getting ready for high school welcome class of 2019
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GETTIN
G READY
FOR H
IGH
SCHOOL
WELC
OME CLA
SS OF
2019
WHAT
TO E
XPECT
IN H
IGH
SCHOOLEverything “counts”
Permanent record
Post-secondary planning
Autonomy
Opportunities
Freedom
Read
Study
Get organized
Do your work & turn it in—all the time, every time!
Pay attention to timelines & deadlines
Communicate with your teachers
Take Responsibility
HOW TO BE SUCCESSFUL IN HIGH SCHOOL:
PROGRAM OF STUDIES FOR 2015-2016
Description of all our classes
Graduation requirements
SOL requirements
Special programs and opportunities
Can be found on the BWHS website under the School Counseling link
HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
There are two types of diplomas you can earn:
Standard Diploma
Advanced Studies Diploma
Standard DiplomaAcademic Areas Credits SOL Verified Credits
English 4 2
Social Studies 3 1
Mathematics 3 1
Science 3 1
Health/Physical Education 2
Foreign Language, Fine Arts, or Career & Technical Education
2
Economics and Personal Finance 1
Electives 4
Student Selected Verified Credit 1
Total 22 6
Advanced Studies DiplomaAcademic Areas Credits SOL Verified Credits
English 4 2
Social Studies 4 2
Mathematics 4 2
Science 4 2
Foreign Language 3
Health/Physical Education 2
Fine Arts or Career & Technical Education 1
Economics and Personal Finance 1
Electives 3
Student Selected Verified Credit 1
Total 26 9
DIPLOMAS – REVIEW
STANDARD DIPLOMA22 credits and 6 SOL’s
Core subjects = 3 required in each subject
No specific foreign language requirement
2 credits in fine arts, CTE, or foreign language
ADVANCED STUDIES26 credits and 9 SOL’s
Core subjects = 4 required in each subject
Foreign language requirement: 3 year of one language: or 2 years of 2 different languages
1 credit in fine arts or CTE
SOL COURSES
Reading (Eng. 11) Earth Science
Writing (Eng. 11) Biology
Chemistry
Algebra 1 World History 1
Geometry World History 2
Algebra 2 US History
COURSE LEVELS FOR ENGLISH, SOCIAL STUDIES, AND SCIENCE
Academic
Course content and expected student performance require additional reading and writing at a rigorous level.
Academic is a “college-bound” level.
Honors and Pre-Advanced Placement
Course content is rapidly paced with additional depth. Lessons are often designed to be complex, abstract, and open-ended.
HONORS CLASSES:
ADVANCED PLACEMENT
Advanced Placement classes are challenging college-level courses that 10th, 11th and 12th grade student may take while in high school.
Anyone who meets the prerequisites and is willing to do the work can enroll in an Advanced Placement course.
English LiteratureEnglish Language
Calculus ABCalculus BCComputer Science A
Statistics
BiologyChemistryPhysics Environmental Science
Studio Art
PsychologyHuman GeographyEconomicsWorld HistoryUnited States HistoryGovernment
FrenchLatinGermanSpanish
ADVANCED PLACEMENT
EVERY FRESHMAN WILL TAKE:
English 9: Honors or AcademicWorld History: Pre-AP or Academic
(WH/Geog. 1)Science: Usually Earth Science, Honors
or AcademicMath: Next class in sequence
Health & Physical Education 9
Elective: Maybe a foreign languageElective: Your choice
MATH PROGRESSION
1. Algebra 1
2. Geometry
3. Algebra 2 or Algebra 2 w/ Trig
4. Advanced Algebra/Pre-calculus or Math Analysis
FRES
HMAN SCIE
NCE
Earth ScienceHonorsAcademic
BiologyHonors
FRESHMAN SCIENCEEarth Science Honors vs. Biology Honors
Biology is a tenth grade course. A small percentage of freshmen opt to take this course.
Honors Biology has a research component which is covered in Earth Science Honors
Students who “skip” the freshman Earth Science will miss important science content
Skipping Earth Science is not recommended by LCPS or BWHS for any student
AOS students receive Earth Science instruction and take the Earth Science SOL
Students need three different sciences for the ASD
Full-Year Electives (does not cover all courses available to freshmen) Technical Drawing & Design: This class provides students the fundamental knowledge to create illustrations, models, & prototypes virtually using computer aided design software. Students interested in engineering should consider taking this course. (Formerly CADD 1) Materials & Processes: Students focus on industrial/technical materials & processes to fabricate usable products while learning the safe use of tools & equipment related to analysis, testing, & processing of metals, plastics, woods, ceramics & composite materials. (Formerly Tech. Ed. 1) Technology Foundations: This course is designed as an Introduction to Engineering that includes interactive learning & Design Brief activities. Content Areas may include CNC Machining, Engineering Structures, Video Game Design & Robotics.(Formerly Applied Tech 1) Computer Information Systems 1: Students will learn how to use Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint. They will also have an opportunity to earn Microsoft industry certifications in each application – MOS. The course also provides opportunities for FBLA competitive events. Intro. To Business and Marketing: Students will be introduced to the fields of business and marketing. This class is a pre-requisite for the Sports, Entertainment and Rec. marketing class. Journalism: Students learn about the history of the American media, legal & ethical issues surrounding today's media, how to discern various types of media & sources. Students will also write a variety of stories that will expose them to different ideas while enhancing their writing skills.
Music Appreciation: A fun and interesting class in which all types of music and performing arts are studied. Areas of curriculum include, classical, jazz, broadway, motion picture soundtracks, rock n’ roll and modern rock. Art 1: A survey of different visual art forms including drawing, painting, sculpture, printmaking, ceramics, photography, and computer graphics. This class is a prerequisite for Photography, Sculpture, and Drawing & Painting which students take in the 10 th, 11th, & 12th grades. Guitar: Four levels (different classes) of guitar are offered from Beginning Guitar to Artist Guitar. Placement is assigned by the instructor. Auditions will be held in the Spring at ERMS. Orchestral Strings: Four levels of strings are offered from Beginning Orchestra to Artist Orchestra. Placement is assigned by the instructor. Auditions will be held in the Spring at ERMS. Band/Performance Ensemble: All rising 9th grade band students are placed in Ensemble 1. Individual auditions in the Spring will decide their final placement. Theater Arts: Students are exposed to the major elements of theater including performance and production. Improvisation, mime, basic acting, theater history, settings, costuming, make-up, and lighting are covered.
Chorus: Student may choose to participate in a “non-auditioned” section of orchestra, or they may audition for a “select” orchestra. Auditions will be held in the Spring at ERMS.
Semester Electives (this list does not include all electives offered to freshmen) Independent Living: Learn life skills that will help you manage your individual, family, and work lives. Choices: Investigate teen issues and learn to apply critical thinking and problem solving skills. This class is specifically for 9th and 10th grade students. Gourmet Foods: Learn to create nutritious and delicious foods. (and eat!) Human Development: Study the intellectual, physical, social and emotional development of humans. Great for students interested in working with children. Leadership Development: Effective communication, public speaking, positive public relations skills, teamwork, resolving conflict and conducting meetings. Fashion Design: Identify and explore careers within the fashion design, manufacturing, and merchandising industry. Intro to Housing and Interior Design: Floor plans, home furnishing, design of living areas, home furnishings, and equipment.
A TYP
ICAL F
RESHMAN
SCHEDULE
8 Periods:7 classes
plus aStudy Hall
“A” “B”
Period 1 9:00 – 10:32
Spanish
Period 5 9:00 – 10:32
Geometry
Period 2 10:38 – 12:07
Study Hall
Period 6 10:38 – 12:07
Health & PE
Period 3 12:13 – 2:13
Earth Science
Period 7 12:13 – 2:13
English
Period 4 2:19 – 3:48
World History
Period 8 2:19- 3:48
Tech Ed
CLASSES
FOR N
EXT
YEAR
Today you will pick your classes using a worksheet and Family Connection
Your parents will have access to your requests and can make changes
The deadline to make changes is June 19th
Class
of 2
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PICKING YOUR CLASSES FOR NEXT YEAR
You will select seven classes 4 core classes 1 Health and PE class 2 Electives – one is usually a foreign language
Overwhelmed? Relax – you have until June 19th to change your mind! (that’s five months)
CLASSES FOR NEXT YEAR
Step 1: Select your seven classes “on paper” using the worksheets
Step 2: Transfer your selections to Family Connection Pick an alternate elective (as a back-up)
Step 3: Your parents will access Family Connection te review your choices
and make changes as necessary
2015-2016 GRADE 9 COURSE SELECTION WORKSHEET ENGLISH COURSE
English 9 Academic (140300) English 9 Honors (140200)
SOCIAL STUDIES COURSES
World History/Geography I, Academic (740300) Pre-Advanced Placement World History/Geography I, Honors (740900)
MATH COURSES
Algebra I (540000) Geometry (550000) Functions, Algebra and Data Analysis (565000) - Does not meet NCAA requirements for Division 1 or Division 2 college sports Algebra II (560000)
Algebra II and Trigonometry (571000) * Other math classes: Students who will complete “Algebra II” or “Algebra II and Trigonometry” in the 8th grade should work with their math teacher and counselor to select the most appropriate math course for next year SCIENCE COURSES
Earth Science Academic 640300 Research Earth Science Honors (640200) Research Biology Honors (650200)
HEALTH & PHYSICAL EDUCATION
Health & Physical Education 9 (440000) ELECTIVES – Students must choose one of the following elective combinations:
(A) two year-long electives, (B) one year-long plus two half-year electives, or (C) four half-year electives
Year-Long (1 credit) Electives French I (340000) French II (342000) French III (343000) Spanish I (360000) Spanish II (362000) Spanish III (363000) German I (370000) German II (372000) German III (373000) Latin I (350000) Latin II (352000) Latin III (353000) Mandarin Chinese 1 (321000) American Sign Language I (380000)
Technical Drawing & Design (853000) Materials & Processes (852000) Technology Foundations (856000) Intro Business & Marketing (821000 Computer Info Systems (828001) Theater Arts 1 (250000) Technical Theater (254000) Journalism (187000) Music Theory/History (262000) Music Appreciation (260000) Art 1 (240000) Guitar (293000) Orchestral Strings (275003) Band/Performance Ens. (272000) Color Guard/Inst. Methods (270000) Chorus Non-Auditioned (280000) Advanced Chorus Program (282000) Naval Science I (848000) *This course requires a transfer to Loudoun County High School. See your counselor for more information.
Semester (half-year, ½ credit) Electives Independent Living (840700) Choices (841700) Gourmet Foods (845700) Human Development (846000) Leadership Development (820700) Fashion Design (846700) Intro House/Interior Design (847700) Art & Architecture 1 (247700) Art & Architecture 2 (248700) Creative Writing (160700)
CLASSES
FOR N
EXT YE
AR –
ERMS
Log onto Family Connection
Your student ID will be your username and password
SCHEDULING YOUR CLASSES
Go to the “About Me” tab
“BWHS Rising Freshmen Requests for 2015-2016” link on left
Transfer your seven course choices from your worksheet
Click on “update” at the bottom of the page
Click on the “about me” tab
FRESHMEN – FAMILY CONNECTION
• Click on the “BWHS Rising Freshman – Alternate Elective Choice” survey
• Check mark at least one full-year alternate elective; or at least two semester electives
• Click on “update” at the bottom of the page
• Click on the “sign out”
EXTRA-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
Fall Sports:
CheerleadingCross Country
FootballGolf
Volleyball
STARTING DATES FOR FALL ACTIVITIES:
Marching Band begins on August 1, 2015
Fall sports begin on August 4, 2015
There will be a parent sports meeting later this year
Music teachers will come to Eagle Ridge for auditions this spring.
Spring Sports:SoftballSoccerLacrosseTennisTrackBaseball
ATHLETICS:
Winter Sports:BasketballGymnasticsSwimmingWrestlingCheerleading
Literary Arts Magazine Anime Club Outdoorsmen Club Hockey Club Keep Loudoun
Beautiful Recycling Club Bible Club Peer Tutoring Key Club Habitat for Humanity Dance Team Debate Academic Competition
Team
Battle of the Books Library Club Student Council
Association International Club Spanish Club Latin Club French Club German Club National Honor Society Future Educators FBLA DECA Art Club
CLUBS & ACTIVITIES
QUESTIONS A
ND ANSW
ERS
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