Welcome to the

Class of 2025 Parent Night

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Class of 2025 Parent NightHerndon High School

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Agenda

▪ About Herndon

▪ Introductions

▪ Bell Schedule

▪ Attendance

▪ Academic Advising and Course

Selection

▪ Activities and Athletics

▪ Questions

#WEAREHERNDON

Our Mission

All Hornets are capable of success, No Exceptions!

Our Vision

With P.R.I.D.E. (Participation, Respect, Integrity, Diligence, and Empathy), Herndon

High School seeks to be an institution that empowers students to become lifelong

learners and productive citizens of the global community.

Administration

Liz Noto, Ed.D.

Principal

eanoto@fcps.edu

Kelly CosgroveAssistant Principal

A - CAS

kmcosgrove@fcps.edu

Phil Cronin, Ed.D.Assistant Principal

CAT - GUZ

pscronin@fcps.edu

Michael Gillespie, Ed.DAssistant Principal

GUZ - MAZ

mlgillespie1@fcps.edu

Jim HannonAssistant Principal

McA - RIV

jjhannon@fcps.edu

Christina OhAssistant Principal

RIZ - ZUN

csoh@fcps.edu

Krisna TaylorDirector of Student Services

kntaylor@fcps.edu

Jonathan FrohmDirector of Student Activities

jmfrohm@fcps.edu

Dan CoghlanAssistant Director of Student

Activities

dhcoghlan@fcps.edu

School Counselors

Betsy BosworthA – BRO

EKBosworth@fcps.edu

Kie AndersonBRU – ESC

KEAnderson1@fcps.edu

Shannon KamenickESH - HO

sfkamenick@fcps.edu

Randi FortierHU – MA

REFortier@fcps.edu

Ken KimMc - PEP

KLKim@fcps.edu

Samantha KramerPER - SH

SPKramer@fcps.edu

Matthew Dell’OrsoSI - Z

MIDellOrso@fcps.edu

Athena SotirchosELP Level 1 & 2, A-K

ACSotirchos@fcps.edu

Wendy LabenowELP Level 1 & 2, L-Z

WBLabenow@fcps.edu

Nile Shaikh | Administrative Lead Counselor | NMShaikh@fcps.edu

Bell Schedule▪ Red Days – 1, 3, 5, 7

▪ Black Days – 2, 4, 6, 8

▪ 7 minutes passing time between

periods

▪ Lunch• 5th and 6th periods include 30

minutes lunch time

• Four lunch periods (A, B, C, D)

determined by the 5th or 6th

period

RED DAY BLACK DAY

8:10-9:37 PERIOD 1 PERIOD 2

9:45-11:12

PERIOD 3

PERIOD 4

9:45-10:25 Stinger A ROTATES

10:33-11:12 Stinger B ROTATES

11:20-1:19 PERIOD 5 PERIOD 6

11:14-11:44 A LUNCH A LUNCH

11:50-1:19 A CLASS A CLASS

11:20-11:46 B CLASS B CLASS

11:46-12:16 B LUNCH B LUNCH

12:22-1:19 B CLASS B CLASS

11:20-12:16 C CLASS C CLASS

12:16-12:46 C LUNCH C LUNCH

12:52-1:19 C CLASS C CLASS

11:20-12:48 D CLASS D CLASS

12:50-1:19 D LUNCH D LUNCH

1:27-2:55 PERIOD 7 PERIOD 8

Teacher Advisory

▪ Black days

▪ Same TA teacher and class all

four years

▪ Social Emotional Lessons

▪ Student Services lessons

▪ Service-learning opportunities

▪ Grade conferencing

▪ Community support

Stinger Time

▪ (Two) 45-minute periods on Black

days

▪ Students rotate through eight periods,

two per Black day

▪ Help with teachers

▪ Make-up tests and quizzes

▪ Work on long-term projects

▪ Catch-up on missed assignments

▪ Time to study

Megan Bieleski

System of Support Advisor

“Students who attend 90% or more of the school year are more likely to graduate from high school on time.”

Attendance

Diploma Types

STANDARD

▪ 22 Course Credits

▪ 5 Verified Credits

▪ CTE Credential

▪ CPR Certification

ADVANCED STUDIES

▪ 26 Course Credits

▪ 5 Verified Credits

▪ World Languages (3 years or 2+2)

▪ CPR Certification

Standard DiplomaSUBJECT AREA STANDARD CREDITS VERIFIED CREDITS

English 4 2

History & Social Studies 3 1

Mathematics 3 1

Laboratory Science 3 1

Health & PE 2

Fine Arts or

Career & Technical Education2

Economics & Personal Finance 1

Electives (2 must be sequential) 4

AP, HN course or CTE Credential

First Aid/CPR/AED Training

TOTAL CREDITS 22 5

Advanced Studies DiplomaSUBJECT AREA STANDARD CREDITS VERIFIED CREDITS

English 4 2

History & Social Studies 4 1

Mathematics 4 1

Laboratory Science 4 1

Health & PE 2

World Language 3 or (2+2)

Fine Arts or

Career & Technical Education1

Economics & Personal Finance 1

Electives - 2 must be sequential 3

AP, HN or CTE Credential

First Aid/CPR/AED Training

TOTAL CREDITS 26 5

Virtual Curriculum FairBookmark the Herndon High School Virtual Curriculum Fair Website!

https://herndonhs.fcps.edu/curriculumfair

▪ Course Catalog

▪ Course Selection Sheet

▪ Direction to Register for Classes on SIS StudentVUE

▪ Videos, Brochures, Flyers for Core Classes and Electives

▪ AP/DE Expectations Guide

▪ Academic Advising Presentations

▪ Counselor Contact Information

https://herndonhs.fcps.edu/curriculumfair

English

English 9

English 9 HN

English 9 HN Block

Math

Algebra 1 Part 1

Algebra 1

Algebra 1 HN

Geometry

Geometry HN

Algebra 2

Algebra 2 HN

Science

Biology

Biology HN

Environmental Science

Social Studies

World History/Geography 1

World History/Geography 1 HN

World Civ. 1 HN Block

Health & PE 9

Core Courses

CTE: Business &

Information Technology

Accounting

Advanced Information Systems

Digital Applications

Cybersecurity Fundamentals

Design, Multimedia, & Web Tech

Information Systems

Programming

Web Page Development

CTE: Family & Consumer

Science

Nutrition and Wellness (S1) &

Life Planning (S2)

CTE: Marketing

Marketing 1

Elective Courses

English

Journalism 1

Creative Writing 1

Literacy LAB

Math

Computer Science

Social Studies

African American Studies

Fine Arts: Theatre

Theatre Arts 1

Tech Theatre 1

Fine Arts: Music

Fine Arts: Visual

Digital Art & Design 1

Photography 1

Studio Art 1

3D Studio Art 1

World Language

French

Latin

Spanish

Spanish for Fluent Speakers

Elective Courses

Naval Junior ROTC

NJROTC 1Band

Advanced Band

Orchestra

Advanced Orchestra

Guitar 1

Percussion Ensemble

Basso Chorus

Intermediate Treble Chorus

Jazz Choir

Show/Swing Choir

Course Selection▪ What courses should I take?

▪ What are honors courses like?

▪ What courses were recommended by my current

teachers?

▪ Am I challenging myself appropriately?

▪ What type of diploma am I working towards?

▪ Will I be overwhelmed considering my activities

and schoolwork?

Should I Take Honors Courses?

Honors courses generally offer students:

▪ Greater emphasis on analysis

▪ Analytical skill development

▪ More reading and writing required

▪ You do not have to take ALL Honors classes,

even if you would like to take AP classes in the

future

English 9 Honors & World Civ 1 Honors Block

▪ Students receive one credit each for English 9 Honors and World History &

Geography 1 Honors.

▪ Larger class of between 50-60 students.

▪ This class meets every day.

▪ Students examine relationships between literature and eras of world history from

early ages to 1500 CE.

English 9 Honors & World Civ 1 Honors Block

The English 9 HN & World Civ 1 HN

Block is more advanced than the

singleton World History/Geo 1 HN or

English 9 HN courses.

▪ Curriculum for World Civ HN and World Hist/Geo

1 HN are the same.

▪ All honors classes deepen and extend the

curriculum.

▪ English 9 HN and World Hist/Geo 1 HN teachers

work together to align literature selections with

historical timeframe.

MYTH TRUTH

Students will receive a higher grade

boost in the English 9 HN & World

Civ 1 HN Block class.

▪ All Honors class are weighted at a +0.5 GPA

boost

▪ Students receive the same credit for English 9 HN

& World Civ 1 HN Block as they would in any

singleton honors courses.

MYTH TRUTH

English 9 Honors & World Civ 1 Honors Block

Sample 9th Grade Schedules

▪ English 9 HN (Block)

▪ Biology

▪ World Civilization 1 HN (Block)

▪ Geometry

▪ Health & PE 9

▪ Spanish 2

▪ Marketing 1

▪ English 9

▪ Biology

▪ World History/Geography 1

▪ Algebra 1

▪ Health & PE 9

▪ Studio Art & Design 1

▪ NJROTC 1

Achievement Via Individual Determination (AVID)

What is AVID?

• AVID is an international nonprofit

organization dedicated to closing the

achievement gap.

• Prepare all students for college and

other post-secondary opportunities.

• An academic elective class which

meets during the school day

Who is an AVID student?

• First-generation student

• Motivated to go to college

• Needs additional support with

college exploration, study skills,

resources

• Needs support with high school

success

AVID

Students Will Learn:

▪ Organizational and time management

skills

▪ Note-taking instruction and monitoring

▪ Weekly tutoring from college students

▪ In-class college admission support

Apply and become a part of Herndon High

School’s AVID program and help pave the

way for other Hornets.

NJROTCCaptain David Adler

Fall

Cross Country

Field Hockey

Football

Golf

Volleyball

Cheerleading

Dance Team (All Year)

Winter

Basketball

Wrestling

Indoor Track

Swim & Dive

Girl’s Volleyball

Cheerleading

Spring

Track & Field

Baseball

Tennis

Soccer

Softball

Lacrosse

Athleticswww.herndonathletics.org

Art

Chess

Chorus

College Partnership

DECA

Drama

FBLA

Forensics/Debate

Gardening Geeks

Hornet Buddies

Interact Club

It’s Academic

Latin Club

Math Team

Medical Pioneers

Photography

Robotics

SAGA

SGA & SAC

Scribe

SkillsUSA

Step Team

Stinger

Unidos

World Language

Yearbook

Activitieswww.herndonathletics.org

Questions

Comments

Concernson the information shared?

about anything?

about next year?

Thank you!We look forward to seeing you in the fall!

Go Hornets!