1. Welcome to Farmwell!! Mrs. Sherryl Loya, Principal Mr. Rodney Farrar, Assistant Principal Ms. Tonya Edwards, Assistant Principal Ms. Ann Neri, Counselor

2. Required Courses 8 th Grade English 8 English 8 Physical Science 8 Physical Science 8 Civics and Economics 8 Civics and Economics 8 Math: Math: Algebra I Geometry Health and PE 8 Health and PE 8 Resource Resource

3. 8 th Grade Courses Sample Schedule A Day B Day English 8 Math (Algebra I, or Geometry) Physical ScienceResource – includes Spectrum Civics & EconomicsElective* Health & PE 8Elective* Electives Foreign Languages (Spanish, French, Latin, & German) Technology Education Family and Consumer Science Art 8 Chorus 8 Band 8 Strings 8 Guitar 8 (Level 1 and 2)

4. Math Progression Grade 6Grade 7Grade 8Grade 9 CURRENT 6 TH GR: Math 6  Math 7  Algebra I  Geometry Accelerated Math 6/Math 7  Algebra I  Geometry-  Algebra II or Algebra II w/ Trigonometry CURRENT 7 TH GR: Algebra I  Geometry  Algebra II or Alg II with Trig Math 7  Algebra I  Geometry In mathematics, the skills required to be successful are more sequential and developmental than in other courses. Therefore, prerequisites are set for placement in middle school math classes based on a student’s success on standardized tests and class performance.

5. Spanish, French, German, Latin LCPS offers six years of Foreign Languages LCPS offers six years of Foreign Languages It is recommended that a student earn at least a “B” in order to progress to the next level of foreign language study. It is recommended that a student earn at least a “B” in order to progress to the next level of foreign language study. ** Foreign languages are high school level classes that will show up on your child’s transcript for colleges to see** Foreign Language Electives

6. Foreign Language Important Notes: (1) For an Advanced Studies Diploma, students must successfully complete three years of one language or two years each of two different languages. (1) For an Advanced Studies Diploma, students must successfully complete three years of one language or two years each of two different languages. (2) Some colleges may require more than the minimum number of foreign language credits currently needed for the Advanced Studies Diploma. (2) Some colleges may require more than the minimum number of foreign language credits currently needed for the Advanced Studies Diploma. (3) Colleges are looking for students to continue foreign language through their senior (3) Colleges are looking for students to continue foreign language through their senior year of high school.

7. 2 Types of Diplomas Advanced Studies Diploma Advanced Studies Diploma Standard Studies Diploma Standard Studies Diploma

8. Classes for the Advanced Studies Diploma 4 years of English, Math, Science and Social Studies 4 years of English, Math, Science and Social Studies 3 years Foreign Language OR 2 years of 1 Language and 2 years of another (minimum requirement) 3 years Foreign Language OR 2 years of 1 Language and 2 years of another (minimum requirement) 2 years of Health and PE 2 years of Health and PE 1 year of Economics and Personal Finance 1 year of Economics and Personal Finance 1 elective in Fine, Career and Technical Arts 1 elective in Fine, Career and Technical Arts 3 Electives 3 Electives Total= 26 Credits Total= 26 Credits

9. Classes for the Standard Studies Diploma 4 years of English 4 years of English 3 years Math, Science and Social Studies 3 years Math, Science and Social Studies 2 years of Health and PE 2 years of Health and PE 1 year of Economics and Personal Finance 1 year of Economics and Personal Finance 2 electives in World Language, Fine Arts, or Career and Technical Arts 2 electives in World Language, Fine Arts, or Career and Technical Arts 4 Electives 4 Electives Total= 22 Credits Total= 22 Credits

10. Plan of Studies Worksheet

11. A Student in an Honors Class… exhibits excitement/enthusiasm about the subject exhibits excitement/enthusiasm about the subject likes to be challenged likes to be challenged demonstrates self-motivation demonstrates self-motivation goes beyond expectations goes beyond expectations completes assignments on time completes assignments on time has an advanced vocabulary and/or knowledge base in the areas of interest has an advanced vocabulary and/or knowledge base in the areas of interest

12. In order to select courses that reflect the goal of a balanced academic and extracurricular work load, students and parents should consider the following: What grades were earned in the subject over the past few years? What grades were earned in the subject over the past few years? How much of a time commitment will each course require? How much of a time commitment will each course require? What are the recommendations of my parents, teachers, and counselors who know me? What are the recommendations of my parents, teachers, and counselors who know me? Am I involved in numerous outside activities that will limit the amount of time I have for school work? Am I involved in numerous outside activities that will limit the amount of time I have for school work? Do I like the subject? Do I like the subject? What Should I Take?

13. Academy of Science Students are eligible to apply for AOS if they are in Algebra I their 8 th grade year. Students are eligible to apply for AOS if they are in Algebra I their 8 th grade year. AOS is at Dominion HS AOS is at Dominion HS Students will take upper level math and science courses at AOS and will attend BRHS for all other classes. Students will take upper level math and science courses at AOS and will attend BRHS for all other classes. Applications, parent meetings, student meetings, etc. take place in the fall. Applications, parent meetings, student meetings, etc. take place in the fall. Please visit the AOS website for more detailed information. Please visit the AOS website for more detailed information.

14. Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology All students who will be in Algebra I for their 8 th grade year can apply. All students who will be in Algebra I for their 8 th grade year can apply. This is a FULL time commitment. Students will ONLY attend TJ for all subjects, sports, etc. This is a FULL time commitment. Students will ONLY attend TJ for all subjects, sports, etc. Loudoun County will provide transportation (1 hour bus ride) to and from TJ from a designated location in Loudoun. Loudoun County will provide transportation (1 hour bus ride) to and from TJ from a designated location in Loudoun. ** Please be advised that LCPS may not be funding TJ for next year and this will be decided during the budget process. ** Please be advised that LCPS may not be funding TJ for next year and this will be decided during the budget process.

15. Timeline Course Selection forms need to be signed by a parent and returned to the counselor. Course Selection forms need to be signed by a parent and returned to the counselor. Rising 8 th Grade Course Sheets Going Home March 4 th.