1.  WELCOME TO FREEDOM HIGH SCHOOL!!!

2. Mr. Doug Fulton, Principal Ken Christopher, Director of School Counseling School Counselors: Mrs. Jen Schrader(A-De) Mrs. Cristi Goldberg (Dh-Jh) Ms. Colleen Hurley (Ji-Mo) Mrs. Ann Barrett (Mu-Sc) Dr. Carly Fuhrman (Se-Z)

3.  Graduation Requirements  Class Options – take the most difficult classes that you can take, yet still have a life  EXPUNGING GRADES – August 15, DEADLINE  Electives – take what interests you. Not what friends might take.  Get involved early!!  Preparing for college; Preparing for AP Classes

4.  January 14 @ 7pm: Rising Freshman Parent Night  January 15 @ 9am: Rising Freshman Parent Coffee (Lunsford MS Auditorium)  January 21 @ 6pm: Curriculum Night  February 9-12: Rising 9 Classroom Units @ Lunsford MS

5.  1/20/16 and 2/29/16: Students/parents can edit course requests through Student/ParentVUE  April 22 from 9:30-12pm: FRESHMAN EXPO  May 1 – 31: NO COURSE REQUEST CHANGES  JUNE 1 – 17: LAST CHANCE FOR COURSE REQUEST CHANGES  July 28 OR August 4: Summer Freshman Transition Days (choose 1)

6. FRONT of Auditorium Mrs. Jen Schrader(A-De) Mrs. Cristi Goldberg (Dh-Jh) BACK of Auditorium Ms. Colleen Hurley (Ji-Mo) Mrs. Ann Barrett (Mu-Sc) CHOIR Room Dr. Carly Fuhrman (Se-Z) Mr. Ken Christopher

8. In Virginia, diploma options available:  Advanced Studies Diploma  26 or 27 Credits/9 Verified Credits  Standard Diploma  22 Credits/6 Verified Credits

9. Credit = pass the class Verified credit = pass the class and the SOL Full year course = 1 credit Half year course =.5 credit

10. Discipline Area Credits Verified Credits Discipline Area Credits Verified Credits English42 42 Mathematics42 31 Laboratory Science42 31 History and Social Science 42 31 World Languages3 0 Health and Physical Ed. 2 2 Electives3 4 Student Selected SOL TEST N/A1 Student Selected SOL TEST N/A1 Economics & Personal Finance 1 1 Fine Arts or Career & Technical 1 Fine Arts or Career & Technical *MUST PASS CTE CERTIFICATION* 2 Total269Total226 Advanced DiplomaStandard Diploma

12. English 9 A or English 9H World History I A or Pre-AP World History Health/PE 9Eagles Connect – Study Hall Math option (next level)World Language (next level or new) ElectiveEarth Science A or Earth Science H or Biology H

13.  All courses are offered at two levels:  Academic  Honors or Pre-AP  Reading level and work ethic will be a key factors in deciding which level of these courses a student should take in grade 9.  Strongly consider teacher and counselor recommendations.

15. Most four-year colleges prefer that you have a minimum of two (2) years of a foreign language. Very competitive colleges will want 4 or 5 years. Spanish, French, German, and Latin are offered through the Advanced Placement (AP) level in Loudoun County. American Sign Language offered for 3 years

16.  Health & PE 9  Students must complete two years of Health, Family Life, and Physical Education. These courses are normally completed in grades 9 and 10.

17.  Art 1  Intro Bus/Mktg  Computer Info System  Journalism  Theater Arts/Tech Theater  Materials & Processes  Technology Foundations  Music Classes

18.  Mr. Clarke & Mrs. Barrett will meet with your students in early February…  Takes the place of Eagles Conect.  Stay tuned….

20. FallWinterSpring FootballBasketballBaseball GolfWrestlingSoftball Cross-CountrySwimmingSoccer VolleyballGymnasticsLacrosse Cheerleading Tennis Field HockeyTrack & Field

21.  Expunging high school credits and grades taken in middle school  August 15, 2016

22.  Teacher  Counselor  Administrator  Other students in class  Other students in upper class  Study Groups  Writing Lab  Math Lab  Science Lab  World Language Lab

24.  Strong academic record  Challenging courses appropriate for their abilities all four years  Four years of “core” classes  Solid standardized test performance (SAT and/or ACT)  Extracurricular, Athletic, and Community Involvement  Well Rounded STUDENTS  “Quality vs. Quantity”

25. Choose a challenging college-preparatory schedule of classes that is appropriate to your ability level Take the PSAT in October Get involved in at least one activity Focus on performing well in all ninth grade classes and making a successful transition to high school

26. GO EAGLES!!