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POTOMAC FALLS HIGH SCHOOL PRESENTS WELCOME! Class of 2018!

POTOMAC FALLS HIGH SCHOOL PRESENTS WELCOME! Class of 2018!. Introduction, Graduation Requirements, Scheduling. The PFHS Administration. Dr. Elizabeth Noto (Principal) Ms. Kelly Hayes (9 th Grade) Mr. Jarvis Weeks (10 th and 11 th Grade, ELL) Mr. Kirk Dolson (12 th Grade, IEP)

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POTOMAC FALLS HIGH SCHOOL PRESENTS WELCOME! Class of 2018!

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  1. POTOMAC FALLSHIGH SCHOOL PRESENTSWELCOME!Class of 2018! Introduction, Graduation Requirements, Scheduling

  2. The PFHS Administration • Dr. Elizabeth Noto (Principal) • Ms. Kelly Hayes (9th Grade) • Mr. Jarvis Weeks (10th and 11th Grade, ELL) • Mr. Kirk Dolson (12th Grade, IEP) • Mrs. Rae Ann Paolozzi (Director of School Counseling) • Mr. Mike Sipe (Athletics Director) • Mrs. Bonnie Robertson (Special Education Dean)

  3. Welcome to the Class of 2018 from Dr. Noto, your principal

  4. *Terms to Delete* A “Good” School or a “Good” College

  5. *Terms to Delete* A “Good” School or a “Good” College for my child. It looks good on the transcript.

  6. *Terms to Delete* A “Good” School or a “Good” College for my child. It looks good on the transcript. Balance

  7. *Terms to Delete* KEEP! A “Good” School or a “Good” College for my child. It looks good on the transcript. Balance

  8. Upcoming Events for Rising 9th Grade Students and Parents • March 3-7 – Rising Freshman Scheduling • April 11 -Activities Fair for Rising Freshman • Freshman Summer Institutes • Option A:  Thursday, July 24,  9:00 – 1:30 • Option B:  Thursday, July 31,  9:00 – 1:30 • Late August (check website for dates) 6:30 p.m.-Freshman Parent Orientation • Late August 9:00 a.m.-1 p.m.-Freshman/Transfer orientation

  9. The PFHS School Counseling Department The Counselors: • Dr. Deborah Brom (9th grade) • Mr. Richard Bader (10-12 D-I, CAMPUS • Mrs. Teresa Bennett (10-12 A-C and ELL) • Ms. Stefanie Weiss (10-12 J-Ra) • Mrs. Amy Burgess (10-12 Re-Z) Support Staff: • Ms. Lisa Torick • Mrs. Toni Cicirelli • Mrs. Stacey Thomas, Career Center Assistant • Mr. Peter Kim, Testing Coordinator (SOL testing)

  10. DIPLOMA TYPESRead the 2014 Program of Studies!Available Online • Advanced Studies • Standard • Others as determined through Individualized Educational Plan (Mr. Dolson, Mrs. Robertson or Ms. Coyne can answer IEP questions)

  11. Advanced Studies DiplomaEach unit is 140 clock hours of instruction(LCPS Program of Studies) • Four units of English • Four units of Math • Four units of Lab Science • Four units of Social Science • One unit of Economics (.5) and Personal Finance (.5) (taken in 11th grade) • One unit of Fine Arts or Career and Technical • Three or Four units of Foreign Language • Two units of Health and PE (PE 9 and 10) • Three or more units of Electives • One Virtual Course – currently met through successful completion of personal finance.

  12. Standard DiplomaEach unit is 140 Clock Hours of Instruction(LCPS Program of Studies) • Four units of English • Three units of Math • Three units of Lab Science • Three units of Social Science • Two units of Health and PE (PE 9 and 10) • One unit of Economics (.5) and Personal Finance (.5) (taken in 11th grade) • One Fine Art, CTE or World Language • 4 Electives – 2 must be sequential • One Virtual Course – currently met through successful completion of personal finance.

  13. 2 must be sequential (Information available in LCPS Program of Studies)

  14. VERIFIED UNITS OFCREDIT REQUIREMENTS • A VERIFIED UNIT OF CREDIT IS A PASSED COURSE WITH THE CORRESPONDING PASSED STANDARDS OF LEARNING TEST (Information available in LCPS Program of Studies)

  15. A TYPICAL FRESHMAN SCHEDULE! • ENGLISH 9 (Academic, Honors) • WORLD GEOGRAPHY/HISTORY 1 (Academic, Pre-Advanced Placement) • **MATH (Algebra 1, Geometry, Functions, Algebra 2 or higher) • EARTH SCIENCE (Academic, Honors)* • HEALTH/PE 9 • **FOREIGN LANGUAGE • ELECTIVE (Review diploma type)_ • FLEX (8TH PERIOD) *CHECK TEACHER RECOMMENDATION **Expunging 6th, 7th or 8th grade courses?

  16. Science Course ProgressionsPotomac Falls High School2014-2015 Conceptual Physics Earth Science Biology EnvironmentalExplorations Chemistry AP Chemistry Physics AP Physics Honors Earth Science (Research) Honors Biology (Research) AP Biology IndependentScienceResearch General Elective: GeospatialScience Illustration of some of the many different pathways students take in PFHS Science. Freshmen may start in Earth Science, Honors Earth Science, or Honors Biology.

  17. Science Course Selection Guidelines Potomac Falls High School2014-2015 Edition • Honors Earth Science • Requires advanced academic skills. • Good writing skills are necessary. Students will complete lengthy research papers with references. • Students will perform some numerical analysis, and preferably have completed Algebra I before enrolling. • Honors students should have already shown a strong interest in science. • The successful honors student will be a self-starter that requires little prompting to complete assignments. • Honors 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 Honors Earth Science and score at least 450 on the SOL if taken. • Good writing skills are necessary. Students will complete lengthy research papers with references. • Students should be able to comprehend abstract concepts, analyze data, and draw conclusions. • Student must be able to work independently. • Honors 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.

  18. ELECTIVE CHOICES • ART 1 • ENSEMBLE (BAND), GUITAR, CHORUS • THEATER ARTS 1, TECHNICAL THEATER 1, AND JOURNALISM 1 • CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION COURSES • BUSINESS COURSES

  19. ART DEPARTMENT PICTURES FOR YOUR VIEWING ENJOYMENT!FRESHMAN MAY TAKE ART 1 ONLY:The course includes drawing, painting, printmaking, sculpture, graphic design, ceramics, and textiles, photography, and computer graphics.

  20. ENSEMBLE, CHORUS AND GUITAR • BAND-ENSEMBLE 1 OR 2 (BASED ON AUDITION) • CHORUS, MEN’S, WOMEN’S SHOW CHOIR, PANTHERA (BASED ON AUDITION) • BEGINNING, INTERMEDIATE AND ADVANCED LEVELS OFFERED (BASED ON AUDITION AND TEACHER RECOMMENDATION) • STRINGS (AUDITION) • MUSIC APPRECATION: Students will explore music throughout the ages and how it relates to history. • MUSIC THEORY: Students will learn about the language of music. This course is designed for students who are planning on pursuing music in college. No performance is required. Students may opt to take AP Music Theory later on.

  21. THEATER ARTS 1, TECHNICAL THEATER 1 AND JOURNALISM 1 • All are intro courses and required for higher levels • Journalism 1 prepares you for newspaper and yearbook classes and how to write objectively • Theater Arts I: Students survey the technical and performing art of theater, including improvisation, mime, basic acting, the history of the theater, stage settings, costuming, make up, and lighting • Technical Theater I: Behind the scenes, lighting, sound, computer technology, stage set up, etc.

  22. CAREER AND TECHNICAL ELECTIVES Semester courses (must be taken with another .5 credit course): • LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT—public speaking, community leadership, politics! (.5 credits) • FASHION DESIGN—wardrobe, color analysis, and the business of designing fashions! (.5 credits) • CHOICES—exploring the stuff teens deal with daily! (.5 credits) • GOURMET FOODS—learn to cook, clean, measure and impress! (.5 credits) • HUMAN DEVELOPMENT—what do small children need now to be productive healthy teens later? (.5 credits) • INTRO TO HOUSING AND INTERIOR DESIGN—how to design room settings, lay out, paint and wall paper colors, etc., Full year courses 1.0 Credits Each) • APPLIED TECHNOLOGY 1—tools of the trade and how to use them! • INTRODUCTION TO BUSINESS AND MARKETING—marketing, advertising and fun!

  23. BUSINESS ELECTIVES .5 Credit Courses (Semester Courses): • KEYBOARDING (.5 credits) • ADVANCED KEYBOARDING (.5 credits) (must have taken 6th grade keyboarding to qualify for this course) 1.0 Credit Courses (Full Year): • COMPUTER INFORMATION SYSTEMS (If you took keyboarding in 6th grade you qualify for this course)

  24. WHAT IS CAMPUS? • An academic and college preparation program designed to meet the specific needs of students from historically under-represented populations in higher education and prospective first-generation college students attending LCPS high schools • Seeks to support and encourage students who demonstrate ability to achieve academic success and college admission • Serves over 500 students countywide • Admission to and success in college are among the goals of the program.

  25. How CAMPUS Supports You! • Academic enrichment and support (Mandatory CAMPUS class and/or meetings) • 2-Day Summer Seminar • College and university visits • College and scholarship preparation • Community service projects and activities • Leadership development • Mr. Chris Clarke, CAMPUS Program Manager at the LCPS Pupil Services Office • Mr. Richard Bader, PFHS CAMPUS Counselor

  26. Academic Enrichment and Support • Mandatory CAMPUS classes and/or meetings • Structured curriculum college preparation application & admissions process financial aid & scholarship preparation time management study skills self-advocacy skills leadership development

  27. Parental Involvement • Important part of CAMPUS and its success • Asked to participate in CAMPUS initiatives • Asked to support their children in college search and application process • Asked to attend bi-monthly parent meetings • Asked to serve as chaperones for college visits

  28. Application Process • Majority of applicants are selected from Rising 9th grade applicant pool. • If spaces are available, upper-class students in grades 10-11 can apply during late spring or early in the fall semester. • On-line CAMPUS applications are available through the LCPS website; located under the Services tab and then under the CAMPUS tab.

  29. EXPUNGING HIGH SCHOOL CREDITED COURSES TAKEN IN MIDDLE SCHOOL… • REVIEW all materials sent home with the final report card. • COMPLETE the expungement form and RETURN to PFHS Counseling • SUMMER before your freshman year is theONLY opportunity to EXPUNGE! • REVIEW all 8TH grade high school credit courses and grades.

  30. COURSE CHANGES • 3RD Quarter report cards will include course request letter with teacher recommended courses. • FINAL COURSE REQUESTS will go home in FINAL REPORT CARDS. • Any change request MUST be received with PARENT SIGNATURE. • NO CHANGES WILL BE GRANTED AFTER JUNE 24, 2014! • REVIEW COURSE REQUESTS AND THE PROGRAM OF STUDIES ONLINE CAREFULLY!

  31. ONLINE 2014-2015 LCPS PROGRAM OF STUDIES

  32. WORDS OF WISDOM FORINCOMING FRESHMAN AND THEIRPARENTS… • COMMUNICATE WITH TEACHERS AND OTHER SUPPORT STAFF (COUNSELORS AND ADMINISTRATORS)! • DESIGN A SCHEDULE AROUND YOUR STUDENT’S INTEREST AND ABILITIES. • GET INVOLVED IN SCHOOL! • GET TO KNOW THE MAIN OFFICE AND COUNSELING STAFF! • READ THE NEWSLETTER AND REVIEW THE PFHS WEBSITE OFTEN • CONTACT US IF YOU HAVE QUESTIONS!

  33. FIND OUT MORE IN THE CAFÉ! • Talk to department chairs • If you run out of time, feel free to e-mail with questions or concerns. • Thank you for coming!

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