WINSTON CHURCHILL HIGH SCHOOL 09 00 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 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: http://coursebulletin.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/. 3
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CONTACT INFORMATION Main Office (40) 740 5400 Counseling Office. (40) 740 540 ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF Brandice Heckert, Principal. Brandice_C_Heckert@mcpsmd.org La Faye Howard, Assistant Principal LaFaye_E_Burris@mcpsmd.org Stephen Reck, Assistant Principal. Stephen_Reck@mcpsmd.org Bradley Rohner, Assistant Principal. Bradley_Rohner@mcpsmd.org Marie Gasaway, Assistant School Administrator Marie_U_Gasaway@mcpsmd.org Lisa Wellek, Business Administrator. Lisa_L_Wellek@mcpsmd.org COUNSELING STAFF Jennifer Oristian, Resource Counselor.. Jennifer_M_Oristian@mcpsmd.org Robert Bean, Counselor Robert_A_Bean@mcpsmd.org Gary Carter, Counselor. Gary_J_Carter@mcpsmd.org Heather Eig, Counselor..Heather_M_Eig@mcpsmd.org Marcia Johnson, Counselor Marcia_K_Johnson@mcpsmd.org Tiffany Kaufman, Counselor.. Tiffany_L_Kaufman@mcpsmd.org Angela Mastromatteo, Counselor. Angela_M_Mastromatteo@mcpsmd.org Puja Sharma, Counselor Puja_B_Sharma@mcpsmd.org Makeyda Soriano, Counselor Makeyda_A_Soriano@mcpsmd.org Adela Jimenez, Registrar..Adela_S_Jimenez@mcpsmd.org Susan Parket, Counseling Secretary. Susan_L_Parket@mcpsmd.org Tina Tomblin, Counseling Secretary. Tina_R_Tomblin@mcpsmd.org Luana Zimmerman, Career/College Luana_P_Zimmerman@mcpsmd.org Information Coordinator RESOURCE TEACHERS Jennifer Miller, English Language Arts Jennifer_E_Miller@mcpsmd.org Audrey Phillips, Mathematics.. Audrey_S_Phillips@mcpsmd.org Gary Rogers, Science.. Gary_Rogers@mcpsmd.org Rodney Van Tassell, Social Studies Rodney_G_VanTassell@mcpsmd.org Elizabeth Rodgers, World Languages.. Elizabeth_E_Rodgers@mcpsmd.org Paul Dermont, Fine Arts. Leonard_P_Dermont@mcpsmd.org Tim Lowe, Health, Physical Education Timothy_C_Lowe@mcpsmd.org & Computer Science Jennifer Mitchell, Bridge Services Jennifer_L_Mitchell@mcpsmd.org Tishya Soni Chopra, ARS, Autism, LAD,...Tishya_R_Soni Chopra@mcpsmd.org & Resource Kristen Sullivan, Signature Program. Kristen_M_Sullivan@mcpsmd.org 5
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
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 www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/curriculum/ graduation-requirements.aspx 7
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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 9 9 3300 3400 H English 0A H English 0B 0 0 3300 3400 (P) English 9 A/B H English A H English B 33300 33400 (P) English 0 A/B AP Lang/Composition A AP Lang/Composition B 0500 0600 (P) English 0 A/B H English A H English B 34300 34400 (P) English A/B AP Lit/Composition A AP Lit/Composition B 0700 0800 (P) English A/B ELECTIVE COURSE SELECTIONS GR SEM CODE PRE REQUISITE/CO REQUISITE College Test Prep 0 434 May only be taken for one semester 435 African American Literature 0 05034 05035 May only be taken for one semester Culture in Literature 0 0934 0935 May only be taken for one semester Graphic Novel Literacy 0 05434 05435 May only be taken for one semester Literature as Film 0 690634 690635 May only be taken for one semester Media in Society 0 34434 34435 May only be taken for one semester See next page for additional English Language Art course offerings. 9
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS COURSE OFFERINGS (cont.) NEWSPAPER ELECTIVE COURSE SECTIONS GR SEM CODE PRE REQUISITE/CO REQUISITE Journalism A Journalism B 9 9 5036 536 Techniques of Adv. Journalism (AL) Publications Editing & Layout (AL) 0 0 536 5336 (P) Journalism A/B (P) Journalism A/B Journalism A Journalism B YEARBOOK 9 9 5037 537 Techniques of Adv. Journalism (AL) Publications Editing & Layout (AL) 0 0 537 5337 (P) Journalism A/B (P) Journalism A/B LITERARY MAGAZINE Creative Writing A Creative Writing B 9 9 3000 3500 Techniques of Adv. Journalism (AL) Publications Editing & Layout (AL) 0 0 538 5338 (P) Creative Writing A/B (P) Creative Writing A/B 0
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 9 9 300 300 Related Math A Related Math B 9 9 3300 3300 (C) Algebra A/B Geometry A Geometry B 9 9 3000 3000 (P) Algebra A/B H Geometry A H Geometry B 9 9 30300 30400 (P) Algebra A/B YR Algebra A YR Algebra B 9 9 33500 33600 (P) Algebra A/B & Geometry A/B YR Algebra C YR Algebra D 0 0 33700 33800 (P) YR Algebra A/B Algebra A Algebra B 9 9 33000 33000 (P) Algebra A/B & Geometry A/B H Algebra A H Algebra B 9 9 33000 3300 (P) Algebra A/B & Geometry A/B Precalculus A Precalculus B 9 9 348900 349000 (P) Algebra A/B H Precalculus A H Precalculus B 9 9 335000 33500 (P) Algebra A/B Calculus w/ Applications A (AL) Calculus w/ Applications B (AL) 9 9 335600 335700 (P) Precalculus A/B AP AB Calculus A AP AB Calculus B 9 9 34500 345300 (P) Precalculus A/B AP BC Calculus A AP BC Calculus B 9 9 34900 34900 (P) Precalculus A/B Multivariable Calculus/DE A (AL) Multivariable Calculus/DE B (AL) 0 0 304800 304900 (P) AP BC Calculus A/B Multivariable Calculus/DE A (AL) AP BC Calculus B 0 0 304836 34936 (P) AP AB Calculus A/B See next page for additional math course offerings.
MATHEMATICS COURSE OFFERINGS (cont.) CORE COURSE SELECTIONS GR SEM CODE PRE REQUISITE/CO REQUISITE Quantitative Literacy A Quantitative Literacy B 300 300 (P) Algebra A/B AP Statistics A AP Statistics B 33000 3300 Statistics & Mathematical Modeling A Statistics & Mathematical Modeling B 3300 33300 (C) Algebra A/B Linear Algebra Complex Analysis 34600 34800 (P) Multivariable Calculus A/B ELECTIVE COURSE SELECTIONS GR SEM CODE PRE REQUISITE/CO REQUISITE College Test Prep 0 434 May only be taken for one semester 435 Accounting A Accounting B 0 0 Advanced Accounting A Advanced Accounting B 4300 4400
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 9 9 3600 3600 Chemistry A Chemistry B 0 0 3700 3700 (P) Algebra A/B; (C) Geometry A/B H Chemistry A H Chemistry B 0 0 3700 3700 (P) Algebra A/B; (C) Geometry A/B Physics A Physics B 0 0 38300 38300 (C) Geometry A/B H Physics A H Physics B 0 0 3800 3800 (C) Geometry A/B AP Physics A AP Physics B 0 0 38900 38900 (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 37500 37500 (P) Chemistry A/B; Algebra A/B AP Biology A DP AP Biology B DP 36500 36500 (P) Biology A/B; (C) Chemistry A/B AP Environmental Science A AP Environmental Science B 365900 366000 (P) Biology A/B; (C) Chemistry A/B Anatomy & Physiology A (AL) Anatomy & Physiology B (AL) 37600 37600 (P) Biology A/B; (C) Chemistry A/B Molecular Genetics A DP (AL) Molecular Genetics B DP (AL) 399700 399800 (P) Biology A/B, Chemistry A/B AP Physics C A Mechanics AP Physics C B Mechanics 38900 383000 (P) Physics A/B and Precalculus A/B AP Physics C A Electricity/Magnetism AP Physics C A Electricity/Magnetism 38700 38800 (P) Physics A/B and Precalculus A/B 3
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 9 9 400 400 H NSL Government A H NSL Government B 0 0 700 800 AP NSL Government A AP NSL Government B 0 0 0400 0500 H Modern World History A H Modern World History B 300 400 AP World History A AP World History B 4000 400 ELECTIVE COURSE SELECTIONS GR SEM CODE PRE REQUISITE/CO REQUISITE AP Comparative Government A AP Comparative Government B 300 4500 AP European History A AP European History B 600 700 AP Psychology A AP Psychology B 33000 3300 AP Human Geography A AP Human Geography B 0 0 3300 33300 AP Microeconomics AP Macroeconomics 3500 3600 H Cultural Anthropology A H Cultural Anthropology B 0 0 5600 5600 Global Issues in the st Century A Global Issues in the st Century B 0 0 34700 34800 Student Leadership A Student Leadership B 0 0 33900 34900 See next page for additional social studies course offerings. 4
Social Studies Course Offerings (cont.) Law ELECTIVE COURSE SELECTIONS GR SEM CODE PRE REQUISITE/CO REQUISITE 0 0 334 335 May only be taken for one semester African American History 0 0 0334 0335 May only be taken for one semester H Ancient History H Medieval History 0 0 55800 55900 World Military History 0 0 934 935 May only be taken for one semester Sociology Sociology 0 0 30500 3400 Research Project A (AL) Research Project B (AL) 80400 80400 Economics and Business Law 0 4300 4300 May only be taken for one semester Personal Finance 0 45834 45835 May only be taken for one semester 5
WORLD LANGUAGES COURSE OFFERINGS AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE (ASL) American Sign Language A American Sign Language B 9 9 59600 59700 American Sign Language A American Sign Language B 0 0 59300 59400 (P) Level ASL A/B American Sign Language 3A American Sign Language 3B 64000 6400 (P) Level ASL A/B French A French B FRENCH LANGUAGE 9 9 600 600 French A French B 9 9 600 600 (P) French A/B H French 3A H French 3B 9 9 63300 64300 (P) French A/B H French 4A H French 4B 9 9 63400 64400 (P) French 3 A/B French 5 A (AL) French 5 B (AL) 0 0 6500 6500 (P) French 4 A/B AP French LC A AP French LC B 0 0 63500 63600 French 7 A (AL) French 7 B (AL) 0 0 6300 6300 See next page for additional world languages course offerings. 6
WORLD LANGUAGES COURSE OFFERINGS (cont.) Russian A Russian B RUSSIAN LANGUAGE 9 9 8500 8500 Russian A Russian B 0 0 85300 85400 (P) Russian A/B H Russian 3A H Russian 3B 0 0 84600 84700 (P) Russian A/B H Russian 4A H Russian 4B 0 0 84800 84900 (P) Russian 3 A/B Russian 5A (AL) Russian 5B (AL) 0 0 85900 86000 (P) Russian 4 A/B CHINESE LANGUAGE Chinese A Chinese B 9 9 8700 8700 Chinese A Chinese B 9 9 87300 87400 (P) Chinese A/B H Chinese 3A H Chinese 3B 9 9 9500 9600 (P) Chinese A/B H Chinese 4A H Chinese 4B 9 9 9700 9800 (P) Chinese 3 A/B Chinese 5A (AL) Chinese 5B (AL) 0 0 87900 88000 (P) Chinese 4 A/B Chinese 6A (AL) Chinese 6B (AL) 8800 8800 (P) Chinese 5 A/B AP Chinese LC A AP Chinese LC B 9900 93000 Chinese 7A Chinese 7B 88600 88700 See next page for additional world languages course offerings. 7
WORLD LANGUAGES COURSE OFFERINGS (cont.) Spanish A Spanish B SPANISH LANGUAGE 9 9 700 700 Spanish A Spanish B 9 9 700 700 (P) Spanish A/B H Spanish 3A H Spanish 3B 9 9 73300 74300 (P) Spanish A/B H Spanish 4A H Spanish 4B 9 9 73400 74400 (P) Spanish 3 A/B Spanish 5A (AL) Spanish 5B (AL) 0 0 7500 7500 (P) Spanish 4 A/B Spanish 5A 36 (AL) Spanish 5B 36 (AL) 0 0 7536 7536 (P) Spanish 4 A/B AP Spanish LC A AP Spanish LC B 75900 76000 AP Spanish Literature A AP Spanish Literature B 7600 7600 Spanish 7A (AL) Spanish 7B (AL) 75700 75800 (P) AP Spanish Literature 8
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 9 9 658500 658600 Guitar A Guitar B 0 0 65900 65900 (P) Guitar A/B Piano A Piano B 9 9 65000 6500 Piano A Piano B 0 0 653500 653600 (P) Piano A/B Music Theory & Composition A Music Theory & Composition B 9 9 654500 654600 AP Music Theory & Composition A AP Music Theory & Composition B 9 9 654700 654800 CHORAL MUSIC Chorus A Chorus B 9 9 6700 6700 Chorus A (AL) Chorus B (AL) 0 0 6700 6700 (P) Chorus A/B or Audition Chorus 3A (AL) Chorus 3B (AL) 0 0 67300 67300 (P) Chorus A/B or Audition Chamber Choir A (AL) Chamber Choir B (AL) 0 0 67400 67400 (P) Chorus or Audition See next page for additional fine arts course offerings. 9
FINE ARTS COURSE OFFERINGS (cont.) INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC Concert Orchestra A Concert Orchestra B 9 9 68500 68500 (P) Audition Symphonic Orchestra A (AL) Symphonic Orchestra B (AL) 9 9 686636 686736 (P) Concert Orchestra A/B or Audition Symphonic Orchestra A (AL) Symphonic Orchestra B (AL) 9 9 686637 686737 (P) Concert Orchestra A/B or Audition Symphonic Orchestra A (AL) Symphonic Orchestra B (AL) 9 9 686638 686738 (P) Concert Orchestra A/B or Audition Symphonic Orchestra A (AL) Symphonic Orchestra B (AL) 9 9 686639 686739 (P) Concert Orchestra A/B or Audition Concert Band A Concert Band B 9 9 6800 6800 (P) Audition Symphonic Band A (AL) Symphonic Band B (AL) 9 9 68636 68736 (P) Concert Band A/B or Audition Symphonic Band A (AL) Symphonic Band B (AL) 9 9 68637 68737 (P) Concert Band A/B or Audition Jazz Ensemble A (AL) Jazz Ensemble B (AL) 9 9 68700 68700 (P) Audition Theater A Theater B THEATER 9 9 69600 69700 Theater A (AL) Theater B (AL) 0 0 69800 69900 (P) Theater A/B (P) Theater A/B Play Directing (AL) Advanced Acting (AL) 69400 6900 (P) Theater A/B (P) Theater A/B See next page for additional fine arts course offerings. 0
FINE ARTS COURSE OFFERINGS (cont.) ART HISTORY AND ARCHITECTURE Art and Culture A Art and Culture B 9 9 645400 645500 Art History A Art History B 9 9 64500 64500 AP Art History A AP Art History B 9 9 645600 645700 VISUAL ARTS D STUDIO Foundations of Art D Foundations of Art 3D 9 9 605500 605600 D Studio Art A D Studio Art B 9 9 635500 635600 Studio Art A (AL) Studio Art B (AL) 0 0 60500 60600 (P) D Studio Art A/B Studio Art 3A (AL) Studio Art 3B (AL) 630500 630600 (P) D Studio Art A/B Adv D Studio Art 4A (AL) Adv D Studio Art 4B (AL) 63300 63400 (P) D Studio Art 3A/B AP Studio D A AP Studio D B 648636 64736 (P) D Studio Art 3A/B or Digital Art 3 A/B AP Art D Des DP 648734 648735 (P) D Studio Art 3A/B or Digital Art 3 A/B AP Studio Art Drawing A AP Studio Art Drawing B 64800 648300 (P) D Studio Art A/B AP STD Draw DP 648434 648435 (P) D Studio Art A/B See next page for additional fine arts course offerings.
FINE ARTS COURSE OFFERINGS (cont.) VISUAL ARTS 3D STUDIO Ceramics/Sculpture A Ceramics/Sculpture B 9 9 63800 63900 Ceramics/Sculpture A (AL) Ceramics/Sculpture B (AL) 0 0 638300 639300 (P) Ceramics/Sculpture A/B Ceramics/Sculpture 3A (AL) Ceramics/Sculpture 3B (AL) 638500 638600 (P) Ceramics/Sculpture A/B Adv Ceramics Sculpture 4A (AL) Adv Ceramics Sculpture 4B (AL) 638700 638900 (P) Ceramics/Sculpture 3A/B AP Studio Art 3D A AP Studio Art 3D B 648800 647300 (P) Ceramics/Sculpture 3A/B AP Art 3D Des DP 648934 648935 (P) Ceramics/Sculpture 3A/B VISUAL ARTS FASHION DESIGN Fashion Illustration A Fashion Illustration B 9 9 6300 6400 Fashion Production A Fashion Production B 9 9 6500 6600 Adv Fashion Illustration A (AL) Adv Fashion Illustration B (AL) 0 0 63000 6300 (P) Fashion Illustration A/B Adv Fashion Production A (AL) Adv Fashion Production B (AL) 0 0 6700 6800 (P) Fashion Production A/B Digital Art A Digital Art B VISUAL ARTS DIGITAL ART 9 9 649600 649700 Digital Art A (AL) Digital Art B (AL) 0 0 649800 649900 (P) Digital Art A/B Digital Art 3A (AL) Digital Art 3B (AL) 647400 647500 (P) Digital Art A/B AP Studio D A AP Studio D B 648637 64737 (P) Digital Art 3A/B AP Art D Des DP 648734 648735 See next page for additional fine arts course offerings. (P) Digital Art 3A/B
FINE ARTS COURSE OFFERINGS (cont.) VISUAL ARTS PHOTOGRAPHY Photography A Photography B 9 9 634500 634600 Photography A (AL) Photography B (AL) 0 0 634700 634800 (P) Photography A/B Adv Photography 3A (AL) Adv Photography 3B (AL) 633600 633700 (P) Photography A/B Adv Photography 4A (AL) Adv Photography 4B (AL) 633800 633900 (P) Photography 3A/B AP D Photography A AP D Photography B 63500 63500 (P) Photography 3A/B 3
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 0 0 78434 78435 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
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 9 9 77000 7700 Interest in a varied selection of individual, team, and personal development activities. ELECTIVE COURSE SELECTIONS GR SEM CODE DESCRIPTION SPE Fitness 9 9 774534 774535 Interest in developing total body fitness through aerobic dance, yoga, & Pilates. SPE Basketball 9 9 77434 77435 Interest in developing skills to a higher level. SPE Flag Football 9 9 774634 774635 Interest in developing skills to a higher level. SPE Soccer 9 9 774834 774835 Interest in developing skills to a higher level. SPE Volleyball 9 9 77534 77535 Interest in developing skills to a higher level. SPE Weight/Strength Training & Conditioning 9 9 77534 77535 Interest in developing body toning, muscular strength, & conditioning. SPE Wrestling & Conditioning 9 775334 Interest in grappling sports and improving fitness skills. CPE Net Sports 9 9 773734 773735 Interest in tennis, badminton, table tennis, and pickleball. CPE Lifetime Sports 9 9 773634 773635 Interest in developing lifetime fitness skills including yoga, body toning, and leisure sports. CPE Team Sports 0 0 773834 773835 Advanced basketball skills and strategies. SPE Yoga/Stretching 9 9 775434 775435 Yoga, meditation, stretching, and flexibility. Leadership Opportunities in P.E. 0 0 770034 770035 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
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) 9 9 9600 9700 AP Computer Science Principles A (TE) AP Computer Science Principles B (TE) 9 9 9800 9900 ELECTIVE COURSE SELECTIONS GR SEM CODE PRE REQUISITE/CO REQUISITE Computer Programming A (AL) 9 98900 (C) Geometry A/B or H Geometry A/B Computer Programming B (AL) 9 99000 AP Computer Science Java A AP Computer Science Java B 0 0 9000 9000 (P) Computer Programming A/B or AP Computer Science Principles A/B Writing Android Apps A Writing Android Apps B 9400 9500 Computer Programming 3 Advanced Topics in Computer Science A (AL) Computer Programming 3 Advanced Topics in Computer Science B (AL) 96500 96600 (P) AP Computer Science Java A/B See the Computer Programing Program of Study (POS) section for more information. 6
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 80300 App Edu Leadership SSL A 80400 Submit an application see website App Edu Leadership SSL B 80500 Out of Building Career Internship Program COURSE SELECTIONS GRADES SEM CODE PREREQUISITE/COREQUISITE Internship A SP 78300 See WCHS Internship Coordinator Internship B SP 78600 Internship A DP 78800 See WCHS Internship Coordinator Internship B DP 78900 Internship A TP 7800 See WCHS Internship Coordinator Internship B TP 78300 7
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 9 57300 Video Production B 9 57400 Introduction to Interactive Media A 0 59500 (P) Video Production A/B Introduction to Interactive Media B 0 59600 Media Management & Production A 57700 (P) Introduction to Interactive Media A/B Media Management & Production B 57800 CAPSTONE SELECTIONS GRADES SEM CODE PRE REQUISITE/CO REQUISITE Internship Arts Media Education A 57734 (P) All core courses in POS, See Counselor Internship Arts Media Education B 57735 8
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 0 90300 May only be taken for one semester Software Applications by Design B 90400 Adv. Software Applications by Design A Adv. Software Applications by Design B 0 90500 90600 May only be taken for one semester Accounting A 0 400 Accounting B 400 Entrepreneurship & Bus. Mgmt. A 0 545000 Entrepreneurship & Bus. Mgmt. B 0 54500 ***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
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 0 80900 College/Career B 0 809300 Career Seminar A Career Seminar B 806500 806600 (P) College/Career (C) Site Based DP A/B Site Based Career Experience A DP Site Based Career Experience B DP 54400 54400 (P) College/Career (C) Career Seminar A/B 30
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) 9 900 Foundations of Computer Science B (AL) 9 9300 AP Computer Science Principles A 9 9400 AP Computer Science Principles B 9 9500 AP Computer Science Java A 0 9000 (P) Computer Programming A/B AP Computer Science Java B 0 9000 CAPSTONE SELECTIONS GRADES SEM CODE PRE REQUISITE/CO REQUISITE Information Technology Internship 90734 90735 ***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
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 9 9 793375 793475 Resource Program LAD/Res. A Resource Program LAD/Res. B 9 9 79337 79347 English 9A English 9B 9 9 394 394 Biology A Biology B 9 9 36394 36394 US History A US History B 9 9 094 94 MAPS A MAPS B 9 9 3394 3494 Developmental Reading 9 9 4393 4394 College Test Prep 493 494 Resource Program A Resource Program B BRIDGE SERVICES COURSE TITLE GR SEM CODE PRE REQUISITE/CO REQUISITE 9 9 793395 793495 Developmental Reading A Developmental Reading B 9 9 439 4395 College Test Prep 0 0 49 495 MAPS A MAPS B 9 9 3395 3495 Literacy in the Digital Age 0609 06095 Economics and Business Law 0 4300 4300 May only be taken for one semester 3
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: http://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/curriculum/partnerships/early college programs.aspx 33