Freedom High School Rising Freshman Parent Night

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 Schooldouglas.fulton@lcps.org

Mr. Fred LeMaster9th Grade Assistant Principalwilliam.lemaster@lcps.org Dr. Michelle LuttrellAssistant Principal - Special Education and 504 Plan Contact Michelle.luttrell@lcps.org

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

HMMM…WHAT CLASSES DO I SIGN UP FOR NEXT YEAR?

“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.

COLLEGES – WHAT DO I NEED TO GET IN??

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!!