FFREEDOM HIGH SCHOOL RISING FRESHMAN PARENT NIGHT
Wednesday, January 30, 2013
7:00 p.m.J.M. Lunsford Middle School Auditorium
WELCOME TO FREEDOM!!!
CLASS OF 2017!
YOUR FEEDBACK IS IMPORTANT…
INDEX CARDS EXIT SURVEY
INTRODUCING SOME FHS LEAD EAGLES
Mr. Doug FultonPrincipalFreedom High [email protected]
Mr. Fred LeMaster9th Grade Assistant [email protected] Dr. Michelle LuttrellAssistant Principal - Special Education and 504 Plan Contact [email protected]
INTRODUCTIONSKen Christopher, Director of
GuidanceCounselors:Mrs. Kirsten HeffernanMrs. Cristi GoldbergMs Colleen HurleyMrs. Ann BarrettDr. Carly Fuhrman
(& Bailey)
SCHOOL COUNSELORS…WHAT WE DO
Academic, Personal/Emotional, and Career Classroom Guidance Individual Student Planning Responsive Services System Support
We work directly with students, but collaborate with…
Parents Teachers Administrators Community
AGENDA FOR TONIGHT 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 OPTIONSIn Virginia, diploma options available to all
students beginning with the Class of 2015:
Advanced Studies Diploma 26 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
DIPLOMA CHANGES FOR RISING 9TH GRADERS
CTE Certification Online course requirement
“BLOCK” SCHEDULING SAMPLE SCHEDULE
“A” Day “B” Day1 – English 9/H 5 – World History I/A
2 – Health/PE 9 6 – Eagles Connect
3 – Algebra I 7 – German I
4 – Drama 1 8 – Earth Science/A
KEEP IN MIND…THINK ABOUT YOUR STUDENT’S INTERESTS & ABILITIES
Consider academic strengths and weaknesses Review
previous grades, test scores, reading level
Consider interests
Consider work ethic
ENGLISH, SOCIAL SCIENCE, & SCIENCE OPTIONS: All courses are offered at two levels: Academic Honors or Pre-AP
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. This project is started in Honors Earth Science, so students who skip Earth Science must be prepared to complete extensive summer work to be ready for the demands of the Honors Biology class.
FOR STUDENTS WHO EAT, BREATHE, & SLEEP
SCIENCE
MATH IN GRADE 9
Grade & SOL
2012-2013
Current Math Course in Grade 8
Pre-Algebra
Algebra I
Geometry
Algebra 2
Algebra 2/Trig
“A” or “B”
AND Passed
SOL
Algebra I
Geometry
Algebra 2
or Alg. II/Trig
Hon. (if A’s in both maths)
Advanced
Alg./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.
WORLD LANGUAGES & CULTURESMost 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 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 ELECTIVE!
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 by the middle school to complete if they want to take advantage of this opportunity. Form must be returned no later than August 15, 2013. Once high school begins, this opportunity ends.
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 levelTake the PSAT in October
Get involved in at least one activityFocus on performing well in all ninth grade classes and making a successful transition to high school
THERE ARE MANY OPTIONS TO GET INVOLVED!
Drama ClubJapanese Manga &Anime Club
Future Educators of America (FEA)Art Club
Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA)
HOPE ClubLeo Club
Peace & Justice ClubStep TeamLatin Club
Chinese Student Association Marching BandAcademic Team
Color GuardUNITE CLUB
Jazz EnsembleFellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA)
Dance TeamSOAR Club
Biotechnology Club
EXTRACURRICULAR INVOLVEMENTTHERE’S SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE!
Choral GroupsEnvironmental Club
Knitting ClubModel UN
Thespian SocietyFrench Club
DECAMulticultural Club
Art & Literary Magazine ClubSpanish ClubDebate TeamChess Club
Muslim Student AssociationNewspaper
FCCLAStudent Council Association (SCA)
German ClubTechnology Student Association
Reading Club
ATHLETIC INVOLVEMENT
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?
CLARITY Encourage your
student to contact teachers
Teach your student how to advocate
If you have a question, communicate with the teacher
EFFECTIVE TEACHER COMMUNICATION
Studying is not just doing homework
Music? Soft TV? NO Conducive studying
environment Computer in open
area, not bedroom Teach resilience Bad grade does not
mean schedule change
LEARNING, ATTITUDE, AND SUCCESS (NOT GRADES)
Other students in class
Upperclassmen Teacher Counselor Administrators
Study Groups TALONS BEAST
KNOW THE RESOURCES
Call the other parent Invite friends to your house Stay involved in school Volunteer – good for you;
good for us; good for students
Caution: Parties do occur Do not contribute - you are
liable Drugs – know the signs Good Great kids
make mistakes
SOCIAL LIFE
FREEDOM HIGH SCHOOL COUNSELOR MIDDLE SCHOOL VISITS
Feb. 5-6: Lunsford Middle School More visits to come…
High School Student to Student Q & A February 12
FRESHMAN EXPO April 10
Athletic Department TBD Fine Arts TBD
ANYONE FEELING OVERWHELMED?
Everything will be okay.
We are here to help you.
You will have four years to become an “expert” on all of this information ---and more.
BEFORE YOU KNOW IT….
Congrats!!Class of 2017!
GO
EAGLES!!
