W.T. WOODSON HIGH SCHOOL

Rising 9th Grade

Parent Night

Class of 2023

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS● 5:00-6:00PM: OPTIONAL BREAKOUT SESSION FOR RISING 9TH GRADE SPECIAL EDUCATION

PARENTS IN E146 (CHORUS ROOM)

● 5:00-6:00PM: OPTIONAL BREAKOUT SESSION FOR RISING 9TH GRADE PARENTS OF STUDENTS WITH 504 PLANS IN E156 (ORCHESTRA ROOM)

● 6:00-6:30PM: OPTIONAL AP INFO SESSION FOR CURRENT 9th AND 10th GRADE PARENTS IN E125

● 7:00-7:30PM: OPTIONAL AP INFO SESSION FOR CURRENT 9th AND 10th GRADE PARENTS IN E125

● 6:30-7:00PM: TEACHERS PRESENT ON 9th GRADE CLASSES AND OVERVIEW OF GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS IN THE AUDITORIUM

● 6:00-8:00PM: ELECTIVES AND CURRICULUM FAIR IN BOTH CAFETERIAS (Stop by the department tables to talk with teachers and learn about the different classes students can take at Woodson High School and at the Academies [most academy class are for rising 10-12th graders]).

ENGLISH

•ENGLISH 9

•ENGLISH 9 HONORS

•WORLD CIVILIZATIONS

ENGLISH 9 BASICS

•OUTSIDE READING IS EXPECTED AT ALL LEVELS

•FULL-LENGTH ESSAYS WILL BE WRITTEN AT ALL LEVELS

•ALL VA ENGLISH 9 STANDARDS ADDRESSED AT ALL LEVELS

ENGLISH 9General Level Honors Level

Read some full texts and some adapted versions

Read full texts of all texts

More work (readings, homework) done in class

More analysis/evaluation done in class; readings and homework at home

Typical outside commitment: 1-2 hours Typical outside commitment: 2-3 hours

More scaffolded More self-directed, independent

Moderate pacing Faster-paced

ENGLISH 9 HONORS

A GREAT FIT IF…• YOU LOVE TO READ

• YOU ARE WILLING TO BE PROACTIVE WITH QUESTIONS OR

CONCERNS

• YOU ARE SELF-DIRECTED AND INDEPENDENT

• YOU ARE WILLING TO ENGAGE WITH THE CONTENT

WORLD CIVILIZATIONS 1 ENGLISH 9 HONORS & WORLD HISTORY 1 HONORS

● TWO TEACHERS, TWO CORE SUBJECTS, ONE GRADEBOOK● TEACHERS PLAN TOGETHER SO THAT STUDENTS AREN’T OVERLOADED ON ANY GIVEN

DAY● SAME SKILLS ARE TAUGHT IN STANDALONE HONORS ● SAME PACING AS STANDALONE HONORS● COURSE IS NOT HARDER THAN STANDALONE HONORS COURSES, IT IS SIMPLY

TAUGHT IN A DIFFERENT ENVIRONMENT● MEETS IN THE SAME ROOM EVERYDAY AT THE SAME TIME, AN OPPORTUNITY FOR

STUDENTS TO HAVE A KIND OF “HOME ROOM”

SOCIAL STUDIES

•WORLD HISTORY 1

•WORLD HISTORY HONORS

FACTORS TO CONSIDER: HONORS OR STANDARD?

• ALL FRESHMAN ARE REQUIRED TO TAKE A WORLD HISTORY I CLASS. STUDENTS CAN CHOOSE BETWEEN HONORS WORLD HISTORY I & STANDARD WORLD HISTORY. FOR STUDENTS THINKING ABOUT TAKING HONORS WORLD HISTORY I, THEY, ALONG WITH THEIR PARENTS, SHOULD CONSIDER THE FOLLOWING FACTORS:

• HOW MANY HONORS COURSES IS THE STUDENT TAKING?

• IS THE STUDENT INVOLVED IN SCHOOL EXTRA/CO-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES OR COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES? IF SO, HOW MANY, AND WHAT IS THE TIME COMMITMENT?

• DOES THE STUDENT HAVE A STRONG INTEREST IN WORLD HISTORY?

• IS THE STUDENT HIGHLY MOTIVATED TO LEARN AND SUCCEED?

• DOES THE STUDENT HAVE A STRONG WORK ETHIC?

• DOES THE STUDENT HAVE STRONG READING COMPREHENSION AND WRITING SKILLS?

• IS THE STUDENT ABLE TO MANAGE HIS OR HER TIME EFFECTIVELY?

WORLD CIVILIZATIONS 1 ENGLISH 9 HONORS & WORLD HISTORY 1 HONORS

● TWO TEACHERS, TWO CORE SUBJECTS, ONE GRADEBOOK● TEACHERS PLAN TOGETHER SO THAT STUDENTS AREN’T OVERLOADED ON ANY GIVEN

DAY● SAME SKILLS ARE TAUGHT IN STANDALONE HONORS ● SAME PACING AS STANDALONE HONORS● COURSE IS NOT HARDER THAN STANDALONE HONORS COURSES, IT IS SIMPLY

TAUGHT IN A DIFFERENT ENVIRONMENT● MEETS IN THE SAME ROOM EVERYDAY AT THE SAME TIME, AN OPPORTUNITY FOR

STUDENTS TO HAVE A KIND OF “HOME ROOM”

COMPARISON CHARTTOPIC HONORS WORLD HISTORY I STANDARD WORLD HISTORY I

Time

Commitment

5 to 7 hours per week(depends on reading & comprehension skills)

2 to 3 hours per week(depends on reading & comprehension skills)

Assigned

Books

Patterns of Interaction-Houghton MifflinSelected readings from various sources; online

resources available with textbook

Patterns of Interaction-Houghton Mifflin

Homework

Chapter study guides or outlines for each textbook chapter; maps & charts; selected readings; document

analysis

Chapter questions;Maps & charts;

Selected readings;Document analysis

Assessments

Weekly textbook chapter quizzes;In-class essays & short answers

Document analysisSOL exam, Final exam

Weekly Section/Chapter quizzes;Unit tests

Writing – short answers & essaysSOL exam & Final exam

Weekly Reading

Assignments

Usually one textbook chapter per week (every two to three classes)

One textbook chapter per 2 weeks

Projects

Summer Book ReviewPost-SOL Project

Other projects may be assigned during the year

Minor projects may be assigned during the year

SCIENCE

BIOLOGYBIOLOGY HONORS*SCIENCE FAIR PROJECT REQUIRED

MATH

•ALGEBRA 1

•GEOMETRY

•GEOMETRY HONORS

•ALGEBRA 2

•ALGEBRA 2 HONORS

GOAL: All Woodson students should have exposure to Computer Science concepts before they graduate. Computer Science teaches problem solving and develops vital 21st century skills in a creative and relaxed setting.

Computer Science: prerequisite is Geometry, can be taken with Honors Geometry

Programming: no prerequisite, for 9th graders on regular math track

Students are excited about learning how to create technology that can reach millions and make the world a better place. It can lead to a career that is well documented to be among the most creative, flexible, satisfying, high-demand and high-paying for the foreseeable future. (Forbes, CNN Money, PayScale)

Enrolling in Computer Science early opens up the opportunity to take higher-level courses. Students can graduate with up to 4 years of CS courses.

COMPUTER SCIENCE

• 9TH grade: COMPUTER SCIENCE (taken with Honors Geometry or Algebra 2)

or

PROGRAMMING (taken with Algebra 1 or regular Geometry)

• 10TH grade: AP COMPUTER SCIENCE A (+1 GPA boost)

• 11TH grade: ADVANCED COMPUTER SCIENCE AB (+1 GPA boost)

• 12TH grade: COMPUTER SYSTEMS MENTORSHIP (+1 GPA boost)

COMPUTER SCIENCE

WORLD LANGUAGES•AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE

•FRENCH

•GERMAN

•SPANISH

•LATIN

Heritage speakers

Students who speak the language of choice at home, or have other extensive experience, should consult with Student Services at their current school. Level 1 may be too basic.

World Language Credit Exam

Students capable of writing essays in another language may be eligible for 2 credits in that language, and may start that same language in FCPS at level 3. See Student Services for more information.

• World Language Exams typically take place in November

Graduation RequirementsTo graduate with an Advanced Diploma, students must study World Languages. There are two options:

➢ 3 years of the same language

➢ 2 years of one language PLUS 2 years of another

Students who continue with their language to at least level 4 may be eligible to receive the Virginia Seal of Biliteracy on their diploma.

FINE & PERFORMING ARTS Fine ArtsStudio Art & Design 1Digital Art and Design 1Photography 13-D Studio Art 1 Animation

TheatreTheatre Arts 1Technical Theatre 1

GuitarGuitar 1Guitar 2 (Audition)

OrchestraIntermediate Orchestra (Audition)Advanced Orchestra (Audition)

BandIntermediate Band (Audition)Advanced Symphonic Band (Audition)Percussion Ensemble (Audition)

ChorusIntermediate Treble Chorus (Audition)Treble ChorusBasso Chorus

CAREER & TECHNICAL EDUCATION (CTE)PREPARES STUDENTS TO BE COLLEGE- AND CAREER-READY BY PROVIDING CORE ACADEMIC SKILLS, EMPLOYABILITY SKILLS, AND TECHNICAL, JOB-SPECIFIC SKILLS.

INTEGRATES WITH ACADEMICS IN A

RIGOROUS & RELEVANT CURRICULUM

FEATURES HIGH SCHOOL & POSTSECONDARY

PARTNERSHIPS, ENABLING CLEAR PATHWAYS TO

CERTIFICATIONS, & DEGREES

FULFILLS EMPLOYER NEEDS THAT ARE HIGH

SKILL, WAGE, & DEMAND

CTE COURSES AT WOODSON - 9TH GRADEPRINCIPLES OF BUSINESS AND MARKETING

CYBERSECURITY FUNDAMENTALS

CTE COURSES AT WOODSON - 9TH GRADEELECTRONICS

GOURMET FOODS

9thPrinciples of Bus & Mktg

orCyber Fundamentals or

Electronics orGourmet Foods

10thSports/Entertainment

Marketing orCyber Fundamentals or

Marketing orSTEM Design orGourmet Foods

11thEntrepreneurship I or

Marketing orSTEM I or

Cyber Fundamentals orGourmet Foods

12thEntrepreneurship I or

Enship II (prereq: Eship I) orSTEM I or

STEM II (prereq: STEM I) orGourmet Foods

Recommended Sequencing

ALL FRESHMAN ELECTIVESJOURNALISM 1

PHOTOJOURNALISM 1

LITERACY ESSENTIALS (TEACHER RECOMMENDATION)

THEATER ARTS

TECH THEATER 1

STUDIO ART & DESIGN 1

DIGITAL ART AND DESIGN 1

PHOTOGRAPHY 1

3D STUDIO ART 1

ANIMATION

BAND

ORCHESTRA

GUITAR

TREBLE CHORUS

INTERMEDIATE TREBLE CHORUS

BASSO CHORUS

SPORTS MEDICINE

PRINCIPLES OF BUSINESS AND MARKETING

CYBERSECURITY FUNDAMENTALS

PROGRAMMING

COMPUTER SCIENCE

ELECTRONICS 1

GOURMET & INTERNATIONAL FOODS

CREATIVE WRITING

FILM STUDY

STUDENT ACTIVITIES• FALL SPORTS – PRACTICE BEGINS AUGUST 1st (TENTATIVE DATE)

• GOLF, FOOTBALL, FIELD HOCKEY, VOLLEYBALL, CROSS COUNTRY, CHEER, & DANCE

• WINTER SPORTS – PRACTICE BEGINS NOVEMBER 11TH

• WRESTLING, GYMNASTICS, BASKETBALL, SWIM & DIVE, DANCE, INDOOR TRACK & RIFLE

• SPRING SPORTS – PRACTICE BEGINS FEB. 24TH • LACROSSE, BASEBALL, SOFTBALL, SOCCER, OUTDOOR TRACK, TENNIS & CREW

**YOU WILL NEED TO COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING IN ORDER TO TRYOUT:• VHSL PHYSICAL (MUST BE COMPLETED AFTER MAY 1ST 2019)• CONCUSSION EDUCATION (STUDENT ATHLETE & PARENT)• EMERGENCY CARE FORM (COPY FOR EVERY SPORT PARTICIPATING IN)• PARTICIPATION PLEDGE

Dean of Students/Attendance

● Students who missed over 10% of the school year are considered chronically absent.

● Students who are chronically tardy are at risk of academic trouble

● Woodson HS takes a proactive approach to working with families on students with tardy and attendance challenges

VDOE has set the bar for loss of accreditation at 15%

ATTENDANCE MATTERS AT WOODSON HIGH SCHOOL!

Woodson High School Attendance Coordinators

Marc BrooksDean of StudentsClass Cuts & Tardies

Molly CampbellSystems of Support AdvisorFull Day Excused & Unexcused Absences

THE CAVALIER SCHEDULE SIMULATOR•A TOOL TO HELP WOODSON HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS AND PARENTS MAKE MORE INFORMED DECISIONS

•LINKED TO OUR WEBSITE FOR EASY ACCESS

• Woodson website- Academics tab- Scroll down

•THE SIMULATOR WILL GENERATE A ONE WEEK SCHEDULE THAT ALLOWS STUDENTS A BETTER UNDERSTANDING OF THE TIME ASSOCIATED WITH THEIR COURSE AND EXTRA-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES

SAMPLE: 9th GRADE STUDENT COURSES TAKEN SPORTS AND ACTIVITIES

•ENGLISH 9 HN FIELD HOCKEY

•BIOLOGY 1 TRACK

•WORLD HIST/GEO 1 HN KEY CLUB

•GEOMETRY PHOTOGRAPHY 1

•SPANISH 2

•HEALTH AND PE 9

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Associations) Sports Homework

SCHOOL COUNSELING DEPARTMENT

All students have a school counselor and access to the school social worker, school psychologist, and our career

center specialist

Your Counselor Can Assist With :

Academic Advising & SchedulingCollege & Career CounselingPersonal & Social Counseling

FRESHMEN WILL BE SCHEDULED FOR SEVEN COURSES•ENGLISH

•MATH

•SCIENCE

•SOCIAL STUDIES

•HEALTH/PE

•WORLD LANGUAGE OR ELECTIVE

•ELECTIVE

COURSE REQUESTS•STUDENTS ARE SCHEDULING NOW FOR NEXT YEAR, BE

SURE TO TURN IN YOUR SCHEDULE REQUESTS AT YOUR MIDDLE SCHOOL

• IF YOU NEED TO CHANGE YOUR REQUEST, NOTIFY YOUR

COUNSELOR AT THE MIDDLE SCHOOL PRIOR TO MAY 31ST.

2 DIPLOMAS TYPES

•STANDARD DIPLOMA (22 CREDITS)

•ADVANCED STUDIES DIPLOMA (26 CREDITS)

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTSSTANDARD DIPLOMA

• ENGLISH 4

• HISTORY AND SOCIAL SCIENCE 4

• MATHEMATICS 3

• SCIENCE 3

• ECONOMICS AND PERSONAL FINANCE 1

• PE AND HEALTH/CPR (1) 2

• FINE ART, CTE OR FOREIGN LANGUAGE 2

• ELECTIVES 3 (MUST INCLUDE SEQUENTIAL)

• VIRTUAL COURSE YES

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TOTAL STANDARD UNITS OF CREDIT 22

TOTAL VERIFIED UNITS OF CREDIT (SOLS) 5

W!SE/CTE CREDENTIAL YES

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS

ADVANCED STUDIES DIPLOMA

• ENGLISH 4

• HISTORY AND SOCIAL SCIENCE 4

• MATHEMATICS 4

• SCIENCE 4

• ECONOMICS AND PERSONAL FINANCE 1

• PE AND HEALTH/CPR (1) 2

• FINE ART OR CTE 1

• WORLD LANGUAGE 3 OR 2+2

• ELECTIVES 3

• VIRTUAL COURSE YES

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TOTAL STANDARD UNITS OF CREDIT 26

TOTAL VERIFIED UNITS OF CREDIT (SOLS) 5

W!SE/CTE CREDENTIAL NO

EARNING VERIFIED CREDITS•STUDENTS EARN VERIFIED CREDITS WHEN THEY PASS A COURSE AND THE ASSOCIATED SOL TEST

•NEXT YEAR’S INCOMING FRESHMEN CLASS (THAT’S YOU!) WILL SEE BIG CHANGES TO THE VERIFIED CREDIT REQUIREMENTS

•SCHOOL COUNSELORS WILL WORK WITH STUDENTS/PARENTS WHEN THEY GET TO HIGH SCHOOL TO DETERMINE WHICH SOLS STUDENTS NEED TO TAKE/PASS FOR GRADUATION

EXPUNGING HIGH CREDIT RECEIVED IN MIDDLE SCHOOL

EXPUNGING HIGH SCHOOL RECEIVED IN MIDDLE SCHOOL Form is located under

Student Services on the W. T. Woodson Webpage (very bottom of Student Services page).

WHERE TO GO FOR HELP NOW•VISIT THE WTW WEBSITE – ACADEMICS FOR CLASS INFO,

CLICK ATHLETICS FOR ATHLETICS INFO

•TALK TO YOUR 8TH GRADE COUNSELOR

•TALK TO MR. JOO, TRANSITION COUNSELOR – LOCATED AT

FROST MIDDLE SCHOOL

•COME TO THE SUMMER TRANSITION PROGRAM: AUGUST 2019

THANK YOU!PLEASE VISIT THE CAFETERIAS

FOR CURRICULUM NIGHT!SEE YOU IN AUGUST!