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QHS COURSE SELECTION 2013-2014 Finding Program of Studies on our website: Log on to the Quincy Public Schools website at www.quincypublicschools.

1 QHS COURSE SELECTION Finding Program of Studies on our website: Log on to the Quincy Public Schools website at Go to Schools High Schools choose high school Guidance (on left menu). For QHS: the Program of Studies is at the top of the page. For NQHS: scroll down under Guidance Services to find the Program of Studies. Course Eligibility Requirements Prerequisites: Students must pass each year of a course within the subject area before taking the next course in the sequence. To continue in each sequential course of studies, a student should attain teacher approval or the following: level: Minimum grade 75 Advanced level: Minimum grade 80 To advance to a higher level of studies a student should attain teacher approval or: A final average of 90 or higher at the level to move to A final average of 90 or higher at the level to move to Advanced Some courses may have additional pre-requisites. See course description for additional information.

2 Frank C. Santoro, Principal, Quincy High School Ellen G. Murray, Assistant Principal Steven Johnston, Dean Karen McPartlin, Dean Kevin Carey, Dean Ellen Sullivan, Dean Paula McGeady, QHS Department Head, Student Support Services Guidance Office: Should you have questions, feel free to call the phone number listed, and speak to a department head who will be happy to answer your questions and assist you. DEPARTMENT DEPARTMENT HEAD PHONE #. Counseling/Guidance Paula McGeady Career &Technical Education Gina Scanlan English Michael Ellis Foreign Language Edie Kabakoff-Boynton Mathematics Evelyn Ryan Science Edward Smith Social Studies Kevin Bell Special Education Lorraine Kusy Teen Mothers Program Noreen O Connell REV /15/13

3 The Course Selection Chart shown below is designed to assist parents and students in selecting one or more courses that align with the English Department. Please note that students must pass a full year of English (5 points) every year; accumulating 20 points to qualify for graduation. The chart represents a suggested sequence of courses in the English Department by level. Students are required to meet all prerequisites and must obtain parent and teacher approval. Further information is available in the Program of Studies online at under QHS Guidance. See front cover for detailed location instructions. ENGLISH Student Assigned by ELL Teacher Advanced 0198 Transitional English English English English Transitional English English English English 12 or 0113 English English English British Literature 0124 AP Language and Composition 0134 AP Literature and Composition Two half-year electives excluding 0142 and 0150 & 12 Electives Half-Year 2.5 points 0175 Film Studies (S); 0165 Sights, Sounds in Poetry (S); 0185 Sports Literature (S) 0176 Film Studies (H); 0166 Sights, Sounds in Poetry (H); 0186 Sports Literature (H) 0142 Journalism (H); 0150 Creative Writing (H) MCAS Prep Gr. 9, 10, 11, ELA Skills Plus QUINCY HIGH SCHOOL Page 3 of 14 School Year

4 The Course Selection Chart shown below is designed to assist parents and students in selecting one or more courses that align with the standards of the Math Department. Please note that students must pass each year of a mathematics course before taking the next sequential course. Students must take three full years of Math (5 points); accumulating 15 points to qualify for graduation. A fourth year of Math is recommended. The chart represents a suggested sequence of courses in the Math Department by level. Students are required to meet all pre-requisites and must obtain parent and teacher approval. Please refer to the Program of Studies for course descriptions. Further information is available in the Program of Studies online at under QHS Guidance. See front cover for detailed location instructions. MATH Department Head approval required Advanced Advanced 1102 Algebra Algebra Algebra Algebra Geometry and 1011 Algebra Boost 1016 Geometry 1012 Geometry 1013 Geometry 1014 Geometry and 1024 Algebra Algebra Algebra 1 Part B 1022 Algebra Algebra Pre-calculus 1025 Pre-calculus 1029 Algebra Algebra 3 & Trigonometry 1063 Pre-Calculus 1064 AP Calculus A/B 1064 AP Calculus A/B Gr. 10, 11, & 12 Electives: Full Year 5 points Gr. 10, Introduction to Programming & Statistics A Gr. 10, 11, Mathematics Independent Study H Gr. 11, AP Computer Science A 1114 AP Statistics A QUINCY HIGH SCHOOL Page 4 of 14 School Year

5 The Course Selection Chart shown below is designed to assist parents and students in selecting one or more courses that align with the Science Department. Please note that students must take three full years of Science (5 points); accumulating 15 points to qualify for graduation. It is strongly recommended that students preparing for college follow a four-year sequence of science courses, usually a ninth grade science, biology, chemistry, and physics, at the honors or advanced level. The chart represents a suggested sequence of courses in the Science Department by level. Students are required to meet all pre-requisites and must obtain parent and teacher approval. Further information is available in the Program of Studies online at under QHS Guidance. See front cover for detailed location instructions. SCIENCE (College Prep) Technology Advanced Advanced Accelerated (test into) 2004 Integrated Science 2092 Life & Physical Science 2092 Life & Physical Science 2063 Earth & Physical Science 2065 Earth & Physical Science 2014 Biology 2007 Conceptual Biology 2012 Biology 2006 Science Technology & Engineering S 2013 Biology 2014 Biology 2024 Chemistry 2020 Chemistry for Changing Times 2022 Chemistry 2730 Principles of Technology S or 2735 Principles of Technology H 2023 Chemistry 2024 Chemistry 2034 Physics 2730 Principles of Technology S 2032 Physics 2745 Principles of Technology 2 H Or 2032 Physics 2033 Physics 2034 Physics Advanced Placement science from below Gr. 11 & 12 Electives; Full-Year: 2072 Marine Science (S); 2082 Horticulture (S) ; 2083 Horticulture (H); 2051 Meteorology (H) 2832 Human Anatomy (S), 2845 Anatomy and Physiology (H) 2045 AP Chemistry (A), 2046 AP Biology (A), 2047 AP Physics (A), 2048 AP Environmental Science (A) QUINCY HIGH SCHOOL Page 5 of 14 School Year

6 The Course Selection Chart shown below is designed to assist parents and students in selecting one or more courses that align with the Social Studies Department. Please note that students must pass a full year of Social Studies (5 points) every year; accumulating 20 points to qualify for graduation. The chart represents a suggested sequence of courses in the Social Studies Department by level. Students are required to meet all pre-requisites and must obtain parent and teacher approval. Further information is available in the Program of Studies online at under QHS Guidance. See front cover for detailed location instructions. SOCIAL STUDIES Advanced 3102 World History 3103 World History 3104 World History 3012 Modern World 3016 US History I 3013 Modern World 3017 US History I 3014 Modern World 3018 US History I 3022 US History US History AP US History 3092 Post WW II PLUS another 2.5 course: 3031 Contemporary Issues 3095 Asian World 3142 Intro Criminal Law 3745 Human Behavior 3093 Post WW II PLUS another 2.5 course 3032 Contemporary Issues 3096 Asian World 3143 Intro Criminal Law 3746 Human Behavior 3084 AP US Government & Politics or 3035 AP Modern European History or 3054 AP Psychology or 3063 AP Economics Students must take Post WW II History plus another 2.5 required course to total 5 points. Gr. 11 & 12 Electives; Full-Year: 3034 Modern European History (H)*, 3035 AP Modern European History* 5 point 3052 Psychology (S), 3053 Psychology (H), 3054 AP Psychology (A) 3082 U.S. Government (S), 3083 U.S. Government (H) 3062 Economics (H), 3063 AP Economics (A) 3084 AP U.S. Government and Politics (A)* Gr. 11 & 12 Electives; Half-Year: 3031 Contemporary Issues (S)*, 3032 Contemporary Issues (H)* 2.5 point 3095 Asian World (S), 3096 Asian World (H) 3142 Introduction to Criminal Law (S), 3143 Introduction to Criminal Law (H) 3745 Human Behavior (S), 3746 Human Behavior (H) * Only QUINCY HIGH SCHOOL Page 6 of 14 School Year

7 The Course Selection Chart shown below is designed to assist parents and students in selecting one or more courses that align with the Foreign Language Department. Please note that students are required to pass a two-year sequence of a Foreign Language (5 points); accumulating 10 points to qualify for graduation. It should be noted that all Massachusetts state colleges/universities include 2 years of high school foreign language study as an admission requirement. Most private colleges/universities seek 3 or more years of preparation in this area. The chart represents a suggested sequence of courses in the Foreign Language Department by level. Students are required to meet all pre-requisites and must obtain parent and teacher approval. Further information is available in the Program of Studies online at under QHS Guidance. See front cover for detailed location instructions. FOREIGN LANGUAGE FRENCH 4112 French French French French French French French French French 5 Advanced 4114 French 1 A 4124 French 2 A 4134 French 3 A 4146 French 4 A 4154 AP French 5 ITALIAN LATIN 4312 Italian Italian Italian Italian Italian Italian Italian 4 SPANISH 4413 Latin Latin Latin Latin Spanish Spanish Spanish Spanish Spanish Spanish Spanish Spanish Spanish 5 Advanced 4524 Spanish 2A 4534 Spanish 3A 4546 Spanish 4 A 4554 AP Spanish 5 MANDARIN Advanced 4612 Mandarin Mandarin Mandarin Mandarin Mandarin Mandarin Mandarin AP Chinese Language QUINCY HIGH SCHOOL Page 7 of 14 School Year

8 The Course Selection Chart shown below is designed to assist parents and students in selecting one or more courses that align with the English Language Learner interest areas. Please note that it is not necessary to take ALL THE COURSES listed under a specific pathway. The chart represents suggested courses. Further information is available in the Program of Studies online at under QHS Guidance. See front cover for detailed location instructions ENGLISH LANGUAGE LEARNERS ELL ENGLISH Department head approval required LEVEL 0 1 LEVEL 2 LEVEL 3 LEVEL Beginning 0291 Beginning 0292 Beginning 0295 Integrated Academics 0278 Skills Literacy Literacy Low Intermediate 0284 Low Intermediate 0288 Skills Literacy Intermediate 0294 Intermediate 0298 Skills Literacy 4 ELL MATHEMATICS Department head approval required 0296 Advanced 0297 Advanced 1280 ELL Math S 1281 ELL Math H Note: This is a transitional course for ELL students. A placement test is required to determine when student is ready to be placed into a course in regular math program. ELL SCIENCE Department head approval required ELL SOCIAL STUDIES Department head approval required 2280 ELL Science () 2011 ELL Biology (Grades 10 and up) 2018 ELL Foundations of Natural Science (Grades 10 and up) 3278 ELL World History (for freshman only) 3280 ELL Civics (grades only) 3281 ELL US History 2 (grades only) 3283 ELL American Growth (grade 12 only) NOTE: English Language Learners are tested for proficiency to determine their starting point and course placement. ELL students transition from beginner, low intermediate, intermediate, and advanced courses. Once a student has finished this progression they are put into regular course programs. Students may start at any given level as determined by proficiency and department head. QUINCY HIGH SCHOOL Page 8 of 14 School Year

9 Every incoming grade nine student is scheduled into Freshman Seminar**. Each term showcases the technical areas at Quincy High School and challenges students to develop skills necessary to compete in the 21 st Century. Information is available in the Program of Studies online at under QHS Guidance. See front cover for detailed location instructions. Career and Technical Education Majors 8192 Freshman Seminar S 8193 Freshman Seminar H Career and Technical Education Majors are 2 and 3 year sequential programs. Automotive Technology 7111/7112 Automotive Technology 1 S/H (10) 7114/7115 Automotive Technology 2 S/H (15) 7117/7118 Automotive Technology 3 S/H (15) 5140 CAD/Blueprint Reading S 9, 10, 11, 12 (2.5) 5304 Welding Technology Intro S 10, 11, 12 (5) Broadcasting Technology 7140/7141 Broadcasting Technology 1 S/H (5) 7143/7144 Broadcasting Technology 2 S/H (10) 7146/7147 Broadcasting Technology 3 S/H (10) 7148/7149 Broadcasting Major S/H (10) 5012 Computer Applications 1S 9, 10, 11, 12 (2.5) 5076 Public Speaking H 11, 12 (2.5) 0175 Film Studies S 11, 12 (2.5) 0150 Creative Writing 11, 12 (2.5) Business Technology 7120/7121 Business Technology 1 S/H (5) 7123/7124 Business Technology 2 S/H (10) 7126/7127 Business Technology 3 S/H (10) 5012 Computer Applications 1S 9, 10, 11, 12 (2.5) 5076 Public Speaking H 11, 12 (2.5) 5212/5213 International Business S/H 11, 12 (2.5) Carpentry Technology 7130/7131 Carpentry 1 S/H (5) 7133/7134 Carpentry 2 S/H (10) 7136/7137 Carpentry 3 S/H (10) Culinary Arts 7160/7161 Culinary Arts 1 S/H (5) 7163/7164 Culinary Arts 2 S/H (15) 7166/7167 Culinary Arts 3 S/H (15) 5232/5233 Entrepreneurship S/H 9, 10, 11, 12 (2.5) 6212/6213 Art 1 S/H 9, 10, 11, 12 (5) 2082 Horticulture S 10, 11, 12 (5) 5076 Public Speaking H 11, 12 (2.5) Early Education and Care 7261/7262 Health and Human Services S/H (5) 7281/7282 Early Education and Care 1 S/H (10) 7284/7285 Early Education and Care 2 S/H (15) 5076 Public Speaking H 11, 12 (2.5) 3052/3053 Psychology S/H or 11, 12 (5) 3745/3746 Human Behavior S/H 11, 12 (2.5) 6212/6213 Art 1 S/H 9, 10, 11, 12 (5) Electrical Technology 7170/7171 Electrical Technology 1 S/H (5) 7173/7174 Electrical Technology 2 S/H (10) 7176/7177 Electrical Technology 3 S/H (10) 5140 CAD/Blueprint Reading S 9, 10, 11, 12 (2.5) 5304 Welding Technology Intro S 10, 11, 12 (5) 5140 CAD/Blueprint Reading S 9, 10, 11, 12 (2.5) 5304 Welding Technology Intro S 10, 11, 12 (5) QUINCY HIGH SCHOOL Page 9 of 14 School Year

10 Career and Technical Education Majors Continued Engineering Technology / Project Lead the Way 7249 Intro to Engineering Design H (5) 7248 Principles of Engineering A (5) 7255 Digital Electronics A (5) 7256 Computer Integrated Manufacturing A (5) 7259 Engineering Design & Development A (5) 5140 CAD/Blueprint Reading S 9, 10, 11, 12 (2.5) 5304 Welding Technology Intro S 10, 11, 12 (5) 7253 Biotechnical Engineering A 11, 12 (5) 7254 Civil Engineering & Architecture A 11, 12 (5) Fashion Technology 7342/7343 Fashion Design 1 S/H* (5) 7344/7345 Fashion Design 2 S/H (5) 7346/7347 Fashion Design Major S/H (10) 6212/6213 Art 1 S/H 9, 10, 11, 12 (5) 6222/6223 Art 2 S/H 10, 11, 12 (5) 6232/6233 Art 3 S/H 11, 12 (5) Graphics & Visual Design 7190/7191 Graphics and Visual Design 1 S/H (5) 7193/7194 Graphics and Visual Design 2 S/H (10) 7196/7197 Graphics and Visual Design 3 S/H (10) 6212/6213 Art 1 S/H 9, 10, 11, 12 (5) 6222/6223 Art 2 S/H 10, 11, 12 (5) 6232/6233 Art 3 S/H 11, 12 (5) 5309 Publishing/Yearbook H 12 (5) Health Care Technology 7261/7262 Health and Human Services S/H (5) 7264/7265 Health Care Technology S/H (10) 7273/7274 Health Care Technology 2 S/H (10) or 7267/7268 Patient Care S/H (10) Information Technology 7321 Information Technology 1 H (5) 7324 Information Technology 2 H (10) 7327 Information Technology 3 H (10) 7255 Digital Electronics A 11, 12 (5) 1097 Computer Science AP 12 (5) Plumbing Technology 7230/7231 Plumbing Technology 1 S/H (5) 7233/7234 Plumbing Technology 2 S/H (10) 7236/7237 Plumbing Technology 3 S/H (10) 5140 CAD/Blueprint Reading S 9, 10, 11, 12 (2.5) 5304 Welding Technology Intro S 10, 11, 12 (5) Protective Services 7200/7201 Protective Services 1 S/H (5) 7203/7204 Protective Services 2 S/H (10) 7206/7207 Protective Services 3 S/H (10) 5076 Public Speaking H 11, 12 (2.5) 3142/3143 Criminal Law S/H 11, 12 (2.5) 3052/3053 Psychology S/H 11, 12 (5) Welding/Metal Technology 7220/7221 Welding/Metal Technology 1 S/H (5) 7223/7224 Welding/Metal Technology 2 S/H (10) 7226/7227 Welding/Metal Technology 3 S/H (10) 5140 CAD/Blueprint Reading S 9, 10, 11, 12 (2.5) 6212/6213 Art 1 S/H 9, 10, 11, 12 (5) 3052/3053 Psychology S/H or 11, 12 (5) 3745/3746 Human Behavior S/H 11, 12 (2.5) 2832 Human Anatomy S or 11, 12 (5) 2845 Anatomy and Physiology H 12 (5) QUINCY HIGH SCHOOL Page 10 of 14 School Year

11 The Course Selection Chart shown below is designed to assist parents and students in selecting one or more courses that align with the Electives interest areas. Please note that it is not necessary to take ALL THE COURSES listed under a specific pathway. The chart represents suggested courses. Please refer to the Program of Studies for course descriptions. Further information is available in the Program of Studies online at under QHS Guidance. See front cover for detailed location instructions. ELECTIVES Business Electives 5232/5233 Entrepreneurship S/H 9, 10, 11, 12 (2.5) 5280 ELL Business I S** 10, 11, 12 (5) 5175 Entertainment Management S 10, 11, 12 (2.5) 5176 Marketing S 10, 11, 12 (2.5) 5076 Public Speaking H 11, 12 (2.5) 5173 Management and Economics H 10, 11, 12 (5) 5212/5213 International Business S/H 11, 12 (2.5) Career and Technical Education Introduction Courses 5331/5332 Robotics Intro S/H 9, 10, 11, 12 (2.5) 5303/5333 Broadcasting Intro S/H 9, 10, 11, 12 (5) 5352 Fashion Design Intro S 9, 10, 11, 12 (5) 5300 Engineering Intro H 9, 10, 11, 12 (5) 5302 Culinary Arts Intro S 10, 11, 12 (5) 5304 Welding Technology Intro S 10, 11, 12 (5) Publishing and Graphics College Accounting 5103 College Accounting 1 H 10, 11, 12 (5) 5113 College Accounting 2 H 11, 12 (5) 5123 College Accounting 3 H 12 (5) 5124 College Accounting 3A 12 (5) Computer Skills 5140 CAD/Blueprint Reading S 9, 10, 11, 12 (2.5) 5306 Graphic Imaging Intro S 10, 11, 12 (5) 5309 Publishing/Yearbook H*** 12 (5) Leadership 5284 Student Leadership 1 H*** 10, 12 (5) 5285 Student Leadership 2 H*** 12 (5) 5012 CompApps 1: MS Word Skills S 9, 10, 11, 12 (2.5) 5014 CompApps 2: Intro to MS Office S 9, 10, 11, 12 (2.5) 5194 CompApps 3: Advance Word/PowerPoint H 10, 11, 12 (2.5) 5195 CompApps 4: Excel/Access H 10, 11, 12 (2.5) 5097/5098 Technology for the 21st Century S/H 9, 10, 11, 12 (2.5) ** For students specifically approved for the English as a Second Language Program only. *** Cooperating teacher approval required. QUINCY HIGH SCHOOL Page 11 of 14 School Year

12 The Course Selection Chart shown below is designed to assist parents and students in selecting one or more courses that align with the Electives interest areas. Please note that it is not necessary to take ALL THE COURSES listed under a specific pathway. The chart represents suggested courses. Please refer to the Program of Studies for course descriptions. Further information is available in the Program of Studies online at under QHS Guidance. See front cover for detailed location instructions. ELECTIVES continued Art 6212 Art 1 * 6262 Digital Photography Art Digital Photography Art Art Major / Portfolio 6213 Art 1 * 6263 Digital Photography Art Digital Photography Art Digital Art and Design 6243 Art Major / Portfolio 6256 Art History 6284 Digital Portfolio Music Theater 6303 Band * 6306 Band Experience (2.5) * 6313 Choir * 6353 Choir Experience (2.5) * 6383 Jazz/Rock Ensembles * 5 Point Courses 6347 Acting * 6327 Introduction to Theater * 6399 Artistry Independent Study 6320 Theatre Experience Interdisciplinary Elective Grades 9-12 Physical Education 1080 Academic Decathlon (H) (2.5) 1090 Academic Decathlon (H) (2.5) 1 Point Course 9200 Physical Education* * These courses are available to grade 9 students. QUINCY HIGH SCHOOL Page 12 of 14 School Year

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14 Quincy School Committee The Honorable Thomas P. Koch, Chair Barbara J. Isola, Vice-Chair Paul L. Bregoli Kathleen E. Hubley Emily A. Lebo Anne M. Mahoney David F. McCarthy Dr. Richard DeCristofaro, Superintendent of Schools and Secretary to the School Committee The Quincy Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, or handicap, in its educational activities or employment practices as required by Title IX of the 1972 Federal Education Amendments, by Section 504 of the 1973 Rehabilitation Act, and by Chapter 622 of the General Laws for the State of Massachusetts. Quincy Public Schools

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