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henrico county public schools dr patrick russo superintendent of schools post office box 23120 henrico virginia 23223-0420 804 652-3600 dear students and parents this planning guide which describes henrico county public schools middle and high school programs and courses is being provided to assist students and parents in making prudent educational decisions in preparing for the 21st century parents thank you for continuing to work with counselors teachers and administrators to help your child develop an educational plan when students take advantage of the many options in henrico county public schools they will ready themselves for the challenges of college and the workplace students thank you for continuing to develop important habits and attitudes as you learn the content of the courses described in this guide success in school just as in all walks of life requires planning hard work self-discipline and respect for others together as a team we will continue to provide excellent opportunities for all students the employees of henrico county public schools are here to serve you and welcome your questions comments and suggestions sincerely patrick j russo ed.d http www.henrico.k12.va.us an equal opportunity employer

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henrico county public schools academic career plan dob high school standard adv technical standard technical modified virginiacareerview.org virginiawizard.org virginiamentor.org tentative career cluster/plan name middle school specialty center program gr 7 gr 8 gr 9 gr.10 gr.11 diploma choice advanced post secondary plans this individualized plan is tentative and will be reviewed annually do not be overly concerned with th th th selecting electives for the 10 11 and 12 grades as these may change based on interest and availability your school counselor will help you develop your plan and will monitor your progress grade 9 yearverified verified verified high school credit courses in middle school years 6-8 grade 10 yearcourse english 10 english 11 course grade 11 year grade 12 yearverified english 9 english 12 total credits advanced studies standard technical health p.e 9 total credits health p.e 10 total credits total credits th total credits advanced technical diploma requirements-26 credits subject units of credit english 4 mathematics 4 laboratory science 4 social studies 4 world language 3 3 years of one or 2 years each of 2 languages class of 2014 and beyond graduation requirements for students who first entered the 9 grade in 2010-11 standard diploma requirements-26 credits subject units of credit english 4 mathematics 4 laboratory science 4 social studies 4 world language 3 sol testing requirements diploma requirements-22 credits subject units of credit english 4 mathematics 3 laboratory science 3 social studies 3 health/physical education 2 world lang/fine arts/career 2 economics/per finance 1 electives 4 total 22 3 years of one or 2 years each of 2 languages economics/per finance 1 economics/per finance 1 health/physical education 2 health/physical education 2 fine or career/tech ed 1 fine arts or career/technical ed 1 career/tech ed sequence 3 electives 3 total 26 total 26 courses completed to satisfy mathematics requirements shall include at least two different courses for standard diplomas and three different courses for advanced diplomas from among algebra 1 algebra 2 geometry or other mathematics courses above the level of algebra 2 diploma requirements-22 credits subject units of credit english 4 mathematics 3 laboratory science 3 social studies 3 health/physical education 2 world lang/fine arts 1 economics/per finance 1 career/tech ed sequence 4 electives 1 total 22 advanced diploma 2 english 2 mathematics 2 science 2 social studies 1 student selected test 9 total standard diploma 2 english 1 mathematics 1 science 1 social studies 1 student selected test 6 total student s signature parent s signature counselor s name date http www.henrico.k12.va.us verified course course course

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program of studies grades 6-12 a planning guide for students and parents table of contents academic and career plan 3 section i requirements and options graduation requirements 8 overview of high school program options chart 13 section ii general information accreditation 16 adding or dropping high school courses 16 advanced placement examinations program 16 apprenticeship 16 college credit 17 community service learning 17 competency-based career and technical education cbcte 17 comprehensive high schools 17 comprehensive school health programs 17 cumulative grade point average gpa class rank 17 diploma seals 18 dual enrollment 19 eligibility for activities middle school and high school 20 english as a second language esl 20 essentials of the curriculum 21 examinations 21 exceptional education 21 gifted and advanced learners 21 grading scale and honor roll 22 homebound instruction 22 instructional grouping 22 maggie l walker governor s school for government and international studies 23 military science/jrotc 24 ncaa clearinghouse for college-bound athletes 24 nontraditional programs 24 number of periods per day 26 promotion policies 26 school counseling 26 school/parent communication on student progress 26 sequential electives standard diploma 27 specialty centers 27 standards of learning sol end-of-course tests verified credits and substitute assessments 27 student activities 29 summer programs 29 testing program an overview of division-wide standardized tests and local assessments 30 page http www.henrico.k12.va.us

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section iii career and technical education career clusters 32 descriptions and course offerings for each cluster and cte industry credential information 33-35 agriculture,food&naturalresources hospitality&tourism architecture&construction humanservices arts,a/vtechnology&communications informationtechnology businessmanagement&administration law,publicsafety,corrections&security education&training manufacturing finance marketing government&publicadministration science,technology,engineering&mathematics healthscience transportation,distribution&logistics technical center programs an overview of offerings 36-37 high tech academy 38 section iv specialty centers curriculum models with course descriptions centerforthearts 40 centerforcommunications 43 centerforeducationandhumandevelopment 44 centerforengineering 46 centerforthehumanities 48 centerforinformationtechnology 49 centerfortheinternationalbaccalaureateib 51 centerforleadership,government,andglobaleconomics 59 centerforscience,mathematics,andtechnology 61 centerforworldlanguages 63 section v course descriptions agriculturaleducation 66 art 66 businessandinformationtechnology 68 drivereducation 69 dualenrollmentcourses 69 english/languagearts 70 englishasasecondlanguage 72 exceptionaleducation 73 exploratorycourses-middleschools 77 familyandconsumersciences 77 healthandmedicalsciences 78 healthandphysicaleducation 78 marketing 79 mathematics 80 militaryscience-jrotc 81 music 81 reading 83 science 83 socialstudies 85 technologyeducation 87 tradeandindustrialeducation 90 virginiarandolpheducationcenter 92 vocationalalternativeeducation 93 worldlanguages 93 educationalspecialists 99 specialtycenterinformation 99 henricocountymiddleschools 100 henricocountyhighschools,technicalcentersandspecialprograms 101 henricocountyschoolboard 102 administrativestaffforinstruction 102 hcpsmissionstatementandbeliefs 107 http www.henrico.k12.va.us

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s ection i requirements and options

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note 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 graduation requirements state of virginia standard diploma standard diploma course requirements standard credits effective with students entering ninth grade in 2003-04 through 2010-2011 4 3 3 3 2 1 standard credits effective with students entering ninth grade in 2011-2012 4 3 3 3 2 discipline area english mathematics [note 1 laboratory science [notes 2 6 history social sciences [notes 3 6 health physical education verified credits effective for ninth graders 2003-04 and beyond 2 1 1 1 fine arts or career technical education world languages fine arts or career technical education economics personal finance electives [note 4 total student selected test note 5 2 1 4 22 1 6 6 22 note 1 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 note 2 courses completed to satisfy this requirement shall include course selections from at least two different science disciplines earth science biology chemistry or physics note 3 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 note 4 courses to satisfy this requirement shall include at least two sequential electives note 5 a student may utilize additional tests for earning verified credit in computer science technology career and technical education or other areas as prescribed by the board in 8 vac 20-131-110 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 or 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 electives sequential electives ­ any series of courses that are used to fulfill the elective requirements for a standard or modified standard diploma in which the content increases or expands in scope and sequence as students move through the various levels of the courses board of education guidelines for sequential electives for the standard and modified standard diploma · · · · 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 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 a standard unit of credit is awarded for a course in which the student receives 140 clock hours of instruction and successfully completes the objectives of the course as evidenced by a passing grade a verified unit of credit is awarded for a course in which the student earns a standard unit of credit and achieves a passing score on a corresponding end-of-course standards of learning test or a substitute assessment approved by the board of education regular education students who successfully complete all academic coursework required for the standard or 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 8sectioni-requirementsandoptions http www.henrico.k12.va.us

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note 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 graduation requirements state of virginia advanced studies diploma standard credits effective with students entering ninth grade in 2003-04 through 2010-2011 4 standard credits revised advanced studies diploma effective with students entering ninth grade in 2011-2012 4 4 4 4 3 2 1 1 2 24 3 advanced studies diploma course requirements discipline area verified credits effective for ninth graders 2000-01 and later 2 mathematics [note 1 english laboratory science [note 2 world languages [note 4 4 4 4 3 2 2 2 history social sciences [note 3 health physical education fine arts or career technical education 2 1 economics personal finance electives student selected test note 5 total 1 26 9 note 1 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 note 2 courses completed to satisfy this requirement shall include course selections from at least three different science disciplines from among earth science biology chemistry or physics or completion of the sequence of science courses required for the international baccalaureate diploma note 3 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 note 4 the advanced studies diploma contains a requirement for either three years of one world language or two years of two languages note 5 a student may utilize additional tests for earning verified credit in computer science technology career or technical education or other areas as prescribed by the board in 8 vac 20-131-110 a standard unit of credit is awarded for a course in which the student receives 140 clock hours of instruction and successfully completes the objectives of the course as evidenced by a passing grade a verified unit of credit is awarded for a course in which the student earns a standard unit of credit and achieves a passing score on a corresponding end-of-course standards of learning test or a substitute assessment approved by the board of education regular education students who successfully complete all academic coursework required for the standard or 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 standards of learning tests needed to upgrade their certificate of program completion to a diploma http www.henrico.k12.va.us sectioni-requirementsandoptions9

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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 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 8th grade year graduation requirements state of virginia modified standard diploma discipline area english mathematics [note 1 modified standard diploma course requirements standard credits 4 3 2 2 2 1 6 20 laboratory science [note 2 history social sciences [note 3 health physical education fine arts or career technical education electives [note 4 total in addition to these credits students must · pass the 8th grade english reading literature and research standards of learning test or · pass the 11th grade english reading literature and research standards of learning test and · pass the 8th grade mathematics standards of learning test or · earn a verified credit in high school mathematics 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 ­ any series of courses that are used to fulfill the elective requirements for a standard or modified standard diploma in which the content increases or expands in scope and sequence as students move through the various levels of the courses board of education guidelines for sequential electives for the standard and modified standard diploma · 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 a standard unit of credit is awarded for a course in which the student receives 140 clock hours of instruction and successfully completes the objectives of the course as evidenced by a passing grade a verified unit of credit is awarded for a course in which the student earns a standard unit of credit and achieves a passing score on a corresponding end-ofcourse standards of learning test or a substitute assessment approved by the board of education graduation requirements ­ state of virginia special diploma to receive a special diploma a student must receive exceptional education services and meet the requirements specified in his/her individualized education plan iep 10sectioni-requirementsandoptions http www.henrico.k12.va.us special diploma

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beginning with the ninth-grade class of 2011-2012 and beyond a student may earn a standard technical diploma standard technical diploma course requirements discipline area english mathematics [note 1 laboratory science [notes 2 5 history social sciences [notes 3 5 health physical education fine arts or world languages economics personal finance career technical education [note 4 electives student selected test [note 6 total standard credits standard technical diploma 4 3 3 3 2 1 1 4 1 22 verified credits 2 1 1 1 graduation requirements state of virginia standard technical diploma 1 6 note 1 courses completed to satisfy this requirement shall include at least three different course selections from among algebra i geometry algebra functions and data analysis or algebra ii or other mathematics courses above the level of algebra ii note 2 courses completed to satisfy this requirement shall include course selections from at least three different science disciplines from among earth science biology chemistry or physics or completion of the sequence of science courses required for the international baccalaureate diploma note 3 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 note 4 courses completed to satisfy this requirement must include a career concentration as approved by the board if a career concentration includes a specific assessment approved by the board and the student is eligible to take the assessment then the student must take this assessment note 5 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 i the student selected verified credit and ii 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 as an additional test to verify student achievement note 6 a student may utilize additional tests for earning verified credit in computer science technology career and technical education economics or other areas as prescribed by the board in 8vac20-131-110 a standard unit of credit is awarded for a course in which the student receives 140 clock hours of instruction and successfully completes the objectives of the course as evidenced by a passing grade a verified unit of credit is awarded for a course in which the student earns a standard unit of credit and achieves a passing score on a corresponding end-of-course standards of learning test or a substitute assessment approved by the board of education http www.henrico.k12.va.us sectioni-requirementsandoptions11

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beginning with the ninth-grade class of 2011-2012 and beyond a student may earn an advanced technical diploma advanced technical diploma course requirements discipline area english standard credits advanced technical diploma 4 4 4 4 2 3 1 1 3 1 26 9 verified credits 2 graduation requirements ­ state of virginia advanced technical diploma mathematics [note 1 laboratory science [note 2 2 2 2 history social sciences [note 3 health physical education world languages [note 4 fine arts or cte economics and personal finance career technical education [note 5 electives student selected test [note 6 total note 1 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 note 2 courses completed to satisfy this requirement shall include course selections from at least three different science disciplines from among earth science biology chemistry or physics or completion of the sequence of science courses required for the international baccalaureate diploma note 3 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 note 4 courses completed to satisfy this requirement shall include three years of one language or two years of two languages note 5 courses completed to satisfy this requirement must include a career concentration as approved by the board if a career concentration includes a specific assessment approved by the board and the student is eligible to take the assessment then the student must take this assessment note 6 a student may utilize additional tests for earning verified credit in computer science technology career or technical education economics or other areas as prescribed by the board in 8vac20-131-110 a standard unit of credit is awarded for a course in which the student receives 140 clock hours of instruction and successfully completes the objectives of the course as evidenced by a passing grade a verified unit of credit is awarded for a course in which the student earns a standard unit of credit and achieves a passing score on a corresponding end-of-course standards of learning test or a substitute assessment approved by the board of education 12sectioni-requirementsandoptions http www.henrico.k12.va.us

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overview of high school program options henrico county public schools exploring careers and planning for high school comprehensive high schools academic core english mathematics science social studies world languages middle school high school options career clusters academic and technical programs of studies offered in all high schools advanced placement/honors college prep standard academic prep and dual enrollment human services information technology law public safety corrections security manufacturing marketing science technology engineering mathematics transportation distribution logistics agriculture food natural resources fine arts career and technical education architecture construction arts a/v technology communications general academics business management administration education training finance government public administration health science hospitality tourism electives specialty centers technical centers jrotc specialized college-preparatory programs requiring application for admission center for the arts henrico high school center for communications varina high school center for education and human development glen allen high school center for engineering highland springs high school center for the humanities hermitage high school center for information technology deep run high school center for the international baccalaureate program henrico and j r tucker high school center for leadership government and global economics douglas s freeman high school center for science mathematics and technology mills e godwin high school center for world languages j r tucker high school specialized technical concentrations available to all high school students beginning in the 11th grade with an application for admission required during the 10th grade year hermitage technical center career clusters and dual enrollment highland springs technical center career clusters high tech academy and dual enrollment nontraditional programs military studies at six high schools naval jrotc henrico high school varina high school marine jrotc hermitage high school highland springs high school j r tucker high school air force jrotc deep run high school personalized program of studies requiring application for admission academy at virginia randolph excel enrichment academy center for diversified studies gad/isaep/ged creative school involvement online credit recovery evening school of excellence program for academic and career empowerment regional high school offering a college-preparatory program requiring application for admission maggie l walker governor s school for government international studies post-secondary options four-year college two-year college other professional training apprenticeship military service work force living and working in the 21st century http www.henrico.k12.va.us sectioni-requirementsandoptions13

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s ection ii general information

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