an orientation for course registration

An Orientation for Course

Registration

How will I decide on classes for next year?

How will I use the Sherwood Course Bulletin?

How will I complete my registration form?

The tools you need to plan for next year’s classes have been given to you today. Check that you have the following: Transcript Sherwood High School Course Bulletin Registration card

9th graders should also have: MCPS Course Bulletin

Please contact your counselor if you have questions.

Student Last Name CounselorA-Car Ms. CrenshawCas-E Mrs. BensonF-Hok Ms. LippmanHol-Lei Mrs. Al-AtrashLej-M Ms. McKennaN-Ri Mr. SartoriRj-Sin Ms. BraunSio-Str Ms. LeeSts-Z Ms. Avery

Please see your counselor if you have questions.

Does everyone understand how they are assigned to counselors?

Take out your transcript -it has “UNOFFICIAL” on it. This has all your high school information. Freshman will not have grades from Sherwood yet. Check with the Counseling Office if you do not have a transcript.

Make sure you have everything you need to graduate. Look at the classes you’ve already taken as shown

on your transcript. Consider what classes you liked and what other

classes you might take. Know what classes you still need by looking at the

graduation requirements. Know the graduation requirements. They are on

page 6 of the SHS Course Bulletin and the next slide.

English (4 credits) Social Studies(3 credits)

U.S. History NSL Gov’t.Modern World History

Science (3 credits) must include

BiologyA physical science

Math (4 credits) must include

Algebra 1Geometry

Fine Arts (1 credit) Tech Ed. (1credit) Health (.5 credit) Phys. Ed. (1 credit) Completer (2-4 credits)

2 credits Foreign Language (plus 2.5 elective

credits)

2 credits Advanced Technology Education

(plus 2.5 elective credits)

4 credits State Approved Career &

Technology Program (plus .5 elective credit)

Student Service Learning Hours (75)

22 Credits minimum

Pass High School Assessments◦Algebra 1◦Biology◦NSL Government◦English 10 ◦pass each or achieve a combined score

of 1602

Post-secondary PlansWhat do you want to do after

graduation?

Rigor Are you taking the most challenging

classes for you?

Edison High School Are there programs at Edison that interest you? Ask your counselor about this or go to Thomas Edison HS’s web site.

We have Four Academies: Arts and Humanities Business and Hospitality Engineering and Technology Science

Ask yourself:◦ What are your career goals? ◦ Which classes will help you to explore your

interests?◦ Which Academy fits with those goals?

All current 9th graders will be choosing an Academy for next year

Selection of an Academy is optional for students in other grades

SHERWOOD HIGH SCHOOLRegistration Card – Grade X

2010 – 2011 Return by:_Feb 24 ___

Name:______________________________________ Student ID No.:____________________________(Last) (First) (MI)

Address:_____________________________________ Home Phone:___________________________________________________________________________ Student Cell Phone:________________________

Student E-Mail:_____________________________Counselor:___________________________________ Mother:_____________________________________ Father:____________________________________Work Phone:_________________________________ Work Phone:_______________________________Cell Phone:__________________________________ Cell Phone:________________________________E-Mail:_____________________________________ E-Mail:___________________________________

Write the due date on your card: February 24.

Make sure all contact information is complete so that your counselor is able to reach you for clarification if necessary.

You may complete this section at home.

Look at the white sticker on the front of the card.

If you disagree with a recommendation, discuss this with your parents, teacher, and counselor.

You take 7 credits a year. (3.5 credits in semester 1 and 3.5 credits in semester 2) You must choose 7 courses for each

semester. On your registration card, circle both the

COURSE NAME and the COURSE CODE for each class you plan to take.

You must select a total of 14 codes  

311100 311200 Algebra 1

311110323110

311210323210

Algebra 1 withRelated Math (Double Period)

320100 320200 Geometry

320300 320400 Geometry, Honors

If you look at the Mathematics classes offered you will see something like this. If you want to select Honors Geometry, you would circle the two codes (320300 and 320400) and the name of the class (Geometry, Honors.)

It’s done on the next slide.

311100 311200 Algebra 1

311110323110

311210323210

Algebra 1 withRelated Math (Double Period)

320100 320200 Geometry

320300 320400 Geometry, Honors

This student would be entered into Honors Geometry for next year.

This is how you should circle the classes you want to take.

Academies allow Sherwood students to:

• Focus on academic interests

• Develop knowledge and skills needed to excel in college and careers

• Connect high school course work with college and real world experiences

Look on the back of your card and p. 14 of the Bulletin

 The directions on your card say:

STEP 1: Circle a Pathway from one of the four Sherwood Academies.

STEP 2: Circle ONE course you will take to start that Pathway.

You will want to take this home to discuss your choice with your parents.

Designate Alternate Choices.

If you do not have alternate classes designated, your counselor will choose courses for you.

You and a parent/guardian must sign the completed form. When you sign, you acknowledge the following:

I understand that the selection of teaching staff is based on registration information. I have reviewed the teacher recommendations and the choices my student has made. I understand the selections are considered final.

Your counselor will be meeting with you individually in March.

Please be prepared to discuss your courses when you are called down.

Phone Numbers/E-mail addresses

7 credits (14 codes)2 alternate coursesSignatures

Thought of a question for your counselor?

Write your name, grade, & student number on a piece of paper and write your question(s.) Give the paper to your teacher at the end of this presentation.

You may email questions to your counselor. The email addresses are on the next slide.

Student Last Name Counselor Email Address

A-Car Ms. Crenshaw Peaches_T_Crenshaw@mcpsmd.orgCas-E Mrs. Benson Nancy_L_Benson@mcpsmd.orgF-Hok Ms. Lippman Miriam_L_Lippman@mcpsmd.orgHol-Lei Mrs. Al-Atrash Elizabeth_G_Al- Atrash @mcpsmd.org

Lej-M Ms. McKenna Erin_M_McKenna@mcpsmd.orgN-Ri Mr. Sartori William_L_Sartori@mcpsmd.orgRj-Sin Ms. Braun Alicia_L_Braun@mcpsmd.orgSio-Str Ms. Lee Constance_Lee@mcpsmd.orgSts-Z Ms. Avery Jamii_Avery@mcpsmd.org

Have discussions with parents and teachers about your classes

Write down questions for your counselor

Wednesday, February 24thRegistration is due to your secondperiod teacher