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What to Expect for Next YearRequired 7th grade courses
Language Arts (one block only)
Life Science
U.S. History 1865-Present
Math
Health/PE 7
One semester of Family and Consumer Science (FACS)
One semester of Technology Education
What to Expect for Next Year 7th grade electives
Select one Language Arts elective:
○ Accelerating Literacy Skills
○ Communication Studies
○ Foreign Language (more on that later!)
Select one Fine Arts elective
○ Art 7
○ Chorus 7
○ Band 7
○ Strings 7
○ Guitar 7
Fine Arts elective splits with Resource/Spectrum
Have you ever wanted to
create a commercial, argue
in a debate, or perform a
skit in front of
your classmates?
Then…
What is it?
ALS is an interactive, student-driven reading and writing workshop that supports student who are below grade level in reading
It is NOT language arts part 2, but it will help you to be more successful and confident in your language arts class!
What do we do in ALS?Literature Circles
Reading Comprehension Activities
Journaling
Read Alouds
Literacy Learning Stations
Writing Mini-Lessons
Writing Workshop & Conferences
Silent Reading Time
Author Shares
Computer Lab Time
Reader’s Theatre…AND MORE!!!
Accelerating Literacy Skills
Foreign Languages
These classes are high school level.
You will learn to speak, listen, read, and
write.
The grades you get on your report card
will count for high school.
You will take a semester and final exam.
You will need to study for these classes
every night!
PRACTICE, PRACTICE, PRACTICE!
Language Choices:French-pronunciation is a bit tricky, helps if you want to
study literature, official language in 40 countries
Spanish-widely spoken in Northern VA, FLES and
SAMS
German-what you see is how you say it, many similar
words to English, its spelled like it sounds, good for careers in business and technology.
Latin-unspoken language, helps with vocabulary and the
SAT, useful for people in the medical or legal fields
SFS-first language is Spanish, more writing and grammar
What to Expect for Next Year
Required 8th grade courses:
English 8
Math – Math 8, Algebra I, Daily Algebra,
Geometry, Algebra II with trig
Civics and Economics
Physical Science
Health/PE 8
Full block of Resource 8 or Spectrum 8
What to Expect For Next Year
Select two full-year 8th grade electives:
Art 8
Chorus 8
Band 8
Guitar 8, Level 1 or Level 2
Strings 8
FACS 8
Tech Ed 8
Foreign Language: Spanish 1 or 2, SFS 1or 2, French 1 or 2, Latin 1 or 2, German 1 or 2
Thinking About High School
High School Credit Courses: What you should know…
Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II
Foreign Language
High School Transcript
Expunging process-NEW PROCEDURES-Any “F”, after each year
The Course Selection Process
Program of Studies
Teachers’ Role
Counselor’s Role
Parents’ Role
Teacher Recommendations
Honors vs. AcademicReading level
Independent, self-advocating
Higher-level thinking
Push your child to try an honors level class if they haven’t taken one in the past
Contact specific teacher with questions
High School Programs Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and
Technology
-Early October-Open House for Admissions
-Recs come from 7th or 8th grade Math or Science teacher and one other
Loudoun County Public Schools Academy of Science
-Parent Info Session: May 3rd at 7:00 pm in the
Dominion Auditorium
-Early August-Part I of the application should be available
-Recs come from 8th grade Math and Science teacher
CAMPUS
NGROTC
Projected 4 Year Plan for AOS Students
9th (3 courses) 10th (3 courses) 11th (3 courses) 12th (3 courses)
AOS Integrated
Science I &
Integrated Science II
(Earth Science,
Chemistry, Physics)
AOS Integrated Science
III
(students will take EOC
SOL for Earth Science &
Chemistry)
AOS Biology AOS AP Chemistry
AOS AP Physics
AOS AP Environmental
Science
AOS AP Biology
(choose one)
Analytic Geometry,
Functions, and
Trigonometry with
Transformations
(students will take
EOC SOL in Algebra
II).
AOS Biosciences
Analysis
AOS Physical Sciences
Analysis
(choose one)
AOS AP Calculus AB and Statistics
AOS AP Calculus BC and Statistics
(choose one)
AOS AP Calculus BC
and Statistics
AOS Multivariable
Calculus
(choose one)
AOS Sophomore Science
Research
AOS Junior Science
Research
AOS Senior Science
Research
Thomas Jefferson HSST Research Laboratories:Astronomy and Astrophysics Energy Systems
Automation and Robotics Microelectronics
Biotechnology and Life Sciences Neuroscience
Chemical Analysis Oceanography and
Geophysical Systems Communication Systems
Optics and Modern Physics Computer Aided
Design Prototyping and Engineering Materials
Computer Systems Mentorship Program
CAMPUSCAMPUS is an academic and college preparation
program designed to meet the specific needs of
students from historically under-represented
populations in higher education and prospective first-
generation college students attending Loudoun County
Public Schools (LCPS).
Application Process, Selection, Summer Programs,
Dominion CAMPUS consultation during Titan Time.
NJROTC Naval Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps
(NJROTC)
Program is led by Commander Jeremy Gillespie, Master Chief Deanna Foust, and Gunnery Sergeant Carlos Serrano.
Housed in the LCHS Annex
Leadership, Character, Honor, and Service
All uniforms, textbooks, training materials and equipment are furnished by the U.S. Navy at no cost to the individual student.
Not a recruiting program, no obligation or commitment to serve in the armed forces
Preparation Opportunities for TJ & AOS
PSAT Parent/Student Information Session
both in May and August
March after-school tutoring sessions for
reading/writing/vocab
April after-school tutoring sessions for math
Summer intensive tutoring sessions
Fall prep sessions specifically for the TJ test
Preparation Opportunities for TJ & AOS continued
March and April tutoring focus:
diagnostic testing
in-depth review of the diagnostic
tips and strategies on how to prepare
Summer tutoring focus:
expand vocabulary
writing to a college-level test prompt
how to attack college level reading passages with
multiple choice questions
Algebra I and geometry skills
Preparation Opportunities for TJ & AOS continued
August/September AOS focus:
parent/student Info session
practice tests
preparation for the application questions -
suggestions/tips
Fall/November TJ focus:
demystifying the test
review of math, reading, reasoning sections
essay writing both format and writing skills
preparation for the information sheet -
suggestions/tips