During this time, your child will bring home their course selection materials. It is imperative that you review this information with your student as course offerings are dependent upon enrollment and school staffing decisions are based on the course selections students make. Please know, to ensure appropriate placement, all course selections will be discussed with and reviewed by the school counselor.

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Rising 7th Grade Events

• 🚧January 6, Recorded Curriculum Information Available (School Website)
• January 14: Rising 7th Grade Curriculum Night (6:00 pm-8:00 pm, Hughes MS), Click here for event information (español, العربية).
• January 22: Elementary Visits to Hughes MS by Aldrin, Armstrong, Fox Mill, Forest Edge, Lake Anne, Sunrise Valley
• January 23: Elementary Visits to Hughes MS by Clearview, Crossfield, Dogwood, Terraset, and Hunters Woods
• February 3-13: Counselors Visit 6th Grade Classes to Help with Course Selection
• February 21: Rising 7th Grade Course Selections Due to Elementary School Counselors

Rising 8th Grade Events

• February 11: Rising 8th Grade Curriculum Night (6:00 pm - 7:30 pm, Hughes MS Lecture Hall)
• February 18-21: One on One Academic Advising with Counselors (Science Classes)
• February 28: Rising 8th Grade Course Selections Due

Rising 9th Grade Events

• January 8: Herndon HS Counselor Visit (9:30-10:29, 3rd Period and Flex classes)
• January 9: South Lakes Curriculum Night (6:30 pm, South Lakes HS)
• January 9: Herndon Curriculum Night (6:30 pm, Herndon HS)
• January 10-17: Rising 9 Academic Advising Lessons by Hughes Counselors (Science Classes)
• February 1: High School Curricular Transfer Application Window Opens
• February 18-21: South Lakes One on One Academic Advising (Hughes MS Library)
• February 28: Herndon High School Course Selections Due
• March 11: South Lakes High School Course Selections Due
• May 1: High School Curricular Transfer Application Window Closes

Curriculum Menu

🚧Coming soon

Course Catalog

• Course Catalog Online for Grade 7
• Course Catalog Online for Grade 8
• Course Catalog Online for Grade 9 (South Lakes HS)
• Course Catalog Online for Grade 9 (Herndon HS)

7th and 8th Course Selection Sheets

🚧Coming soon

Phyllis Degraffenried - 8th grade students with the last name A-Lee

Mark Blocker - 8th grade students with the last name Lei-Z

Karen Bach - 7th grade students with the last name A-K

Angel Evins - 7th grade students with the last name L-Z

View our fill staff on the Student Services page.

Why Should You Be Interested in Open Enrollment Honors Courses in Middle School?

Challenge Yourself!
Open enrollment honors courses in FCPS provide opportunities for students to go beyond course standards in a specific subject(s). 

• Pick areas where you feel you have a strength or interest!
• Push yourself to develop new skills and expertise!
• Experience a new challenge!

Explore Your Passions and Develop Your Talents!
Open enrollment honors courses help talent development for all students. 

• Get personal support for success!
• Dive deep into subjects you enjoy, from literature to science to history.
• Self-assess and celebrate your own growth!

Learn in Engaging Ways!
Open enrollment honors courses focus on expertise and deeper learning.

• Go beyond grade level standards!
• Engage in ”deeper thinking” advanced academic curriculum and strategies.
• Collaborate more with peers!
• Focus on the process of learning: Inquiry, design, revision and sharing!

Take Ownership Over Your Learning!
In open enrollment honors courses you’ll experience:

• A different structure and pace! Some lessons may be compacted or move faster to allow for more time to do hands-on projects and activities!
• More independence and autonomy in your learning, giving you the freedom to explore your interests and be in control of your learning!

What Are You Waiting For?
Share your interests in taking honors courses with your parents, school counselor, and teacher!

Use the checklist below (or this flyer) to help you decide which honors classes you might be interested in.

High School Curricular Transfer Application Window: February 1 – May 1
Program availability is indicated in the application - FCPS Student Transfer Information.
Advanced Placement (AP) or International Baccalaureate (IB), World Language, Academy, Global STEM (Edison HS Only)

South Lakes High School Information

South Lakes Academic Advising Website

South Lakes counselors will enter student course selections into SIS during Academic Advising meetings.

Herndon High School Information 

Herndon High School 9^th Grade Course Selection Sheet. Students may reference this course selection sheet when making their course choices, however, students should enter their final classes directly into SIS, by February 28.

• FCPS Graduation Requirements
• High School Course Sequencing