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Middletown High School Scheduling for 2014-2015

Middletown High School Scheduling for 2014-2015. Counselors: A – F, Grades 10 – 12: Mrs. Blair G – M, Grades 10 – 12: Mr. George N – Z, Grades 10 – 12: Mrs. Langley All Students in Grade 9: Ms. Eckert. Schedule Changes. Once courses are selected, changes are unlikely.

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Middletown High School Scheduling for 2014-2015

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  1. Middletown High SchoolScheduling for 2014-2015 Counselors: A – F, Grades 10 – 12: Mrs. Blair G – M, Grades 10 – 12: Mr. George N – Z, Grades 10 – 12: Mrs. Langley All Students in Grade 9: Ms. Eckert

  2. Schedule Changes • Once courses are selected, changes are unlikely. • The Master schedule and staffing are determined by student choices being made now. • Changes are not made for: • Preference to have or not have a certain teacher. • Adding classes with your friends. • Changing your mind. • Changes are made for: • Accidental misplacement, especially level (Honors/Merit). • Sequence Error (courses that are numbered level 1, 2, 3, etc…). • Retaking a classes due to failure or for improved grade.

  3. Graduation Requirements: • 25 Credits, which must include: • 4 English • 4 Math  (including at least Algebra & Geometry) • A year long course will be awarded two credits. • Common Core may require a student to complete five credits at minimum. • 3 Science  one must be Biology, others must be labs • 3 Social Studies  Government, Modern World History, American St. 2 • MWH can be replaced by AP World History (year long with AP World Seminar) • AS2 can be replaced by AP US History • Health & Fitness • Fine Art • Foundations of Technology • Financial Literacy (rising seniors are exempt from this) • Completer Program  2 languages, CTE, or Advanced Tech • Career Pathway Electives to bring total credits to at least 25. • Passing High School Assessment Scores

  4. APEX 1 vs. APEX 2 • APEX 1 – Current APEX 1 students must plan to take at least 6 AP classes and Philosophy of Knowledge (senior year). • APEX 2 (NEW APEX) – Requirements • C or better in AP courses • Average of 3 or better on all AP tests taken before senior year • Must take 7 AP courses or 6 AP courses + 1 (+1 options include: Philosophy of Knowledge, Calculus 3, Level 4 or higher of a world language, or an internship in an advanced field of study)

  5. High School Assessments • Algebra • Government (rising Seniors are exempt) • English • Biology

  6. Career Pathways • Arts & Communication • Business & Management • Health Services • Human Services • Industrial Engineering & Technology • Natural Resources & Agriculture

  7. Frederick County Virtual School • https://education.fcps.org/flex/ • Courses appear on the transcript with a grade & credit • Most courses are taken in addition to your full courseload • There are four options

  8. Frederick County Virtual SchoolOption 1: VOS (Virtual Outside of School) • Cost is $50 • Taken for original or recovered credit • Courses run on a semester schedule, except AP courses, which run Nov – Apr • Targeted to an Honors/AP audience • Includes a once-a-month face-to-face requirement

  9. Frederick County Virtual SchoolOption 1: VOS (Virtual Outside of School) Potential VOS Courses Algebra 2 Honors Contemporary Math American Studies 2 Honors Digital Photography 1 AP Lang & Comp English 10 Honors AP Literature English 11 Honors AP Environmental Science English 12 Merit AP Macroeconomics Fitness AP Microeconomics Foundations of Technology AP Spanish Geometry Honors – Common Core AP Statistics Health AP US Government & Politics Latin 1, 2, 3, & 4 AP US History Modern World History Honors AP World History Money, Finance, & Economics Career Research/Dev 1 & 2 PreCalculusw/Trig Honors Chinese 1, 2, & 3 Spanish 1, 2, 3 & 4

  10. Frederick County Virtual SchoolOption 2: FLEX (Flexible Evening High) • Cost is $25 • Taken for original or recovered credit • Courses begin in cycles once a month, but the last cycle starts in February • Self paced. • Targeted to a Merit audience • Requires face-to-face attendance every Tuesday & Thursday from 6:00 – 8:00 for the duration of the course.

  11. Frederick County Virtual SchoolOption 2: FLEX (Flexible Evening High) Potential FLEX Courses Algebra 1 Merit English 12 Merit Algebra 2 Merit Environmental Science American Studies 2 Merit Foundations of Technology Contemporary Math Geometry Merit – Common Core Child Development 1, 2, & 3 Government Merit English 9 Merit Modern World History Merit English 10 Merit Parenting English 11 Merit Work Study

  12. Frederick County Virtual SchoolOption 3: CRP (Credit Recovery Program) • No cost. • Taken for recovered credit only. • Courses begin in cycles about every two weeks, last cycle starting in March. • Self paced. • Targeted to a Merit audience. • Delivered online with an in-person mentor in a period in the school day schedule or after school.

  13. Frederick County Virtual SchoolOption 4: POSS (Partially Online Summer School) • Cost is $200 • Taken for original or recovered credit. • Delivered through a combination of online and face-to-face. • Courses run approximately 7 weeks from late June to early August, meeting face-to-face every week at GTJMS (i.e. every Tuesday morning from 9:00 – 12:00). • Targeted to an Honors/AP audience

  14. English (4 required) Most Common Sequence: Grade 9 – English 9 Honors or Merit Grade 10 – English 10 Honors or Merit Grade 11 – English 11 Honors or Merit Grade 12 – four options: • English 12 Merit • AP Language & Composition • AP Literature & Composition • English 101 @ FCC - This must be 1st semester and requires approval of Mrs. Devine, which is not automatic. • 11th & 12th grade electives that do not meet a requirement: • Creative Writing • Film Studies

  15. Math (4 required)At least Algebra & Geometry are required for a Diploma Algebra 1 (18 Wk or YrLg) CC Alg 1 (18 Wk or YrLg) CC Geometry CC Algebra 2 Alg 3/Advanced Alg PreCal (Honors only) AP Calculus A/B or AB/BC (both are year-long) Calculus 3 Statistics & Probability AP Statistics Contemporary Math

  16. Science (3 labs required) 9th- Algebra Based Physics Honors – or – - Introductory Chemistry & Physics Merit 10th - Biology Honors or Merit (may not be substituted or skipped for AP Bio) 11th - Chemistry Honors/Fundamentals of Chem (Merit) Electives: All electives below are weighted and require completion of Biology & Chemistry first: Forensic Science Earth & Space Systems Research (ESSR) AP Biology 1 & 2 (one period each semester) AP Chemistry 1& 2 (one period each semester) AP Environmental Science AP Physics 1 (co-req: AP Calculus) AP Physics 2 (co-req: AP Calculus)

  17. Social Studies (3 required) Specifically Required: 9th- Government Honors or Merit 10th - Modern World History Honors or Merit – or – - AP World History + AP World Seminar 11th - American Studies 2 Honors – or – - AP US History (in either one semester or two) 11th & 12th grade electives: AP Psychology National & Global Issues AP European History Sociology AP Government/Politics Economics & Geography AP Human Geography World War 2 AP Macro Economics Ancient & Medieval History AP Micro Economics US, 1945 - Present Philosophy of Knowledge Law & Society (Seniors only) Money, Finance, & Economics Psychology (any grade)

  18. World Languages • World Language Completer includes two levels of the same language. • High school credit earned in middle school counts toward this requirement, but colleges may prefer high school coursework for admission. • American Sign Language (levels 1 & 2 only) • French • German • Latin • Spanish • Sequence is Level 1 2 3 4 Advanced Studies Advanced Placement (AP)

  19. Visual & Performing Arts • VISUAL ART – Art, Ceramics, Computer Graphics, Drawing & Painting, Publications (Yearbook), AP Studio Art 1 & 2 (two semesters) • DRAMA– Intro to Theater, Acting, Tech Theater • MUSIC– Guitar, Class Piano, Concert Band, Jazz Ensemble (audition required), Mixed Chorus, Vocal Ensemble (audition required) (Art 1, Ceramics 1, CG 1, Draw/Paint 1, Intro to Theater, Guitar 1, Piano 1, Band 1, Jazz 1, Mixed Chorus 1, Vocal Ensemble 1-- meet Fine Art Grad Requirement)

  20. Technology & Computer Science • COMPUTER SCIENCE – • Foundations of Computer Science • Programming & Computer Concepts • AP Computer Science • FOUNDATIONS OF TECHNOLOGY (Grad Requirement) • ARCHITECTURAL ENGINEERING DESIGN 1 • ARCHITECTURAL ENGINEERING DESIGN 2 (Meet optional Adv. Technology Grad Requirement)

  21. Business & Management • Intro to Business* • Accounting • Management & Entrepreneurship* • Microsoft Certification 1*, Micro Cert 2, 3 *Meets Financial Literacy Requirement

  22. Agriculture & Trades • Intro to Ag-Science and Technology* • Horticulture • Engine & Power Technology • Pre-Vet Small Animal • Pre-Vet Large Animal • Forestry/Wildlife Management • Horse Care & Management • Technical Drawing • Woodworking *Meets Financial Literacy Requirement

  23. Human Services • Child Development I, II, & III • Independent Living* *Meets Financial Literacy Requirement

  24. Media & Journalism • Journalism (Online Newspaper) • Broadcast Media (formerly Digital Communications)

  25. Physical Education • Health/Fitness (Grad Requirement) • Strength Training/Fitness • Team Sports • Individual/Dual Sports • Athletic Coaching • Unified Physical Activity • Aquatics

  26. Transition Education- • Student Service Learning (SSL) –receive credit for support to students in a high school, middle school, or elementary school • Mentor/Internship—intern with adult mentor in chosen career field • Open Campus—take course(s) at local college—FCC, HCC, Hood. Each college course can replace one block of high school coursework. • Work Study—Work outside of school for credit. Must work 7.5 hours per week for each block of high school coursework. **Students filling 3 or more blocks of schedule with work study must take an additional course-Advanced Career Development. • All students planning to take one of the above courses MUST complete a gray application and return to Mr. Zimmer or Ms. Gibson NEXT WEEK.

  27. Grade 10 Registration Form

  28. Grade 11 Registration Form

  29. Grade 12 Registration Form

  30. Registration forms are due on Thursday, February 13. See your counselor with questions, and talk to teachers about course levels or recommendations.

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