Postcards will be mailed out to all 8th-grade students informing them of these events.
Eighth-grade students and their parents are invited to investigate the variety of specialty programs available to students as high school options. Two general information sessions will introduce PWCS specialty programs and offer an overview of the application process. Representatives from specialty programs, career and technical education, and JROTC programs will be present to answer your questions.
Information presentations will be offered in both English and Spanish.
Stonewall Jackson High School
October 22, 2019
7 - 9 p.m.
(Western programs - Battlefield, Brentsville,
Patriot, Stonewall Jackson)
Gar-Field High School
October 21, 2019
7 - 9 p.m.
(Eastern programs - Forest Park, Gar-Field, Potomac, Woodbridge)
County-wide programs will attend both evenings
(Colgan, Freedom, GS&IP, Hylton, Osbourn Park)
View the PWCS Specialty Programs webpage for more information.
INFORMATION ABOUT SCHOOL SPECIFIC PROGRAMS AND HOW TO APPLY:
SPECIALTY PROGRAMS APPLICATIONS
NEED SOME HELP DECIDING WHAT YOU ARE INTERESTED IN PURSUING? Go to http://www.vacareerview.org/ and explore careers based on what your interests!
Moving On Up - Transition to High School
Parent Meeting - October 14 - 10:30 - 11:30 am in the cafeteria to see what to expect in 8th grade and beyond!
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Transition to High School 2020 to see what was discussed concerning 8th grade requirements, high school requirements and options that are available for our students. It's not too early to start thinking ..... high school scheduling starts in January! Students will be getting this presentation the week of October 16. Most Specialty Program applications are due Feb 1, 2020!
High School Course Catalog is here! 2020-2021 Course Catalog
School
Information Meeting 11/13/2019 and 1/13/2020 at 7:00 pm
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Osbourn Park High School
Information Meeting December 4, 2019 and January 8, 2020 at 6:30 pm
Patriot High School
Information Meeting October 29, 2019 at 7:00 pm and January 15, 2020 at 6:00 pm
On Wednesday, January 15th at 6pm, Patriot High School will be hosting an event which will include:
6pm-6:30pm Rising 9th grade Parent Orientation Information – Mr. Joe Banks will discuss the registration process, levels of classes, scheduling and graduation requirements
6:30pm-7pm Specialty Program Information – Ms. Katie Swanson will discuss the AP Scholars, Building Trades, Culinary, PLTW and Teachers for Tomorrow Programs
7pm-8pm Electives Fair in Commons 2– Teachers from each content area will discuss electives offered within that content area
Stonewall Jackson High School Announcements
Information Meeting November 14, 2019 and January 9, 2020 at 6:30 pm
Thomas Jefferson School of Technology
2019-2020 Governor's School
Could a Regional Governor's School Be in Your Future?
PWCS students have two great options to explore a Governor’s School for high school, The Governor’s School @ Innovation Park and Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology. Find out more at one of two information sessions held at George Mason University, Science & Tech Campus
• October 12, 2019, 9 a.m., and
• December 19, 2019, 9 a.m.
View the announcement for details.
Click here for more information about this program in cooperation with George Mason University.