Welcome Class of 2018!

Objectives for the Evening:

Meet the Student Services DepartmentLearning as a focus and being prepared as

an outcomeWhat is different about high school?Diploma Types for Rising 9th GradersOverview of the Curriculum at Chantilly

Focus on Learning over Grades!

Understand the difference between homework and studying

Read what is assignedPersevere when things are difficultAsk for help as neededUnderstand the “why” Practice, Practice, PracticeThen…you will earn good grades

What do Chantilly Students do after Graduation?

69% matriculated to a four-year college or university

25% matriculated to a two-year school6% entered the workforce and/or

military

What does it mean to be College & Career Ready?

Virginia Department of Education (VDOE)Content Knowledge – 3 R’s

English (reading & writing) and Mathematics

Partnership for 21st Century SkillsSkills – 4 C’s

Critical Thinking & Problem Solving Communication Collaboration Creativity & Innovation

Chantilly High School is committed to both!

VDOE Indicators of College Readiness Include:

(Prepared for credit-bearing courses)Successful completion of Algebra II and

ChemistryEarning Advanced Proficient scores on the

math, reading and writing SOL testEarning an Advanced Studies DiplomaParticipating in AP classes

What if the Standard Diploma is the Best Option for my Child?Successful completion of Algebra II and

ChemistryEarn Advanced Proficient scores on the

math, reading and writing SOL testTake math and science every yearEarn a B average in core classesIgnore the pecking order of rankingsChantilly Academy – certifications/training

No teams!We keep track of you through sub-schools!!

SUB-SCHOOL #1: A-GAZ

SUB-SCHOOL #2: GB-MEIJ

SUB-SCHOOL #3: MEIK-SAK

SUB-SCHOOL #4: SAL-Z

SCHOOL HOURS – 7:20am to 2:05pm

SHORTER DAY ON FRIDAY! – School starts at 7:56am. Buses

still come on time.

DIPLOMA TYPESSTANDARD

22 CREDIT DIPLOMA• English - 4• Social Studies - 4• Math – 3• Science – 3• PE – 2• World Language, Fine Arts/

CTE – 2• Econ/Personal Finance - 1• Electives – 3• Sequential electives required• 6 SOL/verified credits

ADVANCED26 CREDIT DIPLOMA

• English - 4• Social Studies - 4• Math – 4• Science – 4• PE – 2• World Language– 3• Econ/Personal Finance - 1• Fine Arts/CTE – 1• Electives – 3• 9 SOL/verified credits

English:English 9 English 9 HNs English 9 HNs Civ

Social Studies:World Hist. 1 World 1 HNs World 1 HNs Civ

Science:Biology Biology HNs (Science Fair Required)

MathematicsAlgebra 1 Part 1 & Algebra 1

(Double blocked class that takes place every day fulfills one math credit)

Algebra 1 Algebra 1 HNs (Repeating Alg. 1)

Geometry Geometry HNs

Algebra 2 Algebra 2 HNs

Please do NOT take a NEW math course in the summer!

FRESHMAN SCHEDULEREQUIRED CLASSES:

1. English 9 2. Math3. World History/Geography 14. Biology5. PE

YOUR CHOICE:6. World Language or elective7. Elective

SHOULD I TAKE AN HONORS CLASS?YES, IF I AM A STUDENT WHO:

Is currently earning an A or B+ in that subject. Is an independent learner.Loves the subject and wants to go more in depth in this area.Is a good note taker.Is self-disciplined.Is organized.Is an independent reader.Desires an academic challenge.Is willing to commit extra time.Consider the balance of your schedule and factor in outside

activities.Enjoys reading.

HONORS OVERVIEWIndependent research project is required for Honors

Biology.Honors World Civilization is a linked Honors English

and Honors World History 1 class. Literature and History overlap.

You have the option of taking Honors English and Honors World History 1 separately.

Independent reading is required.

HONORS OVERVIEW CONTINUEDYou must love reading – there is a lot of it.Most honors classes have a summer packet. Please

check the CHS Website in June for summer assignments.

Students will be tested on summer material at the beginning of the school year.

HONORS/AP MATRIX EXAMPLE

GEOMETRY HOMEWORK: 45 MINUTES A DAY 2-3 TESTS PER QUARTER 1 STUDY HOUR FOR TESTS MORE EXAMPLES & PRACTICE FOCUS ON ESSENTIAL SKILLS

GEOMETRY HN HOMEWORK: 1 HOUR A DAY 2-3 TESTS PER QUARTER 1-2 STUDY HOURS FOR TESTS SUMMER PACKET REQUIRED SUMMER PACKET TEST LOGIC UNIT APPLICATION OF GEOMETRY

CONCEPTS THROUGH PROOFS RETAIN CONCEPTS WITH MINIMAL

EXAMPLES 22 MORE TOPICS TAUGHT THAN IN

THE NON-HONORS CLASS

SHOULD I TAKE A WORLD LANGUAGE?

YES, IF I AM A STUDENT WHO:- Has good study habits.- Is willing to commit to spending time DAILY to studying the language. - Wants the Advanced Studies Diploma.*

*You can still earn the Advanced Diploma and WAIT until 10th grade to begin taking a World Language.

Chantilly Players

I am on stimulus overload – who do I

listen to?

Academic Advising Materialshttp://www.fcps.edu/ChantillyHS/StudentServices/Advising.shtml

On Line ResourcesCourse CatalogCourse Selection Sheet9th Grade ElectivesAP & Honors InformationFCPS Policies & Regulations

Curriculum Information

ELECTIVE HINTSOnly one elective spot in the schedule if you take a World Language.

Choose something fun that will allow you to explore your creativity and/or career interests.

The grade counts and will average into your GPA.

Use course booklet to get more information about the electives.

Choose wisely and carefully. Schedules CANNOT be changed in September.

IMPORTANT: CHOOSE TWO ALTERNATIVE ELECTIVES

9TH GRADE ELECTIVE CHOICESART:-STUDIO ART & DESIGN 1

-PHOTOGRAPHY

-COMPUTER GRAPHICS

BUSINESS:-INFORMATION SYSTEMS

-ADVANCED INFORMATION SYSTEMS

-DESIGN MULTIMEDIA

-PROGRAMMING

-WEB PAGE DEVELOPMENT

ENGLISH ELECTIVES-JOURNALISM

-FILM STUDY

-CREATIVE WRITING

-DEBATE

-SPEECH COMMUNICATION

-FORENSICS

WORLD LANGUAGE-FRENCH

-GERMAN

-LATIN

-SPANISH

-SPANISH FOR FLUENT SPEAKERS

9TH GRADE ELECTIVE CHOICESMARKETING-INTRO TO MARKETING

-FASHION MARKETING

MATH-COMPUTER SCIENCE

TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION-BASIC TECHNICAL DRAWING-DESIGN & TECHNOLOGY

MUSIC -BAND (WITH MARCHING BAND)

-BAND (WITHOUT MARCHING BAND)

-ORCHESTRA

-Choir

-GUITAR

-PIANO

-MUSIC THEORY

THEATRE-THEATRE 1-TECH THEATRE 1

Involvement in Student Activities

100 clubs and organizations20+ sport teams3 student publicationsPerforming arts (choir, band, orchestra, theatre)Visual artsChurch, scouts, community groups, etc.

Students that are involved perform better academically.

A time to reflect:

Celebrate What’s Right with the World.

Like Michaelangelo………………The Chantilly High School faculty and

staff………………….

See an angel in the stone and carve to set it free!

Or, in the words of Oscar Wilde

Be yourself. Everyone else is already taken!

Create a four-year plan based on your intellectual curiosity, talents, interests and post graduation plans.