Information Night for Parents of Rising Freshmen Briar Woods High School The Class of 2010 71% are attending 4-year colleges 19% are attending 2-year.
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Information Night for Parents of Rising Freshmen Briar Woods High School The Class of 2010 71% are attending 4-year colleges 19% are attending 2-year school 6% are in the military or other postsecondary training/schools 4% went directly into the work force The Class of 2010 Earned over 3.1 million dollars in scholarships and grants (283 seniors) 76% enrolled in one or more Advanced Placement classes while in high school College & University Attendance Accepted by 192 different colleges and universities and are currently on 86 different campuses Attend school in 26 different states and four countries Agenda Rising 9th Grade Scheduling Process Diploma Types & Graduation Requirements Selecting Courses for Next Year Scheduling Process BWHS counselors will visit the middle schools: February 14 & 15: Stone Hill February 16 & 17: Eagle Ridge Scheduling Process Students will receive the 2011-2012 Program of Studies & course selection information BWHS counselors will review: Transitioning to high school Graduation requirements The high school schedule Advanced Placement courses Activities & sports Classes for next year Scheduling Process There is a different process for scheduling at each middle school The end result is the same: Students and parents will select their courses with the input and assistance of their current counselors and teachers Scheduling Process at Stone Hill On February 14 & 15, BWHS counselors will meet with students in large groups Students will then meet with SHMS counselors: Students will be scheduled into teacher recommended core courses SHMS counselors will help students pick their electives Parents can log onto the Family Connection online program to make changes Scheduling Process at Eagle Ridge ERMS will schedule students into teacher recommended core courses On February 16 & 17, BWHS counselors will meet with students in their science classes to review their core courses options and help students select their electives Students will bring their course selection forms home for your review Please sign the form and send it in with your child – along with any changes if necessary Scheduling Process If you may change your child’s course selections SHMS – Use Family Connections ERMS – Send in a note or email the counselor If you disagree or do not understand why a level was recommended – please consider contacting your middle school counselor or teacher Scheduling Process Changes can be made until June 30, 2011 After June 30th schedule changes may not be possible! Scheduling for Students New to LCPS New students usually begin enrolling in mid-April The information and materials needed to enroll an new student can be found on the BWHS and LCPS websites New students and their parents will select their courses with a BWHS counselor when they enroll Diplomas Standard Diploma Advanced Studies Diploma Standard Technical Diploma Advanced Technical Diploma Diploma and graduation requirement changes begin with the Class of 2015 Standard Diploma Academic 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 Total 1 22 6 Standard Technical Diploma Academic Areas Credits SOL Verified Credits English 4 2 Social Studies 3 1 Mathematics 3 1 Science 3 1 Health/Physical Education 2 Foreign Language or Fine Arts 1 Economics and Personal Finance 1 Career and Technical Education sequence 4 Electives 1 Student Selected Verified Credit Total 1 22 6 Advanced Studies Diploma Academic Areas Credits SOL Verified Credits English 4 2 Social Studies 4 2 Mathematics 4 2 Science 4 2 Foreign Language 3-4 Health/Physical Education 2 Fine Arts or Career & Technical Education 1 Economics and Personal Finance 1 Electives 3 Student Selected Verified Credit Total 1 26 9 Advanced Technical Diploma Academic Areas Credits SOL Verified Credits English 4 2 Social Studies 4 2 Mathematics 4 2 Science 4 2 Foreign Language 3-4 Health/Physical Education 2 Fine Arts or Career & Technical Education 1 Career & Technical Education sequence 3 Economics and Personal Finance 1 Student Selected Verified Credit Total 1 26 9 SOL Courses Reading (Eng. 11) Writing (Eng. 11) Earth Science Biology Chemistry Algebra 1 Geometry Algebra 2 World History 1 World History 2 US History Course Options for Freshmen English 9: World History 1: Earth Science: Math: Health & Physical Education 9 Elective Elective Honors, Academic, or General Pre-AP or Academic Honors, Academic, or General Follows sequence Course Levels Honors and Pre-Advanced Placement Course content is rapidly paced with additional depth. Lessons are often designed to be complex, abstract, and open-ended. Course Levels Academic Course content and expected student performance require additional reading and writing at a rigorous level. Academic is a “college-bound” level. Course Levels General Course content and student performance are commensurate with the student’s grade level. Middle school personnel will speak to parents directly if a general-level course is recommended. “Lesson in Balance” Challenge the student vs. Overloading the student Finding balance in the students course load “Lesson in Balance” Take the most challenging classes you can handle. “Lesson in Balance” Take the most challenging classes you can reasonably handle. “Lesson in Balance” How much time do you have available to study and do homework? Do you play sports? Are you involved in activities? What does your track-record indicate? How committed and disciplined are you? “Lesson in Balance” Think long-term: It’s easier to improve your schedule each year by taking more challenging classes… than it is to improve a damaged GPA! Johnny LateStarter Grade 9: English C 2 History C 2 Math D 1 Science D 1 HPE B 3 Elective C 2 Elective C 2 Cumulative GPA = 1.86 Grade 10: English B 3 History A 4 Math C 2 Science B 3 HPE A 4 Elective A 4 Elective A 4 Cumulative GPA = 2.64 Grade 11: English B 3 History B 3 Math B 3 Science B 3 HPE A 4 Elective A 4 Elective A 4 Cumulative GPA = 2.76 Grade 12: English A 4 History A 4 Math B 3 Science B 3 HPE A 4 Elective A 4 Elective A 4 Cumulative GPA = 2.89 Sara StudyHard Grade 9: English B 3 History B 3 Math B 3 Science C 2 HPE A 4 Elective A 4 Elective A 4 Cumulative GPA = 3.29 Grade 10: English B 3 History A 4 Math C 2 Science B 3 HPE A 4 Elective A 4 Elective A 4 Cumulative GPA = 3.36 Grade 11: English B 3 History B 3 Math B 3 Science B 3 HPE A 4 Elective A 4 Elective A 4 Cumulative GPA = 3.38 Grade 12: English A 4 History A 4 Math B 3 Science B 3 HPE A 4 Elective A 4 Elective A 4 Cumulative GPA = 3.46 The Importance of the Freshman Year The difference between a 2.89 GPA and a 3.46 GPA can be the ninth grade year!!! The student with the “Slow Start” would have to earn straight A’s in grades 10, 11, and 12 just to match the student who had a stronger freshman year. “Lesson in Balance” Don’t forget to consider the student’s interests when determining his/her course load! Reminder… Changes can be made until June 30, 2011 After June 30th schedule changes may not be possible! Review Rising 9th Grade Scheduling Process Graduation & SOL Requirements Selecting Courses for Next Year Upcoming Meetings March 28: Athletics & Activities EXPO May: Sports meeting for parents Week before school begins Freshman Orientation Parent Meeting First week of school See BWHSports.org Freshman meeting Monitor our website and look for our newsletter!