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High School Information
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Announcements
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Here are the dates for the High School Program Opportunities County Information Nights. Postcards will be mailed out to all 8th grade students informing them of these events. 

 

Monday, October 24, 2016

Gar-Field High School

7 - 9 p.m. 

(Eastern end programs will be represented on this evening)

 

Tuesday, October 25, 2016

Stonewall Jackson High School

7 - 9 p.m.

(Western end programs will be represented on this evening)

 

County-wide programs will be represented on both evenings (CFPA @ Colgan, CISL @ Hylton, CENS @ Freedom, Biotech & Pre-Governor's School @ Osbourn Park). Governor's School @ Innovation Park will also be represented both evenings. 

INFORMATION ABOUT SCHOOL SPECIFIC PROGRAMS AND HOW TO APPLY:  TRANSITION TO HS PRESENTATION

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Brentsville District High School Announcements

Brentsville District High School Cambridge Specialty Program Information Night will be held this Wednesday, Nov. 16 at 7:00.  We will start with a general session in the auditorium. Our second info night will be on January 11.

Brentsville counselors will be here to schedule students for the 2017-2018 school year on MARCH 21 @ 8:30.

Students attending Brentsville as freshmen in 2017-2018 are invited to attend a course request information night Thursday, March 9 at 7:00 p.m. in the Brentsville auditorium. The following information will be shared: general freshmen course loads, specialty program information (to include general course and Cambridge comparisons), elective options, forms, middle school meeting dates, and contacts.



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Stonewall Jackson High School Announcements
Stonewall Jackson HS is hosting an IB Informational Meeting for rising 9th graders Thursday November 17th at 7 pm in the Stonewall auditorium.

Stonewall Jackson Counselors will be here to schedule students for 9th grade on Tuesday, Feb 7.

8th grade students interested in the IB Program at Stonewall Jackson High School:

FIND OUT MORE ABOUT WHAT IB CAN DO FOR YOU!

Information meeting January 12th, 2017 6:30  PM in the auditorium  at Stonewall Jackson High School


For more information about the IB Programme, click here:  IB Information
For 10 Reasons that you should be part of the IB Programme, click here:  10 Reasons

Rising 9th grade Parent Night - On Thursday, February 9, 2017 at 6:30 pm, Stonewall Jackson High School will host Rising 9th Grade Parent Information Night.  This is an opportunity to learn about high school, Stonewall Jackson, and valuable resources to help navigate the next 4 years.  Representatives from our Specialty Programs will discuss pertinent information.  Freshmen elective opportunities will also be on display.  Se habla espanol

Students who have completed their high school scheduling should return the pink copy with a parent signature and any needed changes to the School Counseling Office.  You keep the yellow copy.  You will receive a final copy to review in June. If you were absent the day that the counselors were here, we will be contacting you to make this up. 
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Battlefield High School Announcements

Battlefield IT Specialty Program Information Night – November 17th

The Battlefield Information Technology specialty program will have an informational meeting on Thursday, November 17th, at 7PM, in the Battlefield auditorium. The informational session is designed for rising freshmen, and current Battlefield students who are not currently in the specialty program, but would like to join. The presentation will include details on: graphic arts, networking, programming, Project Lead the Way, robotics and web technologies. For more information, please contact Mr. Joseph Huddle huddlejc@pwcs.edu.  

 Note: Battlefield HS will be accepting transfer students on a limited basis.  A lottery will be held for the selection of transfer students.

Rising 9th Grade Parent Night was on January 24th.  The presentation is on the BHS website:

 

BHS website --> Our School --> Counseling Center --> Documents & Downloads

 

There is also a sample copy of the 9th grade course selection form, BHS scheduling guidelines, and the 2017-2018 PWCS Course Catalog along with it.


PRE AP SUMMER ASSIGNMENTS:

Below is a link to the page on the Battlefield website that contains PreAP summer assignments.  


https://battlefieldhs.pwcs.edu/cms/One.aspx?portalId=415283&pageId=429566

 



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Thomas Jefferson School of Technology Announcements

PrepMate, the publisher of SHSAT / TJHSST Practice Tests, offers a 3-day TJ Test Prep Workshop in Fairfax, VA, during the Thanksgiving weekend.
For more information, go to:  www.PrepMate.com/TJ 
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An information meeting at Benton Middle School on September 27.  For more information follow this Link  
Powerpoint Presentation from the meeting:   click here:    Presentation
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*****  Applications are now available at https://www.fcps.edu/registration/thomas-jefferson-high-school-science-and-technology-admissions/freshman-winter

See Mrs. Wark or Mrs. Powers for more information

Application timeline:
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Important Dates for 2016 - 2017 Winter Round

  • September 19, 2016 – Online applications available.
  • October 7, 2016 – Deadline to request Algebra 1 waiver
  • October 14, 2016 – APPLICATION DEADLINE
  • December 3, 2016 – Admissions Test 
  • December 10, 2016 – Inclement weather date for Admissions Test
  • January 13, 2017 – Applicants receive semifinalist pool notification through online system
  • January 27, 2017 – Entry by Applicants of Teacher Recommendation Information Deadline
  • January 28, 2017 – Student Information Sheet/Essay administration
  • February 11, 2017 – Inclement Weather date for Student Information Sheet/Essay administration
  • February 13, 2017 – Teacher Recommendations due
  • April 30, 2017 – Final admissions decisions posted/mailed no later than this date

THE APPLICATION DEADLINE FOR FRESHMAN WINTER ROUND APPLICANTS  (TJHSST CLASS OF 2021) IS OCTOBER 14, 2016 by 4:00 p.m.
 
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2016-2017 Governor's School  

Click here for more information about this program in cooperation with George Mason University.  
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Patriot High School  

Patriot HS Specialty Program and Incoming 9th Grade Info Night

Parents, please join the Patriot High School Specialty Programs staff and Counseling Department as they present together for the Specialty Programs/9th Grade Parent Orientation Night on January 18th at 7 pm in the Auditorium. This event will focus on the Specialty Programs offered, 9th grade class selection/registration process, and graduation requirements. Parents, please understand that this is solely an academic orientation, not the comprehensive "Freshman Orientation" which happens in late summer.



Patriot High School Counselors will be here Friday, Feb 3 to schedule students for 9th grade.  Information about scheduling will be coming home on Jan. 19.
Patriot High School Rising 9th Grade Parent Information Night Powerpoint - follow this link to view:    Patriot Powerpoint

 

Follow the link below to see exactly what you need to do for graduation!

http://studentservices.departments.pwcs.edu/modules/cms/pages.phtml?pageid=288174&=1e4133f29e9405f6bc39192a417dd124


Students who have completed their high school scheduling should return the yellow copy with a parent signature and any needed changes to the School Counseling Office.  You keep the pink copy.  You will receive a final copy to review in June. If you were absent the day that the counselors were here, we will be contacting you to make this up. 

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Osbourn Park High School

Counselors will be here to schedule students zoned for OP as well as those who have been accepted into their specialty programs on Friday, March 3 at 10:30.   If you are absent, we will schedule you at a later date. 

Osbourn Park will host a Scheduling Curriculum Information Fair/Open House on Tuesday, January 24 , 2017 from 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.  Parents and students will have an opportunity to visit with department chairs and teacher from various departments to discuss course offerings and address any questions they may have.  Information sessions will be held throughout the evening.

 

Osbourn Park High School will host a Freshman and New Student Orientation from 6:30-8:30 pm on Thursday April 27, 2017. This is a great opportunity to learn about our specialty programs, meet department representatives, club sponsors, athletic coaches, and other OPHS organizations. Informative breakout sessions will be held throughout the evening. Hope to see you there!