Briar Woods High School

22525 Belmont Ridge Road

Ashburn, Virginia 20148

Phone: 703-957-4400, Fax: 703-542-5923 www.lcps.org/bwhs CEEB: 470-061, VADOE: 053-0420

Principal: Sheila Alzate ______

SCHOOL PROFILE – Briar Woods High School is a comprehensive public high school for grades 9 through 12. Opened in 2005, Briar Woods is located in Loudoun County, Virginia; a suburban community 30 miles northwest of Washington, D.C. Loudoun County is one of the fastest growing counties in the nation. Of our 1614 students, 371 are members of the senior class. Briar Woods High School is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools and the Virginia Board of Education. Briar Woods High School is a member of the National Association of College Admission Counselors and complies with the NACAC Statement of Principles of Good Practice: NACAC’s Code of Ethics and Professional Practices.

CURRICULUM INFORMATION POST-HIGH SCHOOL EDUCATION Class The following are the highest level courses offered in: of 2019 - 403 total graduates English: AP English Literature and Composition, AP English 4-year college ...... 84% Language and Composition, DE English 12 Math: AP Computer Science A, AP Calculus AB, AP Calculus BC, 2-year college ...... 10% AP Statistics, Dual Enrollment Multivariable Calculus Other education, military ...... 2% Social Studies: AP US & Comparative Government, AP U.S. Work ...... 4% History, AP Psychology, AP World History, AP Macro & Micro Economics, AP Human Geography, DE US History, Science: AP Biology, AP Chemistry, AP Physics C, AP SAT MEAN SCORES, Class of 2019 Environmental Science, DE Independent Science Research EBRW Math World Languages: AP French Language, AP German Language, 615 610 AP Latin, AP Spanish Language, Mandarin Chinese 3, American Sign Language 4 Honors Fine Arts: AP Studio Art, AP Music Theory ACT AVERAGE SCORES, Class of 2018 SPECIAL CURRICULUM FEATURES Composite Score AOS: Academy of Science – Offers an extremely rigorous 25.5 integrated math and science program for students selected through a competitive admissions process. GPA DISTRIBUTION, Class of 2019 AET: Academy of Engineering and Technology – Integrated A = 63% B = 32% C = 4% program for grades 9 & 10 with a strong STEM focus. D = <1% F = 0% Competitive admissions process. Program begins 8/29/2016. MATA: Monroe Advanced Technical Academy – Offers advanced technical training to LCPS students, including industry-standard certifications and licensure, as well as LOUDOUN COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS NOTICE OF college credit through articulations agreements. CONFIDENTIALITY OF RELEASED STUDENT RECORDS: The DE: Dual Enrollment and Early Admissions – Students may select attached scholastic records are released to you under allowable from classes at Briar Woods High School, Northern Virginia provisions of Public Law 93-380 Section 438 on the condition that you Community College or other area colleges to earn both college will not permit any other party to have access to these records or will and high school credits. not release the information contained therein in personally identifiable V: Virtual High School – Courses that are taken online through form to any other party without written consent of the student (if 18 years of age or older or attending an institution of post-secondary Virtual Loudoun. education) or the parents of the student (if under 18 years of age and AP: Advanced Placement – Contains at least first-year college not attending an institution of post-secondary education). level work. H: Honors – Most rigorous, exceeds grade level norms. SCHOOL COUNSELORS, Seniors assigned by last name A: Academic – Demanding, often exceeds grade level norms. Dave Royhab………………………………………….………….Director Susan James...... A - Che SOL Statement Elizabeth Dekenipp ...... Chi - Gh Scores on Virginia Standards of Learning (SOL) Tests are Tobi Rouse ...... Gi - La NOT factored into student’s grades. Edna Rivera ...... Le - N Kimberley Pond ...... O -Se Class Rank Rick Mondloch ...... Sh – Z ▪ All seniors pursuing a Standard or Advanced Studies Diploma are ranked. ▪ Class Rank is reported on seniors’ transcripts. ▪ Non-graded and Pass/Fail classes are excluded from rank. ▪ AP & DE courses receive 1.0 weighting. ▪ AOS, AET, & Honors receive .5 weighting.

Loudoun County Public Schools School Counseling Supervisor

School Counseling Services Dr. Tracy Jackson 21000 Education Court Ashburn, VA 20148 School Counseling Specialist 571-252-1017 Ms. Heather Ross

Loudoun County, located in the Commonwealth of Virginia Dual Enrollment classes are weighted at 0.5; for the boasts a population of approximately 402,561, making it graduating class of 2020 and beyond, Dual Enrollment Virginia's third-most populous county. Loudoun County is classes are weighted at 1.0. part of the Washington–Arlington–Alexandria, DC–VA– MD–WV Metropolitan Statistical Area. Loudoun County is Post High School Graduation Class of 2018 home to Dulles International Airport and numerous 4-year college 66% technology companies, as 70% of the world’s internet traffic 2-year college 22% flows through the county’s 520 square miles. Other education 3% Geographically, it is bounded on the north by the Potomac Military 2% River; the south by Prince William and Fauquier Counties, Employment 4% on the west by the Blue Ridge Mountains; and on the east, by Fairfax County. It is the home of seven colleges and SAT/ACT MEAN SCORES, Class of 2018 universities. ERW Math ACT Composite Score

Loudoun County Public Schools serves over 82,000 students National 536 531 20.8 within 90 schools and two centers, the Academies of Virginia 567 550 23.9 Loudoun and Douglass Center. Currently, the division LCPS 598 586 25.1 consists of 15 high, 1 intermediate, 16 middle and 58 elementary schools utilizing a K-5, 6-8, 8-9, 9-12 grade-level Graduation Requirements for students who entered 9th configuration. In addition, it services Pre-Kindergarten and grade through 2017-2018 adult education programs. The student body is culturally Advanced Studies Diploma Required Units diverse with a population that is 48% White, 22% Asian, English 4 18% Hispanic, 7% African American, and 5% Multi-Racial, Math 4 <1% American Indian with 19% Economically Social Sciences 4 Disadvantaged, 16% English Learners, and 11% students Laboratory Science 4 with disabilities. Students in Loudoun County Public World Language 3 Schools come from 143 countries and speak 118 different Health and Physical Education 2 languages. Fine Art or CTE 1 Economics & Personal Finance 1 Curriculum Electives 3 Loudoun County Public Schools offers a robust selection of Total Credits (9 verified units of credit) 26 courses including: regular, honors, advanced placement, *Students entering 9th grade in the 2018-2019 school year dual enrollment, special education and courses for English and beyond will need to earn 5 verified units of credit) Learners. The Academies of Loudoun offers courses through the following programs: Academy of Science, Academy of Standard Diploma Required Units Engineering and Technology and Monroe Advanced English 4 Technical Academy. Please see the 2019-2020 Program of Math 3 Studies https://goo.gl/3TqwUp for more information. Social Science 3 Laboratory Science 3 Grading Scale Health and Physical Education 2 A+ 98-100 4.3 C 73-76 2.0 World Language, Fine Art or CTE 2 A 93-97 4.0 C- 70-72 1.7 Economics & Personal Finance 1 A- 90-92 3.7 D+ 67-69 1.3 Electives 4 B+ 87-89 3.3 D 63-66 1.0 Total Credits (6 verified units of credit) 22 B 83-86 3.0 D- 60-62 0.7 *Students entering 9th grade in the 2018-2019 school year B- 80-82 2.7 F 0-59 0.0 and beyond will need to earn 5 verified units of credit. C+ 77-79 2.3 X = Exempt, G = Ungraded, P = Passed, N = Not Passed, Diplomas Awarded, Class of 2018 I = Incomplete, WP = Withdrawn Passing, WF = Withdrawn Advanced Studies 72% Failing Standard and Other Diplomas 23% GED, Certificates and Other Non-Grads 1% GPA Calculation and Class Rank Grade point average and class rank include all classes for Class of 2018 Scholarship Information which high school credit bearing courses was earned or Total amount offered: $112,419,523.00 could have been earned. Advanced Placement classes are Total amount accepted: $58,505,588.00 given a weight at 1.0. High school Honors classes are weighted at 0.5. For the graduating class of 2019 and prior,

ACADEMIES OF LOUDOUN 42075 Loudoun Academy Drive, Leesburg, Virginia 20175 Phone: 571-252-1980 Dr. Tinell Priddy, Principal www.lcps.org/acl

The Academies of Loudoun opened for the 2018-19 academic year, serving students in the Loudoun County Public School Division. Located in Leesburg, Virginia, 33 miles northwest of Washington, D.C., the Academies of Loudoun merged three LCPS STEM programs into one school: The Academy of Engineering and Technology, the Academy of Science, and Monroe Advanced Technical Academy. LCPS high schools are accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools and the Virginia Board of Education. The Academies of Loudoun is a member of the National Association of College Admission Counselors (NACAC) and complies with the NACAC Code of Ethics and Professional Practices. The Academies of Loudoun is also a member of the National Consortium of Secondary STEM Schools (NCSSS). STUDENT POPULATION SPECIAL CURRICULUM FEATURES 9th Grade 274 History and Mission - The mission of the Academies of Loudoun is to em- 10th Grade 315 power students to explore, research, collaborate, innovate, and to make meaningful contributions to the world in the fields of science, technology, 11th Grade 662 engineering and mathematics. 12th Grade 607 • The Academy of Engineering & Technology (AET) program Total 1858 (established in 2016) strives to provide academic STEM (Science, Tech- nology, Engineering and Mathematics) pathways for students to engage in POST-HIGH SCHOOL EDUCATION PLANS the study of engineering, information technology, and entrepreneurship. AOS MATA Students in the AET program will develop their creative and enterprising 4-year College 99% 37% capacities, engage in engineering and research projects. 2-year College 29% • The Academy of Science (AOS) program (established in 2005) strives to Other Education 1% 19% provide students the opportunity to deeply engage in mathematics, sci- Military 3% ence, and research, to promote creativity and innovation through problem Work 12% solving and collaboration. SAT MEAN SCORES 2018 Total ERW Math • The Monroe Advanced Technical Academy (MATA) program, a Virginia Governor’s STEM Academy, (originally established in 1978) National 1049 529 520 strives to provide significant and relevant learning in Career & Technical State 1110 563 547 Education (CTE) which allows students to explore and innovate while AOS 1497 734 763 preparing for 21st century college and careers. Many of these courses are dual enrolled with Northern Virginia Community College, and all courses ACT MEAN SCORES 2018 Composite Score involve industry certification or credential exams. National 21 Advanced Placement (AP) – Contains at least first year college level work. State 23.9 Students may receive college credit from post-secondary institutions through AOS 33 completion of AP exams. AP courses receive a weight of 1.0. ENROLLMENT BY ETHNICITY/RACE Dual Enrollment (DE) – Students may select from classes at Northern Virginia Community College or other colleges to earn both college and high Asian 44% Multiracial 4% school credits. Dual Enrollment courses receive a weight of 1.0. Black/African-American 4% White 36% Honors (H) – Most rigorous; exceeds grade level norms. Honors courses receive a weight of .5. Hispanic 11% Other <1% ECONOMICALLY DISADVANTAGED Top COLLEGES ATTENDED BY 2019 GRADUATES

Yes 10% No 90% University of Virginia Northern Virginia CC ADMISSIONS Students are offered admissions through a highly competitive process. Students and their Virginia Tech Virginia Commonwealth University parents/guardians must be residents of Loudoun County at the time of their application. George Mason University James Madison University Students are selected on the basis of a review of their application, test scores, transcripts, teacher recommendations, and admissions assessments. Student motivation and a passion Georgia Tech Carnegie Mellon University for STEM are some of most valuable characteristics of successful applicants. Highly moti- vated students who are consistent, dedicated learners have the greatest chance of success. Johnson & Wales University Radford University AWARDS AND DISTINCTIONS AP COURSES OFFERED 2019-2020 National Merit Semi-Finalists AOS 2019: 19 Mathematics Calculus AB, Calculus BC, Computer Science Science Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Environmental Science National Merit Commended Students 2019: AOS 28; MATA 3 DUAL ENROLLMENT COURSES Merit Based Scholarship Awards Academies of Loudoun AET Entrepreneurship I, II 2019: 4.86M Awarded AOS Multivariable Calculus Industry Certifications/Credentials MATA 2019: 87% Pass Rate MATA Intro to Health & Medical Science Medical Lab Technology I, II COUNSELORS Radiology Technology I Pharmacy Technology I, II Mr. Anthony Bauer, Director of School Counseling Ms. Amy Burgess, Counselor Environmental Plant Science Mr. Dan Cuevas, Counselor Administration of Justice I, II Ms. Beth Doyle, Counselor Computer Integrated Engineering and Design I Ms. Michelle Trudel, Counselor Cybersecurity I, II Welding I, II, III NOTICE OF CONFIDENTIALITY OF RELEASED STUDENT RECORDS: HONORS COURSES The attached scholastic records are released to you under allowable provisions of Public Law 93-380 Section 438 on the condition that you will not permit any other

All AET and AOS courses are Honors level unless designated AP or DE. party to have access to these records or will not release the information contained therein in personally identifiable form to any other party without written consent of MATA Courses: CISCO, Computer & Digital Animation I, Emergence Medical Techni- the student (if 18 years of age or older or attending an institution of post-secondary cian, Computer Integrated Engineering and Design II, Radiology II education) or the parents of the student (if under 18 years of age and not attending an institution of post-secondary education).