WESTFIELD HIGH SCHOOL
CLASS OF 2022
• Welcome & Introductions
• Middle School vs. High School
• Curriculum & Scheduling
• Core Classes
• Electives
Counselors
Counselor (A-Boi)
Ms. Gulgert
Counselor (Boj-Die)
Mr. Harris
Counselors
Counselor (Dif-Gut)
Mr. Sidener
Counselor (Guv-Kil)
Ms. Hughes
Counselors
Counselor (Kim-Mas)
Ms. Fargo
Counselor (Mat-Oh)
Ms. Craig
Counselor(Oj-Roda)
Ms. Shaw
Counselors
Counselor (Rode-Tar)
Mr. Paganin
Counselor (Tat-Z)
Ms. Snyder
• Block Schedule:
• Most classes are every other day for 90 minutes
• Classes are YEAR long*
• Classes will require studying and homework
• Take advantage of Bulldog Block!
• EVERYTHING COUNTS
• ALL courses are included in your GPA, including PE!
Wait!!!
What is
Bulldog Block?
Westfield Block Schedule
Pd. 1: 8:10-9:35
Bulldog Block: 9:41-
10:21
Pd. 3: 10:27-11:52
Pd. 5/lunch: 11:58-1:57
Pd. 7: 2:05-2:55
Pd. 2: 8:10-9:35
Bulldog Block: 9:41-
10:21
Pd. 4: 10:27-11:52
Pd. 6/lunch: 11:58-1:57
Pd. 7: 2:05-2:55
A Day B Day
MIDDLE SCHOOL VS
HIGH SCHOOL
An AMAZING High School
Experience!!!
(Plus Colleges WANT to see you involved)
Strong Academics
Extracurricular Activities &
Sports
Community Service
Get Involved
Fall – Football, Cross Country, Volleyball, Cheerleading, Field Hockey, Golf
Winter – Basketball, Indoor Track, Swim and Dive, Wrestling, Gymnastics
Spring – Baseball, Crew, Lacrosse, Soccer, Track and Field, Tennis, Softball
Marching Band
Dance Team
Theatre
Clubs and Honor Societies
Academic Advising
What is academic advising?
A time when students receive information about
academic requirements needed for high school
graduation while considering life after high school
options.
Counselor, student, parents and teachers are all
involved.
Happens for about 3 weeks during which you will meet
WHS counselors, attend an Electives Fair, attend WHS
Curriculum Night and course selection.
• English 11 Reading
• English 11 Writing
• World History & Geography 1
• World His & Geo 2
• US & Virginia History
• Algebra 1
• Algebra 2
• Geometry
• Biology
• Chemistry
• Geosystems
A verified credit is earned when a student passes a course and the corresponding SOL test.
Examples:
NO
NO
YES
•A student earns a ‘B’ in Biology but does not pass the Biology SOL. Is this a verified credit?
•A student fails Algebra 1 but passes the Algebra 1 SOL. Is this a verified credit?
•A student earns a ‘B’ in World History 1 and passes the World History 1 SOL. Is this a verified credit?
Standard Diploma Requirements Standard Diploma Course Requirements for Students Entering 9th Grade for the First Time in
2018-19 and Beyond
Subject Standard Credits Verified Credits
English 4 2
Mathematics 3 1
Laboratory Science 3 1
History and Social Sciences 4 1
Health and Physical Education 2
World Languages, Fine Arts or Career & Technical Education(1 credit must be a Fine Art or Career & Technical Education)
2
Economic and Personal Finance 1
Electives (must include sequential elective) 3
AP, HN, IB course, or Career and Technical Education Credential
First Aid/CPR/ AED training
Total Credits 22 515
Advanced Studies Diploma Requirements
Advanced Studies Diploma Course Requirements for Students Entering 9th Grade for the First Time in 2018-19 and Beyond
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 Education 1
Economic and Personal Finance 1
Electives (must include sequential electives) 3
AP, HN, IB course, or Career and Technical Education Credential
First Aid/CPR/ AED training
Total Credits 26 5
• Is this one of my favorite courses?
• Do I have the work habits & am I willing to study & do homework daily in this subject?
• Am I comfortable moving at a quicker pace?
• Am I motivated to understand material rather than just memorize it?
• Am I a strong reader & writer?
• Am I up for more challenging projects & papers?
• Am I willing to do summer assignments?
Required Classes Choice #1 Choice #2
English Standard Honors
World
History/Geography
Standard Honors
Biology Standard Honors
Math Algebra 1,Geometry,
Algebra 2
Algebra Honors,
Geometry Honors,
Algebra 2 Honors
Health & PE 9
Additional Classes
World Language/Elective
Elective
• English for Students of Other Languages (ESOL) courses are available for students with limited English proficiency.
• Core classes & electives will be dependent on the student’s ESOL level.
• Several Core classes are available to take online
• Online courses are not easier
• The courses in many instances will cost money
• Students may need to be off campus if taking an online class
• Additional information can be found at the Online Campus website:
http://www.fcps.edu/is/onlinecampus/index.shtml
Rising 9th graders have a one time opportunity to
expunge a high school grade & credit
These courses apply:
Algebra,
Algebra Honors,
Geometry Honors
Spanish or French
• More than 1 world language can be taken simultaneously!
• Students should earn a “C” or better in order to move to the next level of a language.
• Students entering the 2nd year of a world language should have a strong knowledge base in • the language’s alphabet • placement of accent marks• spelling• location of corresponding countries
WORLD LANGUAGES
• Spanish• Spanish for Fluent Speakers • French• German• Latin• Japanese• American Sign Language (ASL)
All Languages offered levels 1 through 4 All Languages except ASL also offer AP levels
Academy Courses Students taking courses at Chantilly or Fairfax
Academy will have transportation by bus for one period.
JAFROTC – Chantilly
Arabic – Fairfax
Chinese – Fairfax
Korean – Fairfax
Hip Hop - Fairfax
Dance – Fairfax
Broadway Theatre - Fairfax
Accounting
Business Law/Business Management
Design/Multimedia/Web Tech
Web Page Development
Economics & Personal Finance*
Information Systems
Principles of Business
Programming
Stem Design $ Aerospace 1
Intro to Marketing Fashion Marketing
$ = course fees* = required, but best taken
Junior Year!
• Newspaper 1
• Yearbook 1
• Creative Writing
• Film Study
• Speech/Debate
• Computer Science(Must have Algebra and Geometry)
Art 1 $
Photography 1 $
Digital Art/Design $
Calliope/Lit Magazine-Visual Communications
3-D Studio Art 1 $
Broadcast Journalism-TV News
Theatre Arts 1 $
Intro to Musical Theatre
Tech Theatre 1
Band*$
Jazz Ensemble
Percussion Chorus*$ Orchestra*$Auditions required for advanced levels• $ = Course Fee
Freshmen offerings:
Art 1, 3D Art 1, Photo 1, Digital Art 1
Continue with us and take:
Jewelry & Light Metals I & II
Calliope (Art/Lit Magazine Production)
WestfieldLIVE: Morning Announcements!
Have experience in Art? Email [email protected] for a portfolio review!
• Sports Medicine
• Strategies for Success
• Fitness 1• (female only)
• Leadership Training 1(SGA)• Application required
• See your Counselor
• April 27 Rising 9th Grade Parent Coffee
• April Course Verifications Mailed Home
• June 11 Deadline for Course changes
• June 21 Fall Sports Physical Night
• August Bulldog BBQ
Visit www.westfieldathletics.org for all sports information.
Go to the Westfield Student Services WebsiteView the On-line Academic Advising site
Click on the direct link at: www.fcps.edu/WestfieldHS/
Class of 2022 Bulldog Bootcamp
Where: Westfield High School “Home of the Bulldogs”
When: Monday, August 13 thru Wednesday, August 15, 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Who: Open to all rising 9th Grade Westfield High School Students!
Why: Great opportunity for rising freshmen to become acquainted with Westfield High School before school starts!
What: Class of 2022 Bulldog Bootcamp features:
Get to know your classmates and make new friends!
•Tour the School—the gym, the library, subschools, classrooms
•Motivational Speakers – Let’s Get Ready for School!
•Instructional Seminars – Let’s Get Ready for Class!
•Clubs, Sports, and Extracurricular Opportunities
•WHS Faculty, Staff, and Administration
•End of Camp Cookout!
•And much, much more!
**More information and registration information to follow