1. High School Information Night High School Information Night
For Parents of Rising Sophomores

2. Agenda Plan for sophomore year and beyond Gain an understanding
of High School courses
Learn about being a
Warrior
See Dates to remember
Ask Questions

3. Our Counseling Services Team
A Elizabeth Al-Atrash
B-Cap Karen Johnson
Car -Fd Nancy Benson
Fe-Ja Kelly Singleton
Jb-Mar Christina Newbill
Mas-Pe Erin McKenna
Pf-St Bill Sartori
Su-Z Jami Avery

4. Graduation Requirements
English (4 credits)
Social Studies (3 credits)
Science (3 credits)
Math 4 credits (must enroll in math
every year in high school)
Technology (1 credit)
Fine Arts (1 credit)
Physical Education (1 credit)
Health (1/2 credit)

5. Additional Graduation Requirements
Program of Studies
Foreign Language (2 credits), or
Career Development Program (4 or more credits) -some must begin in 9th or 10th grade
Career Development Programs at SHS
*Accounting
*College and Career Research
*Child Development
*Health Professions
*Hospitality Management
*Project Lead the Way
*Professional Horticulturist
*Television Production

6. Additional Graduation Requirements
Student Service Learning Hours
(75 hours)
High School Assessments
Algebra/data analysis – PARCC
Biology
English 10- PARCC
National State and Local Government

7. Promotion Requirements
To be promoted from grade 9 to grade 10, students need a minimum of 5 credits of 7 possible to include:
1 credit Math
1 credit English

8. Automotive Cluster
Automotive Technology & Dealership Training or Auto Body Technology or
Foundations of Automotive Technology
Design and Computer-based Cluster
Principles of Architecture & CAD Technology
Network Operations
Print Technologies & Digital Graphics PROGRAMS AT
Construction Cluster
Carpentry THOMAS EDISON
Electricity
HVAC
Masonry
Plumbing
Foundations of Building and Construction Technology
Service Cluster
Academy of Hospitality and Tourism
Cosmetology ( 3 year program)
Restaurant Management
Junior ROTC Program is at Magruder High School

9. Courses
English
Social Studies
Science
Mathematics
Other

10. English English 11 Honors English 9 English 9 Honors English 10 Honors
Electives:
Journalism
Yearbook
Newspaper
Creative Writing
Lit As Film
English 11 Honors
AP Lang
AP Lit
English 12 Honors
ESOL Language classes
satisfy English
requirement
AP Lang

11. Social Studies US History Honors US History AP NSL 9th Grade
Honors/ AP
NSL
NSL
10th Grade
Honors Modern
World History
Honors/AP
Modern World History
Honors/AP Modern
World History
11th Grade
Electives: Global Issues, Psychology, AP Macro Economics, AP Micro Economics.

12. Mathematics 12th grade Electives: Quantitative Literacy,
Algebra 1
Geometry
(or Honors)
12th grade Electives: Quantitative Literacy,
**MC - MV Calculus, Differential Equations
Algebra 2
(or Honors)
Calculus
AP/Applications
Pre-Calculus
(or Honors)
Statistics
AP/Applications

13. Science Biology H. Biology H. Physics 9th Grade H. Chemistry Chemistry
Physics or Elective
H. Physics or Elective
H. Chemistry
or Elective
11th Grade
Electives: Astronomy, Environmental Science, AP Environmental Science, Horticultural Science, Wildlife, AP Biology, AP Chemistry, Molecular Biology, AP Physics, Anatomy and Physiology.

14. Foreign Language American Sign Language, French, Spanish, Italian
Level 1
Level 2
Level 3
Honors
Level 4
Honors
Level 5
Honors
AP Spanish
(Language
and Literature)
AP French
(Language)

15. Physical Education Grade 9: General P.E. (1st or 2nd semester)
Concentrated or Specialty P.E. (1st or 2nd Semester)
Grades 10 – 12: Concentrated or Specialty P.E. (Elective Credit)
Team/Individual Sports, Net Sports, Street Hockey/Lacrosse,
Soccer/Adv. Soccer, Strength Training/Adv. Strength Training,
Basketball/Adv. Basketball, Volleyball/Adv. Volleyball,
Yoga Stretch

16. Health 10th grade class *May do online/ summer Comprehensive Health
On-level or Honors
10th grade class
*May do online/ summer
You can take Health online through e-learning. Please see MCPS website.
Under search box type in e-learning or this class can be
taken in summer school. The cost at
this time is $

17. Planning for College and Career
We want every student to
be prepared
for the future…
Mr. Hock, Sherwood's
College and Career Coordinator

18. Planning for College/Career
Class selections that match careers of interest
Honors, and Advanced Placement (AP) courses
A cumulative GPA of 3.0 or better
Mathematics courses beyond Algebra II and Geometry with grade of B or better
3 - 4 credits of Science with grade of B or better

19. Planning for College/Career
2 or more credits in Foreign Language with grade of B or better, both earned in high school
10th Graders will take the PSAT in October free of charge.
SAT and/or ACT scores that fit the requirements of selected colleges
Internships or work related experiences in a field of interest for some students (Senior year)
NCAA Eligibility if student wants to play college sports (Junior year)

20. Use Naviance
Website used to help make decisions about colleges and careers.
Provides up to date information specific to Sherwood High School

21. Use Naviance
Freshmen - receive login and begin setting goals, creating four year plan for high school.
Sophomores – complete interest inventory and look at careers
Juniors – complete a college search and explore colleges
Seniors – continue college search and log in college applications

22. Tips #1 and #2 Start planning early Consider colleges
Look at what college applications
ask for and take appropriate classes.
Visit schools
Look at college web sites

23. Be A Warrior !

24. Activities ! Be a Warrior!
Anime
Asian Pacific Student Union
Badminton
Black Student Union
Book Club
Break Dancing
Brony Club
C.A.S.T./Drama
Chemistry Club
Creative Writing
DESI
Dinner Club
Doctors of Tomorrow
Destination Imagination
Engineers Without Borders
Equestrian Club
Fashion Show
F.B.L.A.
F.C.A.
F.E.A.
Fencing
Free Fall
Gardening Club
Home Club
Ice Hockey
Academic
Computer Science Club
Debate
Forensics
History Club
Honor Societies: National, Art, French
German, Spanish,
Mu Alpha Theta
It’s Academic
Mathletes
Mock Trial
Science Club
Service
Ambassadors
Amnesty International
Best Buddies
Green Team
Interact Club
Key Club
Leo Club
Peer Mediators
Project Change
SADD
S.G.A.
Freshman, Sophomore, Junior & Senior Class Officers

25. More Activities International Club Invisible Child Club
Islamic Student Union
Italian Club
Jewish Student Union
Junior State of America
Knitting for Humanity
Mathletes
Men’s Barbeshop
Men’s Choirs
Model U.N.
Muslim Student Alliance
Pre-vet Club
Rugby Club
Shakespeare Club
SHS International United
Ski Club
Stage Crew
Stand Proud
STEM Club
Table Top Club
Technology Club
Video TV Club
Warrior Improv
Young Democrats
Young Republicans
More Activities

26. Athletics! Be a Warrior! Spring: Allied Softball Baseball (V & JV)
Lacrosse
Boys Volleyball
Gymnastics
Softball (V & JV)
Track
Coed Volleyball
Boys Tennis
Fall:
Football (V & JV)
Cross Country
Golf
Soccer
Girls Volleyball
Girls Tennis
Field Hockey
Handball
Winter:
Allied Bocce Ball
Basketball
Indoor Track
Lacrosse
Swimming and Diving
Wrestling
Year Long:
Cheerleading
Poms

27. The Plan…

28. In School
Continue Extracurricular involvement
Consider plan for the next three years
Communicate with your school counselor to review progress and goals
Standardized Testing
Prepare for PSAT in October
Register for AP exams as appropriate
Be ready for HSA/PARCC testing as appropriate
College Exploration
Consider careers and colleges
Attend college fairs
Meet college representatives in
SHS Career Center

29. Make your Course Selections!
Remember your teacher recommendations are listed when you click on the alert button.
All courses must be entered in Power scheduler by 01/30/17

30. Dates to remember… ______________________________________
Registration Cards are Due 01/30/17 in advisory class
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Sherwood HS College Fair –
Tuesday, April 4th 6:00 -8:00pm
Montgomery County College Fair at the
Gaithersburg Fair Grounds - April 5th
(evening for families- April 5th)
Sherwood High School Course
selections sent home 4th quarter
Make changes to course selections by
May 25, 2017
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AP exams- The first two weeks of May
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31. QUESTIONS?

32. It was great seeing you tonight.