New Kent High School Class of 2024 Course Offering Information
The rising 9th-grade course offering information sessions at New Kent High School for the Class of 2024 provide details on standard and advanced diploma requirements, verified credits, and course selections in English and Social Studies. Students are guided on preparing for life after high school through various pathways like work, military, trade/technical schools, or colleges/universities. Details on diploma discipline areas, credits needed, and elective options are outlined to help students plan their academic journey effectively.
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Rising 9thGrade Course Offering Information Sessions New Kent High School Class of 2024 January 14-15, 2020
High School and Beyond: The Connection Your future begins NOW! You have many options for life after high school. How you prepare now affects those choices! School to work Military Trade/Technical School 2yr/4yr College or University
Standard Diploma Discipline Area Number of Credits 4 3 3 3 In Addition: Successful completion of a board-approved career and technical education credential -AND- One virtual course, which can be non credit bearing. (Satisfied through Econ. & Per. Finance Class in 11th) English Mathematics Lab. Science History/ Soc. Science Health/ PE Fine Arts, For. Lang or CTE Economics Electives Total 2 2 1 4 22
Advanced Diploma Discipline Area Number of Credits 4 4 4 4 In Addition: One virtual course, which can be non credit bearing. (Satisfied through Economics and Personal Finance Class in 11thgrade) English Mathematics Lab. Science History/ Soc. Science Health/ PE Foreign Lang. Fine Art/ CTE Economics Electives Total 2 3 1 1 3 26
Verified Credits *Student Passes the Course & its SOL Discipline Area Standard Diploma Advanced Diploma English 2 2 Mathematics 1 1 Laboratory Science 1 1 History and Social Science 1 1 Total 5 5
English Freshmen Sophomores English 9 (General or Honors) English 10 (General or Honors) Seniors Juniors English 11 (General/Honors/DE) English 12 (General/Honors/DE) *All levels of English, for all grades will have required summer reading. Check PowerSchool to see what level!
Social Studies Advanced Diploma: 4 credits Standard Diploma: 3 credits Freshmen Sophomores World History 2 (General or Honors) World Geography (General or Honors) AP Human Geography World History 1 (General or Honors) Juniors Seniors Government (General/Honors/AP) AP Human Geography (elective option) Virginia US/History (General/Honors/AP) AP Human Geography (elective option) AP Courses require completion of summer work.
Advanced Diploma: 4 math cr. (Alg. II is required) Standard Diploma: 3 math cr. Mathematics Sequencing Algebra I or Algebra I Pts. 1 and 2 Geometry or Geometry Pts. 1 and 2 Algebra Functions and Data Analysis Algebra II DE Statistics Algebra II Discrete Math or Math Analysis Please refer to the back page of the Program of Study for a detailed flow chart. DE Quantitative DE Pre Calculus DE Calculus DE Statistics
Advanced Diploma:4 credits (Chemistry is required) Standard Diploma:3 credits Science Freshmen Sophomores Environmental Science Biology (Honors) Biology (General or Honors) Chemistry Seniors Juniors Ecology, Geology, Oceanography, Chemistry, Physics, Anat/Physiology AP Environmental DE Biology AP Chemistry Ecology, Geology, Oceanography, Chemistry, Physics, Anat/Physiology AP Environmental DE Biology AP Chemistry AP/DE Courses require completion of summer work.
Electives Available to 9th Graders Art 1-2 Ceramics 1-2 Concert Band 1 Concert Choir 1 Digital Applications Computer Information Systems Advanced Computer Information Systems Craft Design 1-2 Electronics Technology 1-2 French (Levels 1-3) Graphic Arts Design Guitar 1-2 Horticultural Sciences/Practices Greenhouse/Plant Production Introduction to Marketing Sports Enter., Rec/Marketing Introduction to Theatre Arts Advanced Acting Intro to Engineering Painting 1-2 Principles of Business and Marketing Professional Music Theatre Public Speaking Technical Theatre Intermediate Technical Theater TV & Media Production 1 Spanish (Levels 1-3)
What Does a Block Schedule Look Like? Day Terms 1 2 3 4 Ceramics I 9175B.1 Musselman, Susan Geometry 3143B.8 Bartle, Kim Spanish II 5520B.4 Marin, Shelly Env. Science 03003B Ward, C S1 Room: ART3D 1(A-B) S1 Room: A213 2(A-B) S1 Room: A207 3(A-B) S1 Room: B125 4(A-B) S1 A Spanish III 5530B.3 World History I 2342A.1 Brittingham, Kimberlee Room: A132 2(A-B) S2 English 9H 1130A.3 Health/PE Grade 9 7300B.3 S2 Burnett, Virginia Room: A101 1(A-B) S2 Bierie, Irene Room: B129 4(A-B) S2 Strickland, Allison Room: A135 3(A-B) S2 Ceramics I 9175B.1 Musselman, Susan Room: ART3D 1(A-B) S1 Spanish III 5530B.3 Geometry 3143B.8 Bartle, Kim Room: A213 2(A-B) S1 World History I 2342A.1 Brittingham, Kimberlee Room: A132 2(A-B) S2 Spanish II 5520B.4 Marin, Shelly Room: A207 3(A-B) S1 English 9H 1130A.3 Env. Science 03003B Ward, C Room: B125 4(A-B) S1 Health/PE Grade 9 7300B.3 S1 B S2 Burnett, Virginia Room: A101 1(A-B) S2 Strickland, Allison Room: A135 3(A-B) S2 Bierie, Irene Room: B129 4(A-B) S2
Our Daily Bell Schedule Early Bell: 7:37 a.m. *We have 3, 30-minute lunch periods. Your lunch period depends on the lunch assigned to your 3rd period teacher. It varies each semester. First Block: 7:40-9:05 a.m. *Each day we have an Intervention & Enrichment time at 10:38 a.m. It functions like ROAR. Teachers also generally stay after one day a week. We have Homework Camp in the library two days a week so you can catch the activity bus. Second Block: 9:10-10:35 a.m. Intervention Enrichment (IE): 10:38-11:05 Third Block/Lunches: 11:10-1:00 p.m. Fourth Block: 1:05-2:30 p.m.
Expectations Faculty/staff truly care about your success, but you need to invest in your success! Students are expected to adhere to ALL school rules. Review the Program of Study, and the NKCPS Handbook for important high school information/guidelines. The following are outlined: Discipline Attendance Medicine Policies And More!
Extracurricular Activities Clubs Include: Sports: Football Baseball/Softball Basketball Track/Cross Country Soccer Tennis Field Hockey Golf Wrestling Volleyball Swimming Cheerleading New Kent High School Drama Club Spanish Club Forensics Scholastic Bowl International Thespian Troupe 7644 Model United Nations National Art Honor Society Eternity Club Future Business Leaders of America(FBLA) Fellowship of Christian Athletes Youth Alcohol & Drug Abuse Prevention Project(YADAPP) 9th -12th Grade Officers BETA SCA
Fall Freshmen Orientation ALL incoming Freshmen and parents/guardians are strongly encouraged to attend. Students who do not attend orientation will receive a class schedule on the first day of school. There is not a make up session for orientation. Freshmen Orientation is typically held in late August, the week before school opens.
School Counseling Department Counselor/Student Ratio: 1:333 Individual & Group Counseling Classroom Lessons Career Education Testing: SAT & PSAT Dual Enrollment Governor s School AP Bridging Communities Parent Conferences Scheduling/Course Planning 504/IEP Mtgs. Dual Enrollment/AP courses Crisis Intervention/Safety Plans Scholarship/College applications Graduation Preparation Freshmen Orientation Homebound Students Consultation-teachers, parents, outside agencies College Representative Visits Special Events Employment Information Summer Jobs Part Time Employment And much more!
How To Contact Us! The School Counselors encourage parent contact and student meeting requests! To maximize a parent s time appointments are always encouraged. Liz Ahlfield eahlfield@nkcps.k12.va.us 804-966-9693 Last Names A-F Kirstin Russow krussow@nkcps.k12.va.us 804-966-9692 Last Names G-N Pam Nixon pnixon@nkcps.k12.va.us 804-966-8507 Last Names O-Z Bonnie Minor SchoolCounselingSecretary/Registrar bminor@nkcps.k12.va.us 804-966-9675
Next Steps Complete online elective requests tonight. Choose wisely-elective choices are firm! Step 1 Counselors will receive level placements for core subjects from 8th grade teachers this spring. Step2 Final placements are subject to change based on end of year SOL scores and grades. Step3 Schedules will be dispersed to students at the end of summer during Freshmen Orientation. Step 4
2020 2020- -2021 Scheduling Form 2021 Scheduling Form Current 8 Current 8th th Graders Graders Please Remember: 8th grade teachers determine whether your student will take Honors/General level for core subjects. They will use grades, MAP scores, and teacher recommendations, along with final SOL scores. Honors/General levels are available for English, History and Science. Math does not have Honors or General designations. Subject Course Name English 9 General or Honors (Possibly English Support Class) Notes Teachers will determine level. English Math will vary based on current math course. Teachers will determine level. Alg. I, Alg. Parts, Geom., Geom. Parts, or Alg. II (Possibly Math Support Class) Math Teachers will determine level. World History I General or Honors History STUDENT NAME: Science Environmental Science General or Biology Honors Hlth. & P.E. Hlth. & P.E. 9 Teachers will determine level. Required Elective Alternate Electives Must select 3 1st Choice Electives 1- Elective Select 3 first-choice electives. Pay attention to prerequisites and other requirements for electives. 2- Elective Select 3 different electives for your alternates. 3- Alternate Electives
