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Rising 9th Grade Curriculum Night
January 24, 2017
A DAY B Day
1st Block 9:00 10:29 5th Block 9:00 10:29
2nd Block 10:36 12:05 6th Block 10:36 12:05
3rd Block 12:12 2:12 7th Block 12:12 2:12
A Lunch 12:12 12:42 A lunch 12:12 12:42
B Lunch 12:42 1:12 B Lunch 12:42 1:12
C Lunch 1:12 1:42 C Lunch 1:12 1:42
D Lunch 1:42 2:12 D Lunch 1:42 2:12
4th Block 2:19 3:48 8th Block 2:19 3:48
Every student has a 90 minute study hall every other day. Within that
time frame we also have advisory lessons 2-3 times per month.
Student Advisory Guidelines
• Be on time.
• Be prepared to study and work on assignments.
• Respect yourself and others.
• Remain in Advisory until scheduled Advisory lessons
and activities are complete.
Advisory is a regularly scheduled block of time when teachers meet with small
groups of students for the purpose of providing an opportunity for students to
focus on their academic obligations and to advise students on academic, social, or
future-planning issues. Advisories are designed to foster stronger adult-student
relationships and a stronger sense of belonging and community among students.
Student Resources during Advisory
• PEER tutoring will be available in room 1312 during
all blocks. Students must obtain a tutoring pass from
the counseling office at the beginning of the day.
• Library passes will be available for each Advisory
block. Students must pick up library passes before or
after school.
• Students who wish to visit another teacher for
assistance or remediation must obtain a pass from
that teacher prior to their Advisory block.
Advanced Studies Diploma Course Requirements for Students Entering 9th
Grade for the First Time in 2011-2012 and Beyond
Subject Area Standard
Diploma
Verified
Credits
Adv
Diploma
Verified
Credits
English 4 2 4 2
Mathematics 3 1 4 2
Laboratory Science 3 1 4 2
History and Social Sciences 3 1 4 2
World Language 0 3
Health and Physical Education 2 2
Fine Arts or Career & Technical
Education
1 1
Economic and Personal Finance 1 1
Electives 5 3
Student Selected Test 1 1
Total Credits 22 6 26 9
* Each student must complete one virtual experience before graduation.
* Students must graduate with a CTE certification.
What are my academic strengths and weaknesses?
What is my favorite subject?
In what subjects do I do the best?
What are MY interests??
What is MY academic motivation??
What are MY goals??
Academic ChallengeJoy of LearningAthleticsExtracurricular
ActivitiesLifeFamilyStressTime
English 9
World
History/Geography 1
Earth Science
Math
Health/PE 9
Foreign
Language/Elective
Elective
English 9 Honors
Pre-AP World
History/Geography 1
Earth Science Honors
or Biology Honors
Math
Health/PE 9
Foreign
Language/Elective
Elective
Every core subject is offered at two levels (Academic or Honors/Pre-AP).
Strongly consider teacher and counselor recommendations as reading
level, work ethic and intrinsic motivation are key factors for success.
Art Art 1
Business & Information Technology Intro to Business & Marketing
Computer Information Systems
English Theater Arts I (Drama)
Tech Theater
Journalism
Creative Writing/Public Speaking
Foreign Language American Sign Language
French
German
Latin
Spanish
Family & Consumer Sciences
Human Development & Gourmet Foods
Independent Living & Gourmet Foods
Fashion Design/Merchandising & Intro to Housing /Interior Design
Independent Living
Marketing
Intro to Business & Marketing
Music
Beginning Guitar
Intermediate Guitar (audition required)
Men’s Chorus
Women’s Chorus
Band
Intermediate Orchestra
Technology Education
Materials & Processes (formerly Tech Ed 1)
Technical Drawing & Design (formerly Computer Drafting & Design)
Technology Foundations (formerly Applied Tech 1)
* Denotes a semester class.
Earth Science Academic Research Earth Science Research Biology
Any academic level student Average to bright science
students with a growing interest
in the sciences.
VERY advanced/science-minded
students
No Science Research project
required
Teacher-guided Science Research
project requiring both inside and
outside of class work
Substantial Independent Science
Research project NOT completed
in class
Multiple choice assessments Mostly multiple choice
assessments
Free response, essay and critical
thinking assessments
Students who are looking to
pursue a standard or advanced
diploma
Students who are looking to
pursue a standard or advanced
diploma and would like to
consider an AP science course.
Students who are pursuing an
advanced diploma and are looking
to take at least one or more AP
science courses.
Suggested criteria:
Any student not
wishing to take an
Honors Science
course
Student that does
not have a strong
interest in science.
Suggested criteria:
Will be enrolled in
Geometry
All A/B Math grades
All A/B Science
grades
Above 450 on
Math/Science/Englis
h-related SOL's
Suggested criteria:
Will be enrolled in
Algebra 2 or Algebra
2/Trig
All A Math grades
All A Science grades
Above 500 on
Math/Science/Englis
h-related SOL's
Strong desire to do
research reports and
analysis
Strong grasp of data
manipulation
•A small number of 9th
grade students elect to take Biology Honors instead of Earth Science Honors.
•For graduation, Science courses must include 3 different disciplines.
•Colleges and universities like to see Biology, Chemistry and Physics.
•AP options in high school include: Biology, Chemistry, Physics and Environmental Science.
•Keep in mind, if you get overwhelmed in Honors Earth Science a schedule change to Academic Earth Science is possible pending administration approval and space availability. However, if you get overwhelmed in Honors Biology, you can NOT drop to Academic Biology as this course is not open to 9th
grade students.
Three options available for 9th grade students:
AP options in LCPS
Spanish, French, German and Latin
College admission requirements
Most four-year institutions require a minimum of
2-3 years
Competitive schools like to see 4-5 years with an
advanced level
American Sign Language and Mandarin
Chinese are each offered 3 years
Many colleges will not accept ASL for FL credit
Choose your courses wisely
Deadline for changes is June 16, 2017
Schedule change policy
Expunging high school credits
from middle school
One-time chance for incoming 9th
grade
Form must be returned by August 15,
2017
Thursday January 26
9am-10:30am
JCHS Library
Please RSVP:
http://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0b4fa8aa2eaafd0-parent
We look forward to seeing your child at the
Rising 9th Grade Expo on April 19th!
Please call 703-722-2687 for an appointment or
email your counselor at:
[email protected] (A-Chi)
[email protected] (Cho-G)
[email protected] (H-Len)
[email protected] (Leo-Pas
[email protected] (Pat-Sn)
[email protected] (So-Z)
https://www.lcps.org/Page/186079