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ACHIEVING EXCELLENCE TOGETHER TABLE OF CONTENTS PAGE Procedures for Student Scheduling...4 Students Right to a Free Public Education...6 Diploma Types and Graduation Requirements...6 Standard Diploma Course Requirements...7 Advanced Studies Diploma Course Requirements...10 Modified Standard Diploma Course Requirements...12 High School SOL Tests and Verified Credits...13 Other Diplomas and Certificates...15 Diploma Seals...16 Advanced/Honors Courses...17 Dual Enrollment (DE)...18 PDCCC Certificate in General Education Plan...20 PDCCC Associates of Arts and Science Degree Plan...21 Advanced Placement (AP)...23 Virtual Virginia Summer Session Enrollment...26 Early College Scholars...27 Governor s School...28 Extracurricular Activities...29 FHS/JPK Extended Requirements...30 NCAA Clearing House for College Bound Athletes...32 FHS New Grading Scale...33 FHS Promotion and Retention Policy...34 Page 2
Course Offerings for the 2015-16 School Year English...35 Mathematics...39 Science...43 Social Studies...45 Foreign Language...48 Physical Education...49 Fine Arts...49 Band...51 Career and Technical Education Electives...52 Marketing...53 Business and Information Technology...54 Family and Consumer Sciences...55 Health and Medical Sciences...56 Technology Education...57 Trade and Industrial Education...58 JROTC...58 Paul D. Camp Community College Dual Enrollment/CTE Classes...59 Teacher Recommendation Form...62 Senior Course Request Form...63 Junior Course Request Form...65 Sophomore Course Request Form...67 Freshman Course Request Form...68 Page 3
Course Offering Guide 2015-16 GENERAL INFORMATION Franklin High School 310 Crescent Drive Franklin, VA 23851 PH: (757) 562-5187 FAX: (757) 562-3656 Travis Felts Principal Allen Keels Assistant Principal Darren Parker Dean of Students Dr. Latoria Fleming - School Counselor Ale Massenburg - Lead Counselor The purpose of this COURSE OFFERING GUIDE is to provide information about the courses offered at Franklin High School, as well as diploma types, graduation requirements, grade point averages (GPAs), grading scales, promotion policies, and eligibility for extracurricular activities. Franklin High School utilizes a 4 x 4 BLOCK SCHEDULE. With this schedule, each student takes four (4) courses each semester for a total of eight (8) courses for the entire school year. In the 4 x 4 BLOCK SCHEDULE, most courses are taught 90 minutes a day, five days a week for one semester. Some courses will be taught 90 minutes a day, five days a week for the entire year (2 semesters). A student will earn 2 credits for courses that meet both semesters. These courses will constitute two (2) of the eight (8) courses that can be selected by a student in the 4 x 4 BLOCK SCHEDULE. Scheduling of student courses for 2015-2016 will take place during May using the following procedures: PROCEDURES FOR STUDENT SCHEDULING The student will review with his/her parents the FHS COURSE OFFERING GUIDE (COG) that will be distributed to students in grades 8-11; Page 4
use the Course Request Form for his/her grade level to plan his/her courses for the 2015-2016 school year; take the Course Request Form to his/her scheduling conference with the School Counselor; discuss his/her required courses for graduation, as well as elective courses, with the School Counselor to finalize the Course Request Form and sign the form. NOTE: Not all elective courses included on the Course Request Form are guaranteed to be offered unless there is sufficient enrollment. Students should list first and second choice of alternate courses in the space provided on the form. See pages 62-67. The School Counselor will meet with each student individually; review the student s Four-Year Plan as to courses passed and courses needed to meet graduation requirements; assist the student in preparing his/her schedule for the 2015-2016 school year based on the student s Four-Year Plan and the graduation requirements for the student s diploma option; review with the student the list of elective courses to determine the student s interest, career goal, and postsecondary plans; sign the Course Request Form; have the student sign the Course Request Form; send the Course Request Form to the student s parent/guardian for review and signature. The parent/guardian will review his/her child s Course Request Form; sign the form to acknowledge receipt of and agreement with the schedule OR request changes to the student s schedule in writing on the form provided during the Course Change period. NOTE: At the end of the Course Change period, NO schedule changes will be made unless there is an obvious error made by the School Counselor or if a student fails a course at the end of the term and has to repeat the course. return the Course Request Form to the Franklin High School School Counselor by his/her child, in person, by fax, or by mail. Should additional information be needed, the parent/guardian may contact Dr. Latoria Fleming, School Counselor, at (757) 562-5187, extension 1120. Mission Statement The mission of Franklin City Public Schools is to work in partnership with students, families, and the community to provide enriching opportunities to empower individual learners to maximize their potential in becoming critical thinkers, productive citizens, and lifelong learners. Visit the school division website at www.fcpsva.org Page 5
STUDENTS RIGHT TO A FREE PUBLIC EDUCATION: ATTENDANCE AGE FOR STUDENTS Students who fail to graduate or who fail to achieve the number of verified units of credit required for graduation have a right to a free public education if they have not reached age 20 on or before August 1 of the school year (Code of Virginia, Chapter 1 22.1-1 et seq.). Students for whom English is a second language (ESL) who entered Virginia schools for the first time after their twelfth birthday who fail to graduate or who fail to achieve the number of verified units of credit required for graduation may be provided a program for ESL students if they have not reached age 22 on or before August 1 of the school year. No tuition will be charged if state funding is provided for such program (Code of Virginia, Chapter I 22.1-5). DISABLED STUDENTS RIGHTS TO A FREE AND APPROPRIATE PUBLIC EDUCATION: ATTENDANCE AGE FOR STUDENTS WITH INDIVIDUALIZED EDUCATION PROGRAMS (IEP) Students identified as disabled and who have an individualized education program (IEP) and who fail to meet graduation requirements have a right to a free and appropriate education to age 21, inclusive (meaning they have not reached their 22 nd birthday on or before September 30). These services end when the student graduates or when the student no longer qualifies as disabled (Code of Virginia, Article 1 22.1-213 et seq. of Chapter 13). DIPLOMA TYPES AND GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS As mandated by the Virginia Department of Education, students entering ninth grade for the first time in 2013-2014, the following graduation requirements will take effect: a student must earn a board-approved career and technical education credential to graduate with a Standard Diploma; and successfully complete one virtual course, which may be non-credit bearing a student must successfully complete one virtual course, which may be non-credit bearing, to graduate with an Advanced Studies Diploma credit accommodations will be provided to allow students with disabilities who previously would have pursued a Modified Standard Diploma to earn a Standard Diploma. Guidelines for credit accommodations will be issued by the Board of Education. The Modified Standard Diploma will NOT be an option for students with disabilities. Page 6
Beginning with students entering ninth grade for the first time in 2013-2014, Franklin City Public Schools will require a student to be a career and technical education completer (complete at least two sequential courses in a career and technical education program area) in order to graduate with a Standard Diploma. Students who enter the ninth grade beginning in 2013-2014 may earn the following diplomas: Standard Diploma Advanced Studies Diploma Students who entered the ninth grade prior to 2013-2014 may earn the following diplomas: Standard Diploma Advanced Studies Diploma Modified Standard Diploma Descriptions of all diploma types follow. Note: All graduation requirements in this 2015-2016 Course Offering Guide reflect VDOE and FCPS expectations at the time of publication. Standard Diploma Course Requirements (8 VAC 20-131-50.B) Discipline Area Standard Credits: effective with firsttime ninth graders in 2003-2004 through 2010-2011 Standard Credits: effective with firsttime ninth graders in 2011-2012 and beyond English 4 4 2 Verified Credits: effective for first-time ninth graders in 2003-2004 and beyond Mathematics [Note 1] Laboratory Science [Notes 2 & 6] History & Social Sciences [Notes 3 & 6] Health & Physical Education Fine Arts or Career & Technical Education Foreign Language, Fine Arts or Career & Technical Education [Note 7] Economics and Personal Finance 3 3 1 3 3 1 3 3 1 2 2 1 2 1 Electives 6 4 Page 7
[Note 4] Student Selected Test [ Note 5] (plus industry certification) 1 Total 22 22 6 NOTE 1: For students entering the ninth grade for the first time in 2003-2004 through 2010-2011: Courses completed to satisfy this requirement shall be at or above the level of algebra and shall include at least two course selections from among: Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II or other mathematics courses above the level of algebra and geometry. The Board may approve additional courses to satisfy this requirement. For students entering the ninth grade for the first time in 2011-2012 and beyond: Courses completed to satisfy this requirement shall include at least two different course selections from among: Algebra I; Geometry; Algebra, Functions and Data Analysis; Algebra II or other mathematics courses above the level of Algebra II. The Board shall approve courses to satisfy this requirement. NOTE 2: For students entering the ninth grade for the first time in 2003-2004 through 2010-2011: Courses completed to satisfy this requirement shall include course selections from at least two different science disciplines: earth sciences, biology, chemistry or physics. The Board may approve additional courses to satisfy this requirement. For students entering the ninth grade for the first time in 2011-2012 and beyond: Courses completed to satisfy this requirement shall include course selections from at least two different science disciplines: earth sciences, biology, chemistry or physics or completion of the sequence of science courses required for the International Baccalaureate Diploma. The Board shall approve courses to satisfy this requirement. NOTE 3: For students entering the ninth grade for the first time in 2003-2004 through 2010-2011: Courses completed to satisfy this requirement shall include U.S. and Virginia History, U.S. and Virginia Government, and one course in either world history or geography or both. The Board may approve additional courses to satisfy this requirement. For students entering the ninth grade for the first time in 2011-2012 and beyond: Courses completed to satisfy this requirement shall include U.S. and Virginia History, U.S. and Virginia Government, and one course in either world history or geography or both. The Board shall approve courses to satisfy this requirement. NOTE 4: Courses to satisfy this requirement shall include at least two sequential electives. NOTE 5: For students entering the ninth grade for the first time in 2003-2004 through 2010-2011: A student may utilize additional tests for earning verified credit in computer science, technology, career and technical education. For students entering the ninth grade for the first time in 2011-2012 and beyond: A student may utilize additional tests for earning verified credit in computer science, technology, career and technical education, economics. NOTE 6: Students who complete a career and technical education program sequence and pass an examination or occupational competency assessment in a career and technical education field that confers certification or an occupational competency credential from a recognized industry, or trade or professional association or acquires a professional license in a career and technical education field from the Commonwealth of Virginia may substitute the certification, competency credential or license for (1) the student selected verified credit and (2) either a science or history and social science verified credit when the certification, license or credential confers more than one verified credit. The examination or occupational competency assessment must be approved by the Board of Education as an additional test to verify student achievement. NOTE 7: Page 8
For students entering the ninth grade for the first time in 2011-2012 and beyond: Pursuant to Section 22.1-253.13:4, Code of Virginia, credits earned for this requirement shall include one credit in fine or performing arts or career and technical education. Electives Sequential Electives Effective with the graduating class of 2003, students who wish to receive a Standard or Modified Standard Diploma must successfully complete two sequential electives. On February 5, 2002, the Board of Education approved Guidelines for Sequential Electives for the Standard and Modified Standard Diploma (PDF). Sequential electives may be in any discipline as long as the courses are not specifically required for graduation. Courses used to satisfy the one unit of credit in a fine arts or career and technical education course may be used to partially satisfy this requirement. For career and technical education electives, check with the Office of Career and Technical Education at (804) 225-2051. An exploratory course followed by an introductory course may not be used to satisfy the requirement. ENGLISH An introductory course followed by another level of the same course of study may be used. Sequential electives do not have to be taken in consecutive years. Fine Arts and Career and Technical Education The Standard, Advanced Studies, and Modified Standard Diplomas each contain a requirement for one standard unit of credit in Fine Arts or Career and Technical Education. Page 9
Advanced Studies Diploma Course Requirements (8 VAC 20-131-50.C) Discipline Area Standard Credits: effective with firsttime ninth graders in 2003-2004 through 2010-2011 Standard Credits: effective with firsttime ninth graders in 2011-2012 and beyond English 4 4 2 Verified Credits - effective with ninth graders in 2000-2001 and beyond Mathematics [Note 1] Laboratory Science [Note 2] History & Social Sciences [Note 3] Foreign Languages [Note 4] Health & Physical Education Fine Arts or Career & Technical Education Economics and Personal Finance 4 4 2 4 4 2 4 4 2 3 3 2 2 1 1 1 Electives 2 3 Student Selected Test [ Note 5] (plus industry certification) 1 Total 24 26 9 NOTE 1: For students entering the ninth grade for the first time in 2003-2004 through 2010-2011: Courses completed to satisfy this requirement shall be at or above the level of algebra and shall include at least three different course selections from among: Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II or other mathematics courses above the level of Algebra II. The Board may approve additional courses to satisfy this requirement. For students entering the ninth grade for the first time in 2011-2012 and beyond: Courses completed to satisfy this requirement shall include at least three different course selections from among: Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II or other mathematics courses above the level of Algebra II. The Board shall approve courses to satisfy this requirement. NOTE 2: For students entering the ninth grade for the first time in 2003-2004 through 2010-2011: Courses completed to satisfy this requirement shall include course selections from at least three different science disciplines from among: earth sciences, biology, chemistry or physics or completion of the sequence of science courses required for the International Baccalaureate Diploma. The Board may approve additional courses to satisfy this requirement. Page 10
For students entering the ninth grade for the first time in 2011-2012 and beyond: Courses completed to satisfy this requirement shall include course selections from at least three different science disciplines from among: earth sciences, biology, chemistry, or physics or completion of the sequence of science courses required for the International Baccalaureate Diploma. The Board shall approve courses to satisfy this requirement. NOTE 3: For students entering the ninth grade for the first time in 2003-2004 through 2010-2011: Courses completed to satisfy this requirement shall include U.S. and Virginia History, U.S. and Virginia Government, and two courses in either world history or geography or both. The Board may approve additional courses to satisfy this requirement. For students entering the ninth grade for the first time in 2011-2012 and beyond: Courses completed to satisfy this requirement shall include U.S. and Virginia History, U.S. and Virginia Government, and two courses in either world history or geography or both. The Board shall approve courses to satisfy this requirement. NOTE 4: Courses completed to satisfy this requirement shall include three years of one language or two years of two languages. NOTE 5: For students entering the ninth grade for the first time in 2003-2004 through 2010-2011: A student may utilize additional tests for earning verified credit in computer science, technology, career or technical education. For students entering the ninth grade for the first time in 2011-2012 and beyond: A student may utilize additional tests for earning verified credit in computer science, technology, career or technical education, economics. Electives Fine Arts and Career and Technical Education The Standard, Advanced Studies, and Modified Standard Diplomas each contain a requirement for one standard unit of credit in Fine Arts or Career and Technical Education. The Standards of Accreditation do not require that courses used to satisfy the requirement of Fine Arts or Career and Technical Education be approved by the Board. Therefore, local school officials should use their own judgment in determining which courses students take to satisfy this requirement. Foreign Language The Advanced Studies Diploma contains a requirement for either three years of one foreign language or two years of two languages. In March 1998, the Board of Education approved the provision of three years of instruction in American Sign Language (ASL) for foreign language credit toward an Advanced Studies Diploma; other foreign languages will satisfy this requirement as well. Page 11
Modified Standard Diploma Course Requirements (8 VAC 20-131-50.D) Discipline Area Standard Credits English 4 Mathematics [Note 1] Laboratory Science [Note 2] History & Social Sciences [Note 3] 3 2 2 Health & Physical Education 2 Fine Arts or Career & Technical Education 1 Electives [Note 4] 6 Total 20 NOTE 1: Courses completed to satisfy this requirement shall include content from among applications of algebra, geometry, personal finance and statistics in courses that have been approved by the Board. NOTE 2 Courses complete shall include content from at least two of the following: applications of earth science, biology, chemistry, or physics in courses approved by the Board. NOTE 3: Courses completed to satisfy this requirement shall include one unit of credit in U.S. and Virginia History and one unit of credit in U.S. and Virginia Government in courses approved by the Board. NOTE 4: Courses to satisfy this requirement shall include a least two sequential electives in the same manner required for the Standard Diploma. Electives Sequential Electives Effective with the graduating class of 2003, students who wish to receive a Standard or Modified Standard Diploma must successfully complete two sequential electives. On February 5, 2002, the Board of Education approved Guidelines for Sequential Electives for the Standard and Modified Standard Diploma (PDF). Sequential electives may be in any discipline as long as the courses are not specifically required for graduation. Courses used to satisfy the one unit of credit in a fine arts or career and technical education course may be used to partially satisfy this requirement. For career and technical education electives, check with the Office of Career and Technical Education at (804) 225-2051. An exploratory course followed by an introductory course may not be used to satisfy the requirement. An introductory course followed by another level of the same course of study may be used. Sequential electives do not have to be taken in consecutive years. Fine Arts and Career and Technical Education The Standard, Advanced Studies, and Modified Standard Diplomas each contain a requirement for one standard unit of credit in Fine Arts or Career and Technical Education. Page 12
HIGH SCHOOL SOL TESTS AND VERIFIED CREDITS Revised 2012-2013 for Students Entering Grade 9 in 2011 or Beyond Students enrolled in the following high school courses will take an end-of-course Standards of Learning (SOL) test at the end of each of these academic courses: MATH SCIENCE SOCIAL STUDIES ENGLISH Algebra I or Algebra I, Part B Earth Science World History I English: Reading English: Writing Geometry Biology World History II (Administered in Grade 11) Algebra II Chemistry Virginia & US History To receive a diploma, students must earn the following number of total credits and verified credits. A verified credit is earned by PASSING THE COURSE and PASSING THE END-OF-COURSE SOL TEST. 1 ACADEMIC COURSE TOTAL CREDITS STANDARD ADVANCED STUDIES MODIFIED STANDARD DIPLOMA 2 VERIFIED CREDITS TOTAL CREDITS VERIFIED CREDITS (only for current 10, 11 & 12th grade students) TOTAL CREDITS MUST PASS ENGLISH 4 2 4 2 4 Gr 8 Reading MATH 3 5 1 4 8 2 3 Gr 8 Math LAB SCIENCE 3 6 1 4 9 2 2 HISTORY/SOC. SCI. 3 7 1 4 10 2 2 FOREIGN LANG 3 HEALTH/PE 2 2 2 FINE/PRAC. ARTS 3 2 1 1 ECON/PERS FIN 1 1 ELECTIVES 4 3 6 Student Choice Test 1 1 TOTAL 22 6 26 9 20 2 1 Retesting is offered in summer, late fall, and spring. 2 The Modified Standard Diploma is intended for certain students at the secondary level who have a disability and are unlikely to meet the credit requirements for the Standard Diploma. Eligibility and participation in the program shall be determined by the student s Individual Education Plan (IEP) and the student, where appropriate, at any point after the student s eighth grade year. Students pursuing the Modified Standard Diploma must pass the Grade 8 math and Grade 8 English reading SOL tests by graduation. Students with disabilities who complete the requirements of their IEP and do not meet the requirements for other diplomas shall be awarded Special Diplomas. This diploma will only be available for students in grades 10-12. Page 13
5 Courses to satisfy this requirement for the Standard shall be at or above the level of algebra and shall include at least two courses from among Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra, Functions, & Data Analysis, Algebra II, or other math courses above the level of algebra and geometry. 6 Courses to satisfy this requirement for the Standard shall include at least two different science disciplines from among earth science, biology, chemistry, or physics. 7 Courses to satisfy this requirement for the Standard shall include both U.S. /VA History and U.S. /VA Government plus one course in either world history or geography or both. 8 Courses to satisfy this requirement for the Advanced Studies shall include at least three different courses from among Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II, or other math courses above the level of Algebra II. 9 Courses to satisfy this requirement for the Advanced Studies shall include selections from at least three different science disciplines from among earth science, biology, chemistry, or physics. 10 Courses to satisfy this requirement for the Advanced Studies shall include both US /VA History and US/VA Government and two courses either in world history or geography or both. Page 14
Graduation Requirements Other Diplomas & Certificates Special Diploma Available to students with disabilities who complete the requirements of their IEP and who do not meet the requirements for other diplomas. General Educational Development Certificates (GED) Refer to Regulations Governing General Education Development Certificates (8 VAC 20-360- 10, et. seq.) See General Educational Development (GED) Certificate for requirements. Certificate of Program Completion Available to students who complete prescribed programs of studies defined by a local school board but who do not qualify for diplomas. Page 15
DIPLOMA SEALS Regulations Establishing Standards for Accrediting Public Schools in Virginia, effective September 7, 2006, contains provisions for awards for exemplary performance for students who meet the requirements for graduation as follows: The Governor s Seal shall be awarded to students who complete the requirements for an Advanced Studies Diploma with an average grade of B or better and successfully complete at least one Advanced Placement (AP), International Baccalaureate (IB), or one college-level course for credit. The Board of Education Seal shall be awarded to students who complete the requirements for a Standard Diploma or Advanced Studies Diploma with an average grade of A. The Board of Education s Career and Technical Education Seal will be awarded to students who earn a Standard or Advanced Studies Diploma and complete a prescribed sequence of courses in a career and technical education concentration or specialization that they choose and maintain a B or better average in those courses; or (i) pass an examination or an occupational competency assessment in a career and technical education concentration or specialization that confers a certification or occupational competency credential from a recognized industry, trade, or professional association, or (ii) acquire a professional license in that career and technical education field from the Commonwealth of Virginia. The Board of Education shall approve all professional licenses and examinations used to satisfy these requirements. The Board of Education s Seal of Advanced Mathematics and Technology will be awarded to students who earn either a Standard or Advanced Studies Diploma, and (i) satisfy all of the mathematics requirements for the Advanced Studies Diploma (four units of credit including Algebra II; two verified units of credit) with a B average or better; and (ii) either (a) pass an examination in a career and technical education field that confers certification from a recognized industry, or trade or professional association; (b) acquire a professional license in a career and technical education field from the Commonwealth of Virginia; or (c) pass an examination approved by the Board that confers college-level credit in a technology or computer science area. The Board of Education shall approve all professional licenses and examinations used to satisfy these requirements. The Board of Education s Seal for Excellence in Civics Education will be awarded to students who earn either a Standard or Advanced Studies Diploma and: (i) complete Virginia & United States History and Virginia & United States Government courses with a grade of B or higher; and, (ii) have good attendance and no disciplinary infractions as determined by local school board policies and, (iii) complete 50 hours of voluntary participation in community service or extracurricular activities. Activities that would satisfy the requirements of clause (iii) include: (a) volunteering for a charitable or religious organization that provides services to the poor, sick or less fortunate; (b) participating in Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, or similar youth organizations; (c) participating in JROTC; (d) participating in political campaigns or government internships, or Boys State, Girls State, or Model General Assembly; or (e) participating in school-sponsored extracurricular activities that have a civics focus. Any student who enlists in Page 16
the United States military prior to graduation will be deemed to have met this community service requirement. The Board of Education Seal and the Governor s Seal are not to be interchanged among diplomas and may be used only when the conditions cited have been met. Students who earn the Board of Education or Governor s Seal may also earn the CTE Seal, the Advanced Mathematics and Technology Seal, or the Civics Education Seal. ADVANCED/HONORS COURSES Student enrolling in Honors Classes are required to meet at least two of the following criteria to qualify for the honor courses: Grade point average of B (3.0) or above in the content area Teacher recommendation Test scores in the top quarter of the student s grade or class ADVANCED/HONORS COURSES AVAILABLE (taught at Franklin High), Courses are weighted using the 4.5 ADVANCED LEVEL COURSE GRADING SCALE (page 32) English 9 Advanced English 10 Advanced English 11 Advanced Physics 4 th Year Foreign Language Pre-Calculus Principles of Tech II taken as a Physics credit Page 17
DUAL ENROLLMENT (DE) Dual enrollment means that students are enrolled in courses that earn them both high school and college credits through Paul D. Camp Community College. Benefits to the students can be that they may satisfy some of their college s basic requirements and/or earn an industry certification if applicable. Dual enrollment courses follow a curriculum prescribed by Paul D. Camp Community College. Courses are weighted using the 5.0 ADVANCED PLACEMENT/ACADEMIC DUAL ENROLLMENT GRADING SCALE (page 32) NOTE: PDCCC and the school division will pay 100% of the cost of courses. In order for a student to be allowed to take dual enrollment courses during the second semester, the student must maintain a C average in any dual enrollment class he/she took in the first semester. NOTE: THE DEADLINE FOR A STUDENT TO WITHDRAW FROM A DUAL ENROLLMENT CLASS IS THE END OF THE FIRST WEEK OF EACH SEMESTER. AFTER THAT DATE, STUDENTS WILL NOT BE ALLOWED TO WITHDRAW. IF A STUDENT FAILS A DUAL ENROLLMENT COURSE, THE STUDENT/PARENT WILL HAVE TO PAY FOR THE COURSE. ACADEMIC DUAL ENROLLMENT COURSES AVAILABLE (taught at FHS) DE English 12 DE Biology DE Calculus DE Pre-Calculus DE U.S. History DE US/VA Government CAREER & TECHNICAL DUAL ENROLLMENT COURSES AVAILABLE (taught at PDCCC) Principles of Technology I Principles of Technology II Welding I Welding II Fire Science (location to be determined by the instructor) Emergency Medical Technician (location to be determined by the instructor) HVAC I HVAC II Robotics I Robotics II Note: Bus transportation to PDCCC classes is provided by FCPS Page 18
STUDENT ELIGIBILITY FOR DUAL ENROLLMENT COURSES To be eligible to enroll in an Academic Dual Enrollment course, a student must Be a junior or a senior who is at least 16 years of age Have a cumulative GPA of 2.75 and at least a 3.0 or a B in a related prerequisite course AND have the teacher s recommendation from that course Complete an application to Paul D. Camp Community College Take and pass PDCCC s college entrance/placement test. The exam must be taken before the class begins. A student may retake the placement test only once. To be eligible to enroll in a Career & Technical Dual Enrollment course, a student must Be a junior or a senior who is at least 16 years of age Complete an application to Paul D. Camp Community College Take and pass PDCCC s college entrance/placement test. The exam must be taken before the class begins. A student may retake the placement test only once. Page 19
IMPLEMENTATION PLAN Appendix _4_ The following articulates a pathway 1 for a qualifying student 2 within (Franklin City School Division) to complete the Paul D. Camp Community College Certificate in General Education 3 concurrent with high school graduation: Course Recommended Term Location Delivery Method Credits Faculty Provided by Fulfill H.S. Requirement? H.S. Course Name SDV 100 Summer 2015 PDCC Face-2-Face or Online 1 PDCCC No N/A Humanities Elective Summer 2015 PDCCC Face-2-Face or Online 3 PDCCC No N/A HIS 121 Fall 2015 High School Face-2-Face 3 High School Yes U. S. & VA History (DE) HIS 122 Fall 2015 High School Face-2-Face 3 High School Yes U. S. & VA History (DE) BIO 101 Fall 2015 High School Face-2-Face 4 High School Yes Biology (DE) BIO 102 Fall 2015 High School Face-2-Face 4 High School Yes Biology (DE) ENG 111 Spring 2016 High School Face-2-Face 3 High School Yes English 12 (DE) ENG 112 or other Humanities Spring 2016 High School Face-2-Face 3 High School Yes, if choosing English 12 (DE) Elective English 112 MTH 163 Spring 2016 High School Face-2-Face 3 High School Yes Pre-Calculus I (DE) MTH 164 Spring 2016 High School Face-2-Face (3) High School Yes Pre-Calculus II (DE) PSY 201 Spring 2016 High School Face-2-Face or Online 3 PDCCC No CST 100 Summer 2016 PDCCC Face-2-Face or Online 3 PDCCC No N/A TOTAL 33 * MTH 164 is not required for the General Studies Certificate, however it is strongly recommended for all college-bound students. It is a requirement for the Associate of 1 Any modifications to the above pathway will be outlined in writing and agreed upon by the College and school division. Any modifications will not prevent students from obtaining the plan s intended credential. 2 In order to participate in the above pathway, a student must meet all dual enrollment admission requirements and College program requirements and complete VCCS placement tests. In order to enroll in any of the courses noted in the pathway, all course pre-requisites must be met. 3 Program information including purpose, occupational objectives, admission requirements, notes, computer competency requirements, and course requirements may be found in the College catalog found at: www.pdc.edu Page 20
IMPLEMENTATION PLAN Attachment 4 The following articulates a pathway 1 for a qualifying student 2 within (Franklin City School Division) to complete the (Paul D. Camp Community College) (Associates of Arts and Science Degree; General Studies Major) 3 concurrent with high school graduation: Course Recommended Location Delivery method Credits Faculty Fulfill H.S. H.S. Course Name Term Provided by Requirement SDV 100 or Summer 2015 PDCCC Face-2-Face or online 1 PDCCC No N/A HLT or PE electives Summer 2015 PDCCC Face-2-Face or online 2 PDCCC No N/A HIS 121 Fall 2015 High School Face-2-Face 3 High School Yes U. S. & VA History (DE) HIS 122 Fall 2015 High School Face-2-Face 3 High School Yes U.S. & VA History (DE) BIO 101 Fall 2015 High School Face-2-Face 4 High School Yes Biology (DE) BIO 102 Fall 2015 High School Face-2-Face 4 High School Yes Biology (DE) MTH 163 Spring 2016 High School Face-2-face 3 High School Yes Pre-Calculus (DE) MTH 164 Spring 2016 High School Face-2-Face 3 High School Yes Pre-Calculus (DE) PSY 201 or other Social Science Elective Spring 2016 PDCC Face-2-Face or Online 3 PDCCC No N/A Humanities Elective Summer 2016 PDCCC Face-2-Face or online 3 PDCCC No N/A CST 100 Summer 2016 PDCCC Face-2-Face or Online 3 PDCCC No N/A ENG 111 Fall 2016 High School Face-2-Face 3 High School Yes English 12 (DE) 1 Any modifications to the above pathway will be outlined in writing and agreed upon by the College and school division. Any modifications will not prevent students from obtaining the plan s intended credential. 2 In order to participate in the above pathway, a student must meet all dual enrollment admission requirements and College program requirements and complete VCCS placement tests. In order to enroll in any of the courses noted in the pathway, all course pre-requisites must be met. 3 Program information including purpose, occupational objectives, admission requirements, notes, computer competency requirements, and course requirements may be found in the College catalog found at: www.pdc.edu Page 21
ENG 112 Fall 2016 High School Face-2-Face 3 High School Yes English 12 (DE) Transfer Fall 2016 PDCCC Face-2-Face or 3 PDCCC No N/A elective Online Transfer Fall 2016 PDCCC Face-2-Face or 2 PDCCC No N/A elective Online ITE 115 Fall 2016 PDCCC Face-2-Face or Online 3 PDCCC No N/A MTH 175 or other Transfer Elective MTH 176 or other Transfer Elective PLS 211 or other Social Science Elective PLS 212 or other Transfer Elective Spring 2017 High School Face-2-Face 3 High School Yes Calculus (DE) Spring 2017 High School Face-2-Face 3 High School Yes Calculus (DE) Spring 2017 High School Face-2-Face 3 High School Yes, if taking PLS 211 Spring 2017 High School Face-2-Face 3 High School Yes, if taking PLS 212 PHI 115 Spring 2017 PDCCC Face-2-Face or Online Government (DE) Government (DE) 3 PDCCC No Practical Reasoning TOTAL 61 Transfer Electives include English, Humanities, Religion, Art or Music, Foreign Language, Psychology, Sociology, Government, Economics, Science or History or Mathematics. 1 Any modifications to the above pathway will be outlined in writing and agreed upon by the College and school division. Any modifications will not prevent students from obtaining the plan s intended credential. 2 In order to participate in the above pathway, a student must meet all dual enrollment admission requirements and College program requirements and complete VCCS placement tests. In order to enroll in any of the courses noted in the pathway, all course pre-requisites must be met. 3 Program information including purpose, occupational objectives, admission requirements, notes, computer competency requirements, and course requirements may be found in the College catalog found at: www.pdc.edu Page 22
ADVANCED PLACEMENT (AP) Advanced Placement means that a class follows a curriculum approved by The College Board that includes college-level work. Students enrolled in an AP course at Franklin High or through Virtual AP School are required to take the corresponding AP test in that course in May of each year. Franklin City Public Schools will pay the fee for each AP test taken by a student. SHOULD A STUDENT NOT COMPLY WITH TAKING THE AP EXAM, HE/SHE WILL NOT RECEIVE A WEIGHTED CREDIT FOR THE AP COURSE. It is the decision of the college in which a student enrolls as to whether the college will grant college credit for AP classes a student has taken in high school. Most colleges require a 4 or a 5 score on the AP test in order to grant a student college credit. AP exams are scored from a low of 1 to a high of 5. In order to enroll in Advanced Placement courses, a student must have a cumulative GPA of at least 2.75 and at least a 3.0, or a B, in a related prerequisite course AND have the teacher s recommendation from that course. Any exceptions will be considered on a case-by-case basis. A 5.0 grading scale is used for all AP courses. VIRTUAL AP COURSES AVAILABLE AP courses offered online through Virtual Advanced Placement School (VAPS) may be an option for students on an as-needed basis. These courses are designed to offer maximum flexibility for students with scheduling conflicts. These classes also support school divisions with enrollments too small for a full-time instructor. Highly qualified and fully licensed Virginia instructors teach these courses and schools participating are supported by a team of technical support staff and a school counselor. Online classes utilize course management software and Web conferencing to enhance the learning environment for students. Courses offered through Virtual Virginia that are available to Franklin High students are listed below. 9151 Advanced Placement Art History Fall Block, Full Year, Spring Block 1 4370 Advanced Placement Biology Fall Block, Full Year, Spring Block 1 3177 Advanced Placement Calculus AB Fall Block, Full Year, Spring Block 1 3178 Advanced Placement Calculus BC Fall Block, Full Year, Spring Block 1 Page 23
5860 Advanced Placement Chinese Language and Culture Full Year 1 3185 Advanced Placement Computer Science A Full Year 1 1196 Advanced Placement English Language and Composition Fall Block, Full Year, Spring Block 1 1195 Advanced Placement English Literature and Composition Fall Block, Full Year, Spring Block 1 4270 Advanced Placement Environmental Science Fall Block, Full Year, Spring Block 1 2399 Advanced Placement European History Fall Block, Full Year, Spring Block 1 5170 Advanced Placement French Language Full Year 1 2450 Advanced Placement Government and Politics: Comparative Fall Block, Full Year, Spring Block 1 2445 Advanced Placement Government and Politics: US Fall Block, Full Year, Spring Block 1 2212 Advanced Placement Human Geography Fall Block, Full Year, Spring Block 1 5380 Advanced Placement Latin Fall Block, Full Year, Spring Block 1 2803 Advanced Placement Macroeconomics Fall Block, Spring Block 1/2 2802 Advanced Placement Microeconomics Fall Block, Spring Block 1/2 4570 Advanced Placement Physics 1 Fall Block, Full Year, Spring Block 1 2902 Advanced Placement Psychology Fall Block, Full Year, Spring Block 1 5570 Advanced Placement Spanish Language Fall Block, Full Year, Spring Block 1 3192 Advanced Placement Statistics Fall Block, Full Year, Spring Block 1 2319 Advanced Placement US History Fall Block, Full Year, Spring Block 1 2380 Advanced Placement World History Fall Block, Full Year, Spring Block 1 5010 Arabic I** Full Year 1 5011 Arabic II** Full Year 1 5012 Arabic III** Full Year 1 4470 Chemistry (Advanced) Fall Block, Full Year, Spring Block 1 4410 Chemistry (Honors) Fall Block, Full Year, Spring Block 1 5810 Chinese I** Full Year 1 5820 Chinese II** Full Year 1 5830 Chinese III Full Year 1 Page 24
5840 Chinese IV Full Year 1 1171 Creative Writing Fall Block, Full Year, Spring Block 1 4210 Earth Science I** Fall Block, Full Year, Spring Block 1 4260 Earth Science II Astronomy Spring Semester 1/2 2804 Economics Fall Semester, Spring Semester 1/2 6120 Economics and Personal Finance Full Year 1 5110 French I** Full Year 1 5120 French II** Full Year 1 6640 Introduction to Game Design & Development Fall Block, Spring Block 1 5310 Latin I** Full Year 1 5320 Latin II** Full Year 1 5330 Latin III Full Year 1 5340 Latin IV Full Year 1 4510 Physics (Honors) Fall Block, Full Year, Spring Block 1 3162 Pre-Calculus/Mathematical Analysis Fall Block, Full Year, Spring Block 1 2903 Psychology Fall Semester, Spring Semester 1/2 5510 Introductory Spanish** Full Year 1 5520, 5512 Beginning Spanish** Full Year 1 5530, 5522 Intermediate Spanish Full Year 1 5540, 5532 Advanced Spanish Full Year 1 5700 Survey of World Language and Culture** Full Year 1 2219 World History and Geography I** Fall Block, Full Year, Spring Block 1 1165 World Mythology Fall Block, Full Year, Spring Block 1 Courses noted with ** are also open to middle school students. Page 25
VIRTUAL VIRGINIA SUMMER SESSION ENROLLMENT SUMMER SESSION 2015 Students who are enrolled in and attending a Virginia public school may enroll in a course with prior approval of the local school. The school counselor or designated registrar of the school registers the student online through the Virtual Virginia registration system. Schools who have previously participated in Virtual Virginia may continue to use their original user name/password to register students Summer Session 2015. All new users need to create an account for their local school. Tuition for summer session is $375 per 1 credit enrollment and $225 per.5 credit enrollment. Courses are subject to minimum enrollment numbers. Summer school tuition can paid online through Genius. Parents are responsible for summer school payments. In order for a student to enroll in a Virtual Virginia course, the local school must agree to award the assigned credit for the course. If the course includes a relevant end-of-course assessment, the local school will administer the assessment and award verified credit. Credit is posted into the student s transcript by the student s middle or high school. Home school students may also register for Virtual Virginia summer session courses. The home school instructor of record who may be the parent/guardian may enroll the student and the parent/guardians are responsible for payment of all fees associated with the course. There is a $75 withdrawal fee for ALL students who drop a summer session course after seven (7) calendar days. 2015 Course Offerings: 1165 World Mythology (1 credit course) 3162 Pre-Calculus/Mathematical Analysis (1 credit course) 4210 Earth Science I (1 credit course)(principal s approval) 2903 Psychology (.5 credit course) 6120 Economics and Personal Finance (1 credit course) Summer school session registration will open in May 2015. Parents are responsible for payment of courses. EARLY COLLEGE SCHOLARS Page 26
Early College Scholars is a program that allows students pursuing an Advanced Studies Diploma who also have a 3.0 average or higher to complete up to fifteen hours of college credit prior to graduating from high school. Eligible students can substantially reduce college tuition and earn a college degree in seven semesters instead of eight, realizing an average savings of $5,000 in tuition and expenses. Students eligible to be Early College Scholars, their parents or guardians, and the high school counselor must sign an agreement any time between their ninth-grade year and their twelfthgrade year. Upon completion of these credits and verification by the high school principal of these credits, the Early College Scholar will receive not only college credit but also a Governor s certificate of recognition at graduation. AP courses and dual enrollment courses are offered at FHS in a variety of areas. However, if the Early College Scholar finds that a conflict in schedule may prevent him or her from finishing the required fifteen hours, Virtual Advanced Placement School (VAPS) courses are available to assist in alleviating scheduling problems. VAPS offers accredited on-line courses approved by the Virginia Department of Education. While the school division supports both the Early College Scholars and the Associate Degree Programs, students must bear the costs of tuition above and beyond the credits paid for by FCPS as stated in the Policy Manual. Page 27
Governor s School for the Arts Students in grades 8-11 are eligible to apply for the Governor s School for the Arts (GSA) in Norfolk. Students may pick up applications from the guidance counselor. Applications are submitted in November and December. Auditions are conducted in January. Admission to the program is based on the student s audition. Focus areas available are dance, theatre, musical theatre, instrumental music, vocal music, and visual arts. Students take core academic classes in the morning and travel to GSA in the afternoon. Students can earn 3 elective credits per year at GSA. Bus transportation to and from Norfolk is provided by the school division. The Appomattox Regional Governor s School for the Arts and Technology The Appomattox Regional Governor s School for the Arts and Technology provides gifted and talented students a differentiated and rigorous education, cultivates a supportive environment that inspires unique artistic and technological visions, promotes cultural tolerance, nurtures community partnerships, and produces active, engaged citizens. Admissions: Students interested in ARGS can apply for one of the following Focus Areas 1. Dance 2. Literary Arts 3. Music 4. Technology 5. Theatre Arts 6. Visual Arts A regional committee composed of educators and other persons skilled in technology and the arts will evaluate all applications. The regional committee will rank the applicants by focus area. Local school divisions will select the most outstanding applicants based on the ranking by focus area, the number of slots available in each focus area, and the number of slots available for the local school division. Bus transportation to and from the Governor s School is provided by the school division. Page 28
EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Franklin High School offers a wide range of extracurricular activities, clubs, and athletic programs. Students are encouraged to participate in these activities to enhance their high school experience. Franklin High School is a member of the Virginia High School League (VHSL) and, therefore, adheres to the VHSL eligibility requirements for athletics and extracurricular participation. According to VHSL policy, to be able to participate in athletics and other extracurricular activities, a student: Must be a regular bona fide student in good standing of the school represented Must be enrolled in the last four years of high school (eighth-grade students may be eligible for junior varsity) Must have enrolled not later than the fifteenth day of the current semester For the first semester of a 4x4 schedule, a student must be enrolled in no fewer than three subjects, or their equivalent, offered for credit and which may be used for graduation and have passed three subjects, or their equivalent, offered for credit and which may be used for graduation the immediately preceding year. The final end of course grade is the grade used to determine eligibility. May not repeat courses for eligibility purposes for which credit has been previously awarded. For the second semester of a 4 x 4 schedule, a student must be enrolled in no fewer than three subjects, or their equivalent, offered for credit and which may be used for graduation and have passed three subjects, or their equivalent, offered for credit and which may be used for graduation the immediately preceding semester. The final end of course grade is the grade used to determine eligibility. Must sit out all VHSL competition for 365 consecutive calendar days following a school transfer unless the transfer corresponded with a family move. Must not have reached the nineteenth birthday on or before the first day of August of the current school year. Must not, after entering the ninth grade for the first time, have been enrolled in or been eligible for enrollment in high school more than eight consecutive semesters. Must have submitted to the principal before any kind of participation, including tryouts or practice as a member of any school athletic or cheerleading team, an Athletic Participation/Parental Consent/Physical Examination Form, completely filled in and properly signed attesting that the student has been examined during the current school year and found to be physically fit for athletic competition and that the student s parents consent to his/her participation. Must not be in violation of VHSL Amateur, Awards, All Star, or College Team Rules. (Check with the school principal for clarification in regard to cheerleading.) Eligibility to participate in interscholastic athletics is a privilege a student earns by meeting not only the above-listed minimum standards but also all other standards set by the League, Page 29