For rising 9th graders

1. Welcome to Monticello High School
Rising 9th Grade Transition Lesson
www.k12albemarle.org/monticello

2. Overview of 9th Grade Transition
Activities
 Today: meet your high school counselor and learn more about
Today
Monticello High School
 Dec 18th: Curriculum Expo at 7:00 at MHS
 Jan 18th: Health Science Academy applications are due
 Jan-March 15st: meet with your 8th grade counselor to talk about
teacher recommendations and register for 9th grade classes
 Apr 16th: visit Monticello High School
 August: parent-student orientation night at MHS
August

3. Goals For Today
 Introduce the Guide to High School Credit Courses
 Review diploma types, graduation requirements and
verified credits
 Understand the importance of a career plan
 Understand the registration process and teacher
recommendations

4. Review of the Guide to High
School Credit Courses
 Guide to High School Credit Courses- booklet
containing all of the class descriptions and a valuable
tool in helping you figure out what courses/course
levels to choose.
 Please ensure you take time to review the Guide to
High School Credit Courses prior to meeting with
your school counselor. It can be found on the
Albemarle County Public Schools website and you will
be given a copy by your 8th grade counselor.

5. Review of Graduation
Requirements
 Diploma types and credit requirements
• Standard diploma: 22 credits and 6 SOLs (verified credits)
• Advanced diploma: 26 credits and 9 SOLs (verified credits)
 What is a credit?
• Passing a course equals one credit.
 What is a verified credit?
• Passing both the course and the end of course SOL.
• Example: Pass Algebra 1 class and pass Algebra 1 SOL
 Every student should have a 4-year plan!!!

6. Standard Diploma
Subject Area Standard Verified
Credits Credits
English 4 2
Math 3 1
Science 3 1
History & Social Science 3 1
Health & Physical Education 2
World Language, Fine Art or Career and 2
Technical Education
Economics/Personal Finance 1
Electives 4
Student Selected Tests 1
Total 22 6

7. Advanced Studies Diploma
Subject Area Standard Verified
Credits Credits
English 4 2
Math 4 2
Science 4 2
History & Social Science 4 2
Health & Physical Education 2
World Language 3
Fine Arts or Career and Technical Education 1
Economics/Personal Finance 1
Electives 3
Student Selected Tests 1
Total 26 9

8. 4- Year Plan
Grade Diploma English Social Studies Math Science Health/PEElec World Lang/ Electives Verified
Type tive Elective Credits
Middle Advanced
School Diploma
6-8 Fine Art/:
Advanced English 9 *World History I *Algebra I *Earth Science Health I ___________
9 *Geometry *Biology Phys Ed I Econ &
*Algebra II Personal
Standard English 9 *World History I *Algebra I *Earth Science Health I ___Finance___
Fundamental Phys Ed I 3 other
Skills electives:
Advanced English 10 *World History *Geometry *Biology Health II ____________
10 II *Algebra II *Chemistry Phys Ed II ____________
Math Analysis ____________
_
Standard English 10 *World History Alg Funct. Data *Biology Health II *** Standard
II *Geometry Phys Ed II Diploma
*Algebra I Sequence 1:
____________
Advanced *English 11 *US/VA History *Algebra II *Chemistry Sequence 2:
11 (2 SOLs) Math Analysis Physics Internship/Coo ____________
College Alg/Trig Ecology p 4 other
Standard *English 11 *US/VA History Alg Funct. Data *Chemistry electives:
(2 SOLs) *Algebra II Physics ____________
*Geometry Ecology ____________
Animal Stud ____________
Advanced English 12 US/VA Gov’t. Math Analysis Physics ____________
12 AP Math or Dual AP Sci. *** 1 of the 6
Enrollment Math __________ electives must
College Alg/Trig be a Fine Art or
CTE
____________
_
Standard English 12 US/VA Gov’t. Additional Math Additional Sci Econ &
(opt.): (opt.): Personal ______
____________ __________ ___Finance___ _
*Algebra II Total
*Geometry
Alg Funct. Data

9. Registration Process and Teacher
Recommendations
 Your teachers will make recommendations for
your courses and levels
 It is very important that you follow your
teacher recommendations
 SOLs do have an impact on your class
schedule, so do your best
 THE RECOMMENDATIONS ARE NOT A
COPY OF YOUR SCHEDULE!

10. Registration Process and Teacher
Recommendations
Teachers make recommendations for courses and course levels. These
recommendations are reviewed during the registration meeting.
Standard level is offered as a college preparatory/school-to-work
program. This level provides a broad base of knowledge and emphasizes
realistic application of concepts.
Academic/Advanced level is offered as a college preparatory/school-to-
work program. Students in this level class are engaged in a rigorous
curriculum designed to stimulate and encourage academic growth and
performance.
Honors level is designed for students demonstrating exceptional
aptitude and achievement in the discipline, and a desire to pursue the
curriculum beyond the Academic /Advanced level of study. Honors
students are expected to be self-motivated, independent learners able
to engage in self-instruction through independent reading, projects, and
research.

11. Typical 9th Grade Schedule
 English
 Math
 History
 Science
 Health I /PE I (one 9 weeks of each)
 World Language (depending upon diploma type)
 Elective
 Elective

12. Monticello High School Schedule
Monday Friday
Tuesday Wednesday Thursday
Mentorship Mentorship Mentorship Mentorship Mentorship
(8:55-9:00am) (8:55-9:00am) (8:55-9:00am) (8:55-9:00am) (8:55-9:00am)
Mustang Morning Mustang Morning Mustang Morning Mustang Morning Mustang Morning
(9:05-9:30am) (9:05-9:30am) (9:05-9:30am) (9:05-9:30am) (9:05-9:30am)
Period 1A, 1B Period 1A, 1B Period 1A, 1B Period 1A, 1B Period 1A
(semester courses) (semester courses) (semester courses) (semester courses) (9:35-10:18am)
or Period 1A or Period 1B or Period 1A or Period 1B
(yearlong courses) (yearlong courses) (yearlong courses) (yearlong courses) Period 1B
(9:35-11:00am) (9:35-11:00am) (9:35-11:00am) (9:35-11:00am) (10:23-11:00am)
Period 2A, 2B Period 2A, 2B Period 2A, 2B Period 2A, 2B Period 2A
(semester courses) (semester courses) (semester courses) (semester courses) (11:05am-11:45am)
or Period 2A or Period 2B or Period 2A or Period 2B
(yearlong courses) (yearlong courses) (yearlong courses) (yearlong courses) Period 2B
(11:05am-1:00pm) (11:05am-1:00pm) (11:05am-1:00pm) (11:05am-1:00pm) (12:20pm-1:00pm)
L1: 11:00am-11:30am L1: 11:00am-11:30am L1: 11:00am-11:30am L1: 11:00am-11:30am L1: 11:00am-11:30am
L2: 11:45am-12:15pm L2: 11:45am-12:15pm L2: 11:45am-12:15pm L2: 11:45am-12:15pm L2: 11:45am-12:15pm
L3: 12:30pm-1:00pm L3: 12:30pm-1:00pm L3: 12:30pm-1:00pm L3: 12:30pm-11:00pm L3: 12:30pm-1:00pm
Period 3A, 3B Period 3A, 3B Period 3A, 3B Period 3A, 3B Period 3A
(semester courses) (semester courses) (semester courses) (semester courses) (1:05-1:43pm)
or Period 3A or Period 3B or Period 3A or Period 3B
(yearlong courses) (yearlong courses) (yearlong courses) (yearlong courses) Period 3B
(1:05-2:25pm) (1:05-2:25pm) (1:05-2:25pm) (1:05-2:25pm) (1:48-2:25pm)
Period 4A, 4B Period 4A, 4B Period 4A, 4B Period 4A, 4B Period 4A
(semester courses) (semester courses) (semester courses) (semester courses) (2:30-3:08pm)
or Period 4A Or Period 4B or Period 4A or Period 4B
(yearlong courses) (yearlong courses) (yearlong courses) (yearlong courses) Period 4B
(2:30-3:50pm) (2:30-3:50pm) (2:30-3:50pm) (2:30-3:50pm) (3:13-3:50pm)

13. MONTICELLO HIGH SCHOOL
9th GRADE ELECTIVES CAREER PATHWAYS
2013-2014
Please refer to the Program of Studies for complete listings, descriptions, and prerequisites.
ART, AV, COMMUNICATION, & HUMANITIES BUSINESS, FINANCE, MARKETING, & HOSPITALITY & TOURISM SERVICES
African-American Lit. INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY Culinary Arts I
Art I-IV This pathway includes these Career Clusters: Principles of Business & Marketing
Basics of Tech Theater Business Management & Administration World Languages: see below for list of languages
Chorus I – IV Finance HEALTH SERVICES
Concert Band Information Technology Culinary Arts I
Creative Writing I, II Marketing, Sales, & Service Health & Medical Sciences I, II
Debate ½ cr. Business Management Medical Terminology
Design, Multi-Media & Web Tech. I, II Computer Info Systems I, II Mediation Training I (½ cr.)
Drama I – IV Computer Science I, II World Languages: see below for list of languages
Humanities I – III Design, Multi-Media & Web Tech. I, II LEGAL, PROTECTIVE, EDUCATION &
Improv Comedy Digital Imaging Technology I, HUMAN SERVICES
Intro to Film and Basic Visual Studies Office Specialist I, II, III This pathway includes these Career Clusters:
Jazz Band I – IV (zero period) Principles of Business & Marketing Education & Training
Journalism I – IV Smart Money Management/Economics Human Services
Marching Band Yearbook I– IV Law, Public Safety, Corrections & Security
Multimedia Crafts I – IV World Languages: see below for list of languages Government & Public Administration
Percussion Ensemble ENGINEERING, TECHNOLOGY, SCIENCE, Air Force Junior ROTC I-IV , ROTC Drill, and ROTC
Photography I – III & NATURAL RESOURCES Raiders
Speech & Communication Air Force Junior ROTC I –IV Computer Info. Systems I, II
Stage Band I – IV (zero period) Computer Science I, II Debate
String Ensemble I – IV Design, Multi-Media & Web Tech. I, II Health & Medical Sciences I, II
TV Production I, II, III Geospatial Technology Mediation Training I (½ cr.) & II (1 cr.)
Film and Video Editing Green Energy Design Principles of Business & Marketing
Vocal Jazz Ensemble Green Energy Technology Speech & Communication ½ cr.
Wind Ensemble (Audition) Materials & Processes Technology World Languages: see below for list of languages
Women’s Ensemble-Advanced (Audition) Math, Engineering & Science Academy (see below)
Yearbook I - IV Technical Drawing
World Languages: see below for list of languages World Languages: see below for list of languages
ADDITIONAL ELECTIVES, ENRICHMENT, & CAREER EXPERIENCES
World Languages: French, Spanish, Russian, Chinese, Latin, German, Japanese
Air Force Junior ROTC I – IV and ROTC Drill (zero period)
Math, Engineering and Science Academy at Albemarle High School-must enroll at AHS (see your school counselor for information and application procedure)
Health and Medical Sciences Academy at Monticello High School-must enroll at MoHS (see your school counselor for information and application procedure)
AVID- admission criteria apply
Leadership 1 cr. I – IV
ESOL -admission criteria apply
Smart Money Management/Economics
Summer Camps (CATEC) –Architecture and Construction: sessions for rising 8th-10 th ;Culinary Arts and Cosmetology (rising 8th-10th)

14. New Program at MHS!
Health and Medical Sciences Academy
(page 10 of the course guide)
 Apply by Jan 18th – The website for the Academy is
www.k12albemarle.org/hmsa Applications are available with your
counselor but it is recommended that you apply online at the
website listed above.
 Students accepted into the program will have the following
specialized (designed to prep students for a Health/Medical field
career) classes in their schedule English, Science, History, Latin,
Health and Medical Science

15. Clubs at Monticello High School
 ACE—engineering activities
 Animal Rights Club-activities supporting the rights of animals
 Big Brother Big Sister Club—upperclassmen mentoring underclassmen and helping with transition
activities
 Celtic/Blue Grass/Fiddle Club—traditonal celtic music/dance exploration and appreciation
 Chemistry -Experience chemistry beyond what is taught in the classroom
 Chess/Strategy- compete and improve your skills.
 Debate- hone your research, argumentation, and presentation skills
 Environthon— study and practice in preparartion for a competition based on science and problem solving
skills
 FCA (student sponsored)- offers students a forum for discussion of faith based topics
 Fencing-Promote fencing for competition and for fun.
 Garden Club– learn how to grow your own fruits and vegetables
 Key Club-opportunities to perform service, build character and develop leadership.
 Model UN(United Nations)-students step into shoes of ambassadors from UN member states to debate
current issues on the organization’s agenda.
 Otaku—appreciation and exploration of Japanese Anime
 Recycling- Raise awareness of conservation and recycling efforts at MHS.
 SHOUT(Students, Hopes, Outcries, United, Together)-S.H.O.U.T is a club that supports school clubs
(social) activities year round.
 Student Rationalists dedicated to the study of reason as it applies to current world events
 TOMS Shoes---fundraising and activities in support of providing the impoverished with footwear
 Volleyball game, set, match! Improve your game make new friends…

16. Sports at Monticello High School
 Cheerleading  Wrestling
 Cross Country  Baseball
 Field Hockey  Softball
 Football  Outdoor Track
 Girls Volleyball  Girls Soccer
 Golf  Boys Soccer
 Girls Basketball  Girls Tennis
 Boys Basketball  Boys Tennis
 Indoor Track  Girls Lacrosse
 Swimming  Boys Lacrosse

17. Q & A Time
with
Big Siblings