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WELCOME CLASS OF 2014• 7 – 8 PM: 8th Grade Parent Scheduling Information • Welcome and Introductions Mr. Randy J Clark, Principal • Graduation Requirements Ms. Dee Muskin, Counselor
• Freshman SeminarMr. Randy Clark, Principal
• Program Of Studies and Course Selection Process• Ms. Leza Rae Owens, Counselor
• Optional Course Presentations
• Closure
• 8- 8:30 PM Tour of Manchester Valley High SchoolOptional tour provided by MVHS Peer Counselors and Student Government Association
INTRODUCTIONSPrincipal
Mr. Randy ClarkAssistant Principals
Mr. Jeff HopkinsGrades 10 & 12Mr. Ken Sanner Grades 9 & 11
Academic FacilitatorMrs. Shannon Zepp
School CounselorsMs. Dee MuskinMrs. Leza Rae OwensMs. Darlene Gordon, Crisis Counselor
OtherMs. Becky Tesch, MVHS School NurseMr. Henry Adami, CCCTC Counselor
Course SelectionCourse Selection2010 - 20112010 - 2011
The EASY,The EASY,RELAXINGRELAXINGVersionVersion
What Does A School Day Look Like?
• 4 mod day
• 80 minute mods
• SET: (Student Enrichment Time)
45 minutes daily between mod 1 & mod 2
• Year is divided into 2 semesters and/or 4 quarters
1 credit course = 18 weeks long
1/2 credit course = 9 weeks long
Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4
Mod 1
Freshman Seminar
English I
Student Enrichment Time (S.E.T.)
Mod 2
Algebra I U.S. History
Mod 3(lunch)
Conceptual Physics
Foundation of Technology
Mod 4
Phys. Ed I
Health Spanish I
Sample Academic Schedule
Sample Schedule Honors Student
Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4
Mod 1
Honors Freshman Seminar
H. GP Lit & Comp.
Student Enrichment Time (S.E.T.)
Mod 2
H. Geometry H. U.S. History
Mod 3(lunch)
H. Conceptual Physics
H Chemistry I
Mod 4
Phys. Ed I
Health Spanish II
GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
• Credit Requirements: – 25 credits
• Enrollment Requirement:– 4 years beyond 8th grade– 4 credits after the completion of 11th grade
• Student Service Requirement: – 75 hours
• Exemplary Service Award – 300 hours• Service Reflections Forms Required
GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
High School Assessments Requirements
Students must pass all four HSAs :Algebra
GovernmentGlobal Perspective
Biology
4 Credits of English p. 36Must include: English I
Global Perspectives
3 Credits of Social Studies p. 51Must include: United States History Government World History
3 Credits of Science p. 48Include: Conceptual Physics Chemistry I Biology
Required Classes
3-4 Credits of Math p. 45Must include: Algebra I OR
Algebra Part A & Algebra Part B
Intermediate Algebra Geometry or Applied
Geometry Algebra II
1 Credit Fine Arts p. 391 Credit Physical Education p. 471 Credit Technology Education (FOT) p. 54½ Credit Health p. 44½ Credit Financial Literacy p.35
More Required Classes
Math Sequence
AP Statistics
Honors Geometry
Honors Trigonometry /Pre-Calculus
Honors Alg. II / DA (aka Adv Topics in Alg. / DA in 09-10)
AP Calculus AB
AP Calculus BC
HonorsAlgebra I / Data Analysis
Honors Intermed. Alg. / DA
Geometry
Alg. II / DA (aka Adv. Topics in Alg. /DA in 09-10)
Trigonometry /
Pre-Calculus Honors Calculus
Algebra I / DA Intermed. Alg. / DA
Alg. I / DA- Parts A&B(2 cr.)
Applied Geometry(1 cr.)
GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
University of Maryland System Requirements 2 credits of World Language and Algebra II OR 2 credits of Advanced Technology and Algebra
II
AND/ORState-approved Completer Program
COMPLETER PROGRAMS
• All classes at Carroll County Career and Technology Center (A representative is here tonight to answer your questions)
• Programs @ Westminster High: Teaching Academy & Finance Academy• Programs @ MVH: Horticulture, Landscaping, Food Service
Professional, Early Childhood Education
FRESHMAN SEMINAR
Why is it so important?• Transition to high school;• Career research and planning;• Study, organizational, social and
technology skills;• Service learning opportunities;• Linked to English with a literacy focus;• Acquire job readiness skills;• Create a portfolio;• Honor and academic classes
available.
FRESHMAN SEMINAR
• A focus course for Manchester Valley• Curriculum developed by our teachers• Curriculum will be updated again this year• Highly recommended for all of our freshman• 100% of current freshman took the course• IT IS YOUR CHOICE• If you choose: check beside BOTH English
and Freshman Seminar• If you do not want Freshman Seminar: check English only and select 7 other credits
ADVISORY PROGRAM• Each student is assigned to an
academic advisor.• Advisory lessons provided once each
week for 45 minutes during SET.• Program is based upon a county
curriculum.• Students will see advisor every day and
should feel comfortable coming to them with concerns, needs, etc.
• Advisor will walk students through scheduling next year
Manchester Valley High SchoolPROGRAM OF STUDIES
2010 – 2011
Board of Education of Carroll CountyWestminster, Maryland
Using the Program of Studies Book How to use it!
Table of contents- page 5 Graduation Requirements- page 6 Graduation related topics -page 14 Completer programs- page 15 Course Offerings and Descriptions- pages 16-57 Index- pages 56-60
Course Levels
• Level 6 – Academic• Level 7 – Articulated• Level 8 – Honors• Level 9 – Advanced Placement and
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How do you know what level
course your child should take?
Things to considerRecommendation of 8th grade teacherStudent/Parent inputMiddle School Counselor
Future plansStudies have shown a high correlation between the level of classes taken in high school and success in college.
What does a 9th Grader sign up for?
• 8 total credits
• English, Math, Social Studies and Science
• Freshmen Seminar
ELECTIVE CHOICES• PE I and Health I
• Foundations of Technology• Fine Arts
• World Language• Business
• Agriculture Sciences
MANCHESTER VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL-9th GRADE COURSE OFFERINGS 2010-2011 DIRECTIONS: Place a check in the box preceding each course selected. Please use pencil.
SUBJECT Course # Course Title CRApproval Required SUBJECT Course # Course Title CR
Approval
RequiredENGLISH 050011R English 1 AND 1.0 HEALTH/ 300006R Health 1 0.5(Select 1) 801116R Reading/Freshman Seminar 1.0 YES: PHYSICAL ED. 250006R Physical Education 1 0.5
050016R English 1 AND 1.0 (Select 1) 650016A Band 1: Concert Band AND 1.0801116R Freshman Seminar 1.0 YES: 300006A Health 1 AND 0.5050118R Honors English 1 AND 1.0 250006A Physical Education 1 0.5801118R Honors Freshman Seminar 1.0 YES: 652416A Orchestra AND 1.0051018R Honors GP Lit & Comp AND 1.0 300006A Health 1 AND 0.5801118R Honors Freshman Seminar 1.0 YES: 250006A Physical Education 1 0.5
654816A Chorus 1 AND 1.0MATHEMATICS 201716R Algebra 1/DA Part A 1.0 300006A Health 1 AND 0.5(Select 1) 202016R Algebra 1/DA Part B 1.0 YES: 250006A Physical Education 1 0.5
201816R Algebra 1/Data Analysis 1.0 YES:202216R Interm. Algebra/DA (Prereq: Alg I) 1.0 YES: AGRISCIENCE 500016R Introduction to Agriscience 1.0202218R Honors Intermediate Algebra/DA 1.0 YES:203918R Hon Geometry(Prereq: Inter. Alg) 1.0 YES: FINE ARTS 600016R Art I 1.0 _______ _______________________ ___ YES: 656916R Exploring Music 1.0Course # Course Title Credit 060506R Drama I 0.5
061006R Drama II (Prereq: Drama I) 0.5SCIENCE 155316R Conceptual Physics 1.0 YES: 657016R Dance 1 1.0(Select 1) 155318R Honors Concept. Physics AND 1.0 652516A Ensemble (Perc.)Participation 1.0 YES:
151618R Honors Chemistry 1 1.0 YES: 651718A Honors Jazz Ensemble 1.0 YES:650016A Band 1 (See Social Studies or Health/PhEd)
SOCIAL 100316R US History 1.0 YES: 652416RA Orchestra (See Social Studies or Health/PhEd)STUDIES 100318R Honors US History 1.0 YES: 654816A Chorus I (See Social Studies or Health/PhEd)(Select 1) 650016A Band 1: Concert Band AND 1.0 ___________ _____________________ ____ YES:
100316A US History 1.0 YES: Course # Course Title Credit 650016A Band 1: Concert Band AND 1.0
100318A Honors US History 1.0 YES: TECHNOLOGY ED 450216R Foundations of Technology 1.0654816A Chorus 1 AND 1.0 100316A US History 1.0 YES: WORLD 700016R Spanish I 1.0
654816A Chorus I AND 1.0 LANGUAGES 700116R Spanish II (Prereq: Spanish I) 1.0100318A Honors US History 1.0 YES: 702016R French I 1.0
652416A Orchestra AND 1.0 702316R French II (Prereq: French I) 1.0100316A US History 1.0 YES:
652416A Orchestra AND 1.0 BUSINESS ED 350616R Business Comm. & Keyboard 1.0100318A Honors US History 1.0 YES: 350517R Business Principles & Pract. 1.0
CHOOSE 2 ALTERNATIVE COURSES:
ALTERNATE 1
TOTAL CREDITS CHOSEN MUST EQUAL 8 (EIGHT). Course # Course Title Credit
TOTAL CREDITS: ALTERNATE 2
Course # Course Title Credit
9th Grade Core Requirements 9th Grade Electives
Mav Maverick9th grade
How to fill out the Course Selection Sheet
• Keep the Program of Studies as a resource.
• Use PENCIL.• Must total 8 credits.• Use the level of classes suggested by
your middle school teachers or counselor.
• Complete left side of page first.• Must choose Alternatives: One full
credit and one ½ credit class. Please choose these classes carefully!
• Return course selection sheet to the middle school on or before February 10th
Things to consider or not to do…
• DON’T take a class because you “like who teaches it.” Remember that staffing changes from year to year.• DON’T sign up for classes just because a friend is signing up for that course. Most courses have multiple sections and you cannot pick the section you are taking.•DO remember this is high school and EVERY grade you earn can make an impact on your future plans.
Dates to Remember
February 2nd: Counselors went to North Carroll Middle
February 10th: Course Selection sheets due to middle school counselors
August 14th: Fall Sports tryouts(must have completed physicals)
August 26th: New Student Orientation
August 31st: First day of school