QHS Course Selection Pathways Booklet 2017-2018 Course requests will be completed online through the Aspen Student Ptal. March 11 March 20, 2017 Finding the Aspen Student Ptal: Go to http://aspen.quincypublicschools.com/aspen Enter the student s ID number as the Login ID From the Quincy Public Schools website at www.quincypublicschools.com Go to Parent Links on the right choose Aspen ~ Student Ptal to locate a link to the address above. Enter the student s ID number as the Login ID After logging into the Student Ptal choose My Info top tab Requests side tab Follow Instructions visible on the top of the screen when the course selection window is open March 11 th. Finding Program of Studies on our website: Log on to the Quincy Public Schools website at www.quincypublicschools.com Go to Schools High Schools choose high school choose Course Selection 2017 2018 (on left). Course Eligibility Requirements Prerequisites: Students must pass each year of a course within the subject area befe taking the next course in the sequence. To continue in each sequential course of studies, a student should attain teacher approval the following: Hons level: Minimum grade 80 Advanced level: Minimum grade 80 To advance to a higher level of studies a student should attain teacher approval : A final average of 90 higher at the CCP level to move to Hons A final average of 90 higher at the Hons level to move to Advanced Some courses may have additional pre-requisites. See course description f additional infmation.
Quincy High School Main Office: (617) 376-3355 Student Suppt Services Office: (617) 376-3351 Lawrence Taglieri, Principal, Quincy High School lawrencetaglieri@quincypublicschools.com Ellen Murray, Assistant Principal Kevin Carey, Dean Steven Johnston, Dean Karen McPartlin, Dean Ellen Sullivan, Dean Paula McGeady, Department Chair, Student Suppt Services ellenmurray@quincypublicschools.com kevincarey@quincypublicschools.com stevenjohnston@quincypublicschools.com karenmcpartlin@quincypublicschools.com ellensullivan@quincypublicschools.com paulamcgeady@quincypublicschools.com Should you have questions, feel free to call the departmental phone numbers listed below, and speak to a department chair, who will be happy to answer your questions and assist you. DEPARTMENT DEPARTMENT CHAIR PHONE/EMAIL Career & Technical Education Rebecca McInnis 617-376-3324 rebeccamcinnis@quincypublicschools.com English Michael Ellis 617-376-3385 michaelellis@quincypublicschools.com English Language Learners Kathleen Harrison 617-376-3386 kathleenharrison@quincypublicschools.com Feign Language Edie Boynton 617-376-3365 edieboynton@quincypublicschools.com Mathematics Virginia Snell 617-376-3398 virginiasnell@quincypublicschools.com Science Edward Smith 617-376-3366 edwardsmith@quincypublicschools.com Social Studies Kevin Bell 617-376-3368 kevinbell@quincypublicschools.com Special Education Lraine Kusy 617-376-3340 lrainekusy@quincypublicschools.com REV. 12-12-16
Selecting your courses This booklet includes the typical course pathways available to students entering Quincy High School. When selecting courses students should take into account the graduation requirements and the academic requirements necessary f their anticipated career path. Also included are the Quincy High School graduation requirements, promotion requirements and minimum four-year college admission requirements. Questions regarding course selection should be directed to the student s current school counsel the specific academic department chair listed on the previous page. It is recommended that students and parents review, modify and accept the recommendations of their classroom teachers and/ school counsels by the assigned deadline on the front cover. 1. Begin by reviewing the courses in this booklet. Course descriptions and additional infmation is available in the Program of Studies which is available on our website. Finding Program of Studies on our website: Go to the Quincy Public Schools website at www.quincypublicschools.com Choose Schools High Schools choose high school choose Course Selection 2017-2018 (on left). Instructions f choosing Course Requests Online 1. After logging into the Student Ptal choose My Info top tab Requests side tab 2. At the top of the Requests page, please read and follow the instructions in the Instructions box f entering your requests. Note: If any of your courses are recommended by your teachers, they will automatically appear as requests when you first view the Requests page. 3. In the Primary requests box, click Select in the different subject areas to view choose your courses F example, to view what is offered f Social Studies courses, click Select to the left of Social Studies. A new window will open and all the courses that are available will be listed. The course recommended by your teacher will be checked and the Status will be Recommended. If the is gray, student cannot change the teacher recommendation. If you wish to choose another course that is listed, make a note in the Notes f counsel box on the Requests page. Your requests are automatically saved after you enter them on the Requests page. Your counsel can view them anytime. 4. Students must select exactly 36 credits wth of courses 5. After you complete entering your requests, click Post at the bottom of the page. This lets your counsel know that you are finished entering requests. If you have not selected enough courses to satisfy requirements f your academic track, the system lets you know which area you need to make me requests in. Please verify that you have 36 credits QUINCY HIGH SCHOOL Page 3 of 16 School Year 2017-2018
Graduation Requirements 1. All students must pass the English, Mathematics, and Science Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS). 2. Each student must acquire a minimum in the subjects listed below. Additional courses in each sequence will be required to meet the 120 credits minimum graduation requirement at Quincy High School. To be eligible f graduation, students must take sequences in at least 4 maj subject areas, equivalent Technical majs. Sequences are to be selected from Business Technology, English, Feign Languages, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, Technical Programs. SUBJECT MUST TAKE MUST ACQUIRE CREDITS ENGLISH 4 YEARS 20 FOREIGN LANGUAGE 2 YEARS 10 ** MATHEMATICS 3 YEARS 15 SCIENCE 3 YEARS 15 SOCIAL STUDIES 4 YEARS 20 PHYSICAL EDUCATION 4 YEARS 4 Plus 30 hours of Community Service ** Mathematics-Fifteen (15) credits required in mathematics. Ten (10) of the fifteen (15) credits in mathematics are to come from the Mathematics Program of Studies. The additional five (5) credits should come from mathematics business. Students enrolled in Career Maj programs must meet the requirements f English, mathematics, science, social studies, and must pass their three (3) year occupational sequence. The proper sequence in terms of years and accumulated credits must be taken. 3. All students are required to take and pass 2 years of feign language during their freshman and sophome years. Promotion Requirements 1. Most high school subjects are wth five (5) credits each f a full year. 2. A student must pass at least five subjects, f a minimum of 25 credits, to achieve grade 10 status. 3. A student must accumulate 50 credits to arrive at grade 11 status. 4. A student must accumulate 85 credits to arrive at grade 12 status. 5. A minimum of 120 credits is required f graduation. 6. There are certain subjects students must take in der to achieve the above-mentioned credits and be eligible f graduation. Infmation f Parents of College Bound Students In general, colleges require 16 high school units to be taken in grades 9, 10, 11, and 12. A unit is the equivalent of taking a subject f a full school year, one class period per cycle. Electives should be selected to meet specific college requirements. This Program of Studies contains the courses usually required f admissions to college, but college catalogues should be consulted f possible variations. Five (5) credits are equivalent to one (1) college entrance unit. It is recommended that students planning to attend a college/university f a baccalaureate degree should enroll in the following subjects: 4 years of English, 3 years of college math, 4 years of labaty science, 4 years of social studies, and 3 years of feign language. These subjects should be considered minimum college application requirements. Massachusetts public colleges and universities require that students pass 4 courses (Algebra I & II and Geometry Trigonometry, comparable coursewk) including mathematics during the final year of high school Accelerated and/ advanced placement (per College Entrance Examination Board) courses are offered f students who can undertake advanced wk in English, mathematics, science, social studies. It is possible to elect a business technology a technical sequence and achieve entrance requirements f certain colleges. Dual enrollment College on my Campus allows students to take advantage of the opptunity to obtain college credit directly at Quincy s two high schools. College on my Campus offers select Quincy College courses at the high schools which are approved f college credit and must align to the college syllabus f that course. These f cost courses are part of the Quincy Public Schools High School Program of Studies and will be added into a student s GPA. QUINCY HIGH SCHOOL Page 4 of 16 School Year 2017-2018
QUINCY HIGH SCHOOL The Course Selection Chart shown below is designed to assist parents and students in selecting one me courses that align with the English Department. Please note that students must pass a full year of English (5 credits) every year; accumulating 20 credits to qualify f graduation. The chart represents a suggested sequence of courses in the English Department by level. Students are required to meet all prerequisites and must obtain parent and teacher approval. Further infmation is available in the Program of Studies online at www.quincypublicschools.com under QHS Guidance. See front cover f detailed location instructions. ENGLISH Student Assigned by EL Teacher COLLEGE & CAREER PREP HONORS ADVANCED/AP 0198 English Language & Literature 1 0102 English 9 0103 English 9 0104 English 9 0112 English 10 0113 English 10 0114 English 10 0122 English 11 0132 English 12 0123 English 11 0133 English 12 0124 AP Language and Composition 0134 AP Literature and Composition Two half-year electives excluding 0142 and 0150 & 12 Electives Half-Year 2.5 credits 0175 /0176 Film Studies 0165 /0166 Sights, Sounds in Poetry; 0142 Journalism 0150 Creative Writing & 12 Elective Quarter-long 1.25 credits Electives Full-Year 5 credits 8186 SAT Reading Prep (Unleveled course not included in GPA) 0143 Pony Express/Journalism 0153 Creative Writing Plus QUINCY HIGH SCHOOL Page 5 of 16 School Year 2017-2018
QUINCY HIGH SCHOOL The Course Selection Chart shown below is designed to assist parents and students in selecting one me courses that align with the standards of the Math Department. Please note that students must pass each year of a mathematics course befe taking the next sequential course. Students must take three full years of Math (5 credits); accumulating 15 credits to qualify f graduation. A fourth year of Math is recommended. The chart represents a suggested sequence of courses in the Math Department by level. Students are required to meet all pre-requisites and must obtain parent and teacher approval. Please refer to the Program of Studies f course descriptions. Further infmation is available in the Program of Studies online at www.quincypublicschools.com under QHS Guidance. See front cover f detailed location instructions. MATH COLLEGE & CAREER PREP HONORS ADVANCED/AP ADVANCED/AP 1002 Algebra 1 1003 Algebra 1 1014 Geometry and 1011 Algebra Boost 1004 Algebra 1 1013 Geometry and 1024 Algebra 2 1012 Geometry 1013 Geometry 1024 Algebra 2 1014 Geometry and 1024 Algebra 2 1022 Algebra 2 1023 Algebra 2 1025 Pre-calculus 1025 Pre-calculus 1032 Algebra 3 & Trigonometry 1052 Pre-Calculus 1063 Pre-Calculus 1064 AP Calculus A/B 1053 Calculus (Hons) 1064 AP Calculus A/B Or 1053 Calculus (Hons) Gr. 10, 11, & 12 Electives: Full Year 5 credits Gr. 10, 11 1092 Introduction to Programming & Statistics Gr. 10, 11, 12 1190 Mathematics Independent Study Gr. 11, 12 1097 AP Computer Science Gr. 11, 12 1114 AP Statistics Gr. 11, 12 Elective: Quarter-long 1.25 credits Gr. 11, 12 8187 SAT Math Prep (Unleveled course not included in GPA) QUINCY HIGH SCHOOL Page 6 of 16 School Year 2017-2018
QUINCY HIGH SCHOOL The Course Selection Chart shown below is designed to assist parents and students in selecting one me courses that align with the Science Department. Please note that students must take three full years of Science (5 credits); accumulating 15 credits to qualify f graduation. It is strongly recommended that students preparing f college follow a four-year sequence of science courses, usually a ninth grade science, biology, chemistry, and physics. The chart represents a suggested sequence of courses in the Science Department by level. Students are required to meet all pre-requisites and must obtain parent and teacher approval. Further infmation is available in the Program of Studies online at www.quincypublicschools.com under QHS Guidance. See front cover f detailed location instructions. SCIENCE COLLEGE & CAREER PREP HONORS ADVANCED Advanced Accelerated Students must test into 2092 Life & Physical Science 2063 Earth & Physical Science 2013 Biology Hons 2014 Biology 2012 Biology 2007 Conceptual Biology 2013 Biology 2023 Chemistry Hons 2023D Chemistry* 2024 Chemistry 2024 Chemistry 2022 Chemistry 2020 Chemistry f Changing Times 2023 Chemistry 2023D Chemistry* 2033 Physics Hons 2033D Physics* 2035 AP Physics 1 2035 AP Physics 1 2032 Physics 2730 Principles of Technology 2033 Physics 2033D Physics* Advanced Placement science from below Advanced Placement science from below Gr. 11 & 12 Electives; Full Year: 2072 Marine Science ; 2082 Hticulture ; 2083 Hticulture, 2051 Meteology 2832 Human Anatomy, 2845 Anatomy and Physiology, 7253 Biotechnical Engineering Advanced Placement : 2045 AP Chemistry, 2046 AP Biology, 2047 AP Physics 2, 2048 AP Environmental Science College on my Campus will be offered f 2023D Chemistry Hons and 2033D Physics Hons. Please be sure to choose the course number ending with a D if you are interested in being scheduled f dual enrollment f either of these courses. There will be a cost associated with dual enrollment. QUINCY HIGH SCHOOL Page 7 of 16 School Year 2017-2018
QUINCY HIGH SCHOOL The Course Selection Chart shown below is designed to assist parents and students in selecting one me courses that align with the Social Studies Department. Please note that students must pass a full year of Social Studies (5 credits) every year; accumulating 20 credits to qualify f graduation. The chart represents a suggested sequence of courses in the Social Studies Department by level. Students are required to meet all pre-requisites and must obtain parent and teacher approval. Further infmation is available in the Program of Studies online at www.quincypublicschools.com under QHS Guidance. See front cover f detailed location instructions. SOCIAL STUDIES COLLEGE & CAREER PREP 3102 Wld Histy 3012 Modern Wld 3016 US Histy I 3022 US Histy 2 3092 Post WW II PLUS another 2.5 course: 3031 Contempary Issues 3095 Asian Wld 3142 Intro Criminal Law 3745 Human Behavi Hons 3103 Wld Histy 3013 Modern Wld 3017 US Histy I 3023 US Histy 2 3093 Post WW II PLUS another 2.5 course 3032 Contempary Issues 3096 Asian Wld 3143 Intro Criminal Law 3746 Human Behavi Advanced 3104 Wld Histy 3014 Modern Wld 3018 US Histy I 3024 AP US Histy 3065 AP US Government & Politics 3035 AP Modern European Histy 3054 AP Psychology 3063 AP Macroeconomics Students must take Post WW II Histy plus another 2.5 required course to total 5 credits. Gr. 11 & 12 Electives; Full-Year: 3034 Modern European Histy*; 3035 AP Modern European Histy* 5 credits 3052 Psychology, 3053 Psychology, 3054 AP Psychology 3082 U.S. Government and Politics, 3083 U.S. Government and Politics 3062 Economics), 3063 AP Macroeconomics 3065 AP U.S. Government and Politics * Gr. 11 & 12 Electives; Half-Year: 3031 Contempary Issues *, 3032 Contempary Issues * 2.5 credits 3095 Asian Wld, 3096 Asian Wld 3142 Introduction to Criminal Law, 3143 Introduction to Criminal Law 3745 Human Behavi, 3746 Human Behavi * Only QUINCY HIGH SCHOOL Page 8 of 16 School Year 2017-2018
The Course Selection Chart shown below is designed to assist parents and students in selecting one me courses that align with the Feign Language Department. Please note that students are required to pass a two-year sequence of a Feign Language (5 credits); accumulating 10 credits to qualify f graduation. It should be noted that all Massachusetts state colleges/universities include 2 years of high school feign language study as an admission requirement. Most private colleges/universities seek 3 me years of preparation in this area. The chart represents a suggested sequence of courses in the Feign Language Department by level. Students are required to meet all pre-requisites and must obtain parent and teacher approval. Further infmation is available in the Program of Studies online at www.quincypublicschools.com under QHS Guidance. See front cover f detailed location instructions. FOREIGN LANGUAGE College & Career Prep 4112 French 1 4122 French 2 4132 French 3 4142 French 4 FRENCH Hons 4113 French 1 4123 French 2 4133 French 3 4143 French 4 Advanced 4114 French 1 4124 French 2 4134 French 3 4144 AP French Language College & Career Prep 4312 Italian 1 4322 Italian 2 4332 Italian 3 4342 Italian 4 ITALIAN Hons 4313 Italian 1 4323 Italian 2 4333 Italian 3 4343 Italian 4 Advanced 4324 Italian 2 4334 Italian 3 4344 AP Italian Language College & Career Prep 4512 Spanish 1 4522 Spanish 2 4532 Spanish 3 4542 Spanish 4 4552 Spanish 5 SPANISH Hons 4513 Spanish 1 4523 Spanish 2 4533 Spanish 3 4543 Spanish 4 4553 Spanish 5 Advanced 4524 Spanish 2 4534 Spanish 3 4544 Spanish 4 4554 AP Spanish Language College & Career Prep 4612 Mandarin 1 4622 Mandarin 2 4632 Mandarin 3 4642 Mandarin 4 MANDARIN Hons 4613 Mandarin 1 4623 Mandarin 2 4633 Mandarin 3 4643 Mandarin 4 Advanced 4624 Mandarin 2 4634 Mandarin 3 4644 AP Chinese Language Hons 4413 Latin 1 4423 Latin 2 4433 Latin 3 4443 Latin 4 LATIN Advanced 4424 Latin 2 4434 Latin 3 4444 AP Latin QUINCY HIGH SCHOOL Page 9 of 16 School Year 2017-2018
QUINCY HIGH SCHOOL The Course Selection Chart shown below is designed to assist parents and students in selecting one me courses that align with the English Language Learner interest areas. Please note that it is not necessary to take ALL THE COURSES listed under a specific pathway. The chart represents suggested courses. Further infmation is available in the Program of Studies online at www.quincypublicschools.com under QHS Guidance. See front cover f detailed location instructions ENGLISH LEARNERS EL ENGLISH Department Chair approval required LEVEL 0 1 LEVEL 2 LEVEL 3 LEVEL 4 0290 Beginning 0291 Beginning 0292 Beginning 0278 Skills 1 0279 Literacy 1 0289 Literacy 2 0283 Low Intermediate 0284 Low Intermediate 0288 Skills 2 0299 Literacy 3 0293 Intermediate 0294 Intermediate 0298 Skills 3 0209 Literacy 4 0296 Advanced 0297 Advanced 0205 EL English EL MATHEMATICS Department Chair approval required 1280 EL Math 1281 EL Math Note: These are transitional courses f EL students. A placement test is required to determine student placement when student is ready to be placed into a regular math program. EL SCIENCE Department Chair approval required EL SOCIAL STUDIES Department Chair approval required 2280 EL Science 2011 EL Biology 2018 EL Foundations of Natural Science 3278 EL Wld Histy 3280 EL Civics 3283 EL American Growth 3279 EL Modern Wld 3281 EL US Histy 3282 EL Contempary Issues NOTE: English Learners are tested f proficiency to determine their starting point and course placement. EL students transition from beginner, low intermediate, intermediate, and advanced courses. Once a student has finished this progression they are put into regular course programs. Students may start at any given level as determined by proficiency and department chair. QUINCY HIGH SCHOOL Page 10 of 16 School Year 2017-2018
QUINCY HIGH SCHOOL Every incoming grade nine student is scheduled into Freshman Seminar**. Each term showcases the technical areas at Quincy High School and challenges students to develop skills necessary to compete in the 21 st Century. Infmation is available in the Program of Studies online at www.quincypublicschools.com under QHS Guidance. See front cover f detailed location instructions. Career Vocational Technical Education Majs Select Technical Majs to choose a course. o Most other Suggested Courses can be found in Business/Tech Electives. Career and Technical Education Majs begin in grade 10 and are 2 3 year sequential programs. Automotive Technology 7111 /7112 Automotive Technology 1 (10) 7114 /7115 Automotive Technology 2 (15) 7117 /7118 Automotive Technology 3 (15) 5140 CAD/Blueprint Reading 9, 10, 11, 12 (2.5) 5012 Microsoft Wd 9, 10, 11, 12 (2.5) 5304 Welding Technology Intro 10, 11, 12 (5) Film & Television Production 7140 /7141 Film & Television Production 1 (5) 7143 /7144 Film & Television Production 2 (10) 7146 /7147 Film & Television Production 3 (10) 7148 /7149 Film & Television Production Maj (10) 5012 Microsoft Wd 9, 10, 11, 12 (2.5) 5076 Public Speaking 11, 12 (2.5) 0175 Film Studies 11, 12 (2.5) 0150 Creative Writing 11, 12 (2.5) Business Technology 7120 /7121 Business Technology 1 (5) 7123 /7124 Business Technology 2 (10) 7126 /7127 Business Technology 3 (10) 5012 Microsoft Wd 9, 10, 11, 12 (2.5) 5076 Public Speaking 11, 12 (2.5) 5212 /5213 International Business 11, 12 (2.5) Carpentry Technology 7130 /7131 Carpentry 1 (5) 7133 /7134 Carpentry 2 (10) 7136 /7137 Carpentry 3 (10) Carpentry Technology (continued) 5012 Microsoft Wd 9, 10, 11, 12 (2.5) 5140 CAD/Blueprint Reading 9, 10, 11, 12 (2.5) 5304 Welding Technology Intro 10, 11, 12 (5) 6212 /6213 Art 1 9, 10, 11, 12 (5) Culinary Arts 7160 /7161 Culinary Arts 1 (5) 7163 /7164 Culinary Arts 2 (15) 7166 /7167 Culinary Arts 3 (15) 5012 Microsoft Wd 9, 10, 11, 12 (2.5) 6212 /6213 Art 1 9, 10, 11, 12 (5) 2082 Hticulture 10, 11, 12 (5) 5076 Public Speaking H 11, 12 (2.5) Early Education and Care 7261 /7262 Health and Human Services (5) 7281 /7282 Early Education and Care 1 (10) 7286 /7287 Early Education and Care 2 (15) 5012 Microsoft Wd 9, 10, 11, 12 (2.5) 5076 Public Speaking 11, 12 (2.5) 3052 /3053 Psychology 11, 12 (5) 3745 /3746 Human Behavi 11, 12 (2.5) 6212 /6213 Art 1 9, 10, 11, 12 (5) Electrical Technology 7170 /7171 Electrical Technology 1 (5) 7173 /7174 Electrical Technology 2 (5) 7176 /7177 Electrical Technology 3 (5) 5140 CAD/Blueprint Reading 9, 10, 11, 12 (2.5) 5012 Microsoft Wd 9, 10, 11, 12 (2.5) 5307 HVAC/R Introduction 10, 11, 12 (5) 5304 Welding Technology Intro 10, 11, 12 (5) QUINCY HIGH SCHOOL Page 11 of 16 School Year 2017-2018
Career Vocational Technical Education Majs (Continued) Engineering Technology / Project Lead the Way 7249 Intro to Engineering Design (5) 7248 Principles of Engineering (5) 7253 Biotechnical Engineering (5) 7254 Civil Engineering & Architecture (5) 7255 Digital Electronics (5) 7259 Engineering Design & Development (5) 7256 Computer Integrated Manufacturing 11, 12 (5) 5012 Microsoft Wd 9, 10, 11, 12 (2.5) 5140 CAD/Blueprint Reading 9, 10, 11, 12 (2.5) 5304 Welding Technology Intro 10, 11, 12 (5) Fashion Technology 7342 /7343 *Fashion Design 1 (5) 7344 /7345 Fashion Design 2 (5) 7347 Fashion Design 3 (10) 7349 Fashion Design Maj (10) 5012 Microsoft Wd 9, 10, 11, 12 (2.5) 6212 /6213 Art 1 9, 10, 11, 12 (5) 6222 /6223 Art 2 10, 11, 12 (5) 6232 /6233 Art 3 11, 12 (5) Graphics & Visual Design 7190 /7191 Design and Visual Communications 1 (5) 7193 /7194 Design and Visual Communications 2 (10) 7196 /7197 Design and Visual Communications 3 (10) 5012 Microsoft Wd 9, 10, 11, 12 (2.5) 6212 /6213 Art 1 9, 10, 11, 12 (5) 6222 /6223 Art 2 10, 11, 12 (5) 6232 /6233 Art 3 11, 12 (5) 5309 Publishing/Yearbook 12 (5) Health Care Technology 7261 /7262 Health and Human Services (5) 7264 /7265 Health Care Technology (10) 7273 /7274 Health Care Technology 2 (10) 5012 Microsoft Wd 9, 10, 11, 12 (2.5) 5232 /5233 Entrepreneurship 10, 11, 12 (2.5) 3052 /3053 Psychology 11, 12 (5) 3745 /3746 Human Behavi 11, 12 (2.5) 2832 Human Anatomy 11, 12 (5) 2845 Anatomy and Physiology 12 (5) Infmation Technology 7321 Infmation Technology 1 (5) 7324 Infmation Technology 2 (10) 7327 Infmation Technology 3 (10) 5012 Microsoft Wd 9, 10, 11, 12 (2.5) 7255 Digital Electronics 11, 12 (5) 1097 (AP) Computer Science 12 (5) Plumbing Technology 7230 /7231 Plumbing Technology 1 (5) 7233 /7234 Plumbing Technology 2 (10) 7236 /7237 Plumbing Technology 3 (10) 5012 Microsoft Wd 9, 10, 11, 12 (2.5) 5140 CAD/Blueprint Reading 9, 10, 11, 12 (2.5) 5304 Welding Technology Intro 10, 11, 12 (5) 5307 HVAC/R Introduction 10, 11, 12 (5) Protective Services 7200 /7201 Protective Services 1 (5) 7203 /7204 Protective Services 2 (10) 7206 /7207 Protective Services 3 (10) 5012 Microsoft Wd 9, 10, 11, 12 (2.5) 5076 Public Speaking 11, 12 (2.5) 3142 /3143 Criminal Law 11, 12 (2.5) 3052 /3053 Psychology 11, 12 (5) Welding/Metal Technology 7220 /7221 Welding/Metal Technology 1 (5) 7223 /7224 Welding/Metal Technology 2 (10) 7226 /7227 Welding/Metal Technology 3 (10) 5140 CAD/Blueprint Reading 9, 10, 11, 12 (2.5) 5012 Microsoft Wd 9, 10, 11, 12 (2.5) 6212 /6213 Art 1 9, 10, 11, 12 (5) Requirement f all incoming (automatically assigned) 8192 Freshman Seminar 8193 Freshman Seminar And 8174 Century Study and Research Skills QUINCY HIGH SCHOOL Page 12 of 16 School Year 2017-2018
QUINCY HIGH SCHOOL The Course Selection Chart shown below is designed to assist parents and students in selecting one me courses that align with the Electives interest areas. Please note that it is not necessary to take ALL THE COURSES listed under a specific pathway. The chart represents suggested courses. Please refer to the Program of Studies f course descriptions. Further infmation is available in the Program of Studies online at www.quincypublicschools.com under QHS Guidance. See front cover f detailed location instructions. ELECTIVES Select in Business/Tech Electives o Please be sure to choose an Alternate Elective as your first choice may not be available. o Remember to scroll down to choose an Artistry Elective as an Alternate Business Electives 5280 EL Business I** 10, 11, 12 (5) 5175 / 5176 Marketing 1 10, 11, 12 (2.5) 5176 / 5186 Marketing 2 10, 11, 12 (2.5) 5076 Public Speaking 11, 12 (2.5) 5173 Management and Economics 10, 11, 12 (5) 5212 /5213 International Business 11, 12 (2.5) Accounting 5102 Accounting 1 10, 11, 13 (5) 5103 Accounting 1 10, 11, 12 (5) 5113 Accounting 2 11, 12 (5) 5123 Accounting 3 12 (5) 5124 Accounting 3 12 (5) Computer Skills Career and Technical Education Introduction Courses 5140 CAD/Blueprint Reading 9, 10, 11, 12 (2.5) 5331 /5332 Robotics Intro 9, 10, 11, 12 (2.5) 5303 /5333 Film & TV Intro 9, 10, 11, 12 (5) 5352 Fashion Design Intro 9, 10, 11, 12 (5) 5300 Engineering Intro 9, 10, 11, 12 (5) 5301 Construction Skills Intro 10, 11, 12 (5) 5302 Culinary Arts Intro 10, 11, 12 (5) 5307 HVAC/R Introduction 10, 11, 12 (5) 5304 Welding Technology Intro 10, 11, 12 (5) 5305 Plumbing Intro 10, 11, 12 (5) Publishing and Graphics 5306 Graphic Imaging Intro 10, 11, 12 (5) 5309 Publishing/Yearbook*** 12 (5) Leadership 5284 Student Leadership 1*** 10, 12 (5) 5285 Student Leadership 2*** 12 (5) 5012 Microsoft Wd 9, 10, 11, 12 (2.5) 5014 Microsoft Office 9, 10, 11, 12 (2.5) 5097 /5098 Technology f the 21st Century 9, 10, 11, 12 (2.5) 5194 Advance Microsoft Wd and PowerPoint 10, 11, 12 (2.5) 5195 Advanced: Microsoft Excel and Access 10, 11, 12 (2.5) ** F students specifically approved f the English as a Second Language Program only. *** Cooperating teacher approval required. Interdisciplinary Elective Grades 9-12 Physical Education (Required all students all grades) 1080 Academic Decathlon (2.5) 1 Credit Course 9200 Physical Education* QUINCY HIGH SCHOOL Page 13 of 16 School Year 2017-2018
QUINCY HIGH SCHOOL The Course Selection Chart shown below is designed to assist parents and students in selecting one me courses that align with the Electives interest areas. Please note that it is not necessary to take ALL THE COURSES listed under a specific pathway. The chart represents suggested courses. Please refer to the Program of Studies f course descriptions. Further infmation is available in the Program of Studies online at www.quincypublicschools.com under QHS Guidance. See front cover f detailed location instructions. ELECTIVES continued Artistry Program f Creative and Perfming Arts Select in Artistry Electives o Please be sure to choose an Alternate Elective. Scroll down to view/choose a Business Elective Art 6212 /6213 Art 1 9, 10, 11, 12 (5) 6262 /6263 Digital Photography 1 9, 10, 11, 12 (5) 6222 /6223 Art 2 10, 11, 12 (5) 6272 /6273 Digital Photography 2 10, 11, 12 (5) 6232 /6233 Art 3 11, 12 (5) 6243 Art Maj / Ptfolio 11, 12 (5) 6293 Art Histy 11, 12 (5) 6245 /6246 Art Histy in Action: Western 9, 10, 11, 12 (2.5) 6255 /6256 Art Histy in Action: Non-Western 9, 10, 11, 12 (2.5) 6225 /6226 Two Dimensional Studies 9, 10, 11, 12 (2.5) 6235 /6236 Three Dimensional Studies 9, 10, 11, 12 (2.5) Music 6303 /6304 Band 9, 10, 11, 12 (5) 6306 Band Experience 9, 10, 11, 12 (2.5) 6313 /6314 Choir 9, 10, 11, 12 (5) 6353 Choir Experience 9, 10, 11, 12 (2.5) 6383 Jazz/Rock Ensembles 9, 10, 11, 12 (5) 6323 Music Appreciation 9, 10, 11, 12 (2.5) 6333 Music Fundamentals 9, 10, 11, 12 (2.5) 6343 Music They* 9, 10, 11, 12 (5) *Prerequisite of Music Fundamentals teacher approval required. Theater and Production Arts 6347 Acting 9, 10, 11, 12 (5) 6327 Introduction to Theater 9, 10, 11, 12 (5) 6320 Theatre Experience 9, 10, 11, 12 (5) 6330 Stage Technology 10, 11, 12 (5) 6329 Stagecraft & Design 10, 11, 12 (5) Please use Notes f Counsel to communicate with Student Suppt Services. Reminder: click POST at the bottom of the page to indicate to your Counsel that you are finished entering requests. QUINCY HIGH SCHOOL Page 14 of 16 School Year 2017-2018
Quincy School Committee The Honable Thomas P. Koch, Chair Paul L. Bregoli, Vice-Chair James V. DeAmicis Kathryn E. Hubley Barbara J. Isola Emily A. Lebo Anne M. Mahoney Dr. Richard DeCristofaro, Superintendent of Schools and Secretary to the School Committee The Quincy Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, col, sex, sexual ientation, gender identity, religion, national igin, handicap, in its education activities employment practices. Quincy Public Schools 2016 www.quincypublicschools.com