GETTING READY FOR HIGH SCHOOL WELCOME CLASS OF 2019

WHAT TO EXPECT IN HIGH SCHOOL Everything “counts” Permanent record Post-secondary planning Autonomy Opportunities Freedom

Read Study Get organized Do your work & turn it in—all the time, every time! Pay attention to timelines & deadlines Communicate with your teachers Take Responsibility HOW TO BE SUCCESSFUL IN HIGH SCHOOL:

PROGRAM OF STUDIES FOR Description of all our classes Graduation requirements SOL requirements Special programs and opportunities Can be found on the BWHS website under the School Counseling link

HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS There are two types of diplomas you can earn:  Standard Diploma  Advanced Studies Diploma

Standard Diploma Academic AreasCreditsSOL Verified Credits English42 Social Studies31 Mathematics31 Science31 Health/Physical Education2 Foreign Language, Fine Arts, or Career & Technical Education 2 Economics and Personal Finance1 Electives4 Student Selected Verified Credit1 Total226

Advanced Studies Diploma Academic AreasCreditsSOL Verified Credits English42 Social Studies42 Mathematics42 Science42 Foreign Language3 Health/Physical Education2 Fine Arts or Career & Technical Education1 Economics and Personal Finance1 Electives3 Student Selected Verified Credit1 Total269

DIPLOMAS – REVIEW STANDARD DIPLOMA 22 credits and 6 SOL’s Core subjects = 3 required in each subject No specific foreign language requirement 2 credits in fine arts, CTE, or foreign language ADVANCED STUDIES 26 credits and 9 SOL’s Core subjects = 4 required in each subject Foreign language requirement: 3 year of one language: or 2 years of 2 different languages 1 credit in fine arts or CTE

SOL COURSES Reading (Eng. 11)Earth Science Writing (Eng. 11)Biology Chemistry Algebra 1World History 1 GeometryWorld History 2 Algebra 2US History

COURSE LEVELS FOR ENGLISH, SOCIAL STUDIES, AND SCIENCE Academic Course content and expected student performance require additional reading and writing at a rigorous level. Academic is a “college-bound” level. Honors and Pre-Advanced Placement Course content is rapidly paced with additional depth. Lessons are often designed to be complex, abstract, and open-ended.

HONORS CLASSES:  English 9 Honors  English 10 Honors  English 11 Honors  Pre-AP World History  Research Earth Science Honors  Research Biology Honors  Algebra 2 w/Trig  Math Analysis  Spanish 4  Spanish 5  French 4  French 5  German 4  German 5  Latin 4  Latin 5

ADVANCED PLACEMENT Advanced Placement classes are challenging college-level courses that 10th, 11th and 12th grade student may take while in high school. Anyone who meets the prerequisites and is willing to do the work can enroll in an Advanced Placement course.

English Literature English Language Calculus AB Calculus BC Computer Science A Statistics Biology Chemistry Physics Environmental Science Studio Art Psychology Human Geography Economics World History United States History Government French Latin German Spanish ADVANCED PLACEMENT

EVERY FRESHMAN WILL TAKE: English 9:Honors or Academic World History:Pre-AP or Academic (WH/Geog. 1) Science:Usually Earth Science, Honors or Academic Math:Next class in sequence Health & Physical Education 9 Elective:Maybe a foreign language Elective:Your choice

MATH PROGRESSION 1.Algebra 1 2.Geometry 3.Algebra 2 or Algebra 2 w/ Trig 4.Advanced Algebra/Pre-calculus or Math Analysis

FRESHMAN SCIENCE Earth Science  Honors  Academic Biology  Honors

FRESHMAN SCIENCE Earth Science Honors vs. Biology Honors  Biology is a tenth grade course. A small percentage of freshmen opt to take this course.  Honors Biology has a research component which is covered in Earth Science Honors  Students who “skip” the freshman Earth Science will miss important science content  Skipping Earth Science is not recommended by LCPS or BWHS for any student  AOS students receive Earth Science instruction and take the Earth Science SOL  Students need three different sciences for the ASD

Full-Year Electives (does not cover all courses available to freshmen) Technical Drawing & Design: This class provides students the fundamental knowledge to create illustrations, models, & prototypes virtually using computer aided design software. Students interested in engineering should consider taking this course. (Formerly CADD 1) Materials & Processes: Students focus on industrial/technical materials & processes to fabricate usable products while learning the safe use of tools & equipment related to analysis, testing, & processing of metals, plastics, woods, ceramics & composite materials. (Formerly Tech. Ed. 1) Technology Foundations: This course is designed as an Introduction to Engineering that includes interactive learning & Design Brief activities. Content Areas may include CNC Machining, Engineering Structures, Video Game Design & Robotics.(Formerly Applied Tech 1) Computer Information Systems 1: Students will learn how to use Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint. They will also have an opportunity to earn Microsoft industry certifications in each application – MOS. The course also provides opportunities for FBLA competitive events. Intro. To Business and Marketing: Students will be introduced to the fields of business and marketing. This class is a pre-requisite for the Sports, Entertainment and Rec. marketing class. Journalism: Students learn about the history of the American media, legal & ethical issues surrounding today's media, how to discern various types of media & sources. Students will also write a variety of stories that will expose them to different ideas while enhancing their writing skills.

Music Appreciation: A fun and interesting class in which all types of music and performing arts are studied. Areas of curriculum include, classical, jazz, broadway, motion picture soundtracks, rock n’ roll and modern rock. Art 1: A survey of different visual art forms including drawing, painting, sculpture, printmaking, ceramics, photography, and computer graphics. This class is a prerequisite for Photography, Sculpture, and Drawing & Painting which students take in the 10 th, 11 th, & 12 th grades. Guitar: Four levels (different classes) of guitar are offered from Beginning Guitar to Artist Guitar. Placement is assigned by the instructor. Auditions will be held in the Spring at ERMS. Orchestral Strings: Four levels of strings are offered from Beginning Orchestra to Artist Orchestra. Placement is assigned by the instructor. Auditions will be held in the Spring at ERMS. Band/Performance Ensemble: All rising 9 th grade band students are placed in Ensemble 1. Individual auditions in the Spring will decide their final placement. Theater Arts: Students are exposed to the major elements of theater including performance and production. Improvisation, mime, basic acting, theater history, settings, costuming, make- up, and lighting are covered. Chorus: Student may choose to participate in a “non-auditioned” section of orchestra, or they may audition for a “select” orchestra. Auditions will be held in the Spring at ERMS.

Semester Electives (this list does not include all electives offered to freshmen) Independent Living: Learn life skills that will help you manage your individual, family, and work lives. Choices: Investigate teen issues and learn to apply critical thinking and problem solving skills. This class is specifically for 9 th and 10 th grade students. Gourmet Foods: Learn to create nutritious and delicious foods. (and eat!) Human Development: Study the intellectual, physical, social and emotional development of humans. Great for students interested in working with children. Leadership Development: Effective communication, public speaking, positive public relations skills, teamwork, resolving conflict and conducting meetings. Fashion Design: Identify and explore careers within the fashion design, manufacturing, and merchandising industry. Intro to Housing and Interior Design: Floor plans, home furnishing, design of living areas, home furnishings, and equipment.

A TYPICAL FRESHMAN SCHEDULE 8 Periods: 7 classes plus a Study Hall

“A” “B” Period 1 9:00 – 10:32 Spanish Period 5 9:00 – 10:32 Geometry Period 2 10:38 – 12:07 Study Hall Period 6 10:38 – 12:07 Health & PE Period 3 12:13 – 2:13 Earth Science Period 7 12:13 – 2:13 English Period 4 2:19 – 3:48 World History Period 8 2:19- 3:48 Tech Ed

CLASSES FOR NEXT YEAR Today you will pick your classes using a worksheet and Family Connection Your parents will have access to your requests and can make changes The deadline to make changes is June 19 th Class of 2019

PICKING YOUR CLASSES FOR NEXT YEAR You will select seven classes  4 core classes  1 Health and PE class  2 Electives – one is usually a foreign language Overwhelmed? Relax – you have until June 19 th to change your mind! (that’s five months)

CLASSES FOR NEXT YEAR Step 1:  Select your seven classes “on paper” using the worksheets Step 2:  Transfer your selections to Family Connection  Pick an alternate elective (as a back-up) Step 3:  Your parents will access Family Connection te review your choices and make changes as necessary

CLASSES FOR NEXT YEAR – ERMS Log onto Family Connection Your student ID will be your username and password

SCHEDULING YOUR CLASSES Go to the “About Me” tab “BWHS Rising Freshmen Requests for ” link on left Transfer your seven course choices from your worksheet Click on “update” at the bottom of the page Click on the “about me” tab

FRESHMEN – FAMILY CONNECTION Click on the “BWHS Rising Freshman – Alternate Elective Choice” survey Check mark at least one full-year alternate elective; or at least two semester electives Click on “update” at the bottom of the page Click on the “sign out”

EXTRA-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Fall Sports:  Cheerleading  Cross Country  Football  Golf  Volleyball

STARTING DATES FOR FALL ACTIVITIES: Marching Band begins on August 1, 2015 Fall sports begin on August 4, 2015 There will be a parent sports meeting later this year Music teachers will come to Eagle Ridge for auditions this spring.

 Spring Sports:  Softball  Soccer  Lacrosse  Tennis  Track  Baseball ATHLETICS: Winter Sports:  Basketball  Gymnastics  Swimming  Wrestling  Cheerleading

 Literary Arts Magazine  Anime Club  Outdoorsmen Club  Hockey Club  Keep Loudoun Beautiful  Recycling Club  Bible Club  Peer Tutoring  Key Club  Habitat for Humanity  Dance Team  Debate  Academic Competition Team  Battle of the Books  Library Club  Student Council Association  International Club  Spanish Club  Latin Club  French Club  German Club  National Honor Society  Future Educators  FBLA  DECA  Art Club CLUBS & ACTIVITIES

QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS What questions do you have about:  Academics  Briar Woods High School  Activities  What else???