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!