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Academic Expectations at Clarksburg High School
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7:00 – 7:10 Welcome and Introduction of Staff Mr. James P. Koutsos, Principal
7:10 – 7:25 Maryland Graduation Requirements Course Registration Procedures
Registration Form Sample 9th Grade Course OfferingsRecommendation for Honors CoursesSummer Reading & Math Packets
Ms. Natoscha McKinnon, Resource Counselor and the Counseling
Department
AGENDA
AGENDA CONT.
7:30 –8:40 Breakout Sessions:
1. Advanced Placement Power Scholars-APPS OR Career Pathway Programs (Small Gym)
Medical Careers * Horticulture * Academy of Health Professionals * Project Lead the Way * Edison High School of Technology * NJROTC
2. Parent/Student Panel (Auditorium)
3. Meet & Greet the Counselors and High School Requirements Beyond Credits (Media Center)
4. Q & A with Department Resource Teachers (Cafeteria 1)
*** Activities Fair (Cafeteria 2) Open throughout entire evening
Counselors/Student Assignments
Ms. Natoscha McKinnon A - Bel
Ms. Mandy Rosado Bem - Der
Ms. Natalie Ritchie Des - Hat
Ms. Kristine McDermott Hau - Leh
Mr. Dana Henderson Lei - Op
Mr. John Schulien Oq - SirMr. Tom Laddbush Sis - Z
Subject Area Specific Credit Requirements
English 4 Credits
Math 4 Credits (1 credit algebra, 1 credit geometry.)
Science 3 credits (1 biology credit and 1 physical science credit)
Social Studies 3 credits (1 US History credit, 1 World History credit, and 1 National, State, and Local Government credit)
Fine Arts 1 Credit (Art, Drama, Theater, Music)
Technology 1 Credit
Physical Education 1 Credit
Health ½ Credit
Program Completer
2 Credits of Foreign Language or 2 Credits of Advanced Technology or successful completion of a Career Development Program.
Graduation Requirements
Program Completers Foreign Language ……….….. 2 credits
or Advanced Technology............ 2 credits
or Subject Completer………....... 3-9 credits
or Cooperative Work Program…. 5 credits
(Career development course completed in 11th grade)
or Other Off-Site Programs
Graduation Requirements
High School Assessments(HSA)
Must earn a total score of 1208 or higher.
English 396
Algebra 412
Biology 400
Graduation Requirements
Student Service Learning
75 Service hours are required to graduate
260 Service hours will yield a Certificate of Meritorious Service
at the time of graduation
Graduation Requirements
MCPS Promotion Policy
The chart below indicates the minimum number of credits each student must earn to be promoted to the next grade level.
End of: Total Credits Needed for
Promotion to Next Grade
Mathematics Credits
English Credits
Science Credits
Social Studies Credits
Other Credits
Grade 9 5 1 1 0 0 0
Grade 10 10 2 2 1 1 4
Grade 11 15 3 3 2 2 5
Grade 12 22 4 4 3 3 8
Registration Cards Due Date
Neelsville February 9th
Rocky Hill February 10th
Clemente February 13th
Registration Cards Distributed
Clemente February 8th Neelsville January 31st Rocky Hill February 6th and 7th
Course Verifications will be mailed home in May. Students will have until August 1, 2012 to see counselor to correct errors or change a course selection.
9TH GRADESTUDENT COURSE
REGISTRATION CARD
9TH GRADE ACADEMICS
English 9 or Honors English 9U.S. History, Honors US History, or AP NSL Government (APPS students)
Matter & Energy, Honors M & E, or Honors PhysicsAlgebra 1, Honors Geometry, or Honors Algebra 2Foreign Language (Honors only offered at level 3 or higher)
9TH GRADE ELECTIVES
Foundations of Technology, Intro to Engineering Design, Principles of Engineering, Band, Orchestra, Chorus, Piano,Foundations of Art, Photography, Ceramics, Theater, Digital Art,General P.E., Soccer, Football, Net Sports, Stick Sports, Fitness, Basketball, Weight Training, Software Applications, Computer Programming, TV Production, Newspaper, Yearbook, Food Trends, Child Development,And more…
Please refer to the yellow handout in your packet for offerings.
Recommendations For Honors Classes
Mastery of Course Prerequisite (Grades of A, B or C) Parent/Guardian Recommendation Standardized Test Scores as Appropriate Willingness to Complete Challenging Assignments Student Interest or Motivation Teacher/Counselor Recommendation Work Samples and Portfolios
No single criterion is to be used to exclude a student from pursuing Honors, AP, and Advanced Level Course Work.
Student must be willing to remain in course for entire
semester
Summer
Summer reading assignments handout and/or website
Math assignments handout and/or website
Breakout Sessions:1. Advanced Placement Power Scholars-APPS OR Career Pathway
Programs (Small Gym) Medical Careers * Horticulture * Academy of Health Professionals Project Lead the Way * Edison High School of Technology * NJROTC
2. Parent/Student Panel (Auditorium)3. Meet & Greet the Counselors and High School Requirements Beyond
Credits (Media Center)4. Q & A with Department Resource Teachers (Cafeteria 1)
*** Activities Fair (Cafeteria 2) Open throughout entire evening
TIME
GROUP A(Lilac)
GROUP B(Orange)
GROUP C(Grey)
GROUP D(Red)
GROUP E(Cream)
7:30-7:45Rotation 1
1 Small Gym
2Auditorium
3Media Center
4Cafeteria 1
1Small Gym
7:48-8:03Rotation 2
2Auditorium
3 Media Center
4Cafeteria 1
1Small Gym
2Auditorium
8:06-8:21Rotation 3
3Media Center
4Cafeteria 1
1Small Gym
2Auditorium
3Media Center
8:24-8:40Rotation 4
4Cafeteria 1
1Small Gym
2Auditorium
3Media Center
4Cafeteria 1
SCHEDULE OF BREAKOUT SESSIONS
More information…
Counseling Office 301 444 - 3020
Administrative Office 301 444 - 3000
Please visit our Website periodically for updates
http://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/clarksburghs/
REMEMBER…
9th
GRADE
COUNTS!