Course SelectionCourse Selection2010 - 20112010 - 2011

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ADMINISTRATORSPrincipal

Mr. Randy ClarkAssistant Principals

Mr. Jeff Hopkins Grades 10 & 12Mr. Ken Sanner Grades 9 & 11

Academic FacilitatorMrs. Shannon Zepp

School CounselorsMs. Dee MuskinMrs. Leza Rae Owens

What Does A School Day Look Like?

• 4 mod day

• 80 minutes mods

• SET: (Student Enrichment Time)

45 minutes daily between mod 1 & mod 2

• Year is divided into 2 semesters and/or 4 quarters

1 credit course = 18 weeks long

1/2 credit course = 9 weeks long

Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4

Mod 1

Freshman Seminar

English I

Student Enrichment Time (S.E.T.)

Mod 2

Algebra I U.S. History

Mod 3(lunch)

Conceptual Physics

Foundation of Technology

Mod 4

Phys. Ed I

Health Spanish I

Sample Academic Schedule

Sample Schedule Honors Student

Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4

Mod 1

Honors Freshman Seminar

H. GP Lit & Comp.

Student Enrichment Time (S.E.T.)

Mod 2

H. Geometry H. U.S. History

Mod 3(lunch)

H. Conceptual Physics

H Chemistry I

Mod 4

Phys. Ed I

Health Spanish II

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS

• Credit Requirements: – 25 credits

• Enrollment Requirement:– 4 years beyond 8th grade– 4 credits after the completion of 11th grade

• Student Service Requirement: – 75 hours

• Exemplary Service Award – 300 hours• Service Reflections Forms Required

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS

High School Assessments Requirements

Students must pass all four HSAs :Algebra

GovernmentGlobal Perspective

Biology

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS

University of Maryland System Requirements 2 credits of World Language and Algebra II OR 2 credits of Advanced Technology and Algebra

II

AND/ORState-approved Completer Program

4 Credits of English p. 36Must include: English I

Global Perspectives

3 Credits of Social Studies p. 51Must include: United States History Government World History

3 Credits of Science p. 48Include: Conceptual Physics Chemistry I Biology

Required Classes

3-4 Credits of Math p. 45Must include: Algebra I OR

Algebra Part A & Algebra Part B

Intermediate Algebra Geometry or Applied

Geometry Algebra II

1 Credit Fine Arts p. 391 Credit Physical Education p. 471 Credit Technology Education (FOT) p. 54½ Credit Health p. 44½ Credit Financial Literacy p.35

More Required Classes

Math Sequence

AP Statistics

Honors Geometry

Honors Trigonometry /Pre-Calculus

Honors Alg. II / DA (aka Adv Topics in Alg. / DA in 09-10)

AP Calculus AB

AP Calculus BC

HonorsAlgebra I / Data Analysis

Honors Intermed. Alg. / DA

Geometry

Alg. II / DA (aka Adv. Topics in Alg. /DA in 09-10)

Trigonometry / Pre-Calculus

Honors Calculus

Algebra I / DA Intermed. Alg. / DA

Alg. I / DA- Parts A&B(2 cr.)

Applied Geometry(1 cr.)

COMPLETER PROGRAMS

• All classes at Carroll County Career and Technology Center (A representative is here tonight to answer your questions)

• Programs @ Westminster High: Teaching Academy & Finance Academy• Programs @ MVH: Horticulture, Landscaping, Food Service

Professional, Early Childhood Education

FRESHMAN SEMINAR

Why is it so important?• Transition to high school;• Career research and planning;• Study, organizational, social and

technology skills;• Service learning opportunities;• Linked to English with a literary focus;• Acquire job readiness skills;• Create a portfolio;• Honor and academic classes

available.

ADVISORY PROGRAM• Each student is assigned to an

academic advisor.• Advisory lessons provided once each

week for 45 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.

• Advisor will walk students through scheduling next year

Course Levels

• Level 6 – Academic• Level 7 – Articulated• Level 8 – Honors• Level 9 – Advanced Placement and

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How do you know what level

course your child should take?

Things to considerRecommendation of 8th grade teacherStudent/Parent inputMiddle School Counselor

Future plansStudies have shown a high correlation between the level of classes taken in high school and success in college.

What does a 9th Grader sign up for?

• 8 total credits

• English, Math, Social Studies and Science

• Freshmen Seminar

ELECTIVE CHOICES• PE I and Health I

• Foundations of Technology• Fine Arts

• World Language• Business

• Agriculture Sciences

Manchester Valley High SchoolPROGRAM OF STUDIES

2010 – 2011

Board of Education of Carroll CountyWestminster, Maryland

Approved at the October 22, 2008 Board of Education Meeting

Using the Program of Studies Book How to use it!

Table of contents- page 5 Graduation Requirements- page 6 Graduation related topics -page 14 Completer programs- page 15 Course Offerings and Descriptions- pages 16-57 Index- pages 56-60

MANCHESTER VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL-9th GRADE COURSE OFFERINGS 2010-2011 DIRECTIONS: Place a check in the box preceding each course selected. Please use pencil.

SUBJECT Course # Course Title CRApproval Required SUBJECT Course # Course Title CR

Approval

RequiredENGLISH 050011R English 1 AND 1.0 HEALTH/ 300006R Health 1 0.5(Select 1) 801116R Reading/Freshman Seminar 1.0 YES: PHYSICAL ED. 250006R Physical Education 1 0.5

050016R English 1 AND 1.0 (Select 1) 650016A Band 1: Concert Band AND 1.0801116R Freshman Seminar 1.0 YES: 300006A Health 1 AND 0.5050118R Honors English 1 AND 1.0 250006A Physical Education 1 0.5801118R Honors Freshman Seminar 1.0 YES: 652416A Orchestra AND 1.0051018R Honors GP Lit & Comp AND 1.0 300006A Health 1 AND 0.5801118R Honors Freshman Seminar 1.0 YES: 250006A Physical Education 1 0.5

654816A Chorus 1 AND 1.0MATHEMATICS 201716R Algebra 1/DA Part A 1.0 300006A Health 1 AND 0.5(Select 1) 202016R Algebra 1/DA Part B 1.0 YES: 250006A Physical Education 1 0.5

201816R Algebra 1/Data Analysis 1.0 YES:202216R Interm. Algebra/DA (Prereq: Alg I) 1.0 YES: AGRISCIENCE 500016R Introduction to Agriscience 1.0202218R Honors Intermediate Algebra/DA 1.0 YES:203918R Hon Geometry(Prereq: Inter. Alg) 1.0 YES: FINE ARTS 600016R Art I 1.0 _______ _______________________ ___ YES: 656916R Exploring Music 1.0Course # Course Title Credit 060506R Drama I 0.5

061006R Drama II (Prereq: Drama I) 0.5SCIENCE 155316R Conceptual Physics 1.0 YES: 657016R Dance 1 1.0(Select 1) 155318R Honors Concept. Physics AND 1.0 652516A Ensemble (Perc.)Participation 1.0 YES:

151618R Honors Chemistry 1 1.0 YES: 651718A Honors Jazz Ensemble 1.0 YES:650016A Band 1 (See Social Studies or Health/PhEd)

SOCIAL 100316R US History 1.0 YES: 652416RA Orchestra (See Social Studies or Health/PhEd)STUDIES 100318R Honors US History 1.0 YES: 654816A Chorus I (See Social Studies or Health/PhEd)(Select 1) 650016A Band 1: Concert Band AND 1.0 ___________ _____________________ ____ YES:

100316A US History 1.0 YES: Course # Course Title Credit 650016A Band 1: Concert Band AND 1.0

100318A Honors US History 1.0 YES: TECHNOLOGY ED 450216R Foundations of Technology 1.0654816A Chorus 1 AND 1.0 100316A US History 1.0 YES: WORLD 700016R Spanish I 1.0

654816A Chorus I AND 1.0 LANGUAGES 700116R Spanish II (Prereq: Spanish I) 1.0100318A Honors US History 1.0 YES: 702016R French I 1.0

652416A Orchestra AND 1.0 702316R French II (Prereq: French I) 1.0100316A US History 1.0 YES:

652416A Orchestra AND 1.0 BUSINESS ED 350616R Business Comm. & Keyboard 1.0100318A Honors US History 1.0 YES: 350517R Business Principles & Pract. 1.0

CHOOSE 2 ALTERNATIVE COURSES:

ALTERNATE 1

TOTAL CREDITS CHOSEN MUST EQUAL 8 (EIGHT). Course # Course Title Credit

TOTAL CREDITS: ALTERNATE 2

Course # Course Title Credit

9th Grade Core Requirements 9th Grade Electives

Mav Maverick9th grade

How to fill out the Course Selection Sheet

• 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.

• Complete left side of page first.• Must choose Alternatives: One full

credit and one ½ credit class. Please choose these classes carefully!

• Return course selection sheet to the middle school on or before February 10th

Things to consider or not to do…

• DON’T take a class because you “like who teaches it.” Remember that staffing changes from year to year.• DON’T sign up for classes just because a friend is signing up for that course. Most courses have multiple sections and you cannot pick the section you are taking.•DO remember this is high school and EVERY grade you earn can make an impact on your future plans.

Dates to Remember

February 2nd: Counselors went to North Carroll Middle

February 10th: Course Selection sheets due to middle school counselors

August 14th: Fall Sports tryouts(must have completed physicals)

August 26th: New Student Orientation

August 31st: First day of school