Sherwood High School

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

2. 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)

3. 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

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

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

6. PSAT • For 11th grade students: • The test enters them into competitions for scholarship programs conducted by the National Merit Scholarship Corporation, the National Achievement Scholarship Program, and the Hispanic Scholar Program, and other organizations that use PSAT/NMSQT scores. • The test enables students to identify colleges that offer programs at an appropriate level of challenge, and to be contacted by colleges seeking qualified applicants. • The test assists the school to guide your student to specific supports as he/she prepares for the SAT later in the year. • The test prepares students for the SAT.

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. Comparing the ACT and SAT • Structure • SAT- Three sections of Reading, Math, and Writing • ACT- Four sections of English, Math, Reading, and Science Reasoning. • Content • SAT- Math covers arithmetic, algebra and up to geometry. There is no science content. Reading covers sentence completions, short and long critical reading passages, reading comprehension. Writing includes an essay, and questions testing grammar, usage, and word choice. • ACT- Math covers intermediate algebra, geometry, up to trigonometry. Science covers charts and experiments. Reading covers passages of prose fiction, social science, humanities, and natural science. English stresses grammar. • Method of scoring • SAT- Scores are adjusted for guessing. • ACT- Scores are based on number of right answers. No penalty for guessing.

9. 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:

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

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

12. Social Studies US History Honors US History 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

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

14. 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

15. 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

16. 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)

17. Other Electives Fine Arts Grade 9: Any Level 1 Course (Ceramics 1, Digital Arts 1, Photography 1, Commercial Art, Foundations of Art, Art and Culture, Chorus 1, Piano, Guitar, Electronic Music, Concert Band (if already play an instrument), Jazz Band (if already play an instrument) 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*, Principles of Engineering* Grades 10 – 12: Upper level courses and Academies (Horticulture, Medical Careers, Travel and Tourism, Hospitality Management) *Satisfy Technology requirement for class of 2012 and beyond

18. Academies at SHS Academy of Arts and Humanities Academy of Science Academy of Business Academy of Engineering and Technology

19. Pathways … • Arts and Humanities: Early Child Development, Print and Broadcast Media, Visual/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 • Engineering and Technology: Engineering, Oracle Pathway, Interactive Media Production, and Simulation and Gaming

20. 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.

21. Why Academies? • 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. • Pathways: • Two to three credits in required courses specific to the pathway • Possibly one elective course that relates to the pathway • “Value Added” experiences specific to the nature of the pathway • Capstone Experience in Grade 12

22. 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 • One of the following: AP Economics, AP Comparative Government • 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, Creative Writing, Philosophy, Art & Culture, AP Art History, International Business, International Cultures and Cuisines, Dance as a Fine Art, International Sports, AP US History, World Literature • “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

23. Sample: Accounting Pathway in Business Academy • Required: • Accounting A/B • Advanced Accounting A/B • Entrepreneurship and Business Management A/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

24. 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

25. Registration Form (top) THE SHERWOOD ACADEMIES: Connecting students to high school through challenging coursework, real world experiences, and preparation for college & beyond, while building relationships with staff and one another. ALL Sophomores: STEP 1: Circle a Pathway from one of the four Sherwood Academies. STEP 2: Circle ONE course you will take to start that Pathway.

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