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WINSTON CHURCHILL HIGH SCHOOL 09 00 COURSE BULLETIN NOTE: The information in this publication is accurate as of

1 WINSTON CHURCHILL HIGH SCHOOL COURSE BULLETIN NOTE: The information in this publication is accurate as of December 4, 08. The most up to date information is found on Winston Churchill High School s webpage in the Counseling section.

TABLE OF CONTENTS PAGE CONTENT GENERAL INFORMATION 5 Administrative/Counseling/Resource Teacher Contact Information 6 Course Offerings Abbreviations Key 7 Maryland Diploma Requirements COURSE

3 TABLE OF CONTENTS PAGE CONTENT GENERAL INFORMATION 5 Administrative/Counseling/Resource Teacher Contact Information 6 Course Offerings Abbreviations Key 7 Maryland Diploma Requirements COURSE OFFERINGS PAGE CONTENT 9 English Language Arts Course Offerings Mathematics Course Offerings 3 Science Course Offerings 4 Social Studies Course Offerings 6 World Languages Course Offerings 9 Fine Arts Course Offerings (Music, Theater, Art History, & Visual Arts) 4 Health Course Offerings 5 Physical Education Course Offerings 6 Computer Science Course Offerings 7 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 3 Academic Support: ARS, Bridge, LAD, & Resource Course Offerings 33 Dual Enrollment at Montgomery College This Course Offerings Booklet is a supplement to the MCPS Course Bulletin located on MCPS s website: 3

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5 CONTACT INFORMATION Main Office (40) Counseling Office. (40) ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF Brandice Heckert, Principal. La Faye Howard, Assistant Principal Stephen Reck, Assistant Principal. Bradley Rohner, Assistant Principal. Marie Gasaway, Assistant School Administrator Lisa Wellek, Business Administrator. COUNSELING STAFF Jennifer Oristian, Resource Counselor.. Robert Bean, Counselor Gary Carter, Counselor. Heather Eig, Marcia Johnson, Counselor Tiffany Kaufman, Counselor.. Angela Mastromatteo, Counselor. Puja Sharma, Counselor Makeyda Soriano, Counselor Adela Jimenez, Susan Parket, Counseling Secretary. Tina Tomblin, Counseling Secretary. Luana Zimmerman, Career/College Information Coordinator RESOURCE TEACHERS Jennifer Miller, English Language Arts Audrey Phillips, Mathematics.. Gary Rogers, Science.. Rodney Van Tassell, Social Studies Elizabeth Rodgers, World Languages.. Paul Dermont, Fine Arts. Tim Lowe, Health, Physical Education & Computer Science Jennifer Mitchell, Bridge Services Tishya Soni Chopra, ARS, Autism, LAD,...Tishya_R_Soni & Resource Kristen Sullivan, Signature Program. 5

6 COURSE OFFERINGS KEY This key is designed to help clarify the information about Montgomery County Public School requirements in the courses that are offered at Winston Churchill High School. Pre requisite (P); Co requisite (C): MCPS course requirements. In general, the first semester of a course is a prerequisite for second semester. 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 Course Descriptions: Full course descriptions can be found on the MCPS Course Bulletin website. For additional questions about the contents of a course, contact the department s Resource Teacher. Homework Symbols: Each equals an estimated 0 minutes Each equals an estimated 5 minutes 6

7 Maryland Diploma Requirements NOTE: The graduation requirements referenced in this publication are specific for students with a first year of ninth grade in 09 0 (typically the class of 03). Depending on a student s first year in ninth grade, graduation requirements may vary. For specific information about graduation requirements, contact your school counselor or the Montgomery County Public Schools website. English Fine Arts Health Education Mathematics MCPS GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS AT A GLANCE 4 credits credit Selected courses in art, dance, drama/theatre, and music that satisfy the fine arts requirement are designated FA 0.5 credit 4 credits full year (A/B) algebra credit and geometry credit required. Physical Education Science Social Studies Technology Education (TE) Electives: The additional credits required for graduation may be fulfilled by one of the following three options Student Service Learning (SSL) MCAP credit 3 Next Generation Science (NGSS) credits, including at least life science credit (BC) and physical science credit (PC). 3 credits. Includes U.S. History credit; World History credit; and National, State, and Local (NSL) Government credit credit designated TE. Advanced Technology (AT) courses do not satisfy the TE course requirement. OPTION OPTION OPTION 3 credits in advanced technology education (AT) AND.5 credits in elective courses. TE courses do not count as AT course credit. credits in a world language which may inlcude credits in American Sign Language AND.5 credits in elective courses 75 service learning hours See below for more information about testing requirements. Complete a state approved Career and Technology Education Program of Study (POS) AND 0.5 credit in electives courses Algebra MARYLAND HIGH SCHOOL COMPREHENSIVE PROGRAM (MCAP) REQUIREMENTS,,3,4 For Students Graduating in 03 HSA, PARCC, and MISA Assessments The MHSA requirements are subject to change by the Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE). Course credit earned in Algebra AND Pass Algebra PARCC MISA Maryland Integrated Science Assessment English 0 Government 3 courses in Science, AND Pass HS MISA as or after student earns third science course Course credit earned in English 0 or ESOL 3 or higher AND Pass English Language Arts/Literacy (ELA/L) 0 MCAP HSA Course credit earned in National, State, and Local Government, AND Pass Government HSA Up to date graduation requirements by class may be found at graduation-requirements.aspx 7

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9 ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS COURSE OFFERINGS NOTE: The State of Maryland requires four credits of English for graduation. Those courses are outlined for you below in the core course title section. CORE COURSE SELECTIONS GR SEM CODE PRE REQUISITE/CO REQUISITE H English 9A H English 9B H English 0A H English 0B (P) English 9 A/B H English A H English B (P) English 0 A/B AP Lang/Composition A AP Lang/Composition B (P) English 0 A/B H English A H English B (P) English A/B AP Lit/Composition A AP Lit/Composition B (P) English A/B ELECTIVE COURSE SELECTIONS GR SEM CODE PRE REQUISITE/CO REQUISITE College Test Prep May only be taken for one semester 435 African American Literature May only be taken for one semester Culture in Literature May only be taken for one semester Graphic Novel Literacy May only be taken for one semester Literature as Film May only be taken for one semester Media in Society May only be taken for one semester See next page for additional English Language Art course offerings. 9

10 ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS COURSE OFFERINGS (cont.) NEWSPAPER ELECTIVE COURSE SECTIONS GR SEM CODE PRE REQUISITE/CO REQUISITE Journalism A Journalism B Techniques of Adv. Journalism (AL) Publications Editing & Layout (AL) (P) Journalism A/B (P) Journalism A/B Journalism A Journalism B YEARBOOK Techniques of Adv. Journalism (AL) Publications Editing & Layout (AL) (P) Journalism A/B (P) Journalism A/B LITERARY MAGAZINE Creative Writing A Creative Writing B Techniques of Adv. Journalism (AL) Publications Editing & Layout (AL) (P) Creative Writing A/B (P) Creative Writing A/B 0

11 MATHEMATICS COURSE OFFERINGS Algebra A Algebra B NOTE: The State of Maryland requires four credits of mathematics for graduation. Of the four total credits, one credit must be an algebra credit and one credit must be a geometry credit. Additionally, students must be enrolled in a math course in each year of high school. This may result in students earning more than four credits in math. CORE COURSE SELECTIONS GR SEM CODE PRE REQUISITE/CO REQUISITE Related Math A Related Math B (C) Algebra A/B Geometry A Geometry B (P) Algebra A/B H Geometry A H Geometry B (P) Algebra A/B YR Algebra A YR Algebra B (P) Algebra A/B & Geometry A/B YR Algebra C YR Algebra D (P) YR Algebra A/B Algebra A Algebra B (P) Algebra A/B & Geometry A/B H Algebra A H Algebra B (P) Algebra A/B & Geometry A/B Precalculus A Precalculus B (P) Algebra A/B H Precalculus A H Precalculus B (P) Algebra A/B Calculus w/ Applications A (AL) Calculus w/ Applications B (AL) (P) Precalculus A/B AP AB Calculus A AP AB Calculus B (P) Precalculus A/B AP BC Calculus A AP BC Calculus B (P) Precalculus A/B Multivariable Calculus/DE A (AL) Multivariable Calculus/DE B (AL) (P) AP BC Calculus A/B Multivariable Calculus/DE A (AL) AP BC Calculus B (P) AP AB Calculus A/B See next page for additional math course offerings.

12 MATHEMATICS COURSE OFFERINGS (cont.) CORE COURSE SELECTIONS GR SEM CODE PRE REQUISITE/CO REQUISITE Quantitative Literacy A Quantitative Literacy B (P) Algebra A/B AP Statistics A AP Statistics B Statistics & Mathematical Modeling A Statistics & Mathematical Modeling B (C) Algebra A/B Linear Algebra Complex Analysis (P) Multivariable Calculus A/B ELECTIVE COURSE SELECTIONS GR SEM CODE PRE REQUISITE/CO REQUISITE College Test Prep May only be taken for one semester 435 Accounting A Accounting B 0 0 Advanced Accounting A Advanced Accounting B

13 SCIENCE COURSE OFFERINGS H Biology A H Biology B NOTE: The State of Maryland requires three credits of science for graduation. Of the three total credits, one credit must be a biology credit, and one credit must be a physical science credit. The school recommends all students take biology, chemistry, and physics. This will most effectively provide students with a well rounded science experience, prepare students for the Maryland Integrated Science Assessment (MISA), and meet the Maryland graduation requirements. CORE COURSE SELECTIONS GR SEM CODE PRE REQUISITE/CO REQUISITE Chemistry A Chemistry B (P) Algebra A/B; (C) Geometry A/B H Chemistry A H Chemistry B (P) Algebra A/B; (C) Geometry A/B Physics A Physics B (C) Geometry A/B H Physics A H Physics B (C) Geometry A/B AP Physics A AP Physics B (P) Geometry A/B; (C) Algebra A/B ELECTIVE COURSE SELECTIONS GR SEM CODE PRE REQUISITE/CO REQUISITE AP Chemistry A DP AP Chemistry B DP (P) Chemistry A/B; Algebra A/B AP Biology A DP AP Biology B DP (P) Biology A/B; (C) Chemistry A/B AP Environmental Science A AP Environmental Science B (P) Biology A/B; (C) Chemistry A/B Anatomy & Physiology A (AL) Anatomy & Physiology B (AL) (P) Biology A/B; (C) Chemistry A/B Molecular Genetics A DP (AL) Molecular Genetics B DP (AL) (P) Biology A/B, Chemistry A/B AP Physics C A Mechanics AP Physics C B Mechanics (P) Physics A/B and Precalculus A/B AP Physics C A Electricity/Magnetism AP Physics C A Electricity/Magnetism (P) Physics A/B and Precalculus A/B 3

14 SOCIAL STUDIES COURSE OFFERINGS NOTE: The State of Maryland requires 3 credits of social studies for graduation. Of the three total credits, one credit must be a U.S. history credit, one credit must be a world history credit, and one credit must be a national, state, and local government credit. CORE COURSE SELECTIONS GR SEM CODE PRE REQUISITE/CO REQUISITE H U.S. History A 9 00 H U.S. History B 9 00 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 H Modern World History A H Modern World History B AP World History A AP World History B ELECTIVE COURSE SELECTIONS GR SEM CODE PRE REQUISITE/CO REQUISITE AP Comparative Government A AP Comparative Government 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 st Century A Global Issues in the st Century B Student Leadership A Student Leadership B See next page for additional social studies course offerings. 4

15 Social Studies Course Offerings (cont.) Law ELECTIVE COURSE SELECTIONS GR SEM CODE PRE REQUISITE/CO REQUISITE May only be taken for one semester African American History May only be taken for one semester H Ancient History H Medieval History World Military History May only be taken for one semester Sociology Sociology Research Project A (AL) Research Project B (AL) Economics and Business Law May only be taken for one semester Personal Finance May only be taken for one semester 5

16 WORLD LANGUAGES COURSE OFFERINGS AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE (ASL) American Sign Language A American Sign Language B American Sign Language A American Sign Language B (P) Level ASL A/B American Sign Language 3A American Sign Language 3B (P) Level ASL A/B French A French B FRENCH LANGUAGE French A French B (P) French A/B H French 3A H French 3B (P) French A/B H French 4A H French 4B (P) French 3 A/B French 5 A (AL) French 5 B (AL) (P) French 4 A/B AP French LC A AP French LC B French 7 A (AL) French 7 B (AL) See next page for additional world languages course offerings. 6

17 WORLD LANGUAGES COURSE OFFERINGS (cont.) Russian A Russian B RUSSIAN LANGUAGE Russian A Russian B (P) Russian A/B H Russian 3A H Russian 3B (P) Russian A/B H Russian 4A H Russian 4B (P) Russian 3 A/B Russian 5A (AL) Russian 5B (AL) (P) Russian 4 A/B CHINESE LANGUAGE Chinese A Chinese B Chinese A Chinese B (P) Chinese A/B H Chinese 3A H Chinese 3B (P) Chinese A/B H Chinese 4A H Chinese 4B (P) Chinese 3 A/B Chinese 5A (AL) Chinese 5B (AL) (P) Chinese 4 A/B Chinese 6A (AL) Chinese 6B (AL) (P) Chinese 5 A/B AP Chinese LC A AP Chinese LC B Chinese 7A Chinese 7B See next page for additional world languages course offerings. 7

18 WORLD LANGUAGES COURSE OFFERINGS (cont.) Spanish A Spanish B SPANISH LANGUAGE Spanish A Spanish B (P) Spanish A/B H Spanish 3A H Spanish 3B (P) Spanish A/B H Spanish 4A H Spanish 4B (P) Spanish 3 A/B Spanish 5A (AL) Spanish 5B (AL) (P) Spanish 4 A/B Spanish 5A 36 (AL) Spanish 5B 36 (AL) (P) Spanish 4 A/B AP Spanish LC A AP Spanish LC B AP Spanish Literature A AP Spanish Literature B Spanish 7A (AL) Spanish 7B (AL) (P) AP Spanish Literature 8

19 Guitar A Guitar B FINE ARTS COURSE OFFERINGS (Music, Theater, Art History, Visual Arts) NOTE: The State of Maryland requires credit of fine art for graduation. This can be a course in visual art, theater, or music. All courses offered by the fine arts department fulfill the Maryland state graduation requirement. GENERAL MUSIC Guitar A Guitar B (P) Guitar A/B Piano A Piano B Piano A Piano B (P) Piano A/B Music Theory & Composition A Music Theory & Composition B AP Music Theory & Composition A AP Music Theory & Composition B CHORAL MUSIC Chorus A Chorus B Chorus A (AL) Chorus B (AL) (P) Chorus A/B or Audition Chorus 3A (AL) Chorus 3B (AL) (P) Chorus A/B or Audition Chamber Choir A (AL) Chamber Choir B (AL) (P) Chorus or Audition See next page for additional fine arts course offerings. 9

20 FINE ARTS COURSE OFFERINGS (cont.) INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC Concert Orchestra A Concert Orchestra B (P) Audition Symphonic Orchestra A (AL) Symphonic Orchestra B (AL) (P) Concert Orchestra A/B or Audition Symphonic Orchestra A (AL) Symphonic Orchestra B (AL) (P) Concert Orchestra A/B or Audition Symphonic Orchestra A (AL) Symphonic Orchestra B (AL) (P) Concert Orchestra A/B or Audition Symphonic Orchestra A (AL) Symphonic Orchestra B (AL) (P) Concert Orchestra A/B or Audition Concert Band A Concert Band B (P) Audition Symphonic Band A (AL) Symphonic Band B (AL) (P) Concert Band A/B or Audition Symphonic Band A (AL) Symphonic Band B (AL) (P) Concert Band A/B or Audition Jazz Ensemble A (AL) Jazz Ensemble B (AL) (P) Audition Theater A Theater B THEATER Theater A (AL) Theater B (AL) (P) Theater A/B (P) Theater A/B Play Directing (AL) Advanced Acting (AL) (P) Theater A/B (P) Theater A/B See next page for additional fine arts course offerings. 0

21 FINE ARTS COURSE OFFERINGS (cont.) ART HISTORY AND ARCHITECTURE Art and Culture A Art and Culture B Art History A Art History B AP Art History A AP Art History B VISUAL ARTS D STUDIO Foundations of Art D Foundations of Art 3D D Studio Art A D Studio Art B Studio Art A (AL) Studio Art B (AL) (P) D Studio Art A/B Studio Art 3A (AL) Studio Art 3B (AL) (P) D Studio Art A/B Adv D Studio Art 4A (AL) Adv D Studio Art 4B (AL) (P) D Studio Art 3A/B AP Studio D A AP Studio D B (P) D Studio Art 3A/B or Digital Art 3 A/B AP Art D Des DP (P) D Studio Art 3A/B or Digital Art 3 A/B AP Studio Art Drawing A AP Studio Art Drawing B (P) D Studio Art A/B AP STD Draw DP (P) D Studio Art A/B See next page for additional fine arts course offerings.

22 FINE ARTS COURSE OFFERINGS (cont.) VISUAL ARTS 3D STUDIO Ceramics/Sculpture A Ceramics/Sculpture B Ceramics/Sculpture A (AL) Ceramics/Sculpture B (AL) (P) Ceramics/Sculpture A/B Ceramics/Sculpture 3A (AL) Ceramics/Sculpture 3B (AL) (P) Ceramics/Sculpture A/B Adv Ceramics Sculpture 4A (AL) Adv Ceramics Sculpture 4B (AL) (P) Ceramics/Sculpture 3A/B AP Studio Art 3D A AP Studio Art 3D B (P) Ceramics/Sculpture 3A/B AP Art 3D Des DP (P) Ceramics/Sculpture 3A/B VISUAL ARTS FASHION DESIGN Fashion Illustration A Fashion Illustration B Fashion Production A Fashion Production B Adv Fashion Illustration A (AL) Adv Fashion Illustration B (AL) (P) Fashion Illustration A/B Adv Fashion Production A (AL) Adv Fashion Production B (AL) (P) Fashion Production A/B Digital Art A Digital Art B VISUAL ARTS DIGITAL ART Digital Art A (AL) Digital Art B (AL) (P) Digital Art A/B Digital Art 3A (AL) Digital Art 3B (AL) (P) Digital Art A/B AP Studio D A AP Studio D B (P) Digital Art 3A/B AP Art D Des DP See next page for additional fine arts course offerings. (P) Digital Art 3A/B

23 FINE ARTS COURSE OFFERINGS (cont.) VISUAL ARTS PHOTOGRAPHY Photography A Photography B Photography A (AL) Photography B (AL) (P) Photography A/B Adv Photography 3A (AL) Adv Photography 3B (AL) (P) Photography A/B Adv Photography 4A (AL) Adv Photography 4B (AL) (P) Photography 3A/B AP D Photography A AP D Photography B (P) Photography 3A/B 3

24 HEALTH COURSE OFFERINGS NOTE: The State of Maryland requires.5 credits of health education for graduation. CORE COURSE SELECTIONS GR SEM CODE PRE REQUISITE/CO REQUISITE H Health Only one semester allowed/required Only one semester allowed/required Health is a one semester 0 th grade course that is required for graduation. It is available during the regular school year. Instead of taking health during the regular school year, some students make a commitment to complete this course through one of the following options during the summer after 9 th, 0 th, or th grade:. MCPS regional summer school. MCPS elearning 3. WCHS summer symposium MCPS and WCHS summer school brochures will be available in the main office, in the counseling office, and online by the end of March. Registration begins in early April. Students are urged to register early for summer courses as a limited number of spaces are available. For more information about Regional Summer School and elearning options, please visit the MCPS website. Information about the WCHS Summer Symposium will also be available in the spring. For more information about the WCHS Summer Symposium, please visit the WCHS website in the spring. 4

25 PHYSICAL EDUCATION COURSE OFFERINGS NOTE: The State of Maryland requires credit of physical education for graduation. The school recommends that.5 of those credits are Foundations of Personal Fitness & Sport. CORE COURSE SELECTIONS GR SEM CODE DESCRIPTION Foundations of Personal Fitness & Sport Foundations of Personal Fitness & Sport Interest in a varied selection of individual, team, and personal development activities. ELECTIVE COURSE SELECTIONS GR SEM CODE DESCRIPTION SPE Fitness Interest in developing total body fitness through aerobic dance, yoga, & Pilates. SPE Basketball Interest in developing skills to a higher level. SPE Flag Football Interest in developing skills to a higher level. SPE Soccer Interest in developing skills to a higher level. SPE Volleyball Interest in developing skills to a higher level. SPE Weight/Strength Training & Conditioning Interest in developing body toning, muscular strength, & conditioning. SPE Wrestling & Conditioning Interest in grappling sports and improving fitness skills. CPE Net Sports Interest in tennis, badminton, table tennis, and pickleball. CPE Lifetime Sports Interest in developing lifetime fitness skills including yoga, body toning, and leisure sports. CPE Team Sports Advanced basketball skills and strategies. SPE Yoga/Stretching Yoga, meditation, stretching, and flexibility. Leadership Opportunities in P.E 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 5

26 COMPUTER SCIENCE COURSE OFFERINGS NOTE: The State of Maryland requires credit of technology for graduation. The only two courses offered that fulfill this requirement are Foundations of Computer Science and AP Computer Science Principles. CORE COURSE SELECTIONS GR SEM CODE PRE REQUISITE/CO REQUISITE Foundations of Computer Science A (TE) Foundations of Computer Science B (TE) AP Computer Science Principles A (TE) AP Computer Science Principles B (TE) ELECTIVE COURSE SELECTIONS GR SEM CODE PRE REQUISITE/CO REQUISITE Computer Programming A (AL) (C) Geometry A/B or H Geometry A/B Computer Programming B (AL) AP Computer Science Java A AP Computer Science Java B (P) Computer Programming A/B or AP Computer Science Principles A/B Writing Android Apps A Writing Android Apps 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) section for more information. 6

27 CAREER & TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION (CTE): INTERNSHIP PROGRAMS & PROGRAMS OF STUDY COURSE OFFERINGS Applied Educational Leadership (AEL) Program COURSE SELECTIONS GRADES SEM. CODE PREREQUISITE/COREQUISITE App Edu Leadership A 8000 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 SELECTIONS 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 7800 See WCHS Internship Coordinator Internship B TP

28 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 REQUIRED COURSEWORK GRADES SEM CODE PRE REQUISITE/CO REQUISITE Video Production A Video Production B Introduction to Interactive Media A (P) Video Production A/B Introduction to Interactive Media B Media Management & Production A (P) Introduction to Interactive Media A/B Media Management & Production B CAPSTONE SELECTIONS GRADES SEM CODE PRE REQUISITE/CO REQUISITE Internship Arts Media Education A (P) All core courses in POS, See Counselor Internship Arts Media Education B

29 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 REQUIRED COURSEWORK GRADES SEM. CODE PRE REQUISITE/CO REQUISITE Software Applications by Design A May only be taken for one semester Software Applications by Design B Adv. Software Applications by Design A Adv. Software Applications by Design B May only be taken for one semester Accounting A Accounting B 400 Entrepreneurship & Bus. Mgmt. A Entrepreneurship & Bus. Mgmt. B ***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. 9

30 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 PRE REQUISITE/CO REQUISITE 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) Career Seminar A/B 30

31 COMPUTER SCIENCE 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 st 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 Science Program of Study (POS) 4 credits required REQUIRED COURSEWORK 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 A/B AP Computer Science Java B CAPSTONE SELECTIONS GRADES SEM CODE PRE REQUISITE/CO REQUISITE Information Technology Internship ***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. 3

32 ACADEMIC SUPPORT COURSE OFFERINGS NOTE: These courses are determined through the implementation of an individualized education plan (IEP). SPECIAL EDUCATION SERVICES (ARS, LAD, & RESOURCE PROGRAMS) COURSE TITLE GR SEM CODE PRE REQUISITE/CO REQUISITE Resource Program ARS A Resource Program ARS B Resource Program LAD/Res. A Resource Program LAD/Res. B English 9A English 9B Biology A Biology B US History A US History B MAPS A MAPS B Developmental Reading College Test Prep Resource Program A Resource Program B BRIDGE SERVICES COURSE TITLE GR SEM CODE PRE REQUISITE/CO REQUISITE Developmental Reading A Developmental Reading B College Test Prep MAPS A MAPS B Literacy in the Digital Age Economics and Business Law May only be taken for one semester 3

33 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 Titles 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: college programs.aspx 33

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