To The Parents of the Class of 2015

Ocoee Middle SchoolNovember 9, 2010

Who is Walker Valley?

Walker Valley High School

• 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.

The High School Goal

• 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.

The Goal has Requirements

• English 4 Credits• Math 4 Credits• Science 3 Credits• Social Studies 3 Credits• World Languages 2 Credits• Wellness 1.5 Credits• Fine Arts 1 Credit• Personal Finance ½ Credit• Elective Focus 3 Credits• Electives 6 Credits

Credits

Classes are 90 minutes each 4 classes per semester Flex Classes 45 minutes per day for one semester ½ Flex 90 minutes for nine weeks At the end of each semester a student completes 4

credits

Block Schedule

The Academy at WVDenny Collins - Principal

A minimum of one Math per year:9th Grade = Algebra I10th Grade = Geometry11th Grade = Algebra II12th Grade = Math IV, Statistics, Pre-Calculus, Calculus or Bridge Math

A minimum of one English per year:English 9English 10English 11English 12

Academics

Science*◦ 9th Physical Science◦ 10th Chemistry◦ 11th Biology*This is the sequence the Tennessee Department of Educationasks us to follow.

Social Studies9th World History or World Geography10th Government/Career Management11th American History12th Economics/Personal Finance

Science and Social Studies

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

World Languages, Fine Arts and Wellness

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

Career and Technical Education

The Elective Focus gives students an opportunity to have an area of study they wish to give extra concentration to. This can be any subject area that is above and beyond the minimum requirement for graduation.

As an example students that wish to have an Elective Focus in Science can take three science courses beyond Biology in order to qualify for the Focus credit.

Elective Focus and 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.

Electives

Anchor Club Beta Club DECA FCCLA FFA FTA HOSA Jr. Civitan

Clubs, Sports, and Activities

Key Club Model UN Mu Alpha Theta NHS NTHS SGA Skills USA Spanish Club TSA

Clubs, Sports, and Activities

Art Faith Films Chess Green Team Crochet Ruriteens Drama Club Shootin’ Stangs FBLA Super Scrappers FCA 

Clubs, Sports, and Activities

School Involvement Circle of Champions Tennessee Scholars Yearbook "The Spill" Chamber of Commerce Youth Leadership Boys'/Girls' State Career Fair

Clubs, Sports, and Activities

Health Fair Reality Check Class Olympics Drama Production Musical Production Mustang Maniacs

Clubs, Sports, and Activities

Community Involvement Relay for Life Southern Heritage Food Drive Thanksgiving baskets Easter baskets Creating Christmas Memories Blood Assurance Blood Drive

Clubs, Sports, and Activities

Volley for a Cure Reading to elementary students Habitat for Humanity Haiti Relief Efforts Chamber of Commerce Job Shadowing

Clubs, Sports, and Activities

Marching Band Concert Band Jazz Band Color Guard Percussion Ensemble All East TN and All State Bands

Musical Organizations

Chorus 9th Grade Choir Concert Choir Chamber Choir All East TN and All State Choirs

Musical Organizations

Football Boys Soccer Boys Tennis Boys Basketball Girls Tennis Girls Basketball Baseball

Clubs, Sports, and Activities

Girls Soccer Softball Wresting Volleyball Boys Bowling Boys Cross country Girls Bowling

Clubs, Sports, and Activities

Girls Cross Country Cheerleading Boys Track Girls Track Boys Golf Girls Golf

Clubs, Sports, and Activities

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!

We are WalkerValley