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Rising 9th Grade Webinar 2025-26

Zoom Hours on Code Orange Days

Counselors are available to students via email on Code Orange days. Counseling staff email addresses are located on the Counseling Staff page.

Enrollment

If you have moved into the Patriot school zone and need to register a student, visit the PWCS Registration page to confirm your assigned school, complete forms, and upload the required documents. Once the online procedure is complete, our registrar will contact you regarding class selection. Parents of children whose primary language is not English should visit the Global Welcome Center website and call the PWCS Global Welcome Center - Manassas Campus (571-402-3800) to make an appointment for registration, assessment, and orientation.

Patriot Technology

As a quick start to Patriot technology, watch this video about accessing Office 365, Canvas and Zoom.

Records Requests

Requests for student records must now be made at http://pwcva.scriborder.com. NOTE: This link is to request records for students who are transferring from Patriot or who are Patriot alumni.

At this site, you will select the appropriate link to request records as:

  1. A Former Student
  2. College/University (current Patriot students will use Naviance for transcript requests)
  3. Corporation/Government Agency (for graduation verification)
  4. K-12 District (for requesting records for students who are enrolling in your school)

Course Scheduling Information

Students meet individually with their counselors in February and March to select courses for the next school year.

For more information about the courses offered at Patriot and other PWCS schools, the 2026-27 PWCS Course Catalog is posted on the Prince William County Public Schools website.

School Year Scheduling Timeline

January

  • Teachers meet with students about recommendations for next year's classes. Students can see these recommendations on StudentVUE.
  • The online course catalog and scheduling packets are posted in the Patriot Student Canvas page. Students will have the opportunity to request classes via StudentVUE.

February

  • AP Scholars and other Specialty Program applications are due February 1.

Feb/March

  • 9th - 11th grade students will meet with their counselors to select courses through their English classes.
  • Counselors will visit the middle schools to meet with 8th graders who will select courses.
  • Students review course selections with their parents/guardians, make changes if desired, and then return the yellow Course Request Form to Counseling. Some classes have limited seats and can close, so students should return their change forms as soon as possible.

April/May

  • Students are emailed a copy of their course requests and given the chance to make final changes to course selections.

June/July

  • Students will be placed in alternative courses for classes that did not meet minimum enrollments or classes that are full.
  • June 1, 2026, is the deadline to make course changes/selection.

August

  • Students will be contacted by counselors regarding scheduling conflicts.

Graduation Requirements

For more information on requirements for graduation, please review the Graduation Requirements and Your Diploma page of the High School Course Catalog.

Patriot School Profile

Please check out Patriot's School Profile (PDF).

Parent Teacher Conference Procedures

With the use of ParentVUE and Canvas, our hope is that teachers, students and parents will be able to communicate frequently as to the progress of the students.

If parents have a question about their student's progress, we ask that they email the teacher. Contact information should be included on the staff directory or the teacher's Canvas page. If, after the teacher contact, parents feel that a face-to-face meeting is in order, they can set something up with that individual teacher. If three or more teachers are involved, parents can contact the counselor and he/she will help to facilitate the meeting.

Social Media Tips for Parents and Students

The PWCS Department of Student Services provides a wealth of parental information about social media (such as Facebook, Kik, Instagram, etc.). Visit the Student Services webpage for information and resources.

Work Permit Procedure

According to the Department of Labor and Industry (DOLI), students and/or their parents will no longer need to visit their local schools for assistance in obtaining a work permit. As of September 11, 2013, instructions and all documents can be found on the DOLI website.

Links

The PWCS Office of Student Services introduced an updated webpage where parents can find forms for student enrollment, some of which are fillable versions that can be completed online and printed. If you have moved into Prince William County and need to enroll students in our schools, visit the Enrollment page.

 

PWCS Student Enrollment Webpage

The PWCS Office of Student Services introduced an updated webpage where parents can find forms for student enrollment, some of which are fillable versions that can be completed online and printed. If you have moved into Prince William County and need to enroll students in our schools, visit the Enrollment page.

 

Work Permit Procedure

According to the Department of Labor and Industry (DOLI), students and/or their parents will no longer need to visit their local schools for assistance in obtaining a work permit. As of September 11, 2013, instructions and all documents can be found on the DOLI website.

Junior/Senior Planning Guide and Calendar

Patriot Juniors and Seniors, you are entering one of the most exciting and most challenging times of your lives. Choosing your post-graduation plan is the first major decision that you will make as a young adult. Your experiences with your School Counselor and in the Career C