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SCHOOLEverything “counts”

Permanent record

Post-secondary planning

Autonomy

Opportunities

Freedom

Read

Study

Get organized

Do your work & turn it in—all the time, every time!

Pay attention to timelines & deadlines

Communicate with your teachers

Take Responsibility

HOW TO BE SUCCESSFUL IN HIGH SCHOOL:

PROGRAM OF STUDIES FOR 2015-2016

Description of all our classes

Graduation requirements

SOL requirements

Special programs and opportunities

Can be found on the BWHS website under the School Counseling link

HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS

There are two types of diplomas you can earn:

Standard Diploma

Advanced Studies Diploma

Standard DiplomaAcademic Areas Credits SOL Verified Credits

English 4 2

Social Studies 3 1

Mathematics 3 1

Science 3 1

Health/Physical Education 2

Foreign Language, Fine Arts, or Career & Technical Education

2

Economics and Personal Finance 1

Electives 4

Student Selected Verified Credit 1

Total 22 6

Advanced Studies DiplomaAcademic Areas Credits SOL Verified Credits

English 4 2

Social Studies 4 2

Mathematics 4 2

Science 4 2

Foreign Language 3

Health/Physical Education 2

Fine Arts or Career & Technical Education 1

Economics and Personal Finance 1

Electives 3

Student Selected Verified Credit 1

Total 26 9

DIPLOMAS – REVIEW

STANDARD DIPLOMA22 credits and 6 SOL’s

Core subjects = 3 required in each subject

No specific foreign language requirement

2 credits in fine arts, CTE, or foreign language

ADVANCED STUDIES26 credits and 9 SOL’s

Core subjects = 4 required in each subject

Foreign language requirement: 3 year of one language: or 2 years of 2 different languages

1 credit in fine arts or CTE

SOL COURSES

Reading (Eng. 11) Earth Science

Writing (Eng. 11) Biology

Chemistry

Algebra 1 World History 1

Geometry World History 2

Algebra 2 US History

COURSE LEVELS FOR ENGLISH, SOCIAL STUDIES, AND SCIENCE

Academic

Course content and expected student performance require additional reading and writing at a rigorous level.

Academic is a “college-bound” level.

Honors and Pre-Advanced Placement

Course content is rapidly paced with additional depth. Lessons are often designed to be complex, abstract, and open-ended.

HONORS CLASSES:

ADVANCED PLACEMENT

Advanced Placement classes are challenging college-level courses that 10th, 11th and 12th grade student may take while in high school.

Anyone who meets the prerequisites and is willing to do the work can enroll in an Advanced Placement course.

English LiteratureEnglish Language

Calculus ABCalculus BCComputer Science A

Statistics

BiologyChemistryPhysics Environmental Science

Studio Art

PsychologyHuman GeographyEconomicsWorld HistoryUnited States HistoryGovernment

FrenchLatinGermanSpanish

ADVANCED PLACEMENT

EVERY FRESHMAN WILL TAKE:

English 9: Honors or AcademicWorld History: Pre-AP or Academic

(WH/Geog. 1)Science: Usually Earth Science, Honors

or AcademicMath: Next class in sequence

Health & Physical Education 9

Elective: Maybe a foreign languageElective: Your choice

MATH PROGRESSION

1. Algebra 1

2. Geometry

3. Algebra 2 or Algebra 2 w/ Trig

4. Advanced Algebra/Pre-calculus or Math Analysis

FRES

HMAN SCIE

NCE

Earth ScienceHonorsAcademic

BiologyHonors

FRESHMAN SCIENCEEarth Science Honors vs. Biology Honors

Biology is a tenth grade course. A small percentage of freshmen opt to take this course.

Honors Biology has a research component which is covered in Earth Science Honors

Students who “skip” the freshman Earth Science will miss important science content

Skipping Earth Science is not recommended by LCPS or BWHS for any student

AOS students receive Earth Science instruction and take the Earth Science SOL

Students need three different sciences for the ASD

Full-Year Electives (does not cover all courses available to freshmen) Technical Drawing & Design: This class provides students the fundamental knowledge to create illustrations, models, & prototypes virtually using computer aided design software. Students interested in engineering should consider taking this course. (Formerly CADD 1) Materials & Processes: Students focus on industrial/technical materials & processes to fabricate usable products while learning the safe use of tools & equipment related to analysis, testing, & processing of metals, plastics, woods, ceramics & composite materials. (Formerly Tech. Ed. 1) Technology Foundations: This course is designed as an Introduction to Engineering that includes interactive learning & Design Brief activities. Content Areas may include CNC Machining, Engineering Structures, Video Game Design & Robotics.(Formerly Applied Tech 1) Computer Information Systems 1: Students will learn how to use Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint. They will also have an opportunity to earn Microsoft industry certifications in each application – MOS. The course also provides opportunities for FBLA competitive events. Intro. To Business and Marketing: Students will be introduced to the fields of business and marketing. This class is a pre-requisite for the Sports, Entertainment and Rec. marketing class. Journalism: Students learn about the history of the American media, legal & ethical issues surrounding today's media, how to discern various types of media & sources. Students will also write a variety of stories that will expose them to different ideas while enhancing their writing skills.

Music Appreciation: A fun and interesting class in which all types of music and performing arts are studied. Areas of curriculum include, classical, jazz, broadway, motion picture soundtracks, rock n’ roll and modern rock. Art 1: A survey of different visual art forms including drawing, painting, sculpture, printmaking, ceramics, photography, and computer graphics. This class is a prerequisite for Photography, Sculpture, and Drawing & Painting which students take in the 10 th, 11th, & 12th grades. Guitar: Four levels (different classes) of guitar are offered from Beginning Guitar to Artist Guitar. Placement is assigned by the instructor. Auditions will be held in the Spring at ERMS. Orchestral Strings: Four levels of strings are offered from Beginning Orchestra to Artist Orchestra. Placement is assigned by the instructor. Auditions will be held in the Spring at ERMS. Band/Performance Ensemble: All rising 9th grade band students are placed in Ensemble 1. Individual auditions in the Spring will decide their final placement. Theater Arts: Students are exposed to the major elements of theater including performance and production. Improvisation, mime, basic acting, theater history, settings, costuming, make-up, and lighting are covered.

Chorus: Student may choose to participate in a “non-auditioned” section of orchestra, or they may audition for a “select” orchestra. Auditions will be held in the Spring at ERMS. 

Semester Electives (this list does not include all electives offered to freshmen) Independent Living: Learn life skills that will help you manage your individual, family, and work lives. Choices: Investigate teen issues and learn to apply critical thinking and problem solving skills. This class is specifically for 9th and 10th grade students. Gourmet Foods: Learn to create nutritious and delicious foods. (and eat!) Human Development: Study the intellectual, physical, social and emotional development of humans. Great for students interested in working with children. Leadership Development: Effective communication, public speaking, positive public relations skills, teamwork, resolving conflict and conducting meetings. Fashion Design: Identify and explore careers within the fashion design, manufacturing, and merchandising industry. Intro to Housing and Interior Design: Floor plans, home furnishing, design of living areas, home furnishings, and equipment. 

A TYP

ICAL F

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SCHEDULE

8 Periods:7 classes

plus aStudy Hall

“A”   “B”

 Period 1 9:00 – 10:32

 Spanish

 

  

 Period 5 9:00 – 10:32 

Geometry 

 Period 2 10:38 – 12:07 

Study Hall 

  

 Period 6 10:38 – 12:07 

Health & PE  

 Period 3 12:13 – 2:13 

Earth Science 

  

 Period 7 12:13 – 2:13 

English 

 Period 4 2:19 – 3:48 

World History 

  

 Period 8 2:19- 3:48 

Tech Ed 

 

CLASSES

FOR N

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YEAR

Today you will pick your classes using a worksheet and Family Connection

Your parents will have access to your requests and can make changes

The deadline to make changes is June 19th

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PICKING YOUR CLASSES FOR NEXT YEAR

You will select seven classes 4 core classes 1 Health and PE class 2 Electives – one is usually a foreign language

Overwhelmed? Relax – you have until June 19th to change your mind! (that’s five months)

CLASSES FOR NEXT YEAR

Step 1: Select your seven classes “on paper” using the worksheets

Step 2: Transfer your selections to Family Connection Pick an alternate elective (as a back-up)

Step 3: Your parents will access Family Connection te review your choices

and make changes as necessary

2015-2016 GRADE 9 COURSE SELECTION WORKSHEET ENGLISH COURSE

English 9 Academic (140300) English 9 Honors (140200)

SOCIAL STUDIES COURSES

World History/Geography I, Academic (740300) Pre-Advanced Placement World History/Geography I, Honors (740900)

MATH COURSES

Algebra I (540000) Geometry (550000) Functions, Algebra and Data Analysis (565000) - Does not meet NCAA requirements for Division 1 or Division 2 college sports Algebra II (560000)

Algebra II and Trigonometry (571000) * Other math classes: Students who will complete “Algebra II” or “Algebra II and Trigonometry” in the 8th grade should work with their math teacher and counselor to select the most appropriate math course for next year SCIENCE COURSES

Earth Science Academic 640300 Research Earth Science Honors (640200) Research Biology Honors (650200)

HEALTH & PHYSICAL EDUCATION

Health & Physical Education 9 (440000) ELECTIVES – Students must choose one of the following elective combinations:

(A) two year-long electives, (B) one year-long plus two half-year electives, or (C) four half-year electives

Year-Long (1 credit) Electives French I (340000) French II (342000) French III (343000) Spanish I (360000) Spanish II (362000) Spanish III (363000) German I (370000) German II (372000) German III (373000) Latin I (350000) Latin II (352000) Latin III (353000) Mandarin Chinese 1 (321000) American Sign Language I (380000)

Technical Drawing & Design (853000) Materials & Processes (852000) Technology Foundations (856000) Intro Business & Marketing (821000 Computer Info Systems (828001) Theater Arts 1 (250000) Technical Theater (254000) Journalism (187000) Music Theory/History (262000) Music Appreciation (260000) Art 1 (240000) Guitar (293000) Orchestral Strings (275003) Band/Performance Ens. (272000) Color Guard/Inst. Methods (270000) Chorus Non-Auditioned (280000) Advanced Chorus Program (282000) Naval Science I (848000) *This course requires a transfer to Loudoun County High School. See your counselor for more information.

Semester (half-year, ½ credit) Electives Independent Living (840700) Choices (841700) Gourmet Foods (845700) Human Development (846000) Leadership Development (820700) Fashion Design (846700) Intro House/Interior Design (847700) Art & Architecture 1 (247700) Art & Architecture 2 (248700) Creative Writing (160700)

CLASSES

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ERMS

Log onto Family Connection

Your student ID will be your username and password

SCHEDULING YOUR CLASSES

Go to the “About Me” tab

“BWHS Rising Freshmen Requests for 2015-2016” link on left

Transfer your seven course choices from your worksheet

Click on “update” at the bottom of the page

Click on the “about me” tab

FRESHMEN – FAMILY CONNECTION

• Click on the “BWHS Rising Freshman – Alternate Elective Choice” survey

• Check mark at least one full-year alternate elective; or at least two semester electives

• Click on “update” at the bottom of the page

• Click on the “sign out”

EXTRA-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES

Fall Sports:

CheerleadingCross Country

FootballGolf

Volleyball

STARTING DATES FOR FALL ACTIVITIES:

Marching Band begins on August 1, 2015

Fall sports begin on August 4, 2015

There will be a parent sports meeting later this year

Music teachers will come to Eagle Ridge for auditions this spring.

Spring Sports:SoftballSoccerLacrosseTennisTrackBaseball

ATHLETICS:

Winter Sports:BasketballGymnasticsSwimmingWrestlingCheerleading

Literary Arts Magazine Anime Club Outdoorsmen Club Hockey Club Keep Loudoun

Beautiful Recycling Club Bible Club Peer Tutoring Key Club Habitat for Humanity Dance Team Debate Academic Competition

Team

Battle of the Books Library Club Student Council

Association International Club Spanish Club Latin Club French Club German Club National Honor Society Future Educators FBLA DECA Art Club

CLUBS & ACTIVITIES

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