1. WELCOME TO HIGH SCHOOL!! Class of 2022!!!!!
Riverside High School Rising 9th Grade Parent course Registration Orientation
WELCOME TO HIGH SCHOOL!!
Class of 2022!!!!!

2. Agenda for the evening Rising 9th Grade Parent Program
Rising 9th Grade Parent Program 
Scheduling Overview/Orientation
Auditorium
6:30-7:10
Presenters:
Mr. Doug Anderson, Principal
Tonya Body, PTSO - President
Mr. Rob Yarborough, Director of School Counseling
Mr. AJ Talboo, Science Dept. Chair
Ms. Lynn Davies, Social Science Chair
Curriculum Fair
Cafeteria
7:10 – 8:30 pm
Presenters: All Subject Departments

3. We are Riverside High school
Mr. Doug Anderson – Principal
Dr. Tripp DiNicola – Assistant Principal
Mrs. Rose Fraze – Assistant Principal
Mr. Fitzroy Frew – Assistant Principal
Mr. Rob Yarborough – Director of School Counseling
Mrs. Evan Rodgers – Counselor for A-Cl
Mr. Kevin Burke – Counselor for Cm-Hoo
Mr. Scott Valyear – Counselor for Hop-Mcc
Ms. Anna Rizzo – Counselor for Mcd-Rose
Mrs. Amy Burgess – Counselor for Rosf-Z
Mrs. Amy Larrick - Registrar

4. The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People
Where do we start?
“Begin
with
the
end in
mind.”
The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People
by Stephen R. Covey

5. Helping you Plan for the Future:

6. High School Diploma Options

7. High School Diploma Options
In Virginia, diploma options available to all students in the class of 2022:
Advanced Studies Diploma
26 Credits/5 Verified Credits
Standard Diploma
22 credits/5 Verified Credits

8. High School Courses with an SOL
Credits
Students earn units of credit in high school by successfully completing all of the course requirements with a passing mark.
Semester courses earn ½ unit of credit – 70 seat hours.
Year-long classes earn 1 unit of credit – 140 seat hours.
Verified Credits
A verified credit is earned by successfully earning a credit, and passing the associated Standard of Learning (SOL) test for a subject.
Students must earn a specified number of verified credits to earn a diploma in Virginia.
High School Courses with an SOL
World Hist/Geog 1; World Hist/Geog 2; US History
Algebra 1; Geometry; Algebra 2
Earth Science; Biology; Chemistry
English Reading; English Writing (during Eng. 11)

10. Other Graduation Requirements:
A student must earn a board-approved career and technical education credential to graduate with a Standard Diploma.
Certain CTE courses at Riverside will offer a board-approved exam that will meet this requirement. An example would be Personal Finance.

11. Other Graduation Requirements:
A student must successfully complete one virtual course, which may be non-credit bearing, to graduate with either a Standard or Advanced Studies diploma,
Currently students taking Personal Finance have modules built in to meet this virtual requirement.

12. Other Graduation Requirements:
In order to be to be awarded a Standard or an Advanced Studies Diploma, students are to be trained in emergency first aid, CPR, and AED’s.
Students will be able to complete these requirements through their Health & Physical Education classes.

13. hmmm…what classes do you sign up for next year?

14. Course Registration Process 2018-19
Course registration info. for rising 9th graders will be forwarded to Riverside HS.
Feel free to consult with your current middle school counselor or call a member of our School Counseling Staff with questions.
Course change deadline is June 13! The last day of school.

15. Course Changes
Deadline is June 13 to make course changes for next year.
Due to staffing projections it is imperative that we have student schedules in place.
Please plan accordingly with this deadline.
Requests to change courses after this date will be only be made if there was error in course level/placement or a student does not meet a course prerequisite
Once school starts, we will expect students to remain in their selected course unless there are extenuating circumstances. There is a schedule change process established to process concerns.

16. 7 Credit Courses in Grade 9
English 9
World History/Geography I
Earth Science (a few may elect Biology Honors)
Math
Health/PE 9
World Language or Elective
Elective
Study Hall (Not for Credit)

17. “Block” scheduling Sample schedule
“A” Day
“B” Day
1 – English 9/H
5 – World History I/A
“Ram Jam” – 25 Minutes
Advisory Class held every Wednesday
2 – Health/PE 9
6 – Study Hall
3 – Theater Arts 1
7 – German I
4 – Earth Science/H
8 – Algebra 1

18. Selecting your courses: Think about your abilities.
Consider your students academic strengths and challenges.
Consider previous grades and test scores.
What is your students academic motivation?? Goals??

19. Selecting your courses: Consider Your Interests
What is your favorite subject?
In what subject(s) do you well?
In what subject(s) do you not do well?
What are your hobbies?
What career(s) are you considering?

20. English, Social Studies, & Science options:
Most 9th grade core courses are offered at two levels:
Academic
Honors or Pre-AP
Reading level and work ethic are a key factors in deciding which level of courses a student should take in grade 9.
Strongly consider teacher and counselor recommendations.

22. Social Sciences and Global Studies
What courses can my Freshman take next year at Riverside?
-Pre-AP World History
-Academic World History

23. Pre-AP World History (Pre History – 1500)
Who should take this course?
Someone who appreciates history
Is an avid reader
Is willing and able to put in the work
There is a LOT to learn
There will be a learning curve
Students will learn excellent writing and analysis skills, but it will take time and effort

24. Science Course Overview
February 2018

25. Riverside Science We want students to be successful!
We want to develop strong foundations in Science.
Successful science is about making connections between different disciplines of science.

26. What Science Course should students take as a freshman?
Freshman Science
What Science Course should students take as a freshman?
Academic Earth Science OR
Research Earth Science

27. Why Research Earth Science?
Research Earth Science establishes and does significant work in developing baseline science research skills that will be necessary for all research science courses.  Bio Research and Chemistry research students will be expected to have the following skills:
Statistical analysis of data.
Ability to effectively use scientific databases to source credible scientific information.
Strong technical writing.

28. Does skipping Earth Science give more opportunities?
Unfortunately, no. It actually removes opportunities.
Students have the ability to take between 4 and 6 science classes throughout their high school experience.  There is plenty of time for science motivated students to dive deeper in one or two science content areas throughout their high school experience, and moving ahead does not actually better support their success. 

29. What happens after freshman year?
Chemistry can be difficult for sophomores
WHY?
Mathematical proficiency and application skills
Suggested prerequisite of Alg 2 w/ Trig
Difficulty of content
Volume of new concepts
Pacing is rigorous to adequately learn required content
Abstract concepts

30. Long Term Planning
What do I take all four years? How do those classes fit in to my overall plan for my future? Do the courses I take provide flexibility over the course of my high school career?

31. Advanced Courses
Students who skip Earth Science Research will not be able to take AP Environmental Science, closing the door on opportunities for a class (with a 1.0 GPA bump) before they even begin their high school experience. They will also miss important skill sets necessary for Geospatial Information Systems (a 6 credit dual enrollment college credit class and 1.0 GPA bump). At Riverside, we would like students to keep their options open.

32. Advanced Courses (Cont
Advanced Courses (Cont.) Ultimately, we want students to be highly successful in the courses they take, as well as giving a strong foundation to build on in their upper level courses.

33. Math recommendations for 9th grade

34. American Sign Language is offered for 4 years
World Language
Most four-year colleges prefer that you have a minimum of three (3) years of a World Language. Very competitive colleges will want 4 or 5 years.
Spanish, French, German, and Latin are offered through the Advanced Placement (AP) level in Loudoun County.
American Sign Language is offered for 4 years

35. 9th Grade Elective Course Options
Art 1 Band Chorus Orchestra Guitar Theater Arts 1 Technical Theater 1 Journalism Creative Writing Public Speaking 21st Century literacy Strategies Technical Drawing and Design Technology Foundations 1 Intro to Business & Marketing Intro. to Cybersecurity Computer Information Systems Fashion Design & Merchandising Intro. to Early Childcare Gourmet Foods Intro. to culinary arts Human Development Housing/Interior Design American Sign Language 1 French 1, 2, 3 German 1, 2, 3 Latin 1, 2, 3 Spanish 1, 2, 3

36. Other Things You Need to Know
Expunging high school credits and grades taken in middle school

37. Expunging high school classes from middle school years…
Students entering the ninth grade for the first time have a one-time chance to remove high school classes/credits that are earned in middle school.
Students/parents will be given a form later this year to complete if they want to take advantage of this opportunity. Forms must be completed and returned no later than mid August Once high school begins, this opportunity ends.

38. Extracurricular Involvement There will be something for everyone!
Choral Groups Environmental Club Knitting Club Model UN French Club DECA Art & Literary Magazine Club Spanish Club Debate Team Chess Club Newspaper FCCLA Student Council Association (SCA) German Club Technology Student Association Walking Club
Drama Club Japanese Manga &Anime Club Muslim Student Association (RAMSA) Future Educators of America (FEA) Art Club Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) Step Team Latin Club Marching Band Academic Team Color Guard Jazz Ensemble Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA) Dance Team Fishing Club Battle of the Books Field Hockey Club

39. Athletic Involvement Fall Winter Spring Football Basketball Baseball
Golf
Wrestling
Softball
Cross-Country
Swimming
Soccer
Volleyball
Gymnastics
Lacrosse
Cheerleading
Tennis
Field Hockey
Track & Field

40. Important Dates for Rising 9th Graders
February 12 & Riverside counselors to Belmont Ridge MS February 13 – Rising 9th Parent Course registration Orientation at 6:30pm Curriculum Fair/Open house at riverside at 7:00PM April TBA – expo/Activities Fair at Riverside June 13 – Last day to make changes to schedules

41. Anyone feeling overwhelmed?
Everything will be okay.
We are here to help you.
The Program of Studies has all of this information and more!
See the Index of Courses in the back of the POS
Utilize additional scheduling information that has been posted on the School Counseling page on the website.
You will have four years to become an “expert” on all of this information.

42. Before you know it….
Congrats!!
Class of 2022!