1. 9th GRADERS NOW IS THE TIME….

2. Freshman Presentation
Graduation Requirements
SOL Requirements
Grade-level Credit Requirements
Academic Career Plan
Naviance Family Connection Introduction
Important 9th Grade Information

3. GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS ADVANCED DIPLOMA = 26 CREDITS
4 Credits of English (9, 10, 11, 12)
4 Credits of Math (Alg I, Geometry, Algebra Functions and
Data Analysis, and Algebra II) or (Alg I, Geometry, Alg II and
ANY Math above Alg II)
4 Credits of Science (E. Science, Biology, Chemistry or Physics)
4 Credits of Social Science (W. History I, W. History II,
U.S. & VA History, and U.S. & VA Government)
Foreign Language Requirement
(3 credits of 1 language or 2 Credits each of two different languages)
1 Credit of Fine or Practical Art
1 Economics and Personal Finance
2 Credits of P.E. (HPE I & HPE II)
3 Electives

4. GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS STANDARD DIPLOMA = 22 CREDITS
4 Credits of English (9,10,11,12)
3 Credits of Math (Alg I, Geometry, Algebra Functions and Data Analysis or other higher mathematic courses)
3 Credits of Science (E. Science, Biology, Chemistry, Physics- NEED AT LEAST TWO OF THE ABOVE COURSES)
3 Credits of Social Science (W. History, US &VA
History and US & VA Government)
1 Credit of Economics and Personal Finance
2 Credits of P.E. (HPE I and HPE II)
2 Credits of Fine arts or Career and Technical Education
4 Electives (two of which must be sequential)
Example: ART 1 & ART II, ROTC 1 & ROTC II

5. SOL REQUIREMENTS STANDARD Diploma = TOTAL of 6 SOLs
2 English Reading & Writing (11th grade year)
1 MATH (Alg I, Geometry, Alg II)
1 SCIENCE (Biology, Earth Science, Chemistry)
1 HISTORY (World History I, World History II, US & VA History)
1 MORE IN ANY AREA
Example: English Reading, English Writing, Algebra 1, Biology,
World History I, and US History
ADVANCED Diploma = TOTAL of 9 SOLs
2 in EACH core area ( MATH, SCIENCE,
HISTORY, & ENGLISH)

6. CREDIT REQUIREMENTS 9TH GRADE: 4 OR LESS 10TH GRADE: 5 OR MORE
YOU NEED TO PASS 5 CLASSES TO BECOME A 10TH GRADER...

7. YOUR GRADES ARE YOUR TOOLS TO SUCCESS:
YOUR GRADE POINT AVERAGE (GPA) IS THE
#1 INDICATOR OF WHAT COLLEGES
YOU CAN GET INTO!
EVERY GRADE YOU EARN IN HIGH SCHOOL IMPACTS YOUR GPA!
A = 4 points
B+ = 3.4 points
B = 3 points
C+ = 2.4 points
C = 2 points
D+ = 1.4 points
D = 1 point
F = 0 points
THE HIGHER YOUR GPA THE
BETTER YOUR CHANCES…

8. TO CALCULATE A GPA: ITS EASY: Example: TOTAL = 14 STEP 1 STEP 2
1. Add the points awarded for each class together
2. Divide that number by the # of classes you have
Example:
STEP STEP 2
Algebra 1 C = TOTAL # OF
English 9 B = CLASSES = 7
World History A = / 7 = 2
Biology C = = “C” GPA
PE F = 0
Spanish C = 2
Art 1 D = 1
TOTAL = 14

9. Average College Freshman GPA:
WHY IS A GPA IMPORTANT???
Average College Freshman GPA:
WILLIAM AND MARY 99% have above a 3.0
UVA 99% have above a 3.0
VIRGINIA TECH 98% have above a 3.0
CHRISTOPHER NEWPORT 98% have above a 3.0
JAMES MADISON (JMU) 99% have above a 3.0
GEORGE MASON (GMU) 98% have above a 3.0
MARY WASHINGTON 92% have above a 3.0
VCU 88% have above a 3.0
OLD DOMINION (ODU) 78% have above a 3.0
HOWARD 73% have above a 3.0

10. WHY GO TO COLLEGE?? TO GET A GOOD JOB
Level of Education Median Weekly Unemployment Earnings in Rate in 2015
Some High School, No Diploma $ %
High School Graduate $ %
Some College, No Degree $ %
Associate Degree $ %
Bachelor’s Degree $1, %
Master’s Degree $1, %
Doctoral Degree $1, %  
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, Current Population Survey

11. Academic and Career Plan
Planning academically for the future
Devising a plan of action for high school and beyond

12. Academic and Career Plan
Step 1: At the top of the Academic and Career Plan select a Career Cluster that interests you from the drop down list
Step 2: Select a Career Pathway and then a Career Goal from the drop down lists
Step 3: Select a Diploma Type and Post Secondary Goal
Step 4: Select the core classes you are taking this year for 9th grade and be sure to type in your electives too
Step 5: Select the core classes you PLAN to take your 10th grade year and type in two electives you would like to take
Step 6: Be sure to add any extracurricular actives you are currently involved in this year. This may include, clubs, organizations and/or athletics.
Step 7: At the very bottom type in your name as your signature
**You are not locked into taking the courses you inputted for your 10th grade year. We will revisit this plan your junior year and make changes and updates**

13. Naviance Family Connection
Another useful tool when it comes to planning for the future
How to access Naviance
Step 1: Go to Freedom HS homepage
Step 2: Select Our School  School Counseling  Naviance/Family Connection
Step 3: At the top of the page select Click here for Freedom Family Connection to log in
Username: Student ID Number
Password: mmddyyyy

14. Click on the “About Me “ Tab
At the bottom of the page click “Profile”
Add your current address to your profile by clicking on the pencil
Under Academic Information is where you will be able to view your GPA come February

15. Naviance Features
Helps students to understand their unique strengths and interests through inventory tests/surveys
A resource tool for investigating careers and colleges
Naviance is a necessary component in the college application process
A resume builder

16. IMPORTANT 9TH GRADE INFORMATION:
WORK PERMITS ARE AVAILABLE ONLINE AT
5 OR MORE UNEXCUSED ABSENCES WILL RESULT IN AN ATTENDANCE CONTRACT…
10 UNEXCUSED AND/OR EXCUSED ABSENCES IN A CLASS WILL RESULT IN NO CREDIT STATUS
21st Century Tutoring is offered EVERY Tuesday and Wednesday after school for help in Math, Science, History and English. Speak with your counselor for an application
SEE YOUR COUNSELOR OR TALK TO
A TEACHER IF THERE IS SOMETHING
YOU DON’T UNDERSTAND…!

17. YOU NEED TO KNOW WHO YOUR COUNSELOR IS:
(based on student’s last name)
Mr. Rolong: A-Cas
Mrs.Rivera: Cat-Ga
Mrs. Hyman: GE-K
Mrs. Dykes: L-Os
Ms. Jessup: Ot-San
Ms. Johnson: Sar-Z