1. Sherwood High School Registration: Preparing for the
2016 – 2017 School Year!
High School !

2. Planning for High School
Today you will
Begin your plan for high school
Select courses to meet graduation requirements
Select complimentary, rigorous courses for
college/ career readiness
Consider how to be more involved in school and
community
Consider future careers

3. Our Counseling Services Team
A Ms. Al-Atrash
B-Cap Ms. Ritchie
Car-Fd Ms. Nancy Benson
Fe-Ja Ms. Kelly Singleton
Jb-Mar Ms. Raenell Rafferty
Mas-Pe Ms. Erin McKenna
Pf-St Mr. William Sartori
Su-Z Ms. Jamii Avery

4. 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 such as honors and
advanced placement courses.
Students must complete 22 credits (keeping in mind graduation requirements)

5. Know the Graduation Requirements
English (4 credits)
Social Studies (3 credits)
Science (3 credits)
Math (4 credits in high school)
Technology (1 credit)
Fine Arts (1 credit)
Physical Education (1 credit)
Health (1/2 credit)

6. Graduation Requirements (cont.)
Program of Study
Foreign Language (2 credits), or
Advanced Technology (2 credits), or
Career Development Program
Example: Programs in Horticulture,
Child Development, Med Careers, Edison, etc.

7. Consider beginning Programs of Study in 9th grade.
Please contact your high school counselor if you are considering:
Medical Careers
Project Lead the Way (Engineering)
Cosmetology at Edison High School of Technology

8. Additional Graduation Requirements
Student Service Learning Hours
(75 hours)
High School/PARCC Assessments
Algebra/data analysis
Biology
English
Government

9. Choosing Classes – Plan for College/Career
Colleges look for:
Honors and Advanced Placement courses
Strong GPA
Athletics, community service and/or extra-curricular activities

10. Sports By Season
Fall: Cross Country, Field Hockey, Football, Golf, Handball, Soccer, Tennis, Volleyball. (Tryouts start Aug 14)
Winter: Basketball, Bocce Ball, Swimming/Diving, Indoor Track, Wresting
Spring: Softball, Baseball, Gymnastics, Lacrosse, Track, Co-ed Volleyball, Boys Volleyball, Weight Training

11. Courses
English
Social Studies
Science
Mathematics
Other

12. 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,
Fitness Body Works, Yoga Stretch
Physical Education
Grade 9: General P.E. (1st or 2nd semester)
Specialty P.E. (1st or 2nd semester)
Grades 10 – 12: Specialty P.E. (students can repeat the same course for credit; example: Weight training)

13. Other Electives Fine Arts
Grade 9: Any Level 1 Course - Drawing and Design, Digital Arts 1, Photography 1,
Chorus 1, Piano, Guitar, Electronic Music,
Concert Band (former training required),
Symphonic Orchestra, Theatre
Engineering & Technology Education
Foundations of Technology,
Introduction to Engineering Design,

14. Other Electives Career Education
Foundations of Horticulture, Video Productions, Foundations of Medicine and Health
Computer Science
Foundations of Computer Science **
Family & Consumer Science
Child and Adolescent Development, Food Trends,
Culinary Essentials

15. High school credit can be earned in middle school: Algebra, Geometry, Pre-Calculus World Language Classes are offered by Semester in high school

16. Registration Materials and Course Bulletins

17. Look at your registration card. Take out a pencil. See due date at top.
SHERWOOD HIGH SCHOOL
GRADE 9 REGISTRATION CARD ( ) Due: February 5, 2016

18. Student’s Information
Make sure all contact information is accurate.
Student’s Information
Counselor Name:____________________________________________________________________________
Student Name: _______________________________ ID# ________________________________
Home Address: ___________________________________________________________________
Home Phone: _______________________________ Cell: _________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________
Parent/Guardian Name #1: ___________________________________________________________
Cell #: _____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
Parent/Guardian Name #2: ___________________________________________________________
Cell: ______________________________________________________________________________

19. The directions are on the card.
USING THE INFORMATION ON THE RECOMMENDATION LABEL ABOVE, CIRCLE ONE COURSE IN EACH SUBJECT AREA (ENGLISH OR ESOL, MATH, SCIENCE, AND SOCIAL STUDIES). THEN SELECT YOUR ELECTIVE CHOICES ON THE BACK OF THIS CARD FOR A TOTAL OF SEVEN (7) CLASSES AND/OR 14 CODES.

20. What is your English/ESOL recommendation? Circle your choice completely.
English 9 Honors /1314
ENGLISH ELECTIVES
Journalism (Sem 1)
Newspaper (Sem 2) (Pre-req Jounalism A)
Yearbook /115302
ESOL
(English for Speakers of Other Languages)
ESOL 1 (DP) /121110
ESOL 2 (DP) /121210
ESOL /1213
ESOL /1214
ESOL /1215
*ESOL Lab / (Level 3 by recommendation)
Academic Language / (ESOL 1 only)
*ESOL Basic Reading
(Levels 1, 2 & 3)
Read 180 ESOL / (levels 2-5 by recommendation only)

21. Circle your choice completely. Example: Honors English 9
English 9 Honors /1314
ENGLISH ELECTIVES
Journalism (Sem 1)
Newspaper (Sem 2) (Pre-req Jounalism A)
Yearbook /115302
ESOL
(English for Speakers of Other Languages)
ESOL 1 (DP) /121110
ESOL 2 (DP) /121210
ESOL /1213
ESOL /1214
ESOL /1215
*ESOL Lab / (Level 3 by recommendation)
Academic Language / (ESOL 1 only)
*ESOL Basic Reading
(Levels 1, 2 & 3)
Read 180 ESOL / (levels 2-5 by recommendation only)

22. What math class was recommended for you
What math class was recommended for you? Circle the class you should take.
MATHEMATICS
Algebra /3112
Algebra 1 w/Rel. Math DP /311210
Algebra /3302
Algebra 2 Honors /3311
Geometry /3202
Geometry w/Supp DP /320210
Geometry Honors /3204
Pre-Calculus /3490
Pre-Calculus Honors /3351
ESOL M.A.P.S /311477
ESOL Algebra 1 w/Rel. Math /311277
(DP) (Levels 1, 2 & 3)
ESOL Geom w/Supp DP /320277

23. Circle your Science and Social Studies courses
Geoscience Honors /3577
Biology Honors /3622
Physics Honors /382259
ESOL Applied Science /361277
(Level 2 or 3)
SOCIAL STUDIES
United States History /2112
US History, Honors /2113
AP NSL Government /2105
ESOL U.S. History
(Levels 2, 3 & 4) /211277
ESOL Modern World History (Levels 2, & 3) /222277

24. Turn Over the Card to see your elective courses
DIRECTIONS: CIRCLE YOUR ELECTIVE COURSES.
THEN PROVIDE US A LIST OF ALTERNATIVE ELECTIVES IN CASE OF SCHEDULE CONFLICTS .
KEY:
† Fine Arts Credit
# Basic Technology Credit
* One semester courses; however, these courses may be offered either semester or both
DP Double Period class

25. Consider elective choices and circle
WORLD LANGUAGES
French /1621
French /1622
French 3, Hon /1643
French 4, Hon /1644
Spanish /1721
Spanish /1722
Spanish 3, Hon /1743
Spanish 4, Hon /1744
Spanish for Spanish
Speakers /1778
Italian /1982
PHYSICAL EDUCATION
*General P.E. (1 sem. required)
*Badminton,Tennis Net Spt
*Team/Individual Sports
*Basketball
*Street Hockey /Lacrosse
*Fit/Body Toning
*Soccer
*Advanced Soccer
*Volleyball
*Advanced Volleyball
*Strength Training/Team
*Advanced Strength Training
*Yoga/Stretching
*Team Sports
FINE ARTS
†Ceramics/Sculpture /6391
†Digital Art /6497
†Foundations of Art /6056
†Photography /6346
† Digital Photography /6344
MUSIC
†Chorus /6712
†Concert Band /6822
†Guitar /6586
†Piano /6521
†Orchestra, Honors /6869
+Theatre /6927
CAREER EDUCATION
Introduction to Hospitality/
Tourism /5399
Foundations of Horticulture /5536
COMPUTER SCIENCE
Computer Programming /2990
(concurrent Geometry)
Simulation & Gaming /2805
Website Development /2992
BUSINESS MANAGEMENT & FINANCE
Financial Management
with Software Applications /4156
PATHWAY TO Engineering –PLTW
#Introduction to Engineering 5152/5153
TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION
#Foundations of Technology 5161/5162
#Designing Tech Solutions /2813
#Introduction to Engineering
 CHILD DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM
Child and Adolescent
Development /4848
Hospitality Management Program
Food Trends & Technology /4205
International Cultures
and Cuisines /4640
ACADEMY OF HEALTH PROFESSIONS
Foundation of Medicine and
Health Sciences /4045
VIDEO PRODUCTION PROGRAM
Video Production /5174

26. List alternative possibilities
ALTERNATIVE ELECTIVE CHOICES (If no choices are given, a selection will be made for you by your counselor.)
1. ______________________________________ Course No.________/______
2. ______________________________________ Course No.________/______

27. Signatures are required on the front of card
Please consult the MCPS Course Bulletin for course descriptions or visit the website at The selection of teaching staff is based on registration information. Therefore, all course selections for next school year are considered final. No changes can be made after June 15, In the cases of schedule conflicts with elective courses, the alternative courses (by department) will be used in the priority identified. I have read and reviewed the recommendations/selections made for the coming school year.
SIGNATURES REQUIRED: Parent/Guardian: ______________ Student: ___________ Date _____