FCLASS OF 2018!

WELCOME TO FREEDOM HIGH SCHOOL!!!

OUR STAFFKen Christopher, Director of School Counseling

School Counselors: Mrs. Jen Schrader(A-De)Mrs. Cristi Goldberg (Dh-Je)Ms. Colleen Hurley (Ji-Mo)Mrs. Ann Barrett (Mu-Sc)Dr. Carly Fuhrman (Se-Z)

(& Bailey) (A-Z)Mrs. Annie Nuzum ~ School Counseling Intern

AGENDA

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 OPTIONS

In Virginia, diploma options available: Advanced Studies Diploma

26 or 27 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 1

Laboratory 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 4

Student 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

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

“BLOCK” SCHEDULING SAMPLE SCHEDULE

“A” Day “B” Day

1 – English 9 A orEnglish 9H

5 – World History I A orPre-AP World History

2 – Health/PE 9 6 – Eagles Connect

3 – Math option (next level)

7 – World Language (next level or new)

4 – Elective 8 – Earth Science A or Earth Science H orBiology H

ENGLISH, SOCIAL SCIENCE, & SCIENCE OPTIONS: All courses are offered at two

levels: Academic Honors or Pre-AP

Reading level and work ethic will be a key factors in deciding which level of these courses a student should take in grade 9.

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.

FOR STUDENTS WHO EAT, BREATHE, & SLEEP SCIENCE

MATH IN GRADE 9

Grade & SOL

2013-14

Current Math Course in Grade 8

Math 8

Algebra I

Geometry

Algebra 2

Algebra 2/Trig

“A” or “B” AND

Passed SOL

Algebra I

Geometry

Algebra 2

Advanced

Algebra/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.

“A” in Algebra I & Geometry

AND Pass both

SOLs

N/A

N/A

Algebra 2/Trig

N/A

N/A

WORLD LANGUAGES & CULTURES

Most 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.

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 MORE ELECTIVE!

Art 1 Art & Arch 1 & 2 Intro Bus/Mktg Computer Info

System Theater Arts 1 21st Century Lit Applied Technology Music Classes

CAMPUS PROGRAM

Mr. Clarke will meet with you during your Resource later.

Stay tuned….

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 level

Take the PSAT in October

Get involved in at least one activity

Focus on performing well in all ninth grade classes and making a successful transition to high school

THERE ARE MANY OPTIONS TO GET INVOLVED!

ATHLETIC INVOLVEMENTPARENT/STUDENT INFO NIGHT COMING

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?

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 to complete if they want to take advantage of this opportunity. Form must be returned no later than August 15, 2014. Once high school begins, this opportunity ends.

Other students in class Other students in upper

class Teacher Counselor Administrator

Study Groups BEAST Writing Lab Math Lab Science Lab

KNOW THE RESOURCES

BEFORE YOU KNOW IT….

Congrats!!Class of 2018!

GO

EAGLES!!