#2 program of studies_2011 parents rising 9th graders
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Welcome to the James River High School
Parents’ Night 2011
Who’s Who at
James River High School
Mr. Talbott, Principal
Mr. Ketron, Asst. Principal
Front Office
◦ Martha Alphin, Front Office Secretary
◦ Beth Bell, Bookkeeper
◦ Roxie Thacker, Attendance Clerk
Sheila Proffit, Athletic Directory
Who’s Who – School Counselors
Carol S. Brenner A-K
Debbie S. Inman L-Z
Susan Albert Guidance Secretary
Erika Hayden Student Assistance Program Counselor
Transition to High School
More Independence / Personal
responsibility
Fewer reminders from teachers
◦ Agenda
◦ Use class time wisely
New friends among grade levels
◦ Mixed grade level lunches
◦ Mixed grade level within classes
Ask Questions
Registration Process
Rising 9th Graders will
◦ Tour JRHS in March
◦ Receive a copy of BCPS Program of Studies
◦ Participate in Registration Meetings with the high
school counselors at CAMS:
◦ How to Prepare for meeting:
Review Program of Studies
Review Graduation Requirements
List course selections and questions
List five alternate class choices
5 Types of Diplomas: Class of 2015
Standard
Standard Technical (new)
Advanced Studies
Advanced Technical (new)
Modified Standard
High School Credit Types
Standard Credit
◦ A unit of credit for graduation
◦ 140 clock hours of instruction
◦ Successful completion of the course (D or Better)
Verified credit
◦ Successfully completes the course (D or better)
◦ Achieves a passing score on the End-of-Course SOL test for that course (400 Pass)
English 11 – Reading and Short Paper
Math – Algebra 1, Geometry, Algebra II
History/ Social Science – World History I, World History II, US History
Laboratory Sciences – Earth Science, Biology, Chemistry
Graduation Requirements: Standard Diploma and Standard Technical
4 English
3 Math
3 Science
3 Social Studies
2 Health/PE
1 Economics & Personal Finance_________________________ Total 16 Core Credits
ELECTIVES Standard
◦ Two Sequential
◦ Others student selected
Standard Technical◦ At least 4 in CTE
◦ At least 1 Fine Arts or World Language
◦ Others student selected
_________________ Total 10 Electives
Total Credits = 26
Verified Credits:
Standard & Standard Technical
◦ TWO English
English 11 Reading
English II Writing
◦ ONE Social Studies
World History I
World History II
US History
◦ ONE Math
Algebra I
Geometry
Algebra II
◦ ONE Science
Earth Science
Biology
Chemistry
◦ ONE Any Course
◦ TOTAL
6 VERIFIED
CREDITS
Graduation Requirements: Advanced Studies and
Advanced Technical Diploma
4 English
4 Math
4 Science
4 Social Studies
2 Health/PE
1 Economics & Personal Finance
3 World Language________________________ Total 22 Core Credits
ELECTIVES
Advanced◦ 1 CTE / Fine Arts
◦ 5 student selected
Advanced Technical◦ At least 3 in CTE
◦ At least 1 Fine Arts or CTE◦ 2 student selected
_________________ Total 6 Electives
Total Credits = 28
Verified Credits: Advanced Studies or Advanced Technical
Diploma
◦ TWO English:
English 11 Reading
English II Writing
◦ TWO Social Studies
World History I
World History II
US History
◦ TWO Math
Algebra I
Geometry
Algebra II
◦ TWO Science
Earth Science
Biology
Chemistry
◦ ONE additional verified credit in any area
TOTAL = 9 verified credits
Modified Standard Diploma
Must be approved by IEP Team
English - 2
Math - 3
Lab Science - 3
Social Science - 2
HPE -2
Financial Literacyv -1
Electives -9
TOTAL Credits -24
Verified Credits
Options include use
of Math 8 and
English Reading 8
Seals and Awards
Seals may earn seals or awards on their diploma in accordance with VDOE and BCPS criteria
SEE Page 5 of Program of Studies for details
Examples:
Governor's Seal
Board of Education Seal
Career and Technical Seal
Advanced Math and Technology Seal
Excellence in Civics Education
CTE Certifications
All Career and
Technical Education
students who are
completers will be
required to take an
exam for
credentialing
Examples:
Business Student◦ Desktop Publishing
◦ & Computer Applications
Agriculture Student
Applied Ag Concepts
& Ag Production
BTEC Student
Drafting I
& Drafting II
Instructional Level
Recommendations & Prerequisites
Based on Student’s individual needs,
motivation, career goals, and prior
academic performance, standardized test
performance, and recommendations
Students must meet the pre-requisite(s)
for courses
VHSL and NCAA Eligibility
Ms. Shelia Proffit, Athletic Director
Enrollment and Schedule Changes
Classes will only be offered if a significant
number of students enroll.
Schedule changes must be completed by
the Friday of the first full week of classes
Schedule request changes for second
semester are also done at the beginning
of school
Grade Classifications
Based on student’s total credits earned
Grade Credits
10 6
11 13
12 20
Grade Point Average
Mathematical Average of numerical value
of the student’s grades
A=4, B=3, C=2, D=1, F=0
Weighted: A=5, B=4, C=3, D=2, F=0
High school credit courses taken in the
middle school will not be used in
calculating a student’s grade point
average.
Advanced Coursework
Advanced Studies Level
Advanced Placement
Dual Enrollment
Roanoke Valley Governor's School
Jackson River Governor’s School
Early Scholar’s Program
Preparation Levels
English & Social Studies Prepares students with the content knowledge and
skills needed to attend a 4 year college or university.
The College Preparation level prepares students to do college level work after graduating high school
Advanced Studies Level prepares students to do college level work (advanced placement and dual enrollment) during their junior and senior years of high school.
English Courses
English 9, English 10, English 11, English 12
English 9m, 10 Advanced Studies
English 11, 12 College Preparation
English 11, 12 Advanced Placement
English 12 Dual Enrollment
Senior Seminar
Electives
English Courses
Summer Reading will be required for the following courses:◦ English 9 Advanced Studies
◦ English 10 Advanced Studies
◦ English 11 College Preparation
◦ English 12 College Preparation
◦ Dual Enrollment English & Advanced Placement Level Courses
Social Studies Program
World History and Geography I and II
◦ General or Advanced Studies
US and VA History
◦ General, College Prep, or AP
US and VA Government
◦ General, College Prep or AP
Electives
Mathematics Program
Algebra, Geometry, Precalculus, Calculus, Statistics
Algebra and Geometry make be take in two parts
Advanced Studies Diploma require a student complete to Algebra II
Most rigorous level of math courses include trigonometry
Advanced Mathematics and Trigonometry course will be required for most students who take higher level math
Dual Enrollment Math
Pre-Calculus/Trigonometry
◦ 5 credit hours at DSLCC
Applied Calculus I
◦ 3 credit hours at DSLCC
Applied Calculus II
◦ 3 credit hours at DSLCC
Science Program
Earth Science
Biology
◦ Biology
◦ Ecology
◦ Human Physiology and Anatomy
◦ Dual Enrollment
Chemistry
Physics
Questions