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Freedom High School Rising Freshman Parent Night

F.  Wednesday, January 12, 2011 7:00 p.m. Freedom High School Auditorium. Freedom High School Rising Freshman Parent Night. Christine Forester Principal Freedom High School christine.forester@lcps.org. A minute with our principal . Ken Christopher, Director of Guidance Counselors :

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Freedom High School Rising Freshman Parent Night

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  1. F  Wednesday, January 12, 2011 7:00 p.m. Freedom High School Auditorium Freedom High School Rising Freshman Parent Night

  2. Christine Forester Principal Freedom High School christine.forester@lcps.org A minute with our principal

  3. Ken Christopher, Director of Guidance Counselors: Dr. Paul Harris Ms Kelli Johnson Mrs. Cristi Goldberg Ms Colleen Hurley Mrs. Ann Barrett Dr. Carly Fuhrman (& Bailey) Reading Specialist: Mrs. Valerie Rife introductions

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

  5. Helping your Young Adult Plan for the Future

  6. Think about your son or daughter’s interests and abilities. • Consider your son or daughter’s academic strengths and weaknesses. • Review previous grades and test scores. • Look closely at your son or daughter’s reading level. This will help determine which level of classes might be appropriate for high school. • Consider your son or daughter’s interests and his or her “work ethic” regarding academics.

  7. Colleges – What do I need to get in??

  8. 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” How to get in…

  9. College Sounds great in four years, BUT…what can I do as a freshman??

  10. High School Diploma Options

  11. In Virginia, diploma options available to all students beginning with the Class of 2015: • Advanced Studies Diploma • 26 or 27 Credits/9 Verified Credits • Advanced Technical Diploma • 26 or 27 Credits/9 Verified Credits • Standard Diploma • 22 Credits/9 Verified Credits • Standard Technical Diploma • 22 Credits/9 Verified Credits High School Diploma Options

  12. Economics & Personal Finance New Graduation Requirement for the Class of 2015 and beyond: • 1-credit course in Economics & Personal Finance • Can take in grades 10, 11, or 12 • Not available to 9th graders • AP Econ would meet this requirement

  13. Advanced Studies Diploma

  14. Advanced Technical Diploma

  15. Standard Diploma

  16. Standard Technical Diploma

  17. hmmm…what classes do I sign up for next year?

  18. English 9 World History/Geography I Earth Science (a few may elect Biology/Honors) Math Health/PE 9 Foreign Language or Elective Elective Eagles Connect (non-credit Advisory Period) 7 Credited Courses in Grade 9

  19. “Block” scheduling Sample schedule

  20. 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. English, Social Studies, & Science options:

  21. Biology/Honors in Grade 9 • A small number of 9th grade students elect to take Biology/Honors instead of Earth Science. • This course requires the completion of a substantial Independent Science Research project. This project is started in Honors Earth Science, so students who skip Earth Science must be prepared to complete extensive summer workto be ready for the demands of the Honors Biology class.

  22. Math in Grade 9

  23. Health/Physical Education • 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.

  24. Foreign Language

  25. Things to keep in mind for the future as you help plan for ninth grade… • Monroe Technology Center and the Loudoun Governor’s Career & Technical Academy • Advanced Placement (AP) Classes

  26. Monroe Technology Center andLoudoun Governor’s Career & Technical Academy • Administration of Justice • Auto Collision Repair Technology • Building Construction • Computer Integrated Engineering & Design (CIED) • Computer Network Administration (CNA) • Advanced Computer Networking • Computer Systems Technology (CST) • Cosmetology • Culinary Arts • EMT • Firefighter • Graphic Communications • Heating, Ventilation, & • Air Conditioning (HVAC) • Masonry • Nail Design Technology • Television Production • Welding Students seeking highly technical and industry-level certification and/or licensure will want to explore the programs offered at Monroe Technology Center

  27. Advanced Placement (AP) courses are college-level courses that students complete while in high school. These courses allow students to develop the reading, writing, critical thinking, organizational, and analytical skills needed for college. They also require a substantial investment of student effort and time. In May of each year, students take AP exams for these courses. Colleges may award college credit for completion of these AP courses if students earn a qualifying score on the exam. The first AP course students are eligible to take is AP World History in grade 10. We highly recommend that students hoping to pursue this course take Pre-AP World History/Geography 1 in grade 9 so that they will have the skills necessary to be successful in a college-level course in their sophomore year. Advanced Placement (AP) Courses

  28. Gain invaluable academic skills Experience a college-level course and test Be more competitive in college admissions Study topics at greater depth Earn college credit or placement Save $$$ on college tuition Earn an additional 1.0 in your quality points for your grade point average Benefits of an AP Course

  29. Is that all I need to know?

  30. 21st Century Literacy Strategies

  31. What will I learn? Reading Skills • Sustained Silent Reading (SSR)/Read Aloud • Vocabulary Development • Comprehension Skills • Reading Strategies • SOL Test Preparation • Literary Terminology Academic Skills • Learning Styles • Time Management • Contextual Knowledge • Study Strategies • Organization • Test-taking Skills

  32. Learning + Fun = retained knowledge Project Work • Writing Activities • Novel-based Projects • Book Reviews • Book Talks • Group Work We read great novels such as this by Sharon Draper…

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

  34. 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, 2011. Once high school begins, this opportunity ends. Expunging high school classes from middle school years…

  35. CAMPUS Program • Rising freshmen apply • Focus on students historically underrepresented in higher education and first-generation students • Non-credit class offered for students so that they have a lot of 1:1 interactions with CAMPUS teacher and counselor • Provide enrichment opportunities throughout high school for students to learn about post-secondary educational and scholarship opportunities---such as college campus visits, special presentations on careers, colleges, and scholarships, etc. • Students begin building a portfolio in ninth grade to prepare them for life after high school

  36. Extracurricular InvolvementThere’s something for everyone! Choral Groups Environmental Club Black Student Association Knitting Club Model UN Thespian Society French Club DECA Multicultural Club Art & Literary Magazine Club Spanish Club Debate Team Chess Club Muslim Student Association Newspaper FCCLA Student Council Association (SCA) German Club Technology Student Association Reading Club Young Americans for Freedom Drama Club Japanese Manga&Anime Club PEER Future Educators of America (FEA) Art Club Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) HOPE Club Leo Club Peace & Justice Club Step Team Latin Club Chinese Student Association Marching Band Academic Team Color Guard Friends of Rachel Club Jazz Ensemble Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA) Dance Team SOAR Club Biotechnology Club

  37. Athletic Involvement

  38. Counselor Visits to Middle Schools • Mercer Middle School – January 27-28 • Stone Hill Middle School – February 7 Freedom High School Counselor Middle school visits

  39. Anyone feeling overwhelmed? • Everything will be okay. • We are here to help you. • You will get most of this information in writing in the Program of Studies. • You will have four years to become an “expert” on all of this information ---and more.

  40. Before you know it…. Congrats!! Class of 2015! GO EAGLES!!

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