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Prince Edward CountyHigh SchoolProgram of Studies2016-2017

School InformationPrincipalMr. Zoltan KerestelyAssistant PrincipalsMrs. Ruth WilliamsonDr. Maurice SmithCoordinator of Career and Technical/Adult and Continuing EducationDr. Brad BryantDirector of Athletics / Student ActivitiesMr. Rodney KaneSchool CounselorsCherrelle SallisKristin MaddoxRegistrarMs. Patricia HolcombPrince Edward County High School35 Eagle DriveFarmville, Virginia 23901(434) 315-2130www.pecps.k12.va.us2

Table of ContentsSchool Information . 2Diplomas and Graduation Requirements . 4Graduation Requirements: Advanced Studies Diploma . 6Graduation Requirements: Standard Diploma . 7Applied Studies Diploma Requirements .8Credit for Courses Taken in Middle School . 9SOL Requirements for Transfer Student .10Special Seals . 12Promotion Requirements . 13Class Rank . 13Dual Enrollment Classes . 14Associates Degree Pathway . .15Advanced Placement Courses . .17Governor’s School of Southside Virginia .17Gifted Services . 19College Course Opportunities . 19Independent Study . 20Abbreviated Schedules .20Academic Jackets . 20Individual Student Alternative Education Plan. 21Homebound Instruction . 22Special Education Services . 22Virtual Virginia Courses . 22EdOptions Academy . 22Course Offerings 23English . 23Fine Arts . 27Foreign Languages . 29Health and Physical Education . 31Journalism . 32Mathematics . 33Science . 35Social Studies .37Career and Technical Education Courses: . 39Agricultural Education . 40Business and Information Technology . 42Jobs for Virginia Graduates Seminar . 44Health and Medical Sciences . 44Trade and Industrial Education 45Automotive Technology .45Building Trades & Carpentry . 46Criminal Justice. 46Drafting . . 47Electronics & Robotics . 47Family and Consumer Sciences . .483

Diplomas and Graduation Requirements8 VAC 20-131-50: The requirements for a student to earn a diploma and graduate from a Virginia High School shallbe those in effect when that student enters the ninth grade for the first time.Students in Prince Edward County Schools, who enter the ninth grade in the school year 2011-2012 and later,(graduating classes of 2015 and beyond) may choose between the Standard Diploma and the Advanced StudiesDiploma, or if eligible, the Applied Studies Diploma. Students are required to complete 22 units of credit, includinga career-technical sequence, for the standard diploma and 26 units of credits for the advanced diploma. Seniors arerequired to meet the minimum requirements for graduation before graduation day in order to participate in thegraduation ceremony. Any senior who needs to attend alternative programs over the summer to complete courserequirements for graduation will not be allowed to participate in the graduation ceremony.In accordance with the requirements of the Standards of Quality, students with disabilities who complete therequirements of their Individualized Education Program (IEP) and do not meet the requirements for other diplomasshall be awarded Special Diplomas.What is a Standard Unit of Credit?A standard unit of credit is awarded for a course in which the student successfully completes the objectives of thecourse and the equivalent of 140 clock hours of instruction.What is a Verified Credit?Verified Credit Passing the class and the SOL testA “verified unit of credit” for graduation is a course credit based on a minimum of 140 clock hours of instruction,successful completion of the requirements of the course, and the achievement by the student of a passing score onthe end-of-course SOL (Standards of Learning) test for that course. Students must earn six (6) verified credits inorder to receive a Standard Diploma and nine (9) verified credits in order to receive an Advanced Studies Diploma.For further information, please see the explanation of the SOL tests and verified credits at the Virginia Departmentof Education shtml4

Which courses require SOL (Standards of Learning) tests?At this time, 11 SOL tests are given at the end of the course in the following subjects:Mathematics: Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra IIScience: Earth Science, Biology, Chemistry, Governor’s School ChemistrySocial Studies: World History I, World History II, Virginia/US History, DE VA/US History, AP US HistoryEnglish: English 11 Reading, English 11 Writing, DE Composition 111-112, AP Language & Composition,Governor’s School English 11Students who: pass the SOL test, pass the SOL course, and meet requirements for attendance will be granted a verified credit. fail the SOL test and fail the course must retake the SOL test and the SOL course in order to receive a verified orstandard credit.Students may retake tests needed to earn verified units of credit for graduation. Students who score between 375-399on a test are eligible for an expedited retake and may retake a test before the next scheduled test administration.Students who after remediation fail a retake of history/social studies or science test, but achieve a score of 375 orbetter, may be awarded a verified credit by their local school board, following a review of their class work and/ordemonstration of their mastery of the content of the course. Verified credits awarded in this manner are given at thediscretion of local school boards and apply only toward a Standard Diploma. Ask your school counselor for moreinformation about locally awarded verified credits.All students in SOL classes will take the end-of-course test, and will not be required to take a final exam. Teacherswill average the first and second semester grades to determine the course grade.Two Sequential ElectivesThe Standards of Quality, § 22.1-253.13:4.D.2 of the Code of Virginia, effective July 1, 2011,states: The requirements for a standard high school diploma shall, however, include at least twosequential electives chosen from a concentration of courses selected from a variety of options thatmay be planned to ensure the completion of a focused sequence of elective courses. Students maytake such focused sequence of elective courses in consecutive years or any two years of highschool. Such focused sequence of elective courses shall provide a foundation for further educationor training or preparation for employment, shall be identified in the Academic and Career Plan asdescribed in Board of Education regulations, and shall be developed by the school division,consistent with Board of Education guidelines and as approved by the local school board.5

ADVANCED STUDIES DIPLOMA: MINIMUM COURSE & CREDIT REQUIREMENTSTo graduate with an Advanced Studies Diploma, a student must earn at least 24 or 26 standard units of credit,depending on when he or she entered ninth grade, and at least nine verified units of credit:Beginning with students entering ninth grade for the first time in 2013-2014, a student must successfully completeone virtual course, which may be non-credit bearing, to graduate with an Advanced Studies Diploma.Please note: Your school counselor can tell you which courses are offered by your school to fulfill therequirements for an Advanced Studies Diploma.NOTE1:For students entering the ninth grade for the first time in 2011-2012 and beyond: Courses completed to satisfy thisrequirement shall include at least three different course selections from among: Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II, or other mathematicscourses above the level of Algebra II. The Board shall approve courses to satisfy this requirement. NOTE 2: For students enteringthe ninth grade for the first time in 2011-2012 and beyond: Courses completed to satisfy this requirement shall include courseselections from at least three different science disciplines from among: earth sciences, biology, chemistry, or physics or completion ofthe sequence of science courses required for the International Baccalaureate Diploma. The Board shall approve courses to satisfy thisrequirement. NOTE 3: For students entering the ninth grade for the first time in 2011-2012 and beyond: Courses completed tosatisfy this requirement shall include U.S. and Virginia History, U.S. and Virginia Government, and two courses in either world history orgeography or both. The Board shall approve courses to satisfy this requirement. NOTE 4: Courses completed to satisfy thisrequirement shall include three years of one language or two years of two languages. NOTE 5: For students entering the ninthgrade for the first time in 2011-2012 and beyond: A student may utilize additional tests for earning verified credit in computerscience, technology, career or technical education, economics or other areas as prescribed by the Board in 8 VAC 20-131-110.Electives Fine Arts and Career and Technical Education – The Standard, Advanced Studies, and Modified Standard Diplomas eachcontain a requirement for one standard unit of credit in Fine Arts or Career and Technical Education. The Standards ofAccreditation do not require that courses used to satisfy the requirement of Fine Arts or Career and Technical Education beapproved by the Board. Therefore, local school officials should use their own judgment in determining which courses studentstake to satisfy this requirement. Foreign Language -- The Advanced Studies Diploma contains a requirement for, either, three years of one foreign language ortwo years of two languages. In March 1998, the Board of Education approved the provision of three years of instruction inAmerican Sign Language (ASL) for foreign language credit toward an Advanced Studies Diploma; other foreign languages willsatisfy this requirement as well. Details of this action are available in: Superintendent's Memo, Interpretive, #1, June 12, 1998.6

STANDARD DIPLOMA: MINIMUM COURSE & CREDIT REQUIREMENTSTo graduate with a standard diploma, a student must earn at least 22 standard units of credit by passing requiredcourses and electives, and earn at least six verified credits by passing end-of-course sol tests or otherassessments approved by the board of education.Beginning with students entering ninth grade for the first time in 2013-2014, a student must also: earn a boardapproved career and technical education credential to graduate with a standard diploma; and successfullycomplete one virtual course, which may be non-credit bearing.The school counselor can advise on available courses to fulfill the requirements for a standard diploma.Note: the modified standard diploma will not be an option for students with disabilities who enter the ninth gradefor the first time beginning in 2013-2014. Credit accommodations allow students with disabilities who previouslywould have pursued a modified standard diploma to earn a standard diploma.NOTE 1: For students entering the ninth grade for the first time in 2011-2012 and beyond: courses completed to satisfy thisrequirement shall include at least two different course selections from among: Algebra I; Geometry; Algebra, Functions and DataAnalysis; Algebra II, or other Mathematics courses above the level of Algebra II. The board shall approve courses to satisfy thisrequirement. NOTE 2: For students entering the ninth grade for the first time in 2011-2012 and beyond: courses completed to satisfythis requirement shall include course selections from at least two different science disciplines: Earth Sciences, Biology, Chemistry orPhysics or completion of the sequence of science courses required for the International Baccalaureate Diploma. The board shallapprove courses to satisfy this requirement. NOTE 3: For students entering the ninth grade for the first time in 2011-2012 andbeyond: courses completed to satisfy this requirement shall include U.S. and Virginia History, U.S. and Virginia Government, and onecourse in either World History or Geography or both. The board shall approve courses to satisfy this requirement. NOTE 4: Courses to7

satisfy this requirement shall include at least two sequential electives as required by the standards of quality. NOTE 5: For studentsentering the ninth grade for the first time in 2011-2012 and beyond: a student may utilize additional tests for earning verified credit inComputer Science, Technology, Career and Technical Education, Economics or other areas as prescribed by the board in 8 vac 20131-110. NOTE 6: Students who complete a Career and Technical Education program sequence and pass an examination oroccupational competency assessment in a Career and Technical Education field that confers certification or an occupationalcompetency credential from a recognized industry, or trade or professional association or acquires a professional license in a Careerand 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 approvedby the board of education as an additional test to verify student achievement. NOTE 7: For students entering the ninth grade for the firsttime in 2011-2012 and beyond: pursuant to section 22.1-253.13:4, Code of Virginia, credits earned for this requirement shall includeone credit in Fine or Performing Arts or Career and Technical Education.APPLIED STUDIES DIPLOMA Applied Studies DiplomaAs of July 1, 2015, state legislation eliminated the term “Special Diploma”. In lieu of this language, the term“Applied Studies Diploma” will be used. This diploma is available to students with disabilities who complete therequirements of their Individualized Education Program (IEP) and who do not meet the requirements of for otherdiplomas.8

Credit for Courses Taken in Middle SchoolStudents who enter grade 9 and who have completed courses in a foreign language,Algebra, Geometry or Keyboarding will have the GPA computed to include these coursesunless a written request is received from a parent to omit the course grade in theGPA. The grade would not appear on the student’s transcript and the student would NOTearn high school credit for the course. Parents MUST notify the high school INWRITING by the end of the first semester of their 9th grade year if they choose tohave the grade omitted from GPA calculation, grade removed and not earn a highschool credit for the course.9

SOL Requirements for First Time Transfer Students to a VirginiaSchoolHow many verified credits do students who transfer into Virginia high schools from other statesor private schools need to earn a Standard Diploma?Students entering a Virginia public high school for the first time during the tenth grade or at the beginning of theeleventh grade must earn a minimum of four verified units of credit, including one each in English, mathematics,history/social science, and science to receive a Standard Diploma. These students are eligible for locally awardedverified credits in science and history/social science and are also eligible for verified credits earned through careerand technical education.Students entering a Virginia public high school for the first time during the eleventh grade or at the beginning ofthe twelfth grade must earn a minimum of two verified credits, including one in English and one in a subject of theirown choosing to receive a Standard Diploma.How many verified credits do students who transfer into Virginia high schools from other statesor private schools need to earn an Advanced Studies Diploma?Students entering a Virginia public high school for the first time during the tenth grade or at the beginning of theeleventh grade must earn a minimum of six verified credits, including two in English, one each in mathematics,history/social science, an

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