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Tonight we will …Discuss the four-year educational program
at Sherwood High School
Prepare students and parents for the transition from middle school to high school
Highlight the freshmen registration process
Provide an opportunity to attend the Course Fair to learn about academic programs and meet some Sherwood staff
At Sherwood… We focus on academics so
students leave high school prepared to do whatever they want to do (open as many doors as possible)
We provide opportunities for self exploration beyond the curriculum through athletics, community activities and extracurricular programs
Our Goal … College and Career Readiness
for Each 100% of our students will be ready for life after high school.
We prepared students for the next phase of their lives in preparation for their chosen career
We prepare students to be good citizens of the global society.
MCPS ... 3 High School Keys
Earn a score of at least 1650 (out of 2400) on the SAT or 24 (out of 36) on the ACT
Take an Advanced Placement (AP) class and earn a score of 3, or higher
Complete Algebra 2 with a grade of C, or higher, by the end of grade 11
Preparing for High School and Beyond
Choose the right academic program designed for you.
Make sure you take rigorous courses that stretch you as a learner (this is unique to the individual student)
Make sure you take an honors class and an AP class (if possible)
Take the SAT or the ACT or both and get a strong score
A cumulative GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale Get involved in the life of your high
school
22 Credits (minimum)Student Service Learning Hours (75 hours)High School Assessments (combined total
score of 1208)AlgebraBiologyEnglish 10
Individual Graduation Requirements
Course RequirementsFOR GRADUATION (minimum 22
credits):
English (4 credits) Math (4 credits)Science (3 credits)Social Studies (3 credits)Physical Education (1 credit) Health (.5 credit) Fine Arts(1 credit)Tech Ed (1 credit)
Program Completer:Option 1: World Language (2
credits) Option 2: Advanced Technology
[Advanced Design Apps & Advanced Tech Apps](2 credits)
Option 3: Career and Technology Program
WHAT MOST COLLEGES WANT TO SEE:
English (4 credits)Math (4 credits)Science (3-4 credits)Social Studies (3-4 credits)Foreign Language (3-4
credits)
Honors and Advanced Placement courses
Elective courses that enhance educational program
Freshman Year• 7 Credits:
English (1)Math (1)Social Studies (1)Science (1)Electives (3)
(World Language, Physical Education, Art/Music, Technology Education, or other electives)
OVERVIEW: Program of Studies
• English• Mathematics• Social Studies• Science• World Languages• Physical Education/Health• Fine Arts• Technology Education and Career
Technology Programs
ESOL Language classes satisfy English
requirement
English 11 Honors
English
English 9 On LevelEnglish 9 Honors
AP Language
AP Literature (or Language)
English 12 Honors
English 10 Honors English 10 On Level
Electives Grades 9- 12:
Film as LiteratureJournalismYearbookTheatre
Creative Writing
Mathematics
Calculus(AP/Honors)
Geometry (Honors/On-Level)
Double Period Geometry
Pre-Calculus (Honors/On-level)
Algebra 2 (Honors/On-Level)
Electives: Quantitative Literacy,Bridge to Algebra 2,Statistics , AP Statistics
Algebra 1Double Period Algebra 1
Social Studies
US History
NSLHonors NSL AP NSL
Honors US History 9th Grade
10th Grade
11th Grade
Electives for Grades 11 and 12: Psychology, Comparative Religions, Law, Ancient and Medieval History, Philosophy, African American History, Latin American History, Global Issues, Sociology, AP Psychology, AP European History, AP Comparative Government, AP US History
MW History Honors MW History
AP MW History
AP NSL
AP US History
Honors US
Science
H Matter & Energy
H BiologyBiology
H ChemistryChemistry
Elective
H Biology DP Sem 1H Chemistry DP Sem 2
Electives: Anatomy & Physiology, Astronomy, Biological Anthropology, Horticultural Science, Molecular Biology, Earth Space Systems, Environmental Science, AP Biology, AP Chemistry, AP Physics, AP Environmental Science, Wildlife Biology
H BiologyBiology
H Physics9th Grade
10th Grade
H ChemistryChemistryElective
H PhysicsPhysicsElective
11th Grade
AP Spanish(Language
and Literature)AP French (Language)
World Languages French – Spanish -
Italian
Level 4 Honors
Level 5 Honors
Italian is offered through level four
Level 2
Level 1
Level 3 Honors
Physical Education
Physical Education
Grade 9: General P.E. (1st or 2nd semester) Concentrated or Specialty P.E. (1st or 2nd semester)
Grades 10 – 12: Concentrated or Specialty P.E. (students can repeat the same course for credit; example: Weight training)
HealthComprehensive
HealthOn-level or Honors
Required Family Life and Human Development
Elective course
Fine ArtsGrade 9: Any Level 1 Course (Ceramics 1, Digital Photography, Digital Art, Photography 1, Foundations of Art, Chorus 1, Piano, Guitar, Electronic Music, Concert Band (if already play an instrument), Jazz Band (if already play an instrument)
Grades 10 – 12: Level 1 courses or upper level courses
Technology Education
Grade 9: Introduction to EngineeringDesign*, Foundations of Technology*,Computer courses, Television
Grades 10 – 12: Principles of Engineering*Upper level Career Technology Education programs.
* Satisfies Technology requirement
Career and Technology Programs
Engineering
Business
Computer Science
Academy of Health Professio
ns
Hospitality Manageme
nt – Culinary
Arts
Child and Adolesce
nt Developm
ent
Academy of
Hospitality and
TourismCollege/Career
Research and Development
(juniors &seniors)
Internship
program (seniors)
Classroom performance: continue to get good grades in your classes
Attitude towards achievement = Get good grades; high school courses become permanent on your transcript
Responsibility: Handing in homework, making up assignments, reteach/reassess opportunities, no unexcused absences or tardies, manage time wisely
Make good choices about your classes for next year
Get involved in school activities: athletics, clubs, organizations, attending events, …
Preparing for High School
Fall:
Football (V & JV)Cross CountryGolfBoys Soccer
Spring:
Baseball (V & JV)Boys LacrosseBoys VolleyballGymnasticsSoftball (c & V & JV)
Winter:
Bocce Ball (c)Boys BasketballGirls BasketballIndoor TrackSwimming and DivingWrestling
Year Long:
CheerleadingPom Pons
AthleticsGirls VolleyballGirls TennisGirls SoccerField Hockey
TrackGirls LacrosseCoed VolleyballBoys Tennis
Academic
DebateForensicsHonor Societies: National, Art, English, French, Spanish, Mu Alpha Theta, Quill & Scroll, Tri-M MusicIt’s AcademicMock TrialScience Club
Service
AmbassadorsAmnesty InternationalBest BuddiesGreen TeamInteractPeer MediatorsProject ChangeKey ClubSADDStudent Government (SGA, Freshman ClassSophomore Class, Junior Class, Senior Class)
Activities
Clubs
AnimeAmazing RaceBadmintonBlack Student UnionBreak DancingC.A.S.T./Drama/Stage CrewCreative WritingDESI (Indian Culture)Engineers Without BordersFashion ShowF.B.L.A.F.C.A.F.E.A.Free Fall
More Activities
Game ClubInternational ClubItalian ClubJewish Student UnionKorean ClubModel U.N.Stage CrewStand ProudStep TeamShakespeare ClubTechnology ClubWarrior ImprovisationWiffle Ball ClubYoung DemocratsYoung Republicans
Registration Process
January 26: Registration Meeting and Course Fair During the month of February:
Counselors will visit the middle schools to discuss course registration and programs at Sherwood High SchoolRosa Parks Middle School on February 2Farquhar Middle School on February 3
Registration cards need to be returned to the middle schools by February 13