Heritage High School Class of 2022 Welcome to the Pride!

SCHOOL COUNSELING DIRECTOR PRINCIPAL Mr. Jeff Adam ASSISTANT PRINCIPALS Mr. Ross Armstrong, A-G Ms. Kim Turner, H-N Mr. Adrian Powell, O-Z SCHOOL COUNSELING DIRECTOR Ms. Suzanne Eicholtz ATHLETIC DIRECTOR Mr. Ryan Rogers heritage High School

Heritage School Counseling Department

School Counseling Department ‘To graduation…and beyond!’ Ms. Suzanne Eicholtz Director of School Counseling Ms. Meagen Zawistowski Counselor A-C Ms. Cheryl Barr Counselor D-I Mr. Donald Jones Counselor J-Mi Ms. Kim-marie Brown Counselor Mj-Sc Mr. Keenan Elder Counselor Sd-Z Ms. Cathy Kelly Counseling Secretary Ms. Betty Keener Counseling Secretary Ms. Lolita Smart Career Center Specialist Ms. Brenda Gottlieb Testing Coordinator Ms. Neldy Negron Parent Liaison

Social/Emotional Transition Encourage Involvement Consider a Fall Sport/Activity Ups and Downs are Normal Contact your student’s school counselor if you notice extended or severe changes in: Mood Appetite Sleep Habits Level of Interest in Outside Activities Loudoun County Mental Health Resources: HHS School Counseling Page

HHS Mental Health Team Ms. Suzanne Eicholtz Director of School Counseling Ms. Meagen Zawistowski Counselor A-C Ms. Cheryl Barr Counselor D-I Mr. Donald Jones Counselor J-Mi Ms. Kim-marie Brown Counselor Mj-Sc Mr. Keenan Elder Counselor Sd-Z Mr. Ben Fernandez School Psychologist Ms. Leslie Saunders School Social Worker Ms. Megan Marshall Student Assistance Specialist

CoursE Selection Considerations

CONSIDER… Cumulative Workload/ Stress Impact Outside Activities Family Priorities Sleep Map Out a Week Reassure

Course Selection Process HHS Honors Example Lessons: December/January HPMS Teacher Recommendations Heritage Counselors Visit Harper Park: February 12th-16th Drop Add Form and Course Selections Mailed Home: Last Week in May Deadline for Changes to Course Requests: Wednesday, June 20th

Strategies for Student Success Use your agenda Do your homework on the same day it is assigned Check teacher’s webpage & Vision page Ask questions (in class or email) Check StudentVUE for grades Communicate with your teacher Get involved, maintain a balance Set goals Surround yourself with those who are also working toward their goals

HHS Course Change Request Process (Level Changes During the Year) Support for Working through the Rigor: Math Lab Reading Writing Center Science Center Targeted Reinforcement Study Halls Teacher Webpages/Vision/Google Classroom Attempted Strategies for Success Parent, Teacher, Counselor, Student Input and Communication Approval by School Administrator Process Facilitated by School Counselor Space may be limited in other available classes

LCPS Graduation Requirements For students entering 9th Grade in the 2018-2019 school year. UPDATED!!! UPDATED!!!

PROGRAM OF STUDIES 2018-2019 (Coming Soon) See Footnotes for Details…

Expunging Final Course Grade of High School Credits Taken in Middle School Only Not Shown on Transcripts Not Counted Toward GPA No Credit Awarded Expunge Form Sent Home with Middle School Final Report Card Forms Must Be Returned by August 15th After this…no more. See your counselor, Ms. Harper, if you have questions.

Sample freshman schedule English 9 Math (Algebra 1, Geometry, Functions, Algebra 2, or Algebra 2/Trig) Earth Science or Research Biology World History/Geography to 1500 (WH1) Health PE 9 (World Language) Elective Study Hall (Pride Time: 20 minutes every Wednesday) Sample freshman schedule

English 9 Academic or English 9 Honors? Focus: Reading, Writing, Research, Vocab SOL competencies Basic writing skills are reinforced Mastery of basic writing skills is assumed (students advance to complex writing skills) Increased rigor & faster pace More independent learning GPA Bump: N/A GPA Bump: 0.5 Homework: ~30 minutes per class Homework: ~1-1.5 hours per class Normal Summative Assessments Year-Long Honors Common Assessment Portfolio (which requires out-of-class independent research and partially impacts final exam score) Other considerations: Do you like English & reading? What is your level of motivation? How difficult is your overall course load?

Mathematics

FRESHMAN YEAR AND BEYOND…..

Taking Research Biology as a Freshman If students are on an accelerated path, they may choose to go directly to Research Biology as a freshman.  This path is not for everyone, and is a decision that must be carefully thought out. Students who go directly to Research Biology will be missing out on important research skills that are required and expected in Biology.  In order to demonstrate readiness, freshman who choose to take Research Biology will be required to complete a summer assignment. Successful 9th grade Research Biology students are:   strong in Math (entering Geometry or higher) Organized and on top of school work Ask questions and seek help when needed Passionate about science Prepared to complete required work outside of classroom Strong in skills taught in Research Earth Science    

Social Sciences Pre-AP World History to 1500 Academic World History Both Courses Address same content Must pass WH1 SOL to earn credit Primary Source Analysis .5 Bump on GPA Prepare students for AP WH Independent learner with previous writing experiences Emphasis on essay writing Aim for timed tests by end of year 60-75 minutes of HW between blocks No Bump Short Answer questions/Shorter essays Developing writing skills Visual and written projects per quarter Untimed tests 30 minutes of HW between blocks

Course Selection Information Page Heritage Webpage Parent Resources Under Site Shortcuts Course Selection Information

Remember… NO Course Request Changes After June 20th!!!

Looking forward… College and career Resources Counseling Department Workshops Naviance Senior College Application Night (September) NOVA Night (September) Financial Aid Night (December) Super Saturdays (January/February) Apprenticeship Night (April) College 101 (Underclassmen) (April) Utilize the Career Center Interest Inventories Career Inventories Career Information GPA and Test Scores Search for Colleges to Match Interests and Admissions Profile Search for Scholarships Use Resources in Document Library Receive Updates from HHS on Volunteer, Scholarship, Academic Enrichment & Job Opportunities LCPS Resources Monroe Shadowing Day (10th & 11th) Job for a Day (11th) LCPS College and Career Fair (Last Sunday in September)

Wednesday, March 7th @ 7pm HHS Auditorium Rising 9th Grade night Wednesday, March 7th @ 7pm HHS Auditorium

Harper Park visit to heritage Tuesday, March 13th Student Orientation and School Tour During the School Day

HHS athletics info night May 9th @ 7pm Harper Park Auditorium Parents and Students/Athletes Welcome HHS Athletic Philosophy Physicals/Paperwork Schedules Meet Fall Coaches Athletic Booster Club

Roar pride!