Building a High School Schedule J.R. Tucker School Counseling Department
Graduation & Diploma Requirements Advanced Studies **NEW for Students entering 9 th grade for the first time in 2013-14 1. STUDENTS MUST SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETE ONE VIRTUAL COURSE, WHICH MAY BE NON-CREDIT BEARING 2. 26 Standard Units of Credit & 9 Verified Credits (8 from required + 1 Student Selected Test ) Subject Standard Units of Credit Required Verified Credits Required English 4 2 required Writing (grade 10) Reading (grade 11) Mathematics 4 2 required Algebra I Geometry Algebra II Laboratory Science 4 2 required Earth Science Biology Chemistry History & Social Studies 4 2 required World History I World History II VA & US History World Language 3 or 2 & 2 Health & PE 2 Fine Arts or Career and Technical Education 1 Economics & Personal Finance 1 Electives 3
Graduation & Diploma Requirements Standard Diploma **NEW for Students entering 9 th grade for the first time in 2013-14 1. Students must EARN A BOARD-APPROVED CTE CREDENTIAL AND 2. SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETE ONE VIRTUAL COURSE, WHICH MAY BE NON-CREDIT BEARING 3. 22 Standard Units of Credit & 6 Verified Credits (5 from required + 1 Student Selected Test ) Subject Standard Units of Credit Required Verified Credits Required English 4 2 required Writing (grade 10) Reading (grade 11) Mathematics 3 1required Algebra I Geometry Algebra II Laboratory Science 3 1required Earth Science Biology Chemistry History & Social Studies 3 1required World History I World History II VA & US History Health & PE 2 World Language, Fine Arts, or Career & Technical Education 2 Economics & Personal Finance 1 Electives 4
How does all of this translate into my schedule for next year?! Tucker is on a flexible block schedule Monday all 7 periods Tuesday/Thursday Odd Day (periods 1, 3, 5, 7) Wednesday/Friday Even Day (periods 2, 4, 5, 6) Academic Extension meets Tuesday Friday immediately after 5 th period Refer to your Draft CRRS * CRRS = Course Recommendation & Request Sheet
Using the diploma requirements as a guide, let s practice choosing classes English Required for every grade May not accelerate above grade level All freshmen students will be in 1130 (Everyone circle just the number 1130)
A note on Levels Notice next to the course number, the letters A C S E I A denotes Advanced Placement/Honors. From the Planning Guide pg. 25: Rigorous coursework designed to challenge the highly motivated and academically gifted/advanced student Independent reading, writing, and long-range projects required outside of class Emphasis on critical thinking skills, stressing higher order analysis, synthesis, and evaluation Preparation for four-year college/university and Advanced Placement Examinations in exit-level courses. (See "Advanced Placement Examinations Program" and IB Diploma Program in Section II of the Planning Guide). Development of career awareness through appropriate connections between subject matter and a variety of career options Advanced Placement and Honors course numbers usually will be accompanied by the letters A, Y, Z, or IB on the student course request form, report card, and transcript, indicating that weighted credit is awarded. These courses carry a 0.17 weight added to the overall GPA for each A-level course. The letter X indicates a Specialty Center course and XA indicates a Specialty Center Honors course.
A note on Levels Notice next to the course number, the letters A C S E I C denotes College Preparatory & S denotes Standard Academic From the Planning Guide pg. 25: -Rigorous implementation of the Standards of Learning to assure high performance on SOL endof course tests (Refer to Standards of Learning (SOL), End-of-Course Tests, Verified Credits, and Substitute Assessments in this section.) -College preparatory curriculum designed for students who plan to pursue higher education in the liberal arts, in the fine and performing arts, in mathematics and science -Career preparation emphasizing high performance standards required for successful pursuit of higher education and/or gainful employment (See Career Clusters in Section III.) -Independent reading, writing, and short-range and long-range projects required outside of class -Emphasis on critical thinking, stressing comprehension, application, analysis, synthesis, and evaluation -Technical and business-world application of subject matter
A note on Levels Notice next to the course number, the letters A C S E I E and I denote the Exceptional Education sections of courses. More information on Exceptional Education is available in the Planning Guide on page 21, or from your student s case manager at their current school. Case managers and IEP teams recommend students for E and I levels.
Let s continue picking classes English (1130) Social Studies Students currently taking 2215 World Hist. & Geog. I (a high school credit course) circle 2216 World Hist. & Geog. II Those in 8 th grade Social Studies, circle 2215 World Hist. & Geog. I *Remember, teachers will choose the level (Honors or College Prep.)
A Note on Parent Overrides Parents have the option to override a teacher s recommendation. By signing a Parent Override, the parent affirms their understanding that: 1. each academic course has certain prescribed essentials or standards, which must be met. Extra help beyond that which is given to other students in the class should not be expected. 2. if a student is placed in a class by a Parent Override, the student must stay in that class until the end of the first semester and a change in schedule is dependent on space availability in other classes. It is recommended that a Parent Override be submitted by March 30, 2013 in order for the student s request to be considered in course planning and staffing needs. If parents and students wait until the final Parent Override Deadline of April 30, 2013, there is no guarantee that the course they are requesting will still be open and available.
Let s continue picking classes English (1130) Social Studies (2219 or 2221) Mathematics Any student who passes Algebra I, circle 3143 PSC Geometry Any student in Math 8, circle 3130 Algebra I 3123 Fundamentals of Mathematics ** 3133 Foundations of Algebra ** **NEW will count as an elective credit. These courses do not count toward your student s math requirements.
Let s continue picking classes English (1130) Social Studies (2219 or 2221) Mathematics (3130, 3143, or other) Science Students who pass Earth Science (and earn a high school credit), circle 4310 Biology Students currently in Physical Science, circle 4210 Earth Science
Let s continue picking classes English (1130) Social Studies (2219 or 2221) Mathematics (3130, 3143, or 3146) Science (4210 or 4310) Health& PE 9 A graduation requirement for all students. Everyone circle 7300. If you plan to take Health/PE 9 in summer school, place a in the statement below 7300.
A Note on Summer School If you plan to take Health & PE 9 in summer school, please note: *Two offerings: Online and Site-Based *Enrollment in Online Summer School Health & PE for all of HCPS is capped at 500 students. Any student who wishes to register for this course must enter a lottery to be selected to register and enroll in the course. *See the Summer Online Health and Physical Education 2013 flyer for more information * Note separate dates for Online and Site-Based Summer School Health & PE. This applies to registration process and class dates. *If you do not take, pass, and receive credit for Health/PE 9 in summer school, this course will be added to your freshman schedule (and may replace one of the electives you chose).
Let s continue picking classes English (1130) Social Studies (2219 or 2221) Mathematics (3130, 3143, or 3146) Science (4210 or 4310) Health & PE 9 (7300) Electives All freshmen entering high school in 2011 and beyond will now have an Economics & Personal Finance requirement. Students may take this course starting in the 10 th grade. May include World Language choose either first level of world language or if you are in the first level and earning high school credit, you may take the next level, if offered.
Let s continue picking classes English (1130) Social Studies (2219 or 2221) Mathematics (3130, 3143, or 3146) Science (4210 or 4310) Health & PE 9 (7300) World Language Elective (1) Tucker elective fair is Wednesday, February 6 th 4:00-6:00pm RANK your top 5 electives in order of preference with #1 being your 1 st choice Note the G & H next to some courses this denotes a semester course (G = fall, H = spring) for 0.5 credit. If you choose a semester course, pair it with another semester course in the same subject area.
What s Next?!? Events for Rising 9 th Graders and Parents at Tucker High School ELECTIVE FAIR February 6 th 4:00 6:00pm FRESHMAN PARENT 101 May 2013 TIGER CAMP!! Orientation for 9 th graders held in the summer
Good luck & thank you for your thoughtful participation in this process! We are excited to welcome you to Tucker. Go Tigers!