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SCHEDULE OF EVENTS 5:00-6:00PM: OPTIONAL BREAKOUT SESSION FOR RISING 9TH GRADE SPECIAL EDUCATIONPARENTS IN E146 (CHORUS ROOM) 5:00-6:00PM: OPTIONAL BREAKOUT SESSION FOR RISING 9TH GRADE PARENTS OF STUDENTSWITH 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 GRADUATIONREQUIREMENTS IN THE AUDITORIUM 6:00-8:00PM: ELECTIVES AND CURRICULUM FAIR IN BOTH CAFETERIAS (Stop by the departmenttables to talk with teachers and learn about the different classes students can take at Woodson High Schooland 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 LevelRead some full texts and some adaptedversionsHonors LevelRead full texts of all textsMore work (readings, homework) done in More analysis/evaluation done in class;classreadings and homework at homeTypical outside commitment: 1-2 hoursTypical outside commitment: 2-3 hoursMore scaffoldedMore self-directed, independentModerate pacingFaster-paced

ENGLISH 9 HONORSA GREAT FIT IF YOU LOVE TO READ YOU ARE WILLING TO BE PROACTIVE WITH QUESTIONS ORCONCERNS YOU ARE SELF-DIRECTED AND INDEPENDENT YOU ARE WILLING TO ENGAGE WITH THE CONTENT

WORLD CIVILIZATIONS 1ENGLISH 9 HONORS & WORLD HISTORY 1 HONORS TWO TEACHERS, TWO CORE SUBJECTS, ONE GRADEBOOKTEACHERS PLAN TOGETHER SO THAT STUDENTS AREN’T OVERLOADED ON ANY GIVENDAYSAME SKILLS ARE TAUGHT IN STANDALONE HONORSSAME PACING AS STANDALONE HONORSCOURSE IS NOT HARDER THAN STANDALONE HONORS COURSES, IT IS SIMPLYTAUGHT IN A DIFFERENT ENVIRONMENTMEETS IN THE SAME ROOM EVERYDAY AT THE SAME TIME, AN OPPORTUNITY FORSTUDENTS 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 CHOOSEBETWEEN HONORS WORLD HISTORY I & STANDARD WORLD HISTORY. FOR STUDENTS THINKINGABOUT TAKING HONORS WORLD HISTORY I, THEY, ALONG WITH THEIR PARENTS, SHOULD CONSIDERTHE FOLLOWING FACTORS: HOW MANY HONORS COURSES IS THE STUDENT TAKING? IS THE STUDENT INVOLVED IN SCHOOL EXTRA/CO-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES OR COMMUNITYACTIVITIES? 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 1ENGLISH 9 HONORS & WORLD HISTORY 1 HONORS TWO TEACHERS, TWO CORE SUBJECTS, ONE GRADEBOOKTEACHERS PLAN TOGETHER SO THAT STUDENTS AREN’T OVERLOADED ON ANY GIVENDAYSAME SKILLS ARE TAUGHT IN STANDALONE HONORSSAME PACING AS STANDALONE HONORSCOURSE IS NOT HARDER THAN STANDALONE HONORS COURSES, IT IS SIMPLYTAUGHT IN A DIFFERENT ENVIRONMENTMEETS IN THE SAME ROOM EVERYDAY AT THE SAME TIME, AN OPPORTUNITY FORSTUDENTS TO HAVE A KIND OF “HOME ROOM”

COMPARISON smentsWeeklyReadingAssignmentsProjectsHONORS WORLD HISTORY I5 to 7 hours per week(depends on reading & comprehension skills)STANDARD WORLD HISTORY I2 to 3 hours per week(depends on reading & comprehension skills)Patterns of Interaction-Houghton MifflinSelected readings from various sources; onlineresources available with textbookPatterns of Interaction-Houghton MifflinChapter study guides or outlines for each textbookchapter; maps & charts; selected readings; documentanalysisChapter questions;Maps & charts;Selected readings;Document analysisWeekly Section/Chapter quizzes;Unit testsWriting – short answers & essaysSOL exam & Final examOne textbook chapter per 2 weeksWeekly textbook chapter quizzes;In-class essays & short answersDocument analysisSOL exam, Final examUsually one textbook chapter per week (every two tothree classes)Summer Book ReviewPost-SOL ProjectOther projects may be assigned during the yearMinor projects may be assigned during the year

SCIENCEBIOLOGYBIOLOGY HONORS*SCIENCE FAIR PROJECT REQUIRED

MATH ALGEBRA 1 GEOMETRY GEOMETRY HONORS ALGEBRA 2 ALGEBRA 2 HONORS

COMPUTER SCIENCEGOAL: All Woodson students should have exposure to Computer Scienceconcepts before they graduate. Computer Science teaches problem solving anddevelops vital 21st century skills in a creative and relaxed setting.Computer Science:prerequisite is Geometry, can be taken with Honors GeometryProgramming:no prerequisite, for 9th graders on regular math trackStudents are excited about learning how to create technology that can reachmillions and make the world a better place. It can lead to a career that is welldocumented to be among the most creative, flexible, satisfying, high-demand andhigh-paying for the foreseeable future. (Forbes, CNN Money, PayScale)Enrolling in Computer Science early opens up the opportunity to take higher-levelcourses. Students can graduate with up to 4 years of CS courses.

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

WORLD LANGUAGES AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE FRENCH GERMAN SPANISH LATIN

Heritage speakersStudents who speak the language of choice athome, or have other extensive experience,should consult with Student Services at theircurrent school. Level 1 may be too basic.

World Language Credit ExamStudents capable of writing essays in another language maybe eligible for 2 credits in that language, and may start thatsame language in FCPS at level 3. See Student Services formore information. World Language Exams typically take place in November

Graduation RequirementsTo graduate with an Advanced Diploma, students must study WorldLanguages. There are two options: 3 years of the same language2 years of one language PLUS 2 years of anotherStudents who continue with their language to at least level 4 may beeligible to receive the Virginia Seal of Biliteracy on their diploma.

FINE & PERFORMING ARTSFine ArtsStudio Art & Design 1Digital Art and Design 1Photography 13-D Studio Art 1AnimationTheatreTheatre Arts 1Technical Theatre 1GuitarGuitar 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 BYPROVIDING CORE ACADEMIC SKILLS, EMPLOYABILITY SKILLS, ANDTECHNICAL, JOB-SPECIFIC SKILLS.INTEGRATES WITHACADEMICS IN ARIGOROUS & RELEVANTCURRICULUMFEATURES HIGH SCHOOL &POSTSECONDARYPARTNERSHIPS, ENABLINGCLEAR PATHWAYS TOCERTIFICATIONS, & DEGREESFULFILLS EMPLOYERNEEDS THAT ARE HIGHSKILL, WAGE, &DEMAND

CTE COURSES AT WOODSON - 9TH GRADEPRINCIPLES OF BUSINESS AND MARKETINGCYBERSECURITY FUNDAMENTALS

CTE COURSES AT WOODSON - 9TH GRADEELECTRONICSGOURMET FOODSRecommended Sequencing9thPrinciples of Bus & MktgorCyber Fundamentals orElectronics orGourmet Foods10thSports/EntertainmentMarketing orCyber Fundamentals orMarketing orSTEM Design orGourmet Foods11thEntrepreneurship I orMarketing orSTEM I orCyber Fundamentals orGourmet Foods12thEntrepreneurship I orEnship II (prereq: Eship I) orSTEM I orSTEM II (prereq: STEM I) orGourmet Foods

ALL FRESHMAN ELECTIVESJOURNALISM 1TREBLE CHORUSPHOTOJOURNALISM 1INTERMEDIATE TREBLE CHORUSLITERACY ESSENTIALS (TEACHERRECOMMENDATION)BASSO CHORUSSPORTS MEDICINETHEATER ARTSPRINCIPLES OF BUSINESS AND MARKETINGTECH THEATER 1CYBERSECURITY FUNDAMENTALSSTUDIO ART & DESIGN 1PROGRAMMINGDIGITAL ART AND DESIGN 1COMPUTER SCIENCEPHOTOGRAPHY 13D STUDIO ART 1ANIMATIONBANDORCHESTRAGUITARELECTRONICS 1GOURMET & INTERNATIONAL FOODSCREATIVE WRITINGFILM 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/AttendanceATTENDANCE MATTERS AT WOODSON HIGH SCHOOL! Students who missed over 10% ofthe school year are consideredchronically absent.Students who are chronically tardyare at risk of academic troubleWoodson HS takes a proactiveapproach to working with families onstudents with tardy and attendancechallengesVDOE has set the bar for loss ofaccreditation at 15%

Woodson High SchoolAttendance CoordinatorsMarc BrooksDean of StudentsClass Cuts & TardiesMolly CampbellSystems of Support AdvisorFull Day Excused & Unexcused Absences

THE CAVALIER SCHEDULESIMULATOR A TOOL TO HELP WOODSON HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS ANDPARENTS 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 THATALLOWS STUDENTS A BETTER UNDERSTANDING OF THE TIMEASSOCIATED WITH THEIR COURSE AND EXTRA-CURRICULARACTIVITIES

SAMPLE: 9th GRADE STUDENTCOURSES TAKENSPORTS AND ACTIVITIES ENGLISH 9 HNFIELD HOCKEY BIOLOGY 1TRACK WORLD HIST/GEO 1 HNKEY CLUB GEOMETRY SPANISH 2 HEALTH AND PE 9PHOTOGRAPHY 1

05:006:007:008:009:0010:0011:00School DaySchool Activities(Clubs andAssociations)SportsHomework

SCHOOL COUNSELING DEPARTMENTAll students have a school counselor and access to theschool social worker, school psychologist, and our careercenter specialistYour Counselor Can Assist With :Academic Advising & SchedulingCollege & Career CounselingPersonal & Social Counseling

FRESHMEN WILL BESCHEDULED FOR SEVENCOURSES ENGLISH MATH SCIENCE SOCIAL STUDIES HEALTH/PE WORLD LANGUAGE OR ELECTIVE ELECTIVE

COURSE REQUESTS STUDENTS ARE SCHEDULING NOW FOR NEXT YEAR, BESURE TO TURN IN YOUR SCHEDULE REQUESTS AT YOURMIDDLE SCHOOL IF YOU NEED TO CHANGE YOUR REQUEST, NOTIFY YOURCOUNSELOR AT THE MIDDLE SCHOOL PRIOR TO MAY31ST.

2 DIPLOMAS TYPES STANDARD DIPLOMA (22 CREDITS) ADVANCED STUDIES DIPLOMA (26 CREDITS)

GRADUATIONREQUIREMENTSSTANDARD DIPLOMA ENGLISH4 HISTORY AND SOCIAL SCIENCE4 MATHEMATICS3 SCIENCE3 ECONOMICS AND PERSONAL FINANCE1 PE AND HEALTH/CPR (1)2 FINE ART, CTE OR FOREIGN LANGUAGE2 ELECTIVES3 (MUST INCLUDE SEQUENTIAL) VIRTUAL ---------TOTAL STANDARD UNITS OF CREDIT22TOTAL VERIFIED UNITS OF CREDIT (SOLS)5W!SE/CTE CREDENTIALYES

GRADUATIONREQUIREMENTSADVANCED STUDIES DIPLOMA ENGLISH4 HISTORY AND SOCIAL SCIENCE4 MATHEMATICS4 SCIENCE4 ECONOMICS AND PERSONAL FINANCE1 PE AND HEALTH/CPR (1)2 FINE ART OR CTE1 WORLD LANGUAGE3 OR 2 2 ELECTIVES3 VIRTUAL ---------TOTAL STANDARD UNITS OF CREDIT26TOTAL VERIFIED UNITS OF CREDIT (SOLS)5W!SE/CTE CREDENTIALNO

EARNING VERIFIEDCREDITS STUDENTS EARN VERIFIED CREDITS WHEN THEY PASS ACOURSE AND THE ASSOCIATED SOL TEST NEXT YEAR’S INCOMING FRESHMEN CLASS (THAT’S YOU!) WILLSEE BIG CHANGES TO THE VERIFIED CREDIT REQUIREMENTS SCHOOL COUNSELORS WILL WORK WITH STUDENTS/PARENTSWHEN THEY GET TO HIGH SCHOOL TO DETERMINE WHICH SOLSSTUDENTS NEED TO TAKE/PASS FOR GRADUATION

EXPUNGING HIGH CREDITRECEIVED IN MIDDLESCHOOL

EXPUNGING HIGH SCHOOL RECEIVED INMIDDLE SCHOOLForm is located underStudent Services onthe W. T. WoodsonWebpage (very bottomof Student Servicespage).