High School Information Night November 4, 2019
Cintia Johnson, Interim Superintendent
High School Principals Dr. Chris Willmore Dr. Gregg Robertson Bridget Loft Wakefield Washington-Liberty Yorktown 3
High School Principals Margaret Chung Dr. Casey Robinson Cleveland James Dr. Barbara Thompson Arlington Career Center H-B Woodlawn Langston Continuation Arlington Community HS 4
APS 2018-24 Strategic Plan Goal One : Student Success - Multiple Pathways to Success for All Students Goal Two : Student Well-Being - Healthy, Safe, and Supported Students Goal Three : Engaged Workforce Goal Four : Operational Excellence Goal Five : Partnerships - Strong and Mutually Supportive Partnerships 5
2019-20 Strategic Plan Priorities • Increased achievement for all reporting groups on division and state assessments shows progress toward eliminating the opportunity gap. • Key findings on student surveys, including the Your Voice Matters and Youth Risk Behavior Surveys will show an improvement in mental health measures and access to mental health resources. • All students can identify at least one school-based adult who supports and encourages their academic and personal growth. 6
High School Curriculum 7
Transitioning to High School New Increase eased Explore e Op Opportun unit itie ies Respon onsib ibil ilit ity y Possibi bilit itie ies 8
High School Schedule 8:09 a.m. – First Bell 8:19 a.m. – High School Start Time 3:01 p.m. – High School Release 9
Course Selection Timeline January • Middle School Counselor “Transition to High School” meetings • All lotteries completed February • High school counselors to visit middle schools for course selection sessions • Deadline to accept admissions • Rising 9th grade course request forms due Summer 2020 • High school orientations *Timeline is subject to change 10
Program of Studies The Program of Studies is written for students and parents to outline general and specific information regarding curricular offerings and services in Arlington Public Schools. Graduation Options/Requirements • Standard Diploma • Advanced Studies Diploma 11
Graduation Requirements Standard Diploma - 22 Standard Credits - 5 Verified Credits Advanced Diploma - 26 Standard Credits - 5 Verified Credits 12
Additional Graduation Requirements • Completion of 'Honors" Course ➢ Advanced Placement ➢ International Baccalaureate ➢ Dual Enrolled ➢ Career and Technical Education Credential • Virtual Course • Training in emergency first aid, cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), and the use of automated external defibrillators (AED) 13
VA SOL Testing Requirements: Verified Credits 9th Grade *End-of-Course (EOC) • Must sit for EOC Math SOL • Must sit for EOC Science SOL (Biology or EOC Science) 10th Grade • No SOLs unless: • Student needs Verified Credit (VC) in Math, Science, or History • If student has not taken Biology 11th Grade • Must Test EOC Reading and Writing SOL • Student needs Verified Credit in Math, Science, or History 12th Grade • Test only if the student needs a verified credit in one or more of the four areas required for graduation (Math, Science, History, and English) 14
Arlington Tech The Arlington Tech program allows students to: • Participate in project-based learning • Earn early college credit • Learn industry credentialing skills • Gain work experience through work-based internships 15
Dual Enrollment Benefits of Dual Enrollment: College Credit • Enhanced Rigor • Taught by APS Educators in • APS Buildings Eases Transition from High • School to College Lower Cost of College • 16
Get Involved • Participate in extracurricular activities • Join the Student Council Association (SCA) at your school • Join a team or club that supports your passions • Become a member of the marching band or choir 17
Profile of a Virginia Graduate 18
Preparing For Success Beyond High School What qualities do you look for when hiring a teacher or counselor? 19
Characteristics of Success
Neighborhood High Schools 21
Neighborhood Schools Three Neighborhood High School Boundary Zones • Wakefield • Washington-Liberty • Yorktown 22
Neighborhood Transfers Every student is guaranteed admission to the high school serving the attendance area in which the student resides and neighborhood transfers are available “to the extent possible given financial constraints and capacity limits. ” • APS will announce the number of neighborhood transfers available on Feb. 3, 2020 following the Superintendent’s Annual Enrollment Update • Transfers will be based on Fall 2019 10-Year projections and school capacity • This change to the neighborhood transfer process will allow us to provide an accurate number of neighborhood transfer slots for schools that will be accepting transfers 23
Neighborhood Transfers Application Timeline • Online Application Form Dates: ➢ Transfer Numbers Announced: Feb. 3, 2020 ➢ Opens: Feb. 24, 2020 at 8 a.m. ➢ Closes: March 16, 2020 at 4 p.m. • Lotteries to be held at the APS Welcome Center ➢ March 23, 2020 (if needed) • Notifications to be sent on March 30, 2020 • Families must Confirm/Decline ➢ By April 10, 2019 *High school neighborhood transfer waitlists will be maintained by the APS Welcome Center until May 1, 2020. 24
Option High Schools & Programs 25
Option Schools/Programs Option Schools/Programs – Provide specialized instructional programs. Equitable access available to all APS students. 1. Arlington Tech @ the Arlington Career Center 2. H-B Woodlawn Secondary Program 3. Wakefield – AP Network 4. Wakefield – Dual Language Immersion 5. IB @ Washington-Liberty Transportation is provided to eligible students attending Option High Schools or Programs 26
H-B Woodlawn Slot Allocation Families interested in attending H-B Woodlawn must apply for admission online based on their current middle school. The following is the middle school slot allocation for H-B Woodlawn: • Dorothy Hamm – 3 • Swanson – 4 • Gunston – 4 • Williamsburg – 4 • Jefferson – 5 • Outside of APS - 1 • Kenmore – 5 27
Options & Transfers Application Portal • Families must create an account on the Online Application Portal to complete an option or transfer application. • Accounts need either an email address or phone number. • Families will be able to easily complete, update or change applications for all of their students. • The application can be accessed using a PC, tablet, or smartphone. • Families can select to receive their lottery notification via text, email or both. • Families will be able to check their waitlist status through the Online Application Portal. 28
Option Programs Application Process Timeline • Online Application Form Dates: ➢ Opens: Nov. 4, 2019 at 10 p.m. ➢ Closes: Jan. 17, 2020 at 4 p.m. • Lotteries to be held at the APS Welcome Center ➢ Jan. 29, 2020 (if needed) • Notifications to be sent on Feb. 7, 2020 • Families must Confirm/Decline ➢ By Feb. 21, 2020 *Waitlists no longer rollover from the previous year, so families have to reapply each year to be included in the lottery. 29
Additional Information 30
School Information Sessions The School Board Timeframe to Apply: Nov. 4, 2019 - Jan. 17, 2020 School Information Sessions High School Session Date & Time Dec. 5, 2019 Wakefield (Immersion & AP Network) 7 p.m. Dec. 4, 2019 Washington-Liberty 7 p.m. Dec. 3, 2019 Yorktown 7 p.m. Dec. 11, 2019 (MS & HS) H-B Woodlawn 7 p.m. Nov. 25 & Dec. 10, 2019 Arlington Tech 7 p.m. 31
Next - Information Tables Information Tables in the Main Hallway • Options & Transfers Information: APS Welcome Center and School & Community Relations Staff – directly across from auditorium • APS Substance Abuse Counselors • APS World Languages • Arlington Addiction Recovery Initiative • Arlington County Department of Child Behavioral Health • Arlington Partnership for Children, Youth & Families • Arlington Transportation Partners ( iRide & Transit ) • Census 2020 • Northern Virginia Community College (NVCC/NOVA) • Project Peace • School Health • Special Education Parent Resource Center 32
Next — Individual School Sessions Individual School Presentations 7:45 - 8:15 and 8:25 - 8:55 School Room Arlington Tech Little Theatre H-B Woodlawn Cafeteria Wakefield 1404 Washington-Liberty Auditorium Yorktown 1421 Arlington Community HS Resource Table Langston Continuation HS Resource Table 33
Contact APS Engage with APS! For additional information or questions, facebook.com/ArlingtonPublicSchools please contact: twitter.com/APSVirginia APS Welcome Center youtube.com/AETVaps 2110 Washington Blvd. @apsvirginia Arlington, VA 22204 703-228-8000 www.apsva.us schooloptions@apsva.us 34
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