An Orientation for Course Registration

1. Sherwood High School Counseling Services Department An Orientation for Course Registration

2. We will help you answer these questions: • How will I decide on classes for next year? • How will I use the Sherwood Course Bulletin? • How will I complete my registration form?

3. The tools you need to plan for next year’s classes have been given to you today. Check that you have the following: • Transcript • Sherwood High School Course Bulletin • Registration card • 9th graders should also have: • MCPS Course Bulletin Please contact your counselor if you have questions.

4. Who is your counselor? Student Last NameCounselor A-Car Ms. Crenshaw Cas-E Mrs. Benson F-Hok Ms. Lippman Hol-Lei Mrs. Al-Atrash Lej-M Ms. McKenna N-Ri Mr. Sartori Rj-Sin Ms. Braun Sio-Str Ms. Lee Sts-Z Ms. Avery Please see your counselor if you have questions. Does everyone understand how they are assigned to counselors?

5. Look at your transcript • Take out your transcript -it has “UNOFFICIAL” on it. This has all your high school information. Freshman will not have grades from Sherwood yet. Check with the Counseling Office if you do not have a transcript. • Make sure you have everything you need to graduate. • Look at the classes you’ve already taken as shown on your transcript. • Consider what classes you liked and what other classes you might take. • Know what classes you still need by looking at the graduation requirements. • Know the graduation requirements. They are on page 6 of the SHS Course Bulletin and the next slide.

6. Graduation Requirements • Fine Arts (1 credit) • Tech Ed. (1credit) • Health (.5 credit) • Phys. Ed. (1 credit) • Completer (2-4 credits) • English (4 credits) • Social Studies(3 credits) U.S. History NSLGov’t. Modern World History • Science (3 credits) must include Biology A physical science • Math (4 credits)must include Algebra 1 Geometry

7. CompleterOptions • 2 credits Foreign Language (plus 2.5 elective credits) • 2 credits Advanced Technology Education (plus 2.5 elective credits) • 4 credits State Approved Career & Technology Program (plus .5 elective credit)

8. Requirements Continued • Student Service Learning Hours (75) • 22 Credits minimum • Pass High School Assessments • Algebra 1 • Biology • NSL Government • English 10 • pass each or achieve a combined score of 1602

9. Consider as you choose your classes • Post-secondary Plans What do you want to do after graduation? • Rigor Are you taking the most challenging classes for you? • Edison High School Are there programs at Edison that interest you? Ask your counselor about this or go to Thomas Edison HS’s web site.

10. The Academies –More information on page 14 in our Bulletin • We have Four Academies: • Arts and Humanities • Business and Hospitality • Engineering and Technology • Science Ask yourself: • What are your career goals? • Which classes will help you to explore your interests? • Which Academy fits with those goals?

11. Do you need to consider Academies? • All current 9th graders will be choosing an Academy for next year • Selection of an Academy is optional for students in other grades

12. Look at your registration card SHERWOOD HIGH SCHOOL Registration Card – Grade X 2010 – 2011 Return by:_Feb 24 ___ Name:______________________________________ Student ID No.:____________________________ (Last) (First) (MI) Address:_____________________________________ Home Phone:_______________________________ ____________________________________________ Student Cell Phone:________________________ Student E-Mail:_____________________________ Counselor:___________________________________ Mother:_____________________________________ Father:____________________________________ Work Phone:_________________________________ Work Phone:_______________________________ Cell Phone:__________________________________ Cell Phone:________________________________ E-Mail:_____________________________________ E-Mail:___________________________________ Write the due date on your card: February 24. Make sure all contact information is complete so that your counselor is able to reach you for clarification if necessary. You may complete this section at home.

13. Refer to the course recommendations of your current teachers. Look at the white sticker on the front of the card. If you disagree with a recommendation, discuss this with your parents, teacher, and counselor.

14. Open the card for course information • You take 7 credits a year. (3.5 credits in semester 1 and 3.5 credits in semester 2) • You must choose 7 courses for each semester. • On your registration card, circle both the COURSE NAME and the COURSE CODEfor each class you plan to take. • You must select a total of 14 codes

15. For Example:Mathematics If you look at the Mathematics classes offered you will see something like this. If you want to select Honors Geometry, you would circle the two codes (320300 and 320400) and the name of the class (Geometry, Honors.) It’s done on the next slide.

16. Example:Mathematics This student would be entered into Honors Geometry for next year. This is how you should circle the classes you want to take.

17. Skip this slide if you don’t have freshmen in the class. Freshmen: Look on the back of your card and p. 14 of the Bulletin Academies allow Sherwood students to: • Focus on academic interests • Develop knowledge and skills needed to excel in college and careers • Connect high school course work with college and real world experiences

18. Skip this slide if you don’t have freshmen in the class. All Freshman: You MustDesignate Your Academy  The directions on your card say: STEP 1: Circle a Pathway from one of the four Sherwood Academies. STEP 2: Circle ONE course you will take to start that Pathway. You will want to take this home to discuss your choice with your parents.

19. Return to the front of the card • Designate Alternate Choices. If you do not have alternate classes designated, your counselor will choose courses for you. • You and a parent/guardian must sign the completed form. When you sign, you acknowledge the following: I understand that the selection of teaching staff is based on registration information. I have reviewed the teacher recommendations and the choices my student has made. I understand the selections are considered final.

20. Skip this slide if you don’t have juniors in the class. Juniors • Your counselor will be meeting with you individually in March. • Please be prepared to discuss your courses when you are called down.

21. Registration Card Reminders • Phone Numbers/E-mail addresses • 7 credits (14 codes) • 2 alternate courses • Signatures

22. Questions? Thought of a question for your counselor? Write your name, grade, & student number ona piece of paper and write your question(s.) Give the paper to your teacher at the end of this presentation. You may email questions to your counselor. The email addresses are on the next slide.

23. Counselor Email Adresses Student Last NameCounselorEmail Address A-Car Ms. Crenshaw Peaches_T_Crenshaw@mcpsmd.org Cas-E Mrs. Benson Nancy_L_Benson@mcpsmd.org F-Hok Ms. Lippman Miriam_L_Lippman@mcpsmd.org Hol-Lei Mrs. Al-Atrash Elizabeth_G_Al- Atrash @mcpsmd.org Lej-M Ms. McKenna Erin_M_McKenna@mcpsmd.org N-Ri Mr. Sartori William_L_Sartori@mcpsmd.org Rj-Sin Ms. Braun Alicia_L_Braun@mcpsmd.org Sio-Str Ms. Lee Constance_Lee@mcpsmd.org Sts-Z Ms. Avery Jamii_Avery@mcpsmd.org

24. Remember! • Havediscussions with parents and teachers about your classes • Write down questions for your counselor • Wednesday, February 24th Registration is due to your second period teacher