1. Heritage High School Class of 2022
Welcome to the Pride!

2. SCHOOL COUNSELING DIRECTOR
PRINCIPAL
Mr. Jeff Adam
ASSISTANT PRINCIPALS
Mr. Ross Armstrong, A-G
Ms. Kim Turner, H-N
Mr. Adrian Powell, O-Z
SCHOOL COUNSELING DIRECTOR
Ms. Suzanne Eicholtz
ATHLETIC DIRECTOR
Mr. Ryan Rogers
heritage High School

3. Heritage School Counseling Department

4. School Counseling Department
‘To graduation…and beyond!’
Ms. Suzanne Eicholtz
Director of School Counseling
Ms. Meagen Zawistowski
Counselor
A-C
Ms. Cheryl Barr
Counselor
D-I
Mr. Donald Jones
Counselor
J-Mi
Ms. Kim-marie Brown
Counselor
Mj-Sc
Mr. Keenan Elder
Counselor
Sd-Z
Ms. Cathy Kelly
Counseling Secretary
Ms. Betty Keener
Counseling Secretary
Ms. Lolita Smart
Career Center Specialist
Ms. Brenda Gottlieb
Testing Coordinator
Ms. Neldy Negron
Parent Liaison

5. LCPS Graduation Requirements
For students entering 9th Grade in the school year.
UPDATED!!!
UPDATED!!!

6. Lcps high school diplomas
Standard Diploma
Courses
Advanced Studies Diploma
Courses
English: 4
Eng 9, Eng 10, Eng 11, Eng 12
Math: 4
Must reach Alg 2 or above
Science: 4
At least 3 different science disciplines
History & Social Science: 4
WH1, WH2, US VA Hist, Gov’t
Health and PE: 2
World Language: 3
3 years of 1 language, or 2 years each of 2 languages
Fine Arts or Career and Tech Ed: 1
Econ and Personal Finance: 1
Electives: 3
TOTAL: 26
English: 4
Eng 9, Eng 10, Eng 11, Eng 12
Math: 3
Algebra 1 and above
Science: 3
At least 2 different science disciplines
History & Social Science: 3
WH1 or WH2, US VA Hist, Gov’t
Health and PE: 2 (CPR Cert)
World Language, Fine Arts, Career & Tech Ed : 2
Econ and Personal Finance: 1 (W!SE Test)
Electives: 4
2 must be sequential
TOTAL: 22

8. Expunging High School Grades Received in Middle School
Definition of Expunge – to erase or remove completely
Once a grade has been removed from the academic record it will not be counted in GPA or count towards credit for graduation.
The only opportunity to expunge a grade can only be done prior to entering high school and must be done before August 15th.
An expunge form will be sent home with the end of year report card.
Form must be returned to the High School.
See your counselor, Ms. Harper, if you have questions.

9. Course selection

10. Sample freshman schedule
English 9
Math (Algebra 1, Geometry, Functions, Algebra 2, or Algebra 2/Trig)
Earth Science or Research Biology
World History/Geography to 1500 (WH1)
Health PE 9
(World Language)
Elective
Study Hall
Pride Time: 20 minutes every Wednesday
Sample freshman schedule

11. Course Selection Information Page Course Course Information Elective Information

12. English 9 Academic or English 9 Honors?
Focus:
Reading, Writing, Research, Vocab
SOL competencies
Basic writing skills are reinforced
Mastery of basic writing skills is assumed (students advance to complex writing skills)
Increased rigor & faster pace
More independent learning
GPA Bump: N/A
GPA Bump: 0.5
Homework: ~30 minutes per class
Homework: ~1-1.5 hours per class
Normal Summative Assessments
Year-Long Honors Common Assessment Portfolio (which requires out-of-class independent research and partially impacts final exam score)
Other considerations: Do you like English & reading? What is your level of motivation? How difficult is your overall course load?

13. Mathematics

15. Taking Research Biology as a Freshman
If students are on an accelerated path, they may choose to go directly to Research Biology as a freshman.  This path is not for everyone, and is a decision that must be carefully thought out.
Students who go directly to Research Biology will be missing out on important research skills that are required and expected in Biology.  In order to demonstrate readiness, freshman who choose to take Research Biology will be required to complete a summer assignment.
Successful 9th grade Research Biology students are:  
strong in Math (entering Geometry or higher)
Organized and on top of school work
Ask questions and seek help when needed
Passionate about science
Prepared to complete required work outside of classroom
Strong in skills taught in Research Earth Science

16. Social Sciences Pre-AP World History to 1500 Academic World History
Both Courses
Address same content
Must pass WH1 SOL to earn credit
Primary Source Analysis
.5 Bump on GPA
Prepare students for AP WH
Independent learner with previous writing experiences
Emphasis on essay writing
Aim for timed tests by end of year
60-75 minutes of HW between blocks
No Bump
Short Answer questions/Shorter essays
Developing writing skills
Visual and written projects per quarter
Untimed tests
30 minutes of HW between blocks

17. Heritage World Language Overview ASL French German Latin
ASL     French     German     Latin   
Spanish             Russian

18. Class choice Consider: No Tracking Work Through the Rigor:
Teacher Recommendation
Balance of Overall Courseload
Interest
Outside Time Commitments
No Tracking
Work Through the Rigor:
Course Selection sent home end of May
All Changes to Course Requests due June 20th
No Elective Changes after that point
Any Level Change Requests during the year would follow HHS course change request procedure
GPA: Weight and Impact (Honors = .5, AP & Dual Enrolled = 1.0)

19. Freshmen electives Journalism (Newspaper) Early Childhood Education 1
Photojournalism (Yearbook)
Intro to Culinary Arts
21st Century Lit Strategies
Gourmet Foods/Nutrition & Wellness
Technical Theatre 1
Art 1
Theatre Arts 1 (Drama)
Instrumental Methods (Percussion)
Project Management
Concert/Symphonic Band 1
Materials & Processes (Tech Ed)
Jazz Ensemble (Auditioned)
Technology Foundations (Pre- Engineering)
Beg, Int Orchestra
Treble Choir, Men’s Chorus, Women’s Chorus
Technical Drawing & Design (CADD 1)
Computer Info Systems
Beg, Int Guitar
Intro to Business & Marketing
Music Appreciation
Intro to Cyber Security

20. Strategies for Student Success
Use your agenda
Do your homework on the same day it is assigned
Check teacher’s webpage & Vision page
Ask questions (in class or )
Check StudentVUE for grades
Communicate with your teacher
Get involved, maintain a balance
Set goals
Surround yourself with those who are also working toward their goals

21. Special Programs
NJROTC (National Junior Reserve Officers Training Corps)
Online Applications due February 1st – February 28th.
Must attend Loudoun County HS - Must provide your own transportation.
Acceptance notifications made late March/Early April
CAMPUS - Selection Based On:
Leadership Potential
Academic Ability
First Generation College Attender
Historically Underrepresented Population in College
Academies of Loudoun – AET, AOS, MATA
All programs require every other day attendance at Home School
For MATA Programs
One or two year programs available
Students typically attend during junior and senior years
Post Grad program only for Nursing

22. Wednesday, March 7th @ 7pm HHS Auditorium
Rising 9th Grade night
Wednesday, March 7pm HHS Auditorium

23. Harper Park visit to heritage Tuesday, March 13th
Student Orientation and School Tour
During the school day

24. HHS athletics info night
May 7pm Harper Park Auditorium
Parents and Students/Athletes Welcome
HHS Athletic Philosophy
Physicals/Paperwork
Schedules
Meet Fall Coaches
Athletic Booster Club

25. Remember…
NO Course Changes After June 20th!!!

26. Roar pride!