WESTFIELD HIGH SCHOOL CLASS OF 2023
Welcome & Introductions Middle School vs. High School Tips for success Graduation requirements & a typical 9 th grade schedule
Principal Mr. Copeland Director of Student Services Ms. Williams Director of Student Activities Ms. Towle
Assistant Principal Mr. Simmons Counselor (A - Bib) Mr. Franklin Counselor (Bic - Dam) Mr. Harris
Assistant Principal Mr. Davies Counselor (Dan - Gep) Mr. Sidener Counselor (Geq - Jac) Mrs. Hughes
Assistant Principal Ms. Hoyseth Counselor (Jad Le) Ms. Fargo Counselor (Lf Mol) Ms. Violett
Assistant Principal Ms. Norris Counselor (Mom-Pen Ms. Craig Counselor (Peo-Sam) Ms. Shaw
Assistant Principal Mr. Sims Counselor (San - Thom) Mr. Paganin Counselor (Thon - Z) Ms. Snyder
Block Schedule: Most classes are every other day for 90 minutes. 3 rd period meets every day Classes will require studying, time management, and homework Take advantage of Bulldog Block 9 th grade counts as much as any other year. ALL high school credits are included in the GPA Students are able to carry their backpacks with them during the school day Lockers aren t assigned but students can request one We offer late buses on Monday for students who would like to stay after school to get help with a class or attend a club meeting Students are assigned to a subschool based on their last name A subschool consists of an Assistant Principal, Administrative Assistant, and School Counselors
Rising 9 th graders have a one time opportunity to expunge a high school grade & credit Request must be made, in writing, within the first 9 weeks of the following school year. These courses apply: Algebra regular & honors Geometry regular & honors World Language
Westfield Block Schedule A Day Pd. 1: 8:10-9:35 Bulldog Block: 9:41-10:16 Pd. 3: 10:22-11:15 Pd. 5/lunch: 11:21-1:25 Pd. 7: 1:31-2:55 B Day Pd. 2: 8:10-9:35 Bulldog Block: 9:41-10:16 Pd. 3: 10:22 11:15 Pd. 4/Lunch: 11:21-1:25 Pd. 6: 1:31-2:55
MIDDLE SCHOOL VS HIGH SCHOOL Extracurricular Activities & Sports Strong Academics Community 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 Societies
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: A student earns a B in Biology but does not pass the Biology SOL. Is this a verified NO credit? A student fails Algebra 1 but passes the Algebra 1 SOL. NO Is this a verified credit? 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 9 th 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) 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 5 2 16
Advanced Studies Diploma Requirements Advanced Studies Diploma Course Requirements for Students Entering 9 th 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 student s favorite courses? Does my student have the work habits & a willingness to study & do homework daily in this subject? Comfortable moving at a quicker pace? Motivated to understand material rather than just memorize it? A strong reader & writer? Up for more challenging projects & papers? Willing to do summer assignments?
Required Classes Choice #1 Choice #2 English Standard Honors World History/Geography Standard Honors Biology/Environmental Sci Standard Honors Math Health & PE 9 Additional Classes World Language/Elective Elective Algebra 1,Geometry, Algebra 2 Algebra Honors, Geometry Honors, Algebra 2 Honors
New Course Offerings Environmental Science Freshman year only Student has a passion for the environment Counts as a science credit for graduation No SOL Option for students who struggle with reading & math Korean 1
Scheduling Tips Choose elective courses carefully Both diploma types require a sequential elective Choose 2 alternate electives Elective changes will not be considered in the fall Course verification sheets will be mailed home in April Contact your middle school counselor if you see any problems before March 15 th After March 15 th contact Westfield High School Communicate with middle school counselors and teachers for appropriate course placement
WORLD LANGUAGES Spanish Spanish for Fluent Speakers French German Latin Japanese Korean 1 American Sign Language (ASL) All Languages offered levels 1 through 4 except Korean All Languages except ASL & Korean offer AP
Academy Courses Students taking courses at Chantilly or Fairfax Academy will have transportation by bus for one period. AFJROTC Chantilly Arabic Fairfax Chinese Fairfax Korean 2-4 Fairfax Hip Hop Dance - Fairfax Dance 1 Fairfax Broadway Dance - Fairfax
Communication Webpage - https://westfieldhs.fcps.edu/ Can access Student Services page & academics page (course catalog and course selection sheet) Twitter @westfield_hs Westfield App News You Choose At the bottom of the Westfield Webpage https://public.govdelivery.com/accounts/vaedufcps/subscriber/new?qsp= Westfield_HSSIS ParentVUE: Progress Reports and Report Cards PTSA http://ptsa.westfieldhs.org/ Sports information - www.westfieldathletics.org Be on the look out for course selection sheets and course catalogs that will be coming home soon. This is a great opportunity to have a discussion with your student about appropriate course selections.
April 26 Rising 9 th Grade Parent Coffee April Course Verifications Mailed Home June 13 Deadline for Course Changes June 11 Fall Sports Physical Night Aug. 20 Bulldog BBQ Great opportunity to buy PE uniforms, pay lunch account, and drop off medication
Bulldog Bootcamp Monday, August 12 thru Wednesday, August 14, 9:00 am 12:00 pm Open to all rising 9 th Grade Westfield High School Students! Become acquainted with Westfield High School before school starts! 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 on website