WESTFIELD HIGH SCHOOL CLASS OF 2021
Upcoming Dates Getting Involved Parents Getting Involved Students Middle School vs. High School Course Selections and Transcript Summer Info Panel Q/A
April 28 Rising 9 th Grade Parent Coffee June 5 Course Verifications Mailed Home June 21 Fall Sports Physicals June 23 Deadline for Course Changes August 7-11 Math Refresher August 14-16 Freshmen Boot Camp August 16 Freshmen Parent Night August 22 Bulldog BBQ August 25 New Student Orientation View the Academic Advising site on the Westfield Student Services Website Click on the direct link at: https://westfieldhs.fcps.edu/node/2343
Parents PTSA President Tricia Monroe Join the PTSA, Volunteer, Come to events, Maintain communication with teachers Students Terri Towle Director of Student Activities Important to get involved Many opportunities clubs, activities, sports, performing arts, etc How to get info and join
School Size, Start Time and Parent Access to Grades Sub-schools NO TEAMS Each subschool has an Administrator & 2 Counselors Subschool 1: A - Dr Subschool 2: Ds- Len Subschool 3: Leo - Rak Subschool 4: Ral - Z ALPHABET BREAKDOWN MAY SHIFT!!!
Block Schedule: Most classes are every other day for 90 minutes Most Classes are YEAR long EVERYTHING COUNTS ALL courses are included in your GPA, including PE! High School Credit Courses taken in Middle School are also included on the transcript and GPA
Standard Diploma Requirements 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 Economic and Personal Finance 1 Electives (must include sequential elective) 3 Student Selected Test 1 CTE Credential and Virtual Course Total Credits 22 6 2
Advanced Studies Diploma Requirements Subject Area Standard Credits Verified Credits English 4 2 Mathematics 4 2 Laboratory Science 4 2 History and Social Sciences 4 2 World Language 3 or 2+2 Health and Physical Education 2 Fine Arts or Career & Technical Education 1 Economic and Personal Finance 1 Electives 3 Student Selected Test 1 Virtual Course
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
English 11 Reading 1 English 11 Writing 1 Mathematics 1 Laboratory Science 1 Social Studies 1 Student Choice + 1 6
English 11 Reading 1 English 11 Writing 1 Mathematics 2 Laboratory Science 2 Social Studies 2 Student Choice + 1 9
Several Core classes are available to take online Online courses are not easier Additional Fee depending on the amount of other courses a student is taking Additional information can be found at the Online Campus website: https://www.fcps.edu/academics/academicoverview/online-campus
Demographic Information Individual School Year Final grades, Withdrawal Grades, Credit Attempted/Completed, GPA Work In Progress Overall GPA Verified Credit Summary
Early Back Program Bulldog Boot Camp August 14-16 from 9-12 Transportation provided Transition activities fun $75 limited space first come, first serve Registration details on Westfield Homepage Math Refresher brush up on skills for all levels August 7-11 Transportation not provided Summer Assignments Summer Reading School Wide Summer Assignments check Westfield Website
FCPS offers courses through the online campus see website for more information and registration forms https://www.fcps.edu/academics/summer-learningprograms FCPS Online Courses for Rising 9 th Graders for credit Geometry or Above, PE 9 and EPF Other FCPS Online and Enrichment Opportunities Available Students who wish to pursue coursework outside of FCPS at a public or private institution for credit must have prior written approval from the high school director of student services. The following link will list institutions already approved and are state recognized. http://www.vcpe.org/
Rising 9 th graders have a one time opportunity of expunging a high school grade & credit This applies to High School credit courses taken in the middle school Math and World Language Implications for SOL s and Verified Credits need to be considered Parents must sign and return an expunged grade form to the High School DSS by the end of the 1 st quarter of the 9 th grade year
The RThe Resiliency Wheel Wheel Provide opportunities for meaningful participation Increase pro-social bonding Build Resiliency Set and communicate high expectations Set clear, consistent boundaries Mitigate Risk Factors Provide caring and support Teach Life Skills Fairfax County Youth Survey 28
Goals Short Term and Long Term Time Management Balance FUN!!!
Student Panel and Questions?