What is my path? Transitioning to High Schools & PWCS Specialty Programs

What is my path?

Transitioning to High

Schools & PWCS

Specialty Programs

GET TO KNOW YOUR COUNSELOR!!!!!!

It is EXTREMELY important for you to know who your school counselor is and what the school counseling office

has to offer. Ask about:

• Scholarships

• After school programs

• Clubs and activities-GET INVOLVED!!

• Community activities

• Help with organization, homework, test, etc

Counselors are here to HELP YOU!

USE YOUR RESOURCES!!!!

Available resources to enhance success

Student Agenda

Parent Portal

School Fusion

After-School Tutoring

Parents

Teachers

Counselors

AND MORE!!!!!!!!!

Graduation RequirementsThe state of Virginia offers two types of

diplomas to regular education* students:

STANDARD DIPLOMA

ADVANCED STUDIES DIPLOMA

Note: you will receive a “carnegie unit course credit when you actually pass a class. The credit is considered verified when you

pass that SOL in that course per VDOE.

*Students with disabilities may be eligible to receive and “Applied Studies” diploma.

Standard Diploma22 Standard Credits• English

4

• Mathematics 3

• Laboratory Science 3

• Social Studies 3

• Health/PE 2

• World Language/

Fine Arts/Career 2

• Economics/Finance 1

• Electives 4

• CTE Credential

• 1 Virtual Course

6 Verified Credits

• English 2

(Reading/Writing)

• Math 1

• Science 1

• Soc. Studies 1

• Student Selected 1

Advanced Studies Diploma26 Standard Credits• English

4

• Mathematics 4

• Laboratory Science 4

• Social Studies 4

• Health/PE 2

• World Language/ 3

Fine Arts/Career 1

• Economics/Finance 1

• Electives 3

• CTE Credential

• 1 Virtual Course

9 Verified Credits

• English 2

(Reading/Writing)

• Math 2

• Science 2

• Soc. Studies 2

• Student Selected 1

Standards of Learning (SOL)

SOL Subjects SOL Courses

Advanced Diploma Verified Credit

Requirement

Standard Diploma

Verified Credit

Requirement

English English 11 Reading & Writing

2 2

Mathematics Algebra IGeometryAlgebra II

2 1

Science Biology IEarth ScienceChemistry

2 1

World History World History IWorld History IIUS/VA History

2 1

Student Selected 1 1

Total 9 6

Transcripts• A transcript is a resume for life after High School.

• The information on transcripts includes course history, credits earned, GPA, and

class rank.

• Freshman Year is as important as any other year.

SAMPLE TRANSCRIPT

Promotion Requirements

9th Grade Successful completion of eighth

grade

10th Grade Five credits, three of which must be in required courses

11th Grade Eleven credits, six of which must be in required courses

12th Grade Sixteen credits, nine of which must be in required courses

Specialty Program Information NightsAll Information Nights begin at 7 PM.

They will be listed on the school website and announced on the PA in

the mornings and afternoons.

IT IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY TO LOOK ON THE WEB PAGE AND

LISTEN TO THE MORNING ANNOUCEMENTS FOR

INFORMATION NIGHT DATES AND TIMES!

DON’T GET LEFT BEHIND!

Specialty ProgramCounty-Wide Information

Programs

• October 26, 2015, 7-9pm at Gar-field High School

• October 27, 2015, 7-9pm at Stonewall Jackson High School

• Information is available about a range of programs, check the 2016-17 HIGH SCHOOL PROGRAM OPPORTUNITIES guide for more information

School Information Nights

Forest Park High School

November 19, 2015

Program(s):

Center for Information and Technology, including Network and Design and Engineering


Freedom High School

November 5, 2015

Program(s):

Center for Environmental and Natural Science

Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning


Woodbridge High School

October 29, 2015 and January 14, 2016

Program(s):

1.Advanced Placement Scholars Specialty Program

2.Cosmetology

3.Project Lead the Way


Colgan High School

November 16, 2015 - Kelly Leadership Center

Programs:

1.Center for Fine and Performing Arts



Potomac HS

November 5, 2015 and January 13, 2016

Program(s):

1.Cambridge Program

2.Culinary Arts

3.Welding



Gar-Field High School

November 17, 2015

Program(s):

1. International Baccalaureate Program



Battlefield HS


Program(s):

1.Center for Information Technology, including Network Design & Engineering


Brentsville District High School


Program(s):

1.Cambridge Program

2.Horticulture

School Information NightsC.D. Hylton High School


Program(s):

1.Center for International Studies and Languages

2.Auto Technology

3.Television Production


Stonewall Jackson High School


Program(s):

1. International Baccalaureate Program

2.Cosmetology



Osbourn Park High School

TBD

Program(s):1. The Biotechnology Center

2. Auto Technology

3. Medical and Health Science (can only apply 11th grade year)

4. Practical Nursing (can only apply 12th grade year)

5. Project Lead the Way


Patriot High School

November 5, 2015

Program(s):

1.Advanced Placement Scholars Specialty Program

2.Building Trades

3.Culinary Arts


JROTC Programs

All high schools, with the exception of Brentsville and Patriot, have a JROTC program. Information may be available at the information night programs.

• Students’ whose base school is Brentsville may transfer to Stonewall Jackson for JROTC and will be admitted if space is available.

• Students’ whose base high school is Patriot may apply to either Battlefield or Stonewall Jackson for JROTC and will be admitted is space is available.

Remember: CTE programs have 2 options…Transfer &

TransportIf accepted in one of the program listed below that you apply for your must transfer to that school:

Agriculture- Brentsville HS

Automotive Technology-Hylton HS

Project Lead the Way(Engineering Program)- Gar-field, Potomac, Woodbridge, Osbourn Park, Patriot, Stonewall Jackson

Television Productions-Hylton HS

Welding-Potomac High School

Transport……..If you apply to one of the programs listed below and are accepted you will be transported by bus from your base school to attend classes at the school with the program you were accepted…..

Building Trades – Patriot HS

Cosmetology- Stonewall Jackson HS or Woodbridge HS (you will not use the transport option if you are already attending Stonewall Jackson HS or Woodbridge)

Culinary Arts-Patriot HS or Potomac HS

Medical & Health Science Practical Nursing-Osbourn Park HS

Governor’s School @ Innovation Park Program Information Events

• Info Sessions will be held on the (insert dates, times, and location here) . Sessions are held at George Mason University Prince William Campus

• Our 3rd Annual Aspiring Scientists, Technologists, Engineers and Mathematicians (ASTEM) Event will be held on (insert date, time, & location here)

Governors School @ Innovation Park

• The Governor’s School @ Innovation Park (GS@IP) is a partial-day Academic Year Governor’s School program with a focus on Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) disciplines.

GS@IP serves the school divisions of Manassas City, Manassas Park City, and Prince William County and is housed on George Mason University Prince William Campus.

Students attend science, mathematics, engineering, research, and computer science classes at GS@IP in the mornings then return to their base high schools in the afternoons to take courses in social studies, language arts, and electives as well as to participate in extracurricular activities.


• You must have the following classes completed by the end of your 10th grade year in HS (sophomore year):

• Successful completion of Honors/Pre-AP Biology and Honors/Pre-AP Chemistry

• Successful completion of Algebra II/Trig or Functions Analytical Mathematics (should be currently in Algebra for this track)

• Earned grades of “B” or higher in all courses during their sophomore year

• Note: Applications are due by (insert date here)


• Students admitted into The Governor’s School @ Innovation Park are eligible to enroll in Mason courses for credit.

• Students enrolled in Mason courses for credit should be capable of doing college level work demonstrated through their high school grades.

• Course offerings below are all dual enrollment options through George Mason University with the exception of Inventions and Innovations:


• Mathematics

• · Pre-Calculus

• · Honors Calculus I through III

• · Linear Algebra


• Science

• · Biology I/II

• · Chemistry I/II

• · Physics I/II

• · Microbiology/Anatomy

• · Introduction to Organic and Biochemistry

• · Introduction to Environmental Chemistry


• Engineering and Technology

• · Introduction to Engineering

• · Geomatics and Engineering

• · Computer Science I/II

• · Inventions and Innovations

• Research

• · Research I/II

What does all this mean for me?

Know that no matter what high school you attend in PWCS you will get an excellent education!!!!!

Take careful thought when applying for a specialty program:

1. Will I follow the program until the end?

2. Do I meet the qualifications for the program???

3. Can I manage my time wisely to complete this program successfully?

4. Will this program better prepare me for my next steps in life? (college, trade, military, work)

Still need a little help?

Complete the interest inventory!

An interest inventory is an assessment to get you thinking about your interests which will lead to possible career options for you

Complete the front and back of the paper passed out and hand it in.

Still have questions?

Make an appointment to see your school counselor.

Understanding Results from Interest Inventory

Know the different letters and personality types!

1. Realistic- The “Do-ers”-Individuals who enjoy practical, hands-on problems and solutions

2. Investigative-The “Thinkers”-Individuals who enjoy work activities that have to do with ideas and thinking more than with physical activity.

3. Artistic-The “Creators”-Individuals who have artistic, innovative, intuitional ability and like to work in unstructured situations using imagination and creativity.

Understanding Results

4. Social-The “Helpers”-Individuals who like to work with others by informing, helping, training, teaching, developing, or restoring them.

5. Enterprising- The “Persuaders”-Individuals who enjoy work activities that have to do with starting up and carrying out projects, especially business ventures.

6. Conventional-The “Organizers” –Individuals who like to work with data, have clerical and/or numerical ability, and who enjoy work activities that follow set procedures and routines.

SEE YOUR SCHOOL COUNSELOR IF YOU NEED MORE INFORMATION ABOUT

THE TRANSITION TO HIGH SCHOOL.THANK YOU!

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What is my path? Transitioning to High Schools & PWCS Specialty Programs