Transitioning
to High
Schools &
PWCS
Specialty
Programs
What is my path?
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:
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After school programs
Clubs and activities-GET INVOLVED!!
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Scholarships
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 Requirements
The 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 Diploma
22 Standard
Credits
• English
• Mathematics
• Laboratory Science
• Social Studies
• Health/PE
• World Language/
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6 Verified Credits
4
3
3
3
2
Fine Arts/Career
2
Economics/Finance
1
Electives
4
CTE Credential
1 Virtual Course
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English
2
(Reading/Writing)
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Math
1
Science
1
Soc. Studies
1
Student Selected
1
Advanced Studies Diploma
26 Standard Credits
• English
4
• Mathematics
4
• Laboratory Science
4
• Social Studies
4
• Health/PE
2
• World Language/
3
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Fine Arts/Career
1
Economics/Finance
1
Electives
3
CTE Credential
1 Virtual Course
9 Verified Credits
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English
2
(Reading/Writing)
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Math
2
Science
2
Soc. Studies
2
Student Selected
1
Standards of Learning (SOL)
Advanced
Diploma
Verified Credit
Requirement
Standard
Diploma
Verified Credit
Requirement
SOL Subjects
SOL Courses
English
English 11
Reading & Writing
2
2
Mathematics
Algebra I
Geometry
Algebra II
2
1
Science
Biology I
Earth Science
Chemistry
2
1
World History
World History I
World History II
US/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 Nights
All 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 Program
County-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 and January 7, 2016
Program(s):
Center for Information and Technology, including
Network and Design and Engineering
School Information Nights
Freedom High School
November 5, 2015
Program(s):
Center for Environmental and Natural Science
Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning
School Information Nights
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
School Information Nights
Colgan High School
November 18, 2015 - @ C.D. Hylton high School
Programs:
1. Center for Fine and Performing Arts
2. Project Lead the Way
School Information Nights
Potomac HS
November 5, 2015 and January 7, 2016
Program(s):
1. Cambridge Program
2. Culinary Arts
3. Welding
4. Project Lead the Way
5. Cybersecurity
School Information Nights
Gar-Field High School
November 17, 2015 and January 12, 2016
Program(s):
1. International Baccalaureate Program
2. Project Lead the Way
School Information Nights
Battlefield HS
November 5, 2015 and January 7, 2016
Program(s):
1.
Center for Information Technology, including Network
Design & Engineering
School Information Nights
Brentsville District High School
November 19, 2015 and January 13, 2016
Program(s):
1. Cambridge Program
2. Horticulture
School Information Nights
C.D. Hylton High School
November 12, 2015 and January 12, 2016
Program(s):
1.
2.
3.
4.
Center for International Studies and Languages
Auto Technology
Television Production
Cabinetmaking
School Information Nights
Stonewall Jackson High School
November 12, 2015 and January 7, 2016
Program(s):
1. International Baccalaureate Program
2. Cosmetology
3. Project Lead the Way
School Information Nights
Osbourn Park High School
December 9, 2015 and January 13, 2016
Program(s):
1.
2.
3.
The Biotechnology Center
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5.
Practical Nursing (can only apply 12th grade year)
Auto Technology
Medical and Health Science (can only apply 11th
grade year)
Project Lead the Way
6. *Pre Governor’s School
*New Program at OP 2016-2017 School
School Information Nights
Patriot High School
November 5, 2015 and January 20, 2016
Program(s):
1. Advanced Placement Scholars Specialty Program
2. Building Trades
3. Culinary Arts
4. Project Lead the Way
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 & Transport
If 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
Cabinetmaking-Hylton HS
Cybersecurity-Potomac HS
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 NursingOsbourn Park HS
Governor’s School @ Innovation Park
Program Information Events
Information Sessions will be held on November 7, 2015 and
December 5, 2015. Both sessions will begin at 9:00 a.m.
and will be at George Mason University Prince William
Campus
Governor’s School @ Innovation Park
The Learning Environment at GS@IP
• Advanced level courses in which students must synthesize information
and apply knowledge
• Projects based on student interests and talents
• Positive learning environment
• Team-based learning
• Flipped approach to learning
• Prepares students for college and the 21st Century workforce
Weekly and Daily Schedule
• Monday, Wednesday, Friday
• Science and Math
• Tuesday and Thursday
• Principles of Technology and Engineering (PTE) Classes
• Research or Engineering Projects
• 1st Period – 7:30 to 9:20 am
• 2nd Period – 9:30 to 11:15 am
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:
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3.
Will I follow the program until the end?
4.
Will this program better prepare me for my next steps in life?
(college, trade, military, work)
Do I meet the qualifications for the program???
Can I manage my time wisely to complete this program
successfully?
Still need a little help?
Complete the interest inventory or interest inventory 2
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!