T.C. WILLIAMS HIGH SCHOOL SCHOOL COUNSELOR S HANDBOOK FULFILL THE PROMISE.

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1 T.C. WILLIAMS HIGH SCHOOL SCHOOL COUNSELOR S HANDBOOK FULFILL THE PROMISE. T.C. Williams High School 3330 King Street Alexandria, VA (703)

2 Non-Discrimination Compliance The Alexandria City School Board does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, marital status, status as a parent, or pregnancy in its programs and activities. Inquiries should be directed to Kevin North, Executive Director for Human Resources, Section 504 and Title IX and ADA Coordinator, 2000 North Beauregard St., Alexandria, GA 22311, ii T.C. WILLIAMS HIGH SCHOOL HIGH SCHOOL COUNSELOR HANDBOOK

3 Guide Contents Section 1: Graduation Requirements 1 Standard Diploma 1 Advanced Diploma 1 Modified Standard Diploma 2 Special Diploma 2 Graduation Requirements 3 Section 2: Promotion and Retention 6 Section 3: Courses That Meet Graduation Requirements 6 Sequential Electives 18 T.C. Williams Mathematics Courses That Meet Graduation Requirements 20 T.C. Williams Science Courses That Meet Graduation Requirements 20 T.C. Williams Sample Mathematic Pathways 21 Section 4: Course Options 21 Honors Courses 21 AP Courses 21 Online Learning Program 22 Dual Enrollment 24 Summer Programs/Enrichment Courses 26 Section 5: Verified Credits Requirements for Standard, Advanced Studies, and Modified Standard Diploma 26 Locally Verified Credits 27 Appeal Process 27 SOL Accommodations 27 VDOE Approved Certifications and Competencies 31 Section 6: State Diploma Seals 43 Section 7: Grading and Reporting 44 Grading System 44 Computation of the Final Grade 44 Grade Point Calculation 45 Ranking 45 Valedictorian or Salutatorian 45 Incompletes 45 Pass/Fail 46 NG NOT Graded 46 Withdrawal from Courses 46 Grade Transfer 47 Attendance Procedures 47 Changes/Corrections to Student Scholastic Record 50 Schedule Change Procedures 50 Section 8: Credit Information 51 Full-Year Courses 51 One Semester Courses 51 Repeat Courses 51 Courses Taken in Middle School for High School Credit 51 Request for Course Removal 52 Section 9: Transfer Students 52 Evaluation of Transfer Student Records 52 Advanced Studies Diploma Verified Credit Requirements for Transfer Students 53 Standard Diploma Verified Credit Requirements for Transfer Students 54 Modified Diploma Verified Credit Requirements for Transfer Students 54 Waiver of Verified Credit 54 Steps for Evaluation of Student Records 55 Section 10: Early Graduation 56 Section 11: Reduction from A Full-Day Schedule 56 Section 12: Eighteen-Year-Old Rights 56 Section 13: Academic Distinction 57 Academic Distinction Awards 57 Honor Societies 57 National Merit Scholarship Program 57 National Achievement Scholarship Program 59 Governor s School 60 Foreign Language Academies 61 Section 14: College Entrance Tests and Test Preparation 62 College Entrance Tests 62 SAT and ACT Fee Waivers 62 TOEFL 63 PSAT/NMSQT 63 HIGH SCHOOL COUNSELOR HANDBOOK T.C. WILLIAMS HIGH SCHOOL iii

4 Guide Contents (cont.) Format 63 Selection Index 63 Additional Resources 64 ACT/SAT Concordance 64 Section 15: Student Registration 66 ELL Students 67 Placement of ELL Students 67 Section 16: Home Instruction 68 Section 17: Adult High School 69 Section 18: Homebound Instruction 70 Section 19: Section Section 20: Danger to Self and Others 72 Suspected Child Abuse 72 Suicide Prevention 72 Section 21: Legal Issues for School Counselors 73 Requests for Information 73 Subpoenas 74 Questions Frequently Asked By School Counselors about Responding to Subpoenas and Other Requests to Participate in Court Proceedings 74 Section 22: Virginia High School League (VHSL) Eligibility 76 Section 23: NCAA Eligibility 77 NCAA Approved Courses for T.C. Williams High School 81 Appendix 83 Advanced Placement: Is Advanced Placement right for me? 84 Adult HIgh School Student Referral 85 Athletic Participation/Parental Consent/Physical Examination Form 86 Child Protective Services (CPS) Report Form 87 College Board Accomodations Request Form 88 Counselor Visit Request 89 Course History Update High School 90 Course Removal Request Form 92 Danger of Not Graduating Notification 93 Diploma Seal Placement 94 ELL Exit Interview Form 95 Failing Grade Notification 96 Failure to Meet Graduation Requirements 97 Grade Change Form 98 Locally Verified Credit Appeal Application 99 Parent Permission Form for Group Counseling 100 Parental Consent Form 101 Profile of a Successful Online Student 102 Progress Report 104 Request for Waiver of the Verified Credit Requirements for a Standard or Advanced Studies Diploma 105 Record of Standard and Verified Credit for Classes through Record of Standard and Verified Credit for Classes 2015 and Beyond 108 Request for Homebound Instruction 109 Request for Pass-Fail Status 110 Schedule Change Request Form 111 Student Registration Form 112 Withdrawal Form 114 Resources 115 Suicide Prevention / Intervention Guidelines iv T.C. WILLIAMS HIGH SCHOOL HIGH SCHOOL COUNSELOR HANDBOOK

5 Forward This handbook was designed as a guide for counselors in the policies and procedures for the School Counseling Department as well as serving as a tool in counseling students. Much of the information for this handbook was taken from the Virginia Department of Education s and the Alexandria City Public School s websites. Some of the information is specific to T.C. Williams High School procedures that may have been in place for some time but never put in writing. Other procedures have been modified with the input and approval of Administration and the Instructional Council to better meet the needs of students. The handbook itself is organized by subject area with procedural forms and sample letters in the appendix section. As with any handbook, it is intended to be a guide not a regulatory manual. One of the major focuses of the counseling department is to support student achievement. Counselors have the professional skills, desire and ability to help students realize their dreams. It is our hope that this handbook will greatly aid counselors in helping them do what they do best counsel students. HIGH SCHOOL COUNSELOR HANDBOOK T.C. WILLIAMS HIGH SCHOOL v

6 1. Graduation Requirements Students must meet the graduation requirements based on when they enter the ninth grade for the first time. For explanation and clarifications for specific disciplines and courses, refer to the Program of Studies. Standard Diploma 22 credits; 6 verified credits Credits: English - 4 Social Studies - 4 Mathematics - 3 Laboratory Science - 3 HPE - 2 Fine Arts, World Languages or CTE - 2 Fundamentals of Human Growth & Development - 1 (may opt out) Economics and Personal Finance - 1 Electives - 2 (to include at least two sequential electives) Students who enter ninth grade in the academic year and beyond must earn one full credit in an Economics and Personal Finance Course and in the place of one Fine Arts or CTE elective must earn two credits in World Language, Fine Arts or CTE. General elective requirements are thus reduced to two credits. AP Macro and/or Micro Economics do not meet the requirements for the one credit of Economics and Personal Finance. The course(s) meet the Economics component but not the Personal Finance. Students would also need a semester of personal finance to meet graduation requirements. Advanced Diploma 26 credits; 9 verified credits Credits: English - 4 Social Studies - 4 Mathematics - 4 Laboratory Science - 4 World Languages - 3 HPE - 2 Fine Arts or CTE - 1 Fundamentals of Human Growth & Development - 1 (may opt out) Economics and Personal Finance - 1 Electives - 2 For the advanced studies diploma, one credit must be earned in an Advanced Placement, collegelevel, or a Dual Enrollment course. Students who enter ninth grade in the academic year and beyond must earn one full credit in an Economics and Personal Finance Course and one additional general elective. HIGH SCHOOL COUNSELOR HANDBOOK T.C. WILLIAMS HIGH SCHOOL 1

7 AP Macro and/or Micro Economics do not meet the requirement for the one credit of Economics and Personal Finance. The course(s) meet the Economics component but not the Personal Finance. Students would also need a semester of personal finance to meet graduation requirements. Modified Standard Diploma 20 (standard credits) This diploma is intended for students who have a disability and are unlikely to meet the credit requirements for a Standard Diploma. The student s Individualized Education Program (IEP) team and the student s parents determine eligibility and participation. Credits: English - 4 Mathematics - 3 Science - 2 History & Social Studies - 2 HPE - 2 Fine Arts or CTE - 1 Electives - 6 In addition to these credits, students must pass the 8th grade English Reading Standards of Learning (SOL) test OR Pass the 11th grade English Reading SOL test AND Pass the 8th grade mathematics SOL OR Earn a verified credit in high school mathematics Special Diploma This diploma is intended for certain students at the secondary level who have a disability and who will not meet credit requirements for another type of diploma. Eligibility and participation shall be determined by the student s IEP team and the student, when appropriate. 2 T.C. WILLIAMS HIGH SCHOOL HIGH SCHOOL COUNSELOR HANDBOOK

8 GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS graduation requirements for the state of Virginia and Alexandria City Public Schools Standard Diploma through Standard Diploma and beyond Standard Technical Diploma and beyond Discipline Area Current Standard Diploma* through New Standard Diploma* and beyond Standard Technical Diploma* and beyond English History and Social Studies Mathematics Laboratory Science Health and Physical Education Fine Arts or CTE 1 World Languages, Fine Arts, or CTE 2 World Languages or Fine Arts 1 CTE 4 Verified Credits Fundamentals of Human Growth and Development # 1 # 1 # 1 # Economics and Personal Finance 1 *** 1 *** Electives ** 4 ** 2 1 Student Selected Tests 1 Total * Requirements for a student to earn a diploma from a Virginia high school shall be those in effect when that student enters the ninth grade for the first time. ** Courses to satisfy the electives requirement shall include at least two sequential electives. *** Students who enter ninth grade in the academic year and beyond must earn one full credit in an Economics and Personal Finance Course. This requirement may be met through online or traditional course work. # To opt out of this requirement, follow the directions on pages 5 6. Explanations and Clarifications 1. Disciplines and Courses. English English 9, World Civilization, Part I, standard or honors English 10, World Civilization, Part II, standard or honors English 11, Survey of American Literature, standard or honors, or Advanced Placement (AP) English Language and Composition English 12, British and World Literature or Advanced Placement (AP) English Literature and Composition Mathematics At or above the level of algebra, credits shall include at least three course selections from among Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra Functions and Data Analysis, Algebra II, or above Algebra II. Laboratory Science Three credits must be earned from at least two different science disciplines: earth science, biology, chemistry, or physics, for the Standard Diploma and three different disciplines for the Standard Technical Diploma. Social Studies World Civilization, Part I, standard or honors World Civilization, Part II, standard or honors, or Advanced Placement World History Virginia and United States History, standard or AP Virginia and United States Government, standard or AP 2 Electives Academics, Fine Arts, and Career and Technical Education. (See Sequential Electives and the Standard Diploma on page 17.) 2. Diploma Seals Refer to Diploma Seals on page Verified Credits To earn verified credits, students must pass Virginia Standards of Learning (SOL) end-of-course tests in certain subjects, in addition to two end-of-program English tests administered in Grade 11. Students must pass the course and the corresponding SOL test(s) to be awarded verified credit. (Refer to Standards of Learning, End-of-Course Tests, and Verified Credits on page 17.) 4. Certificate of Program Completion Regular education students who successfully complete all academic coursework required for the Standard Diploma, but who have not earned/been awarded the necessary number of verified credits required by the state for the awarding of a diploma, will be awarded a Certificate of Program Completion. These students may continue to take the SOL tests needed to upgrade their Certificate of Program Completion to a diploma. 5. Note Each middle and high school student shall take ALL applicable SOL and CTE tests following course instruction. (continued on next page) HIGH SCHOOL COUNSELOR HANDBOOK T.C. WILLIAMS HIGH SCHOOL 3

9 GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS graduation requirements for the state of Virginia and Alexandria City Public Schools Program of Studies: Grades 9 12 Advanced Diploma through Advanced Diploma and beyond Advanced Technical Diploma and beyond Note: Requirements for a student to earn a diploma from a Virginia high school shall be those in effect when that student enters the 9th grade for the first time. Disciplines Current Advanced Diploma++ New Advanced Diploma* and beyond++ Advanced Technical Diploma* and beyond++ Verified Credits English History and Social Studies Mathematics Laboratory Science Health and Physical Education Fine Arts or CTE CTE 3 World Languages Fundamentals of Human Growth and Development # 1 # 1 # 1 # Economics and Personal Finance 1 *** 1 *** Electives ** 1 2 Student Selected Tests 1 Total Advanced Studies Diplomas- one credit must be earned in an Advanced Placement, college-level, or Dual Enrollment course. *** Students who enter ninth grade in the academic year and beyond must earn one full credit in an Economics and Personal Finance Course. This requirement may be met through online or traditional course work. # To opt out of this requirement, follow the directions on pages 5 6. Explanations and Clarifications 1. Disciplines and Courses. English English 9, World Civilization, Part I, standard or honors English 10, World Civilization, Part II, standard or honors English 11, Survey of American Literature, standard or AP, or Advanced Placement (AP) English Language and Composition English 12, British and World Literature, or AP English Literature and Composition Mathematics At or above the level of algebra, credits shall include at least three course selections from among Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II, or above Algebra II. Laboratory Science Four credits must be earned from among three different science disciplines: earth science, biology, chemistry, or physics. Students who enroll in AP science courses must co-enroll in and complete the appropriate AP Science Lab Seminar. When planning course selections, students must count two full periods for each AP science course. The AP course earns science credit and the AP Science Lab Seminar earns elective credit. Social Studies World Civilization, Part I, standard or honors World Civilization, Part II, standard or honors, or Advanced Placement World History Virginia and United States History, standard or AP Virginia and United States Government, standard or AP World Languages Three years of one language or two years each of two languages Electives Academics, Fine Arts, and Career and Technical Education courses 2. Diploma Seals Refer to Diploma Seals on page Verified Credits To earn verified credits, students must pass Virginia Standards of Learning (SOL) end-of-course tests in certain subjects, in addition to two end-of-program English tests administered in Grade 11. Students must pass the course and the corresponding SOL test(s) to be awarded verified credit. (Refer to Standards of Learning, End-of-Course Tests, and Verified Credits on page 17.) 4. Certificate of Program Completion Regular education students who successfully complete all academic coursework required for the Advanced Studies Diploma, but who have not earned/been awarded the necessary number of verified credits required by the state for the awarding of a diploma, will be awarded a Certificate of Program Completion. These students may continue to take the SOL tests needed to upgrade their Certificate of Program Completion to a diploma. 5. Note Each middle and high school student shall take ALL applicable SOL and CTE tests following course instruction. (continued on next page) 3 4 T.C. WILLIAMS HIGH SCHOOL HIGH SCHOOL COUNSELOR HANDBOOK

10 GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS (CONTINUED) graduation requirements for the state of Virginia and Alexandria City Public Schools Modified Standard Diploma (20 standard credits) Note: Requirements for a student to earn a diploma from a Virginia high school shall be those in effect when that student enters the 9th grade for the first time. This diploma is intended for certain students at the secondary level who have a disability and are unlikely to meet the credit requirements for a Standard Diploma. The student s Individualized Education Program (IEP) team and the student s parents determine eligibility and participation at any point after the student s 8 th grade year. Standard Credits Disciplines Required English 4 Mathematics 3 Science 2 History and Social Studies 2 Health and Physical Education 2 Fine or Practical (Career and Technical) Arts 1 Electives 6 Total 20 In addition to these credits, students must pass the 8th grade English (Reading, Literature, and Research) Standards of Learning (SOL) test OR pass the 11th grade English (Reading, Literature, and Research) SOL test AND pass the 8th grade mathematics SOL test OR earn a verified credit in high school mathematics. Explanations and Clarifications 1. Disciplines and Courses. English English 9, World Civilization, Part I, standard or honors English 10, World Civilization, Part II, standard or honors English 11, Survey of American Literature, standard or AP English 12, British and World Literature, or AP English Literature and Composition Mathematics From among applications of algebra, geometry, personal finance, and statistics Science From at least two of the following: applications of earth science, biology, chemistry, or physics Social Studies (History and Social Studies) To include one unit of credit in Virginia and United States History and one unit of credit in Virginia and United States Government Fine or Practical Arts Includes Career and Technical Education courses Electives (Academics, Fine Arts, and Career and Technical Education) Including at least two sequential electives. 2. Note Students pursuing the Modified Standard Diploma and choosing to take SOL courses are required to take the corresponding SOL test(s). Special Diploma The Special Diploma Program is intended for certain students at the secondary level who have a disability and who will not meet credit requirements for another type of diploma. Eligibility and participation in the Special Diploma program shall be determined by the student s IEP team and the student, when appropriate. The school must secure informed written consent of the parent and the student, when appropriate, to change this diploma program. For more information, call the ACPS Office of Student Services at HIGH SCHOOL COUNSELOR HANDBOOK T.C. WILLIAMS HIGH SCHOOL 5

11 2. Promotion and Retention Promotion for Grades 9, 10, 11 To be promoted to the next grade, students must meet the following grade-level criteria: Grade 9: Earn five course credits, including one in English Grade 10: Earn a total of 10 cumulative course credits, including two in English Grade 11: Earn a total of 15 cumulative course credits, including three in English and have a planned program providing for sufficient credits to enable the student to graduate the following June or August. 3. Courses that Meet Graduation Requirements COURSES THAT MEET GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS Board of Education Approved Courses to Satisfy Graduation Requirements for the Standard, Standard Technical, Advanced Studies, Advanced Technical, and Modified Standard Diplomas in Virginia Public Schools (Effective with Ninth-Grade Class of ) May 28, 2009 Background Information Section 8 VAC of Regulations Establishing Standards for Accrediting Public Schools in Virginia (8 VAC et. seq.) (Standards of Accreditation or SOA) sets forth the requirements for the Standard, Standard Technical, Advanced Studies, Advanced Technical, and Modified Standard Diplomas. Those requirements specify which level of courses and/or subject area disciplines students must complete to earn either a standard or verified unit of credit in the areas of mathematics, laboratory science, and history and social science, as well as the credit requirements in other content disciplines. The regulations also specify that the Board of Education shall approve courses (other than those specifically named in the standards) to satisfy the requirements in those areas. Courses Approved for the Standard, Standard Technical, Advanced Studies, and Advanced Technical Diplomas, Effective with Ninth-Grade Class of In February 1998, the Virginia Board of Education approved certain courses that would satisfy the mathematics, science, and history and social science course requirements for the Standard and Advanced Studies Diplomas. Subsequent to that time, some additional courses have been approved as additions to the original list and requirements for two new diplomas, the Standard Technical and Advanced Technical Diplomas, have been adopted by the Board. The following tables contain a list of the courses to satisfy graduation requirements for the Standard, Standard Technical, Advanced Studies, and Advanced Technical Diplomas. Courses from this list must be selected to satisfy the content level requirements prescribed in 8VAC (continued on next page) 6 T.C. WILLIAMS HIGH SCHOOL HIGH SCHOOL COUNSELOR HANDBOOK

12 COURSES THAT MEET GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS (CONTINUED) Courses in Mathematics Course Title Course Codes SOL Test(s) Required Courses at or above the level of Algebra I Algebra I* 3130 Algebra I Geometry* 3143 Geometry Algebra, Functions, and Data Analysis 3134 ** Computer Mathematics None Algebra I/Geometry/Algebra II, 3-yr. Sequence, Course I Algebra I/Geometry/Algebra II, 3-yr. Sequence, Course II Algebra I/Geometry/Algebra II, 3-yr. Sequence, Course III 3151 *** 3152 *** 3153 *** Courses at or above the level of Algebra II Algebra II 3135 Algebra II Algebra II and Trigonometry 3137 Algebra II Trigonometry (one-semester) 3150 None Advanced Placement Computer Science 3185 None Probability and Statistics**** 3190 None Advanced Placement Statistics 3192 None Discrete Mathematics**** 3154 None Advanced Mathematics 3160 None Mathematical Analysis/Pre-Calculus 3162 None Elementary Mathematics Functions 3163 None Advanced Placement Calculus 3177 None Analytic Geometry 3176 None Multivariate Calculus 3178 None 2 (continued on next page) HIGH SCHOOL COUNSELOR HANDBOOK T.C. WILLIAMS HIGH SCHOOL 7

13 COURSES THAT MEET GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS (CONTINUED) * Students who earn a mathematics unit of credit for Algebra I, Part I prior to entering the ninth grade in the academic year may complete the Algebra I graduation requirement by completing an Algebra I or an Algebra I, Part II course. Students who earn a mathematics unit of credit for Geometry, Part I prior to entering the ninth grade in the academic year may complete the Geometry graduation requirement by completing a Geometry or a Geometry, Part II course. Beginning with the ninth-grade class of , only one unit of credit each may be used to satisfy the mathematics graduation requirements by completing Algebra I or Geometry. **The Algebra, Functions, and Data Analysis SOL test development has been indefinitely delayed, pending available funding. ***Students will take the Algebra I, Geometry, and/or Algebra II SOL test(s) when they have completed the appropriate SOL content, as determined by the local school division. Students enrolled in Course II must take at least one SOL test. Students enrolled in Course III must take the Algebra II SOL test and the Geometry SOL test if not taken in Course II. + Computer Mathematics may be used in conjunction with Algebra I and Geometry to satisfy mathematics graduation requirements if the student also completes a career and technical concentration. **** May be a one-semester or two-semester course. Courses in Science Course Title Course Codes SOL Test(s) Required Courses at or above the level of Earth Science Earth Science I 4210 Earth Science Earth Science II Advanced Survey of Earth Science Topics* 4220 Earth Science Earth Science II Geology ** 4240 None Earth Science II Oceanography** 4250 None Earth Science II Astronomy** 4260 None Advanced Placement in Environmental Science* 4270 Earth Science Courses at or above the level of Biology Biology I 4310 Biology Biology II Advanced Survey of Biology Topics* 4320 Biology Biology II Anatomy/Physiology ** 4330 None Biology II Ecology ** 4340 None Biology II Genetics ** 4350 None Advanced Placement Biology * 4370 Biology 3 (continued on next page) 8 T.C. WILLIAMS HIGH SCHOOL HIGH SCHOOL COUNSELOR HANDBOOK

14 COURSES THAT MEET GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS (CONTINUED) Course Title Course Codes SOL Test(s) Required Courses at or above the level of Chemistry Chemistry *** 4410 Chemistry Chemistry II ** 4420 None Advanced Placement Chemistry * 4470 Chemistry Courses at or above the level of Physics Physics I None Physics II 4520 None Integrated Sciences Earth Sciences/Biology/Chemistry Integrated Science, 3-yr Sequence, Course **** Integrated Science, 3-yr Sequence, Course **** Integrated Science, 3-yr Sequence, Course **** Advanced Placement Physics 4570 None * Students who have not taken the first-level course in this discipline will take the SOL test listed. ** The prerequisite content for this course is the first-level SOL core course in this discipline. *** Students who earn a science unit of credit for Chemistry, Part I prior to entering the ninth grade in the academic year may complete the Chemistry graduation requirement by completing a Chemistry or a Chemistry, Part II course. Beginning with the ninth-grade class of , only one unit of credit each may be used to satisfy the science graduation requirements by completing a Chemistry course. **** Students will take the Earth Science, Biology, and Chemistry test(s) when they have completed the appropriate SOL content, as determined by the local school division. + The sequence of Principles of Technology I (9811) and Principles of Technology II (9812) will satisfy one (1) standard unit of credit in laboratory science for physics and one (1) elective credit. Students who enroll in Principles of Technology courses for a physics credit must have completed Algebra I and two (2) other laboratory science courses as specified by the Standards of Accreditation prior to enrolling in Principles of Technology. There is no SOL test associated with Principles of Technology I and II. 4 (continued on next page) HIGH SCHOOL COUNSELOR HANDBOOK T.C. WILLIAMS HIGH SCHOOL 9

15 COURSES THAT MEET GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS (CONTINUED) Courses in History and Social Science Course Title Current Course Codes SOL Test(s) Required World Geography 2210 World Geography World History and Geography Part I 2219 World History I World History and Geography Part II 2221 World History II World History Part I and World Geography (one semester each course) World History Part II and World Geography (one semester each course) 2222 World History I or World Geography 2223 World History II or World Geography World History 2340 * Virginia and United States History 2360 Virginia and United States History Virginia and United States Government 2440 None Additional courses that may satisfy the history and social science graduation requirements must include the relevant content prescribed in the History and Social Science Standards of Learning (SOL). World Studies (Typically a two-year program; Must include the SOL from either World History and Geography Part I or World History and Geography Part II and World Geography.) World Civilization (Typically a two-year program; Must include the SOL from two of the following: World History and Geography Part I, World History and Geography Part II, or World Geography.) American Civilization (Must include the SOL for Virginia and United States History) 2351 The appropriate World History test and World Geography 2375 * 2376 Virginia and United States History 8 VAC K - Students who complete advanced placement, college-level, or courses required for an International Baccalaureate Diploma shall be deemed to have completed the requirements for graduation under these standards provided they have earned the standard units of credit and earned verified units of credit in accordance with the requirements of subsections B and C of this section. The use of courses that meet the provisions of 8 VAC K but are not listed below is a school division decision. Advanced Placement U.S. History 2319 ** International Baccalaureate US History (Higher Level) IB2360 ** Advanced Placement World History 2380 ** 5 (continued on next page) 10 T.C. WILLIAMS HIGH SCHOOL HIGH SCHOOL COUNSELOR HANDBOOK

16 COURSES THAT MEET GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS (CONTINUED) Advanced Placement European History 2399 ** International Baccalaureate History of Europe IB2219 ** Advanced Placement Human Geography 2212 ** International Baccalaureate Geography IB2210 ** Advanced Placement Government and Politics: United States Advanced Placement Government and Politics: Comparative 2445 None 2450 None * This course must cover the prescribed SOL from two of the following courses: World History and Geography Part I, World History and Geography Part II, or World Geography in order for students to receive a verified credit beginning with the ninth-grade class of Students will take the corresponding end-of-course test when they have completed the SOL content, as determined by the school division. ** If students have not taken a lower level course and/or the associated test earlier, the approved end-of-course test or an approved substitute assessment test will be required at the completion of the Advanced Placement or International Baccalaureate course. 6 (continued on next page) HIGH SCHOOL COUNSELOR HANDBOOK T.C. WILLIAMS HIGH SCHOOL 11

17 COURSES THAT MEET GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS (CONTINUED) Courses Approved for the Modified Standard Diploma, Effective with Ninth-Grade Class of The Regulations Establishing Accrediting Standards for Public Schools in Virginia provide the option of a Modified Standard Diploma for " certain students at the secondary level who have a disability and are unlikely to meet the credit requirements for a Standard Diploma. Eligibility and participation in the Modified Standard Diploma program shall be determined by the student's Individual Education Program (IEP) team and the student, where appropriate, at any point after the student's eighth grade year." (8 VAC F.1). At its November 30, 2000, meeting, the Board of Education approved the list of mathematics, science, and history and social science courses to satisfy the standard units of credit that are required for the Modified Standard Diploma. The approved list and the provisions identified for certain courses on the following list apply only to the Modified Standard Diploma. This list of courses provides students with options for satisfying the content requirements specified for the Modified Standard Diploma. To encourage and facilitate students transition from a Modified Standard Diploma program to a Standard or Advanced Studies Diploma program, the list includes some of the courses approved by the Board of Education for the Standard, Standard Technical, Advanced Studies, and Advanced Technical Diplomas. While students are not required to pass Standards of Learning end-of-course tests to earn a Modified Standard Diploma, they must take the tests that are required for any courses in which they are enrolled. Instruction provided in these courses, as well as the Standards of Learning tests associated with them, would be subject to any accommodations required in a student s Individual Education Program (IEP). Mathematics Mathematics Course Title Course Code SOL Test Courses that will satisfy the mathematics requirement for the Modified Standard Diploma shall include content from among applications of algebra, geometry, personal finance, and probability and statistics. Any of the following courses can be used to satisfy the mathematics content requirement. Personal Living and Finance None Courses at or above the level of Algebra Algebra I, 2-yr. Sequence, Part I* 3131 None Algebra I, 2-yr. Sequence Part II 3132 ** Algebra I 3130 ** Geometry, 2-yr. Sequence, Part I* 3144 None 7 (continued on next page) 12 T.C. WILLIAMS HIGH SCHOOL HIGH SCHOOL COUNSELOR HANDBOOK

18 COURSES THAT MEET GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS (CONTINUED) Mathematics Course Title Course Code SOL Test Geometry, 2-yr. Sequence, Part II 3145 ** Geometry 3143 ** Algebra/Geometry, 3-yr. Sequence, Course I 3146 *** Algebra/Geometry, 3-yr. Sequence, Course II 3147 *** Algebra/Geometry, 3-yr. Sequence, Course III 3148 *** Algebra/Geometry/Algebra II, 3-yr. Sequence, Course I 3151 *** Algebra/Geometry/Algebra II, 3-yr. Sequence, Course II 3152 *** Algebra/Geometry/Algebra II, 3-yr. Sequence, Course III 3153 *** Algebra, Functions, and Data Analysis 3134 None Computer Mathematics 3184 None Courses at or above the level of Algebra II Algebra II 3135 ** Algebra II and Trigonometry 3137 ** Trigonometry (one semester) 3150 None Advanced Placement Computer Science 3185 None Probability and Statistics 3190 None Advanced Placement Statistics 3192 None Discrete Mathematics 3154 None Advanced Mathematics 3160 None Mathematical Analysis/Pre-Calculus 3162 None 8 (continued on next page) HIGH SCHOOL COUNSELOR HANDBOOK T.C. WILLIAMS HIGH SCHOOL 13

19 COURSES THAT MEET GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS (CONTINUED) Mathematics Course Title Course Code SOL Test Mathematics Course Title Course Code SOL Test Elementary Mathematics Functions Elementary Mathematics Functions None None Advanced Advanced Placement Placement Calculus Calculus None None Analytic Analytic Geometry Geometry None None Multivariate Calculus None None +A +A personal living living and and finance finance course course has has been been approved approved to meet to meet a mathematics a mathematics requirement requirement for the for Modified the Modified Standard Standard Diploma. The The personal living living and and finance finance course course may may not be not used be used to satisfy to satisfy the mathematics mathematics requirement requirement for the for Standard, the Standard, Standard Technical, Advanced Studies, Studies, or Advanced or Advanced Technical Technical Diplomas. Diplomas. For the For purpose the purpose of satisfying of satisfying this requirement this requirement for for the the Modified Standard Standard Diploma, Diploma, one one of the of the following following options options may may be used: be used: 1) a locally 1) a locally developed developed personal personal living and living finance and finance course course based based on on the the Objectives Objectives for for Personal Personal Living Living and and Finance Finance approved approved by the by Board the Board of Education of Education in April in 1999, April and 1999, and revised revised in in 2006; 2006; 2) 2) a course a course based based on the on the Economics Economics Education Education and Financial and Financial Literacy: Literacy: Objectives Objectives and Correlations and Correlations to to Mathematics Mathematics and and History History and and Social Social Science Science Standards Standards of Learning of Learning and Career and Career and Technical and Technical Education Education Competencies; Competencies; or or 3) 3) an an economics economics and and personal personal finance finance course course based based on the on Standards the Standards of Learning of Learning for Economics for Economics and Personal and Personal Finance Finance [under [under development] for a course to satisfy the requirements for the Standard, Standard Technical, Advanced Studies, and Advanced development] for a course to satisfy the requirements for the Standard, Standard Technical, Advanced Studies, and Advanced Technical Diplomas. Technical Diplomas. * Students may earn one mathematics credit for the Modified Standard Diploma by successfully completing this course. * Students may earn one mathematics credit for the Modified Standard Diploma by successfully completing this course. ** Students who are enrolled in a course that requires an end-of-course SOL test must take the test, but they do not have to pass ** Students the SOL test who to are satisfy enrolled the requirement in a course for that the requires Modified an Standard end-of-course Diploma. SOL test must take the test, but they do not have to pass the SOL test to satisfy the requirement for the Modified Standard Diploma. *** Students will take the Algebra I, Geometry, and/or Algebra II SOL test(s) when they have completed the appropriate SOL *** content, Students as will determined take the by Algebra the local I, school Geometry, division, and/or but Algebra they do not II SOL have test(s) to pass when the test(s) they have to satisfy completed the requirement the appropriate for the SOL Modified content, Standard as determined Diploma. by the local school division, but they do not have to pass the test(s) to satisfy the requirement for the Modified Standard Diploma. Science Science Science Course Title Course Code SOL Test Science Course Title Course Code SOL Test Courses that will satisfy the science requirement for the Modified Standard Courses Diploma that will shall satisfy include the science content requirement from at least for two the of the Modified following: applications of earth science, biology, chemistry, or Standard Diploma shall include content from at least two of the physics. following: applications of earth science, biology, chemistry, or physics. Courses at or above the level of Earth Science Courses at or above the level of Earth Science Earth Science I, 2-Year Sequence, Part I* 4200 None Earth Science I, 2-Year Sequence, Part I* Earth Science I, 2-Year Sequence, Part II ** None Earth Science I, 2-Year Sequence, Part II Earth Science I ** ** Earth Science I 4210 ** 9 9 (continued on next page) 14 T.C. WILLIAMS HIGH SCHOOL HIGH SCHOOL COUNSELOR HANDBOOK

20 COURSES THAT MEET GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS (CONTINUED) Science Course Title Course Code SOL Test Earth Science II Advanced Survey of Earth Science Topics 4220 *** Advanced Placement Environmental Science 4270 *** Earth Science II Geology 4240 None Earth Science II Oceanography 4250 None Earth Science II Astronomy 4260 None Courses at or above the level of Biology Biology I, 2-Year Sequence, Part I* 4300 None Biology I, 2-Year Sequence, Part II 4301 ** Biology I 4310 ** Biology II Advanced Survey of Biology Topics 4320 *** Advanced Placement Biology 4370 *** Biology II Anatomy/Physiology 4330 None Biology II Ecology 4340 None Biology II Genetics 4350 None Courses at or above the level of Chemistry Chemistry I, 2-Year Sequence, Part I* 4400 None Chemistry I, 2-Year Sequence, Part II 4401 ** Chemistry I 4410 ** Advanced Placement Chemistry 4470 *** Chemistry II 4420 None 10 (continued on next page) HIGH SCHOOL COUNSELOR HANDBOOK T.C. WILLIAMS HIGH SCHOOL 15