WOODFORD COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL
2015-2016 ADVISING MEETING

Agenda
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Graduation Requirements
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The Anatomy of a High School
Transcript
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AP and CTE courses @WCHS
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Core vs. Elective course information
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The Course Request Process
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The Course Description Guide

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English 4 Credits
Mathematics 4 Credits
Science 3 Credits
Social Studies 3 Credits**
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Humanities 1 Credit
Health/PE 1 Credit
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Class of 2016
Technology .5 Credit
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Class of 2016 and 2017
Social Studies 3.5 Credits

Credits 9 th
Credits 10 th
Credits 11 th
Credits 12 th
Total Possible
Total Required
Graduation Credit
Requirements
Class of
2016
Class of
2017
Class of
2018 and beyond
4 years of Semesters 2 years of Semesters 3 years of Semesters
7.5
7.5
8
8
31
26
7.5
8
8
8
31.5
26
8
8
8
8
32
28

The High School Transcript
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In high school, students not only earn grades when they complete a class, but they also earn credits.
However, students must pass the class to earn the credit .
Students must earn enough credits in order to graduate from high school!
A transcript is like a report card, it shows the letter grade , percentage , and credit that students earn in each class.
The first time that grades and credits will appear on the transcript will be in December .

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At the end of each semester, the GPA will be recorded on the report card and transcript.
Un-weighted GPA is based on a 4.0 scale
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A=4.0, B=3.0, C=2.0, D=1.0, F=0
Good grades = Higher GPA
Colleges are looking for high school students with high GPAs .
In order to earn a high GPA, students must start off with strong grades their Freshman year.
Failing a class seriously affects the cumulative GPA.

Class of 2016 & beyond

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Students in Kentucky can actually earn College Scholarship money by making good grades while in high school.
Students who earn at least a 2.5 GPA will qualify for KEES awards.
Students can also earn bonus KEES money based on a composite
ACT of at least 15.

Advanced Placement (AP) courses
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Advanced Placement classes offer college-level course work.
Students must take a standardized test at the end of the school year.
American colleges often grant placement and course credit to students based on the results of the test.
Because of the rigorous nature of the curriculum, AP courses are designated as such on the transcript and receive a “ weighted grade .”
Students and Parents must sign an AP Commitment
Contract to enroll.

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The 2015-2015 AP test fee is $ 96.00 per exam .
Make payments at https://use.totalregistraion.net/AP/182602
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This online service allows families to pay for each exam at one time or to make payments.
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All AP exams must be paid by March 6, 2013 .
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Historically, WCHS has received some additional funding for financial assistance to AP examinees, however the grant that afforded that assistance is no longer available.

Advanced Placement (AP)
Courses
English Language European History
English Literature
Calculus AB
Calculus BC
Statistics
Biology
Chemistry
Physics
Music Theory
Psychology
U.S. Government-
9 th grade AP course
U.S. History
World History
Spanish
Studio Art
Studio Art 3D
Art History

College
Ready
College
& Career
Ready
Career
Ready
The Gold Standard
College and Career Ready students receive honor cords to wear at graduation
Class of 2019 students must show
College OR Career Readiness to Graduate!!

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Step 1: Determine a career major
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Step 2: Complete at least 3 credits in that career pathway
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Step 3: Meet benchmarks in career academic and technical assessments.

Advantages of
Career Majors (CTE)
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Hands-on experience in the classroom
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Real-World experience outside the classroom
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KOSSA certificate (after earning 3 credits)
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Industry Certificate
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Articulation Agreements (College Credit
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Awards Night Recognition
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Strengthens job and college applications
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Elective Fair tonight at WCHS

CTE Career Majors
Animal Science Systems Horticulture and Plant Science
Systems
Agribusiness Agriculture Power, Structural, &
Technical Systems
Marketing/Sports Marketing
Business Multimedia
Engineering
Culinary & Food Service
Business Management
Fundamentals of Education
Manufacturing Engineering
Technology
Consumer & Family Management
Medicaid Nurse Aide (MNA)
EKG Technician
Instrumental Music
Theatre
Pharmacy Technician
Phlebotomy Technician
Vocal Music
Visual Arts

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Grades: 10, 11, 12
2 Credits/semester
Students can also take CTE courses at the Eastside and Southside Centers for Applied Technology and
Locust Trace AgriScience Farm in Fayette County.
The purpose is to prepare students for entry jobs in these fields.
They may be taken as part of the pre-college curriculum during the junior and/or senior years.
Students will attend Tech School for 2 consecutive periods.
Students must complete an application to attend .

ACT Benchmarks
English = 18
Math = 19
Reading = 20

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Step 1: Take the most rigorous course work that you can manage.
Step 2: Practice makes Progress when preparing for the ACT. Use ACT test prep resources .
Step 3: Consider taking the ACT multiple times if you are not at benchmark in a particular area.
Step 4: Take advantage of College Placement testing during 12 th grade if you are not at benchmark.

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Method Test Prep (found on the ILP)
ACTstudent.org
Woodford County Library –Virtual Library
Kaplan ACT Test Prep
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Free ACT practice test this Saturday at UK
Register at 1-800-KAP-TEST
 kaplanatschool.com/woodfordcounty -links to a 6 week prep course at WCHS that prepares students to take the June ACT
Doorway to College(ZAPS) ACT Test Prep
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February 23 & 24 from 3:30 -6:00 p.m.
$79.00
www.zaps.com

GOVERNMENT, ARTS & HUMANITIES,
TECHNOLOGY, AND COURSES THAT
REQUIRE AN APPLICATION

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Completing the Government requirement for the
Classes of 2016 and 2017
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(Adv) Government & Economics
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AP Government (9, 10, 11, 12)
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Constitutional Law
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Mock Trial
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Political Science

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AP Art History
AP European History
AP Music Theory
Art, Design and Voice
Literature and Song (1/2 credit)
AP European History
Music Appreciation
Band
Choir
Handbell Choir
Jazz Band
Piano Lab
Orchestra
Theatre
Civilization and Culture of Latin America & Spain
History vs. Hollywood and History Through Rock and Roll

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Art, Design, and Voice
Yearbook
Filmmaking
Any Business Marketing or Business Management Course
Any Engineering Course

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Any business class
Any engineering class
Journalism
Creative Writing
Yearbook
Filmmaking
Art, Design, and Voice

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Yearbook-see Mr. Ruff
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Community Activism- see Mr. Fannin
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Peer Tutoring- see Ms. Hitch
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Any class at Eastside, Southside, or
Locust Trace – applications are available in the guidance office.

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This is an opportunity in which high school seniors may be enrolled in high school and at a post-secondary institution concurrently , and earn credit at both institutions .
Different from Advanced Placement courses, if the student passes the course, they earn college credit.
Student are responsible for all costs related to tuition, books, and fees.
Students are responsible for their own transportation .

Dual Credit
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Students must meet required ACT and/or COMPASS scores, as well as prerequisites, in order to enroll in these courses.
The course schedules follow the college’s academic calendar and may require students to attend class on days when their high school is not in session .
Dual credit students will be released from school for 2 consecutive blocks per day to attend class.
Days when the student does not have class can be used as prep time. Students checks out each day of the week, whether the student has class or not.
It is generally suggested that a student study 3 hours for every hour of class.

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Dual Credit is a wonderful opportunity for students who want to take their first college class on a college campus while having the support from home.
Students who are planning on taking advantage of dual enrollment should still mark 8 classes on the course request card .
Once the student is officially enrolled in a college class, a counselor will work with the student to select the 4 classes that they will complete at WCHS.
Dual Credit Night is scheduled for April 14 th at 6:30 p.m
. in the high school library if you would like to learn more abou this opportunity.

Foundational Academy
Courses for 9 th & 10 th Graders
9th Grade
Foundational
Courses
P.A.S.T.- Piecing a
Story Together
Bluegrass Land and Life
Communication Collaboration
10 th Grade
Foundational
Courses
Digital Discourse and Design
Mission Possible
Creativity
Critical thinking

Academy
Advanced Placement
Expectations
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Beginning with the Class of 2017, all
Academy students are expected to complete 5 Advanced Placement courses by the end of the junior year .
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AP coursework will be determined by pathway.

 Students can earn up to 6 hours of higher level college credit .
 Tuition: $320
 Students will complete the majority of classes at WCHS but still have the opportunity to take 2 classes at Georgetown College as well.
 The Georgetown College class is scheduled during the 3 rd block and transportation is provided .
 A meeting will be scheduled in March for students who would like to participate in this opportunity.

Students studying at Georgetown
College will complete up to 20 hours or college courses.
Students studying at WCHS will complete 4
Capstone courses on campus

Block
1 st
2 nd
3 rd
4 th
“A” Day Schedule
Classes at Georgetown College
“B”Day Schedule
Classes at Georgetown College
Class at WCHS-
Students can select from any course offered during this block: core classes(Eng, math, sci, social studies), performance classes(band, art), career&tech classes(foods, ag, eng, business), AP courses, media, or school service
Class at WCHS-
Students can select from any course offered during this block: core classes(Eng, math, sci, social studies), performance classes(band, art), career&tech classes(foods, ag, eng, business), AP courses, media, or school service
M,W,F: 2 classes at Georgetown College + 1 class at WCHS
T,R: 1 class at Georgetown College + 1 class at WCHS

AP English Literature
Art, Design, and Voice
AP Music Theory
AP Calculus AB
AP Calculus BC/Calculus II
AP Physics
AP Government
AP Psychology
Community Activism
AP European History
AP Statistics
Advanced Mathematical Reasoning
AP Biology
AP Spanish
AP Chinese
AP Studio Art
AP Environmental Science
Anatomy & Physiology
Medical Microbiology
AP Studio Art 3-D
AP Art History
AP Chemistry Theatre Touring Company
Engineering Design & Development

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Students must write their name and circle their
Academy Pathway and/or
CTE Career Major , if applicable.
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Don’t forget the PARENT
SIGNATURE

Liberal Arts
International
Studies
STEM
Bio-Medical
Social Sciences Engineering
Communications and
Media Arts
Fine Arts
Instrumental
Music
Vocal Music
Visual Arts
Theater Arts

CTE Career Majors
Animal Science Systems Horticulture and Plant Science
Systems
Agribusiness Agriculture Power, Structural, &
Technical Systems
Marketing/Sports Marketing
Business Multimedia
Engineering
Culinary & Food Service
Business Management
Fundamentals of Education
Manufacturing Engineering
Technology
Consumer & Family Management
Medicaid Nurse Aide (MNA)
EKG Technician
Instrumental Music
Theatre
Pharmacy Technician
Phlebotomy Technician
Vocal Music
Visual Arts

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Course Request Card
Instructions
To select a course on the Course
Request Card, put an “ X ” by the name of the course. Choose 8.
To indicate alternate choices, place an “ A1 ” by the 1 st alternate,
“ A2 ” by the second alternate, etc.
Choose 5 alternate courses.

Course Request Card
Instructions
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Teacher signature is REQUIRED for any
English, Math, Science, AP Courses, or any course NOT grayed out.
CAPSTONE courses are in bold and italicized print.
Course names followed by ** have pre-requisites . They are written in parentheses.

Course Request Card
Instructions
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All rising seniors will mark 8 courses with an “X” and identify 5 alternates, even if the intention is to go to Georgetown College or complete dual credit at another college campus.

Course Request Card
Instructions
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9 th Grade Academy students MUST select the course titled “P.A.S.T/Bluegrass Land & Life.”
10 th Grade Academy students MUST select the course titled “Mission Possible/Digital Discourse &
Design.”
11 th Grade Academy students MUST complete a total 5 AP courses by the end of the Junior year.
12 th Grade Academy students MUST complete a
Capstone Experience at Georgetown College or choose 4 AP Capstone courses at WCHS. These courses are in bold font on the Course Request
Card.

If you request an (AP)
Advanced Placement Course, complete an
AP Commitment Contract
English Language
English Literature
Calculus AB
Calculus BC
Statistics
Biology
Chemistry
Physics
Music Theory
European History
Psychology
U.S. Government
U.S. History
World History
Spanish
Studio Art
Studio Art 3D
Art History

WCHS Course Description
Guide
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The WCHS Course Description Guide offers a complete listing of the courses that are offered at Woodford County
High School and graduation requirements.
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It is available online, please visit the
WCHS Guidance News page at www.woodford.kyschools.us

Guidance
News

Course Description Guide

How AB scheduling will benefit
WCHS students?
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Approximately the same amount of instruction time as a 2 trimester course, but the instruction would be spread out over 3 additional months.
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Benefits dual credit and early college students by aligning with a semester system.
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Make-up work is more manageable because students miss fewer classes per day.

How AB scheduling will benefit WCHS students?
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Allows more opportunities for electives so that students can select a career major or arts program
Students will have 2 nights to complete homework
Testing will be more efficient and streamlined.
EOCs will all take place at the end of the year. All MAP testing will be through English and Math classes.
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Technical School students will have more time at Fayette County Tech Centers.

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On an AB block schedule, there are two 18 week grading periods.
Progress reports are distributed at the 6 weeks and 12 weeks in to the semester.
The report cards are sent home at the end of the 18 week semester.

The High School Transcript
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A transcript is like a report card, it shows the letter grade , percentage , and credit that students earn in each class.
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Grades and credits will be posted to the high school transcript twice , following each semester, in January and June.

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Students must earn 7 credits by the end of the Freshman year to be promoted to the 10 th grade
(Sophomore year)
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Students will earn ½ credit for each class passed in December and another ½ credit for each class passed in May.

Class of 2018 Student Classification
GRADE LEVEL
10
11
12
Graduate
Minimum number of
Credits Required
7
14
21
28

Woodford County High School
Graduation Requirements-
Class of 2017
English 4 credits English I, II, III, IV
Math
Science
4 credits Algebra I, Geometry,
Algebra II, math elective
3 credits Integrated Science I, II, and
Biology
Social
Studies
Health/PE
Arts &
Humanities
3.5 credits Govt/Econ or
1 credit
1 credit
AP Government
World Civ, U.S. History
Total Credits 26 credits *English & Math required each year
** 2 years of Foreign Language required for pre-college curriculum
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At the end of each semester, the GPA will be recorded on report card and transcript.
Un-weighted GPA is based on a 4.0 scale
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A=4.0, B=3.0, C=2.0, D=1.0, F=0
Good grades = Higher GPA
Colleges are looking for high school students with high GPAs.
In order to earn a high GPA, students must start off with strong grades their Freshman year.
Failing a class seriously affects the cumulative GPA.

NEW FOR 2014-2015

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: Students will attend 4 classes for approximately 90 minutes.
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: Students will attend 4 different classes for approximately
90 minutes.
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Classes meet all year long, every other day .
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Students will select 8 courses to complete.

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday
English II Geometry English II
Friday
Geometry English II
Integrated
Science I
Economics/
Government
Health/PE Spanish I
Integrated
Science I
Economics/
Government
Integrated
Science I
Health/PE Spanish I Health/PE
Band Principles of
Health
Science
Band Principles of
Health
Science
Band

10 th grade
1 st block
8:10-9:45am
A Day “Black Day” B Day “Gold Day”
Advanced English II Advanced Geometry
2 nd block
9:50-11:20am
Integrated Science II
World Civilization
3 rd block
11:25-1:25pm
4 th block
1:30-3:10pm
Elective:
Military History/
Contemporary Issues
Elective: Spanish II
Elective:
Introduction to Engineering
Elective: Band

AB Grading Information
1 st Semester
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Progress Reports at 6 and 12 weeks
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Report Cards at
18 weeks
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Cumulative
Grading
(Final Exam counts 20%)
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90 minute classes
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½ credit
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2 nd Semester
Progress Reports at
6 and 12 weeks
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Report Cards at 18 weeks
Cumulative
Grading
(Final Exam counts 20%)
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90 minute classes
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½ credit

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Students will have 2 nights to complete homework
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Testing will be more efficient and streamlined.
EOCs and AP testing will all take place at the end of the year. All MAP testing will be through
English and Math classes.
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Make-up work is more manageable because students miss fewer classes per day.

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Benefits dual credit and early college students by aligning with a semester system.
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Make-up work is more manageable because students miss fewer classes per day.

What the research says about block scheduling
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Equal or better mastery and retention of material
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Reduction in suspensions and dropout rates
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More time to give students individual assistance and more time for meaningful and creative student work.

What the research says about block scheduling
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Teachers instruct fewer students per day and instruct the same students all year; therefore, there is an opportunity to get to know students personally
Students have more time for more problembased and inquiry-based activities such as science labs, engineering or technology projects, fine arts rehearsals or lengthy assignments.
Fewer class changes result in fewer discipline problems.

Woodford County High School
Graduation Requirements-
Class of 2018
English 4 credits English I, II, III, IV
Math
Science
4 credits Algebra I, Geometry,
Algebra II, math elective
3 credits Integrated Science I, II, and
Biology
Social
Studies
Health/PE
Arts &
Humanities
3 credits Govt/Econ or
1 credit
1 credit
AP Government
World Civ, U.S. History
Total Credits 28 credits *English & Math required each year
** 2 years of Foreign Language required for pre-college curriculum
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Advanced English III
(Course Number 12131/12132)
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Advanced English IV
(Course Number 12141/12142)

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Students applying to The Academy for the 2015-2016 school year must submit the following by February 9, 2015 to their Social
Studies teacher.
Academy Application
Current 8 th grade School Schedule -provided by Guidance Office
8 th Grade 1 st semester report card -provided by Guidance Office
Additional pieces to be submitted
2 teacher recommendations (Submitted to WCHS or WCMS guidance offices by February 27 th )
Additional audition/portfolios are required for fine arts students.
Fine Arts students will be contacted in April for audition/portfolio submissions.

Liberal Arts
International
Studies
STEM
Bio-Medical
Social Sciences Engineering
Communications and
Media Arts
Fine Arts
Instrumental
Music
Vocal Music
Visual Arts
Theater Arts

English
Math
If your Current 9th Grade Class is … Request this class for 9th Grade
English
Advanced English I
Algebra I
Advanced Algebra I
Advanced Geometry
Advanced Algebra II
English II or Advanced English II
English II, Advanced English II, AP
English Lang
Geometry
Advanced Geometry
Pre-AP Algebra II
Alg III, Pre-Calc, Adv Pre-Calc or AP Stats
Integrated Science II or Adv Int Science II Integrated Science I
Advanced Integrated Science I
Science
Adv Int Science I/II or Adv Int Science II
Integrated Science II or Adv Int
Science II
AP Chemistry
Social
Studies
Social Studies I & Economics
Advanced Social Studies & Economics
Advanced Placement Government
World Civ or AP World Civilization
World Civ or AP World Civilization
World Civ or AP World Civilization

Course Request Card
Instructions
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10th grade Academy students
MUST select the course titled
Digital Discourse&
Design/Mission Possible.

AP English Literature
Art, Design, and Voice
AP Music Theory
AP Calculus AB
AP Calculus BC/Calculus II
AP Physics
AP Government
AP Psychology
Community Activism
AP European History
AP Statistics
Advanced Mathematical Reasoning
AP Biology
AP Spanish
AP Chinese
AP Studio Art
AP Environmental Science
Anatomy & Physiology
Medical Microbiology
AP Studio Art 3-D
AP Art History
AP Chemistry Theatre Touring Company
Engineering Design & Development

Course Request Card
Instructions
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9 th Grade Academy students MUST select the course titled “P.A.S.T/Bluegrass Land & Life.”
10 th Grade Academy students MUST select the course titled “Mission Possible/Digital Discourse &
Design.”
11 th Grade Academy students MUST complete a total 5 AP courses by the end of the Junior year.
12 th Grade Academy students MUST complete a
Capstone Experience at Georgetown College or choose 4 AP Capstone courses at WCHS. These courses are in bold font on the Course Request
Card.

Course Request Card
Instructions
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Teacher signature is REQUIRED for any
English, Math, Science, AP Courses, or any course NOT grayed out.
CAPSTONE courses are in bold and italicized print.
Course names followed by ** have pre-requisites . They are written in parentheses.

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Students must write their name and circle their
Academy Pathway and/or
CTE Career Major , if applicable.
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Don’t forget the PARENT
SIGNATURE

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2.
Course Request Card
Instructions
To select a course on the Course
Request Card, put an “ X ” by the name of the course. Choose 8.
To indicate alternate choices, place an “ A1 ” by the 1 st alternate,
“ A2 ” by the second alternate, etc.
Choose 5 alternate course.

Course Request Card
Instructions
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4.
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9 th Grade Academy students MUST select the course titled “P.A.S.T/Bluegrass Land & Life.”
10 th Grade Academy students MUST select the course titled “Mission Possible/Digital Discourse &
Design.”
11 th Grade Academy students MUST complete a total 4 AP courses by the end of the Junior year.
12 th Grade Academy students MUST complete a
Capstone Experience at Georgetown College or choose 4 AP Capstone courses at WCHS. These courses are in bold font on the Course Request
Card.

Course Request Card
Instructions
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3.
Teacher signature is REQUIRED for any English, Math, Science, AP
Courses, or any course NOT grayed out.
CAPSTONE courses are in bold and italicized print.
Course names followed by ** have pre-requisites .