Myers Park High School

2. To learn about graduation requirements and course of study options. To explain the schedule and options for high school students To learn about level/rigor guidelines. To provide relevant departmental information demonstrating all of the current course options available to students.

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4. All Rising 12th students will need 28 credits to graduate: 4 English credits 4 Math credits 3 Sciences/ 4 Social Studies OR 4 Sciences/3 Social Studies (7 total credits) 1 Health and PE 9 credit 8-12 additional electives depending on the student’s chosen Course of Study (including 2 credits of a consecutive Foreign Language or 4 of a Career Pathway * Students must also successfully meet the five NC End-of-Course (EOC) Gateway Requirements, the NC Test of Computer Skills, and the Senior Exit Project.

5. NC Gateway Requirements Students must score a level 3 or 4 (out of 4) on the five specified EOC’s listed below in order to receive credit for the class and to earn a CMS diploma: English 9 Algebra 1 Biology Civics & Economics (C&E) US History

6. Course of Study (COS) Options For rising 12th graders (continued): College/University Prep College/Tech Prep Career Prep Dual: College/University Prep and College/Tech Prep combined Occupational

7. For rising 12th graders (continued) College/University Prep (CP) 4 English credits 4 Math credits 3 Social Studies/4 Sciences OR 3 Science credits/4 Social Studies (7 total credits) 2 credits of a consecutive Foreign Lang (although 3 credits are highly encouraged) 1 Health/PE 9 credit 10 general elective credits

8. 2. College Tech Prep (CTP) 4 English credits 4 Math credits 3 Social Studies/4 Sciences OR 3 Science credits/4 Social Studies (7 total credits) 1 Health and PE 9 credit 4 elective credits in a Career/Technical pathway (i.e. Business, Health, Agriculture, Family/Consumer Science, Technology, Trade/Industrial, Marketing) 8 general elective credits *No Foreign Language Required

9. 3. Career Prep (CRP) 4 English credits 4 Math credits 3 Social Studies/4 Sciences OR 3 Science credits/4 Social Studies (7 total credits) 1 Health and PE 9 credit 4 elective credits in a Career/Technical pathway (i.e. Business, Health, Agriculture, Family/Consumer Science, Technology, Trade/Industrial, Marketing) OR 4 credits in an Arts or JROTC pathway 8 elective credits *No Foreign Language Required

10. 4. Dual: College/University Prep/College Tech Prep The Dual Course of Study meets the exact core requirements as the College/University Prep, but with one additional component. Students must also take 4 electives from a Career/Technical Pathway out of their required 10 electives. (4 electives would be Career specific and the remaining 6 electives would be general). DUAL is an optional COS for College/University students who choose to take electives from a Career-Specific Pathway.

11. 5. Occupational (OCC)-- Only for students active in the Occupational/EC services program 4 Occupational English credits 3 Occupational Math credits 2 Occupational Social Studies credits 2 Occupational Science credits 1 Health and PE 9 credit 4 credits of Career/Technical electives 4 Occupational Preparation credits 6 Occupational Prep Labs 2 general elective credits Does not have to meet the NC Test of Computer Skills, NC Gateway EOC Requirement; Must complete a Career Portfolio and IEP Objectives

12. Basic Information for Rising 9th Graders All freshman entering high school in the fall of 2009 and thereafter will participate in the required Core Course of Study, entitled the Future Ready Core Plus; Major difference: Only 24 credits required for graduation (4 less than before).

13. Future Ready Core Plus 24 Core Graduation Requirements: 4 English credits 4 Math credits 3 Sciences/4 Social Studies OR 4 Sciences/3 Social Studies (7 total credits) 1 Health and PE 9 4 Concentration Electives 4 General Electives *Must also successfully complete five NC End-of-Course (EOC) Gateway Requirements, the NC Test of Computer Skills, and the NC Graduation Project (formerly the Senior Exit Project). * To meet minimum admission requirements for the UNC University System, a student must complete a specific math sequence, and have a minimum of 2 years in the same foreign language.

14. Future Ready Core Plus Concentration Electives: 4 credits in one subject area or a cross-disciplinary area, focused on student interests and post-secondary goals; providing an opportunity for the student to participate in a rigorous, in-depth and linked study. The Concentration may include but is not limited to courses in: Career & Technical Ed (CTE) Arts Education JROTC Advanced Placement (AP) International Baccalaureate (IB) Community College Experience via CPCC

15. Future Ready Core Plus General Electives 4 credits required; Two of these electives must be any combination of courses in: Career Technical Ed Arts Education Foreign Language

16. February– current MP students participated in classroom guidance and were given registration instructions, and a copy of the student’s transcript. March- registration materials delivered to middle schools for rising 9th graders. Feb. 21- March 16– Current MP students have scheduled meetings with counselors to discuss and return completed registration cards (through their English class period). March 28– MP Counselors will be available from 3-6pm in the Art Gallery to register non-CMS students. March 29 – MP Counselors again will be available from 9am-12noon in the Art Gallery to register non-CMS students. Late March into April- Registration cards from rising 9th graders will be collected by MPHS counselors.

18. Sample Schedules Students may have a: 4x4 schedule Hybrid Schedule A/B Day schedule

19. Term 1 Term 2 1-Earth/Envir Science 1-Geom 2-Freshman Sem 2-English 3-Foreign Lang. 3-World History 4-Crafts 4-Health/PE

20. Term 1 Term 2 Aday-Debate Bday-Orchestra 2-Fresh. Seminar 2-English 9 3-Geometry 3-Health/PE 9 4-World History 4-Biology

21. Factors to be considered for level placement: Student’s motivation and willingness to be engaged in the learning process by doing the work requested. Homework and projects completed on time Organization skills Current grades in the courses in question and current level EOG grades Level and amount of extra curricular activities Student’s health and any learning disability

22. Adheres to the North Carolina Standard Course of Study (NCSCS) Provides the student with a basic understanding of the curriculum content Students receive some remedial review of material presented Suggested for students scoring 1 or 2 on 8th grade EOGs No additional quality points

23. Moves beyond the NCSCOS by adding several additional areas of study Requires students to do much outside reading and many projects beyond the normal classroom requirements Students should be independent learners and highly motivated to learn rather than simply to achieve a grade

24. Geared towards students making a high 3 or 4 on 8th grade EOGs or high school EOCs. Earns 1 additional quality point

25. College level courses and exams Potentially earn college level credit depending on the college and exam scores Opportunity to explore college curriculum and improve chances of getting into competitive colleges Very rigorous pace for motivated students MP requires an AP contract for interested students Earns 2 additional quality points

26. Provides opportunity to pursue a rigorous liberal arts curriculum Students sit for external exams in 6 academic areas during 11th and 12th grade IB differs from AP in that IB is a complete curriculum with specified courses in grades 11 and 12, while the AP program allows students to select courses

27. Career and Technology EducationSarah MarshAmy Thomassarah.marsh@cms.k12.nc.us

28. Arts and Communications Professions Computer Applications E-Commerce I and E-Commerce II Honors Fashion Merchandising Multimedia & Webpage Design

29. Natural Resource and Agriculture Professions Horticulture I Horticulture II Honors Horticulture II Landscape Construction

30. Business, Management and Technology Professions Business Law Business Management and Applications Foundations of Information Technology Computer Engineering I and II Honors Computer Programming I and II Honors Networking I and II Honors Marketing Marketing Management Principles of Business Small Business Entrepreneurship Strategic Marketing Honors Accounting

31. Health Sciences Professions PLTW Principles of Biomedical Science PLTW Human Body Systems Medical Science I and II Honors

32. Human Services Professions Culinary Arts I and II Hospitality Operations Sports and Entertainment Marketing I and II

33. Industrial and Engineering Technology Professions Automotive Service Technology I Automotive Brakes Automotive Electrical Automotive III Drafting I and II Honors PLTW Introduction to Engineering Honors PLTW Principles of Engineering Honors PLTW Engineering Design and Development PLTW Civil Engineering and Architecture Honors Housing and Interiors I and II

34. EnglishKristen OhaverLisa Bumbulucz kristen.ohaver@cms.k12.nc.uslisar.bumbulucz@cms.k12.nc.us 

35. English All English 9 courses will be offered on the 4x4 schedule. English 9 standard and honors are paired with Freshman Seminar; English 9 IBMYP is paired with Honors Technology and Arts Skills IBMYP. All English 9 students take the state End-of-Course test at the end of the school year. All English 10 courses will be offered on the 4x4. All English 10 students will take the NC Writing Test on the first Tuesday in March.

36. English 4 x 4 All English 11 and 12 standard and honors courses will be offered on the 4x4 schedule. Two English electives are offered on the 4x4 schedule: Literature and Film and SAT Prep.

37. English A/B American Studies (a combined English 11 Honors and US History honors course) meets everyday all year; it is a double blocked course. IB English 11 and IB English 12 are offered on the A/B day schedule. AP English 11 and AP English 12 are offered on the A/B day schedule. English electives that are offered on the A/B day schedule include Newspaper, Creative Writing, Literary Magazine, and Literature and Film.

38. Social StudiesDavid Wiggsdavid.wiggs@cms.k12.nc.us

39. Social Studies - 4 x 4 9th grade - World History-either term 10th grade – Civics & Economics –either term 11th grade – United States History – either term

40. Soc. Stud. – 4 x 4 classes(cont) All electives will operate on the 4 x 4 and be a full year credit *African-American Studies *Sociology *Psychology * Bible *Law Related Studies Except Debate (runs on and A / B schedule)

41. Social Studies – AP classes – Aday/Bday AP US History AP US Government AP European History AP World History AP Economics AP Human Geography AP Psychology

42. Social Studies – IB classes A/B day (cont.) IB History of the Americans IB Psychology I and II IB International History IB Philosophy IB Theory of Knowledge IB Economics IB Information Technology

43. ScienceChad Gronckic.groncki@cms.k12.nc.us

44. Science Courses offered Standard/Honors/MYIB Earth Enviro. Science, Biology, Chemistry, Physics Oceanography, Astronomy, Anatomy Advanced Level IB Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Environmental Systems AP Earth Enviro. Science, Biology, Chemistry, Physics

45. Science – Requirements ALL STUDENTS MUST TAKE & PASS An Earth Science- 1. Earth/Environmental Science as in-coming Freshmen OR 2. AP Environmental (1 year course) OR 3. IB Ecosystems & Societies (2 year course) Biology- EOC must be passed A Physical Science Class- Chemistry or Physics

46. Suggested sequence for Level 1,2 or low 3 students:

47. Suggested sequence for Level 3 students -Honors / Standard Earth/Environmental (9th) -Honors / Standard Biology (10th) - Honors / Standard Chemistry (11th) - Honors / Standard Physics (12th) (**Chemistry and Physics should not be taken until the student is concurrently enrolled in Alg. II/Trig or higher math)

48. Suggested Sequence for high Level 3 / 4 PRE- IB student -MYIB Earth/Environmental Science(9th) -MYIB Biology (9th) -MYIB Chemistry (10th) -MYIB Physics (10th) - Advanced Biology/Chemistry/Physics/ Environmental Studies (11-12th)

49. Suggested sequence for high Level 3 / 4 student -Honors Earth/Environmental (9th) -Honors Biology (10th) -Honors Chemistry AND/OR Honors Physics (11th) - AP Level Class (12th)

50. Foreign LanguageLynn Stultzl.stultz@cms.k12.nc.us

51. Foreign Languages (cont) NC and CMS no longer require Foreign Language to graduate from high school. The NC University System and most universities required a minimum of two years and recommend 3 years of the same language for admission.

52. Foreign Language Rising 9th graders who have taken Level 1 (1A plus 1B) foreign language in the middle school receive a graduation credit. If level 1 is passed and credit is received, the student cannot repeat the course in high school.

53. Foreign LanguageAP and IB classes Students who plan to pursue the IB or AP course of study must be in level V by the senior year. Levels IV and V IB and AP will be offered on the A/B day format For IB and AP students it is recommended that Levels II and III be taken during the sophomore year on the 4 x 4 format.

54. MathematicsDino Gisianod.gisiano@cms.k12.nc.us

55. Every student needs to develop a 4-year high school plan. Students’ current math teachers will be utilized to recommend/suggest math courses for the 2010-2011 school year.

56. Mathematics (cont) Mathematics pre-requisite courses now become ESSENTIAL! Students and parents need to pay particular attention to teacher recommendations in order to ensure student success! It is imperative to plan and choose wisely. Discuss your level choice before submitting your final registration card. When mapping your 4 year plan, decide what math class your want to take during your senior year. Work backwards from senior year to develop your math plan.

57. Suggested sequence for students needing Algebra 1 in 9th Grade If both Math & Reading 8th Grade EOG scores are less 360 Fundamentals of Algebra?Algebra 1 (9th) Geometry(10th) Algebra II (11th) Advanced Functions and Modeling or Discrete Math

58. Suggested sequence for students needing Algebra 1 in 9th Grade If both Math & Reading 8th Grade EOG scores are greater than 360 Algebra 1 (9th) Geometry Std or HR’s(10th) Algebra II Std or HR’s (11th) Advanced Functions and Modeling or Precal HR’s

59. Geo (HR’s or MYP) (9th) Alg 2 (HR’s or MYP) (10th) Precal HR’s (11th) Math Method1/AP Calc AB or AP Statistics(12th)

60. IB Studies: Designed for students who have strong humanities focus IB Methods: Student who have show keen interest in math Methods 1 is AP Calc AB Higher Level: 3 course, very rigorous HL 1 is AP Calc AB HL 2 is AP Calc BC IB Math Tracks

61. Students who want IB Methods or HL Track

62. Physical EducationRick Lewisrichard.lewis@cms.k12.nc.us

63. Physical Education All students must have PE 9/Health to graduate. This course may be taken anytime during the high school career but it is recommended for the 9th grade year.

64. Cross Country Power Walking Volleyball/Ultimate Frisbee Basketball Golf Tennis/Tennis Doubles Bowling Female Weight Training Physical Conditioning Aerobics Weight Management Soccer

66. All beginning level classes: Art I, Graphic Design I, and Photography I will be offered on the 4x4 and the A day / B day schedule All Upper Level classes (Second level and up) MYPIB, IB, Honors, and AP Art courses will be offered on the A day / B day schedule.

67. Visual Arts Art 1 Art 2 Art 3, Art 3 Honors Art 4, Art 4 Honors, Art 4 AP (Drawing or 2-D design) All Arts Education Honors courses are 3rd and 4th year courses on a numerical sequence

68. Visual Arts Graphic Design 1 (Art 1 prerequisite) Graphic Design 2 Graphic Design 3

69. Visual Arts Photography 1 (junior year) Photography 2 (senior year) Photography 1 IB (Art1MYPIB prerequisite) Photography 2 IB Students registering for photography classes must go through the application process

70. Visual Arts Art 1 MYPIB Art 2 MYPIB Art 2 IB (level 3 course, junior year) Art 3 IB (level 4 course, senior year)

71. Visual Arts AP Art History

73. Myers Park offers a wide range of opportunities for all students to experience the arts. 5 Choruses and 2 acappella groups 3 levels of Orchestra 3 levels of Band plus the Marching Band Placement in upper level band, orchestra, and chorus requires an audition and teacher approval. Honors credit is offered for Juniors and Seniors Dance I, II, and III are offered

74. Performing Arts Theatre and Drama AP Music Theory Dance I and Dance II (Audition) ALL PERFORMING ARTS COURSES ARE SCHEDULED ON AN A DAY / B DAY SCHEDULE

75. Myers Park JROTCMajor Doug WillieSenior Army Instructordouglas.willie@cms.k12.nc.us

76. JROTC All JROTC classes will be offered on the Aday/Bday schedule. JROTC is a character education course with no service obligation. Provides numerous scholarship opportunities. Courses are sequenced and must be promoted to the next JROTC level to continue. Uniforms and materials are provided at no cost. Level III and IV Honors Curriculum Nomination to Military Academies.

77. JROTC MYTH: JROTC DOES NOT RECRUIT FOR THE ARMED FORCES

78. JROTC JROTC IS CHARACTER EDUCATION COURSE THAT FOCUSES ON: The Value of Citizenship Leadership Service to Community Personal Responsibility Sense of Accomplishment

79. PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS HONOR UNIT WITH DISTINCTION – HIGHEST JROTC AWARD RECEIVED A 99. 7 % ON LAST ANNUAL INSPECTION – HIGHEST IN CMS. JUST RECENTLY FINISHED OVERALL 4TH PLACE IN THE ACADEMIC BOWL AGAINST 20 CMS JROTC PROGRAMS JUST RECENTLY FINISHED 3RD PLACE IN REGIONAL ACADEMIC BOWL THAT COVERS THE STATES OF DELAWARE, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, WEST VIRGINA, MARYLAND, NORTH CAROLINA AND SOUTH CAROLINA TO DATE JROTC HAVE CONDUCTED OVER 1000 COMMUNITY SERVICE HOURS.

80. COMPETITIVE TEAMS COMPETITIVE TEAMS: DRILL TEAM MARKSMANSHIP TEAM COLOR GUARD ORIENTEERING TEAM

82. Myers Park offers all levels of exceptional programs -Regular -Inclusion -Resource -Self-Contained Follow both NCSCS and Occupational Course of Study

83. Six self-contained classes 2 Autistic classes 2 Behavioral classes 2 Hearing Impaired classes The goal of the MP Exceptional Children’s staff is to provide services to students with disabilities which will support their educational needs.

84. Extra-Curricular Wachovia Cup Champions (1st place 2011) 2008-2009 2007-2008 2005-2006 Conference Champs 2010-2011 Boys Soccer (Western Reg. Champions / State Finalist) Girls Tennis ( SW 4A / West. Reg. Champ./ State Finalist) Girls Golf (3rd in Region and 5th in the State)

85. 37 Varsity and Junior Varsity sports teams for men and women. More than 1/3rd of the student body participates in the athletic program. 33 special interest clubs are available to students. Student Government sponsors cookouts before games, 2 Homecomings, Talent Show and much more. Musical, drama productions, Debate tournaments, Odyssey of the Mind teams.

86. Questions?….the most efficient way to receive an answer to questions is to e-mail the specific department chair.