Osbourn Park High School Scheduling Make this your year! Welcome! Students are assigned counselors according to their last names School Counseling Director Ms. Gardner A-Broa Mrs. Andrada Brob-Dro Mrs. Salvo Dru-Haw Mrs. Peake Hay-La Miss Orlich Le-Mori Mrs. Mercer Morj-Ram Ms. Oakley Ran-So Mrs. Engler So-Z Mrs. Bach Terms To Know Standard Units of Credit = Classes Standard Units of Credit = Classes Verified Credits = SOL Tests + Class Verified Credits = SOL Tests + Class Verified Credit A verified unit of credit is awarded for a course in which the student earns a standard unit of credit and achieves a passing score on a corresponding End-of- Course SOL test or a substitute assessment. A verified unit of credit is awarded for a course in which the student earns a standard unit of credit and achieves a passing score on a corresponding End-of- Course SOL test or a substitute assessment. SOL Tests English 11 (Reading/Writing) Biology Algebra I Chemistry Geometry World History I Algebra II World History II Earth Science US and VA History Electives Additional courses beyond the required courses that are needed to meet the total minimum standard unit of credit for graduation. Additional courses beyond the required courses that are needed to meet the total minimum standard unit of credit for graduation. Chosen normally by career and/or college interest or to discover more about a particular subject Chosen normally by career and/or college interest or to discover more about a particular subject Graduation Requirements See chart for latest changes per your entering year See chart for latest changes per your entering year How many verified credits (SOLS) do I need for the Standard Diploma? You will need to earn 6 verified credits which must be earned in the following areas: You will need to earn 6 verified credits which must be earned in the following areas: Math 1 Math 1 Science 1 Science 1 Social Studies 1 Social Studies 1 English 2 (Eng. 11 Reading and Writing) English 2 (Eng. 11 Reading and Writing) 1 additional verified credit of the students choosing 1 additional verified credit of the students choosing The Advanced Studies Advantage Many colleges and universities require at minimum 4 credits per core area Many colleges and universities require at minimum 4 credits per core area Increased preparation for the SATs and ACTs Increased preparation for the SATs and ACTs Eligibility to begin college courses at most Community Colleges- Placement Testing into Math and English Eligibility to begin college courses at most Community Colleges- Placement Testing into Math and English Example: No Algebra 2?....must have Alg. 2 knowledge to place into college math! Example: No Algebra 2?....must have Alg. 2 knowledge to place into college math! Algebra 2 = $$ 4College! Grade Level Requirements You will receive a copy of your transcript when you meet with your counselor. Check your grade level on transcript. You will receive a copy of your transcript when you meet with your counselor. Check your grade level on transcript. 9th Grade Successful completion of Grade 8 10th Grade 5 credits, 3 of which must be in required courses 11th Grade 11 credits, 6 of which must be in required courses 12th Grade 16 credits, 9 of which must be in required courses Scheduling Timeline: Materials distributed to students today!!! January 21 Curriculum Fair 6pm to 8pm Come get information regarding course offerings by academic department January 21 Curriculum Fair 6pm to 8pm Come get information regarding course offerings by academic department Jan. 19-Feb. 1 Teachers will be inputting course recommendations for students. Students speak with teachers regarding placement. Jan. 19-Feb. 1 Teachers will be inputting course recommendations for students. Students speak with teachers regarding placement. Feb. 2-8 Students/Parents input course selections in Parent Portal. At this time both students and parents will be able to review teacher recommendations that have been previously recorded in Parent Portal. If you do not have access to Parent Portal, please see your counselor. Feb. 2-8 Students/Parents input course selections in Parent Portal. At this time both students and parents will be able to review teacher recommendations that have been previously recorded in Parent Portal. If you do not have access to Parent Portal, please see your counselor. Feb 10- March 9 Students meet individually with counselors during scheduled time through English class to review, discuss and select course requests and academic progress. Feb 10- March 9 Students meet individually with counselors during scheduled time through English class to review, discuss and select course requests and academic progress. Early April Students will receive a copy of course requests in the mail to review with parents and make changes if necessary. The final day to make changes to course requests is Early April Students will receive a copy of course requests in the mail to review with parents and make changes if necessary. The final day to make changes to course requests is Last Day to make course request changes.. June 17, 2016 How do I access Parent Portal? https://parentportal.p wcs.edu/Login.asp?Lo ginState=1 https://parentportal.p wcs.edu/Login.asp?Lo ginState=1 Parent Portal may be accessed via the Osbourn Park Home Page as listed above. Student Instructions for Entering Course Requests Log in using the user ID and password provided you by [ ]. Log in using the user ID and password provided you by [ ]. If a dialog box appears, read the instructions in it and then click the Close button. If a dialog box appears, read the instructions in it and then click the Close button. If there is a link, School Course Catalog, in the upper right corner of the page, you can click the link to view all the courses in [your district]. This catalog may contain courses that are not available to you for any of these reasons: The courses are not offered at the school you will be attending next year and/or in the grade you will be in next year. You have not completed prerequisites for the course. The courses are not in your academic plan. In the dialog box that appears, click OK. Once you have submitted your course requests you are unable to change them. [If your parent and/or counselor denies approval, you will again be able to change your course requests]. All students must take (per diploma type) English English Math Math Science Science Social Studies Social Studies Health and PE (Grades 9 and 10) Health and PE (Grades 9 and 10) Form due to your counselor during individual meeting: New Course Offerings: Civil Engineering and Architecture (PLTW) Civil Engineering and Architecture (PLTW) Human Body Systems (PLTW) Human Body Systems (PLTW) Students attending Colgan HS Colgan High Schools Director of Counseling, Ms. Weakland will visit Osbourn Park to meet with students at a later date for course selection Colgan High Schools Director of Counseling, Ms. Weakland will visit Osbourn Park to meet with students at a later date for course selection Academic Rigor vs. Appropriate balance Consider your individual commitments, abilities and interests Consider your individual commitments, abilities and interests Dont unfairly compare yourself to peers- select courses that work best for YOU Dont unfairly compare yourself to peers- select courses that work best for YOU Make adjustments as needed- students can be recommended for all AP and higher level however this is not best for all students Make adjustments as needed- students can be recommended for all AP and higher level however this is not best for all students Better to excel in areas of strength than to overwhelm yourself with a plate that is too full Better to excel in areas of strength than to overwhelm yourself with a plate that is too full The Virtual Virginia Option. Virtual Virginia - online program through The Virginia Department of Education. Does offer some AP level courses in a non-traditional setting (online) Virtual Virginia - online program through The Virginia Department of Education. Does offer some AP level courses in a non-traditional setting (online) Select carefully - Virtual Virginia courses are as rigorous if not more than an in school AP course Select carefully - Virtual Virginia courses are as rigorous if not more than an in school AP course What to consider when choosing classes: Most important: Meeting graduation requirements per diploma type Most important: Meeting graduation requirements per diploma type Teacher Recommendations (may be changed based on grade/performance by teacher at 3 rd quarter and end of year) Teacher Recommendations (may be changed based on grade/performance by teacher at 3 rd quarter and end of year) Current Grades Current Grades Prerequisites Prerequisites Academically rigorous classes Academically rigorous classes Interest Interest Opportunity for Rising Juniors: AP US and VA History and AP Lang/Comp Combo Class Meets 90 minutes daily-students receive one credit in AP US and VA History and one credit in AP Language and Composition Meets 90 minutes daily-students receive one credit in AP US and VA History and one credit in AP Language and Composition Students required to take both AP exams, both SOL tests, and complete the 11th Grade Research Paper Students required to take both AP exams, both SOL tests, and complete the 11th Grade Research Paper Course investigates through American Fiction and Non-Fiction events that have shaped the United States. Students consider the ways literature reflects history and the human experiencemaking connections between history and literature and examining traditional and contemporary American beliefs, values and characteristics. Course investigates through American Fiction and Non-Fiction events that have shaped the United States. Students consider the ways literature reflects history and the human experiencemaking connections between history and literature and examining traditional and contemporary American beliefs, values and characteristics. If interested contact Mrs. Sulkin (English Dept) or Mr. Watters (Social Studies Dept.) If interested contact Mrs. Sulkin (English Dept) or Mr. Watters (Social Studies Dept.) An application is required and due by March 1st An application is required and due by March 1st Benefits of the class: Averaged 82% pass rate of AP US History Exam, owning 12 of 14 total school wide scores of 5 Averaged 82% pass rate of AP US History Exam, owning 12 of 14 total school wide scores of 5 93% pass rate of the AP Composition & Language Exam with an average score of % pass rate of the AP Composition & Language Exam with an average score of 3.9 Had 100% pass rate for the SOLs Had 100% pass rate for the SOLs Students create strong bonds, creating a learning community that is unique as the class meets daily Students create strong bonds, creating a learning community that is unique as the class meets daily Rising Seniors: Jump Start Opportunity Jump start allows Seniors to take US/VA Govt. or English 12 online during the summer before Senior Year though Virtual HS (6 week session) at no charge to the student Jump start allows Seniors to take US/VA Govt. or English 12 online during the summer before Senior Year though Virtual HS (6 week session) at no charge to the student May work from any location with Internet access May work from any location with Internet access Highly qualified teachers facilitate online instruction Highly qualified teachers facilitate online instruction Students agree to take a maximum of 6 courses at base school during the following year Students agree to take a maximum of 6 courses at base school during the following year An application for Jump Start will be available soon within the school counseling office An application for Jump Start will be available soon within the school counseling office In the event that a student fails to complete the course or earns a failing grade the student is responsible for paying for the course themselves through Virtual High School or Night School. The student will not be able to repeat the course through Osbourn Park. In the event that a student fails to complete the course or earns a failing grade the student is responsible for paying for the course themselves through Virtual High School or Night School. The student will not be able to repeat the course through Osbourn Park. Who should participate? Seniors looking for flexibility to pursue a job, internship, and or dual enrollment/college courses Seniors looking for flexibility to pursue a job, internship, and or dual enrollment/college courses Seniors with transportation Seniors with transportation Seniors who are independent learners and are motivated to complete their classwork Seniors who are independent learners and are motivated to complete their classwork Early Release Criteria Must be a Senior Must be a Senior Must choose 7 courses Must choose 7 courses Consult Regulation LinkConsult Regulation Link Must meet regulation requirements Ex: working to save money for college or working to help support the family Must meet regulation requirements Ex: working to save money for college or working to help support the family If Employment is your reason for early release, you must show proof of employment If Employment is your reason for early release, you must show proof of employment Must be on track for graduation Must be on track for graduation Please see your counselor for early release form Please see your counselor for early release form Colleges prefer a full schedule Colleges prefer a full schedule Athletic Academic Eligibility Virginia Requirement Virginia Requirement Student must be passing 5 classes Prince William Requirement Prince William Requirement 3 classes must be earning Cs or higher, only can earn 2 Ds NCAA Clearinghouse Keep these requirements in mind if you plan to participate in Division I or II athletics in college Keep these requirements in mind if you plan to participate in Division I or II athletics in college Keep in mind Scheduling is a commitment on your part. It is your responsibility to make informed decisions with the help of your parents, teachers and counselors. The last day to make changes to your course request is June 17th. No changes will be made after this date. Scheduling is a commitment on your part. It is your responsibility to make informed decisions with the help of your parents, teachers and counselors. The last day to make changes to your course request is June 17th. No changes will be made after this date. Also keep in mind. Course requests are requests and not all elective courses can be honored. Therefore, it is your responsibility to select alternative electives in order of preference with the intent to take if your first choice is not available. Course requests are requests and not all elective courses can be honored. Therefore, it is your responsibility to select alternative electives in order of preference with the intent to take if your first choice is not available. If alternative electives are not chosen, the counselor has the right to choose for the student based on course availability If alternative electives are not chosen, the counselor has the right to choose for the student based on course availability Follow us Questions???????