Sherwood High School

Welcome

SHS Class of 2016

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

Course Fair (now until 8:00)

Auxiliary Gym: Look at presentations about

SHS courses Opportunity to discuss

programs with school staff