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Smithfield High School�Tenth grade

Course Selection and

Post-Secondary Planning

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Counselor Assignments

  • Mrs. Davidson
    • Last Names A-D
  • Ms. Aydlett
    • Last Names E-J
  • Dr. Gray
    • Last Names K-Ri
  • Mrs. Booth
    • Last Names Ro-Z

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Standard Diploma�22 Standard Credits and 5 Verified Credits

Standard Verified

  • English 4 2
  • Mathematics 3 1
  • Laboratory Science 3 1
  • History & Social Sciences 3 1
  • Health & P.E. 2
  • Emergency Health Training
  • Fine Arts/F. Lang/CTE 2
  • Econ & Pers Finance 1
  • Electives (2 sequential) 4
  • One Virtual Class (Econ/PF)
  • AP or Honors course, or CTE Credential
  • Demonstration of the 5 Cs

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Advanced Diploma�26 Standard Credits and 5 Verified Credits

Standard Verified

  • English 4 2
  • Mathematics 4 1
  • Laboratory Science 4 1
  • History & Social Sciences 4 1
  • Health & P.E. 2
  • Emergency Health Training
  • Foreign Language 3 or 2 and 2
  • Fine Arts/CTE 1
  • Econ & Pers Finance 1
  • Electives (2 sequential) 3
  • One Virtual Class (Econ/PF)
  • AP or Honors course, or CTE Credential
  • Demonstration of the 5 Cs

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Program of Studies

  • The Program of Studies can be found on the SHS Guidance page and IWCS website.
  • Use the POS to find:
    • Graduation requirements
    • Course descriptions
    • Prerequisites
    • Grade appropriate courses
    • Sequential courses

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English

  • English 11
  • Honors English 11
  • AP Language & Composition (yearlong - 2 credits)
  • DE English 11 (advanced weight)

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  • Electives
    • Creative Writing
    • Photojournalism I, II

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History and Social Science

  • VA/US History
  • Honors VA/US History
  • AP United States History (yearlong - 2 credits)

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  • Electives
    • Sociology

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Mathematics

  • Algebra, Function, and Data Analysis
  • Geometry
  • Honors Geometry (honors weight)
  • Algebra II
  • Honors Algebra II/Trigonometry (honors weight)
  • Functions Trigonometry (honors weight)
  • DE Math Analysis (advanced weight)
  • DE Probability and Statistics (advanced weight)
  • Honors Calculus (honors weight)
  • AP Calculus AB (advanced weight)
  • AP Calculus BC (advanced weight)

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Science

  • Biology
  • Honors Biology I (honors weight)
  • Earth Science
  • Honors Earth Science (honors weight)
  • Oceanography
  • Astronomy
  • Chemistry (honors weight)
  • Physics (honors weight)
  • Anatomy & Physiology (honors weight)
  • AP Biology (advanced weight)
  • DE Chemistry (advanced weight)

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REMEMBER: You must take either CHEMISTRY or PHYSICS if you are earning an ADVANCED DIPLOMA.

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Foreign Language

  • Spanish I, II, III, IV

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Fine Arts

  • Theater Arts I, II, III, IV
  • Symphonic, Concert, Jazz Band
  • Beginning Chorus
    • Intermediate Chorus
    • Advanced Chorus
  • Art I, II, III, IV
    • AP Studio Art

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REQUIRED!!

  • All students are required to take ECONOMICS and PERSONAL FINANCE as a virtual course.
  • This is a graduation requirement.

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  • Econ/PF School Day
  • Econ/PF Independent Study (this can be a 9th credit)

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Career and Technical Education

Double blocked (4 credit CTE Programs)

  • Livestock Production Management (Windsor)
  • Agriculture Production Management (Windsor)
  • Early Childhood Education I, II (Windsor)
  • Cosmetology I, II (Windsor)
  • Building Trades I, II, III, IV (Windsor)
  • Culinary Arts I, II, III (Smithfield)
  • Nurse Aide I, II (Smithfield - one year program)
  • Welding I, II, III (Smithfield)

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NOTE: Some classes have prerequisites - check program of studies

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Career and Technical Education

Business and Education Technology

  • Information Technology Fundamentals
    • Programming
      • Advanced Programming
    • Database Design & Management
      • Advanced Database Design & Management
    • Cybersecurity Fundamentals I, II
      • Cybersecurity Security Technology

NOTE: Some classes have prerequisites - check program of studies

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Career and Technical Education

Career Connections

  • DE Virginia Teachers for Tomorrow I
  • DE Virginia Teachers for Tomorrow II

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NOTE: Some classes have prerequisites - check program of studies

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Career and Technical Education

Marketing

  • Entrepreneurship Education
  • DE Marketing
  • DE Advanced Marketing

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NOTE: Some classes have prerequisites - check program of studies

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Career and Technical Education

Technology Education

  • Engineering Explorations I
    • Engineering Analysis & Applications II
    • Engineering Concepts & Processes III
    • Engineering Practicum IV

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  • Manufacturing Systems Technology I
    • Manufacturing Systems Technology II

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NOTE: Some classes have prerequisites - check program of studies

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Career and Technical Education

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Military Sciences

  • Army JROTC I, II, III, IV

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NOTE: Some classes have prerequisites - check program of studies

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Special Programs

  • Governor’s School for the Arts
    • Grades 9-12, applications close in December
    • gsarts.org
  • Governor’s School for Science and Technology
    • Three strands: Biological Science, Engineering, Computational Science
    • Grades 11-12, applications open Dec. of sophomore year
    • Prerequisites required for each strand
    • nhrec.org/gsst

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Steps to Take Now to Prepare for College and Beyond

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Take the most challenging courses!

  • Take the most challenging courses you can handle.

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  • Select electives to develop and advance your interests.

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Pursue the Five Core Subjects

  • English
  • Math
  • Social Studies
  • Science
  • Foreign Language

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Note: To gain acceptance at competitive 4-year colleges (VT, UVA, W&M, CNU, JMU), take core subjects all four years and go above what is required by your diploma requirements

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Pursue Honors, Dual Enrollment, & Advanced Placement Courses

AP, Honors, and Dual enrollment courses allow even more challenge and may provide college credit.

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Honors, DE, and AP courses offer weighted credit and can help build a solid GPA.

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DE courses are through Camp Community College

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AP exam policy: https://apstudents.collegeboard.org/getting-credit-placement/search-policies

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Prepare For Standardized Tests

Participate in self-study and preparation classes on test taking skills.

Standardized Test to be taken during High School:

  • PSAT - October for 10th & 11th grades
  • SAT/ACT - usually spring of 11th grade
  • AP EXAMS - May of the year enrolled
  • SOLs - End of each semester

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College Board and Khan Academy can help prepare for SAT testing.

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Develop Strengths and Skills

  • Extracurricular activities will enhance your profile.

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  • Develop your skills through involvement in 2-4 activities during high school.

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  • Find a leadership role.

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  • Give back to your school community and local community.

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Develop Accountability

  • Develop personal accountability within your family, school, and community.
  • Learn to accept consequences, manage time, and assume financial responsibility.

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Course Selection Form

Rising 11th Grade Selection Form