Northwest High School

All for One and

One for All

2012-2013Registration Objectives

Distribution of Materials

Academies

Graduation Requirements

Registration ProcessCards due for 11th grade: Feb. 5th-8th Cards due for 10th grade: Feb. 12th-15th

Cards due for 9th grade: Feb. 19th-22nd

Counselors 2012-2013A-B Mr. Flach

C-D Ms. McCarthy-ReddE-Ga Ms. NoonanGb-Gz Ms. DethlefsenH-K Ms. CoisL-Mop Ms. BonillaMoq-Ra Ms. O’ConnellRb-S Ms. EdmundsT-Z Ms. Bunting

Academies1. Academy of Finance (AOF)

Ms. Richards

2. Biotechnology Ms. Link

3. Commercial and Fine ArtsMs. Hess

Graduation Requirements You must earn a minimum of 22 credits.

75 Student Service Learning Hours

Pass the Maryland High School Assessments Algebra, Biology, English, NSL

Maryland State Requirements for Graduation

4 credits of English3 credits of Science (1 physical sci. and 1

biology)ACES Program 4 credits of Math (1 algebra and 1 geometry)3 credits of Social Studies (USH, NSL, MWH)1 credit of Fine Art1 credit of Physical Education1 credit of Technology.5 credit of HealthProgram Completion Requirement:

2 credits of Foreign Language2 credits of Advanced Technology 4 credits of a Career Development Program

2.5 credits of Electives

Career Technology Programs

Printing, Graphics & Electronic MediaBiotechnologyMedical CareersFoundations of Building & Construction TechnologiesCarpentryElectricity (Construction)Heating/Air ConditioningInterior Design

MasonryPlumbingCosmetologyHospitality & TourismNail TechnologyProfessional Restaurant ManagementNetwork Operations & ProgrammingDrafting & Design TechnologyAuto Body Repair TechnologyAutomotive TechnologyFoundations of Automotive Technologies

New Electives for 2013-2014

Advanced Technological Applications (Prereq: 1 credit of technology education)

American Sign Language 1

AP Comparative Government—full year course

Guitar 2

Yoga

Advanced Adolescent Development

1 Semester Courses

10th, 11th and 12th Grade:

• Literature as Film• Advanced Composition• Economics• Family Life and Human

Development• First Aid• Banking and Credit• Honors Financial

Planning

11th and 12th Grade:

• College Test Prep• African American History• Russian History• Ancient Medieval History• Comparative Religions• AP Microeconomics• AP Macroeconomics• Law 1 and Law 2• Honors Financial

Planning• Honors International • Finance

NORTHWEST HIGH SCHOOLGRADE 10 REGISTRATION FORM

2013-2014

ID Number ______Last Name First Name ____________

Home Phone Student Cell Phone ________________

Parent/Guardian # 1 Cell Phone ________________Parent/Guardian E-Mail Address ____________________________________

All students must be scheduled for 7 periods. Be sure to choose a class for each period of the day. If you would like for your child to be enrolled in a course that has not been recommended, please write a note indicating that and attach it to the registration form.

SEMESTER 1 SEMESTER 2Teacher Recommendations Teacher Recommendations

132100 ENGLISH 10A 132200 ENGLISH 10B

320300 HON GEOMETRY A 320400 HON GEOMETRY B

372100 CHEMISTRY A 372200 CHEMISTRY B

212700 HON NSL A 212800 HON NSL B

171200 SPANISH 2A 172200 SPANISH 2B

Please PRINTcourse number & title for electives

Please PRINTcourse number & title for electives

Honors Health/Health/Elective 784100 HON HEALTH

Honors Health/Health/Elective 783300 FAM LIFE/HUM DEV

Honors Health/Health/Elective 298900 COMP. PROG. A

Honors Health/Health/Elective 299000 COMP. PROG. B

In case of potential scheduling conflicts, please list three (3) alternate electives, in priority order:

Elective Recommendations Alternate Electives: Course Number & Title

Studio Art 1 (610500/610600) 1st Choice 784210 First Aid

Computer Prog. 1 (2989/2990) 2nd Choice 515200/515300 Intro to Engineering

3rd Choice 115000/115100 Journalism A/B

Parent Signature Date

RecommendedElectives

6721/6722 Chorus 2 1150/1151 Journalism7841 Honors Health

  

Extracurricular Activities

Stay Eligible =2.0 and no more than 1 EAthletics•August 17th (Fall season)•Physicals necessary.

Clubs and ActivitiesStudent Leadership Activities

• Internship Program• Must attend a mandatory meeting in the

auditorium either February 5th or 7th.

• Student Assistant Program

• Montgomery College Courses 3.0 GPA recommended, 2.75 GPA required by MC

What a Typical University of Maryland Freshman Looks Like (2009)

University of Maryland expects all applicants, at a MINIMUM, to have completed the following course work:

4 years of English4 yrs. of Math, Alg. 1 & 2, Geometry3 yrs. of Science in 2 areas, min. 2 labs3 yrs. of History or Social Science2 yrs. of Foreign Language

Successful applicants typically exceed the minimum and include several honors and/or AP courses.

Enrolling in math courses all 4 years of high school is strongly recommended and taking at least 3 years of a Foreign Language.

Questions?If you have specific questions

about your credits or course selections, contact your

counselor.