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Welcome to Farmwell: Important Information for 8th Grade Course Selection

Welcome to Farmwell! This guide provides essential information for our 8th grade students regarding required courses, electives, foreign languages, and diploma types. With guidance from Principal Mrs. Sherryl Loya, Assistant Principals Mr. Rodney Farrar, Ms. Tonya Edwards, and Counselor Ms. Ann Neri, students can make informed decisions. Course requirements for Advanced and Standard Studies Diplomas are outlined clearly, alongside details on electives in technology, fine arts, and foreign languages. Remember, course selection forms are due soon!

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Welcome to Farmwell: Important Information for 8th Grade Course Selection

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

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

  3. 8th Grade CoursesSample Schedule 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 • 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. Foreign Language Electives Spanish, French, German, Latin 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. ** Foreign languages are high school level classes that will show up on your child’s transcript for colleges to see**

  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. • (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 year of high school.

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

  8. Classes for theAdvanced Studies Diploma • 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) • 2 years of Health and PE • 1 year of Economics and Personal Finance • 1 elective in Fine, Career and Technical Arts • 3 Electives • Total= 26 Credits

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

  10. Plan of Studies Worksheet

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

  12. What Should I Take? 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? • How much of a time commitment will each course require? • 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? • Do I like the subject?

  13. Academy of Science • Students are eligible to apply for AOS if they are in Algebra I their 8th grade year. • AOS is at Dominion HS • 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. • 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 8th grade year can apply. • 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. • ** 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. Rising 8th Grade Course Sheets Going Home March 4th.

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