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WESTFIELD HIGH SCHOOL
CLASS OF 2023
• Welcome & Introductions
• Middle School vs. High School
• Tips for success
• Graduation requirements & a typical 9th grade
schedule
• Principal
Mr. Copeland
• Director of Student Services
Ms. Williams
• Director of Student Activities
Ms. Towle
• Assistant Principal
Mr. Simmons
• Counselor (A - Bib)
Mr. Franklin
• Counselor (Bic - Dam)
Mr. Harris
• Assistant Principal
Mr. Davies
• Counselor (Dan - Gep)
Mr. Sidener
• Counselor (Geq - Jac)
Mrs. Hughes
• Assistant Principal
• Ms. Hoyseth
• Counselor (Jad – Le)
Ms. Fargo
• Counselor (Lf – Mol)
Ms. Violett
• Assistant Principal
Ms. Norris
• Counselor (Mom-Pen
Ms. Craig
• Counselor (Peo-Sam)
Ms. Shaw
• Assistant Principal
Mr. Sims
• Counselor (San -Thom)
Mr. Paganin
• Counselor (Thon - Z)
Ms. Snyder
• Block Schedule:
• Most classes are every other day for 90 minutes. 3rd period meets every day
• Classes will require studying, time management, and homework
• Take advantage of Bulldog Block
• 9th grade counts as much as any other year. ALL high school credits are included in the GPA
• Students are able to carry their backpacks with them during the school day
• Lockers aren’t assigned but students can request one
• We offer late buses on Monday for students who would like to stay after school to get help
with a class or attend a club meeting
• Students are assigned to a subschool based on their last name
• A subschool consists of an Assistant Principal, Administrative Assistant, and School
Counselors
Rising 9th graders have a one time opportunity to
expunge a high school grade & credit
Request must be made, in writing, within the first
9 weeks of the following school year.
These courses apply:
Algebra – regular & honors
Geometry – regular & honors
World Language
Westfield Block Schedule
Pd. 1: 8:10-9:35
Bulldog Block: 9:41-10:16
Pd. 3: 10:22-11:15
Pd. 5/lunch: 11:21-1:25
Pd. 7: 1:31-2:55
Pd. 2: 8:10-9:35
Bulldog Block: 9:41-10:16
Pd. 3: 10:22 – 11:15
Pd. 4/Lunch: 11:21-1:25
Pd. 6: 1:31-2:55
A Day B Day
MIDDLE SCHOOL VS
HIGH SCHOOL
An AMAZING High School
Experience!!!
(Plus Colleges WANT to see you involved)
Strong Academics
Extracurricular Activities &
Sports
Community Service
Get Involved
Fall – Football, Cross Country, Volleyball, Cheerleading, Field Hockey, Golf
Winter – Basketball, Indoor Track, Swim and Dive, Wrestling, Gymnastics
Spring – Baseball, Crew, Lacrosse, Soccer, Track and Field, Tennis, Softball
Marching Band
Dance Team
Theatre
Clubs and Honor Societies
• English 11 Reading
• English 11 Writing
• World History & Geography 1
• World His & Geo 2
• US & Virginia History
• Algebra 1
• Algebra 2
• Geometry
• Biology
• Chemistry
• Geosystems
A verified credit is earned when a student passes a course and the corresponding SOL test.
Examples:
NO
NO
YES
•A student earns a ‘B’ in Biology but does not pass the Biology SOL. Is this a verified credit?
•A student fails Algebra 1 but passes the Algebra 1 SOL. Is this a verified credit?
•A student earns a ‘B’ in World History 1 and passes the World History 1 SOL. Is this a verified credit?
Standard Diploma Requirements Standard Diploma Course Requirements for Students Entering 9th Grade for the First Time in
2018-19 and Beyond
Subject Standard Credits Verified Credits
English 4 2
Mathematics 3 1
Laboratory Science 3 1
History and Social Sciences 4 1
Health and Physical Education 2
World Languages, Fine Arts or Career & Technical Education(1 credit must be a Fine Art or Career & Technical Education)
2
Economic and Personal Finance 1
Electives (must include sequential elective) 3
AP, HN, IB course, or Career and Technical Education Credential
First Aid/CPR/ AED training
Total Credits 22 516
Advanced Studies Diploma Requirements
Advanced Studies Diploma Course Requirements for Students Entering 9th Grade for the First Time in 2018-19 and Beyond
Subject Area Standard Credits Verified Credits
English 4 2
Mathematics 4 1
Laboratory Science 4 1
History and Social Sciences 4 1
World Language 3
Health and Physical Education 2
Fine Arts or Career & Technical Education 1
Economic and Personal Finance 1
Electives (must include sequential electives) 3
AP, HN, IB course, or Career and Technical Education Credential
First Aid/CPR/ AED training
Total Credits 26 5
• Is this one of my student’s favorite courses?• Does my student have the work habits & a
willingness to study & do homework daily in this subject?
• Comfortable moving at a quicker pace?• Motivated to understand material rather than
just memorize it?• A strong reader & writer?• Up for more challenging projects & papers?• Willing to do summer assignments?
Required Classes Choice #1 Choice #2
English Standard Honors
World
History/Geography
Standard Honors
Biology/Environmental Sci Standard Honors
Math Algebra 1,Geometry,
Algebra 2
Algebra Honors,
Geometry Honors,
Algebra 2 Honors
Health & PE 9
Additional Classes
World Language/Elective
Elective
New Course Offerings
Environmental Science
Freshman year only
Student has a passion for the environment
Counts as a science credit for graduation
No SOL
Option for students who struggle with reading & math
Korean 1
Scheduling Tips
Choose elective courses carefully
Both diploma types require a sequential elective
Choose 2 alternate electives
Elective changes will not be considered in the fall
Course verification sheets will be mailed home in April
Contact your middle school counselor if you see any
problems before March 15th
After March 15th contact Westfield High School
Communicate with middle school counselors and teachers
for appropriate course placement
WORLD LANGUAGES
• Spanish• Spanish for Fluent Speakers • French• German• Latin• Japanese• Korean 1• American Sign Language (ASL)
All Languages offered levels 1 through 4 except Korean All Languages except ASL & Korean offer AP
Academy Courses Students taking courses at Chantilly or Fairfax
Academy will have transportation by bus for one period.
AFJROTC – Chantilly
Arabic – Fairfax
Chinese – Fairfax
Korean 2-4 – Fairfax
Hip Hop Dance - Fairfax
Dance 1 – Fairfax
Broadway Dance - Fairfax
Communication
• Webpage - https://westfieldhs.fcps.edu/
• Can access Student Services page & academics page (course catalog and course selection sheet)
• Twitter – @westfield_hs
• Westfield App
• News You Choose – At the bottom of the Westfield Webpage
https://public.govdelivery.com/accounts/VAEDUFCPS/subscriber/new?qsp=
Westfield_HSSIS ParentVUE: Progress Reports and Report Cards
• PTSA – http://ptsa.westfieldhs.org/
• Sports information - www.westfieldathletics.org
• Be on the look out for course selection sheets and course catalogs that will be coming
home soon. This is a great opportunity to have a discussion with your student about
appropriate course selections.
• April 26 Rising 9th Grade Parent Coffee
• April Course Verifications Mailed Home
• June 13 Deadline for Course Changes
• June 11 Fall Sports Physical Night
• Aug. 20 Bulldog BBQ
• Great opportunity to buy PE uniforms, pay lunch account, and drop off medication
Bulldog Bootcamp
Monday, August 12 thru Wednesday, August 14, 9:00 am – 12:00 pmOpen to all rising 9th Grade Westfield High School Students! Become acquainted with Westfield High School before school starts!
Bulldog Bootcamp features:
Get to know your classmates and make new friends!•Tour the School—the gym, the library, subschools, classrooms •Motivational Speakers – Let’s Get Ready for School!•Instructional Seminars – Let’s Get Ready for Class!•Clubs, Sports, and Extracurricular Opportunities •WHS Faculty, Staff, and Administration •End of Camp Cookout!•And much, much more! **More information and registration information to follow on website