% 2. Individual Essay & Presentation • 35% 3. Written Exam • 40%

AP Research – Starting Fall 2016 Students learn how to: Exam score based on: Design, plan, and conduct a year -long mentored, research-based investigation 1. Research Process • 15% Apply research methods and practices to address a real-world topic selected by the student 1. Academic Thesis Paper (~5, 000 words) • 70% Write a college-level research paper, present and orally defend the findings and research methodology 1. Public Presentation and Oral Defense • 15% AP Seminar is a prerequisite to AP Research.

Career/Technical Education Offers wide variety of training programs in such things as cosmetology, auto mechanics, robotics, nursing, and much more! There is an application that must be turned in for possible acceptance into the SCTC. Applicants are reviewed based on attendance, grades, and behavior. ALL applications for the Career & Technical Center must be filled out with your counselor during scheduling. Deadline is April 14. Nursing app deadline is April 28 (placement testing is due before the deadline)

Scheduling Reminders • Students may not schedule more than one non-credit course (study hall or aide position). • Early release is available only to students who have scheduled a co-operative education course (Marketing, Business COE, Veterinary Science with COE, Horticulture with COE, or Agriculture with COE). • Only Dual Enrollment and Advanced Placement courses are weighted. • Students may not schedule two new English classes during the same year!

Schedule Adjustments • After the 2016 – 2017 school year begins, schedule changes will be made only under the following conditions: 1. Failure of a course which is a prerequisite for a scheduled course or graduation requirement. 2. Clerical error 3. Change in a program of studies. 4. Balancing of class sizes.

Wrap-Up • Review the course descriptions in the Course Offerings Catalog Online to understand course content, prerequisites, and level of difficulty. • Discuss your course selection with your parents and current teachers before choosing your classes in Student. Vue • Choose your classes in Student Vue before meeting with your counselor • BE SURE TO SELECT 3 ALTERNATIVE ELECTIVES in STUDENT VUE