Rising Freshman Curriculum

Night

January 10, 2018

• January 10 – Curriculum Night

• January 11/12 – Registration Orientation @ Liberty

MS

• January 19 – Registration Orientation @ Rocky Run

MS

• April 27 – Rising 9th Grade Parent Coffee – 8:30 AM

• May 18 – Course Verification Sheets Mailed Home

• June 8 – Deadline for Course Changes with High

School Counselor

• August – TBD – Wildcat Welcome

• August 28 – First Day of School

IMPORTANT DATES

• HS Counselors present registration information to 8th grade students

• MS Counselors meet with 8th grade students to register for classes

• Parents check, sign, and return course selection sheet to middle

school; be sure to select alternate courses

• Master Schedule is based on selections by mid March – choose wisely!

• Course selections will be visible immediately in your SIS Parent

Account by mid March – please review

• Course verification sheets will be mailed home on May 18 – please

review

• Electives and Level Changes will be considered until June 8th – if

space is available

• Schedules are created in June/July/August

• Schedules will be given out at the Wildcat Welcome in August

REGISTRATION PROCESS

Nick Marley - English

Anthony Hanrahan and Tara Holloway – World History

Tracy Sawyers – Math

Christina Lee - Science

Teacher Panel

In English 9, students will:

•Read a variety of literary genres, focusing on analysis and character study

•Develop their writing skills for a variety of purposes and audiences

•Improve their skill in reading, writing, vocabulary development, and knowledge of correct grammar and mechanics

•Receive support as they develop critical thinking skills they can apply to communicating their ideas

While the same skills are taught in regular and Honors English 9,

to be successful in an Honors English 9 class students:

Should be successful in their 8th grade English class

Should be prepared for an increased workload with out-of-class reading and writing assignments

Should enjoy reading and possess strong reading comprehension skills

Should be strong writers in terms of organization, style, grammar, usage, and mechanics

Should have a mature attitude toward their studies and a strong work ethic as they will receive challenging assignments (research paper v. product, timed writings, etc.)

9th Grade Social Studies World History & Geography 1

Covers Prehistory (2,500,000 B.C. (B.C.E.) to the European Renaissance 1500 (A.D.) CE

Students take the end-of-year World History 1 SOL exam

Students study the relationship between the geography and history of Europe, Africa, Asia, and Latin America

Prepares students for World History & Geography II

World History & Geography 1 Honors Covers Prehistory to 1500 CE

Students take the end-of-year SOL exam

Students study the relationship between the geography and history of Europe, Africa, Asia, and Latin America

More rigorous workload: reading and writing intensive

Requires a dedicated work ethic and strong background in reading, writing, and time management skills

Focuses on developing and refining high-level critical thinking skills

Prepares students for the AP World History curriculum

9th Grade Math Options

– Course Sequence:

Algebra 1

Geometry

Algebra 2

– Keep in mind:

-TI 83 or TI 84 Calculator recommended

-Math Learning Center

-Math Honor Society and Women in Math Society

-Balance: Honors vs Regular

9th Grade Math OptionsCourse Option 1 Student

Recommendation Description

Option 2 Student Recommendation

Description

Option 3 Student Recommendation

Description

Algebra 1 Algebra 1 Double Block

Prerequisite- Math 7, 8 or IM

-Teacher recommendation

-C- or D in Math 8

-Failing Math 8 SOL score

Algebra 1

Prerequisite- Math 7 or 8

Algebra 1 Honors

Prerequisite- Math 7 or 8

-Teacher recommendation

-B or better in Math 8

-Passing (450+ suggested) Math 8

SOL score

Geometry Geometry

Prerequisite- Algebra 1

Geometry Honors

Prerequisite- Algebra 1

-Teacher recommendation

-B or better in Alg. 1 (Honors sugg.)

-Passing (450+ suggested) Alg. 1 SOL

-Strength in problem-solving, &

critical thinking

Algebra 2 Algebra 2 Strategies

Prerequisite- Alg. 1 & Geometry

Co-Requisite: Alg. 2

-Teacher recommendation

-C or D in Algebra 1

-Double-block course structure

and/or repeated Algebra 1

-Failing Alg. 1 SOL score

-Good attendance record

-Special Ed. recommendation

Algebra 2

Prerequisite- Alg. 1 & Geometry

Algebra 2 Honors

Prerequisite- Alg. 1 & Geometry

-Teacher recommendation

-B or better in Alg. 1 (Honors sugg.)

-Passing (450+ suggested) Alg. 1 SOL

-Strengths in number sense, problem-

solving, & reasoning

-Intention to continue in math

coursework

-Strong study skills

Biology and Environmental

ScienceSTANDARD BIOLOGY

• Follows VA SOLs and

FCPS POS benchmarks

• Extended benchmarks are

at teacher discretion

• Lab science

HONORS BIOLOGY

• Extended benchmarks

are “essential”

• Other extended

benchmarks are at

teacher discretion

• More emphasis on

inquiry-based labs

• Higher expectations for

all-around achievement

• No late work accepted

• Independent Research Project= required

• Follows VA SOLs and FCPS POS benchmarks

ENVIRONMENTAL

SCIENCE

Honors Biology

• The Independent Research Project is worth 5%

of the overall Biology Grade

• Independent Research Project:

– Exploravision

World Languages

Level 1

• Personal and Family Life

• School life

• Social life

• Community life

OBJECTIVES:

•To develop all four language skills:

Reading, Writing, Listening Comprehension, Speaking

•To explore French, German, Korean, Latin, and Spanish cultures.

Level 2

• Home life

• Student life

• Leisure time

• Vacation and Travel

French German Latin Korean

Spanish Levels I, II, III, IV, AP

Course Requirements

• Homework will be assigned daily.

• Vocabulary must be studied daily.

• Have above a C to go onto next level. We do

not recommend that students continue to the

next level if they have a C or lower since that

indicates a weak foundation.

• PALS (Performance Assessment for

Language Students)

High School Credits

• Credit – awarded for the completion of a year long

high school class = 1

• Verified Credit – awarded when a student

successfully completes an SOL class and passes the

corresponding SOL Test = 1

• SOL Classes

– Math - Alg1, Alg2, Geom.

– Social Studies – WH/G1, WH/G2, US/VA Hist.

– Science – Bio, Chem, Geosystems

– English (11th grade only) Reading, Writing

Proposed 22 - Credit Standard Diploma

Subject Area Standard Credits Verified 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 and Tech Ed

(1 credit must be in Fine Arts or Career and Tech Ed)

2

Economics & Personal Finance 1

Electives (at least 2 must sequential) 3

Total Credits

AP/Honors Course or CTE Credential22 5

First Aid/CPR/AED Training

Proposed 26 - Credit Advanced Studies Diploma

Subject Area Standard Credits Verified Credits

English 4 2

Mathematics 4 1

Laboratory Science 4 1

History and Social Sciences 4 1

World Language 3 (2+2)

Health and Physical Education 2

Fine Arts or Career & Technical Ed 1

Economics & Personal Finance 1

Electives (at least 2 must be sequential) 3

Total Credits

AP/Honors Course or CTE Credential26 5

First Aid/CPR/AED Training

Required Classes Choice #1 Choice #2

English 9 Standard Honors

World

History/Geography 1

Standard Honors

Biology or

Environmental Science

Standard Honors

Math Algebra 1,Geometry,

Algebra 2

Algebra 1 Honors,

Geometry Honors,

Algebra 2 Honors

Health & PE 9

Additional Classes

World Language/Elective

Elective

EXPUNGING MIDDLE SCHOOL

GRADES

• To expunge a high school math or World Language grade/credit from your student’s permanent transcript you need to notify the middle school during the school year or the high school after the school year ends.

• Students have until the end of the first nine weeks of their freshman year to request to have a grade expunged.

• Form IS-104 is available at the middle school and high school or online.

• Once a course has been expunged it cannot be reinstated.

Students who wish to pursue coursework outside

of FCPS for credit must have prior written

approval from the high school Director of Student

Services.

Courses taken at private schools must be on the

pre-approved list on VCPE.org

Coursework Taken Outside of FCPS

It’s up to you… The course selections made now help

determine the student’s options after high school.

Students should take courses that THEY are interested in—not what their friends are interested in.

Students should challenge themselves each year within reason and be successful.

Everything at Centreville counts from day one!

Balance – Social, Emotional and Academics

Our shared goal:

GRADUATION in June 2022