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2230.02 - PROGRAM OF STUDY ADOLESCENT EDUCATION (GRADES 9-12)
The Adolescent Education program addresses the intellectual, physical, social/emotional and career preparation needs of students across all programs and areas of study in grades 9-12.
Adolescent education provides students the intellectual, social/emotional, physical, and technological capacities for successful entry into adult hood. The adolescent education program provides challenging and rigorous courses in the program of study that will enable students to achieve high levels of competence so they can complete graduation requirements and be prepare to successfully enter and compete in the workplace and in postsecondary education. Students in the adolescent education program will have the opportunity to examine a system of career clusters and to select and complete a career major.
Chart V (A)
Graduation Requirements Adolescent (9-12)
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Students Entering Grade 9 in the School Years
1999 - 2000 through 2003 - 2004
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English Language Arts |
4 credits |
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English 9,10,11,12 |
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Mathematics* |
3 credits |
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Two of the three credits will be |
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Algebra I and above. |
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Science** |
3 credits |
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Coordinated and Thematic |
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Science (hereinafter CATS) 9, CATS 10, |
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and one course above the CATS 10 level. |
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Social Studies |
3 credits |
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United States to 1900, World Studies |
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to 1900, and Twentieth/Twenty-First Centuries |
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Physical Education |
1 credit |
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Health |
1 credit |
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The Arts |
1 credit |
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Career Majors*** |
4 credits |
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Career majors are to be determined |
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at the local school or county level. |
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Electives |
4 credits |
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Electives will be chosen from the |
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school's offerings of elective courses. |
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Work based Learning **** |
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Work-based learning will be |
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determined by the County. |
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Credit is to be awarded based upon either demonstrated mastery of the content standards and objectives through successful completion of the course or through tested mastery of approved content standards. In compliance with West Virginia Board of Education Policy 2515, the Board of Education shall determine the level of mastery which constitutes successful completion of a course. Students demonstrating mastery of instructional grade level objectives in the subjects are to be provided the opportunity to advance to the next grade level objectives.
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Successful completion of Applied Math I and II is equivalent to an Algebra I credit. Applied Geometry may be substituted for a formal course of geometry. |
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With parental/guardian consent, students with a declared entry or skilled level major in vocational agriculture will, upon successful completion of a Robert C. Beach Vocational Agriculture credit in grade 11 or 12, be exempt from the third required unit of credit in science. |
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Prior to students selecting career majors, opportunities for career decision making must be provided. |
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The decision regarding credit for the experiences at grades 9-12 will also be made by the Board. |
All students are strongly encouraged to complete two (2) credits in a foreign language. Elective offerings not based on WVBE content standards and objectives must have written content standards and objectives approved by the Board.
Chart V (B)
Graduation Requirements Adolescent (9-12)
for
Students Entering Grade 9 in the School Year
2004 - 2005
Courses needed for graduation require mastery of approved content standards and objectives. Students who do not demonstrate mastery of the content standards and objectives shall be provided extra help and extra time through intervention strategies.
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CORE REQUIREMENTS (17 Credits) |
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Reading and English Language Arts - |
Social Studies - 4 credits |
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4 credits |
United States to 1900 |
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English 9,10,11,12 |
World Studies to 10 1900 |
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Twentieth and Twenty-First Centuries |
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Mathematics1 - 3 credits |
Civics/Government |
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Two of the three credits will be Algebra |
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and above |
Physical Education - 1 credit |
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Science2 - 3 credits |
Health - 1 credit |
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CATS 9, CATS 10, and |
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One course above the CATS 10 level |
The Arts - 1 credit |
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CAREER MAJOR COURSES (4 Credits) |
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Professional Pathway |
Skilled Pathway |
Entry Pathway |
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Mathematics 4th credit |
Mathematics 4th credit |
Concentration - |
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(which must be above |
(which must be above |
4 credits |
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Algebra I)1 |
Algebra 1)1 |
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Science 4th credit (which |
Concentration 3 credits 3 |
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must be above CATS 10) |
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Foreign Language - |
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2 credits in one language |
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ELECTIVES (3 Credits) |
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The remaining graduation requirement are to be electives. |
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CAREER DEVELOPMENT |
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Prior to students selecting career majors, opportunities for career decision-making must be provided in grades 9-10. |
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WORK-BASED LEARNING |
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All students must participate in a work-based learning experience at some time in grades 9-12. If credit is granted for these experiences, content standards and objectives will be developed and approved by the Board. |
Footnotes for Chart V (B)
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Students in the professional and skilled pathways must earn four (4) credits in mathematics, including Algebra I and two (2) other courses above Algebra I. Successful completion of Applied Math I and II is equivalent to an Algebra I credit and a credit for a course prior to Algebra I. All students must take Algebra I or its equivalent prior to the end of the 10th grade. |
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With Parental/Guardian consent, students with a declared entry or skilled level major in vocational agriculture will, upon successful completion of a Robert C. Beach Vocational Agriculture credit in grade 11 or 12, be exempt from the third required unit of credit in science. To be eligible as a required unit for graduation, the vocational agriculture education course must: (1) build on the concepts and skills in CATS 9; (2) be taught at a level of greater complexity and depth than that of vocational agriculture courses in grades 9 and 10; (3) have WVBE approved content standards and objectives; and (4) receive WVBE approval as a vocational agriculture course that qualifies as a Robert C. Beach Vocational Agriculture credit. The school shall: |
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have on file a Parental/Guardian Consent Form with signatures of the student, parent/guardian(s) and authorized school official, that acknowledges the understanding that this class does not represent a substitute for the knowledge, skills and competencies of a third unit of science and that this course does not meet the requirement for the additional unit of laboratory science that West Virginia colleges and universities have for admission; and |
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Review with the student and his/her parents/guardians, as verified by the Parental/Guardian Consent Form, that the required third unit of science must be successfully completed if a student should change his/her major from entry or skilled level vocational agriculture education prior to graduation from high school. |
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Concentration credits are to be taken by students in both academic and technical career majors. The four (4) concentration units provided students in entry-level technical majors and two (2) of the concentration units at the skilled level must be consistent with those defined in the Required Technical Courses by career Major technical assistance document published by the WVDE. Each technical concentration in a school shall obtain and maintain an appropriate industry recognized accreditation/certification, when one is available, and shall provide students the opportunity to obtain an industry-recognized credential as part of the instructional program. |
Chart V (C)
Graduation Requirements Adolescent (9-12)
for Students Entering Grade 9 in the School Year 2005 2006 and
thereafter.
Courses needed for graduation require mastery of approved content standards and objectives. Students who do not demonstrate mastery of the content standards and objectives shall be provided extra help and extra time through intervention strategies.
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CORE REQUIREMENTS (18 Credits) |
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Reading and English Language Arts - |
Social Studies - 4 credits |
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4 credits |
United States to 1900 |
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English 9, 10, 11, 12 |
World Studies to 1900 |
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Twentieth and Twenty-First Centuries |
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Mathematics1 - 4 credits |
Civics/Government |
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(Three (3) credits required for entry pathway students entering 9th grade in 2005 - 2006) four (4) credits required for all entering 9th grade students in 2006 2007) |
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Physical Education - 1 credit |
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Health - 1 credit |
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Science2 - 3 credits |
The Arts - 1 credit |
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CATS 9, and |
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Two (2) courses above the CATS 9 level |
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CAREER MAJOR COURSES (3 Credits) |
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Professional Pathway |
Skilled Pathway |
Entry Pathway |
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Mathematics 4 credits (at |
Mathematics four (4) |
Mathematics three (3) |
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least three (3) of the four |
credits (at least three (3) of |
credits (for students |
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credits must be Algebra I |
the four (4) credits must be |
entering 9th grade in |
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and above.) |
Algebra I and above.) |
2005 2006, three (3) |
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math credits are |
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Science 4th credit (which |
Concentration three (3) |
required with at least |
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must be above CATS 9) |
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two (2) of the three (3) |
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being Algebra I and |
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Foreign language - two (2) |
above.) |
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credits in one (1) language |
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Mathematics four (4) |
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credits (for students |
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entering 9th grade in |
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2006 2007, four (4) |
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math credits are |
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required with at |
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least two (2) of the |
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four (4) credits being |
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Algebra I and above.) |
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Concentration 3-4 |
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credits3 |
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ELECTIVES (3 Credits) |
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The remaining graduation requirements are to be electives. |
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CAREER DEVELOPMENT |
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Prior to student selecting career majors, opportunities for career decision-making must be provided in grades 9-10. |
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WORK-BASED LEARNING |
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All students must participate in a work-based learning experience at some time in grades 9-12. If credit is granted for these experiences, content standards and objectives will be developed and approved by the Board. |
Footnotes for Chart V (C)
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It is the intent that all students will take mathematics annually, but must take at least three (3) mathematics classes in grades 9-12. If students begin the math sequence prior to grade 9, they should take other mathematic courses, which may include college courses, AP courses, virtual school courses, or to other advanced offerings. This principle applies to all required course sequences. The mathematic courses selected for credit must be relevant to the student's career pathway. Successful completion of Applied Math I and II is equivalent to an Algebra I credit and a credit for a course prior to Algebra I. |
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With Parental/Guardian consent, students with a declared entry or skilled level major in vocational agriculture will, upon successful completion of a Robert C. Beach Vocational Agriculture credit in grade 11 or 12, be exempt from the third required unit of credit in science. To be eligible as a required unit for graduation, the vocational agriculture education course must: (1) build on the concepts and skills in CATS 9; (2) be taught at a level of greater complexity and depth than that of vocational agriculture courses in grades 9 and 10; (3) have WVBE approved content standards and objectives; and (4) receive WVBE approval as a vocational agriculture course that qualifies as a Robert C. Beach Vocational Agriculture credit. The school shall: |
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have on file a Parental/Guardian Consent Form with signatures of the student, parent/guardian(s) and authorized school official, that acknowledges the understanding that this class does not represent a substitute for the knowledge, skills and competencies of a third unit of science and that this course does not meet the requirement for the additional unit of laboratory science that West Virginia colleges and universities have for admission; and |
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review with the student and his/her parents/guardians, as verified by the Parental/Guardian Consent Form, that the required third unit of science, must be successfully completed if a student should change his/her major from entry or skilled level vocational agriculture education prior to graduation from high school. |
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Concentration credits are to be taken by students in both academic and technical career majors. Entry level career and technical students must complete four (4) units in a concentration. The four (4) concentration units provided students in entry-level technical majors and two (2) of the concentration units at the skilled level must be consistent with those defined in the Required Technical Courses by Career Major technical assistance document published by the WVDE. Each technical concentration in a school shall obtain and maintain an appropriate industry recognized accreditation/certification, when one is available, and shall provide students the opportunity to obtain an industry-recognized credential as part of the instructional program. |
Chart VI (A)
Electives Adolescent (9-12)
(Effective until July 1, 2004)
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Reading and English Language Arts - |
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Drama |
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Journalism*** |
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Mass Media |
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Television |
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Film |
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Speech*** |
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Creative Writing |
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Technical Writing |
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Desk Top Publishing |
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AP English Courses |
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English College Courses |
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Science** |
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Advanced Biology (11/12) |
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Biology Technical Conceptual (11/12) |
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Advanced Chemistry (11/12) |
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Chemistry Technical Conceptual (11/12) |
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Advanced Environmental/Earth |
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Science (11/12) |
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Human Anatomy & Physiology |
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Advanced Physics (11/12) |
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Physics Technical Conceptual (11/12) |
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AP Science Courses |
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Science College Courses |
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Mathematics* |
Social Studies |
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Applied Mathematics I* |
Civics/Government*** |
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Applied Mathematics II* |
Economics*** |
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Geometry/Applied Geometry* |
Geography*** |
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Algebra II* |
AP Social Studies Courses |
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Conceptual Mathematics |
Social Studies College Courses |
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Trigonometry |
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Probability and Statistics |
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Pre-Calculus |
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Discrete Mathematics |
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Algebra/Geometry Preparation |
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Algebra Support |
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AP Mathematics Courses |
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Mathematics College Courses |
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Indicates math courses required to be offered. Schools must offer four (4) courses in mathematics at a level above Algebra I. |
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A minimum of one (1) course for each of the four (4) fields of science (Biological Sciences, Chemistry, Environmental Earth Sciences, and Physics) must be offered. |
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Required to be offered. |
THE ARTS
Electives must be offered to accommodate four (4) sequential levels of student achievement in music (both instrumental and choral), visual art (general art and/or studio art), dance and theatre. Additional elective offerings may be made available based upon student need and interest.
CAREER CLUSTERS AND MAJORS
Career cluster options must be made available to students to ensure that students understand the breadth and scope of careers in the world of work. Required career major courses and required electives within the majors will be determined by the county. Students may take one (1) of the following in place of a course as listed in the applicable high school program of study: 1) a higher level course, 2) a more rigorous course, 3) a College Board Advanced Placement course, 4) an IB course, or 5) a college course. Parent/guardian approval must be evidenced by signature on the students individualized transition plan. Career majors must reflect, where appropriate, professional, skilled, and entry pathway components.
DRIVER EDUCATION
A minimum of one (1) course must be offered.
FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCE
Two (2) elective offerings that include content standards and objectives that teach parenting skills to meet the stipulations of W.Va. 61-8-9A, must be offered.
FOREIGN LANGUAGE
A minimum of two (2) levels of one (1) foreign language must be offered. Languages to be offered will be determined by the County.
HEALTH
Elective offerings may be made available based upon student need and interest.
PHYSICAL EDUCATION
Elective offerings may be made available based upon student need and interest.
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Elective offerings not based on WVBE Content Standards and Objectives must have written content standards and objectives approved by the County. |
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Any course offered in lieu of a graduation requirement must first receive a WVBE approved waiver before counting towards graduation. |
Chart VI (B)
Electives Adolescent (9-12)
(Effective July 1, 2004)
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Electives Required to |
Optional Electives |
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Note: Any course offered in lieu of a graduation requirement must first receive a WVBE approved waiver before counting towards graduation. |
These courses must be offered at least in alternating years. (Effective 2004-2005) |
These courses (or others) may be offered depending on need or student demand. |
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Reading and English Language Arts |
Journalism/Newspaper/ |
Desk Top Publishing |
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Mathematics |
Algebra II |
Algebra/Geometry |
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Science |
Advanced Biology (11-12) |
Biology Technical |
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Social Studies |
Economics |
Social Studies college |
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Foreign Language |
Three (3) levels of one (1) foreign language |
Other foreign languages based on student need and interest |
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Health |
Any courses required to satisfy a career major |
Other health courses based on student need and interest |
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Physical Education |
Any courses required to satisfy a career major and one (1) lifetime physical education course1 |
Other physical education courses based on student nee and interest |
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The Arts |
Four (4) sequential levels of student achievement in music (both choral and instrumental), visual art (general art and/or studio art), dance, theatre |
Other courses in the arts based on student need and interest |
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Career Majors |
Four (4) specified courses within a major/pathway |
Other courses based on student need and interest |
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Driver Education |
One (1) course |
Other driver education courses based on student need and interest |
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Technology |
Students must be provided opportunities for advanced technology applications |
Information Technology |
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Technical Education ∙Arts and Humanities ∙Business/Marketing ∙Engineering/Technical ∙Health ∙Human Services ∙Science/Natural Resources |
80% of students in grades 9-10 must have access to at least one (1) vocational-technical foundation course. One (1) foundation course must be offered that teaches parenting skills |
Other technical education courses based on student need and interest |
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Career Development |
Students must be provided opportunities for in-depth exploration of their chosen career cluster in grades 9-10 through formal coursework, web-based or independent studies, or other alternative means. |
Footnote for Chart VI (B)
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Schools which do not currently have the number of certified physical education teachers or required physical setting may develop alternate programs that will enable current staff and physical settings to be used to meet the physical education requirements. The alternate programs shall be submitted to the West Virginia Department of Education and the Healthy Lifestyle Council for approval. Those schools needing to develop alternate programs shall not be required to implement this program until the school year commencing 2006. |
WV State Board of Education Policy 2510