Sherwood High School
Preparing for
the 2010 –
2011 School
Year!
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 grade of B or better
 3 - 4 credits of Science with grade of B or
better
 2 or more credits in Foreign Language
with grade of B or better, or 2 or more
credits in Advanced Technology with
grade of B or better
PSAT
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For 11th grade students:
The test enters them into competitions for scholarship programs
conducted by the National Merit Scholarship Corporation, the
National Achievement Scholarship Program, and the Hispanic
Scholar Program, and other organizations that use PSAT/NMSQT
scores.
The test enables students to identify colleges that offer programs at
an appropriate level of challenge, and to be contacted by colleges
seeking qualified applicants.
The test assists the school to guide your student to specific supports
as he/she prepares for the SAT later in the year.
The test prepares students for the SAT.
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
Comparing the ACT and SAT
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Structure
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Content
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SAT- Three sections of Reading, Math, and Writing
ACT- Four sections of English, Math, Reading, and Science Reasoning.
SAT- Math covers arithmetic, algebra and up to geometry. There is no science
content. Reading covers sentence completions, short and long critical reading
passages, reading comprehension. Writing includes an essay, and questions
testing grammar, usage, and word choice.
ACT- Math covers intermediate algebra, geometry, up to trigonometry. Science
covers charts and experiments. Reading covers passages of prose fiction, social
science, humanities, and natural science. English stresses grammar.
Method of scoring
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SAT- Scores are adjusted for guessing.
ACT- Scores are based on number of right answers. No penalty for guessing.
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 11 Honors
English 12 Honors
AP Literature &
Composition
English 10 On Level
AP Language &
Composition
Electives Grades 10 - 12:
Radio Production
Journalism
Yearbook
Theatre
Creative Writing
World Literature
English 12 On Level
AP Language &
Composition
ESOL Language classes
satisfy English
requirement
Social Studies
US History
Honors US History
NSL
Honors NSL
MW History
AP NSL
Honors
MW History
AP
MW 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
Mathematics
Algebra 1 SP or DP
Geometry SP or DP
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)
Other Electives
Fine 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
Technology
Grade 9: Foundations of Technology*, Computer Science, Software
Applications, Television, Pre-Engineering, Technological Innovations, Intro to
Engineering Design*, Principles of Engineering*
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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
Academies at SHS
Academy of Arts and
Humanities
Academy of Science
Academy of Business
Academy of Engineering
and Technology
Pathways …
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Arts and Humanities: Early Child Development, Print
and Broadcast Media, Visual/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
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Engineering and Technology: Engineering, Oracle
Pathway, Interactive Media Production, and Simulation
and Gaming
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?
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 in
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 Pathway
in Business Academy
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
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
Registration Form
(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.
Q and A