1. 9th GRADERS NOW IS THE TIME….

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

3. Diploma Types Advanced Studies Diploma: Standard Diploma: 26 Credits
4 English
3 Math
3 Science
3 Social Studies
2 HPE
1 Personal Economics/Finance
1 Fine/Practical Art
2 Sequential Electives
4 Additional Electives
6 Verified Credits/Passing the class and the SOL
Advanced Studies Diploma:
26 Credits
4 English
4 Math
4 Science
4 Social Studies
2 HPE
1 Personal Economics/Finance
1 Fine/Practical Art
3 Foreign Language or 2/2
2 Additional Electives
9 Verified Credits/Passing the class and the SOL
Additional Requirement:
- Career and Technical Education Credential.
- Virtual Course for Credit or Non-Credit.

4. 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)

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

6. Naviance
Will be a resource tool used throughout your High School career, especially senior year
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

7. Naviance Family Connection
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

8. 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

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

10. 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**

11. IMPORTANT 9TH GRADE INFORMATION
WORK PERMITS ARE AVAILABLE ONLINE AT
5 UNEXCUSED ABSENCES WILL RESULT IN AN ATTENDANCE CONTRACT…
10 UNEXCUSED AND/OR EXCUSED ABSENCES IN A CLASS WILL RESULT IN NO CREDIT STATUS
Late buses are Tuesday and Wednesday
SEE YOUR COUNSELOR OR TALK TO
A TEACHER IF THERE IS SOMETHING
YOU DON’T UNDERSTAND…!

12. Confidentiality
If you tell me that someone is hurting you or that you intend to hurt yourself or someone else or that you are involved in something illegal, I must tell someone. This includes sexual activity, suicide, pregnancy, abortion, communicable disease, and alcohol or drug abuse.

13. Harassment
Defined as: Disturbing, pestering, or troubling repeatedly; persecution.
Harassment of any kind is not tolerated.
If you feel you are being harassed mentally or physically, you should inform any of the following people:
Administrators
Counselors
Security
Teachers

14. Bullying
Prince William County Schools has a Zero-tolerance policy. Types of bullying include:
Verbal (Direct or Indirect)
Physical
Cyber

15. How to Speak with Your Counselor
Step 1: Go to Freedom HS homepage
Step 2: Select Our School  School Counseling  Request an appointment
Step 3: Select Counselor based upon last name