Pre-Scheduling Presentation

MARYLAND GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS (pg. 23)

Graduation Requirements

25 Credits

A Completer Program

*Foreign Language

*Advanced Technology

*Career Technology Completer

*CCST

Must PASS State

Assessments

Algebra

Biology

English 10

Service Learning Projects

4 projects OR

75 hours OR

A combination of the two

PROMOTION (pg. 25) Cecil County Public Schools requires the following

minimum number of credits to advance from one grade to another:

Grade 9 to 10 -- Five (5) Credits Two of the five credits must be in core subjects

Grade 10 to 11 -- Eleven (11) Credits Five of the twelve credits must be in core subjects

Grade 11 to 12 – Eighteen (18) Credits Nine of the eighteen credits must be in core subjects

NCAA GUIDELINES (pg. 25)

The National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) has specific guidelines for high school student athletes who wish to be eligible to compete in college athletics. There are four basic criteria which include:

1. Graduation from high school with mathematics credits through Algebra II;

2. Minimum core grade-point average;3. Minimum ACT or SAT scores;4. Completion of 16 core courses.

Planning for college and college athletics should begin in grade nine in order to complete the core courses. Students should register with the NCAA clearinghouse by the end of their junior year. Check with your school counselor for information concerning the specifics of the above criteria. For more information on eligibility, visit www.eligibilitycenter.org.

Follow teacher recommendations for course selection.

Get involved in school activities.

Talk with your parents about your schedule

Take courses that prepare you for your future

Ask questions!!! HAVE FUN!!

Time to Make aClick on desired topic to see scheduling choices

English

Mathematics

ScienceSocial Studies

Health

Physical Education

Tech Education

Fine Arts

Pathway RequiredAnd Pathway Options

Completer

Other Optionsfor Seniors

ENGLISH (starts on page 42)

English 9 or Honors English 9 English 10 or Honors English 10 English 11, Honors English 11, or

AP English 11 English 12, Honors English 12, or

AP English 12

SOCIAL STUDIES (starts on page 58)

Government or Honors Government World History or Honors World History US History, Honors US History, or

AP US History Contemporary World Studies, AP Human

Geography, AP US Government, AP Psychology, or AP US History

SCIENCE (starts on page 56)

Biology or Honors Biology 2 other sciences Other choices are listed on your

registration sheet. Please check all prerequisites.

MATHEMATICS (starts on page 50)

There are many math courses offered, but it is important that you follow a certain sequence. It is beneficial for you to get input from your math teacher(s) to determine which course you should take next.

You must have a minimum of one per year (doubling up only forces you to take more math)

You cannot backtrack and take a course that would typically go before the one you are currently taking (such as completing Algebra II and then taking Topics of Math)

HEALTH (pg. 53)

Health I Health II

PHYSICAL EDUCATION (starts on page 52)

Personal Fitness Physical Education 10

TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION (pg. 62 & 54)

Foundations of Technology and Introduction to Design and Presentation (1/2 a credit each) OR

Foundations of Technology (1 full credit) OR Introduction to Engineering and Design

(after Algebra I)

FINE ARTS CHOICES (starts on page 45)Many Fine Art courses do have fees

Foundations of Art Creative Crafts Drawing I & II (after Foundations of Art) 2D & Graphic Design I & II

(after Foundations of Art) Drawing/Painting I & II

(after Foundations of Art) Sculpture & Ceramics I & II

(after Foundations of Art) Photo I & II (after Foundations of Art) Studio Art (w/ permission) AP Studio Art

G/T Dance Honors Drama I & II Theatre Theatre Design Band** History of American Music Chorus Advanced Choral Ensemble Guitar I & II Music Keyboard I & II String Orchestra AP Music Theory

**Summer Camp required

PATHWAY REQUIRED COURSES Pathway Required courses are dependent on the

pathway that you are in. The next four pages will list the required courses for each of the four clusters. You will have to go to the pages listed for the additional option courses from which to choose.

Arts & Communication

Health & Human ServicesBusiness, Finance, & Marketing

Science, Engineering, & Technology

Arts & Communications (pg. 6-9) Digital Arts

2D & Graphic Design I, II CADD Technology I, IIMicrosoft Professional I, II Music Keyboard I, IIPhotography I & II

Literary ArtsMythology PublicationsResearch Seminar TheatreYearbook

Performing ArtsAdvanced Choral Ensemble BandChorus G/T DanceGuitar I, II Honors Drama I, IIMusic Keyboard I, II String OrchestraTheatre

Visual CommunicationsAny Level I – III Studio Art CourseAP Studio Art

Business, Finance, & Marketing (pg. 11-13)

Business ManagementBusiness Management Cosmetology I

Intro to Business, Finance, & Marketing

Microsoft Professional I, II Entrepreneurship

FinanceBusiness Management Entrepreneurship

Intro to Business, Finance, & Marketing

Microsoft Professional I, II

MarketingBusiness Management Entrepreneurship

Intro to Business, Finance, & Marketing

Microsoft Professional I, II

Health & Human Services (pg. 15-17)Education

AP English 11, 12 AP PsychologyAP Statistics Human Growth & DevelopmentIntro to Public Service PsychologySpeech/Discussion & DebateStatisticsWorld Language III, IV

Government/Public ServicesAP English 11, 12 AP PsychologyIntro to Public Service PsychologySpeech/Discussion & DebateWorld Language III, IV

Health Services/Consumer ServicesAnatomy & Physiology AP BiologyAP Psychology AP StatisticsCosmetology I Human Growth & DevelopmentIntro to Public Service PsychologyStatistics

Science, Engineering, & Technology (pg. 19-22)

Construction, Manufacturing, Science, & EngineeringCADD Technology I, II Intro to Engineering

DesignIntro to Science, Engineering, & TechnologyPrinciples of Engineering

Environmental, Agricultural & Natural ResourcesEnvironmental Science AP Environmental

ScienceIntro to Science, Engineering, & TechnologyPrinciples of Engineering Zoology

Information TechnologyIntro to Science, Engineering, & TechnologyMicrosoft Professional I Principles of EngineeringProgram Developer

STEM AcademyAny two credits beyond the minimum requirements (Math – 4 and

Science – 3 from page 22) will satisfy the pathway required for course credits.

COMPLETER PROGRAMS

Check which completer plan you wish to work towards. Click on the link below to determine the details of the completer program you are working towards.

World Language

Advanced Technology

Career Technology Completer

Cecil County School of Technology

World Language (starts on page 64)

If you choose World Language as your completer, you must finish two years of a single foreign language. Your choices are:

CHINESE

FRENCH

GERMAN

SPANISH

Advanced Technology (starts on page 62)

If you choose Advanced Technology for your completer, you must earn two credits using the following courses:CADD Technology I, IIEnergy & Power/Transportation TechnologyConstruction/Manufacturing Technology

Career Technology Education Completer Programs (page 67)

Finance & Accounting Intro to Business, Finance, & Marketing Microsoft Professional I Finance I Finance II or Business Education InternshipOffice Administration Intro to Business, Finance, & Marketing Microsoft Professional I Microsoft Professional II Business Management or Business

ProceduresOracle Academy Intro to Science, Engineering, & Technology Program Developer Oracle I Oracle II

Project Lead the Way (Pre-Engineering) Principles of Engineering Intro to Engineering Design Digital Electronics Civil Engineering & Architecture Engineering Design & DevelopmentPro Start Becoming a Food Service Professional I Becoming a Food Service Professional II Practical Experience as a Food Service

ProfessionalCareer Research & Development Career Research & Development Career Development Seminar Work-based Learning Experience

School of TechnologyCompleter Programs(pg. 39-41)

Allied Health Automotive Technology Computer/Electronic

Technology Construction Trades Cosmetology Culinary Arts Electrical Trades

Fire Science/Emergency Medical Services

Heavy Industrial Maintenance

HVAC Tech & Plumbing Natural Resources Welding & Metals Tech

Alternate Options

Applications are required for each of these. They can be found on the website.

Cecil College courses at Rising Sun High

Leave for work

Leave to take college coursesStudent Aide/Service Learning Opportunity

Senior Option

Cecil College courses at Rising Sun High School Scheduled during block 1/2, two days a

week. Two each semester on alternating days. Intro to Philosophy Intro to Psychology Intro to SociologyPublic Speaking

Leave for work There are a few ways this can occur:

1. Through a CTE program such as “Becoming a Food Service Professional” Take the prerequisite courses for the program and then

you can leave for work

2. Through Work-based Learning Must take “Career Research Development” and “Career

Development Seminar.”

3. Through Trade Experience This is through the CCST programs and an application

will be received at CCST.

Must have a minimum of two credits of space available in your schedule to leave and go to work.

Leave to take college courses

Must apply for Senior Waiver Must enroll in college courses Will take “must have” courses at Rising

Sun High School and then leave for college courses

Student Aide/Service Learning Opportunity Multiple locations

Rising Sun High SchoolRising Sun Middle School (must be able to

drive yourself)Calvert Elementary School (must be able to

drive yourself)

Only able to take for one credit of space.

Senior Option

Senior Option allows students to opt out of one class period (either first block or last block) Students must be on track to graduate and have

earned a minimum of 22 credits. Students must have completed all Service Learning

and HSA requirements. Senior option will be revoked if students are failing

courses or not following behavioral expectations.