Sherwood High School Preparing for the 2010 – 2011 School Year!

What Courses Should Students Take?  Students should plan their schedules keeping the end in mind. (college/career)  Students should take courses that challenge them the most.  Students’ schedules should contain honors and Advanced Placement courses.  Students must complete 22 credits (28 possible in a full-time four-year program)

Graduation Requirements  English (4 credits)  Social Studies (3 credits)  Science (3 credits)  Math (4 credits)  Technology (1 credit)  Fine Arts (1 credit)  Physical Education (1 credit)  Health (1/2 credit)  Program Completion Foreign Language (2 credits), or Foreign Language (2 credits), or Advanced Technology (2 credits), or Advanced Technology (2 credits), or Career Development Program Career Development Program

 Student Service Learning Hours (75 hours)  High School Assessments (combined total of 1602) Algebra/data analysis Algebra/data analysis Biology Biology NSL Government NSL Government English 10 English 10 Additional Graduation Requirements

Planning for College/Career  Rigor  Mathematics courses beyond Algebra II and Geometry with a grade of B or better  credits of Science with a grade of B or better  2 or more credits in Foreign Language with a grade of B or better, or 2 or more credits in Advanced Technology with a grade of B or better

Planning for College/Career  Most colleges look for foreign languages.  Score of 1650 or higher on SAT I or 24 or higher on ACT or both  A cumulative GPA of 3.0 or better on a 4.0 scale  Internships related to field of interest for some students

Marketability for College:  Strong G.P.A.  Honors and Advanced Placement courses  Strong SAT and/or ACT scores  Athletics and/or Service and/or Extra- curricular activities  Internships or work experiences related to field of interest

Courses  English  Social Studies  Science  Mathematics  Other

English English 9 On Level English 9 Honors 9 th Grade Elective: Theatre

Social Studies US History Honors US History 9th Grade AP NSL

Mathematics Calculus AP/Applications Geometry - SP or DP Pre-Calculus Algebra 2 SP - Single Period, DP - Double Period Electives: Quantitative Literacy, Statistics, AP Statistics Bridge to Algebra 2 Algebra 1 SP or DP

Science H Matter & Energy H Biology Biology H Physics 9th Grade

AP Spanish (Language and Literature) AP French (Language) Foreign Language French – Spanish Level 4 Honors Level 5 Honors Italian is offered through level four Level 2 Level 1 Level 3 Regular Level 3 Honors

Physical Education Grade 9: General P.E. (1 st or 2 nd semester) Concentrated or Specialty P.E. (1 st or 2 nd semester)

** Other Electives Fine Arts Grade 9: Any Level 1 Course (Ceramics 1, Digital Arts 1, Photography 1, Foundations of Art, Art and Culture, Chorus 1, Piano, Guitar, Electronic Music, Concert Band (former training), Jazz Band (former training) Technology Grade 9: Foundations of Technology*, Computer Science, Television, Intro to Engineering Design*, Principles of Engineering*, Designing Technology Solution

Academic Resources  Before and after school tutoring  Lunch tutoring  Appointments/referrals  Teachers, National Honor Society, math honor society (Mu Alpha Theta), bilingual counselors  Media center specialist can help with research, software, source citation, use of resources and how to access at home  Ed-line

Academies at SHS Academy of Arts and Humanities Academy of Science Academy of Business Academy of Engineering and Technology

  Arts and Humanities: Early Child Development, Print and Broadcast Media, Visual Arts, Performing Arts, Global Studies   Business: Business Administration and Management, Accounting, Hospitality Management, NAF Academy of Hospitality and Tourism  : Environmental Science, Medical Careers and Health Professions, Horticulture  Science: Environmental Science, Medical Careers and Health Professions, Horticulture  Engineering and Technology: Engineering, Simulation, Gaming, and Programming Pathways …

Why Academies? Students will be more connected to high school when they can relate their educational program to college and real world experiences. When we build relationships with kids and one another, the educational experiences are more meaningful. Students will achieve greater academic success when they are fully engaged in the program.

Why Academies? The greater the rigor, the more doors that open for students. Each pathway in an academy will be challenging and prepare the student for either college or the world of work. Pathways: Two to three credits in required courses specific to the pathway Possibly one elective course that relates to the pathway “Value Added” experiences specific to the nature of the pathway Capstone Experience in Grade 12

Sample: Global Studies Pathway in Arts and Humanities Academy Required: Global Issues of the Twentieth Century (.5) One additional credit in foreign language beyond the required Electives: Two or more of the following: AP European History, AP World History*, Comparative Religions, International and Domestic Law, History of East Asia, African-American Experience, History of Latin America, Philosophy, Art & Culture, AP Art History, International Business, International Cultures and Cuisines, Dance as a Fine Art, International Sports, AP US History*, World Literature, AP Economics (Micro and/or Macro), AP Comparative Government and Politics * If not used to fulfill graduation requirements “Value Addeds”: Examples: guest speakers, field trips, college visits with global focus, etc. CAPSTONE in Grade 12: Internship, a college course in the global studies field, exchange trip, or Guided Research

Sample: Accounting Pathway in Business Academy Required: Accounting A/B Advanced Accounting A/B Entrepreneurship and Business Management 1A/B Electives: Nothing extra required “Value Addeds”: Examples: guest speakers, field trips to accounting institutions, college visits with accounting focus, meet with tax preparers, etc. CAPSTONE in Grade 12: Internship in Business/Finance or AP Economics or a college course in the accounting field or Guided Research

Sample: Health Professions Pathway in Science Academy Required (Choose one): Foundations of Medicine and Health Science A/B Anatomy and Physiology for Health Professions A/B Electives (Choose one bullet which is two credits): AP Biology (double period) A/B, AP Chemistry (double period) A/B, or Medical Careers A/B and Medical Careers A/B (Science) “Value Addeds”: Examples: guest speakers, field trips pertaining to health, college visits, etc. CAPSTONE in Grade 12: Internship in Biosciences, Guided Research in Biosciences, or College course in Bioscience field