Information Night for Parents of Rising Freshmen Briar Woods High School The Class of 2009 71% are attending 4-year colleges 20% are attending 2-year.
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Information Night for Parents of Rising Freshmen Briar Woods High School The Class of 2009 71% are attending 4-year colleges 20% are attending 2-year school 2% are in the military and other postsecondary training/schools 6.5% went directly into the work force The Class of 2009 Earned over 2.3 million dollars in scholarships and grant (274 seniors) Almost 70% enrolled in one or more Advanced Placement classes while in high school College & University Attendance Our students have been accepted by 252 colleges and universities. Our graduates attend school in 27 different states and three countries outside the United States College & University Attendance Notable schools outside of Virginia: Duke M.I.T. Wake Forest Northwestern The Air Force Academy UNC - Chapel Hill NYU Cornell Elon Boston University UCLA Washington University Vanderbilt Univ. of Southern Cal Yale Temple NYC Fashion Institute Univ. of Chicago Upcoming Meetings April: 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-out for our newsletter! Agenda Rising 9th Grade Scheduling Process Diploma Types & Graduation Requirements Course Options for Rising 9th Grade Students Scheduling Process BWHS counselors visited the middle schools: February 19 & 22: Eagle Ridge February 22 & 23: Stone Hill Scheduling Process Students received the 2010-2011 Program of Studies & course selection information Counselors reviewed: 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 counselors and teachers Scheduling Process at Stone Hill BWHS counselors reviewed course options with students Students will meet with SHMS counselors SHMS counselors will present students with their core course recommendations SHMS counselors will help students pick their electives using Family Connection Students will bring home a print-out of these courses for your final approval Scheduling Process at Eagle Ridge ERMS will provide students with recommendations for their core courses On February 19 & 22, BWHS counselors met with students in their science classes to review core courses and help students select their electives Students will bring their course selection forms home for your approval and signature Please sign the form and send it in with your child – along with any changes if necessary Scheduling for Students New to LCPS New students usually begin enrolling in May 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 Scheduling Process If you would like to change your child’s selections, you should write a note and have your child return it with the form If you disagree or do not understand why a level was recommended – please consider contacting your middle school counselor or teacher Changes can be made until June 30, 2010 Scheduling Process Changes can be made until June 30, 2010 After June 30th schedule changes may not be possible! Diplomas Standard Diploma Advanced Studies Diploma Standard Technical Diploma Advanced Technical Diploma 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 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 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 4 Electives 1 Student Selected Verified Credit Total 1 22 6 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 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 Social Studies Science Math Health & Physical Education Elective Elective 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. Course Options for Freshmen English Social Studies Science Math Health & Physical Education Elective Elective “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! Student Example 1 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 Student Example 2 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!!! “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, 2010 After June 30th schedule changes may not be possible! Review Rising 9th Grade Scheduling Process Graduation & SOL Requirements Course Options for Rising 9th Grade Students