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Rising Ninth Grade

Rising Ninth Grade. Registration 2012 - 2013. Standard Diploma Requirements 2011-2012 and Beyond. Advanced Studies Diploma Requirements 2011-2012 and Beyond. (Proposed) Standard Technical Diploma Requirements. (Proposed) Advanced Technical Diploma Requirements. English. English 9

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Rising Ninth Grade

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  1. Rising Ninth Grade Registration 2012 - 2013

  2. Standard Diploma Requirements 2011-2012 and Beyond

  3. Advanced Studies Diploma Requirements 2011-2012 and Beyond

  4. (Proposed) Standard Technical Diploma Requirements

  5. (Proposed) Advanced Technical Diploma Requirements

  6. English • English 9 • English 9 Honors

  7. Social Studies • World History/Geography 1 • World History/Geography 1 Honors

  8. Science • Biology • Biology Honors • Teacher Recommended • Year long in-class Science Fair Project is a requirement for the class!

  9. Math • Algebra1 Part 1/Algebra 1 (2 credit course/Algebra 1 Part 1 counts as a math elective.) • Algebra 1 • Algebra 1 Honors • Geometry • Geometry Honors • Algebra 2 • Algebra 2 Honors

  10. Foreign Language • American Sign Language • French • German • Spanish • Spanish for Fluent Speakers (class is designed for students with a background in Spanish or who speak Spanish in the home) • Latin

  11. Health & Physical Education • PE 9 • 1 quarter of Health • 3 quarters of Physical Education

  12. 9th Grade Electives: • Film Studies • Journalism 1 (newspaper) • Photojournalism 1 (yearbook) • Creative Writing 1 • Debate • Sports Medicine • Theater Arts 1 • Technical Theater 1 • Computer Graphics 1 • Studio Art 1 • Visual Communication (news program) • Design and Technology • Electronics 1 • Basic Technical Drawing • AJROTC 1 • Leadership Training (application required) • AVID (interview required)

  13. Band • Orchestra • Guitar 1 • Piano 1 • Women’s Chorus • Men’s Chorus • Accounting • Finance • Introduction to Marketing • Economics and Personal Finance • Information Technologies Fundamentals • (Computer) Information Systems • Programming • Web Page Development • Multimedia Design and Web Technologies • Developmental Reading • Developing Literacies

  14. AVID–an elective option! Advancement Via Individual Determination AVID is an academic program designed to increase the rigor of coursework taken by West Potomac students.  Every AVID student is in at least one Honors/AP.  All AVID Students have the goal of going to college! Over the last three years all AVID seniors who applied to a four year college were accepted into at least one four year school! Tutorials, College Visits, Family Nights, Guest Speakers… Fill out an AVID Application today! Please return to Ms. Caldwell by Feb 15, 2012

  15. Remember ! • Use caution….be realistic. • Choose 7 classes • Choose 3 alternate electives • Know the expectations for Honors classes • Course selection sheet needs to be signed by a parent

  16. Time Management Considerations • Extra-curricular activities • Work • Leisure Activities • Family Commitments • Coursework Expectations

  17. Important Hints about High School • Homework is important! Homework Counts!!! • Agendas should be used every day. • Buddy System should be established. • Blackboard should be checked every day. • Missed assignments are your responsibility. • Late buses are available on designated late days for after school help. • Grade Point averages are computed from your grades in ALL subjects, ALL four years. Ninth grade is important!

  18. Important Hints about High School • Daily attendance is important. • Absences must be reported by a parent in an email or with a note within 3 days of an absence. • Friends need to be chosen wisely. • Activities such as clubs, sports and music are important to feel a part of high school. • Grades must be maintained to participate in sports.

  19. February 9th, 7pm Rising 9th Grade Parent Night (West Potomac HS)

  20. Attention!! You will receive a list of your classes in May in the mail. Any changes or corrections should be done by JUNE 13th

  21. If you have any questions, talk with your counselor. All information can also be found on the West Potomac website: www.fcps.edu/WestPotomacHS under “Student Services” and “Course Offerings”

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