Course Offerings & Program Information ( )

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Course Offerings &

Program Information

(2015-2016)

For Students in Grades 10, 11, & 12

Montgomery Blair High School

51 University Blvd, East

Silver Spring, MD 20901

301-649-2800

www.mbhs.edu

Renay Johnson, Principal

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For course descriptions, go to:

www.mcpscourses.org

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Counseling Department Information

4 Course Offerings List (2015-2016)

5 Course Offerings @ Off-Campus Locations

The Registration Process & Schedule Change Policy

Maryland High School Diploma Requirements & Promotion Regulation

Academies & Programs @ Blair

Academy of Entrepreneurship and Business Management (ENT)

Academy of Human Services Professions (HSP)

Academy of International Studies and Law (ISL)

Academy of Media, Music and the Arts (MMA)

Academy of Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM)

Communication Arts Program (CAP)

Science, Mathematics and Computer Science Magnet Program

ESOL Program

Sample Course Schedules

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Counseling Department

Montgomery Blair High School

Phone Numbers

Counseling Office:

301-649-2810

Registrar’s Office:

301-649-2822

College/Career Center:

301-649-2819

Resource Counselor

Ms. Jane Godwin

Counselors

Mr. Roland Hollins

A – Bi

Mr. Kirk Simms

Bj – Coq

Ms. Susanne Bray

Cor – Fo

Ms. Emily Putney

Fp – He

Dr. Daryl Howard

Hf – La

Ms. Evelyn Martinez

Lb – Me

Mr. Alphonso Burwell

Mf – O

Ms. LaShell Wilson

P – Rom

Ms. Charlain Bailey

Ron – Te

Ms. Jennifer Taylor

Tf – Ya

Ms. Jane Godwin

Yb – Z

Dr. Vilma Nadal

METS 1 & 2 students

College/Career Center Coordinator

Ms. Phalia West

Registrar

Ms. Marguerite Berardi

Secretaries

Ms. Priscilla Shub

Ms. Fran Conway

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Course Offerings & Program Information

For Students in Grades 10, 11, & 12

Montgomery Blair High School (2015-2016)

KEY TO SYMBOLS

FA Fine Arts Course

TE Technology Education Course

AT Advanced Technology Course

H Honors Level Course

AL Advanced Level Course

AP Advanced Placement Course

BIO Science course that satisfies biology requirement

PSC Science course that satisfies physical science requirement SC Science course that satisfies third science credit

WL Course that satisfies the world language credit US History course that satisfies the US history credit WH History course that satisfies the world history credit GOV History course that satisfies the US government credit HE Course that satisfies the health education credit PE Course that satisfies the physical education credit ALG Math course that satisfies the algebra credit GEO Math course that satisfies the geometry credit SP Single Period

DP Double Period TP Triple Period

CB Career Cluster Business Management and Finance CE Career Cluster Education, Training and Child Studies

CH Career Cluster Human and Consumer Services, Hospitality and Tourism CI Career Cluster Information Technologies

CL Career Cluster Law, Government, Public Safety and Administration CW Career Cluster Work Based Opportunities, Career Education # Recommendation or audition required to take this course

% Magnet & CAP class open to any 11th_{or 12}th_{grader who meets the pre-requisite} $ Fees are required as a part of the course (see instructor for details)

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ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS

English Courses

English grade level courses require successful completion of the prior grade level’s English course.

Course Code(s) Course Name Level Graduation

Credit Grade Level Prerequisites

1321 / 1322 English 10 A/B EN 10 English 9

132140 / 132240 English 10 A/B ESOL Bridge # EN 10 ESOL/RELL students. Must be

recommended for course

1323 / 1324 Honors English 10 A/B H EN 10 English 9

1015 / 1016 AP Language and Composition A/B

AP EN 11 English 10

134330 / 134430 English 12 American Studies A/B #

H EN 12 English 11 & Teacher recommendation

1017 / 1018 AP Literature and Composition A/B

AP EN 12 English 11

English Electives

Course Code(s) Course Name Level Graduation Credit

Grade Level

Prerequisites

114231 College Test Prep S1 9-12

114232 College Test Prep S2 9-12

1130 / 1135 Advanced Composition A/B, Creative Writing

10-12 English 9 115231 / 115331 Advanced Composition 2 A/B,

Creative Writing

AL 10-12 Advanced Composition

1150 / 1151 Journalism A/B 9-12

1152 / 1153 Silver Chips Print A/B AL 10-12 Journalism A/B

115230 / 115330 Silver Chips On-Line A/B AL 10-12 Journalism A/B

1167 / 1168 Yearbook A/B 9-12

1169 / 1170 Yearbook 2A/B # 10-12 Teacher Recommendation

6926 / 6927 Theater 1 A/B FA 10-12

6928 / 6929 Theater 2 A/B FA 11-12 Theater 1

6912 Advanced Acting FA 10-12 Theater 1 & 2

6913 Stage Design FA 11-12 Theater 1 & 2

6914 Play Directing FA 11-12 Theater 1 & 2

1462 Oral Interpretation/Shakespeare FA 11-12 English 10

7860 / 7862 TV Production 1 / 2 9-12

6906 Literature as Film 9-12

1050 African American Literature 11-12

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ESOL

(ENGLISH FOR SPEAKERS OF OTHER LANGUAGES) ESOL English

Grade Level

Prerequisites

1201 / 1211 ESOL Level 1 A/B EN 9-12 ESOL Level 1 students. Must be

concurrently enrolled in ESOL Level 1 Elective A/B (121700/121800)

1217 / 1218 ESOL Level 1 Elective A/B 9-12 ESOL Level 1 students. Must be

concurrently enrolled in ESOL Level 1 A/B (120100/121100)

concurrently enrolled in ESOL Level 2 Elective A/B (121900/122000)

1219 / 1220 ESOL Level 2 Elective A/B 9-12 ESOL Level 2 students. Students must be

concurrently enrolled in ESOL Lab A/B (120600/121600)

1206 / 1216 ESOL Lab A/B (Level 3) 9-12 ESOL Level 3 students. Must be

1204 / 1214 ESOL Level 4 A/B EN 9-12 ESOL Level 4 students

1205 / 1215 ESOL Level 5 A/B EN 9-12 ESOL Level 5 students

1253 / 1254 METS ESOL Level 1 A/B 9-12 METS ESOL Level 1 students. Must be

concurrently enrolled in METS ESOL Level 1 Elective A/B (121735/121835) 121740 / 121840 METS ESOL Level 1 Elective

A/B

9-12 METS ESOL Level 1 students. Must be concurrently enrolled in METS ESOL Level 1 A/B (125300/125400)

120140 / 121140 METS ESOL Level 2 A/B EN 9-12 METS ESOL Level 2 students. Must be

concurrently enrolled in METS ESOL Level 2 Elective A/B (121935/122035) 121940 / 122040 METS ESOL Level 2 Elective

A/B

9-12 METS ESOL Level 2 students. Must be concurrently enrolled in METS ESOL Level 2 A/B (120135/121135)

ESOL Math

Grade Level

Prerequisites

3113 / 3114 MAPS A/B ESOL SP 9-12 ESOL students

311340 / 311440 MAPS A/B METS DP 9-12 ESOL METS students. Must be taken

concurrently with ESOL Lab A/B METS MAPS DP (120635/121635)

120640 / 121640 ESOL Lab A/B METS MAPS DP

9-12 ESOL METS students. Must be taken concurrently with MAPS A/B METS DP (311335/311435)

1243 / 1244 Language of Math 9-12 ESOL METS Students

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concurrently with Related Math ESOL L1 DP (323134/323234)

323134 / 323234 Related Math A/B ESOL L1 DP 9-12 ESOL Level 1 students. Must be taken

concurrently with Algebra 1 ESOL L1 DP (311134/311234)

311140 / 311240 Algebra 1 A/B ESOL DP ALG 9-12 ESOL students. Must be taken

concurrently with Related Math ESOL DP (323133/323233)

323140 / 323240 Related Math A/B ESOL 9-12 ESOL students. Must be taken

concurrently with Algebra 1 ESOL DP (311133/311233)

320140 / 320240 Geometry A/B ESOL GEO 9-12 ESOL students who have completed

Algebra 1. Must be taken concurrently with Geometry Support ESOL (305133 / 305233)

305140 / 305240 Geometry Support A/B ESOL 9-12 ESOL students who have completed

Algebra 1. Must be taken concurrently with Geometry A/B ESOL (320133 / 320233)

ESOL Science

Grade Level

Prerequisites

394140 / 394240 Physical Science A/B ESOL PSC 9-12 ESOL students

363140 / 363240 Biology A/B ESOL BIO 9-12 ESOL students

383140 / 383240 Physics A/B ESOL PSC 9-12 ESOL students who have completed

Algebra 1 and are enrolled in Geometry or higher level math

ESOL Social Studies

Grade Level

Prerequisites

1246 / 1247 US Culture: Past and Present A/B

9-12 METS or ESOL Level 1 students

211040 / 211240 US History A/B ESOL Bridge US 9-10

210740 / 210840 NSL Government A/B ESOL Bridge

GOV 10-12 ESOL students

222140 / 222240 Modern World History A/B ESOL Bridge

WH 11-12 ESOL students

ESOL Reading

Grade Level

Prerequisites

113934 / 114034 Academic Reading A/B METS 1 9-12 ESOL METS 1 students

113931 / 114031 Academic Reading (Pre-Read 180) A/B #

9-12 113940 / 114040 Academic Reading (Read 180)

A/B ESOL #

9-12 ESOL students 113932 / 114032 Academic Reading (Post-Read

180) A/B ESOL #

9-12 ESOL Students

113933 / 114033 Academic Reading ESOL 9-12 ESOL Students

ESOL Electives

Grade Level

Prerequisites

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652040 / 652140 Piano A/B ESOL FA 9-12 ESOL students

FINE ARTS

Visual Arts

Grade Level

Prerequisites

6055 / 6056 Foundations of Art A/B $ FA 9-12

6454 / 6455 Art & Culture A/B $ FA 9-12

6381 / 6391 Ceramics & Sculpture A/B $ FA 9-12 Ceramics A is prerequisite for Ceramics B

6383 / 6393 Ceramics & Sculpture 2 A/B $ FA 10-12 Ceramics & Sculpture 1

6385 / 6386 Ceramics & Sculpture 3 A/B $ AL FA 11-12 Ceramics & Sculpture 2

631330 / 631430 Adv Studio Ceramics A/B $ AL FA 10-12 Ceramics & Sculpture 3

6496 / 6497 Digital Art 1 A/B $ FA 10-12 Foundations of Art

6498 / 6499 Advanced Digital Art A/B $ AL FA 10-12 Digital Art 1

6355 / 6356 Fashion Drawing/Design A/B $ FA 9-12 Fashion Drawing/Design A is prerequisite

for Fashion Drawing/Design B

6345 / 6346 Photography 1 A/B $ FA 9-12 Photography A is prerequisite for

Photography B

6347 / 6348 Photography 2 A/B $ FA 10-12 Photography 1

631331 / 631431 Adv Studio Photography A/B $ AL FA 10-12 Photography 1 & 2

6105 / 6106 Studio Art 1 A/B $ FA 10-12 Foundations of Art or Drawing/Design

6205 / 6206 Studio Art 2 A/B $ FA 11-12 Studio Art 1

6305 / 6306 Studio Art 3 A/B $ AL FA 12 Studio Art 1 & 2

Dance, Theater, & Media

Grade Level

Prerequisites

6017 / 6018 Dance as Fine Art A/B FA 9-12

6926 / 6927 Theater 1 A/B FA 10-12

6928 / 6929 Theater 2 A/B FA 11-12 Theater 1

6912 Advanced Acting FA 10-12 Theater 1 & 2

6913 Stage Design FA 11-12 Theater 1 & 2

6914 Play Directing FA 11-12 Theater 1 & 2

1462 Oral Interpretation/Shakespeare FA 11-12 English 10

7860 / 7862 TV Production 1 / 2 9-12

Music/General

Grade Level

Prerequisites

6520 / 6521 Piano 1 A/B FA 9-12

652040 / 652140 Piano 1 A/B ESOL FA 9-12

6535 / 6536 Piano 2 A/B FA 9-12 Piano 1

6585 / 6586 Guitar 1 A/B FA 9-12

6591 / 6592 Guitar 2 A/B FA 9-12 Guitar 1

6605 / 6607 Music Technology A/B FA 9-12

6545 / 6546 Music Theory & Composition A/B

FA 9-12

6547 / 6548 AP Music Theory & Composition A/B

AP FA 9-12 Music Theory or permission of instructor

Music/Choral

Grade Level

Prerequisites

6701 / 6702 General Chorus 1 A/B FA 9-12

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6745 / 6746 Show Choir A/B # FA 9-12 Audition

Music/Instrumental

Course Code(s) Course Name Level Graduation

Credit Grade Level Prerequisites

6811 Beginning Band (World

Drumming) Semester Elective

FA 9-12

6821 / 6822 Concert Band A/B FA 9-12

6851 / 6852 Concert Orchestra (Strings) A/B FA 9-12

6828 / 6829 Honors Symphonic Band A/B # H FA 9-12 Concert Band or audition

6868 / 6869 Honors Symphonic Orchestra A/B #

H FA 9-12 Concert Orchestra or audition

6871 / 6872 Jazz Ensemble A/B # FA 9-12 Concert Band, Concert Orchestra or

audition

6873 / 6874 Honors Jazz Ensemble A/B # H FA 9-12 Audition

HEALTH & PHYSICAL EDUCATION

Grade Level

Prerequisites

7835 Health Education HE 10-12 Grade 10 or above

7841 Honors Health Education H HE 10-12 Grade 10 or above

783540 Health Education – ESOL # HE 10-12 Grade 10 or above, current ESOL student

783591 Health Education – Inclusion # HE 10-12 Grade 10 or above, Must be designated in

IEP

7833 Family Life and Human

Development

11-12 Health Education 7720 / 7721 General Physical Education

S1/S2 PE 9-12 774231 / 774232 Specialty PE Basketball S1/S2 PE 9-12 774331 / 774332 Specialty PE Dance S1/S2 PE 9-12 774531 / 774532 Specialty PE Fitness S1/S2 PE 9-12 774831 / 774832 Specialty PE Soccer S1/S2 PE 9-12

775231 / 775232 Specialty PE Wesight Training S1/S2

PE 9-12

775233 / 775234 Specialty PE Advanced Weight Training

PE 10-12

773731 / 773732 Specialty PE Net Sports S1/S2 PE 9-12

774361 / 774632 Specialty PE Flag Football S1/S1

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MATHEMATICS

Grade Level

Prerequisites

3111 / 3112 Algebra 1 A/B Single Period AL 9-12

311130 / 311230 Algebra 1 A/B Double Period AL 9-12 Double period Algebra must be taken with

Related Math A/B (323155/323255)

3231 / 3232 Related Math A/B 9-12 Must be taken in conjunction with Algebra

1 A/B DP (311155/311255) 311191 / 311291 Algebra 1 A/B Double Period

Special Education #

AL 9-12 Double period Algebra Special Education

must be taken with Related Math Special Education A/B (323191/323291) Course Enrollment must be indicated in student IEP.

323191 / 323291 Related Math A/B Special Education #

Related Math Special Education must be taken with Algebra 1A/B Double Period Special Education (311191/311291) Course Enrollment must be indicated in student IEP.

3201 / 3202 Geometry A/B Single Period GE 9-12 Algebra 1

320191 / 320291 Geometry A/B Double Period Special Education #

GE 9-12 Algebra 1

Geometry A/B Double Period Special Education must be taken with Geometry Support A/B Special Education

(305191/305291)

Course Enrollment must be indicated in student IEP.

305191 / 305291 Geometry Support A/B Special Education #

9-12 Algebra 1

Geometry Support A/B Special Education must be taken with Geometry A/B Double Period Special Education (320191/320291) Course Enrollment must be indicated in student IEP.

3203 / 3204 Honors Geometry A/B H GE 9-12 Algebra 1

3053 / 3054 Bridge to Algebra 2 A/B 10-12 Algebra 1 & Geometry

305391 / 305491 Bridge to Algebra 2 A/B Special Education #

10-12 Algebra 1 & Geometry

Course enrollment must be indicated in student IEP

3301 / 3302 Algebra 2 A/B 9-12 Algebra 1 & Geometry

330191 / 330291 Algebra 2 A/B Special Education #

91-12 Algebra 1 & Geometry

Course enrollment must be indicated in student IEP

3310 / 3311 Honors Algebra 2 A/B H 9-12 Algebra 1 & Geometry

3121 / 3122 Quantitative Literacy A/B 11-12 Algebra 2 or Bridge to Algebra 2

3489 / 3490 Precalculus A/B 9-12 Algebra 2

3350 / 3351 Honors Precalculus A/B H 9-12 Algebra 2

3356 / 3357 Calculus with Applications A/B AL 9-12 Precalculus

3322 / 3323 Statistics and Mathematical Modeling A/B

11-12 Algebra 2

3320 / 3321 AP Statistics A/B AP 9-12 Algebra 2

3452 / 3453 AP Calculus AB A/B AP 9-12 Precalculus

3491 / 3492 AP Calculus BC A/B AP 9-12 Honors Precalculus

3050 Applied Statistics % AL

AP

11-12 Magnet Analysis 1A or AP Calculus BC

3423 Discrete Mathematics % AL 11-12 Magnet Precalculus or Functions or AP

Calculus BC AND Analysis of Algorithms

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3190 Origins of Math % AL 11-12 Magnet Analysis 1B or Ap Calculus BC

3429 Logic Math % AL 11-12 Magnet Analysis 1B or AP Calculus BC

3324 / 3325 Senior Seminar in Statistical Research A/B

AL 12 Applied Statistics or AP Statistics.

Semester A = Political Statistics, Semester B = Sports Statistics

READING

Grade Level

Prerequisites

1188 / 118830 College Prep Literacy 1 A/B # 9-12

1139 / 1140 Academic Reading A/B # 9-12

113930 / 114030 Academic Reading (Read 180) A/B #

9-12 113931 / 114031 Academic Reading (Pre-Read

180) A/B ESOL #

9-12 ESOL students 113940 / 114040 Academic Reading (Read 180)

A/B ESOL #

9-12 ESOL Students

113932 / 114032 Academic Reading (Post-Read 180) A/B ESOL #

9-12 ESOL Students

113933 / 114033 Academic Reading ESOL 9-12 ESOL Students

114391 / 114392 Developmental Reading A/B # 9-12 Course Enrollment must be indicated in

student IEP.

SCIENCE

Grade Level

Prerequisites

3941 / 3942 Physical Science A/B PSC 9-12

394140 / 394240 Physical Science A/B ESOL PSC 9-12 ESOL students

3631 / 3632 Biology A/B BIO 9-12

363140 / 363240 Biology A/B ESOL BIO 9-12 ESOL students

3621 / 3622 Honors Biology A/B H BIO 9-12

3721 / 3722 Chemistry A/B PSC 9-12 Completion of or concurrent enrollment in

Algebra II

3711 / 3712 Honors Chemistry A/B H PSC 9-12 Completion of or concurrent enrollment in

Algebra II

3831 / 3832 Physics A/B PSC 9-12 Algebra 1 with concurrent enrollment in

Geometry or higher level math

383140 / 383240 Physics A/B ESOL PSC 9-12 ESOL students who have completed

Algebra 1 and are concurrently enrolled in Geometry or higher level math

3821 / 3822 Honors Physics A/B H PSC 9-12 Completion of or concurrent enrollment in

Algebra II

3761 / 3762 Anatomy and Physiology A/B AL BIO 9-12 Biology with concurrent enrollment or

completion of Chemistry

3864 / 3865 Forensics A/B AL SC 11-12 Biology and either Chemistry or Physics

3671 / 3672 Horticulture Science A/B SC 9-12

3766 / 3767 Environmental Chemistry A/B PSC 10-12

3579 / 3577 Honors Geoscience Exporations and Paleontology A/B

H PSC 9-12

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completion recommended

3641 / 3642 AP Biology A/B SP AP BIO 9-12 Biology with concurrent enrollment or

3651 / 3652 AP Biology DP AP BIO 9-12 Biology with concurrent enrollment or

3741 / 3742 AP Chemistry A/B SP AP PSC 9-12 Chemistry and Algebra 2

3751 / 3752 AP Chemistry A/B DP AP PSC 9-12 Chemistry and Algebra 2

3841 / 3842 AP Physics A/B SP-Mechanics AP PSC 9-12 Physics and Precalculus

3851 / 3852 AP Physics A/B DP –

Mechanics and Electricity & Magnetism

AP PSC 9-12 Physics and Precalculus

2977 / 2978 STEM Academy Guided

Research A/B #

AL 11-12 Recommendation from STEM Academy

Lead Teacher required

3553 Marine Biology % AL BIO 11-12 Honors/AP Biology and Honors/AP

Chemistry or Advanced Science 2 & 4

3554 Intro to Genetic Analysis DP % AL BIO 11-12 Honors/AP Biology and Honors/AP

3551 Cellular Physiology % AL BIO 11-12 Honors/AP Biology and Honors/AP

3556 Quantum Physics % AL PSC 11-12 AP Physics or Advanced Science 1

3544 Thermodynamics % AL PSC 11-12 AP Physics or Advanced Science 1,

Honors/AP Chemistry or Advanced Science 2 recommended

3543 Optics % AL PSC 11-12 Advanced Science 1 or AP Physics and AP

Calculus BC or Magnet Analysis 1

3614 Intro to Physical Chemistry % AL PSC 11-12 Advanced Science 2 or AP Chemistry

3545 Analytical Chemistry % AL PSC 11-12 Advanced Science 2 or AP Chemistry

3547 Advanced topics in Earth

Science (Plate Tectonics and Oceanography) %

AL PSC 11-12 Honors Biology and Honors Chemistry or

Advanced Science 2 & 4

3856 Astronomy % PSC 11-12 AP Physics or Advanced Science 1

3546 Materials Science % AL PSC 11-12 AP Chemistry or Advanced Science 2

3557 Origins of Science % AL PSC 11-12

3866 Intro to Biochemistry % AL SC 11-12 AP Biology and Honors Chemistry or

3619 Organic Chemistry % AL SC 11-12 AP Chemistry or Advanced Science 2

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SOCIAL STUDIES

Required Social Studies Courses

Grade Level

Prerequisites

2110 / 2112 US History A/B US 9

2111 / 2113 Honors US History A/B H US 9

2107 / 2108 NSL Government A/B GOV 10

2127 / 2128 Honors NSL Government A/B H GOV 10

2104 / 2105 AP NSL Government A/B AP GOV 10-12

2221 / 2222 Modern World History A/B MW 11-12

2223 / 2224 Honors Modern World History A/B

H MW 11-12

2240 / 2241 AP World History A/B AP MW 11-12

Social Studies Electives (Full Year)

Grade Level

Prerequisites

2304 / 2313 Psychology 1/2 11-12 Must take Psychology 1 before

Psychology 2

2305 / 2314 Sociology 1/2 11-12 Must take Sociology 1 before Sociology 2

2347 / 2348 Global Issues in the 21st_Century A/B

10-12 2141 / 2142 International Human Rights

S1/S2

11-12

2309 / 2329 Cultural Anthropology A/B 11-12

5148 / 5149 Intro to Justice, Law and Society A/B

CL 9-12

5146 / 5147 Law and the Administration of Justice A/B

CL 10-12 Intro to Justice, Law and Society

5144 / 5145 Contemporary Issues in Justice, Law & Society

CL 11-12 Law and the Administration of Justice

2114 / 2124 AP US History A/B AP US 11-12

2132 / 2145 AP Comparative Government and Politics A/B

AP 11-12

2315 AP Macroeconomics AP 11-12

2316 AP Microeconomics AP 11-12

2303 Economics 11-12

4131 / 4132 Economics & Business Law A/B CB 10-12

2332 / 2333 AP Human Geography A/B AP 11-12

2330 / 2331 AP Psychology A/B AP 11-12

2216 / 2217 AP European History A/B AP 11-12

2339 / 2340 Student Leadership A/B # 9-12 Teacher Recommendation (SGA)

2311 Philosophy 11-12

2103 African American History 11-12

2206 Africa South of the Sahara

History

11-12

2204 Latin American History 11-12

2226 Middle East History 11-12

2218 Eastern Asia History 11-12

2320 Comparative Religions 11-12

2225 Seminar in Peace Studies 11-12

7849 Intro to Media Literacy 9-12

2344 Media in Society 11-12

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STUDY SKILLS & RESOURCE

Grade Level

Prerequisites

114231 / 114232 College Test Prep S1/S2 9-12 Can only take one semester for credit

031031 / 031032 Study Hall (Regular) A/B 9-12

032032 / 032033 Study Hall ESOL 9-12 ESOL students

7933 / 7934 Alt 1 Resource A/B # 9-12 Must be enrolled in Alt 1 Program

793393 / 793493 SpEd Resource A/B # 9 Must have resource indicated on

Individualized Educational Plan

793394 / 793494 SpEd Resource A/B # 10-12 Must have resource indicated on

793395 / 793495 SpEd Adv Resource A/B # 9-12 Must have advanced resource indicated on

TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION, COMPUTER SCIENCE, & CAREER EXPERIENCES

Technology Education Courses

Grade Level

Prerequisites

5161 / 5162 Foundations of Technology A/B TE 9-12

516191 / 516291 Foundations of Technology A/B Special Education

TE 9-12 Course enrollment must be indicated in

student IEP 5080 / 5081 Foundations of Technology

Automotive A/B

TE 9-12

5152 / 5153 Intro to Engineering Design A/B TE 9-12 Algebra 1

2808 / 2809 Advanced Design Applications A/B

AL AT 10-12 Completion of basic tech ed credit

2810 / 2811 Advanced Technological Applications A/B

AL AT 10-12 Completion of basic tech ed credit

2905 / 2906 Advanced Software Applications A/B

CB, CI 10-12

2989 / 2990 Computer Programming 1 A/B AL CI 9-12 Geometry or Honors Geometry

2901 / 2902 AP Computer Science,

Computer Programming 2 A/B

AP CI 10-12 Computer Programming 1

2953 / 2954 Algorithms & Data Structures A/B %

AL 9-12 Computer Programming 1 and teacher

recommendation or Fundamentals of Computer Science

2956 Analysis of Algorithms % AL 10-12 AP Computer Science or Algorithms and

Data Structures

2957 Computer Graphics % AL 11-12 Analysis of Algorithms

297730 Guided Research: 3-D Computer

Graphics %

AL 11-12 Computer Graphics

2958 Software Design % AL 11-12 Computer Graphics

2985 Intro to Artificial Intelligence with LISP %

AL 11-12 Analysis of Algorithms

2986 Computational Methods % AL 11-12 Analysis of Algorithms and Magnet

Analysis 1A or AP Calculus BC

2959 Computer Modeling and

Simulation %

AL 11-12 Analysis of Algorithms and Magnet

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Business Courses

Grade Level

Prerequisites

5450 / 5451 Entrepreneurship A/B CB, CH 10-12 Software Applications by Design

5431 / 5432 Marketing A/B CB 10-12

5433 / 5434 Marketing 2 A/B CB 11-12 Marketing

4111 / 4112 Accounting A/B CB 10-12

4113 / 4114 Honors Advanced Accounting A/B

H CB 11-12 Accounting

547110 / 547120 Internship, Business

Management and Finance S1/S2

CB 11-12 2 credits in business related study

Early Childhood Education Courses

Grade Level

Prerequisites

4847 / 4848 Child and Adolescent Development 1 A/B

CE 9-12

AL CE 10-12 Child and Adolescent Development 1

AL CE 11-12 Child and Adolescent Development 2

488410 / 488420 Advanced-level Education, Training, and Child Studies Internship S1/S2

AL CE 11-12 2 credits in education and child

development study

4878 / 4879 Teaching as a Profession CE 10-12 Child and Adolescent Development 1

Work Experience & Internship Courses

Grade Level

Prerequisites

8092 / 8093 College/Career Research and Development A/B

CW 10-12

8065 / 8066 Career Seminar A/B CW 11-12 College/Career Research and

Development. Must be concurrently enrolled in Site Based Work Experience (544100/544200)

5441 / 5442 Site Based Work Experience DP A/B

CW 11-12 College/Career Research and

Development. Must be concurrently enrolled in Career Seminar

(806500/806600)

7813 / 7816 Student Internship SP A/B CW 9-12

7818 / 7819 Student Internship DP A/B CW 9-12

7822 / 7823 Student Internship TP A/B CW 9-12

781334 / 781634 Student Internship BLISS A/B # CW 9-12 Teacher/admin recommendation

060031 / 060032 Student Assistant (no credit) S1 or S2 #

11-12 Teacher/counselor recommendation

0995xy Abbreviated Schedule (no credit)

#

12 Counselor/admin recommendation. For xy, x=semester, y=period

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WORLD LANGUAGES

Grade Level

Prerequisites

1589 / 1590 Arabic 1 A/B WL 9-12

1591 / 1592 Arabic 2 A/B WL 9-12 Arabic 1

1899 / 1900 Arabic 3 A/B AL WL 9-12 Arabic 2

1596 / 1597 American Sign Language 1 A/B WL 9-12

1611 / 1621 French 1 A/B WL 9-12

1612 / 1622 French 2 A/B WL 9-12 French 1

1633 / 1643 Honors French 3 A/B H WL 9-12 French 2

1634 / 1644 Honors French 4 A/B H WL 9-12 French 3

1615 / 1625 French 5 AL WL 9-12 French 4

1616 / 1626 French 6 AL WL 9-12 French 5

1635 / 1636 AP French Language A/B AP WL 9-12 French 6 or teacher recommendation

1831 / 1832 Japanese 1 A/B WL 9-12

1833 / 1834 Japanese 2 A/B WL 9-12 Japanese 1

1839 / 1840 Honors Japanese 3 A/B H WL 9-12 Japanese 2

1841 / 1842 Honors Japanese 4 A/B H WL 9-12 Japanese 3

1539 / 1540 AP Japanese Language A/B AP WL 9-12 Japanese 4

1811 / 1821 Latin 1 A/B WL 9-12

1812 / 1822 Latin 2 A/B WL 9-12 Latin 1

1815 / 1825 Honors Latin 3 /B H WL 9-12 Latin 2

1819 / 1820 AP Latin, Vergil A/B AP WL 9-12 Latin 3

1711 / 1721 Spanish 1 A/B WL 9-12

1712 / 1722 Spanish 2 A/B WL 9-12 Spanish 1

1733 / 1743 Honors Spanish 3 A/B H WL 9-12 Spanish 2

1734 / 1744 Honors Spanish 4 A/B H WL 9-12 Spanish 3

1715 / 1725 Spanish 5 A/B AL WL 9-12 Spanish 4

1759 / 1760 AP Spanish Language A/B AP WL 9-12 Spanish 5 or Span. for Spanish Speakers 3

1761 / 1762 AP Spanish Literature A/B AP WL 9-12 AP Spanish Language

1777 / 1778 Spanish for Spanish Speakers 1 A/B

WL 9-12

WL 9-12 Spanish for Spanish Speakers 1

AL WL 9-12 Spanish for Spanish Speakers 2

CAP (COMMUNICATION ARTS PROGRAM)

CAP Grade 10 (Required)

Grade Level

Prerequisites

132330 / 132430 CAP English 10 A/B # H EN 10 Enrollment in the Communication Arts

Program 210430 / 240530 CAP AP NSL Government A/B

#

AP GOV 10 Enrollment in the Communication Arts

Program

1155 / 1156 CAP Journalism A/B # H 10 Enrollment in the Communication Arts

Program

7856 / 7857 CAP Writing News / TV

Production #

H 10 Enrollment in the Communication Arts

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Grade Level

Prerequisites

101532 / 101632 CAP AP Language and Composition A/B #

AP EN 11 Enrollment in the Communication Arts

Program

224030 / 224130 CAP AP World History A/B # AP WH 11 Enrollment in the Communication Arts

Program

2135 CAP Research Methodology S1

#

H 11 Enrollment in the Communication Arts

Program

1173 CAP Junior Seminar S2 # AL 11 Enrollment in the Communication Arts

Program

Grade Level

Prerequisites

1174 CAP Senior Seminar S1 # AL 12 Enrollment in the Communication Arts

Program

CAP (Electives)

Grade Level

Prerequisites

297731 / 297831 Blair Netowrk Communications A/B #%

AL 11-12

MAGNET PROGRAM

Mathematics

Grade Level

Prerequisites

3045 / 3046 Magnet Precalculus A/B # AL 9-10 Magnet Geometry and enrollment in

Magnet Program. 3047 / 3043 Magnet Precalculus C / Magnet

Analysis 1A #

AL 10-11 Magnet Precalculus A/B and enrollment in

Magnet Program

304330 / 304430 Magnet Analysis 1 A/B # AL 10 Magnet Functions and enrollment in

Magnet Program

3044 Magnet Analysis 1B S1 # AL 11-12 Magnet Analysis 1A or AP Calculus BC

and teacher recommendation 3048 / 3049 Magnet Analysis 2 A/B

(Multivariable Calculus and Differential Equations) #

AL 11-12 Magnet Analysis 1

3050 Applied Statistics % AL 11-12 Magnet Analysis 1A or AP Calculus BC

3428 Complex Analysis # AL 11-12 Magnet Analysis 2

3423 Discrete Mathematics % AL 11-12 Magnet Analysis 1A or AP Calculus BC

and Analysis of Algorithms or AP Computer Science

3426 Linear Algebra % AL 11-12 Magnet Analysis 1

3324 Senior Seminar in Statistical

Research: Political Statistics S1 %

AL 11-12 Applied Statistics or AP Statistics

3325 Senior Seminar in Statistical

Research: Sports Statistics S2 %

AL 11-12 Applied Statistics or AP Statistics

3190 Origins of Math % AL 11-12 Magnet Analysis 1B

3191 Advanced Geometry % AL 11-12 Magnet Analysis 1B

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Computer Science

Grade Level

Prerequisites

2953 / 2954 Algorithms & Data Structures A/B %

AL 9-12 Computer Programming 1 and teacher

recommendation or Fundamentals of Computer Science

2956 Analysis of Algorithms % AL 10-12 AP Computer Science or Algorithms and

Data Structures 295430 / 295630 ADS B/Analysis of Algorithms

#

AL 10 Enrollment in Magnet Program and

selection for accelerated computer science track

2957 Computer Graphics % AL 11-12 Analysis of Algorithms

297730 Guided Research: 3-D Computer

Graphics %

AL 11-12 Computer Graphics

2958 Software Design % AL 11-12 Computer Graphics

2985 Intro to Artificial Intelligence with LISP %

AL 11-12 Analysis of Algorithms

2986 Computational Methods % AL 11-12 Analysis of Algorithms and Magnet

2959 Computer Modeling and

Simulation %

AL 11-12 Analysis of Algorithms and Magnet

Science

Grade Level

Prerequisites

3541 Advanced Science 3: Earth

Space Systems S1 #

AL PSC 10 Enrollment in Magnet Program

3539 / 3540 Advanced Science 4: Biology A/B #

AL BIO 10 Enrollment in Magnet Program

3553 Marine Biology % AL BIO 11-12 Honors/AP Biology and Honors/AP

3554 Intro to Genetic Analysis DP % AL BIO 11-12 Honors/AP Biology and Honors/AP

3551 Cellular Physiology % AL BIO 11-12 Honors/AP Biology and Honors/AP

3556 Quantum Physics % AL PSC 11-12 AP Physics or Advanced Science 1

3544 Thermodynamics % AL PSC 11-12 AP Physics or Advanced Science 1,

Honors/AP Chemistry or Advanced Science 2 recommended

3543 Optics % AL PSC 11-12 Advanced Science 1 or AP Physics and AP

Calculus BC or Magnet Analysis 1

3614 Intro to Physical Chemistry % AL PSC 11-12 Advanced Science 2 or AP Chemistry

3545 Analytical Chemistry % AL PSC 11-12 Advanced Science 2 or AP Chemistry

3547 Advanced topics in Earth

Science (Plate Tectonics and Oceanography) %

AL PSC 11-12 Honors Biology and Honors Chemistry or

3856 Astronomy % PSC 11-12 AP Physics or Advanced Science 1

3546 Materials Science % AL PSC 11-12 AP Chemistry or Advanced Science 2

3557 Origins of Science % AL PSC 11-12

3866 Intro to Biochemistry % AL SC 11-12 AP Biology and Honors Chemistry or

3619 Organic Chemistry % AL SC 11-12 AP Chemistry or Advanced Science 2

3569 Entomology % SC 11-12 Honors Biology or Advanced Science 2

384130 / 384230 032030 / 032031

Mathematical Physics # Related Activity (Must be taken with Mathematical Physics)

AP PSC 12 Enrollment by teacher recommendation

only. Students must be enrolled in Related Activity as well.

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Interdisciplinary Program & Other Electives

Grade Level

Prerequisites

5150 Principles of Engineering A S2 # AL TE 10 Enrollment in Magnet Program

5151 Principles of Engineering B S1 # AL TE 11 Enrollment in Magnet Program

2981 Senior Research Project A S2 # AL 11 Enrollment in Magnet Program

2982 Senior Research Project B S1 # AL 12 Enrollment in Magnet Program,

completion of Senior Research Project A and summer internship, concurrent enrollment or completion of Applied Statistics

2975 Research and

Experimentation:Engineering for Problem Solving (Robotics)

AL 11-12 Basic tech credit and Analysis of

Algorithms

0310 / 031030 Study Hall (Magnet) A/B 9-12 Student must be enrolled in the Math,

Science, Computer Science Magnet Program

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OFF-CAMPUS COURSE OFFERINGS

Students must apply and be accepted/approved for these off-campus programs, before they are registered for them. If you are interested in any of these programs, please speak to your counselor to learn more about them.

THOMAS EDISON HS OF TECHNOLOGY

The programs at Thomas Edison High School of Technology provide students with the opportunity to explore and experience traditional and non-traditional career options and prepares them for a wide range of post-secondary options. Students attending TEHST take classes at both the home school and Thomas Edison. Students can get applications in the Counseling Office or visit the website at www.mcps.k12.md.us/schools/edison. Programs at Thomas Edison High School of Technology are: Automotive Cluster

• Foundations of Automotive Technologies • Auto Body Repair Technology

• Automotive Technology Design and Computer Based Cluster

• Principles of Architecture & CAD Technology • Interior Design

• Network Operations

• Printing Technologies and Digital Graphics Construction Cluster • Carpentry • Electricity • HVAC • Masonry • Plumbing

• Foundations of Building Construction Technology Services Cluster

• Academy of Hospitality and Tourism

• Cosmetology

• Medical Careers • Restaurant Management • Nail Technology

CONCURRENT ENROLLMENT @MONTGOMERY COLLEGE

The Concurrent Enrollment Program, at Montgomery College, allows students to take courses at the college level while attending high school. Students interested in this program should see their counselor or visit the Montgomery College website at http://cms.montgomerycollege.edu/ep/.

_____________________________________________________

COLLEGE TECH PREP PROGRAM

Through a partnership with MCPS and Montgomery College, students can earn college credits for certain courses taken in high school. Students have to successfully complete specific courses and pass exams, if required. Students should speak to their counselor for more information on College Tech Prep credits. See your counselor or go to the Montgomery College web site for

more information.

http://www.montgomerycollege.edu/Departments/academicevp/mc pspartners/techprep/intro.htm

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SUPERINTENDENT’S LEADERSHIP PROGRAM

The Superintendent’s Leadership Program (SLP) is an honors career and leadership development program for high school seniors in the humanities. Students who have demonstrated outstanding leadership and academic excellence are selected through a highly competitive process. Applicants must have a 3.2 GPA. Students accepted will be allowed up to four (4) morning classes. The program is open only to rising seniors enrolled in Montgomery County Public Schools. For more information and application information go to:

http://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/departments/superintenden t/leadership

Course codes: S1 783100 S2 783200

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VISUAL ARTS PROGRAM

This art program, at Einstein High School, is open to all MCPS high school students. In this program, students concentrate on a variety of 2-dimensional art forms, including drawing, painting, and printmaking. Students will also assemble a portfolio for artwork.

Visual Art Center A (DP) @ 6492

Visual Art Center B (DP) @ 6493

Visual Art Center A (TP) @ 6490

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The Registration Process

December/January

Ø Teachers enter recommendations for English, math science, social studies, and world language courses. Recommendations are reflected in the on-line class registration system.

Ø Students will view a registration information video during an extended advisory period. Students will receive the Blair Course Offerings & Program Handbook and a copy of their high school transcript at this time.

Ø An evening Registration Information Meeting for parents will be held for the parents to review the registration process.

February

Ø Students meet with their counselor through social studies classes to review course selections.

Ø Students and parents review the registration materials, complete the scheduling worksheet in the Blair Course Offerings & Program Handbook and register for courses, including alternates, in the on-line class registration system.

Ø Students return the signed scheduling worksheet and the registration printout from the on-line class registration system to the Counseling Office by the designated date. The on-line registration system will be available to students from any computer with internet access during the registration window.

Ø Registration data that is entered into the on-line registration system is reviewed and staffing is determined based on courses students have selected.

March - April

Ø A Course Selection Form is mailed to all students, listing the courses that the student has signed up for. Students and parents can make necessary changes on the form and return to their counselor by May 1. Counselors will then make necessary changes that are requested by parents and students from the originally selected courses.

May-July

Ø Counselors review student schedules using report cards and transcripts. If there are conflicts and/or students need additional courses for graduation, students are notified. For questions or concerns about your student’s schedule during the summer, please contact the Counseling Office.

Schedule Change Policy

The courses we offer, and the number of sections of each course we offer, are based on the initial registration of students.

Student choices determine staffing and educational materials purchases that influence the operation of Blair for next year.

Therefore, students and parents must consider their course selections, including honors level decisions, carefully before

registering. All students will receive a list of their course selections in the spring. If a change is necessary, students

should make the correction and return it to the Counseling Office by the designated date. Change requests after May 1 are

not guaranteed and will be done for the following reasons:

1. Student has a class missing is from his/her schedule

2. Student is enrolled in a class he/she has already passed

3. Student is enrolled in a class where he/she has not met the pre-requisite

4. Student needs a course for graduation that is not in the schedule

5. Student needs to change a class due to health or special needs reason

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Maryland High School Diploma Requirements

Montgomery County Public Schools

MCPS GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS AT A GLANCE

Students shall be enrolled in a Montgomery County Public School and have earned a minimum of 22 credits (unless a pre-approved MCPS alternative is satisfied) that include the following:

English 4 credits

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

credit)

Mathematics

4 credits (1 full-year (A/B) algebra credit, 1 geometry credit) Students who successfully complete a calculus course may be exempted from this 4-credit requirement.

NEW STATE REQUIREMENT FOR STUDENTS GRADUATING IN 2018 AND LATER: Students graduating in 2018 and later must be enrolled in a math course each year in grades 9 through 12.

Science 3 credits (Must include 1 biology credit and 1 physical science credit)

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

are designated FA)

Technology

Education 1 credit (designated TE) Physical Education 1 credit

Health Education 0.5 credit Electives: The

additional credits required for graduation may be fulfilled by one of the following three options

OPTION 1:

2 credits in a foreign language OR 2 credits in American Sign Language

AND 2.5 credits in elective courses

OPTION 2:

2 credits in advanced technology education (AT) AND 2.5 credits in elective courses

OPTION 3

4 credits in a state-approved career and technology program AND 0.5 credit in electives courses

Student Service

Learning/SSL 75 service-learning hours High School

Assessments

Students must meet the Maryland High School Assessments (HSA) and PARCC testing requirements for English, algebra/data analysis, US government and biology.

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Maryland High School Diploma Requirements

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. Service learning hours are earned through school courses, school clubs,

community organizations and opportunities pre-approved for SSL.

Maryland High School Assessments (HSA) and PARCC Testing

Maryland High School Assessments are end-of-course tests related to the MCPS courses Biology and NSL Government.

All students enrolled in an HSA course are required to take the appropriate HSA 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 requirements in order to receive a Maryland High School Diploma.

As Maryland transitions to PARCC assessments for English and algebra/data analysis, the state is adjusting the test

requirements for graduation. These tests will be required beginning in the 2016-17 school year. Asof October 28, the

state had approved the following framework for the next two years:

• Students who have taken the Algebra I HSA-aligned course will have the opportunity to retake the exam in

2014-15. Because the HSA-aligned test ends after the 2014-15 school year, students who have not passed will not need

to take a make-up test in 2015-16 in order to graduate. These students must still pass the course as part of their

graduation requirements.

• Students who have taken the English 10 HSA-aligned course will have the opportunity to re-take the exam in

2014-15. Because the HSA-aligned test ends after the 2014-15 school year, students who have not passed will not

need to take a make-up test in 2015-16 in order to graduate. These students must still pass the course as part of

their graduation requirements.

• Students taking the Algebra I course aligned to PARCC in 2014-15 and 2015-16, and not passing the test, will not

be required to pass the exam in order to graduate. These students must still pass the course as part of their

graduation requirements.

• Students taking the English 10 course aligned to PARCC in 2014-15 and 2015-16, and not passing the test, will

not be required to pass the exam in order to graduate. These students must still pass the course as part of their

graduation requirements.

• As in the past, all students still must pass the government and biology High School Assessments – or successfully

complete the Bridge Plan project-based assessment in those subjects – in order to graduate.

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.

End of: 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

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ACADEMIES & PROGRAMS @ BLAIR

Academy of Entrepreneurship and Business Management (ENT)

The Academy of Entrepreneurship will teach students to think creatively and strategically about the skills needed to start their own businesses and to live a financially literate life. Using a hands-on approach to planning and building a business, students will acquire experience in marketing and advertising, finance and accounting, economics, law, human resources, organizational behavior, and profit-maximization. Students may use the Entrepreneurship Academy as a gateway to university Entrepreneurship programs (University of Maryland, Harvard, Penn State, etc.) or as the starting point to a career.

Academy of Human Services Professions (HSP)

Students in the HSP Academy demonstrate the desire to enrich and support their communities. Advocating for others is an integral part of the HSP’s mission because it encourages students to consider a global perspective. This academy provides opportunities for students to develop their interpersonal relationship skills through experiential education and collaboration. Students will take classes related to a variety of service professions, including those dealing with child welfare, education, health, and civil and community service.

Academy of International Studies and Law (ISL)

The Academy of International Studies and Law has two strands. The International Studies strand offers courses and experiences designed to help students grow as “global citizens” well versed in political systems, languages, cultures and economies of nations around the world. Students will interact with government and private agencies, foreign embassies, and businesses as they gather the skills and prepare to make contributions which positively impact our world in the areas of conflict resolution, economic issues and the environment. The Justice, Law and Society strand is designed for those students who wish to study and work in the many fields where knowledge of legal systems is required. Courses address the Constitution and Bill of Rights issues, the study of forensics, and criminal and civil law. Students will examine contemporary legal issues at they work with local private and public legal professionals as well as Blair debate and mock trial teams. There are many areas where the fields of international studies and the law overlap, and classes such as International Human Rights and other scheduled events provide exposure to issues of law in the spheres of international diplomacy, business and human rights.

Academy of Media, Music and the Arts (MMA)

Students in the Academy of Media, Music and the Arts develop the ability to read, analyze, evaluate, and produce communications in written text, moving images, still images, and sound. Students will learn to read critically, interpret analytically, communicate effectively, and produce messages for both meaning and persuasion. Any field involving art, music, film, radio, video, television, theater, literature, journalism, or photography requires an understanding of effective communication. Because some careers favor a broad background and others demand specialization, the Media, Music and the Arts Academy courses will cover diverse areas. A student may create a program of courses spanning several areas, all relevant to a particular career path, or he/she may choose to explore one specific path in depth.

Academy of Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM)

Students in the Academy of Science, Technology, Engineering and Math will experience the connections among the three disciplines as they prepare for a career in this area. The emphasis will be on hands-on problem solving, analytical thinking, data analysis and research skills. Career goals include, but are not limited to, data base administrator, network specialist, software engineer, computer technician, surveyor, civil engineer, robotics specialist, genetic technologist, forensic scientist, physician, veterinarian, lab technician, mathematician, statistician, and researcher. Careers in this area span a broad spectrum from applied to theoretical.

Communications Arts Program (CAP)

The Communication Arts Program is an application-only, four-year, honors-level program with an interdisciplinary approach designed for students who wish to develop their intellectual, creative, and communications skills in the fields of media and the humanities. Once admitted to the program, students must successfully complete twelve CAP courses, maintain a minimum 2.75 GPA, and complete the CAP portfolio to graduate with the CAP certificate. Students in CAP take an 8-period day schedule in grade 9, with the option of an 8-period day schedule in grades 10-12.

Science, Mathematics and Computer Science Magnet Program

The Magnet Program is an application-only, four-year accelerated interdisciplinary program in science, mathematics and computer science for highly able students. After building a solid foundation in Grades 9 and 10, students are able to specialize in the areas of their choice. Students in the Magnet Program have an 8-period day schedule.

English Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) Program

The English for Speakers of other Languages (ESOL) program provides high-quality English language instruction that assists students in acquiring basic interpersonal communication skills as well as essential academic language proficiency in order to function successfully in mainstream classrooms. Students develop competency in English in all four skill areas (listening, speaking, reading, and writing)

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Academy of Entrepreneurship and Business Management

Academy Courses By Strand

Entrepreneurship Strand

Management Strand

Accounting Strand

10th Recommended Elective Entrepreneurship A/B Adv Software Applications

Recommended Elective Entrepreneurship A/B Adv Software Applications

Recommended Elective Entrepreneurship A/B Adv Software Applications Accounting A/B

11th/ 12th Recommended Electives Entrepreneurship A/B Accounting A/B Marketing

Adv Software Applications Economics AP Economics AP Psychology AP Statistics Recommended Electives Entrepreneurship A/B Accounting A/B Marketing

Adv Software Applications Economics

AP Economics AP Statistics AP Psychology Edison Programs

§ Academy of Hospitality and Tourism § Professional Restaurant Management Recommended Electives Entrepreneurship A/B Accounting A/B

Advanced Accounting-H A/B Adv Software Applications Economics

AP Economics AP Statistics AP Psychology

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Academy of Human Services Professions

Academy Courses By Strand

Education and Child

Development Health and Fitness Psychology and Counseling Customer Service

10th Recommended Elective

Child and Adolescent Development 1 Recommended Elective Health Recommended Elective Health Recommended Elective Cosmetology/Nail Technology (Edison) Hospitality and Tourism (Edison)

11th or 12th

Recommended Elective Family Life and Human Development

Child and Adolescent Development (1, 2, 3) Teaching as a Profession Internship, Ed, Training, and Child Studies

Recommended Elective PE Electives (Basketball, Dance, Fitness, Soccer, Weights)

Anatomy and Physiology

Recommended Elective Psychology AP Psychology Cultural Anthropology Philosophy Comparative Religions Peace Studies Sociology International Human Rights Recommended Elective 3D Computer Graphics Cosmetology/Nail Technology (Edison) Academy of Hospitality and Tourism (Edison) Interior Design (Edison)

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Academy of International Studies and Law

Academy Courses by Strand

International Relations

Justice, Law & Society

10th Recommended Elective

Global Issues for the 21st Century

Recommended Elective

Intro to Justice, Law and Society

11th/ 12th Recommended Electives East Asian Studies Latin American Studies The Middle East

Seminar in Peace Studies African American History International Human Rights Comparative Religions Cultural Anthropology Psychology Economics Model UN AP World History AP Psychology AP Comparative Government AP European History AP Macroeconomics AP Microeconomics Spanish French Japanese Arabic Recommended Electives Law & Administration of Justice Contemporary Issues Psychology AP Psychology Sociology Philosophy Media In Society Forensics Economics Model UN AP Government AP Comparative Government AP Macroeconomics AP Microeconomics

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Academy of Media, Music and the Arts

Academy Courses By Strand

Broadcast/Mass

Media

Vocal & Instrumental

Music

Theater & Dance

Visual Arts

10th Recommended Electives Introduction to Media Literacy AND TV Production 1/2 Recommended Electives Introduction to Media Literacy AND Instrumental or Vocal Music Course Recommended Electives Introduction to Media Literacy AND Theater 1 or Dance Recommended Electives Introduction to Media Literacy AND

(one of the following) Art & Culture A/B Foundations of Art Studio Art 1 Digital Photo 1 Digital Art 1 Ceramics/Sculpture 1 11th/ 12th Recommended Electives Media in Society Literature as Film Blair Network Communications/BNC Creative Writing Literature As Film Journalism 1 Journalism/News/Print Journalism/News/Online Journalism/Yearbook Digital Art Computer Graphics Music Technology Recommended Electives Instrumental or Vocal Music Courses

Music Theory & Composition AP Music Theory & Composition

Music & Its Technology Media in Society Guitar 1 & 2 Beginning Band Jazz Ensemble Piano 1 & 2 Concert Band Symphonic Band (H) Concert Orchestra Symphonic Orchestra Chorus 1 Chorus 2 Show Choir Chamber Choir Recommended Electives

Advanced Acting and Play Directing OR Dance 1 Stage Design Oral Interpretation Shakespeare Advanced Composition Literature as Film Psychology Media in Society Anatomy & Physiology Dance Fitness Recommended Electives Studio Art 2 Photography 2 Ceramics/Sculpt 2 Ceramics/Sculpt 3 Media in Society Computer Graphics AP Art History Dance as a Fine Art Fashion Drawing Visual Arts Program @ Einstein HS Edison Programs § Principles of Architecture & Computer Assisted Drafting § Printing, Graphics, & Electronic Media

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Academy of Science, Technology, Engineering and Math

Academy Courses By Strand

Computer

Maintenance,

Repair and

Networking

(Not available in 2014-2015)

Computer

Programming

Engineering

Technology

College-Bound

Engineering

10th Recommended Elective Microcomputer Technologies/ Cisco 1+ Recommended Elective Computer Programming 1 Recommended Elective Intro to Engineering Design Recommended Elective Intro to Engineering Design 11th/12th Recommended Electives Network Engineering & Management /Cisco 2+ Intro to Engineering Design Accounting Entrepreneurship Edison Programs § Network Operations & Programming Recommended Electives AP Computer Programming 2 Adv Design Applications Adv Tech Applications AP Calculus AB AP Calculus BC Discrete Math Robotics Magnet Computer Science Courses Edison Programs § Network Operations & Programming Recommended Electives

Adv Design Applications Microcomputer

Technologies/Cisco 1 Network Engineering & Management Accounting Adv Software Applications Entrepreneurship Recommended Electives Pre-Calculus Algebra II AND Biology OR Physics (if Biology completed) AND Thermodynamics Honors Chemistry Quantum Physics Computer

Programming

Adv Design Applications Adv Tech Applications AP Physics

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Academy of Science, Technology, Engineering & Math

Academy Courses By Strand (cont’d)

Skilled Trades

Medicine

Forensic Science

Environmental

Science

10th Recommended Elective Intro to Engineering Design Recommended Electives Biology OR Chemistry (Honors preferred) Recommended Electives Biology OR Chemistry (Honors preferred) Recommended Electives Biology OR Chemistry (Honors preferred) 11th/ 12th Recommended Electives Entrepreneurship Edison Programs § Foundations of Automotive § Technology § Auto Body Repair Technology § Automotive Technology § Foundations of Building Construction Technology § Carpentry § Heating/Air Conditioning § Masonry § Electricity Recommended Electives Anatomy & Physiology Cellular Physiology Genetics AP Biology AP Chemistry Biological Chemistry Cellular Physiology AP Environmental Science Marine Biology Origins of Science Research Methods Edison Programs § Biotechnology § Medical Careers Recommended Electives Biology Chemistry Forensics Biological Chemistry Cellular Physiology Marine Biology Origins of Science Anatomy/Physiology Research Methods Recommended Electives Biology Chemistry Earth Science, Horticulture or Marine Biology Research Methods

Course Offerings & Program Information ( )

Course Offerings &

Program Information

(2015-2016)

For Students in Grades 10, 11, & 12

Montgomery Blair High School

51 University Blvd, East

Silver Spring, MD 20901

301-649-2800

www.mbhs.edu

Renay Johnson, Principal

For course descriptions, go to:

www.mcpscourses.org

Table of Contents

Counseling Department Information

4

Course Offerings List (2015-2016)

5

Course Offerings @ Off-Campus Locations

The Registration Process & Schedule Change Policy

Maryland High School Diploma Requirements & Promotion Regulation

Academies & Programs @ Blair

Academy of Entrepreneurship and Business Management (ENT)

Academy of Human Services Professions (HSP)

Academy of International Studies and Law (ISL)

Academy of Media, Music and the Arts (MMA)

Academy of Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM)

Communication Arts Program (CAP)

Science, Mathematics and Computer Science Magnet Program

ESOL Program

Sample Course Schedules

Counseling Department

Montgomery Blair High School

Phone Numbers

Counseling Office:

301-649-2810

Registrar’s Office:

301-649-2822

College/Career Center:

301-649-2819

Resource Counselor

Ms. Jane Godwin

Counselors

Mr. Roland Hollins

A – Bi

Mr. Kirk Simms

Bj – Coq

Ms. Susanne Bray

Cor – Fo

Ms. Emily Putney

Fp – He

Dr. Daryl Howard

Hf – La

Ms. Evelyn Martinez

Lb – Me

Mr. Alphonso Burwell

Mf – O

Ms. LaShell Wilson

P – Rom

Ms. Charlain Bailey

Ron – Te

Ms. Jennifer Taylor

Tf – Ya

Ms. Jane Godwin

Yb – Z

Dr. Vilma Nadal

METS 1 & 2 students

College/Career Center Coordinator

Ms. Phalia West

Registrar

Ms. Marguerite Berardi

Secretaries

Ms. Priscilla Shub

Ms. Fran Conway

Course Offerings & Program Information

For Students in Grades 10, 11, & 12

Montgomery Blair High School (2015-2016)

ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS

ESOL

FINE ARTS