2025�Class Meetings

Rising 10^th Grade

Lord Botetourt High School

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Program of Studies

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Diploma Options

What is a Verified Credit?

• A verified credit is awarded for a course in which the student successfully completes the requirements of the course AND achieves a passing score on the SOL test for that course.
• Example: Pass Earth Science class & pass Earth Science SOL

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Verified Credits

10th Grade Courses

To be classified as a Sophomore you must have completed 6 credits at the start of the year.

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Sophomores are required to take PE Health/Drivers Ed as a graduation requirement.

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With 4x4 block scheduling often times students will get off the “typical” course progression. Specifically, BTEC and Gov School students could have to put a course off for the following year, but these are done on a case by case basis. This can also happen if you fail a course, transfer in from a different school, re-take a foreign language, etc.

Health/PE/Driver’s Ed

• Please note:
• If you have already received your green card, or taken an outside Driver’s Ed course, you must still take all parts of Health/PE 10. You are not opted out of the Driver’s Ed portion of the course.

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• 7405 - PE/Health 10 & Driver Education - BAND STUDENTS ONLY
• 7407 - Team Sports/Health & Driver Education
• 7408 - Strength Training & Conditioning/Health 10 & Driver Education
• 7409 - Aerobics & Dance/Health 10 & Driver Education
• Summer Course - PE/Health 10 with Driver’s Ed
• This might be an option for a student who might need an extra credit; BTEC, Governor’s School, etc. Fee for course.

Athletic Eligibility

• “Take 5 Pass 5”: A student must be enrolled in 5 credits and pass 5 credits to participate in VHSL activities.
• For eligibility purposes, all block courses count as 2 credits. All classes on an A/B schedule count as 1 credit.
• A student must pass 3 of the 4 block classes from the previous semester, and also be enrolled in at least 3 block course the current semester.

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Botetourt Technical Education Center

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Botetourt Technical Education Center prepares students for competitiveness on the global stage by requiring them to think critically and work both independently and as a team member. Advanced training programs foster deeper student interest in career exploration and training of content through applied learning, problem solving, discovery, and student engagement. Students are offered an opportunity to learn through hands-on experiences and specialized training. Many programs offer dual enrollment opportunity and industry certifications or licensing.

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Courses & Programs

• Aerospace Technology
• Auto Body Technology
• Auto Service Technology
• Building Trades
• Computer Systems Technology
• Cosmetology
• Mechatronics
• Veterinary Technology

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• Criminal Justice
• Nurse Aide
• Engineering
• Information Systems Technology
• Welding
• VA Teachers for Tomorrow

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BTEC VIDEO

Regional Academy Programs

• Air Conditioning & Refrigeration
• Engineering
• Health Science
• Nurse Aide Program
• Mechatronics

Also offered @ BTEC

• Medical Billing
• Pre-Health - Designed for 12th grade
• Health Programs Selected Admission Preparation Academy

These fees are paid directly to VWCC at their full tuition rate.

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If you are considering taking a program at the Regional Academy at VWCC you should consider:

Dual Enrollment

• LBHS students have the opportunity to enroll in courses for which they will receive both high school and college credit. These tuition rates are determined by the community colleges and will be announced to students and parents as soon as the information is made available to the school division.

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• Dual Enrollment tuition can be paid on schedule pick up days, and must be paid on or before the last drop day for classes by semester.

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• See pg. 20 in the BCPS 2022-2023 Program of Studies for more information.

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• Please refer to pg. 13 in the Program of Studies for drop/add information for dual enrollment classes.

Requirements for taking Dual Enrollment courses

• Due to COVID-19 the VCCS has set other criteria as a prerequisite for taking courses. Initially students must have a 3.0 GPA and have a B in Algebra II in order to take PreCalculus as a DE course.
• Students must meet all prerequisites for courses prior to taking the course
• If a student is missing a prerequisite they may be able to take a CLEP test in order to fulfill the prerequisites.

Roanoke Valley Governor’s School

Kathy Sebolt from RVGS will be coming to speak to students who are interested in attending RVGS next year on November 4, 2021 at 9am.

• Students must attend/view an informational meeting to receive the digital application from RVGS
• There are limited seats available for RVGS.
• The application requires a math & science recommendation so think who you need to ask now.
• Student must have completed Geometry prior to the first year at RVGS.

Roanoke Valley Governor’s School

Roanoke Valley Governor’s School Informational Sessions

• January 6 at Franklin County High School (in-person) - 6:30 PM
• January 11 Online session - 6:30 PM*
• January 13 at Staunton River High School (in-person) - 6:30 PM
• January 18 Online session - 6:30 PM*
• January 20 Online session - 6:30 PM*

*The meeting link for these sessions will be prominently posted to the Announcements section of the RVGS website during the month of January

• The deadline for application submission is February 1

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If you have questions about applying, please call the school at 540-853-2116 or email Mrs. Sebolt (ksebolt@rvgs.k12.va.us).

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Virtual Virginia

Virtual Virginia is an online platform students can use to take courses that:

• Are not offered in the building
• Will not fit into the student’s schedule
• Students are enrolled in Virtual Virginia courses on a space available basis.
• Parents/guardians and students should be aware of the rigorous nature of these courses and that inadequate preparation for a Virtual Virginia course could adversely affect their high school transcript.
• Option for taking a course over the summer at the student’s expense.

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The academy offers online access to K-12 curriculum and courses that are comparable to courses in the BCPS Program of Studies. Virtual academy students may combine academy courses with in-person courses at the Governor's Schools, community colleges, BTEC, or AP art, band or chorus at the student's home school.

• Virtual academy courses are asynchronous and students must have reliable internet access.
• Students wishing to participate in online learning are required to register for the virtual academy during the registration period at the home school.
• Additional meetings and registration paperwork will be required from all students enrolled in the virtual academy.

Schedule Changes

• CHANGE FROM ONE COURSE TO ANOTHER WILL BE MADE ONLY UNDER THE FOLLOWING CIRCUMSTANCES:
• Failure of a course which is a prerequisite for a scheduled course or a graduation requirement
• Human or computer error
• Change in a program of studies
• Recommendation of administration
• No move between course levels will be made after the first five weeks of a course
• Any student who withdraws from a course after the Friday of the first full week of school will receive the grade W/F (withdrew/failing). The W/F will be recorded and included when determining GPA. Usually DE.

Alternate Electives

• Be sure your alternate requests are classes you are comfortable taking.
• There is a strong chance you might very well end up in an alternate course and you will have to take that course.
• Schedules changes will NOT be made out of a requested alternate course.
• You must choose 3 alternates to complete registration.

Remember you are registering for 8 credits and 3 alternate courses.

Registration Timeline

• Complete registration requests on the portal on your own, prior to meeting with counselor.
• Beginning October 25th, School Counselors will be meeting 1 on 1 with EVERY student to ensure scheduling requests are appropriate for each student. You MUST complete requests prior to 1 on 1 meeting.
• Refer to the Program of Studies link on your Chromebook for any questions about specific class choices. Bring your questions with you to 1 on 1 meeting and we can make final decisions at that time.
• You can also go the the Registration page on the Counseling site for individual information about English, Social Studies, Math and Science. As well as BTEC and Virtual Academy.

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