PreScheduling Presentation

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Pre-Scheduling Presentation
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MARYLAND GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
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26 CREDITS

• Social Studies4
• 1 Government
• 1 World History or AP European History
• 1 U.S. History or AP US History
• 1 Contemporary World Studies
• Science..3
• 1 credit must be in Biology

• English...4
• Mathematics..4
• 1 credit must be algebraic concepts
• 1 credit must be geometric concepts
• A student must take one math credit per year
  beyond grade 8

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26 CREDITS

• Completer Program Choices
• Foreign Language...2
• Advanced Technology.2
• CTE Completer......3-6
• School of Technology Program...4-6

• Fine Arts.....1
• Physical Education1
• Health......1
• Technology Education........1
• Pathway Requirements.7
• Freshman Seminar
• Pathway Required Courses
• Completer Program
• Pathway Options

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PROMOTION

• Cecil County Public Schools requires the
  following minimum number of credits to advance
  from one grade to another
• Grade 9 to 10 -- Five (5) Credits
• Two of the five credits must be earned in the
  following subjects English, science, math or
  social studies
• Grade 10 to 11 -- Eleven (11) Credits
• Five of the twelve credits must be earned in the
  following subjects English, science, math or
  social studies
• Grade 11 to 12 Eighteen (18) Credits
• Nine of the eighteen credits must be earned in
  the following subjects English, science, math
  or social studies

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NCAA GUIDELINES

• The National Collegiate Athletic Association
  (NCAA) has specific guidelines for high school
  student athletes who wish to be eligible to
  compete in college athletics. There are four
  basic criteria which include
• graduation from high school
• minimum core grade-point average
• minimum ACT or SAT scores
• completion of 16 core courses
• Planning for college and college athletics begins
  in grade nine in order to complete the core
  courses. Check with your guidance counselor or
  the NCAA website for information concerning the
  specifics of the above criteria.
• NCAA website www.ncaaclearinghouse.net

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Time to Make a
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ENGLISH (pg. 43-45)

• English 9 or Honors English 9
• English 10 or Honors English 10
• English 11, Honors English 11, or
• AP English 11
• English 12, Honors English 12, or
• AP English 12

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MATHEMATICS (pg. 54-55)

• Make a note of the Math class that you are
  currently taking
• Follow the sequence to choose the next course
  that you are taking
• You must have at least one math each year.
  Doubling up forces you to go to a higher math
  unless you are doing it because you failed a math
  course earlier.

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SOCIAL STUDIES (pg. 61-63)

• Government or Honors Government
• World History, Honors World History, or
• AP European History
• US History, Honors US History, or
• AP US History
• Contemporary World Studies

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SCIENCE (pg. 59-61)

• Biology or Honors Biology
• 2 other sciences
• Other choices are listed on your registration
  sheet. Please check all prerequisites.

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FINE ARTS CHOICES (pg. 46-50)Many Fine Art
courses do have fees

• Foundations of Art
• Creative Crafts
• Drawing I II (after Foundations of Art)
• 2D Graphic Design I II (after
  Foundations of Art)
• Drawing/Painting I II (after
  Foundations of Art)
• Sculpture Ceramics I II (after
  Foundations of Art)
• Photo I II (after Foundations of Art)
• Studio Art (w/ permission)
• AP Studio Art
• (If you took Foundations of Art A and wish to
  complete the full credit in order to take other
  art classes, please request Foundations of Art
  B.)

• Intro. to Dance
• Honors Drama I II
• Theatre
• Theatre Design
• Band
• Jazz Ensemble
• History of American Music
• Chorus
• Advanced Choral Ensemble
• Guitar
• Music Keyboard
• Band Front
• String Orchestra
• Music Theory I II
• Summer Camp required

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PHYSICAL EDUCATION (pg. 56)

• Personal Fitness
• Choice of
• Cross Training
• Aerobic Conditioning
• Strength Conditioning

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HEALTH (pg. 56)

• Health I
• Health II

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TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION(pg. 65)

• Foundations of Technology and Introduction to
  Design and Presentation OR
• Principles of Engineering (after Algebra I) OR
• Introduction to Engineering and Design (after
  Algebra I)

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PATHWAY REQUIRED COURSES

• Check the Cluster you are entering. If you can,
  choose a Pathway within that cluster.
• Look at the courses in your cluster or pathway
  and choose which ones you wish to take.
• Lists of options are found in the course matrices
  on pages 5-22.

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Arts Communications (pg. 6-9)

• Digital Arts
• 2D Graphic Design (after you complete
  Foundations of Art)
• Communicating through the Arts Design CADD
  Technology
• Microsoft Professional I Music Keyboard
• Photography (after you complete Foundations of
  Art)
• Literary Arts
• Communicating through the Arts Creative Writing
• Mythology Poetry
• Publications (if offered) Research Seminar (if
  offered)
• Yearbook (you must apply for the class) Theatre
• Performing Arts
• Advanced Choral Ensemble (Choir Directors
  approval)
• Band Band Front
• Chorus G/T Dance (must discuss with counselor)
• Guitar Honors Drama
• Intro to Dance Jazz Ensemble
• Music Keyboard String Orchestra
• Theatre Communicating through the Arts
• Visual Communications

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Business, Finance, Marketing (pg. 11-13)

• Business Management
• Business Management
• Intro to Business, Finance, Marketing
• Microsoft Professional I, II
• Cosmetology I
• Finance
• Business Management
• Intro to Business, Finance, Marketing
• Microsoft Professional I, II
• Marketing
• Business Management
• Intro to Business, Finance, Marketing
• Microsoft Professional I, II

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Health Human Services (pg. 15-17)

• Education
• AP English 11 AP English 12
• AP Psychology Foreign Language III, IV
• Intro to Public Service Psychology
• Speech/Discussion Debate Statistics
• Human Growth Development
• Government/Public Services
• AP English 11 AP English 12
• AP Psychology Intro to Public Service
• Psychology Speech/Discussion Debate
• Foreign Language III, IV
• Health Services/Consumer Services
• Anatomy Physiology AP Biology
• AP Psychology Cosmetology I
• Human Growth Development Intro to Public
  Service
• Psychology Statistics

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Science, Engineering, Technology (pg. 19-21)

• Construction, Manufacturing, Science,
  Engineering
• CADD Technology I, II
• Intro to Engineering Design (after completing
  Algebra I)
• Intro to Science, Engineering, Technology
• Principles of Engineering (after completing
  Algebra I)
• Environmental, Agricultural Natural Resources
• Environmental Science
• Intro to Science, Engineering, Technology
• Principles of Engineering (after completing
  Algebra I)
• Information Technology
• Intro to Science, Engineering, Technology
• Microsoft Professional I
• Principles of Engineering (after completing
  Algebra I)
• Program Developer

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COMPLETER PROGRAMS

• Check which completer plan you wish to work
  towards.
• Mark the courses you need to work towards
  finishing that completer.
• They can be in one of the following areas
• Foreign Language
• Advanced Technology
• Career Technology Education Completer
• School of Technology Completer

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Foreign Language (pg. 51 53)

• If you choose Foreign Language as your completer,
  you must finish two years of a single foreign
  language. Your choices are
• CHINESE
• FRENCH
• GERMAN
• SPANISH

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Advanced Technology (pg. 63-64)

• If you choose Advanced Technology for your
  completer, you must earn two credits using the
  following courses
• CADD Technology I, II
• Energy Power/Transportation Technology
  (after you earn a full credit of Technology
  Education)
• Construction/Manufacturing Technology
  (after you earn a full credit of Technology
  Education)

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Career Technology Education Completer
Programs(various pages)

• Project Lead the Way
• Principles of Engineering
• Intro to Engineering Design
• Digital Electronics
• Civil Engineering Architecture
• Engineering Design Development
• Pro Start
• Becoming a Food Service Professional I
• Becoming a Food Service Professional II
• Practical Experience as a Food Service
  Professional
• Teacher Academy
• Human Growth Development
• Teaching as a Profession
• Foundations of Curriculum Instruction
• Education Academy Internship
• Career Research Development
• Career Research Development
• Career Development Seminar
• Work-based Learning Experience

• Finance Accounting
• Intro to Business, Finance, Marketing
• Microsoft Professional I
• Accounting I
• Choice of one of the following
• Accounting II
• Business Education Internship
• Office Administration
• Intro to Business, Finance, Marketing
• Microsoft Professional I
• Microsoft Professional II
• Business Procedures
• Oracle Academy
• Intro to Science, Engineering, Technology
• Program Developer
• Oracle I
• Oracle II

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School of TechnologyCompleter Programs(pg.
38-40)

• Fire Science/Emergency Medical Services
• Heavy Industrial Maintenance
• HVAC Tech Plumbing
• Natural Resources
• Webmaster Technology
• Welding Metals Tech

• Allied Health
• Automotive Technology
• Carpentry
• Computer/Electronic Technology
• Cosmetology
• Culinary Arts
• Electrical Trades

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AP Courses

• AP Biology 11 12
• AP Computer Science 11 12
• AP Music Theory 11 12
• AP Calculus AB 10-12
• AP Calculus BC 10-12
• AP Chemistry 11 12
• AP US History 11 12
• AP English 11 12
• AP Art 11 12
• AP Statistics 10-12
• AP European History 10
• AP Psychology 11 12
• Honors Drama 11 12

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Things a freshman becoming a sophomore should
think about

• Taking the first Pathway Required Course
• Do I need to take a Tech, Phys.Ed, Health or Fine
  Art that I missed in 9th Grade?
• 2nd or 3rd level Foreign Language
• Make sure I have the pre-requisites needed for
  courses

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Things a sophomore becoming a junior should think
about

• What courses do I need to take to fulfill my
  Pathway Required courses as well general
  education requirements?
• What do I want to do my senior year?
• Senior Waiver or Dual Enrollment? (pg. 34)
• Complete another Completer Program? (pg. 67)
• Work outside of the school?
• If you want to be able to go to work, you should
  take Career Research Development during your
  junior year.
• If you want to work and you are in a CCST
  program, you will have to have a job in that
  field.

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Things a junior becoming a senior should think
about

• Cecil College Courses offered at RSHS
• Intro To Philosophy
• Intro to Psychology
• Intro to Sociology
• Intro to Public Speaking
• Service Learning Opportunity
• RSHS Student Aide
• Calvert Elementary Aide
• Senior Waiver
• Work-based Learning leaving for work
• (Applications are required, please see your
  guidance counselor.)

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Tiger Tips

• Follow teacher recommendations for course
  selection.
• Get involved in school activities.
• Talk with your parents about your schedule
• Ask questions!!!
• HAVE FUN!!