Rising Freshman Curriculum Night

January 15, 2020

Where to find Academic Advising Info

Jennie Hwangpo - English

Anthony Hanrahan – World History

Eric Post – Math

Christina Lee - Science

Teacher Panel

In English 9, students will:

•Read a variety of literary genres, focusing on analysis and character study

•Develop their writing skills for a variety of purposes and audiences

•Improve their skill in reading, writing, vocabulary development, and knowledge of correct grammar and mechanics

•Receive support as they develop critical thinking skills they can apply to communicating their ideas

While the same skills are taught in regular and Honors English 9, to be successful in an Honors English 9 class students:

⚫ Should be successful in their 8th grade English class⚫ Should be prepared for an increased workload with

out-of-class reading and writing assignments⚫ Should enjoy reading and possess strong reading

comprehension skills⚫ Should be strong writers in terms of organization, style,

grammar, usage, and mechanics⚫ Should have a mature attitude toward their studies and a

strong work ethic as they will receive challenging assignments (research paper v. product, timed writings, etc.)

9th Grade Social Studies World History & Geography 1

▪ Covers Prehistory to ~ 1500 CE▪ Students take the end-of-year World History 1 SOL exam▪ Students study the relationship between the geography and history in Europe,

Africa, Asia, and Latin America▪ Prepares students for World History & Geography II and introduces some Honors

skills

World History & Geography 1 Honors ▪ Covers Prehistory to ~ 1500 CE▪ Students take the end-of-year SOL exam▪ Students study the relationship between the geography and history in Europe,

Africa, Asia, and Latin America▪ More rigorous workload: reading and writing intensive▪ Requires a dedicated work ethic and strong background in reading, writing, and

time management skills▪ Focuses on developing and refining high-level critical thinking skills▪ Prepares students for the AP World History curriculum

9th Grade Math Options– Course Sequence:

Algebra 1 GeometryAlgebra 2 or Algebra Functions and Data Analysis

– Keep in mind:-Balance: Honors vs Regular-DESMOS-TI 84 calculator recommended-Math Learning Center-Math Honor Society and Women in Math Society

9th Grade Math FAQs• Sequence: Alg 1 Geo Alg 2/AFDA • Difference between Honors and Regular?

– Pace, depth of content (talk to your current math teacher!)• What comes after Algebra 2?

– Choices: Trig/Discrete, Probability/Statistics, AP Statistics, Pre-Calculus, Calculus

• When can a student take Computer Science? – After successfully completing Geometry

• Can a student skip a course? – No

• Can a student take a new class over the summer?– Yes, Online (not recommended for Alg 2)– Before signing up for a summer course, please speak with

your current math teacher

Biology and Environmental Science

STANDARD BIOLOGY

• Follows VA SOLs and FCPS POS benchmarks

• Extended benchmarks are at teacher discretion

• Lab science

•

Honors Biology• Independent Research Paper (IRP): - Worth 10% of each

quarter grade - Year-long component - Completed on own outside of the classroom.

• Formal Lab Report (1 per quarter, minimum 4 per year), as well as informal labs.

• One project per curriculum unit• Strong independent work habits and analytic skills

Environmental ScienceAn additional 9th grade science option for students to both support preparation for Biology I -Builds students’ scientific processing skills and integrates biology, earth science, chemistry, and engineering to study the components of our environment. The course can be counted in either the earth science or biology lab scienc● Environmental Science is offered at the standard

level● Environmental Science does not have an SOL exam

• January 10 – Liberty MS visit to CVHS• January 13 – Registration Info @ Rocky Run MS• January 15 – Curriculum Night• May 4 – Course Verification Sheets Mailed Home• June 12 – Deadline for Course Changes with Middle

School Counselor• August – TBD – Wildcat Welcome• August 25 – First Day of School

IMPORTANT DATES

• HS Counselors present registration information to 8th grade students• MS Counselors meet with 8th grade students to register for classes• Parents check, sign, and return course selection sheet to middle school

and review online selections; be sure to select alternate courses• Master Schedule is based on selections by mid March – choose wisely!• Course selections will be visible immediately in your SIS Parent

Account by mid March – please review • Course verification sheets will be mailed home on May 4 – please

review• Electives and Level Changes will be considered until June 12th – if

space is available - contact your middle school counselor• Schedules are created in June/July/August• Schedules will be given out at the Wildcat Welcome in August

REGISTRATION PROCESS

High School Credits• Credit – awarded for the completion of a year long

high school class = 1• Verified Credit – awarded when a student

successfully completes an SOL class and passes the corresponding SOL Test = 1

• SOL Classes– Math - Alg1, Alg2, Geom.– Social Studies – WH/G1, WH/G2, US/VA Hist.– Science – Bio, Chem, Geosystems– English (11th grade only) Reading, Writing

22 Credit

Standard Diploma

Subject Area Standard Credits Verified Credits

English 4 2

Mathematics 3 1

Laboratory Science 3 1

History and Social Sciences 3 1

Health and Physical Education 2

World Languages, Fine Arts or Career and Technical Ed(1 credit must be in Fine Arts or Career and Tech Ed)

2

Economics & Personal Finance 1

Electives (at least 2 must be sequential) 4

Total CreditsAP/Honors Course or Industry Certification

22 5

First Aid/CPR/AED Training

26 Credit

Advanced Studies Diploma

Subject Area Standard Credits Verified Credits

English 4 2

Mathematics 4 1

Laboratory Science 4 1

History and Social Sciences 4 1

World Language 3

Health and Physical Education 2

Fine Arts or Career & Technical Ed 1

Economics & Personal Finance 1

Electives (at least 2 must be sequential) 3

Total CreditsAP/Honors Course or Industry Certification

26 5

First Aid/CPR/AED Training

▪ A (93-100) = 4.0▪ A- (90-92) = 3.7▪ B+ (87-89) = 3.3▪ B (83-86) = 3.0▪ B- (80-82) = 2.7▪ C+ (77-79) = 2.3

Honors courses weighted = +.5Ex: B in honors = 3.5

AP/Dual Enrolled courses weighted= +1.0

Ex: B in AP = 4.0

▪ C (73-76) = 2.0▪ C- (70-72) = 1.7▪ D+ (67-69) = 1.3▪ D (64-66) = 1.0▪ F (below 64) = 0.0

Grading Scale

Transcript

▪ A transcript is a single page summary of all the classes you have taken. It includes:▪ Grade Point

Average (GPA)▪ Final grades▪ Standard and

Verified Credits

Typical 9th Grade Schedule

AccountingDesign/Multimedia

ProgrammingPrinciples of Business

STEM DesignComputer Science

Film StudyJournalism/Newspaper

Photojournalism/YearbookCreative Writing

Theatre ArtsTech Theatre

World LanguagesJunior ROTC (Academy Class)

Dance, Broadway or Hip Hop Dance

BandChorusOrchestraGuitarLeadership (SGA)Studio Art & DesignCeramicsSculptureDigital Art PhotographyPeer MediationSports MedicineInformation Systems

Elective Classes

Academy Open House

Chantilly AcademyThursday, January 16th (6:00pm-7:30pm)Snow date Jan. 23Program Showcase & Student Demos from 6:00-6:30pm

– Visit classrooms, meet instructors 6:30-7:30 pm– Dual enrollment session from 6:30-7:00pm

Fairfax AcademyTuesday, February 4th (6:30pm-8:00pm)

Course ChoicesChantilly – Air Force JROTCFairfax – Arabic, ASL, Chinese, Dance, Broadway or Hip Hop Dance

EXPUNGING MIDDLE SCHOOL GRADES

• To expunge a high school math or World Language grade/credit from your student’s permanent transcript you need to notify the middle school during the school year or the high school after the school year ends.

• Students have until the end of the first nine weeks of their freshman year to request to have a grade expunged.

• Form IS-104 is available at the middle school and high school or online.

• Once a course has been expunged it cannot be reinstated.

Students who wish to pursue summer coursework outside of FCPS for credit must have prior written approval from the high school Director of Student Services.

Courses taken at private schools must be on the pre-approved list on VCPE.org

Form IS-158 must be submitted and approved prior to registering for the course.

Summer Coursework Taken Outside of FCPS

It’s up to you…▪ The course selections made now help

determine the student’s options after high school.▪ Students should take courses that THEY are

interested in—not what their friends are interested in.▪ Students should challenge themselves each

year within reason and be successful.▪ Everything at Centreville counts from day

one!▪ Balance – Social, Emotional and Academics

Our shared goal:GRADUATION in June 2024