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. Rising 9th Grade Parent Night AGenda
Pride Athletics
Activities & Involvement
Transitioning & Support
Pride in Academics
Strategies and Communication
Dates to Know
Student Building Tours
Rising 9th Grade Parent Night AGenda

4. Assistant Athletic Director Mr. J.J. Totaro
Pride Athletics
Assistant Athletic Director
Mr. J.J. Totaro

5. FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
1. WHEN CAN 8TH GRADERS START PARTICIPATING IN SPORTS AT HERITAGE?
A: 8TH GRADERS ARE ELIGIBLE TO PARTICIPATE THE DAY AFTER THEIR GRADUATION FROM HARPER PARK
2. WHAT IS NEEDED IN ORDER TO PARTICIPATE?
A: ALL STUDENTS MUST HAVE A COMPLETED PHYSICAL DATED AFTER MAY 1, 2018.
WE SUGGEST ATTENDING PHYSICAL NIGHT AT HHS ON MAY 23RD – STARTS AT 6PM; PHYSICALS ARE $35
3. WHEN CAN I GET MORE INFORMATION ABOUT HERITAGE ATHLETICS?
A: HARPER PARK WILL HOST A RISING FRESHMAN ATHLETICS INFORMATIONAL SESSION ON MAY 9TH
4. WHEN DO FALL SPORTS BEGIN?
A: TRYOUTS FOR ALL FALL SPORTS START JULY 30

6. Activities & Involvement
Activities Coordinator
Mr. Timothy Yorke

9. Transitioning and Support
School Counseling Director
Ms. Suzanne Eicholtz

10. Heritage School Counseling Department

11. 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

12. Social/Emotional Transition
Ups and Downs are Normal
Contact your student’s school counselor if you notice extended or severe changes in:
Mood
Appetite
Sleep Habits
Level of Interest in Outside Activities
Loudoun County Mental Health Resources:
HHS School Counseling Page

13. HHS Mental Health Team 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
Mr. Ben Fernandez
School Psychologist
Ms. Leslie Saunders
School Social Worker
Ms. Megan Marshall
Student Assistance Specialist

14. School Safety principal, Mr. Jeff Adam

15. School Counseling Director Ms. Suzanne Eicholtz
Pride in academics
School Counseling Director
Ms. Suzanne Eicholtz

16. CoursE Selection Considerations

17. CONSIDER… Cumulative Workload/ Stress Impact Outside Activities
Family Priorities
Sleep
Map Out a Week
Reassure

18. 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 (WH1)
Health PE 9
(World Language)
Elective
Study Hall
(Pride Time: 20 minutes every Wednesday)
Sample freshman schedule

19. Course Selection Information Page
Heritage Webpage
Parent Resources Under Site Shortcuts
Course Selection Information

20. HHS Course Change Request Process (Level Changes During the Year)
Support for Working through the Rigor:
Math Lab
Reading Writing Center
Science Center
Targeted Reinforcement Study Halls
Teacher Webpages/Vision/Google Classroom
Attempted Strategies for Success
Parent, Teacher, Counselor, Student Input and Communication
Approval by School Administrator
Process Facilitated by School Counselor
Space may be limited in other available classes

21. Course Selection Deadline
Drop Add Form and Course Selections Mailed Home: Last Week in May
Deadline for Changes to Course Requests:
Wednesday, June 20th

22. Expunging
Final Course Grade of High School Credits Taken in Middle School Only
Not Shown on Transcripts
Not Counted Toward GPA
No Credit Awarded
Expunge Form Sent Home with Middle School Final Report Card
Forms Must Be Returned by August 15th
After this…no more.
See your counselor, Ms. Harper, if you have questions.

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

24. LCPS
PROGRAM OF STUDIES

28. Strategies & communication
Science Department Chair
Ms. Jodie Bland

29. Strategies for Student Success
Use a planner
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

30. COMMUNICATION general
School Events:
August – Freshmen Orientation night for students & parents (followed by Open House)
November – Meet the Teacher Event
February – Parent-Teacher Conferences
Monthly – Principals Coffee
Updates:
Weekly Update - via from Mr. Adam
Website – important daily announcements & school calendar

31. Communication parent-teacher
Heritage HS Webpage:
All teachers are listed under “faculty”
Contact info for teacher
Classroom
Sample
Phoenix:
Student Grades
Upcoming assignments
Communication with parents
Google Classroom:
Classroom Material
Homework Calendar
Sample
Vision:
How can I send my child’s teacher an ?
Phoenix: click on the teachers name on
Heritage HS Webpage: under “faculty” select teacher,

32. ADIVCE FROM THE PRIDE Hansiddh Chaswal, ‘20 Vivian Chen, ‘19
Kendall Edmond, ‘18
Deanna Alvarez, ‘17

33. Dates to Remember…

34. Harper Park visit to heritage Tuesday, March 13th
Student Orientation and School Tour
During the School Day

35. 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

36. First Day of High School Thursday, August 23rd

37. Student-guided tours*
*All tours are BYOS.
(Bring Your Own Segway)

38. Roar pride!