Springbrook High SchoolClasses of 2015, 2016, & 2017

Course Registration Process

for the 2014 – 2015 School Year

Objectives:Students will:Review counselor caseload assignmentsLearn about the worth of a high school diplomaLearn about the course recommendation processLearn how to complete the 2014 – 2015 registration

formLearn about Springbrook H. S. signature programs Review graduation requirementsReview promotion guidelinesLearn about the appeal processLearn about the new “repeater” policy at SHS

Counseling Services Department

Ms. Shin: A – CeMs. Lisker: Cha - Chea & IBDPMs. Clark: Cheb – GomMs. Brown-Miles: Gon – LeiMs. Sanford: Lej – OmMs. Greger: On – ShMr. Overton: Si-Z

What is a High School Diploma Worth?

US Department of Commerce – Average Annual Income by level of Education in 2011(in dollars)

Less than 8th grade …………….…23,400 X 40= 1,764,389 Less than high school diploma…27,475 X 40 =2,071,649 High school diploma . . . . . . … 34,275 X 40= 2,584,378 Some college, no degree. . . . … 40,800 X 40= 3,076,371 Associate’s degree . . . . . . . . … 45,325 X 40= 3,417,562 Bachelor’s degree. . . . . . . ……. 60,550 X 40= 4,565,546 Master’s degree . . . . . . . . . ……70,850 X 40= 5,342,179 Professional degree . . . . . …….103,975 X 40= 7,839,845 Doctoral degree . . . . . . . . . ……88,125 X 40= 6,644,736

Difference between a HS diploma and a Bachelor’s degree over a life time of work: $1,981,168 (assuming everyone gets a 3% raise each year)

What is an Education Worth?

MCPS Graduates Who Earned a 4-Year Degree 2001 - 2004

24.717.9

24.4

10.4

34.8

59.453.3 54.8

40.4

66.4

76.1

64.4

78.1

48.0

79.6

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20

40

60

80

100

All Students African Am. Asian Am. Hispanic White

No AP Exam AP Exam Below 3 AP Exam 3 or Higher

Special Programs at SHSSignature Programs:International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme

(IBDP)The National Academy of Information Technology

Programs of Study:Early Childhood DevelopmentEnvironmental HorticultureHospitality Management/PROSTARTJustice Law & Society

HS Graduation Requirements 22 CREDITS

English – 4 credits (English 9, 10, 11 and 12) Math – 4 credits (1 Algebra, 1 Geometry, 2 Math Electives) Science – 3 credits (1 Physical Science, 1 Biology, 1 Science Elective) Social Studies – 3 credits (U.S. History, N.S.L. Government, Modern World History) Physical Education – 1 credit Health - .5 credit Fine Arts – 1 credit Technology Education – 1 credit Completer program – 2 to 6 credits (world languages, advanced technology, or career

pathway) Electives – To reach the total of 22 credits

HSA’s Algebra I Biology English 10 Government

SSL – 75 hours

Promotion GuidelinesEnd of: Total

Credits Needed for Promotion to Next Grade

Math Credits in Required Courses

English Credits in Required Courses

Science Credits in Required Courses

Soc. StudiesCredits in Required Courses

Other Credits

Grade 9

5 1 1 0 0 3

Grade 10

10 2 2 1 1 4

Grade 11

15 3 3 2 2 5

New Repeater PolicyIf you fail a course, you will no longer be able to retake the course during the school day. You will need to attend summer school or high plus instead! Just remember – First time is free second time is on you!

Only exception is for seniors for the 2014 – 2015 school year.

New SHS CoursesSocial Studies:Africa South SaharaIB Global IssuesIB PhilosophyIB PsychologyStudent LeadershipIB Info Tech in Global SocietyComparative Religion

New SHS Courses cont’dWorld Languages:IB French 4, IB German 4, Honors Italian 4, and IB Spanish 4

Computer Science Foundations of Computer ScienceComputer Science Principles

Business Management & FinanceEntrepreneurship & Business Management

Registration Card InstructionsCourse descriptions – MCPS High School

Course Bulletin (available online or in the Counseling Department)

All forms are due to the Counseling Department by February 12, 2014

Must have student and parent signaturesInclude Appeal Form if you want to change

levelsRemember to fill in alternative electivesAfter April 25th, no changes will be made to

your course selections

What Happens If You Do Not Return the Form by February 12?

If you do not return the signed form by noon on February 12th, you could be leaving it up to your counselor to pick your classes for you!

Confused, have questions?Check the MCPS High School Course Bulletin

or the online course bulletin

Visit the Springbrook High School website for more information

Talk with your counselor

Enjoy Learning at the Brook!