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Sherwood High School

Sherwood High School. Preparing for the 2010 – 2011 School Year!. Counselor Perspective. 10 th grade year: Begin the Search for your Next Path. Selecting courses to meet graduation requirements Selecting rigorous courses for college/ career readiness

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Sherwood High School

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  1. Sherwood High School Preparing for the 2010 – 2011 School Year!

  2. Counselor Perspective 10th grade year: Begin the Search for your Next Path • Selecting courses to meet graduation requirements • Selecting rigorous courses for college/ career readiness • Getting students more interested and involved • Opening the door to career pathways – Academies

  3. What Courses Should Students Take? • Students should plan their schedules keeping the end in mind. (college/career) • Students should take courses that challenge them the most. • Students’ schedules should contain honors and Advanced Placement courses. • Students must complete 22 credits (28 possible in a full-time four-year program)

  4. Graduation Requirements • English (4 credits) • Social Studies (3 credits) • Science (3 credits) • Math (4 credits) • Technology (1 credit) • Fine Arts (1 credit) • Physical Education (1 credit) • Health (1/2 credit) • Program Completion • Foreign Language (2 credits), or • Advanced Technology (2 credits), or • Career Development Program

  5. Additional Graduation Requirements • Student Service Learning Hours (75 hours) • High School Assessments (combined total of 1602) • Algebra/data analysis • Biology • NSL Government • English 10

  6. Planning for College/Career • Rigor • Mathematics courses beyond Algebra II and Geometry with a grade of B or better • 3 - 4 credits of Science with a grade of B or better • 2 or more credits in Foreign Language with a grade of B or better, or 2 or more credits in Advanced Technology with a grade of B or better

  7. Planning for College/Career • Most colleges look for foreign languages. • Score of 1650 or higher on SAT I or 24 or higher on ACT or both • A cumulative GPA of 3.0 or better on a 4.0 scale • Internships related to field of interest for some students

  8. Strong G.P.A. Honors and Advanced Placement courses Strong SAT and/or ACT scores Athletics and/or Service and/or Extra-curricular activities Internships or work experiences related to field of interest Marketability for College:

  9. Courses • English • Social Studies • Science • Mathematics • Other

  10. English 9th Grade Elective: Theatre English 9 On Level English 9 Honors English 10 Honors English 10 On Level Electives Grades 10 - 12: Journalism Yearbook Theatre Creative Writing World Literature English 11 Honors AP Lang English 12 On Level English 12 Honors ESOL Language classes satisfy English requirement AP Lit AP Lang

  11. Social Studies US History Honors US History AP NSL 9th Grade NSL Honors NSL AP NSL 10th Grade 11th Grade AP MW History MW History Honors MW History Electives for Grades 11 and 12: Psychology, Comparative Religions, Law, Ancient and Medieval History, Philosophy, African American History, Latin American History, Global Issues, Sociology, AP Psychology, AP European History, AP Comparative Government, AP US History

  12. Mathematics Algebra 1 SP or DP Geometry - SP or DP Bridge to Algebra 2 Algebra 2 SP - Single Period, DP - Double Period Pre-Calculus Electives: Quantitative Literacy, Business Math, Statistics , AP Statistics Calculus AP/Applications

  13. Science H Matter & Energy H Biology Biology H Physics 9th Grade H Biology Biology H Biology DP Sem 1 H Chemistry DP Sem 2 H Chemistry Chemistry 10th Grade H Physics Physics Elective H Chemistry Chemistry Elective Elective 11th Grade Electives: Anatomy & Physiology, Astronomy, Biological Anthropology, Horticultural Science, Molecular Biology, Earth Space Systems, Environmental Science, AP Biology, AP Chemistry, AP Physics, AP Environmental Science, Wildlife Biology, Medical Careers

  14. Foreign LanguageFrench – Spanish Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Regular Level 3 Honors Level 4 Honors Level 5 Honors AP Spanish (Language and Literature) AP French (Language) Italian is offered through level four

  15. Physical Education Physical Education Grade 9: General P.E. (1st or 2nd semester) Concentrated or Specialty P.E. (1st or 2nd semester) Grades 10 – 12: Concentrated or Specialty P.E. (students can repeat the same course for credit; example: Weight training)

  16. Health Comprehensive Health On-level or Honors Required Family Life and Human Development Elective course

  17. Other Electives Fine Arts Grade 9: Any Level 1 Course (Ceramics 1, Digital Arts 1, Photography 1, Foundations of Art, Art and Culture, Chorus 1, Piano, Guitar, Electronic Music, Concert Band (former training required), Jazz Band (former training required) Grades 10 – 12: Level 1 courses or upper level courses ** Technology Grade 9: Foundations of Technology*, Computer Science, Software Applications, Television, Pre-Engineering, Technological Innovations, Intro to Engineering Design* Grades 10 – 12: Upper level courses and Academies (Horticulture, Medical Careers, Travel and Tourism, Hospitality Management), Radio Production, Principles of Engineering* *Satisfies technology requirement for class of 2012 and beyond

  18. Academies at Sherwood

  19. Why Academies? Students will be more connected to high school when they can relate their educational program to college and real world experiences. When we build relationships with kids and one another, the educational experiences are more meaningful. Students will achieve greater academic success when they are fully engaged in the program. The greater the rigor, the more doors that open for students. Each pathway in an academy will be challenging and prepare the student for either college or the world of work.

  20. Academies at Sherwood Components to each Academy: • Coursework: 3 credits of required and elective courses in the pathway. • Capstone Experience: 1 credit from either college course, internship, or guided research. • Participation in value-added activities: field trips, guest speakers, college visits, activities, etc.

  21. Value Added • Certifications • Guest speakers in each area • Field trips related to pathway • Example: open heart surgery observation • Clubs • Example: Engineers Without Borders and Green Team

  22. Pathways … • Arts and Humanities: Early Child Development, Print and Broadcast Media, Visual Arts, Performing Arts, Global Studies • Business: Business Administration and Management, Accounting, Hospitality Management, NAF Academy of Hospitality and Tourism • Science: Environmental Science, Medical Careers and Health Professions, Horticulture • Engineering and Technology: Engineering, Simulation, Gaming, and Programming

  23. Sample: Global Studies Pathway in Arts and Humanities Academy • Required: • Global Issues of the Twentieth Century (.5) • One additional credit in foreign language beyond the required • Electives: • Two or more of the following: AP European History, AP World History*, Comparative Religions, International and Domestic Law, History of East Asia, African-American Experience, History of Latin America, Philosophy, Art & Culture, AP Art History, International Business, International Cultures and Cuisines, Dance as a Fine Art, International Sports, AP US History*, World Literature, AP Economics (Micro and/or Macro), AP Comparative Government and Politics • * If not used to fulfill graduation requirements • “Value Addeds”: • Examples: guest speakers, field trips, college visits with global focus, etc. • CAPSTONE in Grade 12: • Internship, a college course in the global studies field, exchange trip, or Guided Research

  24. Sample: Accounting Pathway in Business Academy • Required: • Accounting A/B • Advanced Accounting A/B • Entrepreneurship and Business Management 1A/B • Electives: • Nothing extra required • “Value Addeds”: • Examples: guest speakers, field trips to accounting institutions, college visits with accounting focus, meet with tax preparers, etc. • CAPSTONE in Grade 12: • Internship in Business/Finance or AP Economics or a college course in the accounting field or Guided Research

  25. Sample: Health Professions Pathway in Science Academy • Required (Choose one): • Foundations of Medicine and Health Science A/B • Anatomy and Physiology for Health Professions A/B • Electives (Choose one bullet which is two credits): • AP Biology (double period) A/B, • AP Chemistry (double period) A/B, or • Medical Careers A/B and Medical Careers A/B (Science) • “Value Addeds”: • Examples: guest speakers, field trips pertaining to health, college visits, etc. • CAPSTONE in Grade 12: • Internship in Biosciences, Guided Research in Biosciences, or College course in Bioscience field

  26. How to sign-up for your Academy? • Fill out last page of registration card

  27. Dates to Note January 27 Presentation of Academies to rising 10th grade students January 28 Evening program for parents of students going into grades 9 – 12:             6 - 7 p.m. – Course Fair for parents of rising 10-12 grades Presentation of Academies             7 – 8:00 p.m. – Grade level meetings January 29  Course Fair during the day for students in grades 9 – 11 February 17 – Registration due from rising 10th – 12th graders May 11 – Course selections sent home with 4th marking period interims for verification

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