1.WESTWolverines POTOMAC Home of the Academic Advising for the 2014-2015 School Year

2. STANDARDADVANCED STUDIESStandard Units of CreditVerified Units of CreditStandard Units of CreditVerified Units of CreditEnglish4242Mathematics*3142Laboratory Science*3142History and Social Sciences*4142Health and Physical Education22Economic and Personal Finance11World Languages, Fine Arts or Career & Technical Education*2SUBJECTElectives* TOTAL+ 1 additional verified credit of the students choosingWorld Language 3Fine Arts/CTE3 (includes 2 sequential) 221+1 additional verified credit of the students choosing3 62692 3. Course Offerings 4. Electives Core Courses English 10 English 10 Honors English 11 English 11 Honors AP English 11/Lang Comp English 12 English 12 Honors English 12 DE AP English 12/Lit Comp Advanced Composition Shakespeare Studies Film Study Debate Creative Writing 1 Creative Writing 2 Journalism 1 Journalism 2 Journalism 3 Journalism 4 Photojournalism 1 Photojournalism 2 Photojournalism 3 Photojournalism 4 Reasoning Skills Expanding Literacies 1 Expanding Literacies 2 5. Core Courses World Hist & Geog 2 World Hist & Geo 2 Honors AP World History VA & U.S. History VA & US Hist. Honors AP US History VA & US Government VA & US Gov Honors AP US Government AP US & Comparative Gov.Elective Courses Psychology S1 Sociology S2 AP European History AP Human Geography AP Psychology World Religions AP Microeconomics S1 AP Macroeconomics S2 Law In Action 6. Chemistry Chemistry Honors Active Physics Physics 1 Physics Honors Geosystems Geosystems Honors Human Anatomy & Physiology Oceanography AP AP AP APBiology Chemistry Physics C Environmental Science 7. Courses Beyond Algebra 2 Discrete Math Algebra 1 Pt. 1 S1 Algebra 1 S2 Algebra 1 Geometry Geometry Honors Algebra 2 Algebra 2 Honors Algebra 2 StrategiesPrecalculus w/Trig Precalculus w/Trig HonorsAP Calculus AB AP Calculus BC Multivariable Calculus S1 Matrix Algebra S2Probability and Statistics AP Statistics Computer Science AP Computer Science 8. Amer Sign Lang 2 Amer Sign Lang 3French 1 French 2 French 3 French 4 French 5 AP French Language Latin 1 Latin 2 Latin 3 Latin 4 AP Latin-VergilGerman German German German1 2 3 4Spanish Spanish Spanish Spanish Spanish1 2 3 4 5Span Fl Spkrs 1 Span Fl Spkrs 2 Span Fl Spkrs 3AP Spanish Lang Spanish for Career App. 9. Core Courses HPE 9 HPE 10 (Drivers Ed)Elective Courses Advanced PE Level 1 Advanced PE Level 2 Sports Medicine Personal Fitness - Level 1 Personal Fitness - Level 2 Personal Fitness Level 3 10. Studio Art 1 Studio Art 2 Studio Art 3 Portfolio Prep 3D Studio Art Portfolio Prep AP Art Drawing AP Art 2D Design AP Art 3D Design Ceramics 1 Ceramics 2 Sculpture 1 Sculpture 2Computer Graphics 1 Computer Graphics 2 Computer Graphics 3 Comp Graph 4 Port Prep Photography 1 Photography 2 Photo 3Portfolio Prep Photo 4Portfolio Prep Visual Communications 1 Visual Communications 2 Visual Communications 3 11. Principles of Business Accounting Advanced Accounting Business Law S1 Business Mgmt. S2 Econ/Personal Finance Info Tech Fundamentals Information Systems Advanced Information Systems Webpage Development Programming Advanced Programming Bus Coop (1pd) Bus Coop (2pds) 12. Marketing Advanced Marketing Fashion Marketing 1 Fashion Marketing 2 Sports and Entertainment Marketing Entrepreneurship Marketing Co-op 13. Design & Technology Electronics Aerospace Basic Technical Drawing Advanced Drawing Engineering Drawing Architectural Drawing Intro Engineering Research and Development Engineering STEM Engineering - Honors Advanced Electronics and Robotics Honors 14. Gourmet Foods & International Foods Early Childhood Education 1 Early Childhood Education 2 Child Development 15. Theater Arts Technical Theater Professional Music Theatre Actors Studio Band (level based on audition) Orchestra (beginning, concert, symphony, sinfonietta) Jazz Ensemble Percussion Ensemble Chorus (Women's, Men's, Colonial, Bella Voce) Piano Lab Guitar Guitar Ensemble (11-12) AP Music Theory Music Sampler 16. Leadership (Application and Interview)AJROTCPeer Helping (Interview required)Peer MediationAVID (by application)(Interview required) 17. Fashion Design Health Science Pharmacy Tech Dental Careers Professional TV Production Medical Assistant Occupational/Physical Therapy Criminal Justice Music & Computer Technology Dance Network Administration Oracle Landscape Architecture Hotel Marketing Culinary Arts Animal Science Auto Technology Cosmetology Electrical Construction A+ Auto Collision HVACSpecialized technical courses held at West Potomac, Edison, Fairfax, Falls Church, Marshall and Chantilly AcademiesTWO TRAVEL PERIODS MAY BE REQUIRED FOR COURSES AT ANOTHER ACADEMY 18. Complete the application formAttach to the application Transcript with current semester grades Copy of attendance record Statement written by the student about their interest and experiences related to the courseStudents are not enrolled in the course until accepted by the Academy. 19. CourseworkExpectations Extra-curricular Activities Work Leisure Activities Family Commitments 20. After you have completed your form, please turn it in to your school counselor.Use cautionbe realistic. DO NOT OVERLOAD! Choose 7 classes Choose 2 alternative electives 21. February 12 19: Rising Seniors (through English 11 classes) February 24 February 28: Rising Juniors (through English 10 classes) March 3- March 7: Rising Sophomores (through English 9 classes) Late forms/incomplete forms = delay in your registration (you may miss out on the courses you want!) 22. Course Offerings booklets can be found with your teacher, at WPHS Library, the public library AND on the West Potomac website: www.fcps.edu/WestPotomacHS under Student Services Academic Advising