Academic Advising
Learn about curriculum and electives offered at West Potomac.
Academic Advising and Course Selection
It is imperative that students and families review this information 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 school counselors.
Rising 9th Grade Student Academic Advising Information
10th-12th Grade Students Academic Advising Information
Register for Classes
- 10th - 12th Grade WP Course Offering Sheet
- Follow these steps to request courses in SIS StudentVUE
- Rising 10th - 12th Grade Curriculum Night Presentation
Summer Learning
Self-Directed Economics and Personal Finance Summer 2023 (option to free up an elective)
Summer Learning: Online Campus Classes
Elective Curriculum Information and Video Presentations
- The Password to view elective flipgrid videos is WPHS2023 *Refer to the 9th Grade Course Offerings Sheet for 9th Grade Electives
Academy
West Potomac Academy
- WPA Open House Flyer
- 2022 - 23 Course List
- Course Offerings
- West Potomac Academy Website
- West Potomac Academy dance
- West Potomac Academy physical therapy video
- Medical Assistant/Biotech video
- Intro to nursing
- FCPS Academy Program Videos
Edison Academy
- Video Overview of Edison Academy
- Edison Academy Course Videos (Virtual Electives Fair)
- Course Offerings
- Edison Academy Website
Art
The Password to view elective flipgrid videos is WPHS2023 *Refer to the 9th Grade Course Offerings Sheet for 9th Grade Electives
- Studio Art & Design
- Ceramics
- Sculpture
- 2D Design - Art Journaling
- Painting
- Photography
- Digital Art & Design
- AP Art History
Questions about Art courses? Please contact:
Kristina Nosal ([email protected])
Fine & Performing Arts Department Chair
Career & Technical Education (CTE)
The Password to view elective flipgrid videos is WPHS2023 *Refer to the 9th Grade Course Offerings Sheet for 9th Grade Electives
Business & Information Technology
Family & Consumer Sciences
- Child Development (Course Info)
- Nutrition & Wellness (Course Info)
- Nutrition & Wellness (video)
Marketing
Technology Education
- Technology & Engineering (Video)
- Technology & Engineering (Snapshot List)
- Technology & Engineering (Course List & Descriptions)
Questions about CTE courses? Please contact:
Jamie Carfang ([email protected])
CTE Department Chair
English
The Password to view elective flipgrid videos is WPHS2023 *Refer to the 9th Grade Course Offerings Sheet for 9th Grade Electives
Curriculum Overviews
English Electives Video Presentations
- Black Perspectives in Literature
- Debate
- Film Studies
- Journalism
- Photojournalism (Yearbook)
- Shakespeare Studies
Questions about English courses? Please contact:
Colin O'Grady ([email protected])
English Department Chair
General
The Password to view elective flipgrid videos is WPHS2023 *Refer to the 9th Grade Course Offerings Sheet for 9th Grade Electives
AVID (Advancement Via Individual Determination)
Leadership
Health & Physical Education
The Password to view elective flipgrid videos is WPHS2023 *Refer to the 9th Grade Course Offerings Sheet for 9th Grade Electives
Questions about Health & PE courses? Please contact:
Tracey Vasques ([email protected])
Health & PE Department Chair
Mathematics
The Password to view elective flipgrid videos is WPHS2023 *Refer to the 9th Grade Course Offerings Sheet for 9th Grade Electives
Math Electives Video Presentations
- Probability & Statistics
- Discrete Math
- Precalculus
- Applied Calculus
- AP Statistics
- AP Calculus AB
- AP Calculus BC
- Multivariable Calculus S1
- Matrix Algebra S2
- Computer Science
- Overview of Computer Science Course Offerings
Questions about Math courses? Please contact:
Tiffany Wilson ([email protected])
Math Department Chair
Music
The Password to view elective flipgrid videos is WPHS2023 *Refer to the 9th Grade Course Offerings Sheet for 9th Grade Electives
Questions about Music courses? Please contact:
Kristina Nosal ([email protected])
Fine & Performing Arts Department Chair
Science
The Password to view elective flipgrid videos is WPHS2023 *Refer to the 9th Grade Course Offerings Sheet for 9th Grade Electives
Curriculum Overviews
- Overview of 9th Grade Science Classes
- Science Courses Sequence
- Seal of Excellence in Science and the Environment
Science Electives Video Presentations
- AP Biology
- Chemistry 1 Honors
- AP Chemistry
- Geosystems Honors
- AP Physics 1
- AP Physics C
- Human Anatomy & Physiology
- AP Environmental Science
- Oceanography
Questions about Science courses? Please contact:
Garrett Hubbard ([email protected])
Science Department Chair
Social Studies
The Password to view elective flipgrid videos is WPHS2023 *Refer to the 9th Grade Course Offerings Sheet for 9th Grade Electives
Curriculum Overviews
- Combating Intolerance
- World History 1
- World History 2
- US History
- US/VA Government
- AP World History
- AP US History and Dual Enrollment History
- AP Government and AP Comparative Government
Social Studies Electives Presentations
- World History/Geography 2
- World History/Geo. 2 Honors
- DE VA/US History Dual Enrollment
- AP Combined US & Comp Govt.
- AP Psychology
- AP Economics
- AP Human Geography
- Psychology Sociology
- AP US History
- Women’s History
- Combating Intolerance
- Current Affairs
- World Religions
- AP European History
Questions about Social Studies courses? Please contact:
Brian Bishop ([email protected])
Social Studies Department Chair
Theatre Arts
The Password to view elective flipgrid videos is WPHS2023 *Refer to the 9th Grade Course Offerings Sheet for 9th Grade Electives
Questions about Theatre Arts courses? Please contact:
Kristina Nosal ([email protected])
Fine & Performing Arts Department Chair
World Languages
The Password to view elective flipgrid videos is WPHS2023 *Refer to the 9th Grade Course Offerings Sheet for 9th Grade Electives
- World Languages at WestPo Presentation
- AP Class Curriculum
- German Classes
- French Classes
- Latin Classes
- Spanish at WestPo Presentation
- Spanish 1
- Spanish 4 Class
- Spanish for Careers Application Class
- Spanish 5 Class
- AP Spanish Class
Questions about World Languages courses? Please contact:
Yamalie Rodriguez Figueroa ([email protected])
World Languages Department Chair
Dual Enrollment
Dual enrollment courses are taught at the high school by an FCPS teacher and offer college credit through agreements with a college or university.
- FCPS Public Dual Enrollment Site
- Dual Enrollment Portal
- Student Google Resource Site – Students should use FCPS Google email/login
Meet your West Potomac Counselors
School Counselors
Lauren Creighton
Student Last Name Alpha Range:
- A - Bee
Anthony Moore
703-718-2558 | [email protected]
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- Bef - Chil
Holly Bush
- Chim-El
Michael Shapiro
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- Em - G
Keri O'Connor
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- H - Kel
Stephanie Bluestein
703-718-2554 | [email protected]
- Kem-McE
Sara Brewer
703-718-2557 | [email protected]
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- McF - O
Debora Yoon
703-718-2571 | [email protected]
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- P - R
Jennifer Piechoski
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- S - Th
Charlette Jefferson-Dixon
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- Ti - Z
Miguel Arroyo
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EL Levels 1- 2
View our full staff on the Student Services page