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Monday, January 12th- Leestown Middle School
Tuesday, January 13th- Bryan Station Middle School
Wednesday, January 14th- Winburn Middle School
Helpful Items:
Slides from 8th grade In-class presentation
Course Directory and Helpful information about BSHS (including graduation requirements)- go.fcps.net/bshscoursedirectory
Global Electives for rising 9th - use this document to decide what electives to take
Slide deck of some Electives offered - Click here
Not all electives we offer are listed in slides- use course directory for courses not listed.
Not all courses are open 9th grade- BE SURE TO CHECK REQUIREMENTS.
Frequently Asked Questions are located below.
Frequently Asked Questions
I am interested in taking Health and PE prior to the start of my Freshman year.
FCPS will not be offering online PE but students may register to take PE in-person. This course will be offered tentatively June 3-16. .
If interested in taking Health, students/parents may complete the pre-registration form– <insert link>
What does a schedule at BSHS typically look like?
A student will have a total of 8 classes– with 4 classes on A Day, and another 4 classes on B days.
Monday and Wednesdays are A days and Tuesday and Thursdays are B days. Fridays rotate between A/B days.
How many days can students attend The Hill? One Day - One Program
For rising freshmen, it is recommended that students attend only one day at the Hill so the student can stay on track with graduation requirements.
What are Dual Credit Classes?
Dual Credit Classes are courses that are offered through a College/University and the student gets both high school and college credit.
Can freshmen take Dual Credit classes? If so, what are their choices?
Most 9th do not take dual credit beginning in Aug. There is no funding for 9th grade core, but they do have funding for CTE.
In January, students in Computer Lit or Intro to Media Arts may transition to the dual credit version of that course, once we see how well they perform in high school and how well they are at turning work in on time. We do not want a 9th grader to mess up their college transcript if they are not ready for a college course.
Do freshmen have to pay for Dual Credit classes?
Freshman do not have to pay for CTE (Career Based Dual Credit classes) but would for Core classes (ex. English, Math etc).
What are Advanced Placement (AP) classes?
Advanced Placement courses (most often referred to as AP classes) are college-level courses taught in high school. Students can earn college credit by passing a national AP exam at the end of the course. Taking AP classes shows colleges you are prepared for rigorous, college-level work, and can save you money on tuition.
Can freshmen take Advanced Placement classes? If so, what are their choices?
Yes. AP Human Geography
Does it cost money to take AP classes?
The course is free. The exam costs $40. Students that qualify for free/reduced lunch through the federal assistance program take the exam free of charge.
Are ALL freshmen required to take Freshman Seminar?
Yes.
How can I make sure I am able to continue taking Band/Orchestra?
All Band/Orchestra students must select Band/Orchestra as one of their electives if they want to continue those classes in high school.
I got into The Hill/Locust Trace, what do I do now?
You will receive an email from someone at the school in which you were accepted asking you to accept your invitation. YOU MUST ACCEPT, otherwise you will be scheduled for classes full time at BSHS and you will lose your spot.
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