Can you explain sequential electives requirement

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Well, there's something that wasn't even on my radar, and looks to be a PITA. Exactly how many slots do kids have to take electives in the first place? Is foreign language considered an elective?

Foreign Language is an elective but doesn't count in this sequential calculation.

So my kid could have taken AP CS A in 9th but did programming in 9th and then AP CS A in 10th to meet this requirement. Was it a waste of time? Yes. Did it satisfy the requirement? Also, yes.

Your kid didn't have to do that. My kid took AP CS as a sophomore and then Adv Data Structures as a senior. That satisfies the requirement. My other kid took CS Programming and then Game Design. That worked too.

Our counselor was very clear that core classes and foreign languages do not count. But band/choir/orchestra count... even if they start at the highest level in 9th grade. They are still taking sequential years of band/choir/orchestra.

Our schools doesn't have Game Design or Adv data Structures so yes he did.

What FCPS school is this? I'm sure they had some other computer class that he could have taken.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Well, there's something that wasn't even on my radar, and looks to be a PITA. Exactly how many slots do kids have to take electives in the first place? Is foreign language considered an elective?

Foreign Language is an elective but doesn't count in this sequential calculation.

So my kid could have taken AP CS A in 9th but did programming in 9th and then AP CS A in 10th to meet this requirement. Was it a waste of time? Yes. Did it satisfy the requirement? Also, yes.

Your kid didn't have to do that. My kid took AP CS as a sophomore and then Adv Data Structures as a senior. That satisfies the requirement. My other kid took CS Programming and then Game Design. That worked too.

Our counselor was very clear that core classes and foreign languages do not count. But band/choir/orchestra count... even if they start at the highest level in 9th grade. They are still taking sequential years of band/choir/orchestra.

This is good to know.

There are 4 core courses, plus a world language, so that leaves 3 slots open for electives?

During Junior and Senior year, yes. But they have to take PE/Health as a Freshman and Sophomore.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:OP here, before this thread turns into a 10 page political discussion, I still hope for more replies to my question with some facts or personal experience, like what your kid is taking to satisfy this requirement

My current Junior has this requirement. They took two sequential Theater classes Freshman and Sophmore year. I would advise going directly to cpunselor(better yet have your kid ask counselor) There may be a few sequential electives that may not be obvious.

[Anonymous]

New to the discussion. Do the current seniors have this requirement? I've never heard of it.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:New to the discussion. Do the current seniors have this requirement? I've never heard of it.

Yes, current seniors have this requirement. If you haven't heard of it, then there is no problem. Your child and their counselor have worked it out and "checked" the box.

[Anonymous]

Oh good. No. Never heard of it and it was never mentioned all four years. I am not sure what course counted for it either.

[Anonymous]

It doesn't sound like many counselors are making kids aware of this requirement for an advanced diploma though or giving a list of how it's fulfilled. FCPS should have a page that explains this. Not just make it a footnote five on their page for graduation.
https://www.fcps.edu/graduation-requirements-and-course-planning/first-time-ninth-2018-19

Shouldn't they have another subtopic page from this page on elective sequencing?
https://www.fcps.edu/academics/graduation-requirements-and-course-planning/high-school-course-sequencing

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:It doesn't sound like many counselors are making kids aware of this requirement for an advanced diploma though or giving a list of how it's fulfilled. FCPS should have a page that explains this. Not just make it a footnote five on their page for graduation.
https://www.fcps.edu/graduation-requirements-and-course-planning/first-time-ninth-2018-19

Shouldn't they have another subtopic page from this page on elective sequencing?
https://www.fcps.edu/academics/graduation-requirements-and-course-planning/high-school-course-sequencing

+1 very poor planning. They should be explaining it to all rising 9th graders.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:It doesn't sound like many counselors are making kids aware of this requirement for an advanced diploma though or giving a list of how it's fulfilled. FCPS should have a page that explains this. Not just make it a footnote five on their page for graduation.
https://www.fcps.edu/graduation-requirements-and-course-planning/first-time-ninth-2018-19

Shouldn't they have another subtopic page from this page on elective sequencing?
https://www.fcps.edu/academics/graduation-requirements-and-course-planning/high-school-course-sequencing

+1 very poor planning. They should be explaining it to all rising 9th graders.

They are explaining it. Your kids just aren't listening.

[Anonymous]

They don't seem to be the only ones.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:It doesn't sound like many counselors are making kids aware of this requirement for an advanced diploma though or giving a list of how it's fulfilled. FCPS should have a page that explains this. Not just make it a footnote five on their page for graduation.
https://www.fcps.edu/graduation-requirements-and-course-planning/first-time-ninth-2018-19

Shouldn't they have another subtopic page from this page on elective sequencing?
https://www.fcps.edu/academics/graduation-requirements-and-course-planning/high-school-course-sequencing

+1 very poor planning. They should be explaining it to all rising 9th graders.

They are explaining it. Your kids just aren't listening.

My kids aren’t rising freshman yet. I just happened to be reading the graduation requirements and saw the tiny footnote at the bottom with no further explanation. Parents need to be told of the requirements, not just the kids. It seems there is a communication failure. None of the high school parents I know knew of this requirement.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:It doesn't sound like many counselors are making kids aware of this requirement for an advanced diploma though or giving a list of how it's fulfilled. FCPS should have a page that explains this. Not just make it a footnote five on their page for graduation.
https://www.fcps.edu/graduation-requirements-and-course-planning/first-time-ninth-2018-19

Shouldn't they have another subtopic page from this page on elective sequencing?
https://www.fcps.edu/academics/graduation-requirements-and-course-planning/high-school-course-sequencing

+1 very poor planning. They should be explaining it to all rising 9th graders.

They are explaining it. Your kids just aren't listening.

My kids aren’t rising freshman yet. I just happened to be reading the graduation requirements and saw the tiny footnote at the bottom with no further explanation. Parents need to be told of the requirements, not just the kids. It seems there is a communication failure. None of the high school parents I know knew of this requirement.

Our HS has an example of course sequencing for kids, including those who want to get the IB diploma. It also has links explaining the program. And it also provides links to other programs like the academy. I think they also have a program for parents/incoming freshmen in the spring. The information is available. What else do you want?

[Anonymous]

This isn’t a graduation requirement. It’s a requirement to have a seal saying your diploma is advanced.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:It doesn't sound like many counselors are making kids aware of this requirement for an advanced diploma though or giving a list of how it's fulfilled. FCPS should have a page that explains this. Not just make it a footnote five on their page for graduation.
https://www.fcps.edu/graduation-requirements-and-course-planning/first-time-ninth-2018-19

Shouldn't they have another subtopic page from this page on elective sequencing?
https://www.fcps.edu/academics/graduation-requirements-and-course-planning/high-school-course-sequencing

+1 very poor planning. They should be explaining it to all rising 9th graders.

They are explaining it. Your kids just aren't listening.

My kids aren’t rising freshman yet. I just happened to be reading the graduation requirements and saw the tiny footnote at the bottom with no further explanation. Parents need to be told of the requirements, not just the kids. It seems there is a communication failure. None of the high school parents I know knew of this requirement.

Our HS has an example of course sequencing for kids, including those who want to get the IB diploma. It also has links explaining the program. And it also provides links to other programs like the academy. I think they also have a program for parents/incoming freshmen in the spring. The information is available. What else do you want?

Where is this for AP schools?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:This isn’t a graduation requirement. It’s a requirement to have a seal saying your diploma is advanced.

Yea that’s what we want of course. Who wouldn’t want an advanced diploma?