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WSHSWSHS
War EaglesWar Eagles
COUNSELOR
ASSIGNMENTS School Counselors
Mr. Darriel Whetstone [email protected] or
564-1115
Mrs. Nicole Rodriguez [email protected] or
564-1115
THE PROCESS
1. Listen to this presentation, review hand outs, read the course Guide on the WSHS website, make choices, and bring your form to your IGP conference.
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Attend IGP conference Good decision-making skills Help from teachers and parents and counselor
What do I need to register for next school
year?
3 levels of classes...
Level 1 = Advanced Placement
Level 2= Honors Level 3= College
Prep
24 CARNEGIE UNITS OR CREDITS24 CARNEGIE UNITS OR CREDITS
OK, OK, WHAT COURSES DO I NEED TO
TAKE?
Minimum Requirements for Admission to SC Public Four Year Colleges:
http://www.che.sc.gov FOUR UNITS OF ENGLISH completion of College Preparatory
English 1, 2, 3 and 4 FOUR UNITS OF MATHMATICS must include Algebra 1,
Geometry, Algebra 2 and a 4th higher level math is required THREE UNITS OF LABORATORY SCIENCE – 3 units of a Lab
Science beyond Physical Science THREE UNITS OF SOCIAL SCIENCE 1 unit of United States
History; a ½ unit Economics and a ½ unit of Government; 1 unit of a other social science
TWO UNITS OF THE SAME WORLD LANGUAGE – at least 2 years of the same World Language, some require 3 years
ONE UNIT OF PHYSICAL EDUCATION OR JROTC 1 unit of PE or JROTC 1
ONE UNIT OF FINE ARTS – 1 unit in Appreciation of, History of , or Performance in one of the fine arts
ONE ELECTIVE UNIT – 1 unit from either Comp. Science, English, Social Studies, Lab Science, and/or Fine Arts
Uniformed Grading Policy
CurriculumFrameworks
• Schools of Study• Clusters of Study• Majors for each Cluster of
Study
Individual Graduation Plan (IGP)Recommended curriculum for an IGP and completing
a major
Core Academics
English Course Offerings
English I, 2, 3, 4, 5 ( CP, Honors and AP)
College Level English
Yearbook
Mathematics Course
Offerings , Algebra 1, Geometry,
Algebra 2, Pre-calculus, Statistics, AP Calculus,
(CP, H, AP)
Foundations and Structure in Algebra , Geometry Concepts
Science Course Offerings
Physical Science 1, CP, H
Biology 1 (CP, Honors)
Environmental Studies CP
Chemistry (CP, Honors)
Physics (CP) Anatomy and
Physiology
Social Studies Course
Offerings World History (CP,
Honors) Amer. Gov’t/Econ (CP,
Honors) U S History (CP, AP) Psychology/Sociology
Psychology/Sociology(College Credit)
End of CourseExamination Program
The End-of-course examinations are administered in gateway or benchmark courses.
Algebra IEnglish IBiology
US History and the Constitution
The examinations count 20 percent of the 20 percent of the students’ final gradestudents’ final grade.
World Language Offerings
Spanish 1, 2,
3
Typical 9th Grade Homework (Time
Requirements) Advanced Level
English: 20-25 minutes Social Studies: 20-30
minutes Math: 30 minutes Science: 30-45 minutes World Language: 20
minutes (per language) TOTAL: 2 – 2 ½ hours
per night (not including weekends)
Honors Level English: 30-40 minutes Social Studies: 45-55
minutes Math: 30-60 minutes Science: 30-45 minutes
(plus weekends) World Language: 20
minutes (per language) TOTAL: 2 ½ – 3 ¾ hours
per night (not including weekends)
Electives, electives, electives!
Fine Arts Concert Band
/Marching Band 1, 2, 3,4 H
Music Appreciation
ART
Art 1 Art 2 Art 3
Business Education
Business
Accounting 1
Business Law/Entrepernuership
Computer Technology 1
Physical Education and Health
PE I or JROTC is required to graduate.
Health Education CP
Army JROTC Army JROTC II Army JROTC III Army JROTC IV
Honors
Army JROTC
SAT/ACT Prep Class
Semester Course Includes Verbal/Math
preparation Team taught by
math and English teachers
Prepares students for the test
College admissions test can provide opportunities for scholarships with academics or athletics
Teacher Cadet Dual Credit /Distance Learning
A dual credit class with USCA and Aiken Tech.
Designed to introduce seniors to the field of education as a career option.
CATE
Career AndTechnologyEducation
Family and Consumer Science
Child Development
Early Childhood Education 1and 2
Foods and Nutrition 1
Building Construction
Cosmetology
Welding Technology
Let’s move on
Steps to Remember
1. Make sure that your recommended courses show the correct level and course number (1-4)
2. Select other courses (after core, all other classes are elective).
Step up an IGP meeting!!
To create a community that
fosters academic success, personal growth, and career exploration, acting as a springboard for real-world connections at WSHS and beyond
Mission Statement
Foster personal identity within
larger school setting Establish real-world
connections for student-learning Provide opportunity for career
exploration Foster positive connections
between students and staff members
Goals of the Freshman Academy
4 Academy teams, located together Core classes taken on team Teacher collaboration on
student progress strategies for learning integrated curriculum
What will it look like?
I.Common expectations, rules for all AcademyII.Rewards, incentives
What else?
Freshman Success
Career emphasis Orientation Parent Involvement
We need their support in all steps of this process!
Programs/Key Components of the Academy
ACADEMIC ACADEMIC ELECTIVES:ELECTIVES:
“Regular” Electives include:
Art Band Business Marketing PE 2,
ACCC courses Yearbook (Soph-Sr) SAT Prep (Jr.Sr) Health Education Teacher Cadet
If you do not choose enough courses or If you do not choose enough courses or alternates, they WILL be chosen FOR alternates, they WILL be chosen FOR
you!you!
Automotive Tech CAD/Drafting Construction Technology Cosmetology Electricity Electronics Health Occupations Machine Technology Mechanical Engineering TechnologyWelding Technology
English II, III, and IV and US History are offered at the ACCC. Students may earn up to 4 units/credits yearly at the ACCC. If you are interested in applying to the Career Center, See Mrs. Crow in guidance.
Students applying for the Career Center for the first year should list these courses as alternates only.
Aiken County Career Center
Good luck with your choices….
The faculty of WSHS is committed to helping you achieve your goals. Work with us to make those goals a reality.