WESTFIELD HIGH SCHOOL CLASS OF 2022
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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! Wait!!!
What is
• EVERYTHING COUNTS
Bulldog Block?
• ALL courses are included in your GPA, including PE!
Westfield Block Schedule
A Day B Day
Pd. 1: 8:10-9:35 Pd. 2: 8:10-9:35
Bulldog Block: 9:41- Bulldog Block: 9:41-
10:21
10:21
Pd. 4: 10:27-11:52
Pd. 3: 10:27-11:52
Pd. 6/lunch: 11:58-1:57
Pd. 5/lunch: 11:58-1:57
Pd. 7: 2:05-2:55
Pd. 7: 2:05-2:55
MIDDLE SCHOOL VS
HIGH SCHOOL
Extracurricular
Activities &
Sports
Strong Community
Academics Service
An AMAZING
High School
Experience!!!
(Plus Colleges
WANT to see
you involved)
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 SocietiesAcademic 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 • Algebra 1 • English 11 Writing • Algebra 2 • World History & • Geometry Geography 1 • Biology • World His & Geo 2 • Chemistry • US & Virginia History • Geosystems
A verified credit is earned when a student
passes a course and the corresponding SOL
test.
Examples:
•A student earns a ‘B’ in Biology but does not pass the
NO credit?
Biology SOL. Is this a verified
•A student fails Algebra 1 but passes the Algebra 1 SOL.
Is this a verified credit?NO
•A student earns a ‘B’ in World History 1 and passes the
World History 1 SOL. Is YES
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 2
Education
(1 credit must be a Fine Art or Career & Technical Education)
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
15
Total Credits 22 5Advanced 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 Standard Honors
History/Geography
Biology Standard Honors
Math Algebra 1,Geometry, Algebra Honors,
Algebra 2 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 levelsAcademy 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 Stem Design $
Aerospace 1
Business Law/Business
Management
Intro to Marketing
Design/Multimedia/Web Tech
Fashion Marketing
Web Page Development
Economics & Personal Finance*
Information Systems
Principles of Business
$ = course fees
Programming
* = 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 $ Tech Theatre 1
Photography 1 $ Band*$
Digital Art/Design $ Jazz Ensemble
Calliope/Lit Magazine- Percussion
Visual Communications Chorus*$
3-D Studio Art 1 $ Orchestra*$
Broadcast Journalism-TV Auditions required for
News advanced levels
• $ = Course Fee
Theatre Arts 1 $
Intro to Musical TheatreFreshmen 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 eflorimonte@fcps.edu 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 Website View 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 9 Grade Westfield High School Students!
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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!
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