Welcome Kindergarten Parents To Mrs. Diaz’s Class 2014-2015.
To The Parents of the Class of 2015
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To The Parents of the Class of 2015
Ocoee Middle SchoolNovember 9, 2010
Who is Walker Valley?
Walker Valley High School
• The goal of each student, teacher, administrator and parent should be a high school diploma for each and every child.
• A high school diploma does not guarantee success but it does provide a better opportunity to reach success.
• A high school diploma that has a solid academic element and a real world connection is a major component in building a successful life.
The High School Goal
• Students in Bradley County are required to have 28 credits for graduation.
• These credits encompass the core subjects of English, Math, Science and Social Studies. There are also requirements for World Languages, Fine Arts, Wellness, Personal Finance, an Elective Focus and Electives.
• Students have 32 opportunities to obtain the required 28 credits through the scheduling system we use.
The Goal has Requirements
• English 4 Credits• Math 4 Credits• Science 3 Credits• Social Studies 3 Credits• World Languages 2 Credits• Wellness 1.5 Credits• Fine Arts 1 Credit• Personal Finance ½ Credit• Elective Focus 3 Credits• Electives 6 Credits
Credits
Classes are 90 minutes each 4 classes per semester Flex Classes 45 minutes per day for one semester ½ Flex 90 minutes for nine weeks At the end of each semester a student completes 4
credits
Block Schedule
The Academy at WVDenny Collins - Principal
A minimum of one Math per year:9th Grade = Algebra I10th Grade = Geometry11th Grade = Algebra II12th Grade = Math IV, Statistics, Pre-Calculus, Calculus or Bridge Math
A minimum of one English per year:English 9English 10English 11English 12
Academics
Science*◦ 9th Physical Science◦ 10th Chemistry◦ 11th Biology*This is the sequence the Tennessee Department of Educationasks us to follow.
Social Studies9th World History or World Geography10th Government/Career Management11th American History12th Economics/Personal Finance
Science and Social Studies
World Languages +◦ 80% of our students are now taking the required World
Languages in their sophomore year.◦We offer Spanish, French and German
Fine Arts+◦Band, Choir, Art, Drama, Guitar, Music Theory, and Music
Literature and Styles Wellness
One credit is the required Wellness course plus ½ credit more.Interscholastic Athletics, Marching Band, Cheerleading will
substitute for the ½ Credit above the class.
◦ + These qualify as an Elective Focus
World Languages, Fine Arts and Wellness
Many offerings are available in these areas of study; Agriculture Business Computer Information Systems and Applications Criminal Justice Engineering Design Family and Consumer Sciences Health Sciences Marketing Media Concepts
Career and Technical Education
The Elective Focus gives students an opportunity to have an area of study they wish to give extra concentration to. This can be any subject area that is above and beyond the minimum requirement for graduation.
As an example students that wish to have an Elective Focus in Science can take three science courses beyond Biology in order to qualify for the Focus credit.
Elective Focus and Electives
Electives constitute those courses which are beyond the scope of the 22 state requirements.
These courses are student/parent/counselor chosen and can be classes of interest to the student or career driven choices.
Electives
Anchor Club Beta Club DECA FCCLA FFA FTA HOSA Jr. Civitan
Clubs, Sports, and Activities
Key Club Model UN Mu Alpha Theta NHS NTHS SGA Skills USA Spanish Club TSA
Clubs, Sports, and Activities
Art Faith Films Chess Green Team Crochet Ruriteens Drama Club Shootin’ Stangs FBLA Super Scrappers FCA
Clubs, Sports, and Activities
School Involvement Circle of Champions Tennessee Scholars Yearbook "The Spill" Chamber of Commerce Youth Leadership Boys'/Girls' State Career Fair
Clubs, Sports, and Activities
Health Fair Reality Check Class Olympics Drama Production Musical Production Mustang Maniacs
Clubs, Sports, and Activities
Community Involvement Relay for Life Southern Heritage Food Drive Thanksgiving baskets Easter baskets Creating Christmas Memories Blood Assurance Blood Drive
Clubs, Sports, and Activities
Volley for a Cure Reading to elementary students Habitat for Humanity Haiti Relief Efforts Chamber of Commerce Job Shadowing
Clubs, Sports, and Activities
Marching Band Concert Band Jazz Band Color Guard Percussion Ensemble All East TN and All State Bands
Musical Organizations
Chorus 9th Grade Choir Concert Choir Chamber Choir All East TN and All State Choirs
Musical Organizations
Football Boys Soccer Boys Tennis Boys Basketball Girls Tennis Girls Basketball Baseball
Clubs, Sports, and Activities
Girls Soccer Softball Wresting Volleyball Boys Bowling Boys Cross country Girls Bowling
Clubs, Sports, and Activities
Girls Cross Country Cheerleading Boys Track Girls Track Boys Golf Girls Golf
Clubs, Sports, and Activities
Caring professionals who put students first! Proud parents of great kids! Great kids who achieve, excel and go beyond the
minimum.
“Combining yesterday’s wisdom with today’s successes to empower tomorrow’s leaders.”
We are Walker Valley!
We are WalkerValley