WESTFIELD HIGH SCHOOL

CLASS OF 2022

• Welcome & Introductions

• Middle School vs. High School

• Curriculum & Scheduling

• Core Classes

• Electives

Counselors

Counselor (A-Boi)

Ms. Gulgert

Counselor (Boj-Die)

Mr. Harris

Counselors

Counselor (Dif-Gut)

Mr. Sidener

Counselor (Guv-Kil)

Ms. Hughes

Counselors

Counselor (Kim-Mas)

Ms. Fargo

Counselor (Mat-Oh)

Ms. Craig

Counselor(Oj-Roda)

Ms. Shaw

Counselors

Counselor (Rode-Tar)

Mr. Paganin

Counselor (Tat-Z)

Ms. Snyder

• Block Schedule:

• Most classes are every other day for 90 minutes

• Classes are YEAR long*

• Classes will require studying and homework

• Take advantage of Bulldog Block!

• EVERYTHING COUNTS

• ALL courses are included in your GPA, including PE!

Wait!!!

What is

Bulldog Block?

Westfield Block Schedule

Pd. 1: 8:10-9:35

Bulldog Block: 9:41-

10:21

Pd. 3: 10:27-11:52

Pd. 5/lunch: 11:58-1:57

Pd. 7: 2:05-2:55

Pd. 2: 8:10-9:35

Bulldog Block: 9:41-

10:21

Pd. 4: 10:27-11:52

Pd. 6/lunch: 11:58-1:57

Pd. 7: 2:05-2:55

A Day B Day

MIDDLE SCHOOL VS

HIGH SCHOOL

An AMAZING High School

Experience!!!

(Plus Colleges WANT to see you involved)

Strong Academics

Extracurricular Activities &

Sports

Community Service

Get Involved

Fall – Football, Cross Country, Volleyball, Cheerleading, Field Hockey, Golf

Winter – Basketball, Indoor Track, Swim and Dive, Wrestling, Gymnastics

Spring – Baseball, Crew, Lacrosse, Soccer, Track and Field, Tennis, Softball

Marching Band

Dance Team

Theatre

Clubs and Honor Societies

Academic Advising

What is academic advising?

A time when students receive information about

academic requirements needed for high school

graduation while considering life after high school

options.

Counselor, student, parents and teachers are all

involved.

Happens for about 3 weeks during which you will meet

WHS counselors, attend an Electives Fair, attend WHS

Curriculum Night and course selection.

• 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

A verified credit is earned when a student passes a course and the corresponding SOL test.

Examples:

NO

NO

YES

•A student earns a ‘B’ in Biology but does not pass the Biology SOL. Is this a verified credit?

•A student fails Algebra 1 but passes the Algebra 1 SOL. Is this a verified credit?

•A student earns a ‘B’ in World History 1 and passes the World History 1 SOL. Is this a verified credit?

Standard Diploma Requirements Standard Diploma Course Requirements for Students Entering 9th Grade for the First Time in

2018-19 and Beyond

Subject 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 & Technical Education(1 credit must be a Fine Art or Career & Technical Education)

2

Economic and Personal Finance 1

Electives (must include sequential elective) 3

AP, HN, IB course, or Career and Technical Education Credential

First Aid/CPR/ AED training

Total Credits 22 515

Advanced Studies Diploma Requirements

Advanced Studies Diploma Course Requirements for Students Entering 9th Grade for the First Time in 2018-19 and Beyond

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 Education 1

Economic and Personal Finance 1

Electives (must include sequential electives) 3

AP, HN, IB course, or Career and Technical Education Credential

First Aid/CPR/ AED training

Total Credits 26 5

• Is this one of my favorite courses?

• Do I have the work habits & am I willing to study & do homework daily in this subject?

• Am I comfortable moving at a quicker pace?

• Am I motivated to understand material rather than just memorize it?

• Am I a strong reader & writer?

• Am I up for more challenging projects & papers?

• Am I willing to do summer assignments?

Required Classes Choice #1 Choice #2

English Standard Honors

World

History/Geography

Standard Honors

Biology Standard Honors

Math Algebra 1,Geometry,

Algebra 2

Algebra Honors,

Geometry Honors,

Algebra 2 Honors

Health & PE 9

Additional Classes

World Language/Elective

Elective

• English for Students of Other Languages (ESOL) courses are available for students with limited English proficiency.

• Core classes & electives will be dependent on the student’s ESOL level.

• Several Core classes are available to take online

• Online courses are not easier

• The courses in many instances will cost money

• Students may need to be off campus if taking an online class

• Additional information can be found at the Online Campus website:

http://www.fcps.edu/is/onlinecampus/index.shtml

Rising 9th graders have a one time opportunity to

expunge a high school grade & credit

These courses apply:

Algebra,

Algebra Honors,

Geometry Honors

Spanish or French

• More than 1 world language can be taken simultaneously!

• Students should earn a “C” or better in order to move to the next level of a language.

• Students entering the 2nd year of a world language should have a strong knowledge base in • the language’s alphabet • placement of accent marks• spelling• location of corresponding countries

WORLD LANGUAGES

• Spanish• Spanish for Fluent Speakers • French• German• Latin• Japanese• American Sign Language (ASL)

All Languages offered levels 1 through 4 All Languages except ASL also offer AP levels

Academy Courses Students taking courses at Chantilly or Fairfax

Academy will have transportation by bus for one period.

JAFROTC – Chantilly

Arabic – Fairfax

Chinese – Fairfax

Korean – Fairfax

Hip Hop - Fairfax

Dance – Fairfax

Broadway Theatre - Fairfax

Accounting

Business Law/Business Management

Design/Multimedia/Web Tech

Web Page Development

Economics & Personal Finance*

Information Systems

Principles of Business

Programming

Stem Design $ Aerospace 1

Intro to Marketing Fashion Marketing

$ = course fees* = required, but best taken

Junior Year!

• Newspaper 1

• Yearbook 1

• Creative Writing

• Film Study

• Speech/Debate

• Computer Science(Must have Algebra and Geometry)

Art 1 $

Photography 1 $

Digital Art/Design $

Calliope/Lit Magazine-Visual Communications

3-D Studio Art 1 $

Broadcast Journalism-TV News

Theatre Arts 1 $

Intro to Musical Theatre

Tech Theatre 1

Band*$

Jazz Ensemble

Percussion Chorus*$ Orchestra*$Auditions required for advanced levels• $ = Course Fee

Freshmen offerings:

Art 1, 3D Art 1, Photo 1, Digital Art 1

Continue with us and take:

Jewelry & Light Metals I & II

Calliope (Art/Lit Magazine Production)

WestfieldLIVE: Morning Announcements!

Have experience in Art? Email eflorimonte@fcps.edu for a portfolio review!

• Sports Medicine

• Strategies for Success

• Fitness 1• (female only)

• Leadership Training 1(SGA)• Application required

• See your Counselor

• April 27 Rising 9th Grade Parent Coffee

• April Course Verifications Mailed Home

• June 11 Deadline for Course changes

• June 21 Fall Sports Physical Night

• August Bulldog BBQ

Visit www.westfieldathletics.org for all sports information.

Go to the Westfield Student Services WebsiteView the On-line Academic Advising site

Click on the direct link at: www.fcps.edu/WestfieldHS/

Class of 2022 Bulldog Bootcamp

Where: Westfield High School “Home of the Bulldogs”

When: Monday, August 13 thru Wednesday, August 15, 9:00 am – 12:00 pm

Who: Open to all rising 9th Grade Westfield High School Students!

Why: Great opportunity for rising freshmen to become acquainted with Westfield High School before school starts!

What: Class of 2022 Bulldog Bootcamp features:

Get to know your classmates and make new friends!

•Tour the School—the gym, the library, subschools, classrooms

•Motivational Speakers – Let’s Get Ready for School!

•Instructional Seminars – Let’s Get Ready for Class!

•Clubs, Sports, and Extracurricular Opportunities

•WHS Faculty, Staff, and Administration

•End of Camp Cookout!

•And much, much more!

**More information and registration information to follow