RISING FRESHMAN SCHEDULING INFORMATION NIGHT Overview Scheduling Process Graduation Requirements Completer Programs
Graduation Requirements 26 Credits
1. Career Program Completer 2. University System of Maryland Completer 3. Dual Completer
Completer Program Pathways College & Career College Completer Pathway -For students intending to attend a 4 year college/university immediately after high school Must complete: Algebra 2 AND 2 credits of the SAME World and Classical Language Career Completer -For students interested in specific career pathways North County High School: -Early Childhood Education -Food and Beverage Management (ProStart) -Transportation Management (IT3 Program) STEM All Programs at Center of Applied Technology- North (CAT-N) Applications on www.catnorth.org
Summer Camp: Entering Grades 7 9 (optional) Career Exploration: Grade 9/10 (optional) Level 1 Magnet Program : Grade 10/11 Level 2 Magnet Program : Grade 11/12 Work Based Learning/Internship: Grade 12
CAT North Career Exploration Try Four Career Classes over 1 Semester and earn ½ elective credit Career Advisory Program Students will visit and learn about all 22 Career Classes AM Class B Day (1 st period) PM Class Tuesdays and Thursdays directly after school (2:48 to 3:58pm) Students transported by shuttle bus Students in most other magnet programs are able to take CAT Career Exploration in the PM Class
9 TH GRADE (RISING 8 TH ) NORTH COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL REGISTRATION SHEET 2019-2020 Use this chart below to select your course requests for next school year. Use the boxes in each row to indicate which classes you are most interested in. Please have teacher and parent initials in the designated boxes. All graduation requirements will be fulfilled before additional electives are scheduled. THE FOLLOWING COURSE OF STUDY IS REQUIRED FOR 9 TH GRADE STUDENTS. Put a English (Year) SUBJECT Mathematics (Year) Science (Year) Daily English 9w/Rdng Daily English 9 w/rdng CT Algebra 1 (Daily) Algebra 1 (EOD) Algebra 1 CT HS Trans Math Environmental Science. Environmental Science CT Honors English 9 English 9 English 9 CT Honors Geometry Geometry Geometry CT COURSE Honors Biology 9 Honors Biology 9 CT on classes you have the most interest in. ESOL I ESOL 2 H Algebra 2 Algebra 2 Algebra 2 CT Science Research 1 ELL H. Pre- Calculus H Geometry/ H Algebra 2 F Social Studies (Year) History of the US History of the US CT Honors History of the US World & Classical Languages (Year) French 1 French 2 H French 3 Spanish 1 Spanish 2 H Spanish 3 German 1 German 2 H German 3 Technology Foundations of Technology A Foundations of Technology B AP Computer Science Principles (FY) Freshman Requirements Fine Arts (Semester) General Electives Special Programs (Select the appropriate course) Fitness for Life Foundations of Studio Art Studio 1: 2D Studio 1: 3D Photo & Digital AP Human Geography (FY) Intro to Microsoft Prin Bus Man & Ent (FY) Academic Writing AVID 9 (application or current) Global Citizenship (Fall or Spring) Band (FY) Orchestra (FY) Chorus (FY) Music Technology H. Nutrition A H. Nutrition B Creative Writing Theatre Arts Orchestra: Which instrument? Band: Which instrument? Name: Counselor: Case Manager Signature: IT3 Explorations 1A (Spring Semester) Dance Guitar 1 Piano and Keyboard Instrumental Drum Set Foundations of Team Sports Team Sports Foundations of Walking Found of Strength and Conditioning CAT-N (submit online application) IT3 Signature Program **More information is available about each of these programs on our school website; www.northcountyhs.com Teacher Initial Parent/ Guardian Initial
Teacher recommendations for core classes English, Math, Science and Social Studies Teachers and counselors reviewed grade history and test scores Placements were made in accordance with BOE guidelines Vertical teaming efforts have yielded information about 9 th grade success
Elective Courses Required: -Fitness for Life -Foundations of Technology A & B OR AP Computer Science Principles (recommended for students who are currently taking Algebra 1) -Global Citizenship Elective Choices: Art (Studio 1:2D, Studio 1:3D, Photography) Gym (Team Sports, Walking Wellness, Strength and Conditioning AP Human Geography Intro to Microsoft Academic Writing (AP support course) Band/Orchestra CATN IT3 Signature Program AVID 9 (must apply to program) 11
Scheduling Dates Brooklyn Park Middle School February 11 th Lindale Middle School February 14 th **After counselors meet with students, students are expected to take their course selection forms home and have them signed by a parent/guardian. Forms are collected the following week. 12
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