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1. Academic Advising for 2020-21
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2. Curriculum/Advanced Academics Night 2020
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Tonight’s Agenda
• 6:00-6:55pm
• Welcome/Introductions
• Overview of Academic Advising
• Overview of Advanced Academics at WPHS
• 7:05 – 8:30pm
• Curriculum Breakout Sessions – Quander Rooms
• Electives Open House - Cafeteria

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Objectives of this Presentation
• To learn about the 2020-21 Academic Advising Process
• To review Graduation Requirements and where to find
them
• To discuss online course selection via your StudentVue
account and identify how to locate resources to
navigate course selection
• Share important information regarding upcoming
events and dates related to academic advising

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• Graduation requirements are based on the year you
entered high school.
• Graduation requirements are different for our current
9th and 10th Graders and those in 11th.
• To review this requirements for your grade level, visit
our online course catalog on West Potomac Website.

5. Standard Diploma for those entering high school in 2016-17
and 2017-18 (current 11th graders)
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6. Advanced Diploma Requirements those entering high school in
2016-17 and 2017-18 (current 11th graders)
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7. Standard Diploma Requirements for those entering high
school in 2018-2019 (current 9th and 10th graders)
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8. Advanced Diploma Requirements for those entering high
school in 2018-2019 (current 9th and 10th graders)
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ENGAGED
LEARNING
SUPPORT
SYSTEMS
DEEPENED
CULTURE
Advanced
Academi
csMichelle Weech, Advanced Academics
Coordinator
Emily Millians, Dean of Instruction
Tanganyika Millard, Principal

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What is the Advanced Academics Program?
Challenging academic studies
Open access to all students
Academic exploration and knowledge beyond the
standard course of study
Requires dedication of time and individual effort
beyond the school day which may differ by course
College preparatory (Honors) and college-level (AP)
courses

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Use to prepare students for AP Courses or
where a comparable AP course does not
exist.
Students who do well in Honors courses
have a foundation for doing well in AP and
college courses.
Have a +0.5 weighted grade overall.
Honors Courses

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Advanced Placement
 College-level courses offered in high school. Reflect what is
taught in top introductory college courses
 AP Exams—standardized exams that measure how well
students have mastered college-level course work, taken in
May.
 Students are allowed to take up to 6 AP exams at no cost.
 Have a +1.0 weighted grade overall (upon successful
completion of the course and AP exam.)

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Benefits
ENGAGED
LEARNING
SUPPORT
SYSTEMS
DEEPENED
CULTURE

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 Rigor of high school curriculum is linked to success in college
 Expand a student’s ability to read, write, and think
critically; analyze and solve problems; and build 21st
century skills.
 Advanced Academics courses can bolster a HS transcript and
improve college acceptance.
 Many colleges grant credit for courses in which students
earn a qualifying score on AP examinations.

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What to Expect from
AP classes?
ENGAGED
LEARNING
SUPPORT
SYSTEMS
DEEPENED
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 Typically demand more of students than on-level or
honors courses.
 Tend to be faster-paced and cover more content
material.
 More time outside of class required.
 Strong expectation for students to:
 think critically
 analyze and synthesize facts and data
 Read and write extensively
 Work independently and/or collaboratively

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 Strong Curriculum Team Culture: Working collaboratively, teachers can
structure common activities, interventions, and instruction based on analysis of
assessments.
 Diverse Instructional Approaches: Project-based learning (PBL), Blended
learning, Hands-on and other strategies that encourages student collaboration
 Silver Rotation: Remediation/intervention period on every Silver day during
which student can visit teachers.
 Mastery Learning Policies: Opportunities to relearn and show mastery of
material already covered.
 WICOR Strategies: WICOR strategies stem from AVID philosophy and are
becoming a mainstay of West Potomac instructional culture
 Peer Tutoring: NHS student tutoring program provide after school tutoring
support

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Advanced Academics is for the
PREPARED
Rigor ≠ More work…BALANCE is key
Time Management and
organizational skills
Play to strengths and interest areas
when selecting courses
 Supports college and/career goals

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 All registration materials are located on the
WPHS website through the Student Services
office
http://www.fcps.edu/WestPotomacHS/stud
entservices/studentservices.html
 Further information on Advanced Academic
Programs can be found on the FCPS website
http://www.fcps.edu/is/aap/index.shtml

20. Academic Advising 2020-21
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• What is it?
• Process to select your 7 classes for 2020-21
• Why is it important?
• Determines staffing at WPHS to ensure you get the classes
you select
• Class changes are never a guarantee! So take time to
make these important decisions.
• Visit Student Service website for more course
information!

21. Resources
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• Feedback from teachers and school counselors
• Academic Days of Emphasis – January 16 and 17
• Individual student meetings with school counselors
• Rising 12th – Via English in January
• Rising 11th and 10th Graders – Via PE in February
• Students: Miss your advising meeting? Stop by and see your
counselor to reschedule.
• Current 9-11th Electives Fairs
• Wednesday, January 15, 2020
• Students can see Electives Fair handout on their “Class
of” Google Classroom

22. Resource for Academic Advising
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• WPHS Student Services Website

23. New this year - Online Course Selection
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• Course selection in StudentVue for 2020-21 is now live
and can be accessed under “Course Request.”
• Students can review the PowerPoint posted to their
“Class of” Google Classroom
• Course selection cannot be done through the app – it
must be via a computer web browser.
• After meeting with your counselor, your selections will
be “locked.” Any changes would need to go through
your counselor.
• Parents/Guardians can see course selections in
ParentVue, but cannot make selections or changes.

24. How to Enter your Course Requests
in SIS
1- Log in to your SIS StudentVue account:
https://sisstudent.fcps.edu/

25. How to Enter your Course Requests
in SIS
1. On the left side bar, select
2. To enter course requests: click

26. Very Important: Search for classes to
select by course ID number.

27. How to Remove a Course

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Viewing Course Requests in ParentVUE

29. Typical 10-12th Schedule
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• English
• Social Studies
• Math
• Science
• PE or elective
• World Language or Elective
• Elective

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Economics and Personal Finance
• Multiple ways to complete this requirement
• Traditional EPF course (612000)
• AP Micro/Macro Economics
• Self-paced EPF as 8th course/summer course (Registration
now open online!)
• Fee associated with course (with sliding scale available)
• Online EPF (full course) – summer
• Summer Class fees apply
• Consider all options in determining what is best for you
• We encourage course in 11th/12th grade
• Wise Test – counts for CTE Credential Requirement for
Standard Diploma – make sure to take it!

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Things to do before selecting classes:
• Talk with teachers both tonight and current
classroom teacher
• Discuss student interest/motivation
• Review overall workload of seven courses
• Balance with other commitments (extra-curricular
activities, family time, leisure, etc.)
• Time management and organizational skills are
important

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Student Wellness
• It is important to keep overall wellness in mind
during academic advising season
• Talk with your child – balancing rigor, activities, and
overall wellness
• Review how current year is going, compared to
previous years
• Think about what next year might include? Leading
a club? Applying to college?

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Action Items
• Students should select their classes in StudentVue
• Students will select seven courses and at least one
alternate elective
• Seek out teacher Feedback (HN/AP – expected to
stay in the course through October 1)
• Work with your counselor
• For more information, visit our website:
https://westpotomachs.fcps.edu/student-services

34. Upcoming Events
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• WPHS HS Electives Fair
• Wednesday January 15
• Academic Days of Emphasis
• Thursday and Friday, January 16 and 17
• Course Selection Meetings with School Counselor
• Rising 12th Grade - January 21-31, 2020 via Eng 11
• Rising 11th Grade – February 3-14, 2020 via PE 10
• Rising 10th Grade – February 17-28, 2020 via PE 9

35. Electives Fair – 1/15/2020
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• WPHS HS Electives Fair – Wednesday January 15
• Bell Schedule will be periods 1, 7, 5, 3
• Students can review elective fair options on their
“Class of” Google Classroom
• On January 13, students need to complete the Google
form on their “Class of” Google Classroom identifying
which sessions they will attend.
• Students will receive an email to their fcpsschools.edu
email confirming which sessions they selected –
reference this email on Wednesday 1/15 for the fair.

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What’s next??
6:00-6:55pm
• Rising 9th Grade Presentation – Main Auditorium
• Rising 10-12th Grade Presentation – Kogelman
7:05-8:20pm
• Curriculum Breakout Sessions – See Handout
• Electives Open House – Cafeteria

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Thank you and Go Wolverines!!