Registration and Course Guide
2017 - 2018
100 Independence Blvd
Christiansburg, VA 24073
(540)382-5178 (Main Office)
(540)382-5186 (Counseling Office)
http://modx.mcps.org/chs/
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Mission Statement 3
Our Beliefs 3
Diploma Types 4
Certificate of Program Completion/Vocational Certification 5
GED Program (ISAEP) 5
Transfer Student information (verified credits) 5
Grading Scale 6
Attendance 6
Placement/Promotion Procedure 6
VHSL Requirements 6
NAIA (National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics) 7
NCAA Eligibility Requirements 8
Diploma Seals 9
Scheduling Information 10
Schedule Changes 10
Level Changes 10
Other Course Opportunities 11
Advanced Placement 11
College Zone 11
Dual Enrollment (DE) 11
Virtual Virginia 11
Early College Scholars……………………………………………………………………………….12
SWVGS (Course Codes Initiated in Fall 2008) 12
English 13
English Electives 14
Social Studies 17
Social Studies Electives 18
Mathematics 20
Mathematics Electives 20
Science 22
Foreign Language 24
Health and Physical Education 28
Fine Arts 29
Governor's STEM Academy Introduction ……………………………………………………………..32
CTE Exploratory Classes 35
Business and Information Technology 35
Agriculture 36
Marketing 37
Family and Consumer Sciences 37
Health and Medical Sciences 38
Engineering and Architecture 38
Technology Education 38
Trade and Industrial 39
Cosmetology 39
Career Connections…………………………………………………………………………………..40
Mission Statement
Our mission at Christiansburg High School is to provide opportunities for students to become productive and responsible citizens as they prepare for life in our ever-changing world.
Our Beliefs
We, the faculty and staff of Christiansburg High School, believe that our learning community should provide opportunities for students to...
Develop respect for themselves, other people, and the world around them.
Develop a sense of personal responsibility for their learning and their actions.
Develop social skills that will enable them to communicate effectively and adapt successfully to their environment.
Learn to be tolerant of differences that exist in people, cultures, and opinions.
Become actively involved in their school and environment.
Enrich their academic, fine arts, and career/technical skills.
Grow socially and emotionally, while using resources that include the school and the community.
Learn and mature in a safe, nurturing environment.
"Montgomery County Public Schools is an equal opportunity education institution and will not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, and/or age in its activities, programs or employment practices as required byTitle VI, Title IX and Section 504."
Types of Diplomas and Certificates
(SOL’s passed)
English / 4 / 2
Math (through Alg II) / 4 / 2
Laboratory Science (including Chemistry or Physics) / 4 / 2
History / 4 / 2
Health & Physical Education / 2
Foreign Language (2 years of 2 or 3 years of 1) / 3 or 4
Fine Arts / 1
Economics and Personal Finance / 1 Beginning with the Class of 2015
Virtual Course / 1Beginning with the Class of 2017
CTE / 1
Electives / 2
Student Selected / 1
Total / 26 / 9
Advanced Studies Diploma
Standard Diploma
Discipline Area / Standard Diploma / Verified credits(SOL’s passed)
English / 4 / 2
Math / 3 / 1
Laboratory Science / 3 / 1
History / 3 / 1
Health & Physical Education / 2
Fine Arts / 1
Economics and Personal Finance / 1 Beginning with the class of 2015
Virtual Course / 1 Beginning with the Class of 2017
Electives (2 sequential electives) / 5
Student Selected / 1
Total / 22 / 6
*Freshman entering in 2013 and later must have an approved CTE credential to earn the Standard Diploma. Two sequential electives are required for the Standard Diploma regardless of the freshman entering year.
Modified Standard Diploma-
Subject / CreditsEnglish / 4
Math** / 3
Science / 2
Social Studies*** / 2
Health & PE / 2
Fine Arts / 1
Vocational (CTE) / 1
Sequential Elective / 2
Other Credits / 3
Total / 20
Special Diploma
Students with disabilities who complete the requirements of their Individualized Education Program (IEP) and do not meet the requirements for other diplomas are awarded Special Diplomas.
Certificate of Program Completion/Vocational Certification
Students who do not qualify for diplomas because they are unable to meet the SOL requirements may be awarded a Certificate of Program Completion if they complete a prescribed course of study. Students who are enrolled in a course of study leading toward a standard diploma who fail to earn the necessary verified units of credit may qualify for this certificate.
GED Program (ISAEP)
Christiansburg High School offers GED options for students who are between the ages of 16-18. This program has different requirements that satisfy the ultimate goal of preparing the student to pass the GED test and to enter the vocational component to the GED program that is required in order to prepare students for the workforce. Your child’s school counselor can help student determine if this program is appropriate for them.
Verified credit requirements for students who first transfer into Virginia Public Schools after the 2002-2003 school yearGrade Level Student
Enters Virginia Public Schools / Standard Diploma / Advanced Studies Diploma
During ninth or the beginning of tenth grade / No change in requirements / No change in requirements
During tenth or the beginning of eleventh grade / 1 English, 1 mathematics, 1 social studies, and 1 science / 2 English, 1 mathematics, 1 social studies, 1 science and
1 student-selected test
During eleventh or the beginning of twelfth grade / 1 English and 1 student-selected test / 1 English and 3 student selected tests
During twelfth grade / If Virginia diploma requirements cannot be met, the previous school should award diploma or student can request that the local school board seek a waiver from the Virginia Department of Education / If Virginia diploma requirements cannot be met, the previous school should award diploma or student can request that the local school board seek a waiver from the Virginia Department of Education
Transfer Student information (verified credits)
Grading Scale
Montgomery County Public SchoolsGRADING SCALE
A ...... 100-90 ...... Superior
B...... 89-80 ...... Above Average
C...... 79-70...... Average
D ...... 69-60 …...... Below Average
F...... 59 and below...... Failing
Attendance
Attendance Procedures: CHS firmly believes that regular attendance is necessary if each student is to receive the full benefits of class instruction. Excessive absenteeism generally results in poor learning and unsatisfactory grades. Also, good attendance habits have carry-over value for employment and later-life activities.
The following attendance procedures are in effect:
1. A student who exceeds nine (9) total absences in a term course or eighteen (18) total absences in a year course will not receive credit for that class regardless of grade average.
2. All absences will be identified as documented or undocumented.
3. Absences caused by state-mandated testing, field trips, school-sponsored activities, VHSL activities, late bus, conferences with school staff, involuntary court appearance, death in family, religious holidays will not contribute to the maximum number of absences.
Attendance Appeals: Absences that result in a loss of credit may be appealed to the local school review panel. A student needing to schedule an attendance appeal must contact the appropriate assistant principal. Attendance appeals should be arranged within five (5) days of notification of loss of credit. Further information on attendance appeals may be found in the Student Code of Conduct. For more information on attendance, please refer to the Student Code of Conduct Handbook.
Placement/Promotion Procedure
Recommendations concerning instructional placement of students are the responsibility of the teacher and other professional staff directly involved with the students. The final decision concerning placement, however, rests with the principal. Promotion at the high school level is based on the guidelines listed below:
• Students who are promoted from grade 8 will be placed in grade 9.
• Students in high school progress toward graduation on a course-by-course basis. Students take courses based upon academic performance, academic needs, graduation requirements, and previous credits earned.
• Graduation requirements for students shall be those in effect at the time the student entered the ninth grade for the first time.
• Assignment of class standing is made on the following basis:
Promotion/Retention Policy9th to 10th grade / A student must pass English 9 and earn at least 4 other credits (5 total credits)
10th to 11th grade / A student must pass English 10 and earn at least 10 other credits (11 total credits)
11th to 12th grade / A student must pass English 11 and earn at least 16 other credits (17 total credits)
A student is strongly encouraged to attend summer school if English is failed or if two or more academic courses are failed.
Students also may need to attend summer school for VHSL eligibility.
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VHSL Requirements
Eligibility Requirements for VHSL Athletic Activities for the 2013-2014 school years are as follows:
The student must be in good standing with the school.
The student cannot have been enrolled in the last four years of high school for a period of more than eight consecutive semesters, beginning with the semester in which he/she was enrolled for the first time in ninth grade.
The student must be enrolled in the school he/she represents not later than the fifteenth day of the semester.
The student must enroll, remain enrolled in, and complete at least three classes for credit during the current semester.
The student must have passed and received credit in three classes in the previous term.
The student must be under the age of 19 years old before August 1, 2013.
The student cannot have enrolled in one high school and subsequently transfer and enroll in another high school without corresponding change in the residence of his/her parents or guardian.
The student must receive a sports physical after May 1, 2012. This physical is valid for the 2013-2014 school year only.
NAIA (National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics)
● Eligibility: High school graduation, plus two out of three of these requirements:
1. Minimum of 18 on ACT or 860 on the SAT
2. Minimum GPA of a 2.0 on a 4.0 scale
3. Graduate in the top half of your class
www.PlayNAIA.org
NCAA Eligibility Requirements
Core Courses
NCAA Division I requires 16 core courses as of August 1, 2008. This rule applies to any student first entering any Division I college or university on or after August 1, 2008. See the chart below for the breakdown of this 16 core-course requirement.
NCAA Division II requires 16 core courses as of August 1, 2013. See the breakdown of core-course requirements below.
Test Scores
Division I has a sliding scale for test score and grade-point average. The sliding scale for those requirements is shown on page two of this sheet.
Division II has a minimum SAT score requirement of 820 or an ACT sum score of 68.
The SAT score used for NCAA purposes includes only the critical reading and math sections. The writing section of the SAT is not used.
The ACT score used for NCAA purposes is a sum of the four sections on the ACT: English, mathematics, reading and science.
All SAT and ACT scores must be reported directly to the NCAA Eligibility Center by the testing agency. Test scores that appear on transcripts will not be used. When registering for the SAT or ACT, use the Eligibility Center code of 9999 to make sure the score is reported to the Eligibility Center.
Grade-Point Average
Only core courses are used in the calculation of the grade-point average. Be sure to look at your high school’s list of NCAA-approved core courses on the Eligibility Center's Web site to make certain that courses being taken have been approved as core courses. The Web site is www.eligibilitycenter.org.
Division I grade-point-average requirements are listed on page two of this sheet.
The Division II grade-point-average requirement is a minimum of 2.000.
NCAA DIVISION I SLIDING SCALE CORE GRADE-POINT AVERAGE/TEST-SCORE
New Core GPA/ Test Score Index
Core GPA SAT ACT
Verbal and Math Only
3.550 and above 400 37
3.525 410 38
3.500 420 39
3.475 430 40
3.450 440 41
3.425 450 41
3.400 460 42
3.375 470 42
3.350 480 43
3.325 490 44
3.300 500 44
3.275 510 45
3.250 520 46
3.225 530 46
3.200 540 47
3.175 550 47
3.150 560 48
3.125 570 49
3.100 580 49
3.075 590 50
3.050 600 50
3.025 610 51
3.000 620 52
2.975 630 52
2.950 640 53
2.925 650 53
2.900 660 54
2.875 670 55
2.850 680 56
2.825 690 56
2.800 700 57
2.775 710 58
2.750 720 59
2.725 730 59
2.700 730 60
2.675 740-750 61
2.650 760 62
2.625 770 63
2.600 780 64
2.575 790 65
2.550 800 66
2.525 810 67
2.500 820 68
2.475 830 69
2.450 840-850 70
2.425 860 70
2.400 860 71
2.375 870 72
2.350 880 73
2.325 890 74
2.300 900 75
2.275 910 76
2.250 920 77
2.225 930 78
2.200 940 79
2.175 950 80
2.150 960 80
2.125 960 81
2.100 970 82
2.075 980 83
2.050 990 84
2.025 1000 85
2.000 1010 86
OTHER IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Division II has no sliding scale. The minimum core grade-point average is 2.000. The minimum SAT score is 820 (verbal and math sections only) and the minimum ACT sum score is 68.
16 core courses are required for Division I and II.
The SAT combined score is based on the verbal and math sections only. The writing section will not be used. ACT sum score is all four parts combined.