•Attendance

•Eligibility

•Promotion and Retention Policy

•Extracurricular Involvement

•Privileges and Responsibility

•Academic Involvement

•Transition to Adulthood

EDUCATION = OPPORTUNITY $$$

Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4

Mod 1

7:30-8:55Freshman Seminar English 9

9:00-9:30 Student Enrichment Time (S.E.T.)

Mod 2

9:35-10:55Algebra I Government

Mod 3

(lunch)

11:00-12:55

Conceptual Physics Tech Ed

Mod 4

1:00-2:20Phys. Ed I Health Spanish I

Semester One Semester Two

•Each student is assigned to an

academic advisor.

•Advisory lessons provided once each

week for 30 minutes during SET.

•Program is based upon a county

curriculum.

• Students will see advisor every day and

should feel comfortable coming to

them with concerns, needs, etc.

• Credit Requirements 25 credits

• State Testing Requirements

• Student Service Requirement–75 hours

4 Credits - EnglishEnglish 9English 10English 11 or AP LanguageEnglish 12 or AP

Literature (AP Language can also be taken senior year)

REQUIRED SCIENCE CLASSES AND THE TYPICAL YEAR

Course

LevelGrade 9 Grade 10

1 or 6 • Conceptual Physics• Chemistry I

• Biology

8• Honors Conceptual Physics

• Honors Chemistry I• Honors Biology

Students take the Maryland Integrated Science Assessment (MISA) at the end of their Biology course.

INCOMING FRESHMAN COURSES

• Conceptual Algebra

• Used to strengthen algebraic foundations

• Basic

• Academic

• Algebra 1

• Deepens and extends algebraic knowledge

• Academic

• Honors

• Geometry

• Explore complex geometric situations and deepen explanations of

geometric relationships

• Academic

• Honors

HONORS COURSES DEFINED BY CCPS PROGRAM OF STUDIES

Honors courses differ from academic courses in that they require students to be more independent, creative, and extensive in the pursuit of topics and concepts. They are more rigorous, not because of a greater quantity of work, but because students will explore topics to a greater depth, using inquiry and problem-solving approaches.

Typically, students who are successful taking honors courses are highly motivated and are high achievers. They learn rapidly, can make generalizations and understand complex concepts, and produce original and creative products. They accept responsibility for their own learning and strive to maintain good work habits, interest, attitude, and a commitment necessary for high achievement.

REQUIRED TESTING

All students must take and pass

the Algebra 1 State Assessment.

Note: A Bridge Plan would be required

if the student were to fail the test twice.

All students must be tested by

their 11th grade year for

College & Career Readiness.

The best option for students to meet

this is SAT Math (530), AP Statistics

(3), or AP Calculus (3)

SAT PREPARATION

Information

• Math Score of 530 is College

and Career Ready (as of

12/2018)

• Best to take after Algebra 2

Resources

• CollegeBoard.com

• Khan Academy

• After School SAT Review

• Texas Instruments N-spire

Graphing Calculator

AP STATISTICS

• Only Prerequisite is Algebra 2

• Almost every major in college requires

some kind of statistics course. This could

be your opportunity to place-out of that

class in college.

• Accessible to “non-honors” math

students.

• Consider taking AP Statistics in your 11th

grade year.

• Prerequisites are Honors math courses.

Specifically Trigonometry/Precalculus.

• Many STEM related majors require

Calculus 1. This could be your

opportunity to place-out of that class in

college.

• Can take AB or both (AB & BC).

• Typically a 12th grade math course that’s

doubled-up.

AP CALCULUS (AB/BC)

ADVANCED PLACEMENT COURSES

It is a CCPS expectation that students sit for the CollegeBoard AP exam.

Taking the AP exams can eliminate the need for additional college admissions tests.

3 Credits - Social StudiesGovernment US History World History

1 Credit - Fine Arts

1 Credit - Physical Education

1 Credit –Technology Ed

½ Credit - Health

½ Credit - Financial Literacy

(11th or 12th grade)

Students must choose at least one of these options:

2 credits of World Language

2 credits of Advanced Technology

State-approved Completer Program

8 Scheduled Credits

1 = Level 1 Basic

6 = Level 6 Academic

8 = Level 8 Honors

9 = Level 9 AP

Start with English, Math, Science, Social Studies

Use teacher recommendations

Discuss with your parents. Signatures are required!!

Consider courses planned and recommended for freshmen:•Freshman Seminar•World Language•Health •P.E. •Technology Education•Fine Arts

Why is it so important?

• Transition to high school;

• Career research and planning;

• Study, organizational, social, and technology skills;

• Service learning opportunities;

• Linked to all contents with a focus on writing and reading across all subjects;

• Acquire job readiness skills;

• Create a resume (State requirement not offered in any other course)

• Course Objective - Build essential college & career literacy skills across all subject areas

• Major Units & Learning Goals:

• Overview & Orientation

• Thinking Skills

• Learning Skills

• Communication Skills

• Technology Skills

• Interpersonal Skills

• Resume Development

• Vocabulary Across Contents, Independent Reading, Public Speaking, Study Skills

WORLD LANGUAGE

•Research shows that students who study foreign languages....

• –score higher on SATs,

• –develop greater cultural sensitivity toward others,

• –have larger vocabularies,

• –perform better on tests of reading and math,

• –have higher developed listening and retention skills,

• –are more creative,

• –display more highly developed thinking skills,

• –possess skills critical to national defense,

• –will be better prepared to contribute to the ability of local, state, and national

economies to compete in the global economy.

• --Spectrum, Oregon, reprinted from the May Curriculum Report NASSP

WORLD LANGUAGE

•A large number of Colleges now require language

credits at the University level as part of their core

graduation requirements. Therefore, students must often

take 2 more credits of a language when they get to

college. We often do a disservice to our students by

having them finish in the 9th or 10th grade and then they

have to retake courses in college. It is easier for them to

keep up with it in high school and test out in college. This

saves parents money.

•Plus, we offer support through SET. In College parents

pay money for tutoring services.

•Keep the Program of Studies as a resource.

•Use PENCIL.

•Must total 8 credits.

•Use the level of classes suggested by your middle school teachers or counselor.

•Must choose Alternates: One full credit and two ½ credit classes. Please choose these classes carefully!

Counselors going to Shiloh Middle School

Counselors going to North Carroll Middle School

(students presented this information and receive course selection materials)

Course selections sheets due to middle schools