CONTENTS i Administrative/Counseling/Resource Teacher Contact Information ii Course Offerings Key iii Department Teacher Recommendation Process for Upperclassmen 1. English Language Arts Course Offerings 3. Mathematics Course Offerings 5. Science Course Offerings 6. Social Studies Course Offerings 8.World Languages Course Offerings 11 Fine Arts Course Offerings (Music, Theater, Art History, & Visual Arts) 15 Health & Physical Education Course Offerings 16 Computer Science Course Offerings 17 Career & Technology Education (CTE): Internship Programs & Programs of Study (POS) Offerings Applied Educational Leadership (AEL) Program Career Internship Program Broadcast Media POS Business Administration POS College/Career Research and Development POS Computer Programming POS 22 Academic Support: ARS, Bridge, LAD, & Resource 24 Creative and Performing Arts Signature Program 25 Mathematics, Technology, and Science (MTS) Signature Program 26 Dual Enrollment at Montgomery College 27 Intent to take Health Class during Summer School or On-line Contract 29 Time Management Chart Form 31 Change Course Form This Course Offerings Booklet is a supplement to the MCPS Course Bulletin located on MCPS s website: http://coursebulletin.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/. The MCPS graduation requirements are located on MCPS s website: http://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/curriculum/graduation-requirements.aspx
CONTACT INFORMATION ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF Dr. Joan C. Benz, Principal Ms. Doreen Brandes, Assistant Principal Dr. La Faye Burris, Assistant School Administrator Mr. Stephen Reck, Assistant Principal Mr. Bradley W. Rohner, Assistant Principal COUNSELING STAFF Ms. Jennifer Oristian, Resource Counselor Mr. Robert Bean, Counselor Mr. Gary Carter, Counselor Ms. Marcia Johnson, Counselor Mrs. Tiffany Kaufman, Counselor Ms. Angela Mastromatteo, Counselor Ms. Puja Sharma, Counselor Ms. Makeyda Soriano, Counselor Ms. Kari Lantos, Registrar Ms. Susan Parket, Counseling Office Secretary Ms. Tina Tomblin, Counseling Office Secretary Ms. Luana Zimmerman, Career/College Information Coordinator RESOURCE TEACHERS Ms. Jennifer Miller, English Language Arts Ms. Audrey Phillips, Mathematics Mr. Gary Rogers, Science Mr. Rodney Van Tassell, Social Studies Ms. Lois Laclef, World Languages Mr. Paul Dermont, Fine Arts Mr. Tim Lowe, Health/Physical Education & Computer Science/Technology Ms. Jan Shapiro, Bridge Services Ms. Tishya Soni-Chopra, ARS/Austism/LAD/Resource Ms. Deanna Svrcek, Signature Program Main Office Number: (301) 469-1200 Counseling Office Number: (301) 469-1211 i
COURSE OFFERINGS KEY This key is designed to help clarify the information about MCPS requirements in the courses that are offered at Winston Churchill HS. Prerequisite (P); Corequisite (C): MCPS course requirements Double Period (DP): Courses that require two periods, instead of the normal single period Triple Period (TP): Courses that require three periods, instead of the normal single period Honors (H) Courses: Provide expectations and opportunities for students to engage in more rigorous and complex content and processes and to develop authentic products that reflect the student s understanding of key concepts. Includes appropriate adaptations for enriched learning for pursuing in-depth studies that require abstract and higherorder thinking skills. These courses have the designated H in the beginning of the title. Advanced-Level (AL) Courses: Based on previous achievement in sequence of study. Includes appropriate adaptations for enriched learning for pursuing in-depth studies that require abstract and higher-order thinking skills. These courses have the designated AL in parenthesis next to the course title. Advanced Placement (AP) Courses: Meets College Board guidelines to accompany the Advanced Placements Examinations. A qualifying score on an AP exam may earn the student college credit or advanced standing in the subject in college. These courses have the designated AP in the beginning of the title. Technology Education (TE) Courses: To satisfy MSDE high school graduation requirements, students are required to take a state-approved technology courses. MCPS technology education courses that meet this requirement are designated TE in parentheses next to the title. Fine Art (FA) Courses To satisfy the fine arts requirement selected courses in art, dance, drama/theater, and music will be designated FA MCPS Courses-Related Fees ($): Specific courses have fees for items that are consumed or become personal property of the student. These courses have the designated $ next to the course title. Please note that all Advanced Placement (AP) courses have fees that are charged by College Board for the AP Examinations. Daily Homework Symbols: Each equals an estimated 10 minutes Each equals an estimated 5 minutes In general, the first semester of a course is a prerequisite for second semester. ii
DEPARTMENT TEACHER RECOMMENDATION PROCESS FOR UPPERCLASSMEN Math - Every teacher inputs recommendations, based on class performance and MCPS prerequisites/ co-requisites, for next course and level so that student and parent can make an educated decision about best placement. English - No teacher recommendations open access to all students based on grade level and MCPS required prerequisites/corequisites Social Studies - No teacher recommendations open access to all students based on grade level and MCPS required prerequisites/corequisites Science - Every teacher inputs recommendations, based on class performance and MCPS prerequisites/ co-requisites, for next course and level so that student and parent can make an educated decision about best placement. World Languages - All teachers will enter recommendations for students to continue at the highest level of study possible based on students current level of achievement and information about their academic goals Fine Arts - Every teacher recommends students to the next level course PE/Health - No teacher recommendations open access to all students Computer Science - Every teacher recommends students to the next level course iii
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS COURSE OFFERINGS COURSE TITLE GR SEM CODE PREREQUISITE/COREQUISITE English 9A 9 1 1311 English 9B 9 2 1312 H English 9A 9 1 1313 H English 9B 9 2 1314 English 10A 10 1 1321 (P) English 9 A/B English 10B 10 2 1322 H English 10A 10 1 1323 (P) English 9 A/B H English 10B 10 2 1324 H English 11A 11 1 1333 (P) English 10 A/B H English 11B 11 2 1334 AP Lang/Composition A 11 1 1015 (P) English 10 A/B AP Lang/Composition B 11 2 1016 H English 12A 12 1 1343 (P) English 11 A/B H English 12B 12 2 1344 AP Lit/Composition A 12 1 1017 (P) English 11 A/B AP Lit/Composition B 12 2 1018 College Test Prep 10-12 1 114234 May only be taken for one semester 10-12 2 114235 May only be taken for one semester African American Literature 10-12 1 105034 May only be taken for one semester 10-12 2 105035 May only be taken for one semester Culture in Literature 10-12 1 101934 May only be taken for one semester 10-12 2 101935 May only be taken for one semester Informative & Argumentative Speaking 11-12 1 1461 (P) English 10 A/B Oral Interpretation & Media Study 11-12 2 2344 (P) English 10 A/B See next page for additional English Language Art course offerings 1
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS COURSE OFFERINGS Newspaper COURSE TITLE GR SEM CODE PREREQUISITE/COREQUISITE Journalism A 9-10 1 115036 Journalism B 9-10 2 115136 Techniques of Adv. Journalism (AL) 10-12 1 115236 (P) Journalism A/B Publications Editing & Layout (AL) 10-12 2 115336 (P) Journalism A/B Yearbook COURSE TITLE GR SEM CODE PREREQUISITE/COREQUISITE Journalism A 9-10 1 115037 Journalism B 9-10 2 115137 Techniques of Adv. Journalism (AL) 10-12 1 115237 (P) Journalism A/B Publications Editing & Layout (AL) 10-12 2 115337 (P) Journalism A/B Literary Magazine COURSE TITLE GR SEM CODE PREREQUISITE/COREQUISITE Journalism A 9-10 1 115038 Journalism B 9-10 2 115138 Techniques of Adv. Journalism (AL) 10-12 1 115238 (P) Journalism A/B Publications Editing & Layout (AL) 10-12 2 115338 (P) Journalism A/B 2
MATHEMATICS COURSE OFFERINGS COURSE TITLE GR SEM CODE PREREQUISITE/COREQUISITE Algebra 1A 9-12 1 3111 Algebra 1B 9-12 2 3112 Related Math A 9-12 1 3231 (C) Algebra 1 A/B Related Math B 9-12 2 3232 Geometry A 9-12 1 3201 (P) Algebra 1 A/B Geometry B 9-12 2 3202 H Geometry A 9-12 1 3203 (P) Algebra 1 A/B H Geometry B 9-12 2 3204 2YR Algebra 2A 9-12 1 3315 (P) Algebra 1 A/B & Geometry A/B 2YR Algebra 2B 9-12 2 3316 Algebra 2A 9-12 1 3301 (P) Algebra 1 A/B & Geometry A/B Algebra 2B 9-12 2 3302 H Algebra 2A 9-11 1 3310 (P) Algebra 1 A/B & Geometry A/B H Algebra 2B 9-11 2 3311 Precalculus A 9-12 1 3489 (P) Algebra 2 A/B Precalculus B 9-12 2 3490 H Precalculus A 9-12 1 3350 (P) Algebra 2 A/B H Precalculus B 9-12 2 3351 Calculus w/ Applications A (AL) 11-12 1 3356 (P) Precalculus A/B Calculus w/ Applications B (AL) 11-12 2 3357 AP AB Calculus A 10-12 1 3452 (P) Precalculus A/B AP AB Calculus B 10-12 2 3453 AP BC Calculus A 10-12 1 3491 (P) H Precalculus A/B AP BC Calculus B 10-12 2 3492 Multivariable Calculus/DE A (AL) 10-12 1 3048 (P) AP BC Calculus A/B Multivariable Calculus/DE B (AL) 10-12 2 3049 Multivariable Calculus/DE A (AL) 10-12 1 304836 Teacher Recommendation AP BC Calculus B 10-12 2 349236 Teacher Recommendation Quantitative Literacy A 12 1 3121 (P) Algebra 2 A/B Quantitative Literacy B 12 2 3122 See next page for additional Math course offerings 3
MATHEMATICS COURSE OFFERINGS COURSE TITLE GR SEM CODE PREREQUISITE/COREQUISITE AP Statistics A 10-12 1 3320 (P) Algebra 2 A/B AP Statistics B 10-12 2 3321 Statistics & Mathematical Modeling A 11-12 1 3322 (P) Algebra 2 A/B Statistics & Mathematical Modeling B 11-12 2 3323 Linear Algebra 12 1 3426 Teacher Recommendation Complex Analysis 12 2 3428 Teacher Recommendation College Test Prep 10-12 1 114234 May only be taken for one semester 10-12 2 114235 May only be taken for one semester 4
SCIENCE COURSE OFFERINGS COURSE TITLE GR SEM CODE PREREQUISITE/COREQUISITE Biology A 9 1 3631 Biology B 9 2 3632 H Biology A 9 1 3621 H Biology B 9 2 3622 Chemistry A 10 1 3721 (P) Algebra 1 A/B; (C) Geometry A/B Chemistry B 10 2 3722 H Chemistry A 10 1 3711 (P) Algebra 1 A/B; (C) Geometry A/B H Chemistry B 10 2 3712 Physics A 11 1 3831 (C) Geometry A/B Physics B 11 2 3832 H Physics A 11 1 3821 (C) Geometry A/B H Physics B 11 2 3822 AP Physics 1A 11 1 3891 (P) Geometry A/B; (C) Algebra 2 A/B AP Physics 1B 11 2 3892 AP Chemistry A DP 11-12 1 3751 (P) Chemistry A/B; Algebra 2 A/B AP Chemistry B DP 11-12 2 3752 AP Biology A DP 11-12 1 3651 (P) Biology A/B; (C) Chemistry A/B AP Biology B DP 11-12 2 3652 AP Environmental Science A 11-12 1 3659 (P) Biology A/B; (C) Chemistry A/B AP Environmental Science B 11-12 2 3660 Anatomy & Physiology A (AL) 11-12 1 3761 (P) Biology A/B; (C) Chemistry A/B Anatomy & Physiology B (AL) 11-12 2 3762 Molecular Genetics A DP (AL) 11-12 1 3997 (P) Biology A/B, Chemistry A/B Molecular Genetics B DP (AL) 11-12 2 3998 AP Physics C A- Mechanics 11-12 1 3829 (P) Physics A/B and Precalculus A/B AP Physics C B- Mechanics 11-12 2 3830 AP Physics C A- Electricity/Magnetism 11-12 1 3827 (P) Physics A/B and Precalculus A/B AP Physics C B- Electricity/Magnetism 11-12 2 3828 Astronomy A 11-12 1 3856 Astronomy B 11-12 1 3752 5
SOCIAL STUDIES COURSE OFFERINGS COURSE TITLE GR SEM CODE PREREQUISITE/COREQUISITE H U.S. History A 9-12 1 2111 H U.S. History B 9-12 2 2113 AP U.S. History A 9-12 1 2114 AP U.S. History B 9-12 2 2124 H NSL Government A 10-12 1 2127 H NSL Government B 10-12 2 2128 AP NSL Government A 10-12 1 2104 AP NSL Government B 10-12 2 2105 AP Comparative Gov t. A 11-12 1 2132 AP Comparative Gov t. B 11-12 2 2145 H Modern World History A 11-12 1 2223 H Modern World History B 11-12 2 2224 AP World History A 11-12 1 2240 AP World History B 11-12 2 2241 AP European History A 11-12 1 2216 AP European History B 11-12 2 2217 AP Psychology A 11-12 1 2330 AP Psychology B 11-12 2 2331 AP Human Geography A 10-12 1 2332 AP Human Geography B 10-12 2 2333 AP Microeconomics 11-12 1 2316 AP Macroeconomics 11-12 2 2315 H Cultural Anthropology A 10-12 1 2561 H Cultural Anthropology B 10-12 2 2562 Global Issues in the 21 st Century A 10-12 1 2347 Global Issues in the 21 st Century B 10-12 2 2348 Student Leadership A 10-12 1 2339 Student Leadership B 10-12 2 2340 See next page for additional Social Studies course offerings 6
SOCIAL STUDIES COURSE OFFERINGS COURSE TITLE GR SEM CODE PREREQUISITE/COREQUISITE Law 1 10-12 1 2 231234 231235 May only be taken for one semester Philosophy 10-12 1 2 231134 231135 May only be taken for one semester African American History 10-12 1 210334 May only be taken for one semester 2 210335 Sociology 1 11-12 1 2305 Sociology 2 11-12 2 2314 Research Project A (AL) 11-12 1 8041 Research Project B (AL) 11-12 2 8042 7
WORLD LANGUAGES COURSE OFFERINGS American Sign Language (ASL) COURSE TITLE GRADE SEM. CODE American Sign Language 1A 9-12 1 1596 American Sign Language 1B 9-12 2 1597 PREREQUISITE American Sign Language 2A American Sign Language 2B 10-12 10-12 1 2 1593 1594 Level 1 ASL A/B American Sign Language 3A (AL) American Sign Language 3B (AL) 11-12 11-12 1 2 1640 1641 Level 2 ASL A/B Note: Check a college s requirements to make sure American Sign Language qualifies as a world language for admission. French Language COURSE TITLE GRADE SEM. CODE PREREQUISITE French 1A 9-12 1 1611 French 1B 9-12 2 1621 French 2A French 2B 9-12 9-12 1 2 1612 1622 Level 1 French A/B French 3A 9-12 1 1613 Level 2 French A/B French 3B 9-12 2 1623 H French 3A 9-12 1 1633 Level 2 French A/B H French 3B 9-12 2 1643 French 4A 9-12 1 1614 Level 3 French A/B French 4B 9-12 2 1624 H French 4A 10-12 1 1634 Level 3 French A/B H French 4B 10-12 2 1644 French 5A (AL) 11-12 1 1615 Level 4 French A/B French 5B (AL) 11-12 2 1625 AP French LC A 10-12 1 1635 AP French LC B 10-12 2 1636 See next page for additional World Languages course offerings 8
WORLD LANGUAGES COURSE OFFERINGS Russia Language COURSE TITLE GRADE SEM. CODE Russian 1A 9-12 1 1851 Russian 1B 9-12 2 1852 PREREQUISITE Russian 2A 10-12 1 1853 Level 1 Russian A/B Russian 2B 10-12 2 1854 H Russian 3A 10-12 1 1846 Level 2 Russian A/B H Russian 3B 10-12 2 1847 H Russian 4A 10-12 1 1848 Level 3 Russian A/B H Russian 4B 10-12 2 1849 Russian 5A (AL) 10-12 1 1859 Level 4 Russian A/B Russian 5B (AL) 10-12 2 1860 Adv. Russian LC A 10-12 1 1867 Adv. Russian LC B 10-12 2 1868 Chinese Language COURSE TITLE GRADE SEM. CODE PREREQUISITE H Chinese 3A 9-12 1 1925 H Chinese 3B 9-12 2 1926 H Chinese 4A 9-12 1 1927 Level 3 Chinese A/B H Chinese 4B 9-12 2 1928 Chinese 5A (AL) Chinese 5B (AL) 11-12 11-12 1 2 1879 1880 Level 4 Chinese A/B Chinese 6A (AL) 11-12 1 1881 Level 5 Chinese A/B Chinese 6B (AL) 11-12 2 1882 AP Chinese LC A 11-12 1 1929 AP Chinese LC B 11-12 2 1930 Chinese 7A (AL) 11-12 1 1886 Chinese 7B (AL) 11-12 2 1887 See next page for additional World Languages course offerings 9
WORLD LANGUAGES COURSE OFFERINGS Spanish Language COURSE TITLE GRADE SEM. CODE PREREQUISITE Spanish 1A 9-12 1 1711 Spanish 1B 9-12 2 1721 Spanish 2A 9-12 1 1712 Level 1 Spanish A/B Spanish 2B 9-12 2 1722 Spanish 3A 9-12 1 1713 Level 2 Spanish A/B Spanish 3B 9-12 2 1723 H Spanish 3A 9-12 1 1733 Level 2 Spanish A/B H Spanish 3B 9-12 2 1743 H Spanish 4A 10-12 1 1734 Level 3 Spanish A/B H Spanish 4B 10-12 2 1744 Spanish 5A (AL) 10-12 1 1715 Level 4 Spanish A/B Spanish 5B (AL) 10-12 2 1725 Spanish 5A 36 (AL) 10-12 1 171536 Teacher Recommendation Spanish 5B 36 (AL) 10-12 2 172536 AP Spanish LC A AP Spanish LC B 11-12 11-12 1 2 1759 1760 AP Spanish Literature A 11-12 1 1761 AP Spanish Literature B 11-12 2 1762 Spanish 7A (AL) 11-12 1 1757 Spanish 7B (AL) 11-12 2 1758 10
FINE ARTS COURSE OFFERINGS (Music, Theater, Art History, Visual Arts) All course offerings below meet the Fine Arts (FA) requirement. GENERAL MUSIC COURSE TITLE GRADES SEM. CODE PREREQUISITE/COREQUISITE Guitar A 9-12 1 6585 Guitar B 9-12 2 6586 Guitar 2A 9-12 1 6591 (P) Guitar A/B Guitar 2B 9-12 2 6592 Piano 1A 9-12 1 6520 Piano 1B 9-12 2 6521 Piano 2A 9-12 1 6535 (P) Piano 1A/B Piano 2B 9-12 2 6536 Music Theory & Composition 1A 9-12 1 6545 Music Theory & Composition 1B 9-12 2 6546 AP Music Theory & Composition A 9-12 1 6547 Permission of Instructor AP Music Theory & Composition B 9-12 2 6548 CHORAL MUSIC COURSE TITLE GRADES SEM. CODE PREREQUISITE/COREQUISITE Chorus 1A ($) 9-12 1 6711 Chorus 1B ($) 9-12 2 6712 Chorus 2A (AL/$) 10-12 1 6721 (P) Chorus 1A/B or Audition Chorus 2B (AL/$) 10-12 2 6722 Chorus 3A (AL/$) 10-12 1 6731 (P) Chorus 2A/B or Audition Chorus 3B (AL/$) 10-12 2 6732 Chamber Choir A (AL/$) 10-12 1 6741 Chamber Choir B (AL/$) 10-12 2 6742 See next page for additional Fine Arts course offerings 11
FINE ARTS COURSE OFFERINGS (Music, Theater, Art History, Visual Arts) All course offerings below meet the Fine Arts (FA) requirement. INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC COURSE TITLE GRADES SEM. CODE PREREQUISITE/COREQUISITE Concert Orchestra A 9-12 1 6851 (P) Audition Concert Orchestra B 9-12 2 6852 Symphonic Orchestra A (AL) 9-12 1 686636 (P) Concert Orchestra A/B or Audition Symphonic Orchestra B (AL) 9-12 2 686736 Symphonic Orchestra A (AL) 9-12 1 686637 (P) Concert Orchestra A/B or Audition Symphonic Orchestra B (AL) 9-12 2 686737 Symphonic Orchestra A (AL) 9-12 1 686638 (P) Concert Orchestra A/B or Audition Symphonic Orchestra B (AL) 9-12 2 686738 Concert Band A 9-12 1 6821 (P) Audition Concert Band B 9-12 2 6822 Symphonic Band A (AL) 9-12 1 682636 (P) Concert Band A/B or Audition Symphonic Band B (AL) 9-12 2 682736 Symphonic Band A (AL) 9-12 1 682637 (P) Concert Band A/B or Audition Symphonic Band B (AL) 9-12 2 682737 Jazz Ensemble A (AL) 9-12 1 6871 (P) Audition Jazz Ensemble B (AL) 9-12 2 6872 THEATER COURSE TITLE GRADES SEM. CODE PREREQUISITE/COREQUISITE Theater 1A 9-12 1 6926 Theater 1B 9-12 2 6927 Theater 2A (AL) 10-12 1 6928 (P) Theatre 1A/B Theater 2B (AL) 10-12 2 6929 Play Directing (AL) 11-12 1 6914 (P) Theatre 1A/B & Theatre 2A/B Advanced Acting (AL) 11-12 2 6912 (P) Theatre 1A/B & Theatre 2A/B See next page for additional Fine Arts course offerings 12
FINE ARTS COURSE OFFERINGS (Music, Theater, Art History, Visual Arts) All course offerings below meet the Fine Arts (FA) requirement. ART HISTORY COURSE TITLE GRADES SEM. CODE PREREQUISITE/COREQUISITE Art History A 9-12 1 6451 Art History B 9-12 2 6452 (P) Art History A AP Art History A 10-12 1 6456 AP Art History B 10-12 2 6457 VISUAL ARTS- STUDIO ART COURSE TITLE GRADES SEM. CODE PREREQUISITE/COREQUISITE Art & Culture A ($) 9-12 1 6454 Art & Culture B ($) 9-12 2 6455 Drawing & Design A ($) 9-12 1 6355 Drawing & Design B ($) 9-12 2 6356 (P) Drawing & Design A Studio Art 1A (AL/$) 10-12 1 6105 (P) Drawing & Design A/B Studio Art 1B (AL/$) 10-12 2 6106 Studio Art 2A (AL/$) 10-12 1 6205 (P) Studio Art 1A/B Studio Art 2B (AL/$) 10-12 2 6206 Advanced Studio A (AL/$) 11-12 1 631338 (P) Studio Art 1A/B & 2A/B Advanced Studio B (AL/$) 11-12 2 631438 AP Studio Art Drawing ($) 11-12 1 648234 (P) Drawing & Design A/B, Studio Art 1 A/B, & AP Studio Art Drawing ($) 11-12 2 648235 Teacher Recommendation VISUAL ARTS- CERAMICS COURSE TITLE GRADES SEM. CODE PREREQUISITE/COREQUISITE Ceramics/Sculpture 1A ($) 9-12 1 6381 Ceramics/Sculpture 1B ($) 9-12 2 6391 (P) Ceramics/Sculpture 1A Ceramics/Sculpture 2A (AL$) 10-12 1 6383 (P) Ceramics/Sculpture 1A/B Ceramics/Sculpture 2B (AL$) 10-12 2 6393 Ceramics/Sculpture 3A (AL/$) Ceramics/Sculpture 3B (AL/$) 11-12 11-12 1 2 6385 6386 (P) Ceramics/Sculpture 2A/B Advanced Studio A (AL/$) 10-12 1 631334 (P) Ceramics/Sculpture 1A/B, 2A/B & 3A/B Advanced Studio B (AL/$) 10-12 2 631434 AP Studio Art 3-D ($) 11-12 1 648834 (P) Ceramics/Sculpture 2A/B AP Studio Art 3-D ($) 11-12 2 648835 See next page for additional Fine Arts course offerings 13
FINE ARTS COURSE OFFERINGS (Music, Theater, Art History, Visual Arts) All course offerings below meet the Fine Arts (FA) requirement. VISUAL ARTS- FASHION COURSE TITLE GRADES SEM. CODE PREREQUISITE/COREQUISITE Fashion Illustration A ($) 9-12 1 6113 Fashion Illustration B ($) 9-12 2 6114 Fashion Production A ($) 10-12 1 6115 (P) Fashion Illustration A/B Fashion Production B ($) 10-12 2 6116 Advanced Studio A (AL/$) 11-12 1 631335 (P) Fashion Illustration & Production A/B Advanced Studio B (AL/$) 11-12 2 631435 VISUAL ARTS- DIGITAL ART COURSE TITLE GRADES SEM. CODE PREREQUISITE/COREQUISITE Digital Art A ($) 9-12 1 6496 Digital Art B ($) 9-12 2 6497 Advanced Studio A (AL/$) 10-12 1 631337 (P) Digital Art A/B Advanced Studio B (AL/$) 10-12 2 631437 AP Studio Art 2-D ($) 11-12 1 648634 Teacher Recommendation AP Studio Art 2-D ($) 11-12 2 648635 VISUAL ARTS- PHOTOGRAPHY COURSE TITLE GRADES SEM. CODE PREREQUISITE/COREQUISITE Photography 1A ($) Photography 1B ($) 9-12 9-12 1 2 6345 6346 (P) Photography 1A Photography 2A (AL/$) 10-12 1 6347 (P) Photography 1A/B Photography 2B (AL/$) 10-12 2 6348 Advanced Studio A (AL/$) 10-12 1 631336 (P) Photography 1A/B & 2A/B Advanced Studio B (AL/$) 10-12 2 631436 AP Studio Art 2-D ($) 11-12 1 648634 Teacher Recommendation AP Studio Art 2-D ($) 11-12 2 648635 14
HEALTH & PHYSICAL EDUCATION COURSE OFFERINGS Health COURSE TITLE GRADES SEM CODE DESCRIPTIONS H Health 10 1 784134 Only one semester allowed/required H Health 10 2 784135 Only one semester allowed/required Physical Education COURSE TITLE GRADES SEM CODE DESCRIPTIONS Foundations of Personal Fitness & Sport 1 Foundations of Personal Fitness & Sport 2 9 9 1 2 7720 7721 Interest in a varied selection of individual, team and personal development activities SPE Fitness 9-12 1 774534 Interest in developing total body fitness SPE Fitness 9-12 2 774535 through aerobics dance, yoga, and Pilates SPE - Basketball 9-12 1 774234 Interest in developing skills to a higher level SPE - Basketball 9-12 2 774235 SPE- Flag Football 9-12 1 774634 Interest in developing skills to a higher level SPE- Flag Football 9-12 2 774635 SPE- Soccer 9-12 1 774834 Interest in developing skills to a higher level SPE- Soccer 9-12 2 774835 SPE - Volleyball 9-12 1 775134 Interest in developing skills to a higher level SPE - Volleyball 9-12 2 775135 SPE - Weight/Strength Training & Conditioning 9-12 1 775234 Interest in developing body toning, muscular SPE - Weight/Strength Training & Conditioning 9-12 2 775235 strength & conditioning SPE- Wrestling & Conditioning 9-12 1 775334 Interest in grappling sports and improving fitness skills CPE - Net Sports 9-12 1 773734 Interest in tennis, badminton, table tennis, and CPE - Net Sports 9-12 2 773735 pickleball. CPE- Lifetime Sports CPE- Lifetime Sports 9-12 9-12 1 2 773634 773635 Interest in developing lifetime fitness skills including yoga, body-toning, and leisure sports CPE- Team Sports CPE- Team Sports 10-12 10-12 1 2 773834 773835 Advanced basketball skills and strategies SPE - Yoga/Stretching 10-12 1 775434 Yoga, meditation, stretching and flexibility SPE - Yoga/Stretching 10-12 2 775435 Leadership Opportunities in Physical Education 10-12 10-12 1 2 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 15
COMPUTER SCIENCE COURSE OFFERINGS Computer Science COURSE TITLE GRADE SEM. CODE PREREQUISITE/COREQUISITE Foundations of Computer Science A(TE/AL) 9-12 1 2916 Foundations of Computer Science B(TE/AL) 9-12 2 2917 AP Computer Science Principles A (TE) 9-12 1 2918 AP Computer Science Principles B (TE) 9-12 2 2919 Computer Programming 1A (AL) 9-12 1 2989 (C) Geometry A/B or H Geometry A/B Computer Programming 1B (AL) 9-12 2 2990 AP Computer Science Java A 10-12 1 2901 (P) Computer Programming 1 A/B or AP Computer Science Java B 10-12 2 2902 AP Computer Science Principles A/B Computer Programming 3- Advanced Topics in Computer Science A (AL) Computer Programming 3- Advanced Topics in Computer Science B (AL) 11-12 1 2965 (P) AP Computer Science Java A/B 11-12 2 2966 See the Computer Programing Program of Study (POS) for more information on page 20. 16
CAREER & TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION (CTE): INTERNSHIP PROGRAMS & PROGRAMS OF STUDY COURSE OFFERINGS Applied Educational Leadership (AEL) Program COURSE TITLE GRADES SEM. CODE PREREQUISITE/COREQUISITE App Edu Leadership A 11-12 1 8102 Submit an application- see website App Edu Leadership B 11-12 2 8103 App Edu Leadership SSL A 11-12 1 8104 Submit an application- see website App Edu Leadership SSL B 11-12 2 8105 Out of Building Career Internship Program COURSE TITLE GRADES SEM CODE PREREQUISITE/COREQUISITE Internship A SP 12 1 7813 See WCHS Internship Coordinator Internship B SP 12 2 7816 Internship A DP 12 1 7818 See WCHS Internship Coordinator Internship B DP 12 2 7819 Internship A TP 12 1 7822 See WCHS Internship Coordinator Internship B TP 12 2 7823 17
BROADCAST MEDIA PROGRAM OF STUDY About the Program It is designed to teach students to develop public speaking personalities as well as their voices and articulation skills. Students might expand their public speaking performance and writing abilities. All programs give students the opportunity to gain practical experience of learned theories, through course projects or internships. Is Media Broadcasting for You? Do you want to experience hands-on practice with actual equipment in a television studio? Do you want to blend scripting, film, music, audio, personalities and graphics into one project? Do you talk with everyone and interact with a diverse group of people? Broadcast Media Program of Study (POS) - 4 credits required COURSE TITLE GRADES SEM CODE PREREQUISITE/COREQUISITE Video Production A 9-12 1 5173 Video Production B 9-12 2 5174 Electronic Video Production A 10-12 1 5175 (P) Video Production A/B Electronic Video Production B 10-12 2 5176 Media Management & Production A 11-12 1 5177 (P) Electronic Video Production A Media Management & Production B 11-12 2 5178 Guided Research A 11-12 1 5310 Teacher Recommendation Guided Research B 11-12 2 5311 Sample Broadcast Media Pathway Grade 9 Grade 10 Grade 11 Grade 12 Video Production A/B Electronic Video Production A/B Technology Credit and/or Fine Art Credit and/or PE Credit Media Management & Production A/B & Guided Research A/B 18
BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION PROGRAM OF STUDY About the Program Business Administration incorporates various global executive management strategies that allow students to be empowered to innovate, imagine, and incorporate information technology skills. Additionally, students will develop organizational tools and teamwork initiatives to complete modern day projects. Students will participate in simulated management exercises that include business operations and decision making that move the classroom toward common goals and objectives. Is the Academy of Business Administration for You? Do you want to cross the boundaries of success, business, and life? Are you interested in being competitive and develop the entrepreneurship skills to be globally competitive? Are you creative and interested in designing the process for executive accounting management? Do you want to experience hands-on practice with business management? Do you survey the world of business and seek the technical aspects of broad areas of business? Business Administration Program of Study (POS) - 4 credits required ***(MC credit earned with completion of all courses with B of higher)*** COURSE TITLE GRADES SEM. CODE PREREQUISITE/COREQUISITE Economics and Business Law 10-12 1 4131 May only be taken for one semester 2 4132 Personal Finance 10-12 1 2 415834 415835 May only be taken for one semester Accounting A 10-12 1 4111 Accounting B 10-12 2 4112 Entrepreneurship 1A 10-12 1 5450 Entrepreneurship 1B 10-12 2 5451 Internship Business 11-12 11-12 1 2 5471 5471 ***Articulation Agreement: Earn three college credits at Montgomery College through the MCPS articulation agreement by earning a B or higher in the articulated courses and completing the entire high school plan. Sample Business Administration Pathway Grade 9 Grade 10 Grade 11 Grade 12 Economics & Business Law Accounting A/B Personal Finance Entrepreneurship A/B Technology Credit and/or Fine Art Credit and/or PE Credit Internship- Business or AP Micro/Marco Economics 19
COLLEGE/CAREER RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM OF STUDY About the Program College/Career Research and Development is a two-year program of study that prepares students with academic, technical, and workplace skills necessary to pursue future education and employment in a career field of their interest upon graduation from high school. Is College/Career Research and Development (CCRD) for You? Do you enjoy new opportunities to earn money for your future? Do you want real-world career experience in a field that interests you? Do you want to prepare yourself for college and a career? Do you want to develop skills that will help you to manage your personal finances? College/Career Research and Development Program of Study (POS) - 4 credits required COURSE TITLE GRADES SEM. CODE PREREQUISITE/COREQUISITE College/Career A 10-12 1 8092 College/Career B 10-12 2 8093 Career Seminar A Career Seminar B 11-12 11-12 1 2 8065 8066 (P) College/Career (C) Site Based DP A/B Site-Based Career Experience A DP Site-Based Career Experience B DP 11-12 11-12 1 2 5441 5442 (P) College/Career (C) Site Based DP A/B Sample College/Career Research & Development Pathway Grade 9 Grade 10 Grade 11 Grade 12 Health Credit/Elective College/Career A/B Credits Technology Credit and/or Fine Art Credit and/or PE Credit Career Seminar A/B & Site-Based Career Experience A/B DP 20
COMPUTER PROGRAMMING PROGRAM OF STUDY About the Program This program helps to develop a student's computational and critical thinking skills and prepare them to create new technologies. This fundamental knowledge in Computer Science prepares them for the 21st century workplace, regardless of their ultimate field of study or occupation. Some of the topics that may be included in Computer Science courses include: algorithms, data analysis, modeling, problem-solving, creating and manipulating graphics, coding or programming (including application or game design), security, web design, human-computer interaction, robotics and ethical issues. Is Computer Science for You? Are you creative? Do you like to solve problems? Are you interesting in making computers do things for you? Ever thought of an idea for a great app? Want to design a cool robot? Computer Programing Program of Study (POS) - 4 credits required ***(MC credit earned with completion of all courses with B of higher)*** COURSE TITLE GRADE SEM. CODE PREREQUISITE/COREQUISITE Foundations of Computer Science A (AL) 9-12 1 2922 Foundations of Computer Science B (AL) 9-12 2 2923 AP Computer Science Principles A 9-12 1 2924 AP Computer Science Principles B 9-12 2 2925 AP Computer Science Java A 10-12 1 2901 (P) Computer Programming 1 A/B AP Computer Science Java B 10-12 2 2902 Internship A 11-12 1 781336 Internship B 11-12 2 781636 or Internship A DP 11-12 1 781836 Internship B DP 11-12 2 781936 ***Articulation Agreement: Earn three college credits at Montgomery College through the MCPS articulation agreement by earning a B or higher in the articulated courses and completing the entire high school plan. Sample Computer Programing Pathway Grade 9 Grade 10 Grade 11 Grade 12 Technology Credit and/or Fine Art Credit and/or PE Credit AP Computer Science Principles A/B AP Computer Science Java A/B Internship A/B 21
ACADEMIC SUPPORT COURSE OFFERINGS These courses are determined through the implementation of the Individualized Educational Plan (IEP). Autism Resource Services (ARS) COURSE TITLE GR SEM CODE PREREQUISITE/COREQUISITE Resource Program A 9 1 793375 Special Placement Resource Program B 9 2 793475 Special Placement Resource Program A 10 1 793376 Special Placement Resource Program B 10 2 793476 Special Placement Resource Program A 11 1 793377 Special Placement Resource Program B 11 2 793477 Special Placement Resource Program A 12 1 793378 Special Placement Resource Program B 12 2 793478 Special Placement US History A 9 1 211094 Special Placement US History B 9 2 211294 Special Placement Bridge Services COURSE TITLE GR SEM CODE PREREQUISITE/COREQUISITE Resource Program A 9-12 1 793395 Special Placement Resource Program B 9-12 2 793495 Special Placement Developmental Reading 9-12 1 114392 Special Placement Developmental Reading 9-12 2 114395 Special Placement College Test Prep 10-12 1 114292 Special Placement 10-12 2 114295 Special Placement MAPS A 9-12 1 311395 Special Placement MAPS B 9-12 2 311495 Special Placement Literacy in the Digital Age 12 1 106092 Special Placement 12 2 106095 Special Placement Economics and Business Law 10-12 1 413195 May only be taken for one semester 2 413295 Learning and Academic Disabilities (LAD) COURSE TITLE GR SEM CODE PREREQUISITE/COREQUISITE Developmental Reading 9-12 1 114393 Special Placement Developmental Reading 9-12 2 114394 Special Placement College Test Prep 11-12 1 114293 Special Placement 11-12 2 114294 Special Placement MAPS A 9-12 1 311394 Special Placement MAPS B 9-12 2 311494 Special Placement See next page for additional Academic Support course offerings 22
ACADEMIC SUPPORT COURSE OFFERINGS These courses are determined through the implementation of the Individualized Educational Plan (IEP). Resource Program COURSE TITLE GR SEM CODE PREREQUISITE/COREQUISITE Resource Program A 9 1 793371 Special Placement Resource Program B 9 2 793471 Special Placement Resource Program A 10 1 793372 Special Placement Resource Program B 10 2 793472 Special Placement Resource Program A 11 1 793373 Special Placement Resource Program B 11 2 793473 Special Placement Resource Program A 12 1 793374 Special Placement Resource Program B 12 2 793474 Special Placement 23
CREATIVE AND PERFORMING ART SIGNATURE PROGRAM About the Program Creative and Performing Arts Signature Program provides students with the unique opportunity to focus in their area of interest with rigorous courses and enrichment activities. The events are designed to present students with knowledge for enrichment as well as knowledge of career pathways and opportunities. Research on career opportunities or side-opportunities will support their interests with the reality of income. Speakers will be sharing their experiences and highlighting opportunities. Students will participate in offcampus enrichment activities where they hone their knowledge through contacts with professionals. Student will also participate in competitions where they might receive recognition for scholarships or college acceptance. Students will select a single focus for four years. The options include the visual arts (multiple media options), choral and instrumental music, journalism (yearbook and newspaper) or theatre. Is the Academy Creative and Performing Arts for You? The application and additional details may be found on the Churchill website under Academy Programs. Other Requirements Take four credits of coursework in a focus area: Art, Choral or Instrumental, Music, Journalism or Theatre Take one additional credit in another Creating and Performing Arts focus area Submit a reflective portfolio of their work at the end of grades 9, 10, and 11 Research on how to pursue a specific career of their choice (This may be outside of the Arts.) (for class of 2019 and on) Attend the Career Speaker Series related to careers and complete summary questions Present a Senior Capstone and portfolio Participate in an Arts related competition 24
MATHEMATICS, TECHNOLOGY, AND SCIENCE (MTS) SIGNATURE PROGRAM About the Program Mathematics, Technology, and Science Signature Program provides a unique opportunity for students to pursue rigorous coursework with an eye on their future. They will be taking rigorous courses in mathematics, technology and science (MTS). Additionally, they will take four other MTS courses in their area of interest. As they look to their future, they will be asked to plan out what they might do post-high school. In this planning they will be thinking of career options which is why the Academy purposefully brings in speakers to share their journey and job activity. Over the course of the four years, they will be exposed to at least 15 different career discussions. They will be able to engage in a school-based activity that will challenge their learning job related skills. They will also engage in an internship after the Junior year. Students return from their internships with a higher level of appreciation of a job and the knowledge that their experience will enhance their college application. This program is focused on supporting students in their life goals. Is the Academy Mathematics, Technology, and Science (MTS) for You? The application and additional details may be found on the Churchill website under Academy Programs. Other Requirements Research on how to pursue a specific career of their choice (for class of 2019 and on) Attend the Career Speaker Series related to careers and complete summary questions Complete an independent project anchored to their area of interest in MTS. This involves an online summer preparatory course during the summer after grade 9. Participate in a presentation event where they explain their independent project Participate in an internship related to Mathematics, Technology, or Science Enter in a contest or competition in Mathematics, Technology, or Science 25
DUAL ENROLLMENT AT MONTGOMERY COLLEGE Dual Enrollment is available to advanced high school students admitted to Montgomery College (MC). Select students are enrolled in college courses while still attending high school, providing an educational experience beyond what is available at the secondary level. High school juniors and seniors who meet the College's Dual Enrollment (DE) standards may enhance their schedule with college course work and experience the independence of college-level study while also earning college credit. Dual Enrollment at MC enables high school students to; register and attend a Montgomery College course(s) on campus, online or at their high school site; engage with outstanding college professors and their peers in a collegiate classroom setting; graduate from high school with earned college credit; potentially save money on college tuition; accelerate college completion; and gain additional skills and confidence needed to succeed in college Students may enroll in a variety of courses at the college, provided they meet the Dual Enrollment standards. The credits earned may be applied to a degree program at Montgomery College or may potentially be transferred to another institution. A few of the courses that past students have taken are listed below. Course Title Computer Science Engineering Science Geography History Political Science Science Sociology Speech Theater Arts Education Psychology Please see the MCPS s Dual Enrollment/College Courses and Early College Access Programs website for more information: http://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/curriculum/partnerships/early-college-programs.aspx 26
HEALTH CONTRACT If you intend to take Health during the summer or online please complete this contract and attach it to your course selection sheet. This is not a registration form for summer school or for online course work. All 10 th grade students without this signed contract will be required to sign-up for Health. Student Name: ID#: I understand that Health is a one semester, 10 th grade course that is required for graduation. Instead of taking health during the regular school year, I am making a commitment to complete this course through one of the following options: 1. MCPS regional summer school 2. MCPS elearning 3. WCHS summer symposium Students are able to take Health during the summer after 9 th, 10 th, or 11 th grade. If, for any reason, you are unable to complete Health during the summer you may select the health course during your 11 th or 12 th grade course selection process. Student Signature Date Parent Signature Date MCPS and WCHS summer school brochures will be available in the main office, in the counseling office, and online by the end of March with registration in early April. Students are urged to register early for classes due to a limited number of classes that can be offered. Please visit the following MCPS websites for more information about MCPS options 1 and 2 from above. Regional Summer School http://www.mcps.k12.md.us/info/summerschool elearning http://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/departments/onlinelearning/courses/health.aspx 27
TIME MANAGEMENT CHART It is important to your health and well-being as a person to keep a healthy balance in your course load and other activities. It is vital to your success as a student that you be able to commit to putting the required time into each course so that you can perform at your very best. In order to assist you, we have placed symbols designating how much work each course requires, on average. Each equals 10 minutes of daily homework. Each equals 5 minutes. As you decide your course of study for next year, please complete this chart as a guide to help you select a healthy workload. English Math Science Social Studies World Language Elective (s) Possible Course (s) Average Daily Homework Time Total Average Daily Homework: Total Average Daily time spent on After School Activities: (sports, arts, SGA, clubs etc.) Total Average Daily time spent on Work or Service Activities: (part-time job, family business, charity volunteering, etc.) Total Average Daily time spent on Chores and Family Activities: (babysitting, pet care, meals, cleaning, laundry, errands, etc.) Total Average Daily Sleep time: (Research recommends 8-10 hours a night for adolescents) GRAND TOTAL: (add them all together Don t forget to include a 7 hours school day) Think about your Grand Total. Does this leave you any downtime? What happens when your classes get really busy, rather than average? Does the allotment of your time serve to make you well-rounded with the many varied interests that colleges are looking for, or are you too focused in one area? 29
Course Change Form Student name: ID#: Grade: Student email: Staffing decisions are made based on the course requests from students at the time of course selection. Those courses are confirmed in a letter mailed home to parents in late spring. Course change requests will be considered on a space available basis and for the following reasons: schedule conflicts, incorrect level placement, successful completion of summer school, failure to complete a prerequisite or a graduation requirement. Teacher initial Course(s) to Drop Clear Course(s) to Add Teacher initial Reason for change: My signature attests that I agree to the above changes. The above changes are being made with consideration of the entire workload of all courses requested for the school year and additional responsibilities outside of school. I understand that the commitment to this change will be for the entirety of the semester. Program requirements and space availability may make it impossible to change course requests again. If this change involves moving to a higher level class please understand that often there will be significantly increased workloads and testing requirements. Student signature: Date: Parent signature: Date: ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Office Use Only Contact with student/parent: RT Signature: Administrator Signature: 31