1. Heritage High School Class of 2023
Welcome to the Pride!

2. So you have a high schooler…

3. So you have a high schooler…
WORRY
EXCITEMENT
Course Selection/Academics
Social Adjustment
Risky Behavior
Independence
Academic Opportunities
Extra-curricular Opportunities
Family Pride

4. heritage High School Administration Team
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. JJ Totaro
Special Education Dean
Ms. Ashley Kolbas
heritage High School Administration Team

5. Social adjustment

6. Heritage School Counseling Department

7. School counseling website new and improved!

8. 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. Patricia Dawson
Career Center Specialist
Ms. Brenda Gottlieb
Testing Coordinator
Ms. Neldy Negron
Parent Liaison

9. Social/Emotional Transition
Encourage Involvement
Expect Ups and Downs
Reach Out If…
Extended or severe changes in:
Mood
Appetite
Sleep Habits
Level of Interest in Outside Activities
Loudoun County Mental Health Resources:
HHS School Counseling Page
Heritage Unified Mental Health Team

10. 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
Ms. Catherine Tannuzzo
School Psychologist
Ms. Leslie Saunders
School Social Worker
Ms. Megan Marshall
Student Assistance Specialist

11. Student assistance specialist
Specializes in…
Prevention of Substance Abuse
Counseling for Students/Families Struggling with Substance Abuse/Experimentation
Links Pride Community with Resources
Student assistance specialist
Ms. Megan Marshall

12. academics

13. CoursE Selection Considerations

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

15. Course Selection Process
HHS Honors Example Lessons: December/January
HPMS Teacher Recommendations
Course Information Night: Mon, January 7:30pm HHS Auditorium
Heritage Counselors Visit Harper Park: February 4th-15th
Drop Add Form and Course Selections Mailed Home: Last Week in May
Deadline for Changes to Course Requests: Wednesday, June 14th

16. Course selection information page 1-stop-shopping

17. 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

18. 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
Academic Clinic
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

19. LCPS Graduation Requirements
Beginning with students entering 9th Grade in the school year…this means you!
UPDATED!!!
UPDATED!!!

24. Academic career plan Diploma Requirements
Projected Courses to Graduate
Career Goals
BALANCE

25. 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, Mr. Misek, if you have questions.

26. course info night Monday, January 28th @ 7:30pm HHS Auditorium
(Part 1) Department Chairs Share Course Information in Auditorium
(Part 2) Department Chairs/Teachers Available for Questions in Library

27. 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

28. 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?

29. Mathematics

30. FRESHMAN YEAR AND BEYOND…..

31. 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

32. Social Sciences Pre-AP World History to 1500 Academic World History
Both Courses
Address same content
Must pass WH1 SOL to earn verified 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

33. Remember…
NO Course Request Changes After June 14th!!!

34. Looking forward… College and career Resources
Counseling Department Workshops
Naviance
Senior College Application Night (September)
NOVA Night (September)
Financial Aid Night (December)
Super Saturdays (January/February)
Career and Apprenticeship Night (April)
College 101 (Underclassmen) (April)
Utilize the Career Center
Interest Inventories
Career Inventories
Career Information
GPA and Test Scores
Search for Colleges to Match Interests and Admissions Profile
Search for Scholarships
Use Resources in Document Library
Receive Updates from HHS on Volunteer, Scholarship, Academic Enrichment & Job Opportunities
LCPS Resources
MATA Shadowing Day (10th & 11th)
Job for a Day (11th)
LCPS College and Career Fair (Last Sunday in September)

35. course info night Monday, January 28th @ 7:30pm HHS Auditorium
(Part 1) Department Chairs Share Course Information in Auditorium
(Part 2) Department Chairs/Teachers Available for Questions in Library

36. Get involved!

37. Heritage Activities page check it out

38. Thursday, March 7th @ 7pm HHS Auditorium
Rising 9th Grade night
Thursday, March 7pm HHS Auditorium

39. Harper Park visit to heritage Wednesday, April 3rd
Student Orientation and School Tour
During the School Day

40. HHS athletics info night
April 6pm Harper Park Auditorium
Parents and Students/Athletes Welcome
HHS Athletic Philosophy
Physicals/Paperwork
Schedules
Meet Fall Coaches
Athletic Booster Club

41. back to school celebration fresHmen orientation
right before school starts
Parents and Students Welcome
Freshmen Orientation/Scavenger Hunt
Freshmen Parent Meeting
Open House to Meet Teachers

42. Roar pride!