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Northwest High School All for One and One for All. 2012-2013 Registration Objectives. Distribution of Materials Academies Graduation Requirements Registration Process Cards due for 11 th grade: Feb. 5 th -8 th Cards due for 10 th grade: Feb. 12 th -15 th
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Northwest High School All for One and One for All
2012-2013 RegistrationObjectives • Distribution of Materials • Academies • Graduation Requirements • Registration Process • Cards due for 11th grade: Feb. 5th-8th • Cards due for 10th grade: Feb. 12th-15th • Cards due for 9th grade: Feb. 19th-22nd
Counselors 2012-2013 A-B Mr. Flach C-D Ms. McCarthy-Redd E-Ga Ms. Noonan Gb-Gz Ms. Dethlefsen H-K Ms. Cois L-Mop Ms. Bonilla Moq-Ra Ms. O’Connell Rb-S Ms. Edmunds T-Z Ms. Bunting
Academies • Academy of Finance (AOF) • Ms. Richards 2. Biotechnology Ms. Link 3. Commercial and Fine Arts Ms. Hess
Graduation Requirements • You must earn a minimum of 22 credits. • 75 Student Service Learning Hours • Pass the Maryland High School Assessments • Algebra, Biology, • English, NSL
Maryland State Requirements for Graduation 4 credits of English 3 credits of Science (1 physical sci. and 1 biology) ACES Program 4 credits of Math (1 algebra and 1 geometry) 3 credits of Social Studies (USH, NSL, MWH) 1 credit of Fine Art 1 credit of Physical Education 1 credit of Technology .5 credit of Health Program Completion Requirement: 2 credits of Foreign Language 2 credits of AdvancedTechnology 4 credits of a Career DevelopmentProgram 2.5 credits of Electives
Career Technology Programs Printing, Graphics & Electronic Media Biotechnology Medical Careers Foundations of Building & Construction Technologies Carpentry Electricity (Construction) Heating/Air Conditioning Interior Design Masonry Plumbing Cosmetology Hospitality & Tourism Nail Technology Professional Restaurant Management Network Operations & Programming Drafting & Design Technology Auto Body Repair Technology Automotive Technology Foundations of Automotive Technologies
New Electives for 2013-2014 • Advanced Technological Applications (Prereq: 1 credit of technology education) • American Sign Language 1 • AP Comparative Government—full year course • Guitar 2 • Yoga • Advanced Adolescent Development
1 Semester Courses • 10th, 11th and 12th Grade: • Literature as Film • Advanced Composition • Economics • Family Life and Human Development • First Aid • Banking and Credit • Honors Financial Planning • 11thand 12th Grade: • College Test Prep • African American History • Russian History • Ancient Medieval History • Comparative Religions • AP Microeconomics • AP Macroeconomics • Law 1 and Law 2 • Honors Financial Planning • Honors International • Finance
NORTHWEST HIGH SCHOOL GRADE 10 REGISTRATION FORM 2013-2014 • ID Number ______Last Name First Name ____________ • Home Phone Student Cell Phone ________________ • Parent/Guardian # 1 Cell Phone ________________ • Parent/Guardian E-Mail Address ____________________________________
All students must be scheduled for 7 periods. Be sure to choose a class for each period of the day. If you would like for your child to be enrolled in a course that has not been recommended, please write a note indicating that and attach it to the registration form. In case of potential scheduling conflicts, please list three (3) alternate electives, in priority order: • Parent Signature Date
Extracurricular Activities • Stay Eligible =2.0 and no more than 1 E • Athletics • August 17th (Fall season) • Physicals necessary. • Clubs and Activities • Student Leadership Activities
Internship Program • Must attend a mandatory meeting in the auditorium either February 5th or 7th. • Student Assistant Program • Montgomery College Courses 3.0 GPA recommended, 2.75 GPA required by MC
What a Typical University of Maryland Freshman Looks Like (2009) University of Maryland expects all applicants, at a MINIMUM, to have completed the following course work: 4 years of English 4 yrs. of Math, Alg. 1 & 2, Geometry 3 yrs. of Science in 2 areas, min. 2 labs 3 yrs. of History or Social Science 2 yrs. of Foreign Language Successful applicants typically exceed the minimum and include several honors and/or AP courses. Enrolling in math courses all 4 years of high school is strongly recommendedand taking at least 3 years of a Foreign Language.
Questions? If you have specific questions about your credits or course selections, contact your counselor.