WESTFIELD HIGH SCHOOL

CLASS OF 2023

• Welcome & Introductions

• Middle School vs. High School

• Tips for success

• Graduation requirements & a typical 9th grade

schedule

• Principal

Mr. Copeland

• Director of Student Services

Ms. Williams

• Director of Student Activities

Ms. Towle

• Assistant Principal

Mr. Simmons

• Counselor (A - Bib)

Mr. Franklin

• Counselor (Bic - Dam)

Mr. Harris

• Assistant Principal

Mr. Davies

• Counselor (Dan - Gep)

Mr. Sidener

• Counselor (Geq - Jac)

Mrs. Hughes

• Assistant Principal

• Ms. Hoyseth

• Counselor (Jad – Le)

Ms. Fargo

• Counselor (Lf – Mol)

Ms. Violett

• Assistant Principal

Ms. Norris

• Counselor (Mom-Pen

Ms. Craig

• Counselor (Peo-Sam)

Ms. Shaw

• Assistant Principal

Mr. Sims

• Counselor (San -Thom)

Mr. Paganin

• Counselor (Thon - Z)

Ms. Snyder

• Block Schedule:

• Most classes are every other day for 90 minutes. 3rd period meets every day

• Classes will require studying, time management, and homework

• Take advantage of Bulldog Block

• 9th grade counts as much as any other year. ALL high school credits are included in the GPA

• Students are able to carry their backpacks with them during the school day

• Lockers aren’t assigned but students can request one

• We offer late buses on Monday for students who would like to stay after school to get help

with a class or attend a club meeting

• Students are assigned to a subschool based on their last name

• A subschool consists of an Assistant Principal, Administrative Assistant, and School

Counselors

Rising 9th graders have a one time opportunity to

expunge a high school grade & credit

Request must be made, in writing, within the first

9 weeks of the following school year.

These courses apply:

Algebra – regular & honors

Geometry – regular & honors

World Language

Westfield Block Schedule

Pd. 1: 8:10-9:35

Bulldog Block: 9:41-10:16

Pd. 3: 10:22-11:15

Pd. 5/lunch: 11:21-1:25

Pd. 7: 1:31-2:55

Pd. 2: 8:10-9:35

Bulldog Block: 9:41-10:16

Pd. 3: 10:22 – 11:15

Pd. 4/Lunch: 11:21-1:25

Pd. 6: 1:31-2:55

A Day B Day

MIDDLE SCHOOL VS

HIGH SCHOOL

An AMAZING High School

Experience!!!

(Plus Colleges WANT to see you involved)

Strong Academics

Extracurricular Activities &

Sports

Community Service

Get Involved

Fall – Football, Cross Country, Volleyball, Cheerleading, Field Hockey, Golf

Winter – Basketball, Indoor Track, Swim and Dive, Wrestling, Gymnastics

Spring – Baseball, Crew, Lacrosse, Soccer, Track and Field, Tennis, Softball

Marching Band

Dance Team

Theatre

Clubs and Honor Societies

• English 11 Reading

• English 11 Writing

• World History & Geography 1

• World His & Geo 2

• US & Virginia History

• Algebra 1

• Algebra 2

• Geometry

• Biology

• Chemistry

• Geosystems

A verified credit is earned when a student passes a course and the corresponding SOL test.

Examples:

NO

NO

YES

•A student earns a ‘B’ in Biology but does not pass the Biology SOL. Is this a verified credit?

•A student fails Algebra 1 but passes the Algebra 1 SOL. Is this a verified credit?

•A student earns a ‘B’ in World History 1 and passes the World History 1 SOL. Is this a verified credit?

Standard Diploma Requirements Standard Diploma Course Requirements for Students Entering 9th Grade for the First Time in

2018-19 and Beyond

Subject Standard Credits Verified Credits

English 4 2

Mathematics 3 1

Laboratory Science 3 1

History and Social Sciences 4 1

Health and Physical Education 2

World Languages, Fine Arts or Career & Technical Education(1 credit must be a Fine Art or Career & Technical Education)

2

Economic and Personal Finance 1

Electives (must include sequential elective) 3

AP, HN, IB course, or Career and Technical Education Credential

First Aid/CPR/ AED training

Total Credits 22 516

Advanced Studies Diploma Requirements

Advanced Studies Diploma Course Requirements for Students Entering 9th Grade for the First Time in 2018-19 and Beyond

Subject Area Standard Credits Verified Credits

English 4 2

Mathematics 4 1

Laboratory Science 4 1

History and Social Sciences 4 1

World Language 3

Health and Physical Education 2

Fine Arts or Career & Technical Education 1

Economic and Personal Finance 1

Electives (must include sequential electives) 3

AP, HN, IB course, or Career and Technical Education Credential

First Aid/CPR/ AED training

Total Credits 26 5

• Is this one of my student’s favorite courses?• Does my student have the work habits & a

willingness to study & do homework daily in this subject?

• Comfortable moving at a quicker pace?• Motivated to understand material rather than

just memorize it?• A strong reader & writer?• Up for more challenging projects & papers?• Willing to do summer assignments?

Required Classes Choice #1 Choice #2

English Standard Honors

World

History/Geography

Standard Honors

Biology/Environmental Sci Standard Honors

Math Algebra 1,Geometry,

Algebra 2

Algebra Honors,

Geometry Honors,

Algebra 2 Honors

Health & PE 9

Additional Classes

World Language/Elective

Elective

New Course Offerings

Environmental Science

Freshman year only

Student has a passion for the environment

Counts as a science credit for graduation

No SOL

Option for students who struggle with reading & math

Korean 1

Scheduling Tips

Choose elective courses carefully

Both diploma types require a sequential elective

Choose 2 alternate electives

Elective changes will not be considered in the fall

Course verification sheets will be mailed home in April

Contact your middle school counselor if you see any

problems before March 15th

After March 15th contact Westfield High School

Communicate with middle school counselors and teachers

for appropriate course placement

WORLD LANGUAGES

• Spanish• Spanish for Fluent Speakers • French• German• Latin• Japanese• Korean 1• American Sign Language (ASL)

All Languages offered levels 1 through 4 except Korean All Languages except ASL & Korean offer AP

Academy Courses Students taking courses at Chantilly or Fairfax

Academy will have transportation by bus for one period.

AFJROTC – Chantilly

Arabic – Fairfax

Chinese – Fairfax

Korean 2-4 – Fairfax

Hip Hop Dance - Fairfax

Dance 1 – Fairfax

Broadway Dance - Fairfax

Communication

• Webpage - https://westfieldhs.fcps.edu/

• Can access Student Services page & academics page (course catalog and course selection sheet)

• Twitter – @westfield_hs

• Westfield App

• News You Choose – At the bottom of the Westfield Webpage

https://public.govdelivery.com/accounts/VAEDUFCPS/subscriber/new?qsp=

Westfield_HSSIS ParentVUE: Progress Reports and Report Cards

• PTSA – http://ptsa.westfieldhs.org/

• Sports information - www.westfieldathletics.org

• Be on the look out for course selection sheets and course catalogs that will be coming

home soon. This is a great opportunity to have a discussion with your student about

appropriate course selections.

• April 26 Rising 9th Grade Parent Coffee

• April Course Verifications Mailed Home

• June 13 Deadline for Course Changes

• June 11 Fall Sports Physical Night

• Aug. 20 Bulldog BBQ

• Great opportunity to buy PE uniforms, pay lunch account, and drop off medication

Bulldog Bootcamp

Monday, August 12 thru Wednesday, August 14, 9:00 am – 12:00 pmOpen to all rising 9th Grade Westfield High School Students! Become acquainted with Westfield High School before school starts!

Bulldog Bootcamp features:

Get to know your classmates and make new friends!•Tour the School—the gym, the library, subschools, classrooms •Motivational Speakers – Let’s Get Ready for School!•Instructional Seminars – Let’s Get Ready for Class!•Clubs, Sports, and Extracurricular Opportunities •WHS Faculty, Staff, and Administration •End of Camp Cookout!•And much, much more! **More information and registration information to follow on website