sherwood high school welcome shs class of 2019. tonight we will … discuss the four-year...
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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
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
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.
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
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
22 Credits (minimum)Student Service Learning Hours
(75 hours)PARCC and HSA
Individual Graduation Requirements
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
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)
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
Fall:
Football (V & JV)Cross CountryGolfBoys SoccerHandball (c)
Spring:
Baseball (V & JV)Boys LacrosseBoys VolleyballGymnasticsSoftball (c & V & JV)
Winter:
Bocce Ball (c)Boys BasketballGirls BasketballIndoor TrackSwimming and DivingWrestling
Year Long:
CheerleadingPom Pons
AthleticsGirls VolleyballGirls TennisGirls SoccerField Hockey
TrackGirls LacrosseCoed VolleyballBoys Tennis
Academic
DebateForensicsHonor Societies: National, Art, English, French, History, Spanish, Mu Alpha Theta, Quill & Scroll, Tri-M MusicIt’s AcademicMock TrialScience Club
Service
AmbassadorsAmnesty InternationalBest BuddiesGreen TeamInteractPeer MediatorsProject ChangeKey ClubSADDStudent Government (SGA, Freshman ClassSophomore Class, Junior Class, Senior Class)
Activities
Clubs
AnimeAmazing RaceAsian Pacific ClubBadmintonBlack Student UnionBluebirdsBook ClubBreak DancingBrony ClubC.A.S.T./Drama/Stage CrewChemistry ClubCreative WritingDESI (Indian Culture)Dinner TheatreDoctors of TomorrowEngineers Without BordersFashion ShowF.B.L.A.F.C.A.
More Activities
F.E.A.Free FallGardening ClubIce Hockey ClubInternational ClubIslamic Student UnionItalian ClubJewish Student UnionKnitting for HumanityMathletesModel U.N.Muslim Student AllianceRugby ClubShakespeare ClubSki ClubStage CrewStand ProudStep Team
Table Top ClubTechnology ClubVideo TV ClubWarrior ImprovisationYoung DemocratsYoung Republicans
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 SchoolRosa Parks Middle School on February 5Farquhar Middle School on February 2
Registration on line needs to be completed and closed (Farquhar on Feb. 10 and Rosa Parks on Feb. 13)
OVERVIEW: Program of Studies
• English• Mathematics• Social Studies• Science• World Languages• Physical Education/Health• Fine Arts• Technology Education and Career
Technology Programs