Academic Rising 9th Grade Advising

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Rising 9th Grade

Academic

Advising



Goals!

Understand expectations of high school

Learn about courses

Understand graduation requirements



School Counselors

Ms. Coogan (A-CHA) Ms. Buckley (CHE-FO)

Mr. Gorman (FR-JI) Ms. Masich (JO-MANG)

Ms. Kennedy (MANI-PAS) Ms. Anderson (PAT - SM)

Ms. Reid (SN-Z) Mr. Anderson (ELL & CSS)



What are differences between

middle school and high school?



CoursesEnglish 9

Social Studies (World History I)

Math (Algebra 1, Geometry, Algebra 2)

Science (Biology)

World Language (Spanish, French, Latin, Korean*, Chinese*, Arabic*, Vietnamese*,

American Sign Language*)

PE 9

Elective(s)

*Courses offered at Fairfax, Marshall, or Falls Church Academy

Courses need to be entered in StudentVue by January 22th

https://madisonhs.fcps.edu/sites/default/files/media/inline-files/2021-22-Course-Selection-Sheet-9th-grade-only.pdf

https://sites.google.com/view/jmhselectives/electives-home



Course Selection Items to Consider

Enter only the course code provided on the course selection sheet

1

Pay attention to your prerequisites (Computer Science requires Algebra I and Geometry)

2

You must select a total of 7 courses and 2 alternate electives

3

Semester classes have two different codes

4

If you would like to discuss online classes, speak directly with your counselor

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How to Complete Your Course Selection on STUDENTVUE

Step 1: Log into StudentVUE on your school computer or home computer

STUDENTVUE

Step 2: Select Module “Course Request”

https://www.fcps.edu/resources/technology/student-information-system-sis-fcps/student-information-system-sis-0



Step 3: Search for courses by using the Course Name or Course ID Number.

Step 4: You will add the course by selecting “Add Course” or “Add Alternative”

Course Numbers

https://madisonhs.fcps.edu/sites/default/files/media/inline-files/2021-22-Course-Selection-Sheet-9th-grade-only.pdf



Final Step is to review the courses you selected and course ID number. You will have seven selected courses and two alternates.

Your courses will be finalized when you meet one-on-one with your counselor starting Jan. 25th. Students cannot enter courses until Mon. Jan. 18th



Academy Courses

Career and Technical Education courses

World Language courses

Transportation provided

A part of your regular school day

There is a separate application that is required to complete with your counselor



Summer School

Summer Learning registration opens sometime in January

Students must register online

Allows for flexible scheduling

Health and PE

Economics and Personal Finance (recommended for upperclassmen)

https://www.fcps.edu/academics/summer-learning



Choosing the best level for

you!



Honors Vs. Regular

Are you really organized?

Have you consistently turned in work on time?

Do you have strong study habits?

Are you focusing on your strengths?

What is a healthy balance for you? (school work vs. extracurricular activities vs. social time)



Consider the following with honors courses...

A’s and B+’s in current courses and you turn everything in on time.

Getting a good grade the first time you take a test and NOT relying on retakes

More demanding course load

Higher teacher expectations

More homework and reading

Faster pace of material presented

More self-directed in and out of the classroom



Virtual Vs. In Person

Consider how different learning virtually compared to learning in-person when selecting your courses



Cross-Curricular TeamThe CC Team is an Interdisciplinary learning experience through Biology, World History, & English courses. Throughout the experience, students and teachers collaborate to generate knowledge, develop essential skills, and discover student’s individual passions and interests - all part of the deeper learning process to achieve a critical understanding of our complex worlds.

Cohort Provides Students: Interdisciplinary Approach to LearningProject Based Learning & Assessment

Creative opportunities to show learning and skill attainment

Flexibility & ChoiceSupport from a team of teachers

https://sites.google.com/view/jmhsccteams/home



Diploma Options

Subject Standard Advanced

English 4 4

Social Studies 3 4

Math 3 4

Science 3 4

World Language 0 3 or 2+2

PE (CPR/First Aid/AED) 2 2

SOLs 5 5

Sequential Electives - Everyone must have two electives in the same subject area (ex: STEM Design and STEM Engineering or Studio Art 1 and Photography or Programming and Cybersecurity or Guitar 1 and Guitar 2 )



Academic Advising Dates - What’s NextJanuary 14 - Rising 9th Grade Virtual Curriculum Night from 6 p.m. - 7 p.m.

January 22 - Courses for Fall 2021 need to be entered into StudentVue

January 25 - Students begin to meet individually with counselors to go over and finalize course selections

TBD - Activities Fair

TBD - Madison Summer Bridges (a week long introduction to Madison and high school)

August 2 - Football, Golf, Field Hockey, Volleyball, Cross Country, Band, and Cheer

TBD - Warhawk Flight School (9th grade Orientation)

August 23 - First day of high school

**TBD=To Be Determined - Working on a date



Reminders and Questions

- Remember to enter 7 courses and 2 alternate electives

- Make sure you are using the Madison Course Selection Sheet to enter correct courses

- Think about balance in your schedule, consider extracurricular activities (clubs and sports)

- You will not be able to enter courses until Monday, Jan. 18th



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