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F. WELCOME TO FREEDOM HIGH SCHOOL!!!. CLASS OF 2018!. Our staff. Ken Christopher, Director of School Counseling School Counselors: Mrs. Jen Schrader(A-De) Mrs. Cristi Goldberg (Dh-Je) Ms. Colleen Hurley ( Ji -Mo) Mrs. Ann Barrett (Mu- Sc ) Dr. Carly Fuhrman (Se-Z) - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
FCLASS OF 2018!
WELCOME TO FREEDOM HIGH SCHOOL!!!
OUR STAFFKen Christopher, Director of School Counseling
School Counselors: Mrs. Jen Schrader(A-De)Mrs. Cristi Goldberg (Dh-Je)Ms. Colleen Hurley (Ji-Mo)Mrs. Ann Barrett (Mu-Sc)Dr. Carly Fuhrman (Se-Z)
(& Bailey) (A-Z)Mrs. Annie Nuzum ~ School Counseling Intern
AGENDA Graduation Requirements Class Options – take the most difficult
classes that you can take, yet still have a life
EXPUNGING GRADES – August 15, DEADLINE
Electives – take what interests you. Not what friends might take.
Get involved early!! Preparing for college; Preparing for AP
Classes
HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA OPTIONS
HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA OPTIONS
In Virginia, diploma options available: Advanced Studies Diploma
26 or 27 Credits/9 Verified Credits
Standard Diploma 22 Credits/6 Verified Credits
Credit = pass the classVerified credit = pass the class and the SOL
Full year course = 1 credit Half year course = .5 credit
Discipline Area
Credits Verified Credits
Discipline Area
Credits Verified Credits
English 4 2 English 4 2Mathematics 4 2 Mathematics 3 1Laboratory Science 4 2 Laboratory Science 3 1
History and Social Science
4 2 History and Social Science
3 1
World Languages 3 World Languages 0
Health and Physical Ed.
2 Health and Physical Ed. 2
Electives 3 Electives 4Student Selected SOL TEST
1 Student SelectedSOL TEST
1
Economics & Personal Finance
1 Economics & Personal Finance
1
Fine Arts or Career & Technical
1 Fine Arts or Career & Technical*MUST PASS CTE CERTIFICATION*
2
Total 26 9 Total 22 6
Advanced Diploma Standard Diploma
HMMM…WHAT CLASSES DO I SIGN UP FOR NEXT YEAR?
“BLOCK” SCHEDULING SAMPLE SCHEDULE
“A” Day “B” Day
1 – English 9 A orEnglish 9H
5 – World History I A orPre-AP World History
2 – Health/PE 9 6 – Eagles Connect
3 – Math option (next level)
7 – World Language (next level or new)
4 – Elective 8 – Earth Science A or Earth Science H orBiology H
ENGLISH, SOCIAL SCIENCE, & SCIENCE OPTIONS: All courses are offered at two
levels: Academic Honors or Pre-AP
Reading level and work ethic will be a key factors in deciding which level of these courses a student should take in grade 9.
Strongly consider teacher and counselor recommendations.
BIOLOGY HONORS IN GRADE 9 A small number of 9th
grade students elect to take Biology/Honors instead of Earth Science.
This course requires the completion of a substantial Independent Science Research project.
FOR STUDENTS WHO EAT, BREATHE, & SLEEP SCIENCE
MATH IN GRADE 9
Grade & SOL
2013-14
Current Math Course in Grade 8
Math 8
Algebra I
Geometry
Algebra 2
Algebra 2/Trig
“A” or “B”
AND Passed
SOL
Algebra I
Geometry
Algebra 2
Advanced
Algebra/Precalc.
Mathematical
Analysis
“C” or “D”
OR Failed SOL
Algebra 1
Expunge MS course
Algebra I or
Functions Alg., & Data Anal.
Expunge MS course
Geometry or
Functions Alg., & Data Anal.
Expunge MS course
Algebra 2 or
Advanced Functions and
Modeling
Expunge MS course
Algebra 2 or
Advanced Algebra/Precalc.
“A” in Algebra I & Geometry
AND Pass both
SOLs
N/A
N/A
Algebra 2/Trig
N/A
N/A
WORLD LANGUAGES & CULTURES
Most four-year colleges prefer that you have a minimum of two (2) years of a foreign language. Very competitive colleges will want 4 or 5 years.
HEALTH/PHYSICAL EDUCATION Students must
complete two years of Health, Family Life, and Physical Education. These courses are normally completed in grades 9 and 10.
The Driver’s Education curriculum is taught as a part of Health/PE 10.
ROOM FOR ONE MORE ELECTIVE!
Art 1 Art & Arch 1 & 2 Intro Bus/Mktg Computer Info
System Theater Arts 1 21st Century Lit Applied Technology Music Classes
CAMPUS PROGRAM Mr. Clarke will meet with
you during your Resource later.
Stay tuned….
COLLEGES – WHAT DO I NEED TO GET IN??
HOW TO GET IN… Strong academic record
Challenging courses appropriate for their abilities all four years
Four years of “core” classes Solid standardized test performance
(SAT and/or ACT) Extracurricular, Athletic, and
Community Involvement Well Rounded STUDENTS “Quality vs. Quantity”
COLLEGE SOUNDS GREAT IN FOUR YEARS, BUT…WHAT CAN I DO AS A FRESHMAN??
Choose a challenging college-preparatory schedule of classes that is appropriate to your ability level
Take the PSAT in October
Get involved in at least one activity
Focus on performing well in all ninth grade classes and making a successful transition to high school
THERE ARE MANY OPTIONS TO GET INVOLVED!
ATHLETIC INVOLVEMENTPARENT/STUDENT INFO NIGHT COMING
Fall Winter Spring
Football Basketball Baseball
Golf Wrestling Softball
Cross-Country Swimming Soccer
Volleyball Gymnastics Lacrosse
Cheerleading Cheerleading Tennis
Track & Field
IS THAT ALL I NEED TO KNOW?
OTHER THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW Expunging high school credits
and grades taken in middle school
EXPUNGING HIGH SCHOOL CLASSES FROM MIDDLE SCHOOL YEARS…
Students entering the ninth grade for the first time have a one-time chance to remove high school classes/credits that are earned in middle school.
Students/parents will be given a form later this year to complete if they want to take advantage of this opportunity. Form must be returned no later than August 15, 2014. Once high school begins, this opportunity ends.
Other students in class Other students in upper class Teacher Counselor Administrator
Study Groups BEAST Writing Lab Math Lab Science Lab
KNOW THE RESOURCES
BEFORE YOU KNOW IT….
Congrats!!Class of 2018!
GO
EAGLES!!