What to Expect for Next YearRequired 7th grade courses

Language Arts (one block only)

Life Science

U.S. History 1865-Present

Math

Health/PE 7

One semester of Family and Consumer Science (FACS)

One semester of Technology Education

What to Expect for Next Year 7th grade electives

Select one Language Arts elective:

○ Accelerating Literacy Skills

○ Communication Studies

○ Foreign Language (more on that later!)

Select one Fine Arts elective

○ Art 7

○ Chorus 7

○ Band 7

○ Strings 7

○ Guitar 7

Fine Arts elective splits with Resource/Spectrum

Have you ever wanted to

create a commercial, argue

in a debate, or perform a

skit in front of

your classmates?

Then…

What is it?

ALS is an interactive, student-driven reading and writing workshop that supports student who are below grade level in reading

It is NOT language arts part 2, but it will help you to be more successful and confident in your language arts class!

What do we do in ALS?Literature Circles

Reading Comprehension Activities

Journaling

Read Alouds

Literacy Learning Stations

Writing Mini-Lessons

Writing Workshop & Conferences

Silent Reading Time

Author Shares

Computer Lab Time

Reader’s Theatre…AND MORE!!!

Accelerating Literacy Skills

Foreign Languages

These classes are high school level.

You will learn to speak, listen, read, and

write.

The grades you get on your report card

will count for high school.

You will take a semester and final exam.

You will need to study for these classes

every night!

PRACTICE, PRACTICE, PRACTICE!

Language Choices:French-pronunciation is a bit tricky, helps if you want to

study literature, official language in 40 countries

Spanish-widely spoken in Northern VA, FLES and

SAMS

German-what you see is how you say it, many similar

words to English, its spelled like it sounds, good for careers in business and technology.

Latin-unspoken language, helps with vocabulary and the

SAT, useful for people in the medical or legal fields

SFS-first language is Spanish, more writing and grammar

What to Expect for Next Year

Required 8th grade courses:

English 8

Math – Math 8, Algebra I, Daily Algebra,

Geometry, Algebra II with trig

Civics and Economics

Physical Science

Health/PE 8

Full block of Resource 8 or Spectrum 8

What to Expect For Next Year

Select two full-year 8th grade electives:

Art 8

Chorus 8

Band 8

Guitar 8, Level 1 or Level 2

Strings 8

FACS 8

Tech Ed 8

Foreign Language: Spanish 1 or 2, SFS 1or 2, French 1 or 2, Latin 1 or 2, German 1 or 2

Thinking About High School

High School Credit Courses: What you should know…

Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II

Foreign Language

High School Transcript

Expunging process-NEW PROCEDURES-Any “F”, after each year

The Course Selection Process

Program of Studies

Teachers’ Role

Counselor’s Role

Parents’ Role

Teacher Recommendations

Honors vs. AcademicReading level

Independent, self-advocating

Higher-level thinking

Push your child to try an honors level class if they haven’t taken one in the past

Contact specific teacher with questions

High School Programs Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and

Technology

-Early October-Open House for Admissions

-Recs come from 7th or 8th grade Math or Science teacher and one other

Loudoun County Public Schools Academy of Science

-Parent Info Session: May 3rd at 7:00 pm in the

Dominion Auditorium

-Early August-Part I of the application should be available

-Recs come from 8th grade Math and Science teacher

CAMPUS

NGROTC

Projected 4 Year Plan for AOS Students

9th (3 courses) 10th (3 courses) 11th (3 courses) 12th (3 courses)

AOS Integrated

Science I &

Integrated Science II

(Earth Science,

Chemistry, Physics)

AOS Integrated Science

III

(students will take EOC

SOL for Earth Science &

Chemistry)

AOS Biology AOS AP Chemistry

AOS AP Physics

AOS AP Environmental

Science

AOS AP Biology

(choose one)

Analytic Geometry,

Functions, and

Trigonometry with

Transformations

(students will take

EOC SOL in Algebra

II).

AOS Biosciences

Analysis

AOS Physical Sciences

Analysis

(choose one)

AOS AP Calculus AB and Statistics

AOS AP Calculus BC and Statistics

(choose one)

AOS AP Calculus BC

and Statistics

AOS Multivariable

Calculus

(choose one)

AOS Sophomore Science

Research

AOS Junior Science

Research

AOS Senior Science

Research

Thomas Jefferson HSST Research Laboratories:Astronomy and Astrophysics Energy Systems

Automation and Robotics Microelectronics

Biotechnology and Life Sciences Neuroscience

Chemical Analysis Oceanography and

Geophysical Systems Communication Systems

Optics and Modern Physics Computer Aided

Design Prototyping and Engineering Materials

Computer Systems Mentorship Program

CAMPUSCAMPUS is an academic and college preparation

program designed to meet the specific needs of

students from historically under-represented

populations in higher education and prospective first-

generation college students attending Loudoun County

Public Schools (LCPS).

Application Process, Selection, Summer Programs,

Dominion CAMPUS consultation during Titan Time.

NJROTC Naval Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps

(NJROTC)

Program is led by Commander Jeremy Gillespie, Master Chief Deanna Foust, and Gunnery Sergeant Carlos Serrano.

Housed in the LCHS Annex

Leadership, Character, Honor, and Service

All uniforms, textbooks, training materials and equipment are furnished by the U.S. Navy at no cost to the individual student.

Not a recruiting program, no obligation or commitment to serve in the armed forces

Preparation Opportunities for TJ & AOS

PSAT Parent/Student Information Session

both in May and August

March after-school tutoring sessions for

reading/writing/vocab

April after-school tutoring sessions for math

Summer intensive tutoring sessions

Fall prep sessions specifically for the TJ test

Preparation Opportunities for TJ & AOS continued

March and April tutoring focus:

diagnostic testing

in-depth review of the diagnostic

tips and strategies on how to prepare

Summer tutoring focus:

expand vocabulary

writing to a college-level test prompt

how to attack college level reading passages with

multiple choice questions

Algebra I and geometry skills

Preparation Opportunities for TJ & AOS continued

August/September AOS focus:

parent/student Info session

practice tests

preparation for the application questions -

suggestions/tips

Fall/November TJ focus:

demystifying the test

review of math, reading, reasoning sections

essay writing both format and writing skills

preparation for the information sheet -

suggestions/tips