1. PFHS Course Scheduling
Guidelines for Rising Freshmen
PFHS Course Scheduling

2. Agenda Diploma Types Review of Graduation Requirements
Verified Credits
Special Programs
Program of Studies
Typical Freshmen Schedule
Dates to Remember

3. Middle School VS High School
Increased student responsibility, self-advocacy & communication with teachers
Homework counts!
Agenda use
Course credits required for grade-level promotion
Ex: Must pass a minimum of 5 freshmen classes for promotion to 10th grade
SOLs are a requirement for graduation

4. DIPLOMA TYPES 2018 Program of Studies! Available Online - Soon
Advanced Studies
Standard

5. Graduation Requirements
Standard
Advanced Studies
Subject Area
Required Credits
English 4
Math 3
Social Science/History
Lab Science
World Language
3 (or 2 + 2)
Health & PE 2
Economics & Personal Finance 1
World Language, Fine Art, or CTE 2*
Electives
4**
Total Credits 22 26
*One must be a fine art or CTE **Must include 2 sequential electives

6. Graduation Requirements Continued
Students must complete one virtual course
For students earning a STANDARD diploma, they must earn an approved career and technical education credential
Requirement (began in ) for training in emergency first aid, cardiopulmonary resuscitation, and the use of automated external defibrillators, including hands-on practice of the skills necessary to perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation

7. Verified Credits World History/Geo.1 Algebra 1 World History/Geo. 2
A VERIFIED UNIT OF CREDIT IS A PASSED COURSE WITH THE CORRESPONDING PASSED STANDARDS OF LEARNING TEST
World History/Geo.1
World History/Geo. 2
US & VA History
English- Reading
English- Writing
Algebra 1
Geometry
Algebra 2
Earth Science
Biology
Chemistry

8. Navy JROTC @ Loudoun County HS
AOS and AET
CAMPUS
Must see your counselor for application information
Navy Loudoun County HS
Applications accepted: check web page for updates.
You must attend Loudoun County HS if you are accepted in to the NJROTC program.

9. Program of Studies https://www.lcps.org/Page/1910
Resource for course offerings; diploma types; and graduation requirements

10. Schedule English 9 (Academic or Honors)
Math (varies depending on course)
Social Studies (WH/Geo 1 or Pre-AP World History)
Science (Earth Science Academic, Research Earth Science, Research Biology (dependent on math))
World Language (next level course progression) IF not continuing, select an elective
Health and PE 9 (Req. for Graduation)
Elective
NOTE: teachers will recommend next level for core courses and world language

11. Science Course Selection Guidelines Potomac Falls High School 2018-2019 Edition
Research Earth Science
Requires advanced academic skills.
Good writing skills are necessary. Students will perform some numerical analysis, and preferably have completed Algebra I before enrolling.
Research students should have already shown a strong interest in science.
The successful research student will be a self-starter that requires little prompting to complete assignments.
Research Biology
Recommended only for students who can schedule long-term project work around their busy lives.
Recommend that student earn at least a “B” in Research Earth Science and score at least 450 on the SOL.
Good writing skills are necessary. Students should be able to comprehend abstract concepts, analyze data, and draw conclusions.
Student must be able to work independently and manage out of class assignments.
Research students should have already shown a strong interest in science.
Highly recommended that student be enrolled in Algebra II. Strong math skills necessary to complete statistical analyses of data.

12. Course Request Changes
Any change request MUST be received with PARENT SIGNATURE.
Requests for CHANGES are due NO LATER THAN March 23, 2018 to your counselor, Ms. Robinson, at RBMS.
REVIEW course requests and the program of studies carefully.
Log in to PARENTVUE/STUDENTVUE to view current course requests.

13. Freshmen Transition Experience
Freshmen Orientation
Tuesday, August 21, 2018
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Contact Mrs. Clark or Ms. Swinimer with Questions! or

15. THANK YOU!
QUESTIONS?