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Information Night for Parents of Rising Freshmen. Briar Woods High School. This Information is Online!. BWHS School Counseling >>> Presentations Tonight’s parent presentation PPT – key points will be headlined in red 2013-2014 Program of Studies - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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Information Night for Parents of Rising Freshmen
Briar Woods High School
This Information is Online!
BWHS School Counseling >>> Presentations Tonight’s parent presentation PPT – key points
will be headlined in red 2013-2014 Program of Studies Rising freshman course selection worksheet –
lists 9th grade academic courses and electives LCPS Course Curriculum information
Student presentation PPT (will be online in Early February)
Agenda
Accomplishments and Expectations
Rising 9th Grade Scheduling Process
Diploma Types & Graduation Requirements
Selecting Courses for Next Year
Accomplishments and Expectations
The Class of 2012
74% are attending 4-year colleges
20% are attending 2-year school
1% are in the military or other post-secondary training/schools
4% went directly into the work force
The Class of 2012
Earned over 5.5 million dollars in scholarships and grants (344 graduates)
Approximately 75% enrolled in one or more Advanced Placement classes while in high school
College & University Attendance To date, accepted by approximately 200
different colleges and universities and are currently on approximately 90 different campuses
Attend school in over 25 different states and four countries
Rising 9th Grade Scheduling Process
Scheduling Process
There is a different process for scheduling at each middle school
The end result is the same: Students and parents will select their courses using information from the high school counselors, and with the input and assistance of their current middle school counselors
Scheduling Process at Stone Hill Late January – SHMS counselor will review 6-year plans
and course options for next year February 7 – BWHS counselors will meet with students in
large groups to share information Week of February 11 – Students will meet with SHMS
counselor in smaller groups: The SHMS counselor will guide students through the selection
of their courses for next year using Family Connection Parents can log onto Family Connection to review and make
changes until February 22, 2013 After February 22, 2013, parents may contact the SHMS
counselor to make changes
Scheduling Process at Eagle Ridge February 8 & 11 – BWHS counselors will meet
with students in their science classes to select courses using Family Connection Student will receive a letter which will provide their
parents with instructions to log onto Family Connection Parents can log onto Family Connection to review and
make changes until February 22, 2013 After February 22, parents may contact their ERMS
counselor to make changes The ERMS counselor will review academic plans with
students
Scheduling for Students New to LCPS New students usually begin enrolling in
mid-April The information and materials needed to
enroll an new student can be found on the BWHS and LCPS websites
New students and their parents will select their courses with a BWHS counselor when they enroll
Enrollments are by appointment
Diploma Types & Graduation Requirements
Diplomas
Standard Diploma Advanced Studies Diploma
The Standard Technical Diploma and the Advanced Studies Technical Diploma never arrived!
Diplomas
Diplomas are based on: Standard Units of Credit – 140 clock hours of
instruction & passing grade Verified Units of Credit – Standard unit of credit
plus passing the end-of-course SOL associated with that class
Standard DiplomaAcademic Areas Credits SOL Verified Credits
English 4 2
Social Studies 3 1
Mathematics 3 1
Science 3 1
Health/Physical Education 2
Foreign Language, Fine Arts, or Career & Technical Education
2
Economics and Personal Finance 1
Electives 4
Student Selected Verified Credit 1
Total 22 6
Advanced Studies Diploma
Academic Areas Credits SOL Verified Credits
English 4 2
Social Studies 4 2
Mathematics 4 2
Science 4 2
Foreign Language 3-4
Health/Physical Education 2
Fine Arts or Career & Technical Education 1
Economics and Personal Finance 1
Electives 3
Student Selected Verified Credit 1
Total 26 9
SOL Courses = Verified Credits
Reading (Eng. 11) Earth Science
Writing (Eng. 11) Biology
Chemistry
Algebra 1 World History 1
Geometry World History 2
Algebra 2 US History
Breaking News from the VA DOE Beginning with this class:
All students must take an online course while in high school We are not yet sure exactly what this means –
The details! The details! This might be Economics & Personal Finance in the 11th
grade
Breaking News from the VA DOE Beginning with this class:
Standard Diploma students must pass a board-approved “technical education credential” More information to follow soon
Selecting Courses for Next Year (and beyond)
Course Requests
We cannot make changes to course requests after the deadline of June 14, 2013
Requests for changes should be directed to the middle school until the last day of school, June 6
Between June 7 and June 14, requests for changes should be directed to BWHS.
Course Options for Freshmen1. English 9: Honors or Academic
2. World History 1: Pre-AP (Honors) or Academic
3. Earth Science: Honors, Academic, or General
4. Math: Follows sequence
5. Health & Physical Education 9
6. Elective – usually a foreign language
7. Elective
Course Levels
General – science only
Course content and student performance are commensurate with the student’s grade level.
Middle school personnel will speak to parents directly if a general-level course is
recommended.
Course Levels
Academic
Course content and expected student performance require additional reading and
writing at a rigorous level.
Academic is a “college-bound” level.
Course Levels
Honors and Pre-Advanced Placement
Course content is rapidly paced with additional depth. Lessons are often designed to be
complex, abstract, and open-ended.
Electives Available to Freshmen
Reminders You have five months to change your mind (June 14)!
A rising freshman course selection worksheet is online!
The 2013-2014 Program of Studies is online!
Course curriculum information can be found on the LCPS website!
The middle school counselors and teachers are a great resource when making these decisions.
“Lesson in Balance”
Challenge the student vs. Overloading the student
Finding balance in the students course load
If you figure out the formula for this, create an app! You’ll make millions!
“Lesson in Balance”
Take the most challenging classes you can handle.
“Lesson in Balance”
Take the most challenging classes you can reasonably handle.
“Lesson in Balance”
How much time do you have available to study and do homework? Do you play sports? Are you involved in activities?
What does your track-record indicate?
How committed and disciplined are you?
“Lesson in Balance”
Think long-term:
It’s easier to improve your schedule each year by taking more challenging classes…
than it is to improve a damaged GPA!
Johnny LateStarter
Grade 9: Grade 10:
English C 2 English B 3
History C 2 History A 4
Math D 1 Math C 2
Science D 1 Science B 3
HPE B 3 HPE A 4
Elective C 2 Elective A 4
Elective C 2 Elective A 4
Cumulative GPA = 1.86 Cumulative GPA = 2.64
Grade 11: Grade 12:
English B 3 English A 4
History B 3 History A 4
Math B 3 Math B 3
Science B 3 Science B 3
HPE A 4 HPE A 4
Elective A 4 Elective A 4
Elective A 4 Elective A 4
Cumulative GPA = 2.90 Cumulative GPA = 3.12
Sara StudyHard
Grade 9: Grade 10:
English B 3 English B 3
History B 3 History A 4
Math B 3 Math C 2
Science C 2 Science B 3
HPE A 4 HPE A 4
Elective A 4 Elective A 4
Elective A 4 Elective A 4
Cumulative GPA = 3.29 Cumulative GPA = 3.36
Grade 11: Grade 12:
English B 3 English A 4
History B 3 History A 4
Math B 3 Math B 3
Science B 3 Science B 3
HPE A 4 HPE A 4
Elective A 4 Elective A 4
Elective A 4 Elective A 4
Cumulative GPA = 3.38 Cumulative GPA = 3.46
The Importance of the Freshman Year The difference between a 3.12 GPA and a
3.46 GPA can be the ninth grade year!!!
The student with the “Slow Start” would have to earn straight A’s in grades 10, 11, and 12 just to equal the student who had a stronger freshman year.
This example is not meant to scare you!
“Lesson in Balance”
Don’t forget to consider the student’s interests when determining his/her
course load!
Reminder
We cannot make changes to course requests after the deadline of June 14, 2013
Requests for changes should be directed to the middle school until the last day of school, June 6
Between June 7 and June 14, requests for changes should be directed to BWHS.
After the School Year Begins Elective changes will not be possible
Academic level changes Level change decisions are made case-by-case Input from a variety of sources will be needed A class that is “difficult” for a student is not the
same as a class that is “too difficult” for a student! Changing a level often disrupts the student’s
entire schedule!
Agenda
Accomplishments and Expectations
Rising 9th Grade Scheduling Process
Diploma Types & Graduation Requirements
Selecting Courses for Next Year
Upcoming Events April 17: BWHS Activities EXPO (private &
homeschool students are welcome!) May: Athletics meeting for parents
See BWHSports.org for details Special education meeting – date TBA Week before school begins
Freshman Student Orientation Freshman Parent Meeting
First week of school – meeting with freshmen Monitor our website and look for our newsletter!