1. Welcome Parents of Rising 9th Graders
Tuscarora High School
Welcome Parents of Rising 9th Graders

2. Counseling Team Jennifer L. Reed Director of School Counseling
Tracy Mandina A-COF & AVID 3 &4
Keegan Barr COG-HAC & AVID 1 & 2
John Han HAD-McA
Kara Kotarsky McB-SCHE
Samantha Bissell SCHI-Z
Michael Newkirk Career Center Assistant
Michelle Vocke Administrative Secretary
Maral Amado School Counseling Secretary
Tami Koerner School Counseling Secretary

3. RISE
Respect
Integrity
Service
Excellence

4. Typical 9th Grade Schedule
A Day
1st Block- Earth Science
2nd Block- World History 1
3rd Block- HPE 9
4th Block- Algebra I
B Day 5th Block- Spanish 2 6th Block- FLEX (Mandatory) 7th Block- English 9 8th Block- Intro to Business

5. What Classes should I take? Academic Versus Honors?

6. Academic versus Pre-AP World History
Academic College Prep- Learn to think critically about world events and societies around the globe before the year Express your understanding in all forms of writing, both formal and informal ` No Summer Assignment 1 hour of homework per week
Pre-AP World Academic + writing/reading interpreting historical documents; learn to understand and & use primary sources as historical evidence to conduct research & produce essays. Summer Assignment Due 1st week of school!! 5 hours of homework per week

7. English 9 Academic versus Honors
Academic College preparatory curriculum Composition skills and grammar through writing Oral presentations Research projects Analysis of literary works Application of literary terms Study of seven major works 1 hour per week of homework
Honors All of the academic curriculum, plus More extensive and independent reading More frequent and varied writing assignments Study of eight or more major works County-wide Big Question assessment for the .5 GPA boost This is a year-round exploration of a theme found in literature studied inside and outside of class 5 hours per week of homework

8. Academic vs Research Earth Science & Biology
Academic Earth Science
0-2 hours of homework per week
Research Earth Science
2-4 hours of homework per week
Uses Algebra 1 and Geometry skills
Required research project- 1st semester
2 research assignments focused on developing research skills
Research assignments focused on developing research skills
2nd semester, science symposium project
75% of all research projects are done outside of school.
Required to participate in a school-wide Science Symposium
Research Biology Required Summer Assignment 2-4 hours of homework per week Uses Algebra 1 and Geometry Required research project 75% to be done outside of school Required to participate in a school-wide Science Symposium Independent Science Research project Quarterly Scientific Investigations Science Department Chair does not recommend skipping Earth Science to take Biology your Freshman year

9. Mathematics Geometry Algebra I
Geometry (recommended) Functions, Algebra, and Data Analysis (FADA)
Functions, Algebra, and Data Analysis (FADA) Algebra II Algebra II/Trigonometry (SUMMER ASSIGNMENT REQUIRED)

10. Mathematics Algebra II/Trig Algebra II
Advanced Functions & Modeling Advanced Algebra/ Precalculus (SUMMER ASSIGNMENT REQUIRED)
Advanced Functions & Modeling Advanced Algebra/Precalculus (SUMMER ASSIGNMENT REQUIRED) Math Analysis (SUMMER ASSIGNMENT REQUIRED)

11. Health & PE 9
Summer School Option via Virtual Loudoun- See Mrs. Kolcum
Registration opens April 17, 2017 and closes May 19, 2017
10 week term- classes being on June 5, 2017 and end August 13th
See the LCPS.org Virtual Loudoun page for details, cost and registration
Cannot take Health and PE 10 in 9th grade

12. World Language Options
ASL 1
French 1,2 or 3
German 1,2,or 3
Latin 1,2 or 3
Spanish for Fluent Speakers 1,2 or 3
Spanish 1,2 or 3

13. Advancement Via Individual Determination (AVID)
Take more challenging classes to be more competitive for college admissions
Learn how to manage time, organize your school materials, and study effectively
Be involved in a family of students and teachers who are passionate about learning and leading
Applications will be available 3rd quarter online

14. CTE/FACS Elective Choices
Half Credit- Select 2
Gourmet Foods
Human Development
Independent Living
Intro to Housing & Interior Design
Fashion Design & Merchandising
Full Year Credit- Select 1
Computer Information Systems
Intro to Business & Marketing
Leadership Development
Materials and Processing
Technical Drawing & Design
Technology Foundations
Productions Systems

15. Fine Arts/English Elective Choices
Instrumental Methods/Percussion
Ensemble 1 (Woodwinds)
Ensemble 1 (Brass)
Beginning/Intermediate and Advanced Orchestra
Jazz Ensemble
Beginning Concert Choir
Select Women’s Choir (Audition)
Mixed Chorus
Small Vocal Ensemble (Audition)
Advanced Concert Choir
Music Theatre Ensemble (Audition)
Beginning/Intermediate and Advanced Guitar
Art/Architecture 1 (.5)
Art/Architecture 2 (.5)
Art 1
Theater Arts 1
Technical Theater
English
Journalism
Creative Writing (.5)

16. Graduation Requirements
Standard
4- English (2-SOL)
3- Math (1-SOL)
3-Science (1-SOL)
3- History (1-SOL)
2- HPE (Certification in CPR-9th Grade)
1-Econ/PF
2- World Lang/Fine Arts or Career Tech
4- Electives (2 Sequential)
(+1-SOL)
22=TOTAL =TOTAL (SOL)
CTE Certification is REQUIRED
Advanced
4- English (2-SOL)
4-Math (2-SOL)
4-Science (2-SOL)
4- History (2-SOL)
2-HPE (Certification in CPR-9th Grade)
1- Econ/ PF
3- World Lang
1- Fine Art/CTE
3- Electives
(+1-SOL)
26=TOTAL = TOTAL (SOL)

17. Grading Scale Grade Numerical Equivalent Points Awarded A+ 98-100 4.3
93-97
4.0 A-
90-92
3.7 B+
87-89
3.3 B
83-86
3.0 B-
80-82
2.7 C+
77-79
2.3 C
73-76
2.0 C-
70-72
1.7 D+
67-69
1.3 D
63-66
1.0 D-
60-62
0.7 F
59 and below
0.0

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