SUBSCHOOL 1:

A-BIB MR. FRANKLIN

BIC-DAM MR. HARRIS

SUBSCHOOL 2:

DAN-GEP MR. SIDENER

GEQ-JAC MRS. HUGHES

SUBSCHOOL 3:

JAD-LE MS. FARGO

LI-MOL MRS. LEONE

SUBSCHOOL 4:

MOM-PEN MS. HUIZING

PEO-SAM MRS. SHAW

SUBSCHOOL 5:

SAN-THOM MR. PAGANIN

THON-Z MRS. SNYDER

WHS Counselors Alphabet/Subschool

REVIEW GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS

• STANDARD DIPLOMA VS. ADVANCED DIPLOMA

• VERIFIED CREDIT REQUIREMENTS

COURSE REGISTRATION PROCESS

• COURSE SELECTION INFORMATION

• THINKING THROUGH ELECTIVES, ADVANCED

COURSES AND ACADEMY COURSES

TODAY’S OBJECTIVES

22 Credits• 4 English

• 3 Mathematics

• 3 Science Courses (2 Labs)

• 3 Social Studies

• 2 Health and PE

• 1 World Language/

Fine Art or Career Tech Ed (CTE)

• 1 Fine Art or CTE

• 1 Econ/Personal Finance

• 4 Electives

• 2 Sequential Electives

Graduation Requirements & Course Planning

Verfied Credits

2 English (11th grade)1 Math1 Science 1 Social Studies

Additional Requirements

Industry Certification or an AP/Honors Course

CPR Certification

26 CREDITS▪ 4 ENGLISH

▪ 4 MATHEMATICS

▪ 4 SCIENCE

(3 LAB SCIENCES + 1 ADDITIONAL)

▪ 4 SOCIAL STUDIES

▪ WORLD LANGUAGE

(3 OF 1 OR 2+2)

▪ 2 HEALTH AND PE (CPR CERT)

▪ 1 FINE OR CTE (CAREER/TECH ED)

▪ 3 ELECTIVES (MUST INCLUDESEQUENTIAL ELECTIVE)

▪ 1 ECONOMICS/PERSONAL FINANCE

VERIFIED CREDITS▪ 2 ENGLISH (11TH GRADE)

▪ 1 IN MATH

▪ 1 IN SCIENCE

▪ 1 IN SOCIAL STUDIES

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTSINDUSTRY CREDENTIAL, HONORS/AP COURSE

CPR CERTIFICATION

Graduation Requirements & Course Planning

VERIFIED CREDITSPassing Score* + Passing Grade = 1 Verified Credit

● Students must pass an End of Course test (example: SOL exam) AND earn a passing grade in the same course as the exam to earn a verified credit

● All students must earn 5 specific verified credits in order to graduate○ 2 English ○ 1 Math ○ 1 Social Studies○ 1 Science

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Course SelectionsIt doesn’t have to be overwhelming!

• THE COURSE SELECTIONS YOU MAKE NOW HELP

DETERMINE YOUR OPTIONS AFTER HIGH SCHOOL.

• TAKE COURSES THAT YOU ARE INTERESTED IN-NOT

JUST WHAT OTHERS SUGGEST.

• CHALLENGE YOURSELF EACH YEAR.

• EVERYTHING YOU DO HERE AT WESTFIELD COUNTS.

• YOU DON’T HAVE TO FIGURE THIS OUT ALONE - YOUR

COUNSELOR IS HERE TO HELP!!

1. ENGLISH 102. WORLD HISTORY 2* 3. MATH

4. SCIENCE

5. WORLD LANGUAGE (OPTIONAL)6. HEALTH AND PE 7. ELECTIVE

*If you are working toward a Standard Diploma you can take a Social Studies elective course in place of World History 2

1. ENGLISH 112. US VA HISTORY

3. MATH

4. SCIENCE

5. WORLD LANGUAGE (OPTIONAL)6. ELECTIVE

7. ELECTIVE

With an extra place for an elective start exploring classes that follow your interests!!!

1. ENGLISH 122. US VA GOVERNMENT

3. MATH

4. SCIENCE

5. WORLD LANGUAGE/ ELECTIVE6. ELECTIVE / EPF*7. ELECTIVE

* If you have not yet taken Economics and

Personal Finance

What is the diploma I want?● Standard or Advanced

Are there Prerequisites for the course?● Prerequisites: Requirements you need to meet before

you can take a course

● Grade Level (Example: Junior or Seniors only)

● Recommendations

● Auditions (Band, Chorus and Orchestra, certain

Fairfax Academy Courses)

What subjects interest me the most?WHAT DO I LIKE TO DO? WHAT WOULD I BE INTERESTED IN PURSUING

AFTER HIGH SCHOOL?

What is my previous level of success?IF YOU EARN A “D” IN MATH OR WORLD LANGUAGE, YOU ARESTRONGLY ENCOURAGED TO DISCUSS NEXT YEAR’S PLACEMENT WITHYOUR TEACHER.

What are my study habits like?SUCCESS IN HIGH SCHOOL DEPENDS ON THE STRENGTH OF YOUR STUDYHABITS. THIS IS ESPECIALLY TRUE WHEN ENROLLING IN AP ANDHONORS COURSES.

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● Am I motivated to understand material rather than just memorize it?

● Do I have the work habits? Am I willing to study and do homework daily in this subject?

● Am I a strong reader and writer?

● Is this a subject that I am passionate about?

● Am I comfortable moving at a quicker pace and up for more challenging projects and papers?

● Do I have the TIME to put into these rigorous courses?

The College and Career tabs in Naviance have several tools

you can use to help you pick next year’s courses including the High School Plan of Study and Recommended Courses Tools

Using Naviance for Course Selection

As one of your courses during the school year ● @ Westfield High School● through the online campus ($680)

During Summer as a self-directed online class ($140)

During school year as a self-directed course outside of school ($140)

Can take AP Macro/Micro Economics in place of EPF

Economics & Personal Finance (Various Options to Consider)

• ELECTIVES ARE AVAILABLE IN MOST SUBJECT AREAS.

• REVIEW THE WHS Course Catalog

• FOR SPECIFIC DETAILS AND TALK TO TEACHERS.

• ACADEMIES OFFER A WIDE VARIETY OF COURSES NOTOFFERED AT WESTFIELD HIGH SCHOOL

• CHANTILLY AND FAIRFAX ACADEMY

• YOU MUST LIST 2-3 ALTERNATE ELECTIVES** IN YOURCOURSE SELECTION.

**IT IS POSSIBLE YOU MAY NOT GET YOUR FIRST CHOICE OFELECTIVES ON YOUR SCHEDULE NEXT YEAR

AVAILABLE TO JUNIORS AND SENIORSEARN HIGH SCHOOL AND COLLEGE CREDITCOURSES AVAILABLE AT THE FOLLOWING:○ CHANTILLY & FAIRFAX ACADEMY○ THE FCPS ONLINE CAMPUS○ WESTFIELD HS (ENTREPRENEURSHIP)

DUAL ENROLLMENT STUDENT SITE

AVAILABLE TO ALL STUDENTS

STUDENTS CAN TAKE UP TO TWO COURSES EACH

YEAR AS PART OF THEIR SCHEDULE

PLEASE SEE THE ONLINE CAMPUS WEBSITE FOR

MORE INFORMATION REGARDING COURSE OPTIONS

ONLINE CAMPUS WEBSITE

Academy InformationFairfax Academy: Fairfax Academy Website for Students

Chantilly Academy: Chantilly Academy website

Registration Deadline for Academy Courses★ On Time Registrations must be completed by March 12, 2021★ Must see your counselor to register

★ Courses can be from 1-3 credits (and this could mean you need to

add travel period in your schedule)

Classes Include: (just some examples listed below):Culinary Arts Auto Tech Chinese/Arabic/Korean

Dental Careers Firefighting Dance

Fashion Design Pharmacy Tech Medical Assistant

AF-JROTC Cybersecurity Social Media Marketing

Additional Academy Information

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Rising Seniors: January 19-Feb 5*Rising Juniors: Feb 8- 26*Rising Sophomores: March 1-19**Due to the re-opening of in person learning these dates are subject to change

Virtual meetings with counselors will occur during 3rd period and through individually scheduled meetings with students

Step 1Review the following:

WHS Course CatalogWHS Curriculum Webpage10th-12th Grade Course Selection SheetPick 7 classes and 3 additional alternate electives.

Step 2Review the following:

Directions for Entering Courses in SIS

These instructions show you how to enter your course choices in SIS Student Vue.

Step 3Make a note of any questions you might have for your counselor

REMEMBER: All registration information discussed here is also in Schoology under your course titled Student Services/All Students (within folder called Academic Advising/Course Selection)

Step 4Stay tuned to emails and announcements with information about when and how you will be meeting with your counselor.

Step 5Meet with your counselor virtually or on the phone to confirm your course choices and lock classes.

Step 6If you decide you want to make any changes to your courses after finalizing your schedule, please contact your counselor directly.

STEPS TO REGISTER FOR CLASSES2021-22

Westfield Counseling Team

It’s a stressful time!Take a moment and just breathe

(yes, right now! Pause and take 3 deep breaths)