Stone Bridge High School Rising 9 th Grade Parent/Student Information Night

STONE BRIDGE HIGH Mr. Lucas DirectorMr. Lucas Director Ms. Barr A-ChMs. Barr A-Ch Mr. Diamond Ci-GhMr. Diamond Ci-Gh Ms. Halpin Gi-KMs. Halpin Gi-K Mr. Misik L-OMr. Misik L-O Ms. McCarthy P-SkMs. McCarthy P-Sk Ms. Abrigo Sl-ZMs. Abrigo Sl-Z

Ethics Day Fundraiser $20

Scheduling Process Informational Session SBHS Counselors visited BRMS (Feb. 5 & 6) and ERMS (Feb. 8 & 11) Program of Studies Course Selection Sheet Plan of Studies Timelines Visit to SBHS (April 17) Orientation (August)

Program of Studies Pages of Interest General Information—page 1 Promotion and Credit Info—page 2 Diploma Requirements—pages 4-6 GPA and Class Rank—page 7 Grade Weighting—page 7 Testing Info—page 8-9 Special Programs—pages 9-11 Index of Courses—pages 61-66

Diploma Types Standard Diploma Course Requirements (8 VAC B) Discipline Area Standard Credits: effective with first-time ninth graders in through Standard Credits: effective with first-time ninth graders in and beyond Verified Credits: effective for first-time ninth graders in and beyond English4 42 Mathematics3 31 Laboratory Science3 31 History & Social Science3 31 Health & Physical Education2 2 Fine Arts or Career & Technical Education 1 Foreign Language, Fine Arts or Career & Technical Education 2 Economics and Personal Finance 1 Electives6 4 Student Selected Test 1 Total22 6 A student must earn a Board-approved career and technical education credential to graduate with a Standard Diploma (beginning with students entering 9 th grade for the first time in ).

Advanced Studies Diploma Course Requirements (8 VAC C) Discipline Area Standard Credits: effective with first-time ninth graders in through Standard Credits: effective with first-time ninth graders in and beyond Verified Credits - effective with ninth graders in and beyond English4 42 Mathematics4 42 Laboratory Science4 42 History & Social Sciences4 42 Foreign Languages3 3 Health & Physical Education2 2 Fine Arts or Career & Technical Education 1 1 Economics and Personal Finance 1 Electives2 3 Student Selected Test 1 Total Diploma Types A student must successfully complete one virtual course, which may be non-credit bearing, to graduate with either a Standard or Advanced Studies diploma (beginning with students entering the 9 th grade for the first time in ).

Typical 9 th Grade Student Schedule English 9 Math Earth Science World Geog./History I HPE 9 World Language Elective (s) Study Hall

High School Plan of Studies Personal Finance & Economics

Math Progression

Algebra II Students MUST have a strong grasp of Algebra I concepts! Math may not be the passion for the students who enroll in this course.

Algebra II/Trigonometry Students MUST have a passion for mathematics and be self-motivated! Students MUST have a strong grasp of Algebra I concepts! Did students earn “A”s on their midterm and final exams to demonstrate long term retention/comprehension? If a student is enrolled in this course, he/she should be enrolled in higher science courses as well. This course has a common assessment for the midterm and final exam.

Functions, Algebra, and Data Analysis This course is a bridge between Algebra I and Algebra II. Students looking to strengthen Algebra I skills should enroll. Students may need review before they enroll in Algebra II.

Advanced Functions and Modeling This course is a bridge between Algebra II and Advanced Algebra/Precalculus. Students looking to strengthen Algebra II skills should enroll. Students will be exposed to real world mathematics by completing labs.

Advanced Algebra/Precalculus Students should have a passion for mathematics, a STRONG grasp of Algebra II concepts, and intentions to enroll in Calculus at some point! Students MUST have a strong grasp of Algebra II concepts! Did students earn “A”s on their midterm and final exams to demonstrate long term retention/comprehension?

Mathematical Analysis Students MUST have a passion for mathematics and be self-motivated! Students MUST have a strong grasp of Algebra II and Trigonometry concepts! If a student is enrolled in this course, he/she should be enrolled in higher science courses as well. This course has a common assessment for the midterm and final exam.

Earth Science Academic Earth Science is a study of the interrelationships between the Earth’s composition, structure, processes, and history and its atmosphere, meteorology, oceanography, and astronomy. Various scientists and their contributions are studied. Students interpret various maps, charts, and tables and utilize technology, including GIS and GPS, to organize and analyze data. Facility in using many different kinds of maps and graphics is a major outcome of learning earth science. Students also consider costs and benefits of using the Earth’s resources in problem solving situations. Academic Earth Science is designed as a challenging course requiring advanced reading and writing skills. Honors Earth Science is a study of the interrelationships between the Earth’s composition, structure, processes, and history, and its atmosphere, meteorology, oceanography, and astronomy. Various scientists and their contributions are studied. Students interpret various maps, charts, and tables and utilize technology, including GIS and GPS, to organize and analyze data. Facility in using many different kinds of maps and graphics is a major outcome of learning earth science. Students also consider costs and benefits of using the Earth’s resources in problem solving situations. Honors Earth Science is designed as a rapidly paced, challenging course requiring advanced academic skills. Students are required to complete a school science symposium at the end of the school year. Students will be required to complete this project and report their findings at the School Science Symposium.

Honors Biology Students taking Biology gain detailed knowledge of living systems.Areas of study include cellular organization and processes, molecular biology, classification of organisms, genetics, evolution, and ecosystems. Students are expected to be able to demonstrate proper use of laboratory tools.Controlled experiments are performed and results are reported.The importance of science research is emphasized. Honors Biology is designed as a rapidly paced, challenging course requiring advanced academic skills. All Honors Biology students are expected to complete an in-depth, independent Science Research Project (SRP) as a required part of their course work. Honors Biology students may participate in the process leading to possible selection for participation in the Loudoun County Regional Science & Engineering Fair (RSEF).

Honors English Students Should: be able to comprehend grade-level texts engage in reading outside of class command a wide range of writing strategies possess a spirit of inquiry, be curious make connections between text and real life apply analysis skills to new texts

Honors English Students Should: be capable of fresh interpretations of old texts be able to develop and articulate questions be able to adapt an assumption when confronted with new information demonstrate originality of thinking show diligence be independent searchers of information

Honors English Students Should: have the ability to build on what happens in class outside of class be thinking at a higher analytical level have curiosity in the English discipline engage in the ongoing reading of novels, blogs, nonfiction demonstrate a willingness to write engage in deep revision

Important Dates March 20thDiversity in Education Fair DHS) April 17thRising 9 th Graders visit SBHS (Expo Day: 9:15-10:30) AugustOrientation & Cook-out (last week in August) September 3rd1 st day of school