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

Rising 9th Grade Parent Night AGenda Pride Athletics Activities & Involvement Transitioning & Support Pride in Academics Strategies and Communication Dates to Know Student Building Tours Rising 9th Grade Parent Night AGenda

Assistant Athletic Director Mr. J.J. Totaro Pride Athletics TWITTER: @HHSPrideSports Assistant Athletic Director Mr. J.J. Totaro

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS 1. WHEN CAN 8TH GRADERS START PARTICIPATING IN SPORTS AT HERITAGE? A: 8TH GRADERS ARE ELIGIBLE TO PARTICIPATE THE DAY AFTER THEIR GRADUATION FROM HARPER PARK 2. WHAT IS NEEDED IN ORDER TO PARTICIPATE? A: ALL STUDENTS MUST HAVE A COMPLETED PHYSICAL DATED AFTER MAY 1, 2018. WE SUGGEST ATTENDING PHYSICAL NIGHT AT HHS ON MAY 23RD – STARTS AT 6PM; PHYSICALS ARE $35 3. WHEN CAN I GET MORE INFORMATION ABOUT HERITAGE ATHLETICS? A: HARPER PARK WILL HOST A RISING FRESHMAN ATHLETICS INFORMATIONAL SESSION ON MAY 9TH 4. WHEN DO FALL SPORTS BEGIN? A: TRYOUTS FOR ALL FALL SPORTS START JULY 30 TWITTER: @HHSPrideSports

Activities & Involvement Activities Coordinator Mr. Timothy Yorke

Transitioning and Support School Counseling Director Ms. Suzanne Eicholtz

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 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

School Safety principal, Mr. Jeff Adam

School Counseling Director Ms. Suzanne Eicholtz Pride in academics School Counseling Director Ms. Suzanne Eicholtz

CoursE Selection Considerations

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

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

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

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

Course Selection Deadline Drop Add Form and Course Selections Mailed Home: Last Week in May Deadline for Changes to Course Requests: Wednesday, June 20th

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.

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

LCPS PROGRAM OF STUDIES 2018-2019

Strategies & communication Science Department Chair Ms. Jodie Bland

Strategies for Student Success Use a planner 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

COMMUNICATION general School Events: August – Freshmen Orientation night for students & parents (followed by Open House) November – Meet the Teacher Event February – Parent-Teacher Conferences Monthly – Principals Coffee Updates: Weekly Update - via email from Mr. Adam Website – important daily announcements & school calendar

Communication parent-teacher Heritage HS Webpage: All teachers are listed under “faculty” Contact info for teacher Classroom Sample Phoenix: Student Grades Upcoming assignments Communication with parents Google Classroom: Classroom Material Homework Calendar Sample Vision: How can I send my child’s teacher an email? Phoenix: click on the teachers name on Heritage HS Webpage: under “faculty” select teacher,

ADIVCE FROM THE PRIDE Hansiddh Chaswal, ‘20 Vivian Chen, ‘19 Kendall Edmond, ‘18 Deanna Alvarez, ‘17

Dates to Remember…

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

First Day of High School Thursday, August 23rd

Student-guided tours* *All tours are BYOS. (Bring Your Own Segway)

Roar pride!