1. High School 101
Class of 2018

2. High School Assessments
Credit Requirements
Service Learning
High School Assessments
Career Preparation

3. Credit Requirements English 4 credits Health 1/2 credit Social Studies
Fine Arts
1 credit
Mathematics*
Technology Ed.
Science
Program Choice
2 - 4 credits
Lifetime Fitness
Electives
1 - 3 credits
* Mention the 4 credit math requirement for University of Maryland system.

4. Career & Technology Completer
Program Choices
Advanced Technology
Career & Technology Completer
World
Language or or
4 credits
2 credits
2 credits

5. Career Academy Programs
Art, Media & Communication
Business, Management & Finance
Construction and Development
Consumer Services, Hospitality & Tourism
Health & Biosciences
Human Resource Services
Information Technology
Manufacturing, Engineering & Technology
Transportation Technologies

6. High School Assessments
Students must pass HSA or PARCC Assessments .
Algebra I/Data Analysis
American Government
Biology
English 10

7. A Typical 9th Grade Schedule Health/ Lifetime Fitness
English 9
United States History
Mathematics
Science
Health/ Lifetime Fitness
World Language
Fine Arts/ Technology

8. Includes a 30 minute lunch
Start
End
Class Time
Period 1
7:25
8:15
50 minutes
Period 2
8:20
9:10
Period 3
9:15
10:05
Period 4A and 4B
10:10
12:25
Includes a 30 minute lunch
Period 5
1:15
Period 6
1:20
2:10

9. Weighted Grading Scale
Grade
Standard
Honors
GT/AP A
4.0
4.5
5.0 B
3.0
3.5 C
2.0
2.5 D
1.0 E

10. Gifted and Talented Program
Vincent James 10

11. Learning Objectives/Outcomes:
At the conclusion of this course it is expected that students will have demonstrated: 
* The ability to develop a research question which will guide their research.
* The knowledge of research sources and techniques
* How to write a research paper which includes a proper thesis, references, footnotes, citations.
* The ability to create “new knowledge” through experimentation and problem solving.
* How to create and present an effective presentation.

12. Course Outline:
First Quarter – Basic research techniques, defining topics
Second Quarter – Project proposal due
Third Quarter – Display boards due, abstracts and research papers due
Fourth Quarter – Final project due

13. Mr. James Contact Information

14. Samantha Armstead Abraham Wright, ITL
9th grade English
Samantha Armstead
Abraham Wright, ITL 14

15. English 9 Review English 9 Regular English 9 Seminar English 9 Honors
English 9 GT
Reading
In class
3-4 books
Independent 15 pages/night
4 books
Same as Engl 9, Double Period
Independent 20pg/night
6 books
Writing
Essays:
organization detail
purpose
Essays: organization detail
Analysis
analysis
support
Vocabulary
Level C Sadlier Oxford Vocab
Level D Sadlier Oxford Vocab
Level E Sadlier Oxford Vocab
2 periods/
2 grades/ 2 credits,
More depth
Independent Projects
Nightly journal

16. English 9 Review
English 9 Regular
English 9 Seminar
English 9 Honors
English 9 GT
BOOKS
Speak
Night
TKM (play version)
A Raisin in the Sun
Fahrenheit 451
To Kill a Mockingbird
Mid Summer’s Night Dream

17. Jennifer McBeth, ITL jennifer_mcbeth@hcpss.org
9th grade Mathematics
Jennifer McBeth, ITL 17

18. Course Offerings for Freshmen
Algebra 1
Algebra 1 (with Seminars)
Geometry GT
Algebra 2 GT 18

19. Some thoughts … Great success with middle school recommendations
Middle School elective credit for Algebra I
Great success with Algebra Seminars
Testing in all Algebra classes at beginning
Lunch bunch, after school help
H.S.A. at end of year for Algebra I 19

20. 9th grade U.S. History 1877-Today story: 1877 - Today
Lamont Goode, ITL 20

21. Overview… Three levels Engaging teaching strategies
Regular
Honors
G.T.
Engaging teaching strategies
Quarterly Assessments
Preparation for American Government

22. For more information… Mr. Lamont Goode – Lamont_Goode@hcpss.org
Instructional team leader
Mr. Thomas Browne –
Regular US History
Mr. Rodney Clifford -
Ms. Caroline McDermott –
GT & Regular US History
Mr. Richard Ewart –
Honors US History

23. Devorah Urszuy Janice Doherty, ITL
9th grade Science
Devorah Urszuy
Janice Doherty, ITL

24. Science Course Offerings
Earth Science
Earth Science GT
Introduction to Ecological Systems
Biology GT

25. Thoughts on Science
Biology GT, recommended completion or concurrently enrolled in Geometry GT
H.S.A. in Biology
Several A.P. options in Science as upper classman
IES – Intro to Eco Systems for students who can benefit from extra support for Biology
Earth Science for strong science students who do not need extra support for Biology concepts

26. OMHS
World
Languages
Jamie Bowman, ITL

27. Languages offered Spanish Chinese French Ms. Bowman Mrs. Florida
Ms. Bove
Mr. Tourtlotte
French
Mrs. Menegay
Mrs. Tourtlotte
Mrs. Macek

28. General Information
If a student starts taking French or Spanish in Middle School, they can reach the 5AP level their senior year.
If not, they can reach level 4 Honors in Spanish and French.
Students need at least 2 years of a language to fulfill the graduation requirement.
Level 3 Honors (or higher) of any language are Merit courses.

29. Why take a language?
Generally, students who take four years of language are our most well-rounded and accomplished students.
Studying a second language contributes positively to listening and communication skills, cognitive skills, and higher order thinking skills.
Students who study a second language perform better on the verbal portion of the SAT.

30. Why take a language? There are travel and study abroad opportunities.
Many universities look for an applicant with 4 years of language, some require it. It shows dedication to an academic program!
2 years fulfills the graduation requirement
It is a fun and engaging learning experience!

31. Why take a language?
World Language Honor Societies (Spanish and French)
Gives the opportunity to appreciate and learn about other cultures.

32. Heritage Learners Heritage language learners are students who:
Are raised in homes where a non-English language is spoken;
Speak or merely understand the heritage language;
Are to some degree bilingual in English and the heritage language.
Students who wish to study their heritage language in high school have the opportunity to take a placement test to determine in which level of the language they should be placed. This applies to the languages offered in the Catalog of Approved High School Courses.

33. Questions?
We will be in the cafeteria
after this presentation!

34. Health Education and Lifetime Fitness
Christina Hewitt, ITL

35. Health Education and Lifetime Fitness are ONE SEMESTER, ½ credit classes that are MSDE High School Graduation Requirements

36. *FIRST AID AND INJURY PREVENTION *TOBACCO, ALCOHOL AND OTHER DRUGS
Health Topics …
*SAFETY
*FIRST AID AND INJURY PREVENTION
*TOBACCO, ALCOHOL AND OTHER DRUGS
*MENTAL HEALTH

37. *DISEASE PREVENTION AND CONTROL *NUTRITION AND FITNESS
Health Topics …
*DISEASE PREVENTION AND CONTROL
*NUTRITION AND FITNESS
*FAMILY LIFE AND HUMAN SEXUALITY
(Exclusion is required)

38. Short and long term fitness goals Individual, dual and team activities
Lifetime Fitness …
Short and long term fitness goals
Individual, dual and team activities
Periodic Assessments

39. Fall Eligibility for Sports
Residency up to date
Physical Exam after April
All 9th graders eligible

40. Mr. Yarn, OMHS PLTW Project Lead the Way Engineering Fair
Teams of high school seniors from all 12 HCPSS high schools participated in the Project Lead the Way Pathway Engineering Fair on April 27. The first place winner, Jackie Galloway from Oakland Mills High School (pictured, right), won a $500 college scholarship from Northrop Grumman Electronic Systems for his Voice to Voice Mobile Application.
Mr. Yarn, OMHS PLTW

41. Project Lead the Way Engineering Academy

42. All College Credit GT level Courses
5 classes in 4 years
Introduction to Engineering Design
Principles of Engineering
Computer Integrated Manufacturing
Digital Electronics
Engineering Development & Design
All College Credit GT level Courses

44. Please plan to join us in the Cafeteria for the Electives Fair