1. Sherwood High School Welcome SHS Class of 2019

2. Tonight we will …  Discuss the four-year educational program at Sherwood High School  Prepare students and parents for the transition from middle school to high school  Highlight the freshmen registration process  Provide an opportunity to attend the Course Fair to learn about academic programs and meet some Sherwood staff

3. At Sherwood…  We focus on academics so students leave high school prepared to do whatever they want to do (open as many doors as possible)  We provide opportunities for self exploration beyond the curriculum through athletics, community activities and extracurricular programs

4. Our Goal … College and Career Readiness for Each 100% of our students will be ready for life after high school. We prepared students for the next phase of their lives in preparation for their chosen career We prepare students to be good citizens of the global society.

5. MCPS... 3 High School Milestones  Earn a score of at least 1650 (out of 2400) on the SAT or 24 (out of 36) on the ACT  Take an Advanced Placement (AP) class and earn a score of 3, or higher  Complete Algebra 2 with a grade of C, or higher, by the end of grade 11

6. Preparing for High School and Beyond  Choose the right academic program designed for you.  Make sure you take rigorous courses that stretch you as a learner (this is unique to the individual student)  Make sure you take an honors class and an AP class (if possible)  Take the SAT or the ACT or both and get a strong score  A cumulative GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale  Get involved in the life of your high school

7.  22 Credits (minimum)  Student Service Learning Hours (75 hours)  PARCC and HSA Individual Graduation Requirements

8. Course Requirements FOR GRADUATION (minimum 22 credits): English (4 credits) Math (4 credits) Science (3 credits) Social Studies (3 credits) Physical Education (1 credit) Health (.5 credit) Fine Arts(1 credit) Tech Ed (1 credit) Program Completer: Option 1: World Language (2 credits) Option 2: Career and Technology Program WHAT MOST COLLEGES WANT TO SEE: English (4 credits) Math (4 credits) Science (3-4 credits) Social Studies (3-4 credits) World Language (3-4 credits) Honors and Advanced Placement courses Elective courses that enhance educational program

9. Freshman Year 7 Credits: English (1) Math (1) Social Studies (1) Science (1) Other classes (3) (World Language, Physical Education, Art/Music, Technology Education, or other electives)

10.  Classroom performance: continue to get good grades in your classes  Attitude towards achievement = Get good grades; high school courses become permanent on your transcript  Responsibility: Handing in homework, making up assignments, reteach/reassess opportunities, no unexcused absences or tardies, manage time wisely  Make good choices about your classes for next year  Get involved in school activities: athletics, clubs, organizations, attending events, … Preparing for High School

11. Fall: Football ( V & JV ) Cross Country Golf Boys Soccer Handball (c) Spring: Baseball ( V & JV ) Boys Lacrosse Boys Volleyball Gymnastics Softball (c & V & JV ) Winter: Bocce Ball (c) Boys Basketball Girls Basketball Indoor Track Swimming and Diving Wrestling Year Long: Cheerleading Pom Pons Athletics Girls Volleyball Girls Tennis Girls Soccer Field Hockey Track Girls Lacrosse Coed Volleyball Boys Tennis

12. Academic Debate Forensics Honor Societies: National, Art, English, French, History, Spanish, Mu Alpha Theta, Quill & Scroll, Tri-M Music It’s Academic Mock Trial Science Club Service Ambassadors Amnesty International Best Buddies Green Team Interact Peer Mediators Project Change Key Club SADD Student Government (SGA, Freshman Class Sophomore Class, Junior Class, Senior Class) Activities

13. Clubs Anime Amazing Race Asian Pacific Club Badminton Black Student Union Bluebirds Book Club Break Dancing Brony Club C.A.S.T./Drama/Stage Crew Chemistry Club Creative Writing DESI (Indian Culture) Dinner Theatre Doctors of Tomorrow Engineers Without Borders Fashion Show F.B.L.A. F.C.A. More Activities F.E.A. Free Fall Gardening Club Ice Hockey Club International Club Islamic Student Union Italian Club Jewish Student Union Knitting for Humanity Mathletes Model U.N. Muslim Student Alliance Rugby Club Shakespeare Club Ski Club Stage Crew Stand Proud Step Team Table Top Club Technology Club Video TV Club Warrior Improvisation Young Democrats Young Republicans

14. Registration Process  February 5: Registration Meeting and Course Fair  During the month of February:  Counselors will visit the middle schools to discuss course registration and programs at Sherwood High School  Rosa Parks Middle School on February 5  Farquhar Middle School on February 2  Registration on line needs to be completed and closed (Farquhar on Feb. 10 and Rosa Parks on Feb. 13)

15. OVERVIEW: Program of Studies English Mathematics Social Studies Science World Languages Physical Education/Health Fine Arts Technology Education and Career Technology Programs

16. Course Fair (now until 8:00)  Main Office Hallway and Cafeteria:  Look at presentations about SHS courses  Opportunity to discuss programs with school staff