Sherwood High School
Preparing for
the 2010 –
2011 School
Year!
Counselor Perspective
Selecting courses to meet graduation requirements
Selecting rigorous courses for college/ career readiness
Getting students more interested and involved
Opening the door to career pathways – Academies
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.
 Students’ schedules should contain honors
and Advanced Placement courses.
 Students must complete 22 credits (28
possible in a full-time four-year program)
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Graduation Requirements
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English (4 credits)
Social Studies (3 credits)
Science (3 credits)
Math (4 credits)
Technology (1 credit)
Fine Arts (1 credit)
Physical Education (1 credit)
Health (1/2 credit)
Program Completion
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Foreign Language (2 credits), or
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Advanced Technology (2 credits), or
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Career Development Program
Additional Graduation
Requirements
 Student
Service Learning Hours
(75 hours)
 High School Assessments
(combined total of 1602)
 Algebra/data analysis
 Biology
 NSL Government
 English 10
Planning for College/Career
Rigor
 Mathematics courses beyond Algebra II
and Geometry with a grade of B or better
 3 - 4 credits of Science with a grade of B or
better
 2 or more credits in Foreign Language with
a grade of B or better, or 2 or more credits
in Advanced Technology with a grade of B
or better
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Planning for College/Career
 Most
colleges look for foreign languages.
 Score of 1650 or higher on SAT I or 24 or
higher on ACT or both
 A cumulative GPA of 3.0 or better on a
4.0 scale
 Internships related to field of interest
for some students
Marketability for College:
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Strong G.P.A.
Honors and Advanced Placement courses
Strong SAT and/or ACT scores
Athletics and/or Service and/or Extracurricular activities
Internships or work experiences related to
field of interest
Courses
 English
 Social
Studies
 Science
 Mathematics
 Other
English
English 9 Honors
English 9 On Level
9th Grade Elective:
Theatre
English 10 Honors
English 10 On Level
Journalism
Yearbook
Theatre
Creative Writing
World Literature
English 11 Honors
AP Lang
English 12 Honors
AP Lit
AP Lang
Electives Grades 10 - 12:
English 12 On Level
ESOL Language classes
satisfy English
requirement
Social Studies
US History
Honors
US History
NSL
Honors NSL
AP NSL
MW History
Honors
MW History
AP NSL
9th Grade
10th Grade
AP
MW History
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
Mathematics
Algebra 1
SP or DP
Geometry SP or DP
Bridge to
Algebra 2
Algebra 2
SP - Single Period, DP - Double Period
Pre-Calculus
Electives: Quantitative Literacy, Business
Math, Statistics , AP Statistics
Calculus
AP/Applications
Science
H Matter & Energy
H Biology
Biology
H Biology
Biology
H Chemistry
Chemistry
H Chemistry
Chemistry
Elective
H Physics
Physics
Elective
H Physics
H Biology DP Sem 1
H Chemistry DP Sem 2
Elective
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
9th Grade
10th Grade
11th Grade
Foreign Language
French – Spanish
Level 1
Level 2
Level 3 Regular
Level 3
Honors
Level 4
Honors
Level 5
Honors
Italian is offered through level four
AP Spanish
(Language
and Literature)
AP French
(Language)
Physical 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)
Health
Comprehensive
Health
On-level or Honors
Required
Family Life and
Human Development
Elective course
Other Electives
Fine Arts
Grade 9: Any Level 1 Course (Ceramics 1, Digital Arts 1,
Photography 1, Foundations of Art, Art and Culture, Chorus 1, Piano,
Guitar, Electronic Music, Concert Band (former training required),
Jazz Band (former training required)
Grades 10 – 12: Level 1 courses or upper level courses
Technology
Grade 9: Foundations of Technology*, Computer Science, Software Applications,
Television, Pre-Engineering, Technological Innovations, Intro to Engineering Design*
Grades 10 – 12: Upper level courses and Academies
(Horticulture, Medical Careers,
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Travel and Tourism, Hospitality Management), Radio Production, Principles of
Engineering*
*Satisfies technology requirement for class of 2012 and beyond
Academies at Sherwood
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.
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.
Academies at Sherwood
Components to each Academy:
 Coursework: 3 credits of required and elective
courses in the pathway.
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Capstone Experience: 1 credit from either
college course, internship, or guided research.
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Participation in value-added activities:
field trips, guest speakers, college visits, activities,
etc.
Value Added
 Certifications
 Guest
speakers in each area
 Field trips related to pathway
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Example: open heart surgery observation
 Clubs
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Example: Engineers Without Borders and
Green Team
Pathways …
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Arts and Humanities: Early Child Development, Print
and Broadcast Media, Visual Arts, Performing Arts,
Global Studies
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Business: Business Administration and Management,
Accounting, Hospitality Management, NAF Academy of
Hospitality and Tourism
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Science: Environmental Science, Medical Careers and
Health Professions, Horticulture
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Engineering and Technology: Engineering,
Simulation, Gaming, and Programming
Sample: Global Studies Pathway in
Arts and Humanities Academy
Required:
• Global Issues of the Twentieth Century (.5)
• One additional credit in foreign language beyond the required
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, Philosophy,
Art & Culture, AP Art History, International Business, International
Cultures and Cuisines, Dance as a Fine Art, International Sports, AP US
History*, World Literature, AP Economics (Micro and/or Macro), AP
Comparative Government and Politics
* If not used to fulfill graduation requirements
“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 Pathway
in Business Academy
Required:
• Accounting A/B
• Advanced Accounting A/B
• Entrepreneurship and Business Management 1A/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
Pathway 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
How to sign-up for your
Academy?
•Fill out last page of registration card
Dates to Note
January 27
Presentation of Academies to rising 10th grade students
January 28
Evening program for parents of students going into grades 9 – 12:
6 - 7 p.m. – Course Fair for parents of rising 10-12 grades
Presentation of Academies
7 – 8:00 p.m. – Grade level meetings
January 29
Course Fair during the day for students in grades 9 – 11
February 17 – Registration due from rising 10th – 12th graders
May 11 – Course selections sent home with 4th marking period
interims for verification
Q and A