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ALLEGANY

COUNTY

PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Board of Education of Allegany County

108 Washington Street, P.O. Box 1724

Cumberland, MD 21502

2013-2014

Introduction

University Completer Program

Occupational Completer Programs

Course Descriptions

Post-Secondary Connections

HIGH SCHOOL

PROGRAMS OF

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A Publication of the

Division of Instruction

and Staff Development

All programs listed in this publication are in compliance with Federal and State statutes

and legislation. The Board of Education of Allegany County does not discriminate on the

basis of race, color, gender, age, national origin, religion, or disability in matters affecting

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Message fr

om the Superintendent

Welcome to the Allegany County Public Schools Programs of Study guide!

Planning the high school program is an important process that requires careful

thought and attention. The information inside outlines the approved curriculum

for secondary schools in Allegany County and is intended to serve as an

educational resource for students, parents, and educators.

Our secondary schools in Allegany County offer an appropriately challenging

curriculum in language arts, science, social studies, mathematics, world

language, fine arts, physical education, and career and technology education. We

also offer a wide variety of elective courses and extra-curricular activities.

To begin planning a program of study, students should become familiar with the

graduation requirements established by the State of Maryland. Courses which

fulfill career goals, college goals, and/or personal goals must also be considered

when examining the curriculum and planning a sequential high school program.

I want to personally encourage that each student consider the many options

available in the course selection process and to select courses which are

consistent with individual student goals, interests, and abilities. Career cluster

booklets explain and serve as a reference for developing high school and

post-secondary educational plans. We offer many dual enrollment and Advanced

Placement courses that can provide excellent opportunities for advanced study.

Every program of study listed in this booklet may not be available in every

school. Each school makes a determination of the course offerings and programs

available to students based on course demand. Student interest in a particular

course and the availability of qualified and certified staff to teach the course are

two factors which determine course offerings.

The professional staff in each school shares responsibility for providing access to

course selection forms and information. If questions arise, students and parents

are encouraged to contact school administrators, guidance counselors, or teachers

for clarification and assistance. This guide is intended to enhance the valuable

guidance of parents and school staff as our students plan their course of study

that will help them maximize their learning potential.

Best wishes for success and a Bright Future,

David A. Cox, Ed.D.

Superintendent of Schools

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A Program of Study is “an instructional program that includes a combination of courses and

experi-ences designed to accomplish a predetermined objective or set of allied objectives such as preparation

for advanced study, qualification for an occupation or range of occupations, or simply the increase of

knowledge and understanding.” (Chrismore and Hill, A Classification of Educational Subject Matter,

NCES, 1978, p.165.)

The Maryland State Department of Education’s goal is for every high school student to be a

com-pleter in one or more of the following comcom-pleter programs. Dual comcom-pleters are strongly encouraged.

WHA

T

IS

A

PROGRAM OF STUDY?

University of Maryland System Completer Program (page 10)

To be a University of Maryland System Completer, a student must complete a sequence of courses

that satisfies the requirement for entrance in various colleges or universities in the University of

Maryland System.

The pattern of course work must include two (2) credits in world language or advanced techs and

mathematics credits in Algebra I, Algebra II, and Geometry.

Occupational Completer Program (page 11-31)

To be an Occupational Completer, a student must complete a State approved Career and Technology

program sequence of courses which develop skill and knowledge in career areas leading to

employ-ment, college, or both.

An approved Occupational Completer program must have a minimum sequence of four (4) credits.

Some occupational completer programs offer students the opportunity to participate in internship/

work-based learning experiences and earn articulated college credits or apprenticeship credit.

Occupational Completer Programs will be offered based on Enrollment demand

.

Post-Secondary Connections (page 90-114)

State approved occupational completer program that has a connected college course of study with

an articulated agreement to attain college credits or the opportunity to earn first-year apprentice-

ship credit with the applicable trade union.

Dual Enrollment Program

At the end of the junior year, a student with satisfactory credits, the HSA graduation requirement

met, and a minimum GPA of 3.0 may enroll in the Dual Enrollment Program. Students are

en-rolled in two places: Allegany County Public Schools (ACPS) and a college. Successful

com-pletion of Dual Enrollment courses outlined in the Program of Study awards a student ACPS

credit, local college credit, and will be part of the high school GPA. Students enrolled in Dual

Enrollment courses may participate in extra curricular activities.

Information on Dual Enrollment courses is found in Section V in the Program of Study

starting on Page 83:

• Students must register with the college/university each semester for dual enrollment courses.

• Students must take and pass the college placement test before they will be enrolled in

col-lege courses.

• ACM will accept a score of 550 or higher on the SAT in lieu of the placement test.

• Practice Placement Tests are online: http://acps.allconet.org/spage.php?PageID=532.

• Senior English credit must be satisfied by taking College English and Speech (ACM) or

Intro to Lit (FSU) or Senior English in the Comprehensive High School.

• All Dual Enrollment Courses will be offered based on enrollment demand.

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WHA

T

IS

A

PROGRAM OF STUDY?

Senior Option—Center for Career and Technical Education

At the end of the junior year, a student with satisfactory credits and a cumulative GPA of 2.5

may enroll at the Center for Career and Technical Education to complete a Senior Option in a

skill area of interest. Students must take English 4 and one additional elective and complete two

levels in a selected skill area. A student requesting Senior Option must complete an application

with the Center for Career and Technical Education counselor and there must be available space

in the skill area. In addition, Senior Option is contingent on the approval of the Center for

Ca-reer and Technical Education principal.

Early College

At the end of the junior year, a student with satisfactory credits and a minimum GPA of 3.0 may

enroll in early college. Students are enrolled in two places: Allegany County Public Schools

and a college. Students must complete English 4 or College English and Speech (ACM) or Intro

to Lit (FSU) in the comprehensive high school. Students participating in Early College may

participate in extra curricular activities. Courses taken on the college campus are not included

in the student’s credit count or GPA. Early College courses are taken at the college campus are

the financial responsibility for tuition and fees belongs to the student’s family.

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BLE OF CONTENTS

PROGRAMS OF STUDY

Introduction

University Completer Program

Occupational Completer Programs

Course Descriptions

Post Secondary Connections

Planning

Occupational Completer Programs by Career Cluster..…………... 11

Academy of Health Professions……….

12

Agricultural Science Education……..……….…………

13

Auto Collision Repair……..……….

14

Automotive Technology ………..……… 15

Business Administrative Services………..

16

Carpentry ………..………

17

Child Care/Guidance………

18

Careers in Cosmetology ………..…….….

19

Culinary Arts ………. ………….……..

20

Electrical Construction and Maintenance .………...……….

21

Engineering Technology (PLTW)………

22

Finance and Accounting……… 23

Graphic Communications ………..……….………....

24

Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC)…..……...………..

25

Industrial Manufacturing ……….…………...…

26

Interactive Media Production………...

27

IT and Networking Academy………

28

Law Enforcement/Public Safety…..……….………

29

Masonry and Equipment Operation………..……….…..………

30

Welding and Metal Technology ……….…..…………

31

Occupational Completer Programs Summary...………... 32-34

Section III Occupational Completer Programs

Section II University Completer Program

University of Maryland System Completer Requirements ………

10

Section I Introduction

Graduation Requirements ………... ………...

1-3

NCAA Freshman Eligibility Standards.………...

4-5

High School Certificate……….…………... ……….

6

Student Service Learning/Internships………..

7

Recommended

Student Placement………..

8-9

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Section IV Course Descriptions

Art ……….

35

Business Education ………..

36-37

Career and Technology Education (CCTE)..………..

38-54

Computer Science….………..

55

English/Language Arts………..

56-58

ESOL………. 58

Family/Consumer Science……..………

59-60

Health Education……….

60

Mathematics……….. 61-64

Music………. 65-67

Physical Education………..

68-69

Science……….. 70-73

Social Studies………

74-76

Special Education……….

77-78

Technology Education……….

79-80

World Language………

81-82

Section V Dual Enrollment/Early College

ACPS High School Scheduling Timeline for Dual Enrollment/

Early College……… … … …

83

Procedures for Dual Enrollment Course Selection … ……...

84

ACM Placement Test Required for College Courses … … ...

85

Dual Enrollment/Early College Course Descriptions … … ...

86-89

Section VI Post-Secondary Connections

Academy of Health Professions………..

90

Auto Collision Repair Completer…... ……….…

91

Automotive Technology Completer……….

92

Business Administrative Services………

93-98

Culinary Arts Completer ……….…….

99-100

Engineering Technology Completer (PLTW)……….

101-102

Finance and Accounting……… 103-105

Graphic Communications Completer…... 106

Interactive Media Production………

107

IT and Networking Academy Completer………

108-113

Law Enforcement/Public Safety Occupations Completer……… 114

Section VII General Scheduling Information

ACPS High School Scheduling Timeline… … … ...

115

ACPS Transition Activities … … … ..

116

Section VII Planning

Four-year High School Plan ……….…..…….…

117

Four Year High School Plan-Career Center … … … … …… ……. 118

Four Year High School Plan-College Bound … … … …...

119

Center for Career and Technical Education (CCTE)…...….…...

120

Allegany College of Maryland (ACM).……….………..…….

121

Frostburg State University (FSU) .……….…….

122

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Section I

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Additional Requirements

In addition to the specified core credit requirements for a Maryland High School Diploma:

• Students must complete 75 hours of Student Service Learning credit

• Students must satisfactorily complete four years of approved study beyond grade eight

• Beginning with the class entering 9th grade in 2008-09 school year, the minimum

require-ment for graduation is 22 credits.

• High School Assessment-Students entering 9th grade in 2013-2014 must take and pass the

Algebra/Data Analysis, Biology, English 2 and Government HSAs or obtain the composite

score of 1602.

• Students earning Algebra I credit in grade 8 are required to take a minimum of 3 additional

math credits in grades 9-12 including Geometry

• Students earning World Language credit in grade 8 are required to take a minimum of 2

additional World Language classes while in grades 9-12

• Environmental Literacy Standards and experiences are infused throughout the PreK-12

cur-riculum.

The Maryland High School Diploma is

awarded in recognition of the fulfillment of the

minimum enrollment, competency

prerequi-site, credit, and student service

requiments. Students who meet the following

re-quirements shall be awarded a Maryland

High School Diploma.

Specified Core Credit Requirements

Credits

Subject Area

4

English

3

Mathematics

one with algebraic concepts

one with geometric concepts

3

Science

one in Biology

two with laboratory experiences

3

Social Studies

Local, State, Federal Government

World Cultures U.S. History

1

Physical Education

1

Fine Arts

1

Technology Education

.5

Health Education

.5

Personal Financial Literacy

Choose one of the following:

2

World Language

(in sequence preferred)

2

Advanced Technology

4-6

State approved Career/

Technology Completer

________ Program

19-23

Total Core Credits

3

Electives

22-26

Minimum Total

Credits

Required

ACPS Certificates

In addition to earning the Maryland High

School Diploma, students who earn at least

12 credits in honors courses as indicated in

the course descriptions, Section IV during

their high school program and meet the

follow-ing GPA requirements shall be eligible for a:

Honors Certificate

Cumulative Weighted Grade Point

Aver-age—3.5 GPA

Students shall obtain at least a 3.5 total cumulative weighted grade point average on a 4.0 scale for the high school years.

Auditing a Course

A student is enrolled in a course identified in

the Program of Study, but is not to be

as-signed a grade. It will be noted on their

tran-script that the course was audited, no grade

will be provided, no credit will be earned and

the GPA will not be affected in any way. This

applies to eighth period classes offered before

or after regular school hours, teachers’ aides,

and office aides.

MARYLAND HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA

GRADUA

TION REQUIREMENTS

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Maryland High School

Assessments (HSA)

The High School Assessment (HSA) tests

are end of course tests in the core subject

areas of Algebra/Data Analysis, Biology,

English 2 and Government. Students take

each test whenever they complete the

course. For example, some students may

take Algebra/Data Analysis in eighth grade

while others may not take the course until

ninth grade or later. The first administration

of the Government HSA, as a graduation

requirement for incoming 9

th

graders in the

2013-2014 school year, will be the May 2014

administration.

All tests contain selected response (SR)

items and the Algebra/Data Analysis test

contains student produced response items.

The Government HSA will also include

Con-structed Response (CR) items. These

ques-tions are based on the content outlined in

Maryland’s Core Learning Goals. More

infor-mation on the Core Learning Goals and

sam-ple test questions are available at

http://hsaexam.org/.

Students have three ways to meet the High

School Assessment requirement:

1. Pass all HSA Tests

Content

Area

Passing

Score

Algebra/Data

Analysis

412

Biology

400

English

2

396

Government

394

Only students entering 9th grade

dur-ing the 2013-2014 school must take and pass

the Government HSA. Students entering 9th

grade prior to 2013-2014 are not responsible to

pass the Government HSA.

2. Obtain a combined score

This option allows students who may

not pass one test and do exceptionally well on

another test, to meet the High School

Assess-ment requireAssess-ment.

3.

Complete the Bridge Plan for

Academic

Validation

(Seniors only)

For seniors who have not achieved the

passing score or the combined score , the

Bridge Plan for Academic Validation is

avail-able for upcoming seniors in Allegany County

Public Schools.

For more information, visit: http://mdk12.org/

share/pdf/bridge_intro.pdf

For questions about students receiving Special

Education services, please call 301-759-2084.

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GRADUA

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Coursework Options for High School Content

MARYLAND HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA

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GRADUA

TION REQUIREMENTS

Weights for GPA Calculation by Course Title

Grade Academic Honors,

Dual

Enrollment &

Early College

Advanced

Placement

A 4

4.5

5

B 3

3.5

4

C 2

2.5

3

D 1

1

1

Allegany County Public Schools Offers Four Levels of Courses

Academic

4.0 GPA scale

includes Essential Learner Outcomes or core

content identified in the Maryland Core

Learn-ing Goals.

Honors

4.5 GPA scale

includes content in the Maryland Core

Learn-ing Goals that includes an increase

d

empha-sis on the syntheempha-sis of content knowledge

demonstrated by an integration of reading and

writing processes.

Dual Enrollment or

Early College on-site

4.5 GPA scale

includes syllabi content that represents the

highest common standards between ACPS

and the cooperating college. Successful

com-pletion (a grade of C or better) awards a

stu-dent ACPS credit and local college credit

hours. A grade of D may not be transferable

to other institutions.

Advanced Placement

5.0 GPA scale

includes content in the Advanced Placement

Course Outline approved by the College

Board. College credit is awarded based on

the AP test score and the standards set by

the receiving college/university. A student

must take the Advanced Placement

examina-tion to receive the 5.0 weight; a student who

does not take the Advanced Placement

ex-amination will receive the 4.5 weighted GPA.

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Core Courses

NCAA Division I requires 16 core courses. NCAA Division II currently requires 14 core

courses. Division II will require 16 core courses for students enrolling on or after August 1, 2013.

See the charts below.

NCAA Division I will require 10 core courses to be completed prior to the seventh semester

(seven of the 10 must be a combination of English, math or natural or physical science that meet the distribution requirements below). These 10 courses become “locked in’ at the seventh semester and cannot be retaken for grade improvement.

Test Scores

Division I uses a sliding scale to match test score and core grade-point average (GPA). The sliding

scale for those requirements is shown on the next page.

Division II requires a minimum SAT score requirement of 820 or an ACT sum score of 68.

The SAT score used for NCAA purposes includes only the critical reading and math sections. The writing section of the SAT is not used.

The ACT score used for NCAA purposes is a sum of the four sections: English, mathematics, read-ing and science.

When you register for the SAT or ACT, use the NCAA Eligibility Center code of 9999 to

en-sure all SAT and ACT scores are reported directly to the NCAA Eligibility Center from the testing agency. Test scores that appear on transcripts will not be used.

Grade-Point Average

Be sure to look at your high school’s List of NCAA Courses on the Eligibility Center's website

(www.eligibilitycenter.org). Only courses that appear on your school’s List of NCAA Courses will be used in the calculation of the core GPA. Use the list as a guide.

Division I students enrolling full time before August 1, 2016, should use Sliding Scale A to

deter-mine eligibility to receive athletics aid, practice and competition during the first year.

Division I GPA required to receive athletics aid and practice on or after August 1, 2016, is 2,000

(corresponding test-score requirements are listed on Sliding Scale B on Page No. 2 of this sheet).

Division I GPA required to be eligible for competition on or after August 1, 2016, is 2,300

(corresponding test score requirements are listed on Sliding Scale B on Page No.2 of this sheet.

The Division II core GPA requirement is a minimum of 2.000.

Remember, the NCAA GPA is calculated using NCAA core courses only.

NCAA Divisions I and II Initial-Eligibility Requirements

NCAA

Divisions I and II Initial-Eligibility Requirements

DIVISION I

16 Core-Course Rule

4 years of English. 3 years of mathematics (Algebra 1 or higher). 2 years of natural/physical science (1 year of lab if offered by high school).

1 year of additional English, mathematics or natural/ physical science. 2 years of social science. 4 years of additional courses (from any area above, foreign language or comparative religion/philosophy).

DIVISION II

14 Core-Course Rule

3 years of English. 2 years of mathematics (Algebra I or higher). 2 years of natural/physical science (1 year of lab if offered by high school). 2 years of additional English, mathematics or natural/ physical science. 2 years of social science. 3 years of additional courses (from an area above, foreign language or comparative religion/philosophy).

DIVISION II

16 Core-Course Rule

(2013 and After)

3 years of English. 2 years of mathematics (Algebra I or higher). 2 years of natural/physical science (1 year of lab if offered by high school). 3 years of additional English,

mathematics or natural/ physical science. 2 years of social science. 4 years of additional courses (from any area above, foreign language or comparative religion/ philosophy).

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NCAA Freshman Eligibility Standards

NCAA

Divisions I and II Initial-Eligibility Requirements

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Sliding Scale A

Use for Division I prior to August 1, 2016 NCAA DIVISION I SLIDING SCALE

Sliding Scale B

Use for Division I beginning August 1, 2016 NCAA DIVISION I SLIDING SCALE Core GPA SAT

Verbal & Math Only ACT

3.550 & above 400 37 3.525 410 38 3.500 420 39 3.475 430 40 3.450 440 41 3.425 450 41 3.400 460 42 3.375 470 42 3.350 480 43 3.325 490 44 3.300 500 44 3.275 510 45 3.250 520 46 3.225 530 46 3.200 540 47 3.175 550 47 3.150 560 48 3.125 570 49 3.100 580 49 3.075 590 50 3.050 600 50 3.025 610 51 3.000 620 52 2.975 630 52 2.950 640 53 2.925 650 53 2.900 660 54 2.875 670 55 2.850 680 56 2.825 690 56 2.800 700 57 2.775 710 58 2.750 720 59 2.725 730 59 2.700 730 60 2.675 740-750 61 2.650 760 62 2.625 770 63 2.600 780 64 2.575 790 65 2.550 800 66 2.525 810 67 2.500 820 68 2.475 830 69 2.450 840-850 70 2.425 860 70 2.400 860 71 2.375 870 72 2.350 880 73 2.325 890 74 2.300 900 75 2.275 910 76 2.250 920 77 2.225 930 78 2.200 940 79 2.175 950 80 2.150 960 80 2.125 960 81 2.100 970 82 2.075 980 83 2.050 990 84 2.025 1000 85 2.000 1010 86 GPA For Aid and

Practice GPA for Competitions SAT 3.550 4.000 400 3.525 3.975 410 3.500 3.950 420 3.475 3.925 430 3.450 3.900 440 3.425 3.875 450 3.400 3.850 460 3.375 3.825 470 3.350 3.800 480 3.325 3.775 490 3.300 3.750 500 3.275 3.725 510 3.250 3.700 520 3.225 3.675 530 3.200 3.650 540 3.175 3.625 550 3.150 3.600 560 3.125 3.575 570 3.100 3.550 580 3.075 3.525 590 3.050 3.500 600 3.025 3.475 610 3.000 3.450 620 2.975 3.425 630 2.950 3.400 640 2.925 3.375 650 2.900 3.350 660 2.875 3.325 670 2.850 3.300 680 2.825 3.275 690 2.800 3.250 700 2.775 3.225 710 2.750 3.200 720 2.725 3.175 730 2.700 3.150 740 2.675 3.125 750 2.650 3.100 760 2.625 3.075 770 2.600 3.050 780 2.575 3.025 790 2.550 3.000 800 2.525 2.975 810 2.500 2.950 820 2.475 2.925 830 2.450 2.900 840 2.425 2.875 850 2.400 2.850 860 2.375 2.825 870 2.350 2.800 880 2.325 2.775 890 2.300 2.750 900 2.275 2.725 910 2.250 2.700 920 2.225 2.675 930 2.200 2.625 940 2.175 2.600 950 2.150 2.575 960 2.125 2.550 970 2.100 2.525 980 2.075 2.500 990 2.050 2.475 1000 2.025 2.450 1010 2.000 2.400 1020 2.400 1040 2.375 1050 2.350 1060 2.325 1070 2.300 1080 2.425 1030 ACT Sum 37 38 39 40 41 41 42 42 43 44 44 45 46 46 47 47 48 49 49 50 50 51 52 52 53 53 54 55 56 56 57 58 59 59 60 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70 70 71 72 73 74 75 76 77 78 79 80 81 82 83 84 85 86 86 87 88 89 90 91 93

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HIGH SCHOOL CERTIFICATE

COMAR 13A.03.02.09E

There shall be a State certificate for completion of a special education program named the

Maryland High School Certificate of Program Completion.

1. This certificate shall be awarded only to students with disabilities who cannot meet the

requirements for a diploma but who meet the following standards:

A. The student is enrolled in an education program for at least four (4) years beyond

grade eight or its age equivalent, and is determined by an Individual Education

Plan (IEP) Committee, with the agreement of the parents of the student with dis

abilities, to have developed appropriate skills for the individual to enter the world

of work, act responsibly as a citizen, and enjoy a fulfilling life, with the world of

work including, but not limited to:

(i) Gainful employment;

(ii) Work activity centers;

(iii) Sheltered workshops; and

(iv) Supported employment; or

B. The student has been enrolled in an educational program for four (4) years beyond

grade eight or its age equivalent and has reached age 21 by the end of the stu

dent’s current school year.

ADDITIONAL STANDARDS

• Instruction in computer use shall be included in the curriculum or each appropriate subject

area.

• Students shall receive appropriate instruction in study skills and such thinking skills as

gathering, analyzing, synthesizing, and evaluating information.

• Program offerings shall be open to enrollment for all students in:

Community

Service

Technology

Education

Family & Consumer Science

Health

Computer Studies

Career & Technology Education

• Opportunities for students to participate in structured learning experiences in the

commu-nity as part of the regular high school program.

OTHER PROVISIONS FOR EARNING CREDIT

Options for earning credits may be offered by the local school system. These options

should be explored at the local school level and may include such alternatives as original

credit summer school for health and physical education and approved MVLO courses that are

not part of the regular ACPS course offerings. Online courses must be approved by the

su-perintendent prior to enrollment. Costs associated with online courses are the responsibility of

the parent/guardian. The high school counselor can provide assistance for the above

alterna-tives.

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STUDENT SERVICE

LEARNING

048 Student Service Learning

0

Credit

Student Service Learning is a graduation

requirement for all Maryland public school

students. Service-learning is infused into the

6

th

, 7

th

, 8

th

and 9

th

grade subject areas.

Stu-dents will have the opportunity to receive

hours in Creative Arts, English, Math,

Sci-ence and/or Social Studies. The 75 hours of

service-learning required for high school

graduation will be counted when students

successfully complete 9

th

grade. Students

will receive hours in the following ways: 6

th

grade – 30 hours, 7

th

grade- 15 hours, 8

th

grade – 15 hours, 9

th

grade – 15 hours. The

credit will be a Pass (P) grade only and will

not be averaged with the GPA.

051 Elective Service Learning

1

Credit

Active Service Learning is a program

avail-able to all students in grades 6-12. Students

wishing to work toward this elective credit

must complete a total of 132 hours beyond

the initial 75 required service-learning hours.

To earn a Service-Learning Elective Credit,

students must complete at least one

commu-nity based individual project in addition to

curriculum based projects. To receive the

additional credit, students must: 1) participate

in or organize approved independent projects

or activities which meet school or community

needs, 2) receive approval for the project or

activity, and 3) complete and return the

verifi-cation/reflection form to the service learning

coordinator at that grade level or at the high

school level. Students may earn only one

Active Service Learning credit. The credit

will be a Pass (P) grade only and will not be

averaged with the GPA. Students will receive

the elective service learning credit once 132

hours have been completed and recorded in

the Service Learning Tracker.

COMPLETER PROGRAM

INTERNSHIPS

060 Job Shadowing

0 Credit

Job Shadowing is a work-based learning

opportunity designed to provide hands-on

work experience for students for career

de-velopment exploration.

061 Internship I

1/2 Credit

Internship I is a 90-hour work-based

learn-ing opportunity designed to provide a hands

-on work experience related to the student’s

occupational completer program. In an

In-ternship I assignment, the student is

matched with an experienced employee

and/or assistant in a paid or unpaid

experi-ence. To qualify for Internship I, the student

must: 1) have completed two of the three

classes in a completer program sequence

and be enrolled in the third required course,

2) have an instructor rating of three or better

in required competencies and work habits,

3) have a recommendation from an

instruc-tor in the completer program sequence, 4)

have the approval of a parent or guardian to

participate in a work experience, and 5)

carry health and accident insurance.

062 Internship II 1/2 Credit

Internship II is the second level of

work-based learning. The 90-hour hands-on work

experience is with an experienced employee

and/or assistant in a paid or unpaid

experi-ence related to the student’s occupational

completer program. Qualifications are the

same as Internship I (see above).

063 Non-credit

Internship 0 Credit

Non-credit Internship is a work-based

learn-ing opportunity designed to provide a work

related experience for the student as part of

an occupational completer program. The

credit will be a Pass (P) grade only and will

not be averaged with the GPA. Non-credit

Internship is related to the student’s

occupa-tional completer program and requires the

approval of the occupational completer

teacher. This course is separate from the

credit internships required for some

occupa-tional completer programs.

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Student Placement in Cour

ses for 2013-14 (page 1)

*ALL STUDENTS MUST EARN THREE (3) MATH CREDITS IN GRADES 9-12.

Grade 8 C o u rse Course Gra d e MS A Sc ore H S A Al g ./ D A S c o re 9th Grade Co urse Math 308 Pass 435 – 650 N/A Algebra I (34 1) Pass 400 - 434 N/A HSA Algebra I (3 40) Pass 240 - 399 N/A Pre-Algebra (301 ) Fai l 400 - 650 NA HSA Algebra I (3 40) Fai l 240 - 399 N/A Pre-Algebra (301 ) Algebra I (34 1) Pass 444 - 650 450 - 650 Honors Geomet ry (37 2) Pass 407- 443 412 - 449 Geomet ry (362 ) Pass 407 - 443 390- 411 Geomet ry (362 )

and HSA Recove

ry — R etake HSA Pass 407- 443 240 - 389 Geomet ry (362 )

and HSA Algebr

a Prep (3 09)* - R etake HSA Fai l N/A 412 - 449 HSA Algebra I (3 40) Fai l N/A 240 - 411 HSA Algebra I (3 40) - R etake HS A

Grade 9 C o u rse Course Gra d e MS A Sc ore H S A Al g ./ D A S c o re 10 th Grad e Co u rse Algebra I (34 1) Pass N/A 450 - 650 Honors Geomet ry (37 2) Pass N/A 412 - 449 Geomet ry (362 ) Pass N/A 390 - 411 Geomet ry (362 )

and HSA Recove

ry — R etake HSA Pass N/A 240 - 389 Geomet ry (362 )

and HSA Algebr

a Prep (3 09)* - R etake HSA Fai l N/A 412 - 650 HSA Algebra I (3 40) Fai l N/A 240 - 411 HSA Algebra I (3 40) —R etake HS A HSA Algebra I (3 40) Pass N/A 450 – 650 Honors Geomet ry (37 2) Pass N/A 412 – 449 Geomet ry (362 ) Pass N/A 390– 411 Geomet ry (362 )

and HSA Recove

ry — R etake HSA Pass N/A 240 – 389 Geomet ry (362 )

and HSA Algebr

a Prep (3 09)* - R etake HSA Fail N/A 412 - 650 HSA Algebra I (3 40) Fail N/A 240 - 411 HSA Algebra I (3 40) —R etake HS A

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Student Placement in Cour

ses for 2013-14 (page 2)

*ALL STUDENTS MUST EARN THREE (3) MATH CREDITS IN GRADES 9-12.

**ALL HSA Prep Classes will be zero credit courses (Algebra 309, Biology 436, and English 125 ).

Course Course Gra d e MS A Sc ore HS A Biol og y S c ore 10th Grad e Co u rse Biology (430,4 32 ) Pass N/A 452-650 Honors Chemistr y (44 0) Pass N/A 400-451 Chemistr y ( 442) or Hono rs Chemi str y (4 40) Pass N/A 378-399 Chemistr y ( 442)

and HSA Recove

ry Pass N/A 240-377 Chemistr y ( 442)

& HSA Biology

P rep (43 6)** Fai l N/A 400-650 Repeat Biolog y ( 432) Fai l N/A 240-399 Repeat Biolog y ( 432) - Retake H S A Pass N/A 240-378 World Cultures ( 222) & HSA Govt . Prep (20 2)** Course Course Gra d e MS A Sc ore HS A E ngli sh Sc ore English 2 (132, 1 42,) Pass N/A 429-650

AP English Lit (145) or AP English Language

(133 ) Pass N/A 396-428 English 3 (143) o r AP E nglish Lang. (133) or AP E nglish Lit (145) Pass N/A 374-395 English 3 (143) a nd HSA Recover y Pass N/A 240-373 English 3 (143) a nd HSA Prep (12 5) Fail N/A 396-650 Repeat English 2 (142) Fail N/A 240-395 Repeat English 2 (142) - Retake HSA

Course Course Gra d e MS A Sc ore HS A E ngli sh Sc ore Pass N/A 379-393 World Cultures ( 222) and HSA R ecover y Pass N/A 394-449 World Cultures ( 222) Gov ernme nt (20 1, 201M) Pass N/A 450-650 Honors World Cu ltures (242) Fai l N/A 394-650 Repeat Governm ent (201 ) Fai l N/A 240-393 Repeat Governm ent (201 ) - R etake HSA

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I

Section II

University

Completer

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(23)

UNIVERSITY

COMPLETER

1. High School Diploma

or its equivalent

2. Grade Point Average

A high school grade point average of C

or better is required to admission of

full-time and part-full-time entering freshmen

who have graduated from high school

within three years of intended

enroll-ment.

3. Test Score

A score on a nationally standardized

admission examination such as the

SAT or the ACT is required of all

appli-cants who have graduated from high

school within three years of intended

enrollment.

4. Minimum Core Content

Proficiency

To indicate their readiness for

college-level work, high school seniors or

graduates must demonstrate

achieve-ment of the appropriate level of

compe-tencies and core content associated

with the array of courses that follows:

Subject

Credits

English

4

Social Science/History

3

Science

3

Mathematics

4

World Language

2

(or 2 Advanced Techs)

Academic Electives

6

_____

TOTAL

22

Twenty-two (22) credits are required

beginning with the class entering the

9th grade in the 2008-09 school year.

5. Other Criteria

Each institution shall publish other

cri-teria for admission that may include (a)

strength of the high school curriculum,

(b) trends in performance, (c)

citizen-ship and leadercitizen-ship, (d) special talents,

and (e) personal circumstances.

UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND SYSTEM

COMPLETER

Regular freshman admission to a four-year college in the University of Maryland System

is determined on the following criteria. Each institution shall publish its own decision

criteria which may be more rigorous than the system-wide minima stated below.

A University of Maryland System Completer must complete the following course work:

• Four years of English

• Four years of mathematics, must include Algebra I, Geometry, and Algebra II. Students

who complete Algebra II prior to their final year must complete the four-year mathematics

requirement by taking a course or courses that utilize non-trivial algebra.

• Three years of history or social science

• Three years of science in at least two different areas, with at least two lab experiences

• Two years of a world language or 2 Advanced Technology electives in some instances.

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Section III

Occupational

Completer

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(27)

Occupational Completer Programs

By

Career Clusters

Arts, Media and Communication

Graphic Communications (CCTE)

Interactive Media Production (CCTE)

Business, Management and Finance

Business Administrative Services (CCTE)

Finance and Accounting (Comprehensive Schools)

Consumer Services, Hospitality and Tourism

Culinary Arts (CCTE)

Careers in Cosmetology (CCTE)

Construction and Development

Carpentry (CCTE)

Electrical Construction and Maintenance (CCTE)

Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) (CCTE)

Masonry and Equipment Operation (CCTE)

Welding and Metal Technology (CCTE)

Environmental, Agriculture and Natural Resources

Curriculum for Agricultural Science Education (CCTE)

Health and Biosciences

Academy of Health Professions (CCTE)

Human Resource Services

Child Care/Guidance (Comprehensive Schools)

Law Enforcement/Public Safety (CCTE)

Information Technology

IT and Networking Academy (CCTE)

Manufacturing, Engineering, and Technology

Engineering Technology—Project Lead the Way (PLTW) (CCTE)

Industrial Manufacturing (CCTE)

Transportation Technologies

Auto Collision Repair (CCTE)

Automotive Technology (CCTE)

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A

cademy of Health Professions (11-12) is a CTE completer program which

emphasizes entry-level skills in various health occupations. During the level

one course, basic nursing skills are emphasized which prepare students to

complete the nursing assistant certification examination. The second level honors

course focuses on advanced/clinical health care skills and disease processes. On

-the-job training includes affiliation with local health care sites such as hospitals,

long term care facilities, office settings, and specialty centers.

ACADEMY

OF HEAL

TH PROFESSIONS

Allegany College of Maryland articulation agreement awards credit in the following majors:

Medical

Assistant

Office Tech 110 (3 credits) Total: 3

Office Tech:

Medical Office

Systems

Office Tech 110 (3 credits) Total: 3

Radiologic

Technology

Office Tech 110 (3 credits) Total: 3

Therapeutic

Massage

Office Tech 110 (3 credits) Total: 3

Students who are Academy of Health Professions Completers may earn

guaranteed admission under articulated conditions to the following ACM

pro-grams: Medical Assistant, Medical Laboratory, Technology, Nursing (RN/

LPN), Occupational Therapy Assistant, Physical Therapy Assistant,

Radiol-ogy TechnolRadiol-ogy and Respiratory Therapy.

To be a Academy of Health Professional Completer, a student would take the following courses in high

school. Course descriptions are alphabetical in Section IV.

Academy of Health Professions Level I

Foundations

of

Medicine

&

Health

Science 1

credit

Structure & Functions of the Human Body

1 credit

Medical

Terminology

1

credit

Academy

of

Health

Professions

Level

II

Medical

Specialty 1

credit

Clinical

Internship

1

credit

(29)

C

urriculum for Agricultural Science Education (CASE) (11-12) is

a CTE completer program within the Environmental, Agricultural,

and Natural Resource Career Cluster. Students are prepared to be

successful in numerous careers in the agricultural sciences as well as

preparing them to further their education at the post-secondary level. This

inquiry-based program incorporates classroom learning, FFA leadership

and career development, as well as outside of the classroom

experi-ences.

To be a CASE Completer, a student would take the following courses

in high school. Course descriptions are alphabetical in Section IV

CASE Level I

Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources

1 credit

Principles

of

Agricultural Science-Animal

1 credit

Principles

of

Agricultural Science-Plant

1 credit

CASE Level II

Honors Animal & Plant Biotechnology

1 credit

Honors Food Science & Safety

1 credit

Honors Agriculture Business, Research

And

Development

1

credit

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AGRICUL

TURAL

SCIENCE EDUCA

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A

uto Collision Repair (11-12) is a

CTE completer program and

NATEF (National Automotive Technicians Education Foundation)

certified program which gives students practical experience in

re-pairing damaged automobiles. Included in the course is instruction in

sur-face preparation for painting and refinishing vehicles, and evaluating

vehi-cle repair with cost estimate. Students learn how to weld, braze, solder,

straighten metal, install panels, complete trim and glass work, spray

paint, straighten frames, and wire electrical systems. The second year of

the program qualifies for honors credit. Seniors who have successfully

completed all academic requirements except English 4 may earn a

certifi-cate in one year by attending CCTE under the senior option. Successful

students are eligible for college credits at the Community College of

Balti-more in Catonsville.

AUT

O COLLISION REP

A

IR

Community College of Baltimore

County (Catonsville) CCBC

Universal Technical Institute (UTI)

Auto Body/Collision & Repair

AUCR 101 Non-structural and

Re-pair (5 credits)

AUCR 103 Collision Painting &

Refinishing (5 credits)

Total: 10

Students have an opportunity to

re-ceive, at a minimum, $500 tuition

credit.

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Allegany College of Maryland

articulation agreement awards

credits in the following major.

Automotive Technology

Associate Degree

Automotive Technology 103

(4 credits)

Automotive Technology 105

(2 credits)

Automotive Technology 114

(2 credits)

Automotive Technology 215

(4 credits)

Total: 12

A

utomotive Technology (11-12) is a CTE completer program and a

NATEF (National Automotive Technicians Education Foundation)

and an AYES (Automotive Youth Education System) certified

pro-gram. The program provides students with instruction in the diagnosis,

repair and adjustment required for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE)

certification. Students will master the following component areas of the

automobile: engine repair, engine performance, suspension, brakes,

elec-trical/electronics and special emphasis on safety tools and equipment.

The second year of the program qualifies for honors credit. Seniors who

have successfully completed all academic requirements except English 4

may earn a certificate in one year by attending CCTE under the senior

option. Successful students are eligible for college credits at the

Commu-nity College of Baltimore in Catonsville and Allegany College of Maryland.

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AUT

O

MOTIVE

TECHNOLOGY

ACM ONE-YEAR CERTIFICATE PROGRAM:

Automotive technology certificate: Automotive Technology (2 credits)

Community College of Baltimore

County (Catonsville) CCBC

Universal Technical Institute

(UTI)

Students have an

opportu-nity to receive, at a

mini-mum, $500 tuition credit.

Penn Tech

Auto Technology

112-Brake Systems (3 credits)

113-Steering & Suspension (3 credits)

121-Fuel & Emission Control (2 credits)

126-Eng. Electrical System (4 credits)

109-Electrical Fundamentals (3 credits)

Total:

15

Auto Technology

Auto 126—Brake Systems (4 credits)

Auto 131—Electronic Systems (5 credits)

Auto 141—Engine Systems (5 credits)

Auto 171—Suspension Systems (4 credits)

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BUSINESS ADMINISTRA

TIVE

SER

V

ICES

B

usiness Administrative Services (11-12) is a sequence of courses

including opportunities for students to earn industry certification and

college credit toward advanced study. The program has close

part-nerships with the local business community where students complete

intern-ships during the Level II course of study.

Allegany College of Maryland articulation agreement awards credits in the following majors:

ACM ONE-YEAR CERTIFICATE PROGRAMS:

Office Systems Support:Comp Tech 101 (3 credits) ; Applications User Specialist: Comp Tech 101 (3 cred-its); Computer Service Technician: Comp Tech 101 (3 credcred-its); Programming: Comp Tech 101 (3 credcred-its); Technical Support: Comp Tech 101 (3 credits); and Medical Coding: Computer Tech 101 (3 credits)

Computer Tech: Program-ming Option Computer Tech. 101 (3 credits)

Total: 3

Computer Tech: Network Option Computer Tech. 101 (3 credits)

Total: 3

Office Tech: Med. Office Sys. Option Computer Tech. 101 (3 credits)

Total: 3

Computer Tech: Technical Support Option Computer Tech. 101 (3 credits)

Total: 3

Office Tech: Adm. Asst. Option Computer Tech. 101 (3 credits)

Total: 3

Computer Tech: Web Dev Option Computer Tech. 101 (3 credits)

Total: 3

Office Tech: Legal Option (Paralegal) Computer Tech. 101 (3 credits)

Total: 3

ACM ONE-SEMESTER CERTIFICATE PROGRAM: Business Office Support Specialist: Computer Technology 101 (3 credits)

To be an Business Administrative Services Occupational

Completer, a student would take the following courses at the

Center for Career and Technical Education during grades 11

and 12. Course descriptions are alphabetical in Section IV.

1. Business Administrative Services

2. Administrative Procedures for Medical Assisting

3. Honors Business Administrative Services

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C

arpentry (11-12) is a CTE completer program which provides

stu-dents with classroom, shop and on-the-job experience working with

tools and materials. Instructional units include layout, fabrication,

assembly, installation, and the repair of structural units. Students learn

blueprint reading, layout techniques, construction techniques, use of

build-ing materials, hand and power tool safety, and trim/finish work. Advanced

students are encouraged to develop independent skills in form

construc-tion and work with commercial specificaconstruc-tions. Students are taken to a job

site where they receive the ultimate "hands-on" experience as they

con-struct an entire house. The second year of the program qualifies for

hon-ors credit. Senihon-ors who have successfully completed all academic

re-quirements except English 4 may earn a certificate in one year by

attend-ing CCTE under the senior option. Successful students are guaranteed an

interview with Local #1024 United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners

of America. If successful, credit towards an apprenticeship program is

given.

C

A

R

P

E

N

T

R

Y

Opportunity to earn first-year apprenticeship

credit in the United Brotherhood of Carpenters

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C

C

C

hild Care/Guidance (9-12) is an approved CTE occupational

com-pleter program available at selected comprehensive high schools.

Students engage in understanding concepts of written and oral

com-munications needed to succeed in the business world. In addition, special

emphasis is placed on acquiring basic skills to be an effective parent.

Top-ics such as: principles of human growth and development, nutrition, weight

control, understanding the family structure, and strengthening the family

unit are among the subjects and units addressed in the program.

CHILD CARE / GUIDANCE

To be a Child Care Guidance Completer, a student would take

the following four courses in high school. Course descriptions

are alphabetical in Section IV.

1. Learning About Children I and II

2. Early Childhood Development

3. Child Care/Guidance

4. Internship I and II

Students who successfully complete the 90 Clock-Hour

Pre-Service, Preschool Course (PSO-30022) as part of the Child

Care Guidance program will have met the Day Care Center

Sen-ior Staff educational requirement.

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C

A

R

E

E

R

S

IN

C

O

S

M

E

T

O

L

O

G

Y

C

osmetology (11-12) is an approved CTE occupational completer

program at the Center for Career and Technical Education

(CCTE) in which students receive 1500 hours of instruction in

preparation for the State Cosmetology examination. In addition to the

four semesters offered during the school year, students must earn

addi-tional instrucaddi-tional hours to receive credit for the program. Instruction

includes skill training essential for job proficiency as a cosmetologist,

in-cluding a special cosmetology class in science and mathematics in

addi-tion to other academic subjects. The study of chemistry related to hair

structure is emphasized throughout the program. Students must take the

State Board Examination prior to high school graduation to earn the

completer certificate.

To be a Cosmetology occupational completer, a student would

take the following courses at the Center for Career and

Techni-cal Education during grades 11 and 12. Course descriptions are

alphabetical in Section IV.

Cosmetology Level I (Junior)

Cosmetology

I

(906)

Cosmetology

Science

(444)

Cosmetology

Hours

I

(950E)

Cosmetology Level II (Senior)

Cosmetology

II

(907)

Cosmetology Science II (445)

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C

ulinary Arts (11-12) is a CTE completer program designed to prepare

students for successful careers in the food and beverage industry.

Stu-dents will progress through a program that includes hands-on education

in food production, while developing professionalism and proficiency in

cook-ing, bakcook-ing, cost control, nutrition, sanitation and food marketing. Students will

gain practical experience in a school-based enterprise and/or work-based

learning in the culinary industry. The program will also include a hospitality/

tourism/lodging management component. Students who are Culinary Arts

Completers at the Center for Career and Technical Education are eligible to

earn articulated credit in the Culinary Arts and Hospitality Management

pro-gram at Allegany College of Maryland. Students are also eligible to earn

ar-ticulated credit at the Baltimore International College upon meeting all criteria.

CULINAR

Y

ARTS

To be a Culinary Arts Completer, a student would take the following courses

at the Center for Career and Technical Education in grades 11 and 12.

Course descriptions are alphabetical in Section IV.

Culinary Arts Level I (Junior)

Culinary Basics

1 credit

Professional Baking & Pastry

1 credit

Professional Cooking

1 credit

Culinary Arts Level II (Senior)

Honors Culinary Basics

1 credit

Honors Professional Baking & Pastry 1 credit

Honors Professional Cooking

1 credit

Allegany College of Maryland articulation

agreement awards

credits in the following majors:

Culinary Arts

Associate Degree

Hospitality

Management 110

(1 credit)

Total: 1

Hospitality

Management

Associate Degree

Hospitality

Management 110

(1 credit)

Total: 1

Dietary Manager

One-Year Certificate

Hospitality

Management 110

(1 credit)

Total: 1

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E

lectrical Construction and Maintenance (11-12) is a CTE

com-pleter program which prepares the student to install, operate,

main-tain, and repair electrically energized systems in residential,

com-mercial and industrial settings. Students learn methods of wiring, how to

read diagrams, schematics, and blue prints, electrical safety, electric motor

control wiring, and residential wiring. Students are taken to a job site where

they receive the ultimate "hands-on" experience as they construct an entire

house. Advanced students learn how to produce schematics and complete

a course in Industrial Motor Control. Each advanced student is required to

complete a project in motor control. An articulation agreement with Local

#307, International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers has been established

for second year students. If successful in the program, the participant is

eli-gible for an interview for apprenticeship. The second year of the program

qualifies for honors credit. Seniors who have successfully completed all

academic requirements except English 4 may earn a certificate in one year

by attending CCTE under the senior option.

Opportunity to earn first-year

apprenticeship credit

in the International Brotherhood of

Union electrical Workers (IBEW)

Local #307

ELECTRICAL

CONSTRUCTION

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E

ngineering Technology (PLTW) (11-12) is a sequence of courses

which when combined with traditional math and science courses

in-troduces students to the scope, rigor and discipline for engineering

and engineering technology. This CTE completer program will allow students,

while still in high school, to determine if engineering is a career they want to

pursue. The CCTE engineering technology graduates will be better prepared

for college engineering programs and more likely to succeed in college and/or

immediate employment. Successful students are eligible for college credits

at Fairmont State College and Pennsylvania College of Technology. Over

the two-year program at CCTE, Engineering Technology (PLTW) students will

complete at least 5 of the following courses:

To be an Engineering Technology Occupational Completer,

a student would take five of the following courses at the

Center for Career and Technical Education during grades 11

and 12. Course descriptions are alphabetical in Section IV.

1. Honors Engineering Design & Development

2. Honors Civil Engineering & Architecture (CEA)

3. Honors Introduction to Engineering Design

4. Honors Computer Integrated Manufacturing

5. Honors Principles of Engineering

6. Honors Digital Electronics

Mechanical

Engineering Technology

A.S & B.S.

DRFT 1100

(3 credits)

DRFT 2200 (3 credits)

Total: 6*

Fairmont State University articulation agreement awards credits in the following majors:

ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY

(PL

TW)

* TECH 1104 (3 credits) and Internship (1 credit) may be possible technology electives.

Technology Education

B.A.

TECH 1104

(3 credits)

DRFT 2200 (3 credits)

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F

inance and Accounting (11-12) is a CTE completer program

available at comprehensive high schools which provides students

with experience in financial management, business communication

skills, human resource management, problem solving, teamwork and

net-working skills. Students become competent net-working with business

transac-tions and financial reports. Successful students are eligible for college

credits at Allegany College of Maryland.

To be a Finance & Accounting completer a student would

take the following four courses in high school. Course

de-scriptions are alphabetical in Section IV.

1. Honors Principles of Business Management

2. Honors Financial Management Applications

3. Accounting

4. Honors Accounting

Office Technologies:

Administrative Assistant Option Legal (Paralegal) Option Medical Office Systems Option

Associate Degree

Office Tech 109

(3 credits)

Total: 3

Allegany College of Maryland articulation agreement awards credits in the following majors:

FINANCE AND ACCOUNTING

ACM ONE-YEAR CERTIFICATE PROGRAM

Office Systems Support: Office Tech 109 (3 credits)

ACM ONE-SEMESTER CERTIFICATE PROGRAM

Business Office Support Specialist: Office Tech 109 (3 credits)

Hospitality

Management

Associate Degree

Office Tech 109

(3 credits)

Total: 3

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