1. Program of Studies – 9th Grade Course Selection 2012-2013
Loudoun County High School

3. Useful resources LCHS Guidance Website Program of Studies
9th grade course selection sheet

4. Typical 9th Grade Schedule
English 9
Math
Science – Earth Science
Social Studies – World History/Geo I
Health/PE
Foreign Language
Raider Rally
Elective

5. Levels of Classes
Honors – Course content is rapidly paced with additional depth. Lessons are often designed to be complex, abstract, and open ended.
Academic – Course content and expected student performance require additional reading and writing at a rigorous level.

6. Raider Rally
Study Hall
Remediation
Tutoring
Activities

7. Know your diploma options
In Virginia, diploma options available to all students:
Advanced Studies Diploma
Advanced Technical Diploma
Standard Diploma
Standard Technical Diploma
Modified Standard Diploma
IEP Diploma

8. Standard Diploma Academic Areas Credits SOL Verified Credits English 42
Social Studies 3 1
Mathematics
Laboratory Science
Health and Physical Education
Foreign Language, Fine Arts or
Career and Technical Education
Economics and Personal Finance
Electives (Must include 2 sequential electives.)
Student Selected Verified Credit
Total 22 6

9. Credits Earned
A standard unit of credit is earned by passing a course with a minimum of 140 clock hours of instruction.
A verified unit of credit is earned by passing a course and its related end-of-course Standards of Learning test where an end-of-course test is required.

10. Advanced Studies Diploma
Academic Areas
Credits
SOL Verified Credits
English 4 2
Social Studies
Mathematics
Science
Foreign Language
3 or 4
Health and Physical Education
Fine or Career and Technical Education 1
Economics and Personal Finance
Electives 3
Student Selected Verified Credit
Total 26 9

11. Teacher Recommendations
By now teachers should have talked to your students about their recommendations on what course they should take next year.
Please consider their recommendation when selecting your child’s courses for next year.
Balance

12. Course Selection Process
Course Selection Changes: Please be in contact with the Middle School to make any changes.
Subject Load: Student are expected to be enrolled in seven credit subjects.
Once school starts in the fall – it is very difficult to change a student’s schedule. Please take the course selection process seriously.

13. Other Notes Get Involved 350 students (Simpson, Private, ROTC)
Private school students – sols
Math is not a race!
“A” Day – “B” Day
Academic Programs – AOS and Monroe
Use the PSAT results

14. Activity & Athletic Participation
In order to be eligible to participate in any Virginia High School League competition, a student must be currently enrolled in five subjects for credit or the equivalent, and have passed five subjects for credit or the equivalent the previous semester. If a passed course is being repeated, that course may not be counted as one of the five subjects for credit.
Students who are planning to participate in Division I and II interscholastic sports in college should see their school counselor and/or athletic directors to learn about NCAA regulations.

15. What Colleges Expect Strong academic record
Students who have completed the most challenging course of study appropriate for their abilities, including a rigorous senior year schedule
Improvement over the high school years
Solid standardized test performance (SAT & ACT)
Extracurricular, Athletic, and Community Involvement
Colleges are seeking well-rounded students who demonstrate a variety of interests and a connection to the world around them
“Quality vs. Quantity”
Well-prepared application package – required demographic forms, essays/personal statements, and teacher/counselor recommendations
Stress the importance of your son or daughter getting to know his/her teachers/counselors in high school

16. Expunging Expunges grade from student’s transcript
Applies to high school credit courses only
Forms will come from the Middle School
Return form to high school
Due date is very important
Cannot be reversed

17. Quiz Explain Raider Rally. What is a weighted class?
What percentages of the seniors go on to two or four year colleges?
How many credits do students need to graduate from LCHS?
What is a verified credit?

18. TIMELINE February 13th & 14th – Pre scheduling @ JLS
February 15th – Parent Information Night
February 23rd – return course selection forms
Middle School students visit LCHS during the day – April 12th
Freshman Athletic Orientation – June 6th
High School 101 – August 14th
Freshman Parent Orientation Night -August 23rd
Freshman Orientation Picnic – August 24th