Welcome to Monticello High School
Rising 9th Grade Transition Lesson
www.k12albemarle.org/monticello
Overview of 9th Grade Transition
Activities
 Today: meet your high school counselor and learn more about
Monticello High School
 Dec 18th: Curriculum Expo at 7:00 at MHS
 Jan 18th: Health Science Academy applications are due
 Jan-March 15st: meet with your 8th grade counselor to talk about
teacher recommendations and register for 9th grade classes
 Apr 16th: visit Monticello High School
 August: parent-student orientation night at MHS
Goals For Today
 Introduce the Guide to High School Credit Courses
 Review diploma types, graduation requirements and
verified credits
 Understand the importance of a career plan
 Understand the registration process and teacher
recommendations
Review of the Guide to High
School Credit Courses
 Guide to High School Credit Courses- booklet
containing all of the class descriptions and a valuable
tool in helping you figure out what courses/course
levels to choose.
 Please ensure you take time to review the Guide to
High School Credit Courses prior to meeting with
your school counselor. It can be found on the
Albemarle County Public Schools website and you will
be given a copy by your 8th grade counselor.
Review of Graduation
Requirements
 Diploma types and credit requirements
• Standard diploma: 22 credits and 6 SOLs (verified credits)
• Advanced diploma: 26 credits and 9 SOLs (verified credits)
 What is a credit?
• Passing a course equals one credit.
 What is a verified credit?
• Passing both the course and the end of course SOL.
• Example: Pass Algebra 1 class and pass Algebra 1 SOL
 Every student should have a 4-year plan!!!
Standard Diploma
Subject Area
Standard
Credits
Verified
Credits
English
4
2
Math
3
1
Science
3
1
History & Social Science
3
1
Health & Physical Education
2
World Language, Fine Art or Career and
Technical Education
2
Economics/Personal Finance
1
Electives
4
Student Selected Tests
Total
1
22
6
Advanced Studies Diploma
Subject Area
Standard
Credits
Verified
Credits
English
4
2
Math
4
2
Science
4
2
History & Social Science
4
2
Health & Physical Education
2
World Language
3
Fine Arts or Career and Technical Education
1
Economics/Personal Finance
1
Electives
3
Student Selected Tests
Total
1
26
9
4- Year Plan
Grade
Middle
School
6-8
9
10
11
12
Diploma
Type
English
Social Studies
Advanced
English 9
*World History I
Standard
English 9
*World History I
Advanced
English 10
*World History
II
Standard
English 10
Advanced
Math
Science
Health/PEElec
tive
*Algebra I
*Geometry
*Algebra II
*Algebra I
Fundamental
Skills
*Geometry
*Algebra II
Math Analysis
*Earth Science
*Biology
Health I
Phys Ed I
*Earth Science
Health I
Phys Ed I
*Biology
*Chemistry
Health II
Phys Ed II
*World History
II
Alg Funct. Data
*Geometry
*Algebra I
*Biology
Health II
Phys Ed II
*English 11
(2 SOLs)
*US/VA History
*Algebra II
Math Analysis
College Alg/Trig
*Chemistry
Physics
Ecology
Standard
*English 11
(2 SOLs)
*US/VA History
Alg Funct. Data
*Algebra II
*Geometry
Advanced
English 12
US/VA Gov’t.
Math Analysis
AP Math or Dual
Enrollment Math
College Alg/Trig
*Chemistry
Physics
Ecology
Animal Stud
Physics
AP Sci.
__________
Standard
English 12
US/VA Gov’t.
Additional Math
(opt.):
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*Algebra II
*Geometry
Alg Funct. Data
Additional Sci
(opt.):
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Internship/Coo
p
World Lang/
Elective
Electives
Verified
Credits
Advanced
Diploma
Fine Art/:
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Econ &
Personal
___Finance___
3 other
electives:
____________
____________
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*** Standard
Diploma
Sequence 1:
____________
Sequence 2:
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4 other
electives:
____________
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____________
*** 1 of the 6
electives must
be a Fine Art or
CTE
____________
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Econ &
Personal
_______
___Finance___
Total
Registration Process and Teacher
Recommendations
 Your teachers will make recommendations for
your courses and levels
 It is very important that you follow your
teacher recommendations
 SOLs do have an impact on your class
schedule, so do your best
 THE RECOMMENDATIONS ARE NOT A
COPY OF YOUR SCHEDULE!
Registration Process and Teacher
Recommendations
Teachers make recommendations for courses and course levels. These
recommendations are reviewed during the registration meeting.
Standard level is offered as a college preparatory/school-to-work
program. This level provides a broad base of knowledge and emphasizes
realistic application of concepts.
Academic/Advanced level is offered as a college preparatory/school-towork program. Students in this level class are engaged in a rigorous
curriculum designed to stimulate and encourage academic growth and
performance.
Honors level is designed for students demonstrating exceptional
aptitude and achievement in the discipline, and a desire to pursue the
curriculum beyond the Academic /Advanced level of study. Honors
students are expected to be self-motivated, independent learners able
to engage in self-instruction through independent reading, projects, and
research.
Typical 9th Grade Schedule
 English
 Math
 History
 Science
 Health I /PE I (one 9 weeks of each)
 World Language (depending upon diploma type)
 Elective
 Elective
Monticello High School Schedule
Monday
Friday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Mentorship
(8:55-9:00am)
Mentorship
(8:55-9:00am)
Mentorship
(8:55-9:00am)
Mentorship
(8:55-9:00am)
Mentorship
(8:55-9:00am)
Mustang Morning
Mustang Morning
Mustang Morning
Mustang Morning
Mustang Morning
(9:05-9:30am)
Period 1A, 1B
(9:05-9:30am)
Period 1A, 1B
(9:05-9:30am)
Period 1A, 1B
(9:05-9:30am)
Period 1A, 1B
(semester courses)
(semester courses)
(semester courses)
(semester courses)
(9:05-9:30am)
Period 1A
(9:35-10:18am)
or Period 1A
or Period 1B
or Period 1A
or Period 1B
(yearlong courses)
(yearlong courses)
(yearlong courses)
(yearlong courses)
(9:35-11:00am)
Period 2A, 2B
(9:35-11:00am)
Period 2A, 2B
(9:35-11:00am)
Period 2A, 2B
(9:35-11:00am)
Period 2A, 2B
(semester courses)
(semester courses)
(semester courses)
(semester courses)
or Period 2A
or Period 2B
or Period 2A
or Period 2B
(yearlong courses)
(yearlong courses)
(yearlong courses)
(yearlong courses)
(11:05am-1:00pm)
(11:05am-1:00pm)
(11:05am-1:00pm)
(11:05am-1:00pm)
Period 2B
(12:20pm-1:00pm)
L1: 11:00am-11:30am
L1: 11:00am-11:30am
L1: 11:00am-11:30am
L1: 11:00am-11:30am
L1: 11:00am-11:30am
L2: 11:45am-12:15pm
L2: 11:45am-12:15pm
L2: 11:45am-12:15pm
L2: 11:45am-12:15pm
L2: 11:45am-12:15pm
L3: 12:30pm-1:00pm
L3: 12:30pm-1:00pm
L3: 12:30pm-1:00pm
L3: 12:30pm-11:00pm
L3: 12:30pm-1:00pm
Period 3A
(1:05-1:43pm)
Period 3A, 3B
Period 3A, 3B
Period 3A, 3B
Period 3A, 3B
(semester courses)
(semester courses)
(semester courses)
(semester courses)
or Period 3A
or Period 3B
or Period 3A
or Period 3B
(yearlong courses)
(yearlong courses)
(yearlong courses)
(yearlong courses)
(1:05-2:25pm)
Period 4A, 4B
(1:05-2:25pm)
Period 4A, 4B
(1:05-2:25pm)
Period 4A, 4B
(1:05-2:25pm)
Period 4A, 4B
(semester courses)
(semester courses)
(semester courses)
(semester courses)
or Period 4A
Or Period 4B
or Period 4A
or Period 4B
(yearlong courses)
(yearlong courses)
(yearlong courses)
(yearlong courses)
(2:30-3:50pm)
(2:30-3:50pm)
(2:30-3:50pm)
(2:30-3:50pm)
Period 1B
(10:23-11:00am)
Period 2A
(11:05am-11:45am)
Period 3B
(1:48-2:25pm)
Period 4A
(2:30-3:08pm)
Period 4B
(3:13-3:50pm)
MONTICELLO HIGH SCHOOL
9th GRADE ELECTIVES CAREER PATHWAYS
2013-2014
Please refer to the Program of Studies for complete listings, descriptions, and prerequisites.
ART, AV, COMMUNICATION, & HUMANITIES
BUSINESS, FINANCE, MARKETING, &
HOSPITALITY & TOURISM SERVICES
African-American Lit.
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
Culinary Arts I
Art I-IV
This pathway includes these Career Clusters:
Principles of Business & Marketing
Basics of Tech Theater
Business Management & Administration
World Languages: see below for list of languages
Chorus I – IV
Finance
HEALTH SERVICES
Concert Band
Information Technology
Culinary Arts I
Creative Writing I, II
Marketing, Sales, & Service
Health & Medical Sciences I, II
Debate ½ cr.
Business Management
Medical Terminology
Design, Multi-Media & Web Tech. I, II
Computer Info Systems I, II
Mediation Training I (½ cr.)
Drama I – IV
Computer Science I, II
World Languages: see below for list of languages
Humanities I – III
Design, Multi-Media & Web Tech. I, II
LEGAL, PROTECTIVE, EDUCATION &
Improv Comedy
Digital Imaging Technology I,
HUMAN SERVICES
Intro to Film and Basic Visual Studies
Office Specialist I, II, III
This pathway includes these Career Clusters:
Jazz Band I – IV (zero period)
Principles of Business & Marketing
Education & Training
Journalism I – IV
Smart Money Management/Economics
Human Services
Marching Band
Yearbook I– IV
Law, Public Safety, Corrections & Security
Multimedia Crafts I – IV
World Languages: see below for list of languages
Government & Public Administration
Percussion Ensemble
ENGINEERING, TECHNOLOGY, SCIENCE, Air Force Junior ROTC I-IV , ROTC Drill, and ROTC
Photography I – III
& NATURAL RESOURCES
Raiders
Speech & Communication
Air Force Junior ROTC I –IV
Computer Info. Systems I, II
Stage Band I – IV (zero period)
Computer Science I, II
Debate
String Ensemble I – IV
Design, Multi-Media & Web Tech. I, II
Health & Medical Sciences I, II
TV Production I, II, III
Geospatial Technology
Mediation Training I (½ cr.) & II (1 cr.)
Film and Video Editing
Green Energy Design
Principles of Business & Marketing
Vocal Jazz Ensemble
Green Energy Technology
Speech & Communication ½ cr.
Wind Ensemble (Audition)
Materials & Processes Technology
World Languages: see below for list of languages
Women’s Ensemble-Advanced (Audition)
Math, Engineering & Science Academy (see below)
Yearbook I - IV
Technical Drawing
World Languages: see below for list of languages
World Languages: see below for list of languages
ADDITIONAL ELECTIVES, ENRICHMENT, & CAREER EXPERIENCES
World Languages: French, Spanish, Russian, Chinese, Latin, German, Japanese
Air Force Junior ROTC I – IV and ROTC Drill (zero period)
Math, Engineering and Science Academy at Albemarle High School-must enroll at AHS (see your school counselor for information and application procedure)
Health and Medical Sciences Academy at Monticello High School-must enroll at MoHS (see your school counselor for information and application procedure)
AVID- admission criteria apply
Leadership 1 cr. I – IV
ESOL -admission criteria apply
Smart Money Management/Economics
Summer Camps (CATEC) –Architecture and Construction: sessions for rising 8th-10th ;Culinary Arts and Cosmetology (rising 8th-10th)
New Program at MHS!
Health and Medical Sciences Academy
(page 10 of the course guide)
 Apply by Jan 18th – The website for the Academy is
www.k12albemarle.org/hmsa Applications are available with your
counselor but it is recommended that you apply online at the
website listed above.
 Students accepted into the program will have the following
specialized (designed to prep students for a Health/Medical field
career) classes in their schedule English, Science, History, Latin,
Health and Medical Science
Clubs at Monticello High School
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ACE—engineering activities
Animal Rights Club-activities supporting the rights of animals
Big Brother Big Sister Club—upperclassmen mentoring underclassmen and helping with transition
activities
Celtic/Blue Grass/Fiddle Club—traditonal celtic music/dance exploration and appreciation
Chemistry -Experience chemistry beyond what is taught in the classroom
Chess/Strategy- compete and improve your skills.
Debate- hone your research, argumentation, and presentation skills
Environthon— study and practice in preparartion for a competition based on science and problem solving
skills
FCA (student sponsored)- offers students a forum for discussion of faith based topics
Fencing-Promote fencing for competition and for fun.
Garden Club– learn how to grow your own fruits and vegetables
Key Club-opportunities to perform service, build character and develop leadership.
Model UN(United Nations)-students step into shoes of ambassadors from UN member states to debate
current issues on the organization’s agenda.
Otaku—appreciation and exploration of Japanese Anime
Recycling- Raise awareness of conservation and recycling efforts at MHS.
SHOUT(Students, Hopes, Outcries, United, Together)-S.H.O.U.T is a club that supports school clubs
(social) activities year round.
Student Rationalists dedicated to the study of reason as it applies to current world events
TOMS Shoes---fundraising and activities in support of providing the impoverished with footwear
Volleyball game, set, match! Improve your game make new friends…
Sports at Monticello High School
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Cheerleading
Cross Country
Field Hockey
Football
Girls Volleyball
Golf
Girls Basketball
Boys Basketball
Indoor Track
Swimming
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Wrestling
Baseball
Softball
Outdoor Track
Girls Soccer
Boys Soccer
Girls Tennis
Boys Tennis
Girls Lacrosse
Boys Lacrosse
Q & A Time
with
Big Siblings