JOHN CHAMPE

HIGH SCHOOLCURRICULUM NIGHT

THURSDAY, JANUARY 13, 2015

HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA OPTIONSSTANDARD VS. ADVANCED

Advanced Studies Diploma Course Requirements for Students Entering 9th Grade for

the First Time in 2011-2012 and Beyond

Subject Area Standard

Diploma

Verified

Credits

Adv

Diploma

Verified

Credits

English 4 2 4 2

Mathematics 3 1 4 2

Laboratory Science 3 1 4 2

History and Social Sciences 3 1 4 2

World Language 0 3

Health and Physical Education 2 2

Fine Arts or Career & Technical Education 1 1

Economic and Personal Finance 1 1

Electives 5 4

Student Selected Test 1 1

Total Credits 22 6 26 9

DOES TYPE OF DIPLOMA MATTER TO COLLEGES?NACAC 2010 COLLEGE ADMISSIONS TRENDS SURVEY

Factor Percent of Colleges that View as

Considerably Important

Grades in College Prep Courses 83.4

Strength of Curriculum 65.7

Admissions Test Scores (SAT/ ACT) 59.3

Grades in All Courses 46.2

Essays or Writing Samples 26.6

Student’s Demonstrated Interest 23

Class Rank 21.8

Counselor Recommendation 19.4

WHAT DO THE EXPERTS SAY?

Make sure that your class schedule demonstrates that you are taking

advantage of all that your school offers. Remember that most colleges

will want to see that you are taking courses in each of the five major

subject areas: English, math, foreign language, social studies, and science.

Remember to always sign up from among the most challenging courses

that excite you the most. Do not feel pressured to take Honors or

Advanced Placement courses just because they are Honors or Advanced

Placement Courses. Colleges will want to see that you are pursing a

reasonable load from among the most demanding in your own school

context.

- UVA Undergraduate Admissions Website

HOW DO YOU CHOOSE?

Consider your academic strengths and weaknesses.

What is your favorite subject?

In what subjects do you do well?

Consider previous grades and test scores.

What are YOUR interests??

What is YOUR academic motivation??

What are YOUR goals??

MATH PROGRESSION(3 YEARS STANDARD VS. 4 YEARS ADVANCED)

AN OVERVIEW OF SCIENCE

New for 2015 – AP

Environmental Science!

SOCIAL SCIENCES(3 YEARS STANDARD VS. 4 YEARS ADVANCED)

9th – World History and Geography 1 or Pre-AP

10th – World History and Geography 2 or AP World History

11th – U.S. & Virginia History or AP US History

12th – U.S. Government or Combination AP US and AP

Comparative Government

ENGLISH(4 YEARS ALL DIPLOMAS)

English 10

Academic

Honors

Read widely and often

Foster my spirit of inquiry; seek answers

Make connections

Reflect thoughtfully

Refine my thinking

Develop my capacity for analysis

Write widely and often

Revise deeply

Demonstrate originality

Work diligently

English 11

Academic

Honors

AP English Language

English 12

Academic

AP English Literature

Dual Enrollment English

Honors requires a year-

long, two-part portfolio

assessment. Emphasis

on writing and an

individual inquiry project

answering a “Big

Question”.

THINKING AHEAD TO AP ENGLISH(4 YEARS ENGLISH ALL DIPLOMAS)

READING:

Novels Plays Poetry Selection

Skills in reading to consider effect of literarytechniques on meaning

WRITING:In class timed essaysCreative writing

READING:

Non-Fiction FocusLonger textsVarious essays, speeches and letters

Focus on Rhetoric –the art of persuasion -technique

WRITING:In class timed essaysWriting in the various modes (Exposition, narrative, persuasive etc.)

Emphasis on Argumentation

Focus on how language contributed to meaning

Multiple Choice Skills (reading critically)

Analysis – of form and content

Essays – formal, timed, writings

Focusing on analysis

AP Literature - 12th AP Language – 11th

ADVANCED PLACEMENT (AP)

STAND OUT IN THE

COLLEGE

ADMISSIONS

PROCESS

Demonstrate maturity

and readiness for

college.

Show willingness to

push self academically.

Emphasize

commitment to

academic excellence.

GAIN THE EDGE

IN COLLEGE

PREPARATION

Get a head start on

college level work.

Improve writing skills

and sharpen problem-

solving techniques.

Develop the study

habits necessary for

tackling rigorous

course work.

BROADEN

INTELLECTUAL

HORIZONS

Explore the world

from a variety of

perspectives.

Study subjects in

greater depth and

detail.

Assume the

responsibility of

reasoning, analyzing,

and understanding for

one’s self.

WORLD LANGUAGES & CULTURES

AP options in LCPS

Spanish, French, German and Latin

College admission requirements

Most four-year institutions require a minimum of 2-3 years

Competitive schools like to see 4-5 years with an advanced level

American Sign Language and Mandarin Chinese (not at JCHS) are each

offered 3 years

Many colleges will not accept ASL for FL credit

HEALTH & PE

All students must take PE

in 10th grade

This includes a quarter of classroom driver’s education training.

Once a student has finished the classroom portion and is issued their green card, they may sign up to take behind-the-wheel. This can be done independently through a private company or through JCHS for $225.

PE elective options include

Advanced PE 1 and 2

Can be taken for a full year or a semester

Weight Lifting

Can be taken for a full year or a semester

Lifetime Fitness (Fall)

Crossfit (Spring)

ECONOMICS & PERSONAL FINANCE

All students who entered 9th grade in 2011-2012 and beyond are REQUIRED to take Economics & Personal Finance for graduation

This course will be offered for juniors and should be one of your elective courses.

NEW! You can fulfill this graduation requirement with AP Economics and the course will include the needed Personal Finance curriculum.

Will be offered online this summer

ELECTIVE OPTIONS – ENGLISH

Creative Writing (.5 credit)

Public Speaking (.5 credit)

SAT Prep (.5 credit)

Etymology (.5 credit)

21st Century Literacy Strategies (reading remediation and support)

Journalism

The following require a prerequisite of Journalism or permission from

the instructor:

Newspaper Journalism I, II, III

Photojournalism I, II, III

Must be taken together

Must be taken together

ELECTIVE OPTIONS – MATHEMATICS

Computer Mathematics

AP Computer Science

AP Statistics

Juniors should only take these electives combined with another math class.

Seniors could take this as their only math course IF they have completed math requirements for graduation.

ELECTIVE OPTIONS – SOCIAL SCIENCE &

GLOBAL STUDIES

The following are .5 credits:

Global Social Issues

Psychology

The World of Ideas

World Religions

The following are each 1 credit:

AP Economics

AP Psychology

AP Human Geography

Must be taken

together

Must be taken

together

ELECTIVE OPTIONS – SCIENCE

ELECTIVE OPTIONS – BUSINESS & INFORMATION

TECHNOLOGY

Introduction to Business & Marketing

Computer Information Systems

Advanced Computer Information Systems

Desktop / Multimedia Presentations

Advanced Desktop / Multimedia Presentations

Accounting / Advanced Accounting

Business Law (.5 credit)

Business Management (.5 credit)

Must be taken

together

ELECTIVE OPTIONS – FAMILY & CONSUMER

SCIENCES

The following are all .5 credits:

Choices

Human Development

Fashion Design/Merchandising

Introduction to Housing/Interior Design

Marriage/Family Dynamics

Independent Living

The following are each 1 credit:

Early Childhood Education 1 & 2

Teacher Cadet Program – application process!

ELECTIVE OPTIONS – MARKETING

Introduction to Business & Marketing

Marketing Co-Op (2 credits)

Marketing Non Co-Op

Sports, Entertainment, & Recreation Marketing

ELECTIVE OPTIONS –

TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION

Aerospace Science

Materials and Processes (Tech Ed 1)

Manufacturing Systems I (Tech Ed 2)

Manufacturing Systems II (Tech Ed 3)

Technical Drawing and Design (CADD 1)

Engineering Drawing and Design (CADD 2)

Architectural Drawing and Design (CADD 3)

Technology Foundations (Applied Tech 1)

Technology Transfer (Applied Tech 2)

Technology Assessment (Applied Tech 3)

ELECTIVE OPTIONS –

ART

Art I, II, III, IV

AP Studio Art

Survey of Art and Architecture History I & II (.5 credit)

The following courses have a prerequisite of Art 1 and are all .5 credits:

Drawing

Painting & Sculpture

Photography

Graphic Design

ELECTIVE OPTIONS –

MUSIC

Music Appreciation

AP Music Theory

Need to also be in a performance ensemble.

Band

Chorus

Orchestra

Guitar

ELECTIVE OPTIONS –

THEATRE

Theatre I, II, III

Technical Theatre

Learn set design/construction, painting techniques,

mask-making costumes, lighting/electricity, makeup

and sound design.

MONROE TECHNOLOGY CENTER AND

LOUDOUN GOVERNOR’S CAREER & TECHNICAL

ACADEMY

Administration of Justice *

Advanced Networking / Networking

Administration

Auto Collision Repair Technology

Auto Servicing Technology *

Biotechnology

Building Construction

Computer Integrated Engineering and

Design (CIED)*

Computer Digital Animation *

Computer Systems Technology (CST) *

Cosmetology

Culinary Arts

Environmental Plant Science *

Great option for students interested in new technical diplomas

Dual enrollment credit possibility with NOVA, Shenandoah University and/or

Virginia Tech for courses with an * EMT *

Firefighter *

Graphic Communications

Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning

(HVAC)

Health & Medical Sciences *

Laboratory Technology

Masonry

Nail Design Technology

Pharmacology Technology

Practical Nursing

Radiology Technology *

Television Production

Veterinary Science

Welding

DO I NEED SERVICE HOURS FOR GRADUATION?

There is no service hour requirement to graduate in the

Commonwealth of Virginia

JCHS encourages all students to give back to the

community and will recognize your service at graduation.

Knights Give Back

CHAMPEion – 25 hours/year

Track your hours on online through the JCHS website

DAYS WHAT

January 27 & 28 Course Recommendation Days

Teachers will take the time during every class to talk to students about

course recommendations for 2015-2016

January 28 Counseling Registration Video

During advisory, all current 9-11 grade students will take approximately

15 minutes to watch the counseling video about the registration

process and course sequencing.

Students will be given a paper copy of their course recommendations

for the 2015-2016 school year to take home to parents.

Students will select courses for 2015-2016 on paper registration form

while watching video. Form will need to be taken home and signed by

parent.

January 30 Elective Fair and Information Sessions

Students will be given the opportunity during advisory to attend three

15-minute information sessions of their choice. Students can choose

to learn about AP courses or attend a session and ask questions on

electives that they are considering.

This process is to help students make informed decisions about the

courses they are selecting.

February 3 Computer Course Registration

Advisory teachers will bring their classes to an assigned computer lab

and students will register for the courses they selected and verified with

their parent.

The signed paper registration form will need to be collected and turned

in.

February 4 & 5 Rising 9th Grade Registration

JCHS Counselors will visit MMS to conduct a registration information

session presentation and assist with computer registration. Megan

Casterline will follow-up with individual academic counseling.

February 9 – March 4 Individual Academic Counseling with School Counselor

Registration

Process

WHAT ELSE DO I NEED TO KNOW?

Choose your courses wisely

Deadline for changes is June 26, 2015

Schedule change policy

Family Connection

Maintain your high school activities resume

Explore college information

LCPS admission statistics for past graduates

Get to know yourself – interest inventories and learning

styles

AP INFORMATION NIGHT

January 27, 2015 at 7:00pm

What is required to take an AP course?

If a child wasn’t recommended by my teacher what should they do?

Is AP right for your child? Do they have the potential?

How many AP courses should a student take?

Individual information sessions will be offered for all AP courses at

JCHS.