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2. 7 th and 8 th Grade Course Selection Process High School Programs Tools for Success Summer School Summer Enrichment Opportunities 2

3. Program of Studies Teachers’ Role Counselor’s Role Parents’ Role 3

4. Honors vs. Academic Reading level Independent, self-advocating Higher-level thinking Push your child to try an honors level class if they haven’t taken one in the past Contact specific teacher with questions 4

5. Required 7th grade courses: Language Arts (1 block only) Life Science U.S. History 1865-Present Math Health/PE 7 Family and Consumer Science (FACS) (1 semester) Technology Education (1 semester) 5

6. 7th grade electives: One Language Arts elective: Accelerating Literacy Skills Communication Studies Foreign Language (more on that later) One Fine Arts elective: Art 7 Chorus 7 Band 7 Strings 7 Guitar 7 Fine Arts elective splits with Resource/Spectrum 6

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8. What is it? ALS is an interactive, student-driven reading and writing workshop that supports student who are below grade level in reading It is NOT language arts part 2, but it will help students be more successful and confident in Language Arts class! What do we do in ALS? Literature Circles Reading Comprehension Activities Journaling Read Alouds Literacy Learning Stations Writing Mini-Lessons Writing Workshop & Conferences Silent Reading Time Author Shares Computer Lab Time Reader’s Theatre…AND MORE!!! 8 Accelerating Literacy Skills

9. These classes are high school level. Students will learn to speak, listen, read, and write. The final grades on students’ report card will count for high school. There is a semester (midterm) and final exam. It is recommended to study for these classes every night! PRACTICE, PRACTICE, PRACTICE! Language Choices French Spanish German Latin Spanish for Fluent Speakers 9

10. Required 8th grade courses: English 8 Math – Math 8, Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II or Algebra II/Trig Civics and Economics Physical Science Health/PE 8 Full 90 minute block of Resource 8 or Spectrum 8 10

11. Select two full-year 8th grade electives: Art 8 Chorus 8 Band 8 Guitar 8, Level 1 or Level 2 Strings 8 FACS 8 Tech Ed 8 Foreign Language: Spanish 1 or 2, SFS 1or 2, French 1 or 2, Latin 1 or 2, German 1 or 2 *Current 7 th graders are selecting their electives online through Naviance** 11

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13. Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II Foreign Language High School Transcript Expunging process-NEW PROCEDURES-Any “F”, after each year 13

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15. Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology Early October-Open House for Admissions Loudoun County Public Schools Academy of Science May 9 th at 7:00pm: First information session in Dominion High School’s auditorium Early August-Part I of the application should be available Recommendations come from 8 th grade Math and Science teacher 15

16. CAMPUS is an academic and college preparation program designed to meet the specific needs of students from historically under-represented populations in higher education and prospective first-generation college students attending Loudoun County Public Schools (LCPS). Application Process, Selection, Summer Programs, Dominion CAMPUS consultation during Titan Time. 16

17. Naval Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (NJROTC) Program is led by Commander Jeremy Gillespie, Master Chief Deanna Foust, and Gunnery Sergeant Carlos Serrano. Housed in the LCHS Annex Leadership, Character, Honor, and Service All uniforms, textbooks, training materials and equipment are furnished by the U.S. Navy at no cost to the individual student. Not a recruiting program, no obligation or commitment to serve in the armed forces http://lcps.org/domain/2781 17

18. STUDENTPARENT Daily Homework Time: 35-45 minutesQuiet, comfortable setting *Please remember no such thing as NO homework! Agenda Record all assignments and assessments Check student’s agenda daily *If homework is not recorded, please have your student check each teacher’s webpage and record each assignment. Complete homework the day it’s assigned Have student show you their completed assignments Pack backpack the night before Homework/materials/agenda Help student identify an area for their Seneca “stuff” 18

19. STUDENTPARENT Seek Help/Communication Resource Before/After school Lunch Email Help students to schedule time with their teachers (ex. Resource, lunch, before or after school) Absent: 3 consecutive days, contact House Office Secretary or Counselor Clarity Check once a week Schedule at least one day a week to review Clarity with your student Club/ActivityEncourage your student to get involved *Check out Seneca Ridge's After School Activities/Intramurals 19

20. Remediation Programs for Middle School Courses Middle School students who have received a final grade of a “D” or an “F” may receive targeted instruction in Math and Reading/Language Arts through programs based at their home school. These programs are targeted to specific learning needs and are open to General Education students, English Language Learners, and Special Education students participating in inclusion classes. Program dates and times will vary and are set by the home school. Students, who are eligible to attend, must attend at their home school. Remediation Programs for High School Courses Middle School students may retake a high school credit course through summer school programs offered at two high school sites. Middle School students must expunge the original grade and retake the full session course. *Parents must turn in the expunge form to the grade level counselor prior to registering for high school summer school.* 20

21. New Middle School Courses Available Online Only Math 7 will be offered as a new course through ED 2020 (now called Edgenuity), an approved online provider. Students who are eligible to take Math 7 as a new course must score Pass Advanced on the Math 6 SOL Assessment and have permission from the Principal and Counselor. This course is only available to rising seventh grade students. More information on how to register for this course will be available soon. Please be aware of deadlines for registration and completion of the coursework. New High School Courses With principal and counselor approval, certain middle school students are eligible to take one full session high school math course at the High School Summer School site. http://lcps.org//Domain/57 21

22. LCPS Summer in the Arts Monroe Career Camp Volunteer Loudoun Loudoun County Parks and Recreation Camp information will be available on March 7 th Loudoun County Parks and Recreation Camp Online Practice IXL Khan Academy Learn Zillion 22

23. The Aerospace Camp Experience (Aerospace Museum) Fairfax Collegiate Summer 2013 UVA Summer Enrichment Program UVA ExxonMobil Bernard Harris Science Summer Camp John Hopkins Center for Talented Youth Penn State Weather Camp (students entering grades 8-12) Weather Research Center Camps (for all ages) 23

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