HIGH SCHOOL LIFE
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HIGH SCHOOL LIFE Parent Survival Guide Many End Points to Consider Academic Success Challenging courses according to abilities Willing to try new courses Will academic choices in high school support future academic goals Career Goals Is my student prepared for the work force after high school Will my student find a job Are career goals realistic Willing to think out of box Will my student need more training to be employable Many end points to consider Social Emotional Wellness Is my student’s life in balance? Balance between academic demands Balance between family responsibilities and expectations Balance with the social realities of life as a teenager Academic Success What do I need to know? Graduation Requirements Diploma Options GPA What is it How is GPA computed Why is it important What is class rank How is rank computed What is a 4 year plan Why is the plan important What happens at scheduling Why is class selection important Academic Success Graduation Requirements-Diploma Options ADVANCED 4 English 4 Math 4 History 4 Science World Language 3years of 1 or 2 + 2 Economics/Finance 2 PE 1 Senior Project 1 Fine Art or CTE 1 On-Line Course* 1-2 Electives Minimum: 26 Credits (9 SOLs) STANDARD 4 English 3 Math 3 History 3 Science 1 Economics/Finance 2 PE 1 Senior Project 1 On-line Course* 2 Fine Art/Language or CTE Industry Certification 3 Electives (include sequential) Minimum: 22 Credits (6 SOLs) Academic Success Graduation Requirements-Diploma Options MODIFIED (Not an option for current 9th grade students) 4 English 3 Math 2 History 2 Government 1 Economics 2 PE 1 Fine Art or CTE 1 Senior Project 5 Electives (include Sequential) Minimum 20 Credits (2 SOLs) Academic Success GPA: What and How Grade A B+ B C+ C D+ D E % 87-89 77-79 67-69 Quality Point 4.0 3.5 3.0 2.5 2.0 1.5 1.0 0 AP 5.0 4.5 4.0 3.5 3.0 2.5 2.0 0 Academic Success GPA: Why GRADE 9 1.4 GRADE 10 2.5 GRADE 11 3.0 GRADE 12 4.3 Final GPA 2.8 GPA is cumulative Each year is weighted the same Upwards trajectory is preferred Middle school credit Academic Success Class Rank GPAs: Highest to lowest GPA: 4.0 + = #1 Can have multiple number #1s Class of 2014: 18 students ranked #1 Student with 3.97 is ranked #19 Colleges use for comparison within a school A possible check for grade inflation ParentVue: A useful resource Academic Success 4 Year Plans: A Road Map Dynamic document: Subject to change based on Student’s interests Student’s goals congruent with strengths and weaknesses Student’s changing maturity Willingness to try something new 9th grade: January/February 10th grade: 2nd quarter 11th grade: 3rd quarter >>>>>>>Spring ARLINGTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS Student: GR=GRADE CR=CREDIT VC=Verified Credit English EDUCATIONAL AND CAREER PLANNING FORM Counselor ___________ Graduation Year 2015 Student # 7/8 _____ GR CR VC ___ ___ 9th English 9 GR CR VC ___ ___ 10th Eng 10 GR CR VC ___ ___ 11th Amer Civ GR CR VC ___ ___ 12th Eng 12 AP Date: 11/5/2012 GR CR VC ___ ___ ___ _____ Social Studies World Geography ___ ___ ___ World History II ___ ___ ___ Econ / Pers. Finance ___ ___ ___ American Civ ___ ___ ___ US VA Govt ___ ___ ___ _____ Math _____ Alg I Geometry Algebra II Prob Stat _____ Health/PE Or Elective ____ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ _____ Science ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ Language or Elective ___ ____ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ Elective Language Elective Summer Summer PE I Health Elective ___ ___ ___ ___ Elective Elective Biology ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ Language Elective Summer PE II Health Elective ___ ___ ___ ___ Elective ___ ___ ___ ___ Earth Space ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ Language Elective Elective Summer ___ ___ Credit Total Credit Total Credit Total ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ Chemistry Int ____ Elective ___ ___ ___ ___ Language Elective ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ Elective Summer ___ ___ Credit Total ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ Astronomy ____ Elective Senior Project Language Elective Elective Summer ___ ___ Credit Total TOTAL CREDITS 11th _____ ____ Elective ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ Language Elective Elective Summer ___ ___ Credit Total DIPLOMA DESIRED Advanced Standard Modified Special CAREER AREAS EXPLORING: th 9 Law 10th Medicine Credit Total Extra Curricular Activities 12th CAREER CLUSTERS ☐Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources ☐Architectural & Construction ☐Arts, A/V Technology & Communications ☐Business Management & Administration ☐Education & Training ☐Finance ☐Government & Public Administration ☐Health Science ☐Hospitality & Tourism ☐Human Services ☐Information Technology ☒Law, Public Safety, Corrections & Security ☐ Manufacturing ☐Marketing, Sales & Services ☒Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics ☐Transportation, Distribution & Logistics POST GRADUATION PLANS College 2 /4 year Military Employment COMMENTS: Parent Signature_______________________ Student Signature_______________________________ Academic Success Scheduling Occurs during January and February Yes, it’s very early but it’s a staffing issue Ninth grade students Workshop with counselor in their House Course selection occurs, CRF brought home for signature Student meets with counselor to finalize courses 10th grade students Meet individually with counselor, CRFs brought home January 5, 2012 WAKEFIELD HIGH SCHOOL 2012-2013 GRADE 10/11/12 COURSE SELECTIONS Student Name: ___________________________________________ Counselor:_________________________________ Signature: _____________________ Current Grade:________ Student Number:____________________ Parent Signature: ___________________________________ Phone Numbers: _____________________________________ DIRECTIONS: Use the course codes and titles on this sheet to complete your course requests. Remember to place an X on the line for each of your 7 selected classes. Please select 3 alternate choices. Fill in the box on the back with your alternate choices. If a teacher recommendation is indicated, teacher must initial next to the course. Be sure to consult your Program of Studies for Diploma requirements. Choose carefully and wisely. It is recommended that all students take English, Science, Math, Social Studies and Foreign Language. ► Pre AP Course * Semester Course ◙ Must have teacher recommendation ** Must take placement test ENGLISH ___ 21140 English 10 ___ ►21142 English 10 Int. ___ 21150 English 11 ___ 31196 AP English 11 ___► B21176 American Civ. Eng.& Hist.-2 pds. (11th gr.) ___ 21160 English 12 ___ 21518 World. Lit. (12th gr.) ___ 31195 AP English 12 (Lit.) ENGLISH (Electives) ___ 21205 Journalism ___ 21209 Yearbook ___ 21207 Literary Magazine MATHEMATICS ___ M23130 Algebra I ___ MA23130 Algebra I Block (2 periods) ___ M23131 Algebra I, Part I ___ 23132 Algebra I, Part II ___ M23143 Geometry ___ 23142 Geometry, Principles ___ 23145 Algebra, Functions & Data Analysis ___ ►23135 Algebra II ___ 23139 Algebra II, Principles ___ ►23136 Algebra II, Int. ___ ►23155 Math Analysis,Trig MATHEMATICS - cont’d ___ ►23190 Prob. & Statistics ___ ►23162 Pre-Calculus ___ ►23164 Pre-Calculus, Int. ___ 33177 A.P. Calculus – AB ___ 33179 A.P. Calculus – BC ___ 33192 A.P. Statistics ___ 33178 Multivariable Calculus SCIENCE ___ 24410 Chemistry ___ ►24415 Chemistry, Int. ___ 24210 Earth/Space Science ___ ►24215 Earth/Space ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ Intensified (11th-12th) M24310 Biology (10th-12th) 24700 Astronomy 24500 Principles of Physics 24510 Physics ►24515 Intensified Physics B34270 A.P. Environmental Science (2 per.) B34572 A.P. Physics BNon-Calculus (2 per.) B34370 A.P. Biology (2 per.) B34570 A.P. Physics C (2 per.) B34470 A.P. Chemistry(2 per.) SOCIAL STUDIES Students (beginning with class of 2015) are required to take Economics/Personal Financerecommend course in the 10th grade. ___ 22212 Econ/Personal Finan. ___ 22215 Ancient Civilizations ___ ►22219 Ancient Civ. Int. ___ 22440 Government (12th gr.) ___ 32445 AP Govern. (12th gr.) SOCIAL STUDIES cont’d ___► B21176 American Civ. Eng.& Hist.-2 pds.(11th gr.) ___ 22360 US History (11th gr.) ___ 32319 AP US History (11th gr) ___ 32399 AP European Hist. ___ 32400 AP World History ___ *B32805 AP Microecon.(1st sem) /AP Macroecon.(2nd sem) SOCIAL STUDIES (Electives) ___ 32902 AP Psychology ___ 22900 Psychology ___ 22500 Sociology ___ 22700 Leadership ELECTIVE COURSES: A.P. STUDY SEMINAR ___ 20184 A.P. Study Seminar (for students with at least 1 AP course) SENIOR PROJ – 12th ONLY The courses listed below must be linked ___ *B20182 College Summit/ Senior Project ___ *B22388 Senior Project/ World Affairs ___ 20190 Senior Proj.(Full-year) ART ___ 29120 ___ 29130 ___ 29140 ___ 29167 Art I Art II Art III Ceramics ART cont’d ___ 29162 Crafts ___ 29193 Photography I ___ 29194 Photography II ___ 29195 Photography III ___ 29166 Sculpture ___ 39149 AP Studio Art ___ 39151 AP Art History BUSINESS & TECHNOLOGY ___ 26320 Accounting ___ *B26151 Computer Keyboarding I/II ___ *B26612 Business Computer Apps. I/II ___ 29828 Job Internship ___ 26645 Advanced Topics ___ ◙M26645 T.V. Production MARKETING ___ 29094 Entrepreneurship ___ 28120 Marketing COMPUTER SCIENCE ___ B26640 Computer Sci. I/II (JAVA) ___ 33185 A.P. Computer Science ENGINEERING ___ 28491 Engineering I ___ 28492 Engineering II ___ 28439 Technical Drawing (CAD) ___ 28408 Architectural Drawing (CAD) ___ J26645 Advanced CAD FAMILY CONSUMER SCIENCES ___ B28272 Food & Fitness I / II ___ B28230 Child Devel. I/ II ___ 28287 Interior and Fashion Design ___ ◙ 29062 Teachers for Tomorrow (11th-12th only) The WHS AP Network Statement of Acknowledgement 1. All AP students are strongly encouraged to attend the AP Summer Bridge program. 2. Withdrawal from any AP course requires teacher, counselor and parent approval. We understand and agree to the AP Network policies outlined above. Student Signature Date Parent/Guardian Signature Date CAREER GOALS Career and future occupational paths are developmental Very few individuals know what they «want » to bé from a young age Jobs and career choice still appears to bé stereotypical at young ages By middle school, some students have some ideas High school can bé a time of exploring subjects that may bé interesting Do not need to « pick a major » before college CAREER GOALS Some students seem to focus on what they have experienced within their own families Students from families with international experience may bé interested in international careers Students who have grown up on farms may only consider agricultural careers Students who have family in law enforcement and the military may focus on the same Students may decide to focus on something entirely different than their families Career Goals What can we do to help our students explore different fields, occupations, careers? Exposure to different careers through friends, family, people we meet Encourage positive use of media Encourage internships, part-time work, and volunteer experiences CAREER GOALS: NAVIANCE Ninth Grade: Orientation to NAVIANCE Log In, Password, Overview of System Students take the Career Interest Profiler and personality inventories Tenth Grade: Three Part Career Development/Career Choice Workshop Part 1: Making sure all 10th graders have NAVIANCE info and Career Interest Profile Part 2: Career Workshop Part 3: Career Speakers (Day) based on students expressed interests and workshop results What is Naviance? Naviance is a web-based college and career planning tool. How does Wakefield use Naviance? Here are some of the ways we use Naviance at Wakefield: College search and college application management Career interest profiler and career search Tracking transcript orders Sending transcripts electronically to Common Application schools and others Communicating with students about scholarships, college visits, and more My Naviance information: Registration Code: ______________________________________________________________________________ Username: ______________________________________________________ Password: _________________________________ Wakefield Naviance site address: connection.naviance.com/wakefiel dhigh Social Emotional Wellness Social Emotional Wellness SOME QUESTIONS TO CONSIDER Do I know my student’s friends ? Have I met my student’s friends? Do I have contact numbers for friends? Have I met the parents of my student’s friends? Have I joined the PTA or Boosters? Social Emotional Wellness How does my student spend their time? What are my student’s activities? Are there too many or too few? Is my student affiliated with any groups or activities within/without school Interact Club Best Buddies Red Cross Social Emotional Wellness WHAT IS MY PARENTING STYLE? Am I parent or a friend? Am I able to set reasonable expections and limits? Am I too rigid or too flexible? Am I a helicopter parent? Do we have an emergency situation understanding? Am I willing to listen and consider my student’s point of view? Am I able to recognize « red flags »?
