WINSTON CHURCHILL HIGH SCHOOL

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WINSTON CHURCHILL HIGH SCHOOL

This is a supplement to the Montgomery County Public Schools’

High School Course Bulletin.

ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF

Dr. Joan C. Benz, Principal (301) 469-1200 Ms. Doreen Brandes, Assistant Principal (301) 469-1200 Mr. Joshua Neuman-Sunshine, Assistant Principal (301) 469-1200 Mr. John Taylor, Assistant Principal (301) 469-1200 Ms. Brandi Richardson, Assistant School Administrator (301) 469-1200

COUNSELING STAFF

Ms. Robin Moore, Resource Counselor (301) 469-1211

Mr. Robert Bean (301) 469-1211 Mr. Gary Carter (301) 469-1211 Ms. Makeyda Hilliard (301) 469-1211 Ms. Marcia Johnson (301) 469-1211 Ms. Angela Mastromatteo (301) 469-1211 Ms. Jennifer Oristian (301) 469-1211 Ms. Christine Pellicoro (301) 469-1211

Ms. Susan Parket, Counseling Office Secretary (301) 469-1211

Ms. Wendy Tilles, Scheduling Secretary (301) 469-1211

Ms. Denise Fabrizio, Registrar (301) 469-1220

Ms. Luana Zimmerman, (301) 469-1242

Career/College Information Coordinator

RESOURCE TEACHERS AND DEPARTMENT CHAIRPERSONS

Bridge Ms. Jan Shapiro (301) 469-1231

English Ms. Emily Goldberg (301) 469-1172

Fine Arts/Computer Science Mr. Brendan Roddy (301) 469-1227 Mathematics Ms. Audrey Phillips (301) 469-1224 Physical Education/Technology Mr. Don Higgins (301) 469-1236 Resource/ARS Ms. Tishya Soni (301) 469-1235

Science Mr. Clint Brown (301) 469-1164

Signature Programs Ms. Deanna Svrcek (301) 469-1054 Social Studies Mr. Rodney Van Tassell (301) 469-1166 World Languages Ms. Lois Laclef (301) 469-1141

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REGISTRATION INFORMATION AND GUIDELINES

1. REGISTRATION CONTINGENCY: Courses listed in this Churchill bulletin will be included in the curricula for 2015-2016 dependent upon sufficient student enrollment and availability of staffing.

2. COURSE LOAD: A full and regular schedule consists of seven (7) program selections, five (5) of which should be chosen from courses in English, social studies, mathematics, science, and world languages. Students are encouraged to select a program of studies that will not only satisfy diploma requirements but also further college admission and/or career objectives. Students and parents are requested to carefully consider a student’s overall workload and extracurricular commitments when choosing AP and honors courses that require more homework and study time. Courses may not be available to change a schedule and move to another level once the master schedule is finalized.

Carefully consider the HW hours indicated for each course and complete a time management sheet along with the registration sheet.

3. FULL-DAY ATTENDANCE:

Students should be enrolled in a full-day program composed of seven periods or a comparable period of time in an alternative program or activity approved by the student's parent or guardian, and principal.

Exceptions to a full-day program may be granted for the following:

 Educationally related programs outside the school. Example: concurrent registration at a college/university, volunteer work or community service.

 Medical exceptions.

 EMT recommended exceptions.

 Financial need exceptions to be employed.

All applications for an exception to full-day attendance must be made using MCPS Form 280-98 ("Request for Approval of Part-time Daily Attendance") and be approved by the principal.

4. SCHEDULE CHANGE POLICY:

Students may make sound educational schedule changes for semesters 1 and 2 from the time of registration during February until Thursday, March 26. After March 26, due to staffing constraints, schedule changes will be permitted for the following reasons only:

1. Master schedule conflicts 2. Incorrect level placement

3. Completion of online or summer school course 4. Failure to complete a prerequisite course

REQUESTS TO CHANGE TEACHERS OR TO KEEP A FIRST SEMESTER TEACHER WILL NOT BE HONORED.

NOTE: The schedule change policy will be strictly enforced. Consequently, students are cautioned to give consideration to choosing courses and alternates for both semesters. A schedule change request that is not based on sound educational reasons will not be honored.

5. AIDES:

Any student who wishes to serve as an aide for a teacher, department or office should see his/her counselor. These positions do not provide units of credit.

6. AP COURSES

A student who registers for an AP course is expected to take the AP exam. Students need to carefully consider the amount of homework hours that accompany each course. If a student wants to change his/her course selections after Thursday, March 26, space may not be available in the new course, and the student must remain in the original course.

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INTRODUCTION (2015 – 2016 MCPS

High School Course Bulletin)

MARYLAND DIPLOMA REQUIREMENTS

The state of Maryland authorizes one diploma for all high school graduates, based upon successful fulfillment of four categories of requirements: enrollment, course credit, student service learning (SSL), and Maryland assessments. All requirements are summarized in the table below. MCPS requirements that extend state requirements are designated with a double asterisk (**).

Enrollment

Students must satisfactorily complete four years beyond Grade 8, unless the principal approves a waiver of the fourth year. (See the school counselor first.)

Course Credits

Students shall be enrolled in a Montgomery County Public School and have earned a minimum of 22 credits that include the following:

MCPS GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS AT A GLANCE

English 4 credits

Fine Arts 1 credit (Selected courses in art, dance, drama/theater, and music that satisfy the

fine arts requirement are designated FA)

Health Education 0.5 credit

Mathematics

4 credits** (1 full-year algebra credit, 1 geometry credit)

State law now requires that students graduating in 2018 or after must take a math course all four years of high school.

Physical Education 1 credit**

Science 3 credits (1 biology credit, 1 physical science credit, and 1 other)

Social Studies 3 credits (1 U.S. History credit; 1 World History credit; and 1 National, State,

and Local Government credit)

Technology Education

1 credit (Specific courses are approved by the state for this credit. See the MCPS course bulletin or your school counselor.)

Electives: The additional credits required for graduation may be fulfilled by one of the following three options.

OPTION 1 OPTION 2 OPTION 3

2 credits in a world language OR 2 credits in American Sign Language AND 2.5 credits in elective courses 2 credits in advanced technology education AND 2.5 credits in elective courses 4 credits in a state-approved Program of Study AND 0.5 credit in electives courses Student Service

Learning (SSL) 75 service-learning hours

Assessment Requirements High School

Assessments / PARCC

Students must meet the Maryland High School Assessment and/or PARCC requirements for English, algebra/data analysis, biology, and government.

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Promotion Regulation

MCPS Regulation JEB-RA, Placement, Promotion, Acceleration, and Retention of Students,

http://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/departments/policy/pdf/jebra.pdf, requires that high school students earn five credits each year in order to be promoted, including specific required credits in English, mathematics, science, and social studies as indicated in the chart below.

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Total Credits Needed for Promotion to

Next Grade

Total Credits in Required Courses

Math English Science Social Studies Other Courses—See Options Required for Graduation Grade 9 5 1 1 0 0 3 Grade 10 10 2 2 1 1 4 Grade 11 15 3 3 2 2 5

Maryland High School Assessments (HSA) and/or PARCC Exams

Maryland High School Assessments and PARCC Exams are end-of-course tests related to the MCPS courses Algebra 1, Biology, English 10 and NSL Government. All students enrolled in these course are required to take the appropriate HSA / PARCC upon completion of the course. The Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) has designed the tests to measure student achievement and school performance, providing valuable information to students, parents, and schools. Maryland high school students must meet the HSA / PARCC requirements in order to receive a Maryland high school diploma. Updated information about the specific passing requirements for the PARCC testing can be found on the MCPS and MSDE website.

The Maryland High School Assessments for Algebra/Data Analysis and English also serve to meet the Maryland School Assessment (MSA) math and reading requirements of the federal No Child Left Behind Act (ESEA). For details visit the MSDE website www.marylandpublicschools.org/.

Maryland High School Certificate

This certificate is awarded to students with disabilities who do not meet the requirements for a diploma but who meet one of the following criteria:

1. The student is enrolled in a special education program for at least four years beyond Grade 8, or its age equivalent. The student is determined to have developed appropriate skills for the individual to enter the world of work, act responsibly as a citizen, and enjoy a fulfilling life by an Individualized Educational Program (IEP) Team with agreement of the student’s parents/guardians. The world of work includes, but is not limited to, gainful employment, work-activity centers,

supported employment, or sheltered workshops.

2. After being enrolled in a special education program for four years beyond Grade 8, or its age equivalent, the student reaches age 21.

Montgomery County Public Schools Certificate of Merit (CM)

In addition to the Maryland high school diploma, students who meet the following requirements may be awarded the Montgomery County Public Schools Certificate of Merit, a diploma endorsement:

• Advanced Courses

At least 12 credits must be earned in advanced courses identified by MCPS as applicable to the Certificate of Merit. A CM appears in the course listings in this bulletin to designate courses that satisfy this requirement. All courses to be counted toward the Certificate of Merit must be taken for a letter grade.

• Mathematics Requirement

Students must successfully complete and receive credit for the MCPS Algebra 2 course. • Cumulative Grade Point Average

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Courses and Credits

Each MCPS high school provides a comprehensive program of studies that enables all students to earn required graduation credits. All high school courses are one semester in length. All courses satisfying graduation requirements must be taken for a letter grade. Upon completion of each semester’s work, students earn credit in each course taken—0.5 credit for successful completion of a single-period course, 1 credit for a double-period course, and so on. Yearlong courses usually have the same name for the two semesters with the title of the first semester followed by A or 1 and the second by B or 2. In general the first semester of a course is a prerequisite for the second semester.

Technology Education Requirement for Graduation

To satisfy MSDE high school graduation requirements, students are required to take a state-approved technology

education course. MCPS technology education courses that meet this requirement are designated TE in the MCPS course bulletin. Note that MCPS eLearning offers Foundations of Technology A/B in an online format during the summer. Advanced Technology courses satisfying graduation requirements for electives, Option 2, must also meet state approval. Courses meeting these requirements are designated AT in the MCPS course bulletin.

Student Service Learning

The Student Service Learning (SSL) program in MCPS promotes a culture of student involvement and student

responsibility through civic engagement. Service learning is a graduation requirement in Maryland. MCPS students must complete a minimum of 75 service-learning hours for graduation. The specific SSL hour requirement and other SSL information are shown at http://mcpsssl.org. MCPS students may begin fulfilling this requirement the summer after Grade 5 and continue to accrue SSL hours through high school. Students who earn 260 or more SSL hours receive a Certificate of Meritorious Service at the time of graduation. Preparation, action, and reflection are the three phases of service learning that distinguish SSL from traditional volunteering and community service efforts.

Service learning hours are earned through the following:

 School Courses

Successful completion of specific courses identified in this course bulletin where the three phases of SSL achieve curricular objectives

 School Clubs

Fully participating and completing the three phases of service learning in activities promoted by school-sponsored clubs and organizations

 Community Organizations and Opportunities—must be preapproved for SSL

Fully participating with community organizations tagged as “Approved SSL MCPS” and opportunities tagged “MCPS SSL Approved” at the website http://mcpsssl.org or by having MCPS Form 560-50, Request for Student Service Learning Preapproval granted prior to earning hours with organizations and opportunities that are not tagged as MCPS SSL approved at the website

All activities for which SSL hours are desired must occur in a public place, be secular in nature, and be supervised by an adult representative from a nonprofit, tax-exempt organization. Parents and relatives may not directly supervise a student. One SSL hour is awarded for every one hour of service outside of the instructional day with a maximum of 8 hours in a 24-hour period. MCPS Form 560-51, Student Service Learning Activity Verification, is required to document all

activities for which SSL hours are desired. More information is available at the MCPS SSL site, http://mcpsssl.org, or the SSL FAQ pages at www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/departments/ssl/faqs/faq.shtm. For individual SSL questions, contact the SSL coordinator in any middle or high school.

High School Credit for Middle School Students

High school credit is awarded to students who complete yearlong high school courses while in middle school after the student has passed both semesters of the course and passed the semester B high school final examination. The credit and grade are recorded on a student’s transcript during the first year of high school. Grades 6–8 students may retake a high school course taken in middle school and receive the higher grade earned.

Honors, Advanced-Level, Advanced Placement, and International Baccalaureate Courses

Honors, advanced-level, Advanced Placement (AP), and International Baccalaureate (IB) courses provide opportunities for students to pursue rigorous and challenging studies. Students enroll in individual honors, advanced-level, and AP courses. Those students seeking an IB diploma or participating in local school certificate programs must meet the requirements of the program in addition to the requirements for graduation in MCPS. The table on pages 13 through 15 list all MCPS Advanced Placement, advanced-level, and IB courses. Students in honors, AP, and advanced-level courses are expected to maintain at least a C average. Students who receive a grade of D or E over two consecutive marking periods should be counseled and supported.

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 Honors Courses

Honors courses provide expectations and opportunities for students to work at an accelerated pace, to engage in more rigorous and complex content and processes, and to develop authentic products that reflect the student’s understanding of key concepts. The curriculum in each honors course includes appropriate adaptations for accelerated and enriched learning for pursuing in-depth studies that require abstract and higher-order thinking skills.

 Advanced-Level Courses

Advanced-level courses are based upon previous achievement in a sequence of study. Advanced-level courses include appropriate adaptations for accelerated and enriched learning for pursuing in-depth studies that require abstract and higher-order thinking skills.

 Advanced Placement Courses

MCPS has developed courses that meet College Board guidelines to accompany the Advanced Placement examinations. A qualifying score on an AP exam may earn the student college credit or advanced standing in the subject in college. All MCPS Advanced Placement courses have met the requirements of and been approved by the College Board Audit Committee and include concepts and skills that help students prepare for the AP exams.

 Criteria for Enrollment in Honors, Advanced Placement, and Advanced-level Courses

Principals ensure that all students who have the capability, motivation, or potential to accept the challenge of honors, advanced-level and/or AP courses will be accorded an opportunity to do so. Each semester the principal will convene his or her school’s Honors/AP Review Committee to review the participation of students in honors, advanced-level, and AP courses to ensure consistent implementation of the MCPS Gifted and Talented

Education Policy (IOA), www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/departments/policy/pdf/ioa.pdf, and the accompanying regulation (IOA-RA), www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/departments/policy/pdf/ioara.pdf.

The Honors/AP Review Committee ensures that each school provides responsible open enrollment in honors, advanced-level, and AP courses for every student who is capable of or motivated to pursue a rigorous program and higher-level course work. The committee documents the strengths that each student brings to honors, advanced-level, and AP work and recommends a plan for outreach, nurturing, and support of potential candidates. A profile of student strengths can be determined by conducting a thorough review of the following multiple criteria:

• Mastery of course prerequisites (grades of A, B, or C) • Parent/guardian recommendations

• Standardized test scores, as appropriate

• Willingness to complete challenging assignments • Student interest or motivation

• Work samples and portfolios • Teacher/counselor recommendations

Schools will evaluate multiple criteria for each student as no single criterion is to be used to exclude a student from pursuing honors, advanced-level, and AP course work. Prior to the start of each semester, school counselors notify all candidates for honors, advanced-level, and AP courses regarding their enrollment.

• Review Process for Enrollment in Honors, Advanced Placement, and Advanced-Level Courses Students who are not recommended for enrollment, but who still wish to be considered for honors, advanced-level, or AP course placement should request the change using the Change in Level of Recommendation Form in the back of this book.

COURSE-RELATED INFORMATION

Student Withdrawal from a Course

A student-initiated withdrawal may occur when the student and parents/guardians determine that withdrawal will be beneficial to the student. The student’s withdrawal request must be approved by parents/guardians in writing, reviewed by the counselor, and discussed with the student to ensure that there is understanding that withdrawing from the course may result in a possible delay in meeting graduation requirements. The counselor’s recommendation is forwarded to the principal for approval.

If a student withdraws from a course before the end of the 25th_{school day, no notation is made on the student’s} permanent record card or report card.

If the student withdraws after 25 school days of the course, the date of the withdrawal and the achievement attained at the time of withdrawal will be entered on the report card and permanent record (transcript). Withdrawal grades are not used in computing GPA or WGPA. Withdrawal grades are included when determining student academic eligibility for participation in extracurricular activities.

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Alternative Provisions for Earning Credit

In addition to earning credits during the regular school day and year, credits may be earned through summer school, extended-day learning opportunities, work experience programs, online courses, and college courses. Permission from the principal or designee is required in advance in all cases involving alternative provisions for earning credit. Specific provisions govern the use of each of these programs. It is critical that students and parents consider these programs carefully and consult school counselors in advance to obtain full information about any alternative means of earning credit and its advisability. Online courses must be approved by MSDE and MCPS. The content of an online course must meet MCPS content standards to be considered for credit. The list of online courses approved by MCPS for credit towards graduation is at www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/departments/onlinelearning.

Alternative provisions for earning credit are discussed in MCPS regulation High School Graduation Requirements, ISB-RA, found at www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/departments/policy/pdf/isbra.pdf.

Alternatives to Four-Year Enrollment

Specific provisions governing the use of alternatives to four-year enrollment are delineated in the MCPS regulation High School Graduation Requirements, ISB-RA, found at www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/departments/policy/pdf/isbra.pdf.

Advice from counselors is critical and should begin far in advance. The principal’s permission is required and must be obtained in advance. The alternatives include early college admission programs, early admission to an approved vocational, technical, or other postsecondary school, or the General Educational Development (GED) testing program.

Attendance

A commitment to school attendance on the part of both students and parents/guardians is an essential component of a high-quality learning experience. Parents and school personnel are expected to do everything possible to ensure each student’s regular attendance. Students should attend all scheduled classes and approved educational activities and are responsible for completing all assigned work on time. Students should be enrolled in a full-day program or spend a comparable period of time in an alternative program or activity approved by the student’s parent/guardian and principal.

Grading and Reporting

Basis for Grading

Grades reflect student achievement based on what the student knows and is able to do, as defined by the MCPS curriculum. Students receiving services for limited English proficiency, special education, or 504 disabilities will be afforded all accommodations and modifications as documented by English Language Learner (ELL) plans, individualized education programs (IEPs), or Section 504 plans.

Procedures for Grading

Grading procedures will be applied consistently within and among schools. Grading practices must include clear and timely communication, alignment with curriculum, accurate reflection of student achievement, and fair representation of student performance. Grading practices must be fair and manageable, and support effective teaching and learning. Grades on report cards reflect academic achievement in relation to course expectations as outlined in the Montgomery County Public Schools’ curriculum. Extra credit may not be used. Course-specific procedures for grading are defined, used consistently, and explained clearly to students and parents in writing at the beginning of a semester or school year. A final evaluation activity is required at the conclusion of all courses. Semester examinations in specified courses are computed as 25% of the final grade for the semester and reported separately on the report card.

Reporting Student Progress

Teachers will provide students and parents with information about achievement throughout the marking period. This feedback may take several forms, including the following:

• Report cards

• Interims/progress reports

• Online grade reports (Edline or other similar program) • Parent conferences

• Informal methods of communication • Teacher feedback

Credit/No Credit Grading Option

The Credit/No Credit grading option may be used only in courses not specifically required for graduation by MSDE or MCPS. Credit/No Credit cannot be applied to a Certificate of Merit course.

Grade Point Average (GPA) and Weighted Grade Point Average (WGPA)

Only final course grades and credit reported on high school transcripts are used in determining GPA and WGPA in accordance with the procedures set forth in MCPS Regulation IKC-RA: Grade Point Averages and Weighted Grade Point

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Averages, www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/departments/policy/pdf/ikcra.pdf. To determine WGPA, an additional quality point is added to grades of A, B, and C in all honors, advanced-level, and Advanced Placement courses only.

A Marking Period Average (MPA), used in determining academic eligibility, is shown on student report cards. The MPA is not cumulative and is not used to establish the GPA or WGPA. (The GPA and WGPA are on the student’s transcript, not his/her report card.)

MCPS does not rank students. Additional information about grading and reporting is available on the MCPS website at

www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/info/grading/.

Academic Eligibility for Participation in Extracurricular Activities

Students must maintain a 2.0 marking period average (MPA), with not more than one failing grade in the previous marking period in order to participate in extracurricular activities during the next marking period. The MPA is not the same as the GPA. Further information can be found in MCPS Regulation IQD-RA: Academic Eligibility for High School Students Who Participate in Extracurricular Activities,

www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/departments/policy/pdf/iqdra.pdf. National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Eligibility Center

The National Collegiate Athletic Association established the NCAA Eligibility Center to serve as the authorizing group for the final review and approval of core courses for freshmen college students who want to participate in intercollegiate athletics in NCAA Division I-A, I-AA, and II colleges and universities. In the course bulletin, NCAA Center Approved Core Courses are designated NCAA. In all cases, the list of eligible courses available at the NCAA Eligibility Center website represents the final determination of acceptable core courses. To learn more about NCAA Approved Core Courses or about NCAA Freshmen Eligibility Standards, contact the local school resource counselor and visit the NCAA-IEC website at https://web1.ncaa.org/eligibilitycenter/common/.

Taking Courses Not Available at the Home School

Students wishing to attend a neighboring school for a course not available at the home school must apply through the home school counseling office. Courses are open to students on a space-available basis. Students/parents must provide transportation.

Programs of Study (POS)

Programs of Study (POS) are state-approved programs that satisfy the career-development graduation requirement and are designated as POS in this bulletin. Each of these programs is designed to help students acquire the specialized

knowledge, skills, attitudes, and work habits required for employment and postsecondary education. Each MCPS high school offers career development programs.

Students seeking to enroll in a POS that includes a work-based learning component may be required by the employer or sponsoring organization to provide appropriate documentation that may include a social security number and/or proof of citizenship/green card. Please review program applications and POS requirements carefully for specific work-based learning component guidelines. Extensive information about MCPS Programs of Study is available at the website

www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/curriculum/careerprograms/. Program Options

Schools not offering a particular POS may request placement of a student in that program at another school. Efforts will be made to fulfill reasonable student requests for transportation. Students and counselors must ensure that the proper amount of transportation time is allocated in the student schedule. Form 565-6: Student Application for Career Development Programs is available through the MCPS website

www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/departments/materials/books/Form_ordering_page.shtm. Thomas Edison High School of Technology

Thomas Edison High School of Technology (TEHST) provides all MCPS students the opportunity to co-enroll in advanced academic, technical, and career programs. The mission of TEHST is to provide students with state-of-the-art technological, academic, and interpersonal skills needed to achieve excellence in their chosen fields of study. The variety of career-development programs offered at TEHST allows students to explore and experience traditional and

nontraditional career options and to prepare for a wide range of expanding and challenging postsecondary options. Students enroll in Thomas Edison programs through their home school and take courses at both the home school and at Thomas Edison. Bus transportation is provided. All programs offered at TEHST are state-approved and most meet the career-development graduation requirement for students.

Registration packets are available from Thomas Edison, from local school counselors, and at www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/schools/edison/.

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College Credit Available at Montgomery College for MCPS Students Who Complete Programs of Study

MCPS graduates who successfully complete one of 38 programs of study may earn free college credit when receiving grades of A or B in courses articulated with Montgomery College (MC). Earned credits may be used toward an associate’s degree at MC. For more information regarding the MC-articulated credit for programs of study, contact your school counselor. MC offers financial aid to help pay tuition and fees for qualifying students. If you have questions about the 38 MCPS career pathway programs, visit the website at www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/curriculum/careerprograms/. Call 301-279-5000 at MC for college-related information, including information from the financial aid office, and an

application packet.

Foundations Office Programs

The Foundations Office provides programs in partnership with three separate non-profit educational foundations: automotive, construction, and information technology. Each provides a liaison between the business/professional

community and MCPS to promote and advance student education, training, and preparation for college and a full range of careers within the automotive, construction, and information technology industries. Additional information may be found at www.foundationsoffice.org. All Foundation student programs provide opportunities to earn industry-recognized credentials and also provide entrepreneurial experiences.

• Automotive Trades Foundations Programs

Automotive Trades Foundation Programs are located at Damascus, Edison, Gaithersburg, and Seneca Valley high schools. Three student-run car sales per school year are held, selling over 2000 renovated vehicles to date. Students donate one renovated vehicle yearly to a deserving Montgomery County organization.

• Construction Trades Foundations Program

Construction Trades Foundation Programs are located at Edison high school. Students design, construct, and market student-built houses; 38 houses have been built and sold thus far in Montgomery County.

• Information Technology Programs

Information Technology Programs in computer repair and networking are located at Clarksburg and Thomas Edison high schools. Valuable industry-standard CompTIA certifications and college credits may be earned. Students renovate, market, and sell donated computers to the community during three yearly sales. Students also donate a refurbished computer lab yearly to a deserving Montgomery County non-profit organization.

The Visual Art Center (VAC) at Albert Einstein High School

The Visual Art Center (VAC) is a challenging and rigorous portfolio development program with a competitive application process consisting of an interview, portfolio assessment, scholastic achievement record, review, and teacher

recommendations. Through studio activities, group critiques, assigned research, lectures, demonstrations, slide presentations, and gallery visits, students develop a broader perspective of the fine arts and a greater awareness of opportunities in art careers. An important outcome of the program is the assembly of a strong portfolio for Advanced Placement (AP) studio exams, college admissions, and scholarship applications.

Grades 9 and 10 students attend the VAC for a double-period morning session 90 minutes each day. Grades 11 and 12 students may choose to attend the morning or afternoon session for a triple period, 135 minutes each day, to pursue the AP studio art curriculum. Students may choose to transfer to Einstein High School full-time once they have been accepted into the program. Students/parents must provide transportation. For more information contact go to www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/schools/vac/index.htm.

High School Science/Math/Computer Science Magnet Program at Montgomery Blair HS and Poolesville HS

Recognizing that education is an individual experience that depends on the unique talents and interests of each person, the mission of the MCPS High School Science/Mathematics/Computer Science Magnet Program is to provide an

environment in which each student’s education is maximized by emphasizing the interrelationships among the disciplines, developing a repertoire of problem-solving techniques, and pursuing both independent and collaborative research

projects.

To realize this mission, the staff nurtures the special talents of its academically able students challenging those students through a unique, diversified curriculum fostering individualism, independent thinking, and self-confidence. Students participate in constructing their own knowledge base, learn problem-solving strategies that foster a multidisciplinary approach, and develop the ability to think precisely and creatively.

The curriculum is designed to enable each student to build a solid foundation in Grades 9 and 10. Core courses in these first two years include physics, chemistry, earth science, biology, two years of computer science, two years of

mathematics, and an interdisciplinary course entitled Research and Experimentation for Problem Solving. During their junior and senior years, students may pursue more than 25 special courses and independent research projects.

Program descriptions, brochures, and applications can be found at the MCPS website

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Blair/Poolesville Magnet Courses

Blair/Poolesville magnet courses are listed at the end of each departmental listing in the county bulletin. Courses unique to the IB and Blair/Poolesville magnet programs are included in the Interdisciplinary and Research Courses section within the departmental listings.

The International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programs in MCPS

The IB Diploma program is offered at the following schools:

• Bethesda-Chevy Chase High School (for students in the B-CC HS area) • Einstein High School (for students in the Downcounty Consortium)

• Richard Montgomery High School (for students who are selected through a competitive county-wide application and selection process during their eighth-grade year)

• Rockville High School (for students in the Rockville HS area) • Seneca Valley High School (for students in the Seneca Valley area) • Springbrook High School (for students in the Northeast Consortium) • Watkins Mill High School (for students in the Watkins Mill HS area)

The IB county-wide program at Richard Montgomery High School (RMHS) is designed for highly gifted students in Montgomery County and has an application process that occurs in Grade 8.

The MCPS International Baccalaureate Program website,

www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/curriculum/specialprograms/high/ib.shtm, contains links to each school’s program and admission process. Each MCPS high school offering the IB has individualized its program by providing unique selections in the IB electives and languages. Local school course listings will indicate those courses available at a given school.

International Baccalaureate Courses

IB courses are listed at the end of each departmental listing in the county bulletin. Courses unique to the IB and Blair/Poolesville magnet programs are included in the Interdisciplinary and Research Courses section within the departmental listings.

Montgomery County Public Schools, Montgomery College and The University System of Maryland Partnership Programs

Programs for College-Ready MCPS High School Students

Several MCPS high schools offer early college access programs in which college-ready high school juniors or seniors may take college courses while in high school. Students may enroll in college courses offered at the home high school or on a college campus. Credits for these courses are fully transferable to the providing institution. Students must check with the college of their choice to ensure transferability at other institutions of higher education. Limited financial aid is available through the institutions’ financial aid offices to help pay tuition and fees. For information about early college-access programs, contact your school counselor.

MC Ensembles Partnership Program

The MC Ensembles Partnership gives talented MCPS high school instrumental music students the opportunity to

participate in the MC Symphony Orchestra or MC Wind Ensemble. For additional information, speak with your school’s instrumental music teacher.

ADDITIONAL LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES

George B. Thomas, Sr. Learning Academies

Twelve Montgomery County Public Schools host free Saturday morning programs providing enrichment, tutoring, and mentoring for students in Grades 1–12. The George B. Thomas, Sr. Learning Academies programs are also known as Saturday Schools. The George B. Thomas, Sr. Learning Academy, Inc. was established in 1986 by the Mu Nu Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity as an outgrowth of the Saturday School Initiative of Blacks United for Excellence in Education. Saturday Schools are open to all students regardless of their home schools. High school sites include Montgomery Blair, Albert Einstein, Gaithersburg, John F. Kennedy, Magruder, Northwest, Paint Branch, Rockville, Sherwood, Springbrook, Watkins Mill, and Wheaton. For more information about Saturday Schools tutoring and the George B. Thomas, Sr. Learning Academies, contact your local school or check the MCPS website,

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Student Online Learning/eLearning

MCPS eLearning provides an opportunity for students to take selected high school courses outside of the traditional classroom setting. At the eLearning website, students can learn more about eLearning, review the titles of all courses approved by MCPS and MSDE for credit towards graduation, read the Frequently Asked Questions, and take a tour of an online course. For more information or to enroll in an online class, see your counselor or visit the eLearning website,

www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/ departments/onlinelearning/.

SUMMER SCHOOL 2015

The Regional Summer School Program provides an alternative for students to receive credit for select courses during the summer. The courses taught follow the same curriculum guidelines as those during the regular school year. Brochures for the 2015 Regional Summer School Program will be available in all schools by the last week of April 2015. Registration forms, tuition-reduction waiver vouchers, and a copy of the summer school brochure will also be available on the MCPS website.

Summer School Sites and Schedules

Summer School site locations and schedules will be advertised as soon as they are available. The sites for the Regional Summer School Program are selected based upon serving the needs of all students. All high schools can also develop their own Local School Program (LSP) to serve the needs of their specific population. The LSP operates independently of the Regional Summer School Program.

Contact Information

Questions regarding Local School Programs should be directed to individual schools. Questions regarding the Regional Summer School Program should be directed to 301-279-3202.

Regional Summer School Program Carver Educational Services Center Rockville, MD 20850

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6313/6314 Advanced Studio A/B 1616/1626 French 6 A/B

3761/3762 Anatomy and Physiology A/B (BC) 1635/1636 French Language, Advanced Placement A/B 3611/3612 Applied Science A/B (SC) 1965/1975 German 5 A/B

1899/1900 Arabic 3 A/B 1966/1976 German 6 A/B

6456/6457 Art History, Advanced Placement A/B 2132/2145 Government, Comparative Government and Politics A/B, Advanced Placement

3641/3642 Biology, Advanced Placement A/B (BC)

2104/2105 Government, United States and Politics with NSL, Advanced Placement A/B

3651/3652 Biology, Advanced Placement A/B (DP) (BC)

2131 Government, United States Government and Politics, Advanced Placement

3452/3453 Calculus AB, Advanced Placement, A/B

2216/2217 History, European, Advanced Placement A/B

3491/3492 Calculus BC, Advanced Placement, A/B

2114/2124 History, United States, Advanced Placement A/B

3356/3357 Calculus with Applications A/B 2240/2241 History, World, Advanced Placement A/B 6385/6386 Ceramics/Sculpture 3 A/B 2332/2333 Human Geography, Advanced Placement A/B 3751/3752 Chemistry, Advanced Placement A/B

(DP) (PC)

1794/1795 Italian 5 A/B

3741/3742 Chemistry, Advanced Placement A/B (PC)

1843/1844 Japanese 5 A/B

1879/1880 Chinese 5 A/B 1829/1830 Japanese 6 A/B

1881/1882 Chinese 6 A/B 1539/1540 Japanese Language and Culture, Advanced Placement A/B

1929/1930 Chinese Language and Culture, Advanced Placement A/B

1819/1820 Latin, Vergil, Advanced Placement A/B

8854/8855 Computer Programming 1 A/B 3657/3658 Molecular Biology A/B (BC) 2901/2902 Computer Programming 2, Advanced

Placement Computer Science A/B

3653/3654 Molecular Biology A/B (DP) (BC)

2965/2966 Computer Programming 3—Advanced Topics in Computer Science A/B

3048/3049 Multivariable Calculus and Differential Equations A/B

2315 Economics, Macroeconomics, Advanced Placement

6547/6548 Music Theory and Composition, Advanced Placement

2316 Economics, Microeconomics, Advanced Placement

4230/4231 Network Engineering and Management, Advanced A/B

1017/1018 English Literature and Composition, Advanced Placement, A/B

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3659/3660 Environmental Science, Advanced Placement A/B (SC)

3839/3840 Physics C, Advanced Placement A/B (PC)

3674/3675 Environmental Science, Honors A/B (DP) (SC)

3657/3658 Molecular Biology A/B (BC)

3676/3677 Environmental Science, Honors A/B (SC)

3653/3654 Molecular Biology A/B (DP) (BC)

3864/3865 Forensic Science A/B (SC) 3048/3049 Multivariable Calculus and Differential Equations A/B

1615/1625 French 5 A/B 6547/6548 Music Theory and Composition, Advanced Placement 3851/3852 Physics 1, Advanced Placement A/B

(DP) (PC)

3320/3321 Statistics, Advanced Placement, A/B

3841/3842 Physics 2, Advanced Placement A/B (PC)

6486 Studio Art 2-D, Advanced Placement

3350/3351 Precalculus, Honors A/B 6487 Studio Art 2-D, Advanced Placement 5150/5151 Principles of Engineering A/B 6305/6306 Studio Art 3 A/B

2330/2331 Psychology, Advanced Placement A/B 6488 Studio Art 3-D, Advanced Placement 1153 Publications Editing, Layout, and

Business Management

6489 Studio Art 3-D, Advanced Placement

2981/2982 Research Project A/B 6482 Studio Art Drawing, Advanced Placement 1859/1860 Russian 5 A/B 6484 Studio Art Drawing, Advanced Placement 1861/1862 Russian 6 A/B 7829 Superintendent’s Leadership Program 2225 Seminar in Peace Studies 7830 Superintendent’s Leadership Program 1715/1725 Spanish 5 A/B 7831 Superintendent’s Leadership Program 1716/1726 Spanish 6 A/B 7832 Superintendent’s Leadership Program 1759/1760 Spanish Language, Advanced

Placement A/B

1152 Techniques of Advanced Journalism

1761/1762 Spanish Literature, Advanced Placement A/B

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It is important to your health and well-being as a person to keep a healthy balance in

your course load and other activities. It is vital to your success as a student that you be

able to commit to putting the required time into each course so that you can perform at

your very best. In order to assist you, we have placed symbols designating how much

work each course requires, on average.

“Each



equals 10 minutes of daily homework. Each

◒

equals 5 minutes.”

As you decide your course of study for next year, please complete this chart as a guide to help you

select a healthy workload.

Possible Course (s)

Average Daily

Homework Time

English

Math

Science

Social Studies

World

Language

Elective (s)

Total Average Daily Homework:

Total Average Daily time spent on

After School Activities:

(sports, arts, SGA, clubs etc.)

Total Average Daily time spent on

Work or Service Activities:

(part-time job, family business, charity volunteering, etc.)

Total Average Daily time spent on

Chores and Family Activities:

(babysitting, pet care, meals, cleaning, laundry, errands, etc.)

Total Average

Daily Sleep time:

(Research recommends 8-10 hours a night for adolescents)

GRAND TOTAL:

(add them all together – Don’t forget to include a 7 hours school day)

Think about your Grand Total. Does this leave you any downtime? What happens when your

classes get really busy, rather than “average”? Does the allotment of your time serve to make you

well-rounded with the many varied interests that colleges are looking for, or are you too focused in

one area?

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Refer to the 2015-16 MCPS High School Course Bulletin at www.mcpscourses.org for course descriptions.

These courses satisfy the fine arts requirement. Each  equals 10 minutes of daily homework. . Each

◒

equals 5 minutes.

COURSE TITLE GRADES SEM. CODE PREREQUISITE

Foundations of Art A  9-12 1 6055

Foundations of Art B  9-12 2 6056 Foundations of Art A

Ceramics/Sculpture 1A 9-12 1 6381 Ceramics/Sculpture 1B 9-12 2 6391 C/S 1A recommended Ceramics/Sculpture 2A 10-12 1 6383 C/S 1A and 1B Ceramics/Sculpture 2B 10-12 2 6393 C/S 2A Ceramics/Sculpture 3A (Honors) ◒ Ceramics/Sculpture 3B (Honors) ◒ 11-12 11-12 1 2 6385 6386 C/S 2A and 2B C/S 3A

Advanced Studio A (Ceramics)◒ 10-12 1 6313

Advanced Studio B (Ceramics) ◒ 10-12 2 6314 Adv. Studio A (Ceramics) Advanced Studio A (Fashion Illustration

and Construction 1A)◒

9-12 1 631330

Advanced Studio B (Fashion Illustration and Construction 1B) ◒

9-12 2 631430 Fashion 1A recommended

Advanced Studio A (Fashion Illustration and Construction 2A)◒

10-12 1 631331 Fashion Illustration 1 A/B recommended

Advanced Studio B (Fashion Illustration and Construction 2B)◒

10-12 2 631431

Advanced Studio B (Fashion Illustration and Construction 3B)◒

11-12 2 631432

Advanced Studio B (Fashion Illustration and Construction 4B)◒ 11-12 2 631438 Photography 1A  Photography 1B  9-12 9-12 1 2 6345 6346 Photo 1A

Photography 2A  10-12 1 6347 Photo 1A/1B

Photography 2B  10-12 2 6348 Photo 2A

Advanced Studio A (Photography Concentration) ◒

10-12 1 631333 2 semesters of photography courses Advanced Studio B (Photography

Concentration) ◒

10-12 2 631433 Adv. Studio (Photo) A

Commercial Art 1A (Graphic Design)  10-12 1 6401 .5 credit in Foundations of Art Commercial Art 1B (Graphic Design) 10-12 2 6411 Comm. Art 1A

Commercial Art 2A (Graphic Design)  10-12 1 6403 Commercial Art 1A/B Commercial Art 2B (Graphic Design)  10-12 2 6413 Commercial Art 2A

Digital Art A ◒ 10-12 1 6496

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Advanced Studio A (Digital Art 2A) ◒ 10-12 1 631334 Digital Art A/B

Advanced Studio B (Digital Art 2B) ◒ 10-12 2 631434 Adv. Studio A (Digital Art 2A) Advanced Studio A (Digital Art 3A) ◒ 11-12 1 631339 Digital Art 2A/B

Advanced Studio B (Digital Art 3B) ◒ 11-12 2 631439 Adv. Studio A (Digital Art 3A)

Painting A  10-12 1 6365 Foundations of Art A/B or 0.5 credit

Foundations and 0.5 credit in any other art course

Painting B  10-12 2 6366 Painting A

Studio Art 1A  ◒ 10-12 1 6105 1 credit of Foundations of Art or

0.5 credit in Foundations and 0.5 credit in any other art course

Studio Art 1B ◒ 10-12 2 6106 Studio Art 1A

Studio Art 2A  ◒ 10-12 1 6205 Studio Art 1A/1B

Studio Art 2B  ◒ 10-12 2 6206 Studio Art 2A

Advanced Studio A (Studio Art Concentration A) ◒

11-12 1 631335 Attainment of the outcomes of 2 semester art courses. In-depth study may be repeated for credit.

Advanced Studio B (Studio Art Concentration B) ◒

11-12 2 631435 Attainment of the outcomes of 2 semester art courses. In-depth study may be repeated for credit.

AP Art History A◒ 10-12 1 6456

AP Art History B◒ 10-12 2 6457 AP Art History A

Art History A  9-12 1 6451

Art History B  9-12 2 6452 Art History A

AP Portfolio Development Courses

AP Studio Art A – Drawing ◒ 11-12 1 648232 2 credits including Foundations of Art and Studio Art 1A/1B, may be repeated for credit.

AP Studio Art B – Drawing ◒ 11-12 2 648232 AP Studio Art A

AP Studio Art 2D Design ◒ AP Stu. Art 2D Design – Photo ◒

11-12 1 648631

648633

2 credits including Foundations of Art and Studio Art 1A/1B, may be repeated for credit.

AP Studio Art 2D Design ◒ AP Stu. Art 2D Design – Photo◒

11-12 2 648632

648634

2 credits including Foundations of Art and Studio Art 1A/1B, may be repeated for credit.

AP Studio Art 3D Design ◒ 11-12 1 648810 Ceramics/Sculpture 1 A/B & 2 A/B, may be repeated for credit. AP Studio Art 3D Design ◒ 11-12 2 648810 Ceramics/Sculpture 1 A/B & 2 A/B,

may be repeated for credit.

Visual Arts Center 11-12 1 6490 (By application, triple period)

(Einstein High School)

Visual Arts Center 11-12 2 6491 (By application, triple period)

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C O M P U T E R

S C I E N C E

D E P A R T M E N T

Refer to the 2015-16 MCPS High School Course Bulletin at www.mcpscourses.org for course descriptions. Each  equals 10 minutes of daily homework. Each

◒

equals 5 minutes.

COURSE TITLE GRADES SEM CODE PREREQUISITE

Computer Programming 1A 10-12 1 2989 Concurrent enrollment in Hon. Geometry or Geometry

Computer Programming 1B 10-12 2 2990 Comp. Programming 1A

AP Computer Programming 2A 10-12 1 2901 Computer Programming 1A/B

AP Computer Programming 2B 10-12 2 2902 AP Computer Programming 2A

Computer Programming 3A – Advanced Topics in Computer Science 

11-12 1 2965 Computer Programming 2 A/B

Computer Programming 3B - Advanced Topics in Computer Science 

11-12 2 2966 Computer Programming 3A

Honors Credit

9th_{Grade students interested in taking Computer Science courses should sign-up for and complete the Design Technology} Solutions A/B Technology course which prepares them and introduces the basics of computer programming.

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E N G L I S H

D E P A R T M E N T

◒

equals 5 minutes.

English 9A  9 1 1311

English 9B  9 2 1312

Honors English 9A  9 1 1313

Honors English 9B  9 2 1314

English 10A  10 1 1321 English 9

English 10B  10 2 1322 English 9

Honors English 10A  10 1 1323 English 9

Honors English 10B  10 2 1324 English 9

AP English 11  Language/Composition A 11 1 1015 English 10 AP English 11  Language/Composition B 11 2 1016 English 10

AP English 12  Literature/Composition A 12 1 1017 English 11 AP English 12  Literature/Composition B 12 2 1018 English 11

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E N GL I S H L A NG UA GE AR T S E L E C TI VE S

◒

equals 5 minutes.

Journalism A  9-10 1 115030

(Newspaper 1A)

Journalism B  9-10 2 115130 Newspaper 1A

(Newspaper 1B)

Techniques of Adv. Journalism A 10-12 1 1152130 Newspaper 1B (Honors Newspaper 2A) 

Techniques of Adv. Journalism B 10-12 2 115231 Newspaper 2A (Honors Newspaper 2B) 

Publications Editing, Layout A  11-12 1 1153 Newspaper 2B (Honors Newspaper 3A)**

Publications Editing, Layout B  11-12 2 115330 Newspaper 3A (Honors Newspaper 3B)**

Publications Editing, Layout A  12 1 115331 Newspaper 3B (Honors Newspaper 4A)**

Publications Editing, Layout B  12 2 115332 Newspaper 4A (Honors Newspaper 4B)** Journalism A (Yearbook 1A) 9-10 1 115031 Journalism B (Yearbook 1B) 9-10 2 115131 Yearbook 1A Techniques of Advanced

Journalism A(Honors Yearbook 2A)

10-12 1 115232 Yearbook 1B

Techniques of Advanced 10-12 2 115233 Yearbook 2A

Journalism B(Honors Yearbook 2B)

Publications Editing, Layout A 11-12 1 115333 Yearbook 2B (Honors Yearbook 3A)**

Publications Editing, Layout B 11-12 2 115334 Yearbook 3A (Honors Yearbook 3B)**

Publications Editing, Layout A (Honors Yearbook 4A)**

12 1 115335 Yearbook 3B

Publications Editing, Layout B 12 2 115336 Yearbook 4A

(Honors Yearbook 4B)** Advanced Composition A  (Literary magazine) Advanced Composition B  (Literary magazine) 9-12 9-12 1 2 113031 113531

Advanced Composition A (Real-World Writing A)

10-12 1 113032

Advanced Composition B (Real-World Writing B)

10-12 2 113532

** Honors Newspaper 3 & 4 A/B, and Honors Yearbook 3 & 4 A/B can be taken as a concurrent course that Meets the Fine Arts requirement. “Advanced Studio A/B (Graphics Design and Layout)” See the Advisor for

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Informative and Argumentative Speaking

10-12 1 1461 English 10B

Oral Interpretation and Media Study

10-12 2 1462 English 10 B

College Prep Literacy 10-12 1 or 2 1188

College Test Preparation 10-11 1 or 2 1142 Geom. Recommended

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M A T H E M A T I C S

◒

equals 5 minutes.

COURSE TITLE GRADES SEM. CODE PREREQUISITE

Algebra 1A  9-12 1 3111

Algebra 1B  9-12 2 3112 Algebra 1A

Related Math A 9-12 1 3231 Concurrent enrollment in Algebra 1A

Related Math B 9-12 2 3232 Concurrent enrollment in Alg. 1B

Geometry A  9-12 1 3201 Algebra 1

Geometry B  9-12 2 3202 Geometry A

Honors Geometry A  9-12 1 3203 Algebra 1

Honors Geometry B  9-12 2 3204 Honors Geometry A

Bridge to Algebra 2 A  10-12 1 3053 Algebra 1, Geometry

Bridge to Algebra 2 B  10-12 2 3054 Algebra 1, Geometry

Algebra 2A  9-12 1 3301 Algebra 1, Geometry

Algebra 2B  9-12 2 3302 Algebra 2A

Honors Algebra 2A ◒ 9-11 1 3310 Algebra 1, Geometry

Honors Algebra 2B ◒ 9-11 2 3311 Honors Algebra 2 A

Precalculus A  9-12 1 3489 Algebra 2

Precalculus B  9-12 2 3490 Precalculus A

Honors Precalculus A ◒ 9-12 1 3350 Algebra 2

Honors Precalculus B ◒ 9-12 2 3351 Honors Precalculus A

Calculus w/ Appls. A (Honors)  11-12 1 3356 Precalculus

Calculus w/ Appls. B (Honors)  11-12 2 3357 Calculus w/Applications A

AP AB Calculus A ◒ 10-12 1 3452 Precalculus

AP AB Calculus B ◒ 10-12 2 3453 Calculus A (AP:AB)

AP BC Calculus A ◒ 10-12 1 3491 Honors Precalculus B

AP BC Calculus B ◒ 10-12 2 3492 Calculus A (AP:BC)

Multivariable Calculus/Differential Equations A ◒ 10-12 1 3048 AP BC Calculus B Multivariable Calculus/Differential Equations B ◒ 10-12 2 3049 Multivariable Calculus/Differential Equations A

Multivariable Calculus A ◒ 10-12 1 304830 AP AB Calculus B Multivariable Calculus B (AP BC

Calculus B) ◒

10-12 2 304930 Multivariable Calculus A

Quantitative Literacy A (Financial Literacy A)

12 1 3121 Alg 2 or Bridge to Alg 2

Quantitative Literacy B (Financial Literacy B)

12 2 3122 Quantitative Literacy A

AP Statistics A  11-12 1 3320 Algebra 2. Hon. Alg. 2 or Precalculus

recommended

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Statistics and Math. Modeling A 11  11 1 3322 Algebra 2

Statistics and Math. Modeling B 11  11 2 3323 Statistics and Math. Modeling A Statistics and Math. Modeling A 12  12 1 332230 Algebra 2

Statistics and Math. Modeling B 12  12 2 332330 Statistics and Math. Modeling A

College Test Preparation 10-11 1 or 2 1142 Geometry recommended

M U S I C

D E P A R T M E N T

Refer to the 2015-16 MCPS High School Course Bulletin at www.mcpscourses.org for course descriptions. These courses satisify the fine arts requirement.

Each  equals 10 minutes of daily homework. Each

◒

equals 5 minutes.

COURSE TITLE GRADE SEM. CODE PREREQUISITE

CHORAL MUSIC

Chorus 1A (Voices of a Generation 1A) 9-12 1 6711

Chorus 1B (Voices of a Generation 1B ) 9-12 2 6712

Chorus 2A (Simply Irresistible) 10-12 1 6721 Voice/dance audition

required

Chorus 2B (Simply Irresistible) 10-12 2 6722 Voice/dance audition

required

Chorus 3A (Jazz Ambassadors 3A) 10-12 1 6731 Audition required

Chorus 3B (Jazz Ambassadors 3B) 10-12 2 6732 Audition required

Honors Concert Choir A (Honors Jazz Choir 3A)

10-12 1 6733 With instructor’s

approval Honors Concert Choir B (Honors Jazz Choir

3B )

10-12 2 6734 With instructor’s

approval

Honors Chamber Singers A(Showstoppers) 10-12 1 6743 Vocal/dance audition required

Honors Chamber Singers B (Showstoppers) 10-12 2 6744 Vocal/dance audition required

Chamber Singers A 10-12 1 6741 Vocal audition required

Chamber Singers B 10-12 2 6742 Vocal audition required

Music Perspectives A (Musical Theater) 9-12 1 6565

Music Perspectives B (Musical Theater) 9-12 2 6566

INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC

Students are expected to be enrolled in both semesters.

Concert Orchestra A (9th) ◒ 9-12 1 6851 Previous orchestra

(string) experience

Concert Orchestra B (9th) ◒ 9-12 2 6852 Previous orchestra

experience

Honors Symphonic Orchestra A ◒ 10-12 1 6868 Audition required

Honors Symphonic Orchestra B ◒ 10-12 2 6869 Audition required

Honors Symphonic Orchestra A (Chamber) ◒ 10-12 1 686831 Audition required Honors Symphonic Orchestra B (Chamber) ◒ 10-12 1 686931 Audition required

Concert Band A (9th) ◒ 9-12 1 6821 Previous band experience

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Honors Symphonic Band A ◒ 10-12 1 6828 Audition required

Honors Symphonic Band B ◒ 10-12 2 6829 Audition required

Hon.Symphonic Band A (Wind) ◒ 10-12 1 682830 Audition required

Hon.Symphonic Band B (Wind) ◒ 10-12 2 682930 Audition required

Honors Jazz Ensemble A ◒ 10-12 1 6873 Audition required

Honors Jazz Ensemble B ◒ ` 10-12 2 6874 Audition required

GENERAL MUSIC

Guitar 1A (Beginning) 9-12 1 6585

Guitar 1B 9-12 2 6586 Guitar A or tchr. rec.

Guitar 2A (Advanced) 10-12 1 6591 Guitar 1B

Guitar 2B (Advanced) 10-12 2 6592 Guitar 2A or tchr. rec.

Music Theory A ◒ 9 – 12 1 6545

Music Theory B ◒ 9 – 12 2 6546 Music Theory A

AP Music Theory A ◒ 10-12 1 6547 Music Theory B or

permission of instructor

AP Music Theory B ◒ 10-12 2 6548 AP Music Theory A

Piano 1A (Beginning) 9-12 1 6585

Piano 1B 9-12 2 6586 Piano A or tchr. rec.

Piano 2A (Advanced) 10-12 1 6591 Piano 1B or tchr. rec.

Piano 2B (Advanced) 10-12 2 6592 Piano 2A or tchr. rec.

PERFORMANCE

Dance as Fine Art A 9-12 1 6017

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P H Y S I C A L

E D U C A T I O N

A N D

H E A L T H

◒

equals 5 minutes.

General PE 1 General PE 2 9-12 9-12 1 2 7720 7721

Interest in a varied selection of individual, team and personal development activities

SP PE - Aerobics/Fitness 9-12 1 or 2 7745 Interest in developing total body fitness SP PE - Basketball 9-12 1 or 2 7742 Interest in developing skills to a higher level SP PE - Wrestling and

Conditioning (Crossfit and Grappling)

9-12 1(only) 7753 Interest in developing wrestling skills and fitness

SP PE - Soccer 9-12 1 or 2 7748 Interest in developing skills to a higher level SP PE - Volleyball 9-12 1 or 2 7751 Interest in developing skills to a higher level SP PE - Weight/Strength

Training and Conditioning (Body Toning/ Strength Training and Conditioning)

9-12 1 or 2 7752 Interest in developing body toning, muscular strength & conditioning

CON PE - Net Sports 9-12 1 or 2 7737 Interest in tennis, badminton, table tennis, and pickle ball.

Health  10 1 or 2 7835

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S C I E N C E

D E P A R T M E N T

NO T E: CH E C K A C O L L E G E’S S C I E N C E R E Q U I R E M E N T S F O R A D M I S S I O N C A R E F U L L Y, P A R T I C U L A R L Y # O F L A B. S C I E N C E S R E Q U I R E D!

Refer to the 2015-16 MCPS High School Course Bulletin at www.mcpscourses.org for course descriptions. Codes for the prerequisite column: (P) prerequisite; (CR) co-requisite; (HR) highly recommended for student success.

*Satisfies biology credit requirement; **Satisfies physical science credit requirement Each  equals 10 minutes of daily homework. Each

◒

equals 5 minutes.

COURSE TITLE GRADE SEM. CODE PREREQUISITE

Physical Science A **  9 1 3941

Physical Science B **  9 2 3942

Honors Matter & Energy A ** ◒ 9 1 3764 (CR) Geometry

Honors Matter & Energy B ** ◒ 9 2 3765 (HR) Honors Matter & Energy A Hon. Chemistry A 9th_{Grade** }_◒ ₉ ₁ ₃₇₁₁₃₁ _{(CR) Geometry or Honors}

Geometry (HR) completion of Honors Geometry

Hon. Chemistry B 9th Grade** ◒ 9 2 371231 (P) 9th grade Hon. Chemistry A

Biology 1A* ◒ 10-12 1 3631 (HR) Matter & Energy or Chemistry

Biology 1B* ◒ 10-12 2 3632 (HR) Biology A

Honors Biology A * ◒ 10-12 1 3621 (HR) Honors Matter & Energy or

Chemistry

Honors Biology B * ◒ 10-12 2 3622

AP Biology A * (double pd.)  11-12 1 3651 (P) Biology A/B (CR) Chemistry A/B AP Biology B * (double pd.)  11-12 2 3652 (P) AP Biology A

AP Environmental Science A ◒ 11-12 1 3659 (P) Biology, (CR) Chemistry AP Environmental Science B ◒ 11-12 2 3660 AP Environmental Science A Anatomy & Physiology A Honors*

(Dissection required) ◒

11-12 1 3761 (P) Biology, (CR) Chemistry Anatomy & Phys. B Honors* ◒ 11-12 2 3762 (P) Anatomy & Physiology

A Honors Molecular Genetics A Honors**

(double pd., eligible for college credit) ◒

11-12 1 3997 (P) Biology A/B, Chemistry A/B

Molecular Genetics B Honors** (double period, eligible for college credit) ◒

11-12 2 3998 (P) Molecular Genetics A Honors

Chemistry A ** ◒ 10-12 1 3721 (P) Algebra 1 (CR) Geometry

Chemistry B ** ◒ 10-12 2 3722 (P) Chemistry A

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Each  equals 10 minutes of daily homework. Each

◒

equals 5 minutes.

Honors Chemistry A** ◒ 10-12 1 3711 (P) Algebra 1 or concurrent enrollment in Geometry (H) Honors Geometry Honors Chemistry B** ◒ 10-12 2 3712 (P) Chemistry A Honors

AP Chemistry A**  (double period)

11-12 1 3751 (P) Chemistry and Algebra 2, (H) Honors Chemistry, Physics, Honors Algebra 2

AP Chemistry B**  (double period)

11-12 2 3752 (P) Chemistry AP A

Astronomy A** ◒ 10-12 1 3856 (HR) Biology A/B

Astronomy B** ◒ 10-12 2 3857 (HR) Astronomy A

Physics A** ◒ 10-12 1 3831 (CR) Geometry (HR) Algebra 2

Physics B ** ◒ 10-12 2 3832 (P) Physics A

Honors Physics A** ◒

Honors Physics B** ◒ AP Physics 2 A** ◒ (AP Mechanics) AP Physics 2 B** ◒ (AP Mechanics) 10-12 10-12 11-12 11-12 1 2 1 2 3821 3822 3841 3842

(CR) Geo. (HR) Hon. Alg. 2

(CR) Geo. (HR) Hon. Alg. 2 (P) Hon. Physics A

(P) Physics, Precalculus (HR) Hon. Physics & concurrent Calculus (P) AP Physics A AP Physics C A** ◒ (AP Electricity/Magnetism) AP Physics C B** ◒ (AP Electricity/Magnetism) 11-12 11-12 1 2 3841 3842

(P)(CR) AP Physics A/B (HR) Hon. Physics & concurrent Calculus (P)(CR) AP Physics A/B (HR) Hon. Physics & concurrent Calculus

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Refer to the 2015-16 MCPS High School Course Bulletin at www.mcpscourses.org for course descriptions. Each  equals 10 minutes of daily homework. Each ◒ equals 5 minutes.

Honors U.S. History A  9-12 1 2111

Honors U.S. History B  9-12 2 2113

AP U.S. History A (9th_{Grade) } ₉ ₁ ₂₁₁₄₃₁

AP U.S. History B (9th_{Grade) } ₉ ₂ ₂₁₂₄₃₁ _{AP US History A (9th)}

AP U.S. History A  11-12 1 2114

AP U.S. History B  11-12 2 2124 AP US History A

Honors NSL Government A  10-12 1 2127

Honors NSL Government B  10-12 2 2128

AP NSL Government A  10-12 1 2104

AP NSL Government B  10-12 2 2105 AP NSL Government A

AP Comparative Gov’t. A  11-12 1 2132

AP Comparative Gov’t. B  11-12 2 2145 AP Comp. Government A

Honors Modern World History A  11-12 1 2223 Honors Modern World History B  11-12 2 2224

AP World History A  11-12 1 2240

AP World History B  11-12 2 2241 AP World History A

Honors Ancient History  10-12 1 2558

Honors Medieval History  10-12 2 2559

AP European History A  AP European History B  Psychology 1  Psychology 2  AP Psychology A  AP Psychology B  11-12 11-12 11-12 11-12 11-12 11-12 1 2 1 2 1 2 2216 2217 2304 2313 2330 2331 AP European History A AP Psychology A AP Human Geography A  10-12 1 2332

AP Human Geography B  10-12 2 2333 AP Human Geography A

Student Leadership A 10-12 1 2339

Student Leadership B 10-12 2 2340

Honors Cultural Anthropology A (Asian Studies A) ◒

10-12 1 2561

Honors Cultural Anthropology B (Asian Studies B) ◒