1. Northwest High School
All for One
and
One for All

2. Registration Objectives
Registration Objectives
Distribution of Materials
Academies
Graduation Requirements
Registration Process
Cards due for 11th grade: Feb. 5th-8th
Cards due for 10th grade: Feb. 12th-15th
Cards due for 9th grade: Feb. 19th-22nd

3. Counselors 2012-2013 A-B Mr. Flach C-D Ms. McCarthy-Redd
E-Ga Ms. Noonan
Gb-Gz Ms. Dethlefsen
H-K Ms. Cois
L-Mop Ms. Bonilla
Moq-Ra Ms. O’Connell
Rb-S Ms. Edmunds
T-Z Ms. Bunting

4. Academies Academy of Finance (AOF) Ms. Richards 2. Biotechnology
Ms. Link
3. Commercial and Fine Arts
Ms. Hess
The other academies you can sign up for in 9th, 10th and 11th grade year. You can take academy classes without being in the academies.
Check off the academy you wish to participate in and complete the application which you can get in the counseling office.

5. Graduation Requirements
You must earn a minimum of credits.
75 Student Service Learning Hours
Pass the Maryland High School Assessments
Algebra, Biology,
English, NSL
Middle School credits: need to pass the final in order to get high school credit.
New graduation requirements: if you do not pass English and Math you will not move to the next grade level.

6. Maryland State Requirements for Graduation
4 credits of English
3 credits of Science (1 physical sci. and 1 biology)
ACES Program
4 credits of Math (1 algebra and 1 geometry)
3 credits of Social Studies (USH, NSL, MWH)
1 credit of Fine Art
1 credit of Physical Education
1 credit of Technology
.5 credit of Health
Program Completion Requirement:
2 credits of Foreign Language
2 credits of Advanced Technology
4 credits of a Career Development Program
2.5 credits of Electives
Any class that does not fulfill a specific requirement is considered an elective. Once you complete the required number of credits in an area (Science, for example), any additional science classes you take will be considered electives. There are electives in every area: English – Yearbook, Science – Forensics, Social Studies – Psychology
Foundations of Technology: Students will develop a broad-based understanding of the characteristics and scope of technology and its influence on history.
Designing Technology Solutions (Prerequisite: Algebra 1): Students will apply programming concepts to robotics development.
Introduction to Engineering Design (Prerequisite: Algebra 1): Students will use 3-D modeling software to explore the design process.

7. Career Technology Programs
Printing, Graphics & Electronic Media
Biotechnology
Medical Careers
Masonry
Foundations of Building & Construction Technologies
Plumbing
Cosmetology
Carpentry
Hospitality & Tourism
Electricity (Construction)
Nail Technology
Heating/Air Conditioning
Professional Restaurant Management
Interior Design
Network Operations &
Programming
Drafting & Design Technology
Auto Body Repair Technology
Automotive Technology
Foundations of Automotive
Technologies
Students can enroll for these courses in their sophomore year. In order to get into the program completer, students must complete 2 years (sometimes 3 years) of a program. It is important to earn all of your credits in 9th and 10th grade so there is room in your schedule later on for these career programs. You will be out of NWHS 3 or 4 periods a day.

8. New Electives for 2013-2014 Advanced Technological Applications
(Prereq: 1 credit of technology education)
American Sign Language 1
AP Comparative Government—full year course
Guitar 2
Yoga
Advanced Adolescent Development

9. 1 Semester Courses 10th, 11th and 12th Grade: 11th and 12th Grade:
Literature as Film
Advanced Composition
Economics
Family Life and Human Development
First Aid
Banking and Credit
Honors Financial Planning
11th and 12th Grade:
College Test Prep
African American History
Russian History
Ancient Medieval History
Comparative Religions
AP Microeconomics
AP Macroeconomics
Law 1 and Law 2
Honors Financial Planning
Honors International
Finance

10. GRADE 10 REGISTRATION FORM
NORTHWEST HIGH SCHOOL
GRADE 10 REGISTRATION FORM
ID Number ______Last Name First Name ____________
Home Phone Student Cell Phone ________________
Parent/Guardian # 1 Cell Phone ________________
Parent/Guardian Address ____________________________________
Print clearly. Complete personal information at the top of the card. If your counselor has an issue with your schedule over the simmer, we want to be able to contact you.

11. Teacher Recommendations 132100 ENGLISH 10A 132200 ENGLISH 10B
All students must be scheduled for 7 periods. Be sure to choose a class for each period of the day. If you would like for your child
to be enrolled in a course that has not been recommended, please write a note indicating that and attach it to the registration form.
SEMESTER 1
SEMESTER 2
Teacher Recommendations
ENGLISH 10A
ENGLISH 10B
HON GEOMETRY A
HON GEOMETRY B
CHEMISTRY A
CHEMISTRY B
HON NSL A
HON NSL B
SPANISH 2A
SPANISH 2B
Please PRINT
course number & title for electives
Honors Health/
Health/Elective HON HEALTH
Health/Elective FAM LIFE/HUM DEV
Health/Elective COMP. PROG. A
Health/Elective COMP. PROG. B
Recommended
Electives
6721/6722 Chorus 2
1150/1151 Journalism
7841 Honors Health
In case of potential scheduling conflicts, please list three (3) alternate electives, in priority order:
Elective Recommendations
Alternate Electives: Course Number & Title
Studio Art 1 (610500/610600)
1st Choice
First Aid
Computer Prog. 1 (2989/2990)
2nd Choice
515200/ Intro to Engineering
3rd Choice
115000/ Journalism A/B
Select courses for both semesters-14 total.
Provide course title and course number for each selection.
Provide course title and course numbers for 3 alternative selections (1 for each elective).
Regarding recommendations: An open enrollment policy exists for honors and AP courses. Students need to be aware of the expectation and time commitment of the courses chosen. Realize that changing a course may not be possible.
Parent Signature Date

12. Extracurricular Activities
Stay Eligible  =2.0 and no more than 1 E
Athletics
August 17th (Fall season)
Physicals necessary.
Clubs and Activities
Student Leadership Activities

13. Student Assistant Program Montgomery College Courses
Internship Program
Must attend a mandatory meeting in the auditorium either February 5th or 7th.
Student Assistant Program
Montgomery College Courses
3.0 GPA recommended, 2.75 GPA required by MC

14. What a Typical University of Maryland Freshman Looks Like
University of Maryland expects all applicants, at a MINIMUM,
to have completed the following course work:
4 years of English
4 yrs. of Math, Alg. 1 & 2, Geometry
3 yrs. of Science in 2 areas, min. 2 labs
3 yrs. of History or Social Science
2 yrs. of Foreign Language
Successful applicants typically exceed the minimum and include several honors and/or AP courses.
Enrolling in math courses all 4 years of high school is strongly recommended and taking at least 3 years of a Foreign Language.

15. Questions?
If you have specific questions about your credits or course selections, contact your counselor.
Stop by before/after school or during lunch. You can also make an appointment with a secretary to see your counselor during a non-academic period.