CONTENTS. iii Department Teacher Recommendation Process for Upperclassmen

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1 CONTENTS i Administrative/Counseling/Resource Teacher Contact Information ii Course Offerings Key iii Department Teacher Recommendation Process for Upperclassmen 1. English Language Arts Course Offerings 3. Mathematics Course Offerings 5. Science Course Offerings 6. Social Studies Course Offerings 8.World Languages Course Offerings 11 Fine Arts Course Offerings (Music, Theater, Art History, & Visual Arts) 15 Health & Physical Education Course Offerings 16 Computer Science Course Offerings 17 Career & Technology Education (CTE): Internship Programs & Programs of Study (POS) Offerings Applied Educational Leadership (AEL) Program Career Internship Program Broadcast Media POS Business Administration POS College/Career Research and Development POS Computer Programming POS 22 Academic Support: ARS, Bridge, LAD, & Resource 24 Creative and Performing Arts Signature Program 25 Mathematics, Technology, and Science (MTS) Signature Program 26 Dual Enrollment at Montgomery College 27 Intent to take Health Class during Summer School or On-line Contract 29 Time Management Chart Form 31 Change Course Form This Course Offerings Booklet is a supplement to the MCPS Course Bulletin located on MCPS s website: The MCPS graduation requirements are located on MCPS s website:

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3 CONTACT INFORMATION ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF Dr. Joan C. Benz, Principal Ms. Doreen Brandes, Assistant Principal Dr. La Faye Burris, Assistant School Administrator Mr. Stephen Reck, Assistant Principal Mr. Bradley W. Rohner, Assistant Principal COUNSELING STAFF Ms. Jennifer Oristian, Resource Counselor Mr. Robert Bean, Counselor Mr. Gary Carter, Counselor Ms. Marcia Johnson, Counselor Mrs. Tiffany Kaufman, Counselor Ms. Angela Mastromatteo, Counselor Ms. Puja Sharma, Counselor Ms. Makeyda Soriano, Counselor Ms. Kari Lantos, Registrar Ms. Susan Parket, Counseling Office Secretary Ms. Tina Tomblin, Counseling Office Secretary Ms. Luana Zimmerman, Career/College Information Coordinator RESOURCE TEACHERS Ms. Jennifer Miller, English Language Arts Ms. Audrey Phillips, Mathematics Mr. Gary Rogers, Science Mr. Rodney Van Tassell, Social Studies Ms. Lois Laclef, World Languages Mr. Paul Dermont, Fine Arts Mr. Tim Lowe, Health/Physical Education & Computer Science/Technology Ms. Jan Shapiro, Bridge Services Ms. Tishya Soni-Chopra, ARS/Austism/LAD/Resource Ms. Deanna Svrcek, Signature Program Main Office Number: (301) Counseling Office Number: (301) i

4 COURSE OFFERINGS KEY This key is designed to help clarify the information about MCPS requirements in the courses that are offered at Winston Churchill HS. Prerequisite (P); Corequisite (C): MCPS course requirements Double Period (DP): Courses that require two periods, instead of the normal single period Triple Period (TP): Courses that require three periods, instead of the normal single period Honors (H) Courses: Provide expectations and opportunities for students to engage in more rigorous and complex content and processes and to develop authentic products that reflect the student s understanding of key concepts. Includes appropriate adaptations for enriched learning for pursuing in-depth studies that require abstract and higherorder thinking skills. These courses have the designated H in the beginning of the title. Advanced-Level (AL) Courses: Based on previous achievement in sequence of study. Includes appropriate adaptations for enriched learning for pursuing in-depth studies that require abstract and higher-order thinking skills. These courses have the designated AL in parenthesis next to the course title. Advanced Placement (AP) Courses: Meets College Board guidelines to accompany the Advanced Placements Examinations. A qualifying score on an AP exam may earn the student college credit or advanced standing in the subject in college. These courses have the designated AP in the beginning of the title. Technology Education (TE) Courses: To satisfy MSDE high school graduation requirements, students are required to take a state-approved technology courses. MCPS technology education courses that meet this requirement are designated TE in parentheses next to the title. Fine Art (FA) Courses To satisfy the fine arts requirement selected courses in art, dance, drama/theater, and music will be designated FA MCPS Courses-Related Fees ($): Specific courses have fees for items that are consumed or become personal property of the student. These courses have the designated $ next to the course title. Please note that all Advanced Placement (AP) courses have fees that are charged by College Board for the AP Examinations. Daily Homework Symbols: Each equals an estimated 10 minutes Each equals an estimated 5 minutes In general, the first semester of a course is a prerequisite for second semester. ii

5 DEPARTMENT TEACHER RECOMMENDATION PROCESS FOR UPPERCLASSMEN Math - Every teacher inputs recommendations, based on class performance and MCPS prerequisites/ co-requisites, for next course and level so that student and parent can make an educated decision about best placement. English - No teacher recommendations open access to all students based on grade level and MCPS required prerequisites/corequisites Social Studies - No teacher recommendations open access to all students based on grade level and MCPS required prerequisites/corequisites Science - Every teacher inputs recommendations, based on class performance and MCPS prerequisites/ co-requisites, for next course and level so that student and parent can make an educated decision about best placement. World Languages - All teachers will enter recommendations for students to continue at the highest level of study possible based on students current level of achievement and information about their academic goals Fine Arts - Every teacher recommends students to the next level course PE/Health - No teacher recommendations open access to all students Computer Science - Every teacher recommends students to the next level course iii

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7 ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS COURSE OFFERINGS COURSE TITLE GR SEM CODE PREREQUISITE/COREQUISITE English 9A English 9B H English 9A H English 9B English 10A (P) English 9 A/B English 10B H English 10A (P) English 9 A/B H English 10B H English 11A (P) English 10 A/B H English 11B AP Lang/Composition A (P) English 10 A/B AP Lang/Composition B H English 12A (P) English 11 A/B H English 12B AP Lit/Composition A (P) English 11 A/B AP Lit/Composition B College Test Prep May only be taken for one semester May only be taken for one semester African American Literature May only be taken for one semester May only be taken for one semester Culture in Literature May only be taken for one semester May only be taken for one semester Informative & Argumentative Speaking (P) English 10 A/B Oral Interpretation & Media Study (P) English 10 A/B See next page for additional English Language Art course offerings 1

8 ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS COURSE OFFERINGS Newspaper COURSE TITLE GR SEM CODE PREREQUISITE/COREQUISITE Journalism A Journalism B Techniques of Adv. Journalism (AL) (P) Journalism A/B Publications Editing & Layout (AL) (P) Journalism A/B Yearbook COURSE TITLE GR SEM CODE PREREQUISITE/COREQUISITE Journalism A Journalism B Techniques of Adv. Journalism (AL) (P) Journalism A/B Publications Editing & Layout (AL) (P) Journalism A/B Literary Magazine COURSE TITLE GR SEM CODE PREREQUISITE/COREQUISITE Journalism A Journalism B Techniques of Adv. Journalism (AL) (P) Journalism A/B Publications Editing & Layout (AL) (P) Journalism A/B 2

9 MATHEMATICS COURSE OFFERINGS COURSE TITLE GR SEM CODE PREREQUISITE/COREQUISITE Algebra 1A Algebra 1B Related Math A (C) Algebra 1 A/B Related Math B Geometry A (P) Algebra 1 A/B Geometry B H Geometry A (P) Algebra 1 A/B H Geometry B YR Algebra 2A (P) Algebra 1 A/B & Geometry A/B 2YR Algebra 2B Algebra 2A (P) Algebra 1 A/B & Geometry A/B Algebra 2B H Algebra 2A (P) Algebra 1 A/B & Geometry A/B H Algebra 2B Precalculus A (P) Algebra 2 A/B Precalculus B H Precalculus A (P) Algebra 2 A/B H Precalculus B Calculus w/ Applications A (AL) (P) Precalculus A/B Calculus w/ Applications B (AL) AP AB Calculus A (P) Precalculus A/B AP AB Calculus B AP BC Calculus A (P) H Precalculus A/B AP BC Calculus B Multivariable Calculus/DE A (AL) (P) AP BC Calculus A/B Multivariable Calculus/DE B (AL) Multivariable Calculus/DE A (AL) Teacher Recommendation AP BC Calculus B Teacher Recommendation Quantitative Literacy A (P) Algebra 2 A/B Quantitative Literacy B See next page for additional Math course offerings 3

10 MATHEMATICS COURSE OFFERINGS COURSE TITLE GR SEM CODE PREREQUISITE/COREQUISITE AP Statistics A (P) Algebra 2 A/B AP Statistics B Statistics & Mathematical Modeling A (P) Algebra 2 A/B Statistics & Mathematical Modeling B Linear Algebra Teacher Recommendation Complex Analysis Teacher Recommendation College Test Prep May only be taken for one semester May only be taken for one semester 4

11 SCIENCE COURSE OFFERINGS COURSE TITLE GR SEM CODE PREREQUISITE/COREQUISITE Biology A Biology B H Biology A H Biology B Chemistry A (P) Algebra 1 A/B; (C) Geometry A/B Chemistry B H Chemistry A (P) Algebra 1 A/B; (C) Geometry A/B H Chemistry B Physics A (C) Geometry A/B Physics B H Physics A (C) Geometry A/B H Physics B AP Physics 1A (P) Geometry A/B; (C) Algebra 2 A/B AP Physics 1B AP Chemistry A DP (P) Chemistry A/B; Algebra 2 A/B AP Chemistry B DP AP Biology A DP (P) Biology A/B; (C) Chemistry A/B AP Biology B DP AP Environmental Science A (P) Biology A/B; (C) Chemistry A/B AP Environmental Science B Anatomy & Physiology A (AL) (P) Biology A/B; (C) Chemistry A/B Anatomy & Physiology B (AL) Molecular Genetics A DP (AL) (P) Biology A/B, Chemistry A/B Molecular Genetics B DP (AL) AP Physics C A- Mechanics (P) Physics A/B and Precalculus A/B AP Physics C B- Mechanics AP Physics C A- Electricity/Magnetism (P) Physics A/B and Precalculus A/B AP Physics C B- Electricity/Magnetism Astronomy A Astronomy B

12 SOCIAL STUDIES COURSE OFFERINGS COURSE TITLE GR SEM CODE PREREQUISITE/COREQUISITE H U.S. History A H U.S. History B AP U.S. History A AP U.S. History B H NSL Government A H NSL Government B AP NSL Government A AP NSL Government B AP Comparative Gov t. A AP Comparative Gov t. B H Modern World History A H Modern World History B AP World History A AP World History B AP European History A AP European History B AP Psychology A AP Psychology B AP Human Geography A AP Human Geography B AP Microeconomics AP Macroeconomics H Cultural Anthropology A H Cultural Anthropology B Global Issues in the 21 st Century A Global Issues in the 21 st Century B Student Leadership A Student Leadership B See next page for additional Social Studies course offerings 6

13 SOCIAL STUDIES COURSE OFFERINGS COURSE TITLE GR SEM CODE PREREQUISITE/COREQUISITE Law May only be taken for one semester Philosophy May only be taken for one semester African American History May only be taken for one semester Sociology Sociology Research Project A (AL) Research Project B (AL)

14 WORLD LANGUAGES COURSE OFFERINGS American Sign Language (ASL) COURSE TITLE GRADE SEM. CODE American Sign Language 1A American Sign Language 1B PREREQUISITE American Sign Language 2A American Sign Language 2B Level 1 ASL A/B American Sign Language 3A (AL) American Sign Language 3B (AL) Level 2 ASL A/B Note: Check a college s requirements to make sure American Sign Language qualifies as a world language for admission. French Language COURSE TITLE GRADE SEM. CODE PREREQUISITE French 1A French 1B French 2A French 2B Level 1 French A/B French 3A Level 2 French A/B French 3B H French 3A Level 2 French A/B H French 3B French 4A Level 3 French A/B French 4B H French 4A Level 3 French A/B H French 4B French 5A (AL) Level 4 French A/B French 5B (AL) AP French LC A AP French LC B See next page for additional World Languages course offerings 8

15 WORLD LANGUAGES COURSE OFFERINGS Russia Language COURSE TITLE GRADE SEM. CODE Russian 1A Russian 1B PREREQUISITE Russian 2A Level 1 Russian A/B Russian 2B H Russian 3A Level 2 Russian A/B H Russian 3B H Russian 4A Level 3 Russian A/B H Russian 4B Russian 5A (AL) Level 4 Russian A/B Russian 5B (AL) Adv. Russian LC A Adv. Russian LC B Chinese Language COURSE TITLE GRADE SEM. CODE PREREQUISITE H Chinese 3A H Chinese 3B H Chinese 4A Level 3 Chinese A/B H Chinese 4B Chinese 5A (AL) Chinese 5B (AL) Level 4 Chinese A/B Chinese 6A (AL) Level 5 Chinese A/B Chinese 6B (AL) AP Chinese LC A AP Chinese LC B Chinese 7A (AL) Chinese 7B (AL) See next page for additional World Languages course offerings 9

16 WORLD LANGUAGES COURSE OFFERINGS Spanish Language COURSE TITLE GRADE SEM. CODE PREREQUISITE Spanish 1A Spanish 1B Spanish 2A Level 1 Spanish A/B Spanish 2B Spanish 3A Level 2 Spanish A/B Spanish 3B H Spanish 3A Level 2 Spanish A/B H Spanish 3B H Spanish 4A Level 3 Spanish A/B H Spanish 4B Spanish 5A (AL) Level 4 Spanish A/B Spanish 5B (AL) Spanish 5A 36 (AL) Teacher Recommendation Spanish 5B 36 (AL) AP Spanish LC A AP Spanish LC B AP Spanish Literature A AP Spanish Literature B Spanish 7A (AL) Spanish 7B (AL)

17 FINE ARTS COURSE OFFERINGS (Music, Theater, Art History, Visual Arts) All course offerings below meet the Fine Arts (FA) requirement. GENERAL MUSIC COURSE TITLE GRADES SEM. CODE PREREQUISITE/COREQUISITE Guitar A Guitar B Guitar 2A (P) Guitar A/B Guitar 2B Piano 1A Piano 1B Piano 2A (P) Piano 1A/B Piano 2B Music Theory & Composition 1A Music Theory & Composition 1B AP Music Theory & Composition A Permission of Instructor AP Music Theory & Composition B CHORAL MUSIC COURSE TITLE GRADES SEM. CODE PREREQUISITE/COREQUISITE Chorus 1A ($) Chorus 1B ($) Chorus 2A (AL/$) (P) Chorus 1A/B or Audition Chorus 2B (AL/$) Chorus 3A (AL/$) (P) Chorus 2A/B or Audition Chorus 3B (AL/$) Chamber Choir A (AL/$) Chamber Choir B (AL/$) See next page for additional Fine Arts course offerings 11

18 FINE ARTS COURSE OFFERINGS (Music, Theater, Art History, Visual Arts) All course offerings below meet the Fine Arts (FA) requirement. INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC COURSE TITLE GRADES SEM. CODE PREREQUISITE/COREQUISITE Concert Orchestra A (P) Audition Concert Orchestra B Symphonic Orchestra A (AL) (P) Concert Orchestra A/B or Audition Symphonic Orchestra B (AL) Symphonic Orchestra A (AL) (P) Concert Orchestra A/B or Audition Symphonic Orchestra B (AL) Symphonic Orchestra A (AL) (P) Concert Orchestra A/B or Audition Symphonic Orchestra B (AL) Concert Band A (P) Audition Concert Band B Symphonic Band A (AL) (P) Concert Band A/B or Audition Symphonic Band B (AL) Symphonic Band A (AL) (P) Concert Band A/B or Audition Symphonic Band B (AL) Jazz Ensemble A (AL) (P) Audition Jazz Ensemble B (AL) THEATER COURSE TITLE GRADES SEM. CODE PREREQUISITE/COREQUISITE Theater 1A Theater 1B Theater 2A (AL) (P) Theatre 1A/B Theater 2B (AL) Play Directing (AL) (P) Theatre 1A/B & Theatre 2A/B Advanced Acting (AL) (P) Theatre 1A/B & Theatre 2A/B See next page for additional Fine Arts course offerings 12

19 FINE ARTS COURSE OFFERINGS (Music, Theater, Art History, Visual Arts) All course offerings below meet the Fine Arts (FA) requirement. ART HISTORY COURSE TITLE GRADES SEM. CODE PREREQUISITE/COREQUISITE Art History A Art History B (P) Art History A AP Art History A AP Art History B VISUAL ARTS- STUDIO ART COURSE TITLE GRADES SEM. CODE PREREQUISITE/COREQUISITE Art & Culture A ($) Art & Culture B ($) Drawing & Design A ($) Drawing & Design B ($) (P) Drawing & Design A Studio Art 1A (AL/$) (P) Drawing & Design A/B Studio Art 1B (AL/$) Studio Art 2A (AL/$) (P) Studio Art 1A/B Studio Art 2B (AL/$) Advanced Studio A (AL/$) (P) Studio Art 1A/B & 2A/B Advanced Studio B (AL/$) AP Studio Art Drawing ($) (P) Drawing & Design A/B, Studio Art 1 A/B, & AP Studio Art Drawing ($) Teacher Recommendation VISUAL ARTS- CERAMICS COURSE TITLE GRADES SEM. CODE PREREQUISITE/COREQUISITE Ceramics/Sculpture 1A ($) Ceramics/Sculpture 1B ($) (P) Ceramics/Sculpture 1A Ceramics/Sculpture 2A (AL$) (P) Ceramics/Sculpture 1A/B Ceramics/Sculpture 2B (AL$) Ceramics/Sculpture 3A (AL/$) Ceramics/Sculpture 3B (AL/$) (P) Ceramics/Sculpture 2A/B Advanced Studio A (AL/$) (P) Ceramics/Sculpture 1A/B, 2A/B & 3A/B Advanced Studio B (AL/$) AP Studio Art 3-D ($) (P) Ceramics/Sculpture 2A/B AP Studio Art 3-D ($) See next page for additional Fine Arts course offerings 13

20 FINE ARTS COURSE OFFERINGS (Music, Theater, Art History, Visual Arts) All course offerings below meet the Fine Arts (FA) requirement. VISUAL ARTS- FASHION COURSE TITLE GRADES SEM. CODE PREREQUISITE/COREQUISITE Fashion Illustration A ($) Fashion Illustration B ($) Fashion Production A ($) (P) Fashion Illustration A/B Fashion Production B ($) Advanced Studio A (AL/$) (P) Fashion Illustration & Production A/B Advanced Studio B (AL/$) VISUAL ARTS- DIGITAL ART COURSE TITLE GRADES SEM. CODE PREREQUISITE/COREQUISITE Digital Art A ($) Digital Art B ($) Advanced Studio A (AL/$) (P) Digital Art A/B Advanced Studio B (AL/$) AP Studio Art 2-D ($) Teacher Recommendation AP Studio Art 2-D ($) VISUAL ARTS- PHOTOGRAPHY COURSE TITLE GRADES SEM. CODE PREREQUISITE/COREQUISITE Photography 1A ($) Photography 1B ($) (P) Photography 1A Photography 2A (AL/$) (P) Photography 1A/B Photography 2B (AL/$) Advanced Studio A (AL/$) (P) Photography 1A/B & 2A/B Advanced Studio B (AL/$) AP Studio Art 2-D ($) Teacher Recommendation AP Studio Art 2-D ($)

21 HEALTH & PHYSICAL EDUCATION COURSE OFFERINGS Health COURSE TITLE GRADES SEM CODE DESCRIPTIONS H Health Only one semester allowed/required H Health Only one semester allowed/required Physical Education COURSE TITLE GRADES SEM CODE DESCRIPTIONS Foundations of Personal Fitness & Sport 1 Foundations of Personal Fitness & Sport Interest in a varied selection of individual, team and personal development activities SPE Fitness Interest in developing total body fitness SPE Fitness through aerobics dance, yoga, and Pilates SPE - Basketball Interest in developing skills to a higher level SPE - Basketball SPE- Flag Football Interest in developing skills to a higher level SPE- Flag Football SPE- Soccer Interest in developing skills to a higher level SPE- Soccer SPE - Volleyball Interest in developing skills to a higher level SPE - Volleyball SPE - Weight/Strength Training & Conditioning Interest in developing body toning, muscular SPE - Weight/Strength Training & Conditioning strength & conditioning SPE- Wrestling & Conditioning Interest in grappling sports and improving fitness skills CPE - Net Sports Interest in tennis, badminton, table tennis, and CPE - Net Sports pickleball. CPE- Lifetime Sports CPE- Lifetime Sports Interest in developing lifetime fitness skills including yoga, body-toning, and leisure sports CPE- Team Sports CPE- Team Sports Advanced basketball skills and strategies SPE - Yoga/Stretching Yoga, meditation, stretching and flexibility SPE - Yoga/Stretching Leadership Opportunities in Physical Education Designed for students interested in pursuing physical therapy who will assist peers who have physical and learning disabilities SPE- Specialty Physical Education CPE- Concentrated Physical Education 15

22 COMPUTER SCIENCE COURSE OFFERINGS Computer Science COURSE TITLE GRADE SEM. CODE PREREQUISITE/COREQUISITE Foundations of Computer Science A(TE/AL) Foundations of Computer Science B(TE/AL) AP Computer Science Principles A (TE) AP Computer Science Principles B (TE) Computer Programming 1A (AL) (C) Geometry A/B or H Geometry A/B Computer Programming 1B (AL) AP Computer Science Java A (P) Computer Programming 1 A/B or AP Computer Science Java B AP Computer Science Principles A/B Computer Programming 3- Advanced Topics in Computer Science A (AL) Computer Programming 3- Advanced Topics in Computer Science B (AL) (P) AP Computer Science Java A/B See the Computer Programing Program of Study (POS) for more information on page

23 CAREER & TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION (CTE): INTERNSHIP PROGRAMS & PROGRAMS OF STUDY COURSE OFFERINGS Applied Educational Leadership (AEL) Program COURSE TITLE GRADES SEM. CODE PREREQUISITE/COREQUISITE App Edu Leadership A Submit an application- see website App Edu Leadership B App Edu Leadership SSL A Submit an application- see website App Edu Leadership SSL B Out of Building Career Internship Program COURSE TITLE GRADES SEM CODE PREREQUISITE/COREQUISITE Internship A SP See WCHS Internship Coordinator Internship B SP Internship A DP See WCHS Internship Coordinator Internship B DP Internship A TP See WCHS Internship Coordinator Internship B TP

24 BROADCAST MEDIA PROGRAM OF STUDY About the Program It is designed to teach students to develop public speaking personalities as well as their voices and articulation skills. Students might expand their public speaking performance and writing abilities. All programs give students the opportunity to gain practical experience of learned theories, through course projects or internships. Is Media Broadcasting for You? Do you want to experience hands-on practice with actual equipment in a television studio? Do you want to blend scripting, film, music, audio, personalities and graphics into one project? Do you talk with everyone and interact with a diverse group of people? Broadcast Media Program of Study (POS) - 4 credits required COURSE TITLE GRADES SEM CODE PREREQUISITE/COREQUISITE Video Production A Video Production B Electronic Video Production A (P) Video Production A/B Electronic Video Production B Media Management & Production A (P) Electronic Video Production A Media Management & Production B Guided Research A Teacher Recommendation Guided Research B Sample Broadcast Media Pathway Grade 9 Grade 10 Grade 11 Grade 12 Video Production A/B Electronic Video Production A/B Technology Credit and/or Fine Art Credit and/or PE Credit Media Management & Production A/B & Guided Research A/B 18

25 BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION PROGRAM OF STUDY About the Program Business Administration incorporates various global executive management strategies that allow students to be empowered to innovate, imagine, and incorporate information technology skills. Additionally, students will develop organizational tools and teamwork initiatives to complete modern day projects. Students will participate in simulated management exercises that include business operations and decision making that move the classroom toward common goals and objectives. Is the Academy of Business Administration for You? Do you want to cross the boundaries of success, business, and life? Are you interested in being competitive and develop the entrepreneurship skills to be globally competitive? Are you creative and interested in designing the process for executive accounting management? Do you want to experience hands-on practice with business management? Do you survey the world of business and seek the technical aspects of broad areas of business? Business Administration Program of Study (POS) - 4 credits required ***(MC credit earned with completion of all courses with B of higher)*** COURSE TITLE GRADES SEM. CODE PREREQUISITE/COREQUISITE Economics and Business Law May only be taken for one semester Personal Finance May only be taken for one semester Accounting A Accounting B Entrepreneurship 1A Entrepreneurship 1B Internship Business ***Articulation Agreement: Earn three college credits at Montgomery College through the MCPS articulation agreement by earning a B or higher in the articulated courses and completing the entire high school plan. Sample Business Administration Pathway Grade 9 Grade 10 Grade 11 Grade 12 Economics & Business Law Accounting A/B Personal Finance Entrepreneurship A/B Technology Credit and/or Fine Art Credit and/or PE Credit Internship- Business or AP Micro/Marco Economics 19

26 COLLEGE/CAREER RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM OF STUDY About the Program College/Career Research and Development is a two-year program of study that prepares students with academic, technical, and workplace skills necessary to pursue future education and employment in a career field of their interest upon graduation from high school. Is College/Career Research and Development (CCRD) for You? Do you enjoy new opportunities to earn money for your future? Do you want real-world career experience in a field that interests you? Do you want to prepare yourself for college and a career? Do you want to develop skills that will help you to manage your personal finances? College/Career Research and Development Program of Study (POS) - 4 credits required COURSE TITLE GRADES SEM. CODE PREREQUISITE/COREQUISITE College/Career A College/Career B Career Seminar A Career Seminar B (P) College/Career (C) Site Based DP A/B Site-Based Career Experience A DP Site-Based Career Experience B DP (P) College/Career (C) Site Based DP A/B Sample College/Career Research & Development Pathway Grade 9 Grade 10 Grade 11 Grade 12 Health Credit/Elective College/Career A/B Credits Technology Credit and/or Fine Art Credit and/or PE Credit Career Seminar A/B & Site-Based Career Experience A/B DP 20

27 COMPUTER PROGRAMMING PROGRAM OF STUDY About the Program This program helps to develop a student's computational and critical thinking skills and prepare them to create new technologies. This fundamental knowledge in Computer Science prepares them for the 21st century workplace, regardless of their ultimate field of study or occupation. Some of the topics that may be included in Computer Science courses include: algorithms, data analysis, modeling, problem-solving, creating and manipulating graphics, coding or programming (including application or game design), security, web design, human-computer interaction, robotics and ethical issues. Is Computer Science for You? Are you creative? Do you like to solve problems? Are you interesting in making computers do things for you? Ever thought of an idea for a great app? Want to design a cool robot? Computer Programing Program of Study (POS) - 4 credits required ***(MC credit earned with completion of all courses with B of higher)*** COURSE TITLE GRADE SEM. CODE PREREQUISITE/COREQUISITE Foundations of Computer Science A (AL) Foundations of Computer Science B (AL) AP Computer Science Principles A AP Computer Science Principles B AP Computer Science Java A (P) Computer Programming 1 A/B AP Computer Science Java B Internship A Internship B or Internship A DP Internship B DP ***Articulation Agreement: Earn three college credits at Montgomery College through the MCPS articulation agreement by earning a B or higher in the articulated courses and completing the entire high school plan. Sample Computer Programing Pathway Grade 9 Grade 10 Grade 11 Grade 12 Technology Credit and/or Fine Art Credit and/or PE Credit AP Computer Science Principles A/B AP Computer Science Java A/B Internship A/B 21

28 ACADEMIC SUPPORT COURSE OFFERINGS These courses are determined through the implementation of the Individualized Educational Plan (IEP). Autism Resource Services (ARS) COURSE TITLE GR SEM CODE PREREQUISITE/COREQUISITE Resource Program A Special Placement Resource Program B Special Placement Resource Program A Special Placement Resource Program B Special Placement Resource Program A Special Placement Resource Program B Special Placement Resource Program A Special Placement Resource Program B Special Placement US History A Special Placement US History B Special Placement Bridge Services COURSE TITLE GR SEM CODE PREREQUISITE/COREQUISITE Resource Program A Special Placement Resource Program B Special Placement Developmental Reading Special Placement Developmental Reading Special Placement College Test Prep Special Placement Special Placement MAPS A Special Placement MAPS B Special Placement Literacy in the Digital Age Special Placement Special Placement Economics and Business Law May only be taken for one semester Learning and Academic Disabilities (LAD) COURSE TITLE GR SEM CODE PREREQUISITE/COREQUISITE Developmental Reading Special Placement Developmental Reading Special Placement College Test Prep Special Placement Special Placement MAPS A Special Placement MAPS B Special Placement See next page for additional Academic Support course offerings 22

29 ACADEMIC SUPPORT COURSE OFFERINGS These courses are determined through the implementation of the Individualized Educational Plan (IEP). Resource Program COURSE TITLE GR SEM CODE PREREQUISITE/COREQUISITE Resource Program A Special Placement Resource Program B Special Placement Resource Program A Special Placement Resource Program B Special Placement Resource Program A Special Placement Resource Program B Special Placement Resource Program A Special Placement Resource Program B Special Placement 23

30 CREATIVE AND PERFORMING ART SIGNATURE PROGRAM About the Program Creative and Performing Arts Signature Program provides students with the unique opportunity to focus in their area of interest with rigorous courses and enrichment activities. The events are designed to present students with knowledge for enrichment as well as knowledge of career pathways and opportunities. Research on career opportunities or side-opportunities will support their interests with the reality of income. Speakers will be sharing their experiences and highlighting opportunities. Students will participate in offcampus enrichment activities where they hone their knowledge through contacts with professionals. Student will also participate in competitions where they might receive recognition for scholarships or college acceptance. Students will select a single focus for four years. The options include the visual arts (multiple media options), choral and instrumental music, journalism (yearbook and newspaper) or theatre. Is the Academy Creative and Performing Arts for You? The application and additional details may be found on the Churchill website under Academy Programs. Other Requirements Take four credits of coursework in a focus area: Art, Choral or Instrumental, Music, Journalism or Theatre Take one additional credit in another Creating and Performing Arts focus area Submit a reflective portfolio of their work at the end of grades 9, 10, and 11 Research on how to pursue a specific career of their choice (This may be outside of the Arts.) (for class of 2019 and on) Attend the Career Speaker Series related to careers and complete summary questions Present a Senior Capstone and portfolio Participate in an Arts related competition 24

31 MATHEMATICS, TECHNOLOGY, AND SCIENCE (MTS) SIGNATURE PROGRAM About the Program Mathematics, Technology, and Science Signature Program provides a unique opportunity for students to pursue rigorous coursework with an eye on their future. They will be taking rigorous courses in mathematics, technology and science (MTS). Additionally, they will take four other MTS courses in their area of interest. As they look to their future, they will be asked to plan out what they might do post-high school. In this planning they will be thinking of career options which is why the Academy purposefully brings in speakers to share their journey and job activity. Over the course of the four years, they will be exposed to at least 15 different career discussions. They will be able to engage in a school-based activity that will challenge their learning job related skills. They will also engage in an internship after the Junior year. Students return from their internships with a higher level of appreciation of a job and the knowledge that their experience will enhance their college application. This program is focused on supporting students in their life goals. Is the Academy Mathematics, Technology, and Science (MTS) for You? The application and additional details may be found on the Churchill website under Academy Programs. Other Requirements Research on how to pursue a specific career of their choice (for class of 2019 and on) Attend the Career Speaker Series related to careers and complete summary questions Complete an independent project anchored to their area of interest in MTS. This involves an online summer preparatory course during the summer after grade 9. Participate in a presentation event where they explain their independent project Participate in an internship related to Mathematics, Technology, or Science Enter in a contest or competition in Mathematics, Technology, or Science 25

32 DUAL ENROLLMENT AT MONTGOMERY COLLEGE Dual Enrollment is available to advanced high school students admitted to Montgomery College (MC). Select students are enrolled in college courses while still attending high school, providing an educational experience beyond what is available at the secondary level. High school juniors and seniors who meet the College's Dual Enrollment (DE) standards may enhance their schedule with college course work and experience the independence of college-level study while also earning college credit. Dual Enrollment at MC enables high school students to; register and attend a Montgomery College course(s) on campus, online or at their high school site; engage with outstanding college professors and their peers in a collegiate classroom setting; graduate from high school with earned college credit; potentially save money on college tuition; accelerate college completion; and gain additional skills and confidence needed to succeed in college Students may enroll in a variety of courses at the college, provided they meet the Dual Enrollment standards. The credits earned may be applied to a degree program at Montgomery College or may potentially be transferred to another institution. A few of the courses that past students have taken are listed below. Course Title Computer Science Engineering Science Geography History Political Science Science Sociology Speech Theater Arts Education Psychology Please see the MCPS s Dual Enrollment/College Courses and Early College Access Programs website for more information: 26

33 HEALTH CONTRACT If you intend to take Health during the summer or online please complete this contract and attach it to your course selection sheet. This is not a registration form for summer school or for online course work. All 10 th grade students without this signed contract will be required to sign-up for Health. Student Name: ID#: I understand that Health is a one semester, 10 th grade course that is required for graduation. Instead of taking health during the regular school year, I am making a commitment to complete this course through one of the following options: 1. MCPS regional summer school 2. MCPS elearning 3. WCHS summer symposium Students are able to take Health during the summer after 9 th, 10 th, or 11 th grade. If, for any reason, you are unable to complete Health during the summer you may select the health course during your 11 th or 12 th grade course selection process. Student Signature Date Parent Signature Date MCPS and WCHS summer school brochures will be available in the main office, in the counseling office, and online by the end of March with registration in early April. Students are urged to register early for classes due to a limited number of classes that can be offered. Please visit the following MCPS websites for more information about MCPS options 1 and 2 from above. Regional Summer School elearning 27

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35 TIME MANAGEMENT CHART It is important to your health and well-being as a person to keep a healthy balance in your course load and other activities. It is vital to your success as a student that you be able to commit to putting the required time into each course so that you can perform at your very best. In order to assist you, we have placed symbols designating how much work each course requires, on average. Each equals 10 minutes of daily homework. Each equals 5 minutes. As you decide your course of study for next year, please complete this chart as a guide to help you select a healthy workload. English Math Science Social Studies World Language Elective (s) Possible Course (s) Average Daily Homework Time Total Average Daily Homework: Total Average Daily time spent on After School Activities: (sports, arts, SGA, clubs etc.) Total Average Daily time spent on Work or Service Activities: (part-time job, family business, charity volunteering, etc.) Total Average Daily time spent on Chores and Family Activities: (babysitting, pet care, meals, cleaning, laundry, errands, etc.) Total Average Daily Sleep time: (Research recommends 8-10 hours a night for adolescents) GRAND TOTAL: (add them all together Don t forget to include a 7 hours school day) Think about your Grand Total. Does this leave you any downtime? What happens when your classes get really busy, rather than average? Does the allotment of your time serve to make you well-rounded with the many varied interests that colleges are looking for, or are you too focused in one area? 29

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37 Course Change Form Student name: ID#: Grade: Student Staffing decisions are made based on the course requests from students at the time of course selection. Those courses are confirmed in a letter mailed home to parents in late spring. Course change requests will be considered on a space available basis and for the following reasons: schedule conflicts, incorrect level placement, successful completion of summer school, failure to complete a prerequisite or a graduation requirement. Teacher initial Course(s) to Drop Clear Course(s) to Add Teacher initial Reason for change: My signature attests that I agree to the above changes. The above changes are being made with consideration of the entire workload of all courses requested for the school year and additional responsibilities outside of school. I understand that the commitment to this change will be for the entirety of the semester. Program requirements and space availability may make it impossible to change course requests again. If this change involves moving to a higher level class please understand that often there will be significantly increased workloads and testing requirements. Student signature: Date: Parent signature: Date: Office Use Only Contact with student/parent: RT Signature: Administrator Signature: 31