Sherwood High Sherwood High SchoolSchool

Preparing for Preparing for the 2010 – the 2010 –

2011 School 2011 School Year!Year!

What Courses Should What Courses Should Students Take?Students Take?

Students should plan their schedules Students should plan their schedules keeping the end in mind. (college/career)keeping the end in mind. (college/career)

Students should take courses that Students should take courses that challenge them the most. challenge them the most.

Students’ schedules should contain Students’ schedules should contain honors and Advanced Placement courses.honors and Advanced Placement courses.

Students must complete 22 credits (28 Students must complete 22 credits (28 possible in a full-time four-year program)possible in a full-time four-year program)

Graduation RequirementsGraduation Requirements

English (4 credits)English (4 credits) Social Studies (3 credits)Social Studies (3 credits) Science (3 credits)Science (3 credits) Math (4 credits)Math (4 credits) Technology (1 credit)Technology (1 credit) Fine Arts (1 credit)Fine Arts (1 credit) Physical Education (1 credit)Physical Education (1 credit) Health (1/2 credit)Health (1/2 credit) Program CompletionProgram Completion

Foreign Language (2 credits), orForeign Language (2 credits), or Advanced Technology (2 credits), orAdvanced Technology (2 credits), or Career Development ProgramCareer Development Program

Student Service Learning Student Service Learning Hours (75 hours)Hours (75 hours)

High School Assessments High School Assessments (combined total of 1602)(combined total of 1602) Algebra/data analysisAlgebra/data analysis BiologyBiology NSL GovernmentNSL Government English 10English 10

Additional Graduation Additional Graduation RequirementsRequirements

Planning for College/CareerPlanning for College/Career RigorRigor Mathematics courses beyond Algebra II and Mathematics courses beyond Algebra II and

Geometry with grade of B or betterGeometry with grade of B or better 3 - 4 credits of Science with grade of B or 3 - 4 credits of Science with grade of B or

betterbetter 2 or more credits in Foreign Language with 2 or more credits in Foreign Language with

grade of B or better, or 2 or more credits in grade of B or better, or 2 or more credits in Advanced Technology with grade of B or Advanced Technology with grade of B or betterbetter

PSATPSAT For 11For 11thth grade students: grade students: The test enters them into competitions for scholarship programs The test enters them into competitions for scholarship programs

conducted by the National Merit Scholarship Corporation, the conducted by the National Merit Scholarship Corporation, the National Achievement Scholarship Program, and the Hispanic National Achievement Scholarship Program, and the Hispanic Scholar Program, and other organizations that use PSAT/NMSQT Scholar Program, and other organizations that use PSAT/NMSQT scores.scores.

The test enables students to identify colleges that offer programs at The test enables students to identify colleges that offer programs at an appropriate level of challenge, and to be contacted by colleges an appropriate level of challenge, and to be contacted by colleges seeking qualified applicants.seeking qualified applicants.

The test assists the school to guide your student to specific supports The test assists the school to guide your student to specific supports as he/she prepares for the SAT later in the year.as he/she prepares for the SAT later in the year.

The test prepares students for the SAT. The test prepares students for the SAT.

Planning for College/CareerPlanning for College/Career

Most colleges look for foreign Most colleges look for foreign languages.languages.

Score of 1650 or higher on SAT I or 24 Score of 1650 or higher on SAT I or 24 or higher on ACT or both or higher on ACT or both

A cumulative GPA of 3.0 or better on a A cumulative GPA of 3.0 or better on a 4.0 scale4.0 scale

Internships related to field of interest Internships related to field of interest for some studentsfor some students

Comparing the ACT and SATComparing the ACT and SAT StructureStructure

SATSAT- Three sections of Reading, Math, and Writing- Three sections of Reading, Math, and Writing ACTACT- Four sections of English, Math, Reading, and Science Reasoning.- Four sections of English, Math, Reading, and Science Reasoning.

ContentContent SATSAT- Math covers arithmetic, algebra and up to geometry. There is no science - Math covers arithmetic, algebra and up to geometry. There is no science

content. Reading covers sentence completions, short and long critical reading content. Reading covers sentence completions, short and long critical reading passages, reading comprehension. Writing includes an essay, and questions passages, reading comprehension. Writing includes an essay, and questions testing grammar, usage, and word choice.testing grammar, usage, and word choice.

ACTACT- Math covers intermediate algebra, geometry, up to trigonometry. Science - Math covers intermediate algebra, geometry, up to trigonometry. Science covers charts and experiments. Reading covers passages of prose fiction, social covers charts and experiments. Reading covers passages of prose fiction, social science, humanities, and natural science. English stresses grammar.science, humanities, and natural science. English stresses grammar.

Method of scoringMethod of scoring SATSAT- Scores are adjusted for guessing.- Scores are adjusted for guessing. ACTACT- Scores are based on number of right answers. No penalty for guessing.- Scores are based on number of right answers. No penalty for guessing.

Marketability for College:Marketability for College:

Strong G.P.A.Strong G.P.A. Honors and Advanced Placement coursesHonors and Advanced Placement courses Strong SAT and/or ACT scoresStrong SAT and/or ACT scores Athletics and/or Service and/or Extra-curricular Athletics and/or Service and/or Extra-curricular

activities activities Internships or work experiences related to field of Internships or work experiences related to field of

interestinterest

CoursesCourses

EnglishEnglish Social StudiesSocial Studies ScienceScience MathematicsMathematics OtherOther

ESOL Language classes satisfy English

requirement

English 11 Honors

EnglishEnglishEnglish 9 On LevelEnglish 9 Honors

AP Language & Composition

AP Literature & Composition

English 12 Honors

English 10 Honors English 10 On Level

English 12 On Level

9th Grade Elective:

Theatre

Electives Grades 10 - 12:

Radio ProductionJournalismYearbookTheatre

Creative WritingWorld Literature

AP Language & Composition

Social StudiesSocial Studies

US History

NSLHonors NSL

AP NSL

Honors US History 9th Grade

10th Grade

11th Grade

Electives for Grades 11 and 12: Psychology, Comparative Religions, Law, Ancient and Medieval History, Philosophy, African American History, Latin American History, Global Issues, Sociology, AP Psychology, AP European History, AP Comparative Government, AP US History

MW HistoryHonors

MW History

AP MW History

MathematicsMathematics

Algebra 1 - SP or DP

CalculusAP/Applications

Geometry - SP or DP

Pre-Calculus

Algebra 2

SP - Single Period, DP - Double Period

Electives: Quantitative Literacy, Business Math, Statistics , AP Statistics

ScienceScience

H Matter & Energy

H BiologyBiology

H ChemistryChemistry

Elective

H Biology DP Sem 1H Chemistry DP Sem 2

Electives: Anatomy & Physiology, Astronomy, Biological Anthropology, Horticultural Science, Molecular Biology, Earth Space Systems, Environmental Science, AP Biology, AP Chemistry, AP Physics, AP Environmental Science, Wildlife Biology, Medical Careers

H BiologyBiology

H Physics9th Grade

10th Grade

H ChemistryChemistryElective

H PhysicsPhysicsElective

11th Grade

AP Spanish(Language

and Literature)AP French (Language)

Foreign LanguageForeign LanguageFrench – SpanishFrench – Spanish

Level 4 Honors

Level 5 Honors

Italian is offered through level fourItalian is offered through level four

Level 2

Level 1

Level 3 Regular

Level 3 Honors

Physical EducationPhysical Education

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. (students can repeat the same course for credit; example: Weight training)

**

Other ElectivesOther ElectivesFine Arts

Grade 9: Any Level 1 Course (Ceramics 1, Digital Arts 1, Photography 1, Commercial Art, Foundations of Art, Art and Culture, Chorus 1, Piano, Guitar, Electronic Music, Concert Band (if already play an instrument), Jazz Band (if already play an instrument)

Grades 10 – 12: Level 1 courses or upper level courses

TechnologyGrade 9: Foundations of Technology*, Computer Science, Software Applications, Television, Pre-Engineering, Technological Innovations, Intro to Engineering Design*, Principles of Engineering*

Grades 10 – 12: Upper level courses and Academies (Horticulture, Medical Careers, Travel and Tourism, Hospitality Management)

*Satisfy Technology requirement for class of 2012 and beyond

AcademiesAcademies at SHS at SHS

Academy of Arts and Academy of Arts and HumanitiesHumanities

Academy of ScienceAcademy of Science

Academy of BusinessAcademy of Business

Academy of Engineering Academy of Engineering and Technologyand Technology

Arts and Humanities: Early Child Development, Print and Broadcast Media, Visual/Performing Arts, Global Studies

Business: Business Administration and Management,

Accounting, Hospitality Management, NAF Academy of

Hospitality and Tourism

Science: : Environmental Science, Medical Careers and Environmental Science, Medical Careers and

Health ProfessionsHealth Professions Engineering and TechnologyEngineering and Technology: : Engineering, Oracle Pathway, Engineering, Oracle Pathway,

Interactive Media Production, and Simulation and GamingInteractive Media Production, and Simulation and Gaming

Pathways …Pathways …

Why Academies?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?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 Sample: Global Studies Pathway in Arts and Humanities Academyin Arts and Humanities Academy

Required:• Global Issues of the Twentieth Century (.5)• One additional credit in foreign language beyond the required• One of the following: AP Economics, AP Comparative Government

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, Creative Writing, Philosophy, Art & Culture, AP Art History, International Business, International Cultures and Cuisines, Dance as a Fine Art, International Sports, AP US History, World Literature

“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 Sample: Accounting Pathway in Business Pathway in Business

AcademyAcademy

Required:• Accounting A/B• Advanced Accounting A/B• Entrepreneurship and Business Management A/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 Sample: Health Professions Pathway in Science AcademyPathway 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

Registration Form Registration Form (top)(top)

THE SHERWOOD ACADEMIES: Connecting students to high school through challenging coursework, real world experiences, and preparation for college & beyond, while building relationships with staff and one another. ALL Sophomores: STEP 1: Circle a Pathway from one of the four Sherwood Academies. STEP 2: Circle ONE course you will take to start that Pathway.

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