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Sherwood High School. Preparing for the 2010 – 2011 School Year!. Counselor Perspective. 10 th grade year: Begin the Search for your Next Path. Selecting courses to meet graduation requirements Selecting rigorous courses for college/ career readiness - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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Sherwood High Sherwood High SchoolSchool
Preparing for Preparing for the 2010 – the 2010 –
2011 School 2011 School Year!Year!
Counselor PerspectiveCounselor Perspective
Selecting courses to meet graduation requirementsSelecting rigorous courses for college/ career readinessGetting students more interested and involved Opening the door to career pathways – Academies
What Courses Should What Courses Should Students Take?Students Take?
Students should plan their schedules Students should plan their schedules keeping the end in mind. (college/career)keeping the end in mind. (college/career)
Students should take courses that Students should take courses that challenge them the most. challenge them the most.
Students’ schedules should contain honors Students’ schedules should contain honors and Advanced Placement courses.and Advanced Placement courses.
Students must complete 22 credits (28 Students must complete 22 credits (28 possible in a full-time four-year program)possible in a full-time four-year program)
Graduation RequirementsGraduation Requirements English (4 credits)English (4 credits) Social Studies (3 credits)Social Studies (3 credits) Science (3 credits)Science (3 credits) Math (4 credits)Math (4 credits) Technology (1 credit)Technology (1 credit) Fine Arts (1 credit)Fine Arts (1 credit) Physical Education (1 credit)Physical Education (1 credit) Health (1/2 credit)Health (1/2 credit) Program CompletionProgram Completion
Foreign Language (2 credits), orForeign Language (2 credits), or Advanced Technology (2 credits), orAdvanced Technology (2 credits), or Career Development ProgramCareer Development Program
Student Service Learning Student Service Learning Hours (75 hours)Hours (75 hours)
High School Assessments High School Assessments (combined total of 1602)(combined total of 1602) Algebra/data analysisAlgebra/data analysis BiologyBiology NSL GovernmentNSL Government English 10English 10
Additional Graduation Additional Graduation RequirementsRequirements
Planning for College/CareerPlanning for College/Career RigorRigor Mathematics courses beyond Algebra II and Mathematics courses beyond Algebra II and
Geometry with a grade of B or betterGeometry with a grade of B or better 3 - 4 credits of Science with a grade of B or 3 - 4 credits of Science with a grade of B or
betterbetter 2 or more credits in Foreign Language with a 2 or more credits in Foreign Language with a
grade of B or better, or 2 or more credits in grade of B or better, or 2 or more credits in Advanced Technology with a grade of B or Advanced Technology with a grade of B or betterbetter
Planning for College/CareerPlanning for College/Career Most colleges look for foreign languages.Most colleges look for foreign languages. Score of 1650 or higher on SAT I or 24 or Score of 1650 or higher on SAT I or 24 or
higher on ACT or both higher on ACT or both A cumulative GPA of 3.0 or better on a A cumulative GPA of 3.0 or better on a
4.0 scale4.0 scale Internships related to field of interest for Internships related to field of interest for
some studentssome students
Marketability for College:Marketability for College:
Strong G.P.A.Strong G.P.A. Honors and Advanced Placement coursesHonors and Advanced Placement courses Strong SAT and/or ACT scoresStrong SAT and/or ACT scores Athletics and/or Service and/or Extra-curricular activities Athletics and/or Service and/or Extra-curricular activities Internships or work experiences related to field of Internships or work experiences related to field of
interestinterest
CoursesCourses EnglishEnglish Social StudiesSocial Studies ScienceScience MathematicsMathematics OtherOther
ESOL Language classes satisfy English
requirement
English 11 Honors
EnglishEnglishEnglish 9 On LevelEnglish 9 Honors
AP Lang
AP Lit
English 12 Honors
English 10 Honors English 10 On Level
English 12 On Level
9th Grade Elective:
Theatre
Electives Grades 10 - 12:
JournalismYearbookTheatre
Creative WritingWorld Literature
AP Lang
Social StudiesSocial StudiesUS History
NSLHonors NSL AP NSL
HonorsUS 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
MathematicsMathematics
CalculusAP/Applications
Geometry - SP or DP
Pre-Calculus
Algebra 2
SP - Single Period, DP - Double Period
Electives: Quantitative Literacy, Business Math, Statistics , AP Statistics
Bridge to Algebra 2
Algebra 1 SP or DP
ScienceScienceH 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, Medical Careers
H BiologyBiology H Physics
9th Grade
10th Grade
H ChemistryChemistryElective
H PhysicsPhysicsElective
11th Grade
AP Spanish(Language
and Literature)AP French (Language)
Foreign LanguageForeign LanguageFrench – SpanishFrench – Spanish
Level 4 Honors
Level 5 Honors
Italian is offered through level fourItalian is offered through level four
Level 2
Level 1
Level 3 Regular
Level 3 Honors
Physical EducationPhysical EducationPhysical 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)
HealthHealthComprehensive
HealthOn-level or Honors
Required
Family Life and Human Development
Elective course
**
Other ElectivesOther ElectivesFine Arts
Grade 9: Any Level 1 Course (Ceramics 1, Digital Arts 1, Photography 1, Foundations of Art, Art and Culture, Chorus 1, Piano, Guitar, Electronic Music, Concert Band (former training required), Jazz Band (former training required)
Grades 10 – 12: Level 1 courses or upper level courses
TechnologyGrade 9: Foundations of Technology*, Computer Science, Software Applications, Television, Pre-Engineering, Technological Innovations, Intro to Engineering Design*
Grades 10 – 12: Upper level courses and Academies (Horticulture, Medical Careers, Travel and Tourism, Hospitality Management), Radio Production, Principles of Engineering*
*Satisfies technology requirement for class of 2012 and beyond
Academies at SherwoodAcademies at Sherwood
Why Academies?Why Academies?Students will be more connected to high school when they can relate their educational program to college and real world experiences.
When we build relationships with kids and one another, the educational experiences are more meaningful.
Students will achieve greater academic success when they are fully engaged in the program.
The greater the rigor, the more doors that open for students. Each pathway in an academy will be challenging and prepare the student for either college or the world of work.
Academies at SherwoodAcademies at SherwoodComponents to each Academy:Components to each Academy:
Coursework: Coursework: 3 credits of required and 3 credits of required and elective elective courses in the pathway.courses in the pathway.
Capstone Experience: Capstone Experience: 1 credit from either 1 credit from either college course, internship, or guided research.college course, internship, or guided research.
Participation in value-added Participation in value-added activitiesactivities: : field trips, guest speakers, college field trips, guest speakers, college visits, activities, etc.visits, activities, etc.
Value AddedValue Added CertificationsCertifications Guest speakers in each areaGuest speakers in each area Field trips related to pathwayField trips related to pathway
Example: open heart surgery Example: open heart surgery observationobservation
ClubsClubs Example: Engineers Without Borders Example: Engineers Without Borders
and Green Teamand Green Team
Arts and Humanities: Early Child Development, Print and Broadcast Media, Visual Arts, Performing Arts, Global Studies
Business: Business Administration and Management, Accounting, Hospitality Management, NAF Academy of Hospitality and Tourism
Science: : Environmental Science, Medical Careers and Health Environmental Science, Medical Careers and Health Professions, HorticultureProfessions, Horticulture
Engineering and TechnologyEngineering and Technology: : Engineering, Engineering, Simulation, Gaming, and ProgrammingSimulation, Gaming, and Programming
Pathways …Pathways …
Sample: Global Studies Pathway Sample: Global Studies Pathway in Arts and Humanities Academyin Arts and Humanities Academy
Required:• Global Issues of the Twentieth Century (.5)• One additional credit in foreign language beyond the required
Electives:• Two or more of the following: AP European History, AP World History*, Comparative Religions, International and Domestic Law, History of East Asia, African-American Experience, History of Latin America, Philosophy, Art & Culture, AP Art History, International Business, International Cultures and Cuisines, Dance as a Fine Art, International Sports, AP US History*, World Literature, AP Economics (Micro and/or Macro), AP Comparative Government and Politics* If not used to fulfill graduation requirements
“Value Addeds”:• Examples: guest speakers, field trips, college visits with global focus, etc.
CAPSTONE in Grade 12:• Internship, a college course in the global studies field, exchange trip, or Guided Research
Sample: Accounting Sample: Accounting Pathway in Business Pathway in Business
AcademyAcademyRequired:
• Accounting A/B• Advanced Accounting A/B• Entrepreneurship and Business Management 1A/B
Electives:• Nothing extra required
“Value Addeds”:• Examples: guest speakers, field trips to accounting institutions, college visits with accounting focus, meet with tax preparers, etc.
CAPSTONE in Grade 12:• Internship in Business/Finance or AP Economics or a college course in the accounting field or Guided Research
Sample: Health Professions Sample: Health Professions Pathway in Science AcademyPathway in Science Academy
Required (Choose one):• Foundations of Medicine and Health Science A/B• Anatomy and Physiology for Health Professions A/B
Electives (Choose one bullet which is two credits):• AP Biology (double period) A/B, • AP Chemistry (double period) A/B, or • Medical Careers A/B and Medical Careers A/B (Science)
“Value Addeds”:• Examples: guest speakers, field trips pertaining to health, college visits, etc.
CAPSTONE in Grade 12:• Internship in Biosciences, Guided Research in Biosciences, or College course in Bioscience field
How to sign-up for your How to sign-up for your Academy?Academy?
•Fill out last page of registration card
Dates to NoteDates to NoteJanuary 27
Presentation of Academies to rising 10th grade students
January 28 Evening program for parents of students going into grades 9 – 12: 6 - 7 p.m. – Course Fair for parents of rising 10-12 grades
Presentation of Academies 7 – 8:00 p.m. – Grade level meetings January 29 Course Fair during the day for students in grades 9 – 11
February 17 – Registration due from rising 10th – 12th graders
May 11 – Course selections sent home with 4th marking period interims for verification
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