1.  WELCOME TO FREEDOM HIGH SCHOOL!!!

2. Ken Christopher, Director of School Counseling School Counselors: Mrs. Jen Schrader(A-De) Mrs. Cristi Goldberg (Dh-Je) Ms. Colleen Hurley (Ji-Mo) Mrs. Ann Barrett (Mu-Sc) Dr. Carly Fuhrman (Se-Z) (& Bailey) (A-Z) Mrs. Annie Nuzum ~ School Counseling Intern

3.  Graduation Requirements  Class Options – take the most difficult classes that you can take, yet still have a life  EXPUNGING GRADES – August 15, DEADLINE  Electives – take what interests you. Not what friends might take.  Get involved early!!  Preparing for college; Preparing for AP Classes

5. In Virginia, diploma options available:  Advanced Studies Diploma  26 or 27 Credits/9 Verified Credits  Standard Diploma  22 Credits/6 Verified Credits

6. Credit = pass the class Verified credit = pass the class and the SOL Full year course = 1 credit Half year course =.5 credit

7. Discipline Area Credits Verified Credits Discipline Area Credits Verified Credits English42 42 Mathematics42 31 Laboratory Science42 31 History and Social Science 42 31 World Languages3 0 Health and Physical Ed. 2 2 Electives3 4 Student Selected SOL TEST 1 Student Selected SOL TEST 1 Economics & Personal Finance 1 1 Fine Arts or Career & Technical 1 Fine Arts or Career & Technical *MUST PASS CTE CERTIFICATION* 2 Total269Total226 Advanced DiplomaStandard Diploma

9. “A” Day“B” Day 1 – English 9 A or English 9H 5 – World History I A or Pre-AP World History 2 – Health/PE 96 – Eagles Connect 3 – Math option (next level) 7 – World Language (next level or new) 4 – Elective8 – Earth Science A or Earth Science H or Biology H

10.  All courses are offered at two levels:  Academic  Honors or Pre-AP  Reading level and work ethic will be a key factors in deciding which level of these courses a student should take in grade 9.  Strongly consider teacher and counselor recommendations.

11.  A small number of 9 th grade students elect to take Biology/Honors instead of Earth Science.  This course requires the completion of a substantial Independent Science Research project. FOR STUDENTS WHO EAT, BREATHE, & SLEEP SCIENCE

13. Most four-year colleges prefer that you have a minimum of two (2) years of a foreign 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 offered for 3 years

14.  Students must complete two years of Health, Family Life, and Physical Education. These courses are normally completed in grades 9 and 10.  The Driver’s Education curriculum is taught as a part of Health/PE 10.

15.  Art 1  Art & Arch 1 & 2  Intro Bus/Mktg  Computer Info System  Theater Arts 1  21 st Century Lit  Applied Technology  Music Classes

16.  Mr. Clarke will meet with you during your Resource later.  Stay tuned….

18.  Strong academic record  Challenging courses appropriate for their abilities all four years  Four years of “core” classes  Solid standardized test performance (SAT and/or ACT)  Extracurricular, Athletic, and Community Involvement  Well Rounded STUDENTS  “Quality vs. Quantity”

19. Choose a challenging college-preparatory schedule of classes that is appropriate to your ability level Take the PSAT in October Get involved in at least one activity Focus on performing well in all ninth grade classes and making a successful transition to high school

21. FallWinterSpring FootballBasketballBaseball GolfWrestlingSoftball Cross-CountrySwimmingSoccer VolleyballGymnasticsLacrosse Cheerleading Tennis Track & Field

23.  Expunging high school credits and grades taken in middle school

24.  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. Form must be returned no later than August 15, 2014. Once high school begins, this opportunity ends.

25.  Other students in class  Other students in upper class  Teacher  Counselor  Administrator  Study Groups  BEAST  Writing Lab  Math Lab  Science Lab

26. GO EAGLES!!