Rising Freshman Curriculum

Night

January 16, 2019

• January 10/11 – Registration Orientation @ Liberty

MS

• January 15 – Registration Orientation @ Rocky Run

MS

• January 16 – Curriculum Night

• May 10 – Course Verification Sheets Mailed Home

• June 14 – Deadline for Course Changes with High

School Counselor

• August – TBD – Wildcat Welcome

• August 26 – 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 10 – please

review

• Electives and Level Changes will be considered until June 14th – 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

Jackie Golodolinski – 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 or Algebra Functions and Data Analysis

– Keep in mind:-Balance: Honors vs Regular

-DEMOS

-TI 83 or TI 84 calculator recommended

-Math Learning Center

-Math Honor Society and Women in Math Society

9th Grade Math FAQs

• What comes after Algebra 2?– Choices: Trig/Discrete, Probability/Statistics, AP Statistics,

Pre-Calculus, Calculus

• When can a student take Computer Science? – After successfully completing Geometry

• Can a student skip a course? – No

• Can a student take a new class over the

summer?– Yes: Online and self-directed (not recommended for A2)

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

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 3 1

Health and Physical Education 2

World Languages, Fine Arts or Career and

Technical Ed

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

Ed)

2

Economics & Personal Finance 1

Electives (at least 2 must be sequential) 4

Total Credits

AP/Honors Course or Industry Certification22 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

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 Industry Certification26 5

First Aid/CPR/AED Training

▪ A (93-100) = 4.0

▪ A- (90-92) = 3.7

▪ B+ (87-89) = 3.3

▪ B (83-86) = 3.0

▪ B- (80-82) = 2.7

▪ C+ (77-79) = 2.3

Honors courses weighted = +.5

Ex: B in honors = 3.5

AP/Dual Enrolled courses

weighted= +1.0

Ex: B in AP = 4.0

▪ C (73-76) = 2.0

▪ C- (70-72) = 1.7

▪ D+ (67-69) = 1.3

▪ D (64-66) = 1.0

▪ F (below 64) = 0.0

Grading Scale

Transcript

▪ A transcript is a single page summaryof all the classes youhave taken. It includes:

▪ Grade Point Average (GPA)

▪ Final grades

▪ Standard and Verified Credits

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

Accounting

Design/Multimedia

Programming

Principles of Business

STEM Design

Computer Science

Film Study

Newspaper

Yearbook

Creative Writing

Theatre Arts

Tech Theatre

World Languages

Junior ROTC (Academy Class)

Broadway & Hip Hop Dance

Band

Chorus

Orchestra

Guitar

Leadership (SGA)

Studio Art & Design

Ceramics

Sculpture

Digital Art

Photography

Peer Mediation

Sports MedicineInformation Systems

Elective Classes

Academy Open House

Chantilly Academy

Tuesday, January 17th (6:00pm-8:00pm)

Fairfax Academy

Tuesday, February 5th (6:30pm-8:00pm)

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 2023