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WESTFIELD HIGH SCHOOLCLASS OF 2021
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• Upcoming Dates
• Getting Involved – Parents
• Getting Involved – Students
• Middle School vs. High School
• Course Selections and Transcript
• Summer Info
• Panel Q/A
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• April 28 Rising 9th Grade Parent Coffee
• June 5 Course Verifications Mailed Home
• June 21 Fall Sports Physicals
• June 23 Deadline for Course Changes
• August 7-11 Math Refresher
• August 14-16 Freshmen Boot Camp
• August 16 Freshmen Parent Night
• August 22 Bulldog BBQ
• August 25 New Student Orientation
View the Academic Advising site on the Westfield Student Services Website
Click on the direct link at: https://westfieldhs.fcps.edu/node/2343
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• Parents – PTSA President – Tricia Monroe
• Join the PTSA, Volunteer, Come to events, Maintain
communication with teachers
• Students – Terri Towle – Director of Student Activities
• Important to get involved
• Many opportunities – clubs, activities, sports,
performing arts, etc…
• How to get info and join
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• School Size, Start Time and Parent Access to Grades
• Sub-schools– NO TEAMS
• Each subschool has an Administrator & 2 Counselors
• Subschool 1: A - Dr
• Subschool 2: Ds- Len
• Subschool 3: Leo - Rak
• Subschool 4: Ral - Z
ALPHABET BREAKDOWN MAY SHIFT!!!
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• Block Schedule:
• Most classes are every other day for 90 minutes
• Most Classes are YEAR long
• EVERYTHING COUNTS
• ALL courses are included in your GPA, including PE!
• High School Credit Courses taken in Middle School are
also included on the transcript and GPA
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Standard Diploma RequirementsSubject Standard
CreditsVerified 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
2
Economic and Personal Finance 1
Electives (must include sequential elective) 3
Student Selected Test 1
CTE Credential and Virtual Course
Total Credits 22 6
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Advanced Studies Diploma Requirements
Subject Area Standard Credits
Verified Credits
English 4 2
Mathematics 4 2
Laboratory Science 4 2
History and Social Sciences 4 2
World Language 3 or 2+2
Health and Physical Education 2
Fine Arts or Career & Technical Education 1
Economic and Personal Finance 1
Electives 3
Student Selected Test 1
Virtual Course
Total Credits 26 9
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• 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
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English 11 Reading 1
English 11 Writing 1
Mathematics 1
Laboratory Science 1
Social Studies 1
Student Choice + 1____________
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English 11 Reading 1
English 11 Writing 1
Mathematics 2
Laboratory Science 2
Social Studies 2
Student Choice + 1____________
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• Several Core classes are available to take online
• Online courses are not easier
• Additional Fee depending on the amount of other courses a student is taking
• Additional information can be found at the Online Campus website:
https://www.fcps.edu/academics/academic-overview/online-campus
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• Demographic Information
• Individual School Year
• Final grades, Withdrawal Grades, Credit Attempted/Completed, GPA
• Work In Progress
• Overall GPA
• Verified Credit Summary
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Early Back Program – Bulldog Boot Camp August 14-16 from 9-12 Transportation provided Transition activities – fun $75 – limited space – first come, first serve Registration details on Westfield Homepage
Math Refresher – brush up on skills for all levels August 7-11 – Transportation not provided
Summer Assignments Summer Reading – School Wide Summer Assignments – check Westfield Website
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FCPS offers courses through the online campus – see website for more information and registration forms
https://www.fcps.edu/academics/summer-learning-programs
FCPS Online Courses for Rising 9th Graders for credit –Geometry or Above, PE 9 and EPF
Other FCPS Online and Enrichment Opportunities Available
Students who wish to pursue coursework outside of FCPS at a public or private institution for credit must have prior written approval from the high school director of student services.
The following link will list institutions already approved and are state recognized. http://www.vcpe.org/
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Rising 9th graders have a one time opportunity of expunging a high school grade & credit
This applies to High School credit courses taken in the middle school – Math and World Language
Implications for SOL’s and Verified Credits need to be considered
Parents must sign and return an expunged grade form to the High School DSS by the end of the 1st
quarter of the 9th grade year
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The RThe Resiliency Wheel Wheel
Increase pro-social bonding
Set clear, consistent boundaries
Teach“Life Skills”
Provide caring and support
Provide opportunities
for meaningful
participation
Set and communicate high expectations
Mitigate Risk Factors
Build Resiliency
28Fairfax County Youth Survey
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•Goals – Short Term and Long Term
•Time Management
•Balance
•FUN!!!
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Student Panel and Questions?