Sherwood High Sherwood High SchoolSchool

Preparing for Preparing for the 2010 – the 2010 –

2011 School 2011 School Year!Year!

Counselor PerspectiveCounselor Perspective

Selecting courses to meet graduation requirementsSelecting rigorous courses for college/ career readinessGetting students more interested and involved Opening the door to career pathways – Academies

What Courses Should What Courses Should Students Take?Students Take?

Students should plan their schedules Students should plan their schedules keeping the end in mind. (college/career)keeping the end in mind. (college/career)

Students should take courses that Students should take courses that challenge them the most. challenge them the most.

Students’ schedules should contain honors Students’ schedules should contain honors and Advanced Placement courses.and Advanced Placement courses.

Students must complete 22 credits (28 Students must complete 22 credits (28 possible in a full-time four-year program)possible in a full-time four-year program)

Graduation RequirementsGraduation Requirements English (4 credits)English (4 credits) Social Studies (3 credits)Social Studies (3 credits) Science (3 credits)Science (3 credits) Math (4 credits)Math (4 credits) Technology (1 credit)Technology (1 credit) Fine Arts (1 credit)Fine Arts (1 credit) Physical Education (1 credit)Physical Education (1 credit) Health (1/2 credit)Health (1/2 credit) Program CompletionProgram Completion

Foreign Language (2 credits), orForeign Language (2 credits), or Advanced Technology (2 credits), orAdvanced Technology (2 credits), or Career Development ProgramCareer Development Program

Student Service Learning Student Service Learning Hours (75 hours)Hours (75 hours)

High School Assessments High School Assessments (combined total of 1602)(combined total of 1602) Algebra/data analysisAlgebra/data analysis BiologyBiology NSL GovernmentNSL Government English 10English 10

Additional Graduation Additional Graduation RequirementsRequirements

Planning for College/CareerPlanning for College/Career RigorRigor Mathematics courses beyond Algebra II and Mathematics courses beyond Algebra II and

Geometry with a grade of B or betterGeometry with a grade of B or better 3 - 4 credits of Science with a grade of B or 3 - 4 credits of Science with a grade of B or

betterbetter 2 or more credits in Foreign Language with a 2 or more credits in Foreign Language with a

grade of B or better, or 2 or more credits in grade of B or better, or 2 or more credits in Advanced Technology with a grade of B or Advanced Technology with a grade of B or betterbetter

Planning for College/CareerPlanning for College/Career Most colleges look for foreign languages.Most colleges look for foreign languages. Score of 1650 or higher on SAT I or 24 or Score of 1650 or higher on SAT I or 24 or

higher on ACT or both higher on ACT or both A cumulative GPA of 3.0 or better on a A cumulative GPA of 3.0 or better on a

4.0 scale4.0 scale Internships related to field of interest for Internships related to field of interest for

some studentssome students

Marketability for College:Marketability for College:

Strong G.P.A.Strong G.P.A. Honors and Advanced Placement coursesHonors and Advanced Placement courses Strong SAT and/or ACT scoresStrong SAT and/or ACT scores Athletics and/or Service and/or Extra-curricular activities Athletics and/or Service and/or Extra-curricular activities Internships or work experiences related to field of Internships or work experiences related to field of

interestinterest

CoursesCourses EnglishEnglish Social StudiesSocial Studies ScienceScience MathematicsMathematics OtherOther

ESOL Language classes satisfy English

requirement

English 11 Honors

EnglishEnglishEnglish 9 On LevelEnglish 9 Honors

AP Lang

AP Lit

English 12 Honors

English 10 Honors English 10 On Level

English 12 On Level

9th Grade Elective:

Theatre

Electives Grades 10 - 12:

JournalismYearbookTheatre

Creative WritingWorld Literature

AP Lang

Social StudiesSocial StudiesUS History

NSLHonors NSL AP NSL

HonorsUS History 9th Grade

10th Grade

11th Grade

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

MW History Honors MW History

AP MW History

AP NSL

MathematicsMathematics

CalculusAP/Applications

Geometry - SP or DP

Pre-Calculus

Algebra 2

SP - Single Period, DP - Double Period

Electives: Quantitative Literacy, Business Math, Statistics , AP Statistics

Bridge to Algebra 2

Algebra 1 SP or DP

ScienceScienceH Matter & Energy

H BiologyBiology

H ChemistryChemistry

Elective

H Biology DP Sem 1H Chemistry DP Sem 2

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

H BiologyBiology H Physics

9th Grade

10th Grade

H ChemistryChemistryElective

H PhysicsPhysicsElective

11th Grade

AP Spanish(Language

and Literature)AP French (Language)

Foreign LanguageForeign LanguageFrench – SpanishFrench – Spanish

Level 4 Honors

Level 5 Honors

Italian is offered through level fourItalian is offered through level four

Level 2

Level 1

Level 3 Regular

Level 3 Honors

Physical EducationPhysical EducationPhysical 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)

HealthHealthComprehensive

HealthOn-level or Honors

Required

Family Life and Human Development

Elective course

**

Other ElectivesOther ElectivesFine 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

TechnologyGrade 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

Academies at SherwoodAcademies at Sherwood

Why Academies?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.

Academies at SherwoodAcademies at SherwoodComponents to each Academy:Components to each Academy:

Coursework: Coursework: 3 credits of required and 3 credits of required and elective elective courses in the pathway.courses in the pathway.

Capstone Experience: Capstone Experience: 1 credit from either 1 credit from either college course, internship, or guided research.college course, internship, or guided research.

Participation in value-added Participation in value-added activitiesactivities: : field trips, guest speakers, college field trips, guest speakers, college visits, activities, etc.visits, activities, etc.

Value AddedValue Added CertificationsCertifications Guest speakers in each areaGuest speakers in each area Field trips related to pathwayField trips related to pathway

Example: open heart surgery Example: open heart surgery observationobservation

ClubsClubs Example: Engineers Without Borders Example: Engineers Without Borders

and Green Teamand Green Team

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 Environmental Science, Medical Careers and Health Professions, HorticultureProfessions, Horticulture

Engineering and TechnologyEngineering and Technology: : Engineering, Engineering, Simulation, Gaming, and ProgrammingSimulation, Gaming, and Programming

Pathways …Pathways …

Sample: Global Studies Pathway Sample: Global Studies Pathway in Arts and Humanities Academyin 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

Sample: Accounting Sample: Accounting Pathway in Business Pathway in Business

AcademyAcademyRequired:

• 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

Sample: Health Professions Sample: Health Professions Pathway in Science AcademyPathway 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

How to sign-up for your How to sign-up for your Academy?Academy?

•Fill out last page of registration card

Dates to NoteDates to NoteJanuary 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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