scheduling for 2013-2014. scheduling timeline jan 22 – 25: classroom pre-scheduling jan 28 – feb...
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Scheduling for 2013-2014
Scheduling Timeline
Jan 22 – 25: Classroom pre-scheduling
Jan 28 – Feb 6: Classroom scheduling
Feb 19 – April: Individual scheduling Students receives requests
May: Course selection letters sent home
June 14: Deadline to change requests
Diplomas & Graduation Requirements
Standard Diploma
Advanced Studies Diploma
Diplomas & Graduation Requirements
No Technical Diplomas!
The online course requirement will start with next year’s freshmen
Standard Diploma for rising seniors
Academic Areas Credits SOL Verified Credits
English 4 2
Social Studies 3 1
Mathematics 3 1
Science 3 1
Foreign Language 0 0
Health/Physical Education 2 0
Fine Art or CTE Elective 1 0
Electives 6 0
Student Selected Verified Credit 0 1
Total 22 6
Standard Diploma for rising sophomores and juniors
Academic Areas Credits SOL Verified Credits
English 4 2
Social Studies 3 1
Mathematics 3 1
Science 3 1
Health/Physical Education 2
Foreign Language, Fine Arts, or Career & Technical Education
2
Economics and Personal Finance 1
Electives 4
Student Selected Verified Credit 1
Total 22 6
Advanced Studies Diploma for rising seniors
Academic Areas Credits SOL Verified Credits
English 4 2
Social Studies 4 2
Mathematics 4 2
Science 4 2
Foreign Language 3 or 4 0
Health/Physical Education 2 0
Fine Art or CTE Elective 1 0
Electives 1 or 2 0
Student Selected Verified Credit 0 1
Total 24 9
Advanced Studies Diploma for rising sophomores and juniors
Academic Areas Credits SOL Verified Credits
English 4 2
Social Studies 4 2
Mathematics 4 2
Science 4 2
Foreign Language 3-4
Health/Physical Education 2
Fine Arts or Career & Technical Education
1
Economics and Personal Finance 1
Electives 3
Student Selected Verified Credit 1
Total 26 9
SOL Courses
Reading (Eng. 11) Earth Science
Writing (Eng. 11) Biology
Chemistry
Algebra 1 World History 1
Geometry World History 2
Algebra 2 US History
Grade 10 Course Selections
1. English 10, Academic or Honors
2. World History 2 or AP World History
3. Science (usually Biology Acad. or Honors)
4. Math – follows sequence
5. HPE 10
6. Economics & Personal Finance or elective
7. Elective
Grade 11 Course Selections
1. English 11 Academic, English 11 Honors, or AP Language
2. US History Academic or AP US History
3. Science – student’s choice
4. Math – follows sequence
5. Economics & Personal Finance or elective
6. Elective
7. Elective
Grade 12 Course Selections
1. English 12 Academic, AP Language, or AP Literature
2. US Government or AP Government
3. Science – student’s choice
4. Math – follows sequence
5. Elective
6. Elective
7. Elective
Course Levels
General – Science only
Course content and student performance are commensurate with the student’s grade level.
Course Levels
Academic
Course content and expected student performance require additional reading and
writing at a rigorous level.
Academic is a “college-bound” level.
Course Levels
Honors and Pre-Advanced Placement
Course content is rapidly paced with additional depth. Lessons are often designed to be
complex, abstract and open-ended.
Changes for 2012-2013
New classes:Survey of Latin American History –
Dual Enrollment
BWHS is piloting Honors Chemistry Research
Dual Enrollment
NOVA-based
LCPS-based
NOVA-Based Dual Enrollment
English 12
US Government
LCPS-Based Dual Enrollment
Survey of African History Survey of Latin American History Teacher Cadet Program Geospatial Science Independent Science Research Multivariable Calculus Various Monroe Technology courses
Advanced Placement Classes
Monroe Technology Center
1, 2 and 3-year programs
Application due to BWHS Counseling office by March 1
Deadline for Course Requests
June 14, 2013 – we cannot make changes to requests after this date!!!
Department Fair in Cafeteria
Department chairs and teachers are available to answer your questions about specific courses
This is a great opportunity to ask questions about work load, subject matter, expectations, etc.