Transcript Class of 2020! - Loudoun County Public Schools

CLASS OF 2020!
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WELCOME TO FREEDOM HIGH SCHOOL!!!
OUR STAFF
Ken Christopher, Director of School Counseling
School Counselors:
Mrs. Jen Schrader(A-De)
Mrs. Cristi Goldberg (Dh-Jh)
Ms. Colleen Hurley (Ji-Mo)
Mrs. Ann Barrett (Mu-Sc)
Dr. Carly Fuhrman (Se-Z)
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
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HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA OPTIONS
HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA OPTIONS
In Virginia, diploma options available:
 Advanced Studies Diploma
 26 or 27 Credits/9 Verified Credits
 Standard
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Diploma
22 Credits/6 Verified Credits
Credit = pass the class
Verified credit = pass the
class and the SOL
Full year course = 1 credit
Half year course = .5 credit
Advanced Diploma
Discipline Credits Verified
Area
Credits
Standard Diploma
Discipline
Credits Verified
Area
Credits
English
Mathematics
Laboratory Science
4
4
4
2
2
2
English
Mathematics
Laboratory Science
4
3
3
2
1
1
History and Social
Science
World Languages
4
2
3
1
3
History and Social
Science
World Languages
Health and Physical
Ed.
Electives
Student Selected SOL
TEST
Economics &
Personal Finance
2
Health and Physical Ed.
2
3
N/A
Electives
Student Selected
SOL TEST
Economics & Personal
Finance
4
N/A
Fine Arts or Career
& Technical
Total
1
1
1
26
Fine Arts or
Career & Technical
*MUST PASS CTE
CERTIFICATION*
9
Total
0
1
1
2
22
6
HMMM…WHAT CLASSES DO I SIGN UP FOR
NEXT YEAR?
8 CLASS PERIODS
English 9 A or
English 9H
World History I A or
Pre-AP World History
Health/PE 9
Eagles Connect –
Study Hall
World Language (next
level or new)
Math option (next level)
Elective
Earth Science A or Earth
Science H or
Biology H
ENGLISH, SOCIAL SCIENCE, &
SCIENCE OPTIONS:
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courses are offered at two levels:
Academic
Honors or Pre-AP
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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.
MATH IN GRADE 9
Current Math Course in Grade 8
Grade &
SOL
Math 8
Algebra I
Geometry
Algebra 2
Algebra 2/Trig
Algebra I
Geometry
Algebra 2
Advanced
Algebra/Precal
c.
Mathematical
Analysis
Algebra
1
Expunge MS course
Expunge MS course
Expunge MS course
Expunge MS course
Algebra I
Geometry
Algebra 2
or
Functions Alg.,
& Data Anal.
or
Functions Alg.,
& Data Anal.
or
Advanced
Functions and
Modeling
Algebra 2
or
Advanced
Algebra/Precalc.
Algebra
2/Trig
N/A
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“A” or “B”
AND
Passed
SOL
“C” or “D”
OR
Failed SOL
“A” in
Algebra I &
Geometry
AND
Pass both
SOLs
N/A
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.
Spanish, French, German, and Latin are
offered through the Advanced Placement
(AP) level in Loudoun County.
American Sign Language offered for 3
years
HEALTH/PHYSICAL EDUCATION
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Health & PE 9
Students must complete
two years of Health, Family
Life, and Physical
Education. These courses
are normally completed in
grades 9 and 10.
ROOM FOR ONE MORE ELECTIVE!
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Art 1
Intro Bus/Mktg
Computer Info System
Journalism
Theater Arts/Tech
Theater
Materials & Processes
Technology Foundations
Music Classes
CAMPUS PROGRAM
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Mr. Clarke & Mrs. Barrett will
meet with your students in early
February…
Takes the place of Eagles Conect.
Stay tuned….
THERE ARE MANY OPTIONS TO GET INVOLVED!
ATHLETIC INVOLVEMENT
PARENT/STUDENT INFO NIGHT COMING
Fall
Winter
Spring
Football
Basketball
Baseball
Golf
Wrestling
Softball
Cross-Country
Swimming
Soccer
Volleyball
Gymnastics
Lacrosse
Cheerleading
Cheerleading
Tennis
Field Hockey
Track & Field
OTHER THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW
 Expunging
high school credits and
grades taken in middle school
 August 15, 2016
KNOW THE RESOURCES
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Teacher
Counselor
Administrator
Other students in class
Other students in upper class
Study Groups
Writing Lab
Math Lab
Science Lab
World Language Lab
COLLEGES – WHAT DO I NEED TO GET IN??
HOW TO GET IN…
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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
BEFORE YOU KNOW IT….
GO
EAGLES!!