Transcript Patriot High School Rising 9th Grade Orientation Night

WELCOME!
PATRIOT HIGH SCHOOL RISING 9TH
GRADE PARENT ORIENTATION
NIGHT
AGENDA
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 Registration Calendar
 Levels of Classes
 Helpful Reference Material
 9th Grade Schedule
 Graduation Requirements
 Curriculum Information
 Frequently Asked Questions
 Questions and Answer Time
2880
• 2880 is our projected enrollment for the 2014-15
school year
• We currently have 20 “mobile classrooms”
• Patriot is closed to out of district transfer students for
the time being
• This year’s rising 9th grade class is 761 students
REGISTRATION TIMELINE
• February 3rd Gainesville MS
• February 4th Marsteller MS, Pennington (Mrs. Snoots)
• February 5th Ronald Reagan MS visit (Mrs. Snoots,
Director)
• March 3rd course selection sheets signed and
returned to Middle School
• June 17 last day to request changes
GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
REGISTRATION PROCEDURE
• The counselors will be meeting with the current 8th
graders to pick classes for next year
• Current 8th grade teachers are making or have
made recommendations for class levels
• This year, you have the option of overriding the
recommendation (this is not recommended, your
current teachers know you best!) in future years
switching the level can be appealed to the
Administrator (Asst. Principal) in charge of the
subject area in question (no parent override)
PROCEDURE (CONT.)
• Please review the course selection sheet with your
8th grader(s)
• if you have a change that you would like to make,
please clearly indicate that on the form.
• Please return the form to your middle school
counselor (by March 28th)
Typical 9th Grade Schedule: 7 Classes
1 English 9 or Pre-AP English 9
2 World History 1 or Pre-AP World History
3 Earth Science, ADV Earth Science,
Pre-AP Biology 1
4 Algebra 1 or Pre-AP Algebra 1
Geometry or Pre-AP Geometry
5 HPE 9
6 World Language or Elective
7 Elective
9TH GRADE ACADEMIC OPTIONS
STANDARD COURSES
• Based on rigorous program of studies
that go beyond state expectations of
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• Courses provide students with the
opportunity to meet graduation
requirements while focusing on
college/future readiness
9TH GRADE ACADEMIC OPTIONS
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PRE-AP COURSES
• Courses extend the standard
program of studies in depth
and complexity
• May be a stepping stone for
future Advanced Placement
courses
CHARACTERISTICS OF PRE-AP COURSES
• Strong emphasis on reading and writing
• In-depth analysis of material
• Increased number of challenging projects and
papers
• Fast pace
WHEN TO CONSIDER A PRE-AP COURSE
The student…
• Is personally interested in the Pre-AP course
• Is willing and able to work independently and is selfmotivated
• Seeks to understand and explain
material instead of just memorizing it
AP COURSES
**The first AP class available to students who have
achieved the recommendation is AP World History 10th
grade year
AP Courses
Advanced Placement Program
Advanced Placement (AP)
Curricula developed by College Board
College Level Courses
Mandatory AP Exam in May for each
course
STANDARD DIPLOMA
• STANDARD DIPLOMA
• 22 CREDITS
4
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2
1
5*
22 total
*2 of the required 5 electives credits must be sequential (e.g. Art 1
and Art 2, Basic Technical Drawing and Architectural Drawing)
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English
History/ Social Studies
Mathematics
Laboratory Science
Health/PE
Econ/Personal Finance
Electives
ADVANCED DIPLOMA
26 CREDITS
Curriculum Area
Units of Credit
English
4
History/ Social Studies
4
Mathematics
4
Laboratory Science
4
World Language
3 (or 2+2)
Health and Physical Education 2
Fine Arts or Career/Tech Ed
1
Econ/Personal Finance
1
Electives
3
26 total
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English 11 (2 tests-reading and writing)
World History 1
World History 2
US Virginia History
Algebra 1
Geometry
Algebra 2
Earth Science
Biology
Chemistry
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Are students who are not in the AP Scholars Program
able to take AP classes?
YES! Students do not have to be enrolled in the AP
Scholars program to take AP Classes
Do students have to take Pre-AP level classes to get
an advanced diploma? No, the diploma type refers
the required classes-not the level of required classes
FAQS. (CONT.)
Athletics? Mr. Brad Qualls, our Activities Director will
be visiting the middle schools in March, in the
meantime you can familiarize yourself with our
Athletics program online…
www.patriotpioneers.org go to “files & links” to find
information about physicals and other requirements
like concussion training.
RECOMMENDATIONS/REMINDERS
Patriot is a very large high school, we strongly recommend
that you and most importantly your student get
acclimated to the school by attending performances by
our students…The Spring Musical is right around the corner
as well as many athletic contests, the winter sports are
finishing up and spring sports will be beginning in March
Freshman Orientation will take place the week before
school begins in August…
Just to emphasize all of this information and more is
available on the school website
http://patrioths.schools.pwcs.edu/
Go Future Pioneers