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F. WELCOME TO FREEDOM HIGH SCHOOL!!!. CLASS OF 2018!. Our staff. 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)
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F WELCOME TO FREEDOM HIGH SCHOOL!!! CLASS OF 2018!
Our staff 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
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 AGENDA
In Virginia, diploma options available: • Advanced Studies Diploma • 26 or 27 Credits/9 Verified Credits • Standard Diploma • 22 Credits/6 Verified Credits High School Diploma Options
Credit = pass the class Verified credit = pass the class and the SOL Full year course = 1 credit Half year course = .5 credit
Advanced Diploma Standard Diploma
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 SCIENCE, & Science options:
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. FOR STUDENTS WHO EAT, BREATHE, & SLEEP SCIENCE
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.
Room for one more elective! • Art 1 • Art & Arch 1 & 2 • Intro Bus/Mktg • Computer Info System • Theater Arts 1 • 21st Century Lit • Applied Technology • Music Classes
CAMPUS Program • Mr. Clarke will meet with you during your Resource later. • Stay tuned….
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…
College Sounds great in four years, BUT…what can I do as a freshman??
Expunging high school credits and grades taken in middle school Other Things You Need to Know
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. Expunging high school classes from middle school years…
Know the resources • Other students in class • Other students in upper class • Teacher • Counselor • Administrator • Study Groups • BEAST • Writing Lab • Math Lab • Science Lab
Before you know it…. Congrats!! Class of 2018! GO EAGLES!!