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WINSTON CHURCHILL HIGH SCHOOL

This is a supplement to the Montgomery County Public Schools’ High School Course Bulletin.

ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF

Dr. Joan C. Benz, Principal (301) 469-1200Ms. Doreen Brandes, Assistant Principal (301) 469-1200Mr. Edward Reed, Assistant Principal (301) 469-1200Ms. Jan Fisher, Assistant Principal (301) 469-1200Mr. John Taylor, Assistant School Administrator (301) 469-1200

COUNSELING STAFF

Mrs. Beverly Lubenetski, Resource Counselor (301) 469-1211Mr. Gary Carter (301) 469-1211Mrs. Peggy Fahey (301) 469-1211Ms. Mary Lou Galpin (301) 469-1211Ms. Debra Josefchak (301) 469-1211Ms. Jennifer Lubenetski (301) 469-1211Ms. Robin Moore (301) 469-1211Mrs. Christine Pellicoro (301) 469-1211Ms. Susan Parket, Counseling Office Secretary (301) 469-1211

Mrs. Wendy Tilles, Scheduling Secretary (301) 469-1211Mrs. Denise Fabrizio, Registrar (301) 469-1220Mrs. Luana Zimmerman, (301) 469-1242Career/College Information Coordinator

RESOURCE TEACHERS AND DEPARTMENT CHAIRPERSONS

Bridge Ms. Jan Shapiro (301) 469-1231

English Ms. Emily Goldberg (301) 469-1172

Fine Arts Mr. Paul Dermont (301) 469-1227World Languages Ms. Stacye Steele-Yue (301) 469-

1141Computer Science/Technology Mr. Paul Dermont (301) 469-

1227Mathematics Mr. Curtis Southworth (301) 469-

1224Physical Education Mr. Don Higgins (301) 469-1236Resource Ms. Tishya Soni (301) 469-1235Science Mr. Clint Brown (301) 469-

1164Signature Programs Ms. Barbara Blazer (301) 469-1054Social Studies Mr. Rodney Van Tassell (301) 469-1166

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REGISTRATION INFORMATION AND GUIDELINES

1. REGISTRATION CONTINGENCY: Courses listed in this Churchill bulletin will be included in thecurricula for 2012-2013 dependent upon sufficient student enrollment and availability of staffing.

2. COURSE LOAD: A full and regular schedule consists of seven (7) program selections, five (5) of which should be chosen from courses in English, social studies, mathematics, science, and world languages. Students are encouraged to select a program of studies that will not only satisfy diploma requirements but also further college admission and/or career objectives. Students and parents are requested to carefully consider a student’s overall workload and extracurricular commitments when choosing AP and honors courses that require more homework. Courses may not be available to change a schedule and move to another level once the master schedule is finalized. Carefully consider the HW hours indicated for each course and complete a time management sheet along with the registration sheet.

3. FULL-DAY ATTENDANCE:Students should be enrolled in a full-day program composed of seven periods or a comparable period of time in an alternative program or activity approved by the student's parent or guardian, and principal.Exceptions to a full-day program may be granted for up to four (4 ) periods for the following:

Educationally related programs outside the school. Example: concurrent registration at a college/university, volunteer work or community service.

Medical exceptions. EMT recommended exceptions. Financial need exceptions.

All applications for an exception to full-day attendance must be made using MCPS Form 280-98 ("Request for Approval of Part-time Daily Attendance") and be approved by the principal.

4. SCHEDULE CHANGE POLICY: Students may make sound educational schedule changes for semesters 1 and 2 from the time of registration during February until Thursday, March 29. After March 29, due to staffing constraints, schedule changes will be permitted for the following reasons only:

1. Master schedule conflicts2. Incorrect level placement3. Completion of summer school course4. Failure to complete a prerequisite course

REQUESTS TO CHANGE TEACHERS OR TO KEEP A FIRST SEMESTER TEACHER WILL NOT BE HONORED.

NOTE: The schedule change policy will be strictly enforced. Consequently, students are cautioned to give consideration to choosing courses and alternates for both semesters. A schedule change request that is not based on sound educational reasons will not be honored.

5. AIDES: Any student who wishes to serve as an aide for a teacher, department or office should see his/her counselor. These positions do not provide units of credit.

6. AP COURSESA student who registers for an AP course is expected to take the AP exam. Students need to carefully consider the amount of homework hours that accompany each course. If a student wants to change his/her course selections after March 29, space may not be available in the new course, and the student must remain in the original course.

INTRODUCTION (2012 – 2013 MCPS High School Course Bulletin)

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MARYLAND DIPLOMA REQUIREMENTSThe state of Maryland authorizes one diploma for all high school graduates, based upon successful fulfillment of four categories of requirements: enrollment, course credit, student service learning (SSL), and Maryland assessments. All requirements are summarized in the table below. MCPS requirements that extend state requirements are designated with a double asterisk (**).

EnrollmentStudents must satisfactorily complete four years beyond Grade 8. (For exceptions, see Alternatives to Four-Year Enrollment.)

Course CreditsStudents shall be enrolled in a Montgomery County Public School and have earned a minimum of 22 credits (unless a pre-approved MCPS alternative is satisfied) that include the following:

MCPS GRADUATION REQUIREMENTSAT A GLANCE

English 4 credits

Fine Arts 1 credit (Selected courses in art, dance, drama/theater, and music that satisfy the fine arts requirement are designated FA)

Health Education 0.5 credit

Mathematics4 credits** (1 full-year [A/B] algebra credit, 1 geometry credit) Students who successfully complete a calculus course may be exempted from this 4-credit requirement.

Physical Education 1 credit**

Science 3 credits (1 biology credit, designated BC, and 1 physical science credit, designated PC, must be included)

Social Studies 3 credits (1 U.S. History credit; 1 World History credit; and 1 National, State, and Local Government credit)

Technology Education 1 credit (designated TE)

Electives:The additional credits required for graduation may be fulfilled by one of the following three options.

OPTION 1 OPTION 2 OPTION 3

2 credits in a world language OR 2 credits in American Sign Language AND2.5 credits in elective courses

2 credits in advanced technology education (AT) AND2.5 credits in elective courses

4 credits in a state-approved Program of Study AND0.5 credit in electives courses

Student Service Learning (SSL) 75 service-learning hours

Assessment Requirements

High School Assessments

Students must meet the Maryland High School Assessments requirements for English, algebra/data analysis, and biology.

Promotion RegulationMCPS Regulation JEB-RA, Placement, Promotion, Acceleration, and Retention of Students, http://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/departments/policy/pdf/jebra.pdf, requires that high school students earn five credits each year in order to be promoted, including specific required credits in English, mathematics, science, and social studies as indicated in the chart below.

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Other Courses—See Options Required for Graduation

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Maryland High School Assessments (HSA)Maryland High School Assessments are end-of-course tests related to the MCPS courses Algebra 1, Biology, and English 10. All students enrolled in an HSA course are required to take the appropriate HSA upon completion of the course. The Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) has designed the tests to measure student achievement and school performance, providing valuable information to students, parents, and schools. Maryland high school students must meet the HSA requirements in order to receive a Maryland high school diploma.

The Maryland High School Assessments for Algebra/Data Analysis and English also serve to meet the Maryland School Assessment (MSA) math and reading requirements of the federal No Child Left Behind Act (ESEA). For details visit the MSDE website www.marylandpublicschools.org/.

For more information about the HSA or MSA, visit http://hsaexam.org/about.html, contact your local high school or contact the MCPS Office of High School Instruction and Achievement, 301-517-5007.

Maryland High School Certificate This certificate is awarded to students with disabilities who do not meet the requirements for a diploma but who meet one of the following criteria: 1. The student is enrolled in a special education program for at least four years beyond Grade 8, or its age equivalent. The student is determined to have developed appropriate skills for the individual to enter the world of work, act responsibly as a citizen, and enjoy a fulfilling life by an Individualized Educational Program (IEP) Team with agreement of the student’s parents/guardians. The world of work includes, but is not limited to, gainful employment, work-activity centers, supported employment, or sheltered workshops. 2. After being enrolled in a special education program for four years beyond Grade 8, or its age equivalent, the student reaches age 21.

Montgomery County Public Schools Certificate of Merit (CM) In addition to the Maryland high school diploma, students who meet the following requirements may be awarded the Montgomery County Public Schools Certificate of Merit, a diploma endorsement:

• Advanced Courses At least 12 credits must be earned in advanced courses identified by MCPS as applicable to the Certificate of Merit. A CM appears in the course listings in this bulletin to designate courses that satisfy this requirement. All courses to be counted toward the Certificate of Merit must be taken for a letter grade.

• Mathematics Requirement Students must successfully complete and receive credit for the MCPS Algebra 2 course.

• Cumulative Grade Point Average Students must obtain at least a 3.0 unweighted cumulative grade point average.

Courses and Credits

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Each MCPS high school provides a comprehensive program of studies that enables all students to earn required graduation credits. All high school courses are one semester in length. All courses satisfying graduation requirements must be taken for a letter grade. Upon completion of each semester’s work, students earn credit in each course taken—0.5 credit for successful completion of a single-period course, 1 credit for a double-period course, and so on. Yearlong courses usually have the same name for the two semesters with the title of the first semester followed by A or 1 and the second by B or 2. In general the first semester of a course is a prerequisite for the second semester.

Technology Education Requirement for Graduation To satisfy MSDE high school graduation requirements, students are required to take a state-approved technology education course. MCPS technology education courses that meet this requirement are designated TE. Note that MCPS eLearning offers Foundations of Technology A/B in an online format during the summer. Advanced Technology courses satisfying graduation requirements for electives, Option 2, must also meet state approval. Courses meeting these requirements are designated AT.

Student Service Learning The Student Service Learning (SSL) program in MCPS promotes a culture of student involvement and student responsibility through civic engagement. Service learning is a graduation requirement in Maryland. MCPS students must complete a minimum of 75 service-learning hours for graduation. The specific SSL hour requirement and other SSL information are shown at http://mcpsssl.org. MCPS students may begin fulfilling this requirement the summer after Grade 5 and continue to accrue SSL hours through high school. Students who earn 260 or more SSL hours receive a Certificate of Meritorious Service at the time of graduation. Preparation, action, and reflection are the three phases of service learning that distinguish SSL from traditional volunteering and community service efforts.

Service learning hours are earned through the following:

School Courses Successful completion of specific courses identified in this course bulletin where the three phases of SSL achieve curricular objectives

School Clubs Fully participating and completing the three phases of service learning in activities promoted by school-sponsored clubs and organizations

Community Organizations and Opportunities—must be preapproved for SSLFully participating with community organizations tagged as “Approved SSL MCPS” and opportunities tagged “MCPS SSL Approved” at the website http://mcpsssl.org or by having MCPS Form 560-50, Request for Student Service Learning Preapproval granted prior to earning hours with organizations and opportunities that are not tagged as MCPS SSL approved at the website

All activities for which SSL hours are desired must occur in a public place, be secular in nature, and be supervised by an adult representative from a nonprofit, tax-exempt organization. Parents and relatives may not directly supervise a student. One SSL hour is awarded for every one hour of service outside of the instructional day with a maximum of 8 hours in a 24-hour period. MCPS Form 560-51, Student Service Learning Activity Verification, is required to document all activities for which SSL hours are desired. More information is available at the MCPS SSL site, http://mcpsssl.org, or the SSL FAQ pages at www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/departments/ssl/faqs/faq.shtm. For individual SSL questions, contact the SSL coordinator in any middle or high school.

High School Credit for Middle School Students High school credit is awarded to students who complete yearlong high school courses while in middle school after the student has passed both semesters of the course and passed the semester B high school final examination. The credit and grade are recorded on a student’s transcript during the first year of high school. Grades 6–8 students may retake a high school course taken in middle school and receive the higher grade earned.

Honors, Advanced-Level, Advanced Placement, and International Baccalaureate Courses

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Honors, advanced-level, Advanced Placement (AP), and International Baccalaureate (IB) courses provide opportunities for students to pursue rigorous and challenging studies. Students enroll in individual honors, advanced-level, and AP courses. Those students seeking an IB diploma or participating in local school certificate programs must meet the requirements of the program in addition to the requirements for graduation in MCPS. The table on pages 13 through 15 list all MCPS Advanced Placement, advanced-level, and IB courses. Students in honors, AP, and advanced-level courses are expected to maintain at least a C average. Students who receive a grade of D or E over two consecutive marking periods should be counseled and supported.

Students should consult school counselors for the courses offered at individual high schools.

Honors Courses Honors courses provide expectations and opportunities for students to work at an accelerated pace, to engage in more rigorous and complex content and processes, and to develop authentic products that reflect the student’s understanding of key concepts. The curriculum in each honors course includes appropriate adaptations for accelerated and enriched learning for pursuing in-depth studies that require abstract and higher-order thinking skills.

Advanced-Level Courses Advanced-level courses are based upon previous achievement in a sequence of study. Advanced-level courses include appropriate adaptations for accelerated and enriched learning for pursuing in-depth studies that require abstract and higher-order thinking skills.

Advanced Placement Courses MCPS has developed courses that meet College Board guidelines to accompany the Advanced Placement examinations. A qualifying score on an AP exam may earn the student college credit or advanced standing in the subject in college. All MCPS Advanced Placement courses have met the requirements of and been approved by the College Board Audit Committee and include concepts and skills that help students prepare for the AP exams.

Criteria for Enrollment in Honors, Advanced Placement, and Advanced-level Courses Principals ensure that all students who have the capability, motivation, or potential to accept the challenge of honors, advanced-level and/or AP courses will be accorded an opportunity to do so. Each semester the principal will convene his or her school’s Honors/AP Review Committee to review the participation of students in honors, advanced-level, and AP courses to ensure consistent implementation of the MCPS Gifted and Talented Education Policy (IOA), www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/departments/policy/pdf/ioa.pdf, and the accompanying regulation (IOA-RA), www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/departments/policy/pdf/ioara.pdf.

The Honors/AP Review Committee ensures that each school provides responsible open enrollment in honors, advanced-level, and AP courses for every student who is capable of or motivated to pursue a rigorous program and higher-level course work. The committee documents the strengths that each student brings to honors, advanced-level, and AP work and recommends a plan for outreach, nurturing, and support of potential candidates. A profile of student strengths can be determined by conducting a thorough review of the following multiple criteria:

• Mastery of course prerequisites (grades of A, B, or C) • Parent/guardian recommendations • Standardized test scores, as appropriate • Willingness to complete challenging assignments • Student interest or motivation • Work samples and portfolios • Teacher/counselor recommendations

Schools will evaluate multiple criteria for each student as no single criterion is to be used to exclude a student from pursuing honors, advanced-level, and AP course work. Prior to the start of each semester, school counselors notify all candidates for honors, advanced-level, and AP courses regarding their enrollment.

• Review Process for Enrollment in Honors, Advanced Placement, and Advanced-Level Courses Students who are not recommended for enrollment, but who still wish to be considered for honors, advanced-level, or AP course placement should appeal in writing to the principal for a special review within 10 school days of notification.

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Student Withdrawal from a Course A student-initiated withdrawal may occur when the student and parents/guardians determine that withdrawal will be beneficial to the student. The student’s withdrawal request must be approved by parents/guardians in writing, reviewed by the counselor, and discussed with the student to ensure that there is understanding that withdrawing from the course may result in a possible delay in meeting graduation requirements. The counselor’s recommendation is forwarded to the principal for approval.

If a student withdraws from a course before the end of the 25th school day, no notation is made on the student’s permanent record card or report card.

If the student withdraws after 25 school days of the course, the date of the withdrawal and the achievement attained at the time of withdrawal will be entered on the report card and permanent record. Withdrawal grades are not used in computing GPA or WGPA. Withdrawal grades are included when determining student academic eligibility for participation in extracurricular activities.

Alternative Provisions for Earning Credit In addition to earning credits during the regular school day and year, credits may be earned through summer school, extended-day learning opportunities, work experience programs, online courses, and college courses. Advance permission from the principal or designee is required in all cases involving alternative provisions for earning credit. Specific provisions govern the use of each of these programs. It is critical that students and parents consider these programs carefully and consult school counselors in advance to obtain full information about any alternative means of earning credit and its advisability. Online courses must be approved by MSDE and MCPS. The content of an online course must meet MCPS content standards to be considered for credit. The list of online courses approved by MCPS for credit towards graduation is at w ww.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/departments/onlinelearning .

Alternative provisions for earning credit are discussed in MCPS regulation High School Graduation Requirements, ISB-RA, found at www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/departments/policy/pdf/isbra.pdf.

Alternatives to Four-Year Enrollment Specific provisions governing the use of alternatives to four-year enrollment are delineated in the MCPS regulation High School Graduation Requirements, ISB-RA, found at www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/departments/policy/pdf/isbra.pdf. Advice from counselors is critical and should begin far in advance. The principal’s permission is required and must be obtained in advance. The alternatives include early college admission programs, early admission to an approved vocational, technical, or other postsecondary school, or the General Educational Development (GED) testing program.

Attendance A commitment to school attendance on the part of both students and parents/guardians is an essential component of a high-quality learning experience. Parents and school personnel are expected to do everything possible to ensure each student’s regular attendance. Students should attend all scheduled classes and approved educational activities and are responsible for completing all assigned work on time. Students should be enrolled in a full-day program or spend a comparable period of time in an alternative program or activity approved by the student’s parent/guardian and principal.

Grading and Reporting

Basis for Grading Grades reflect student achievement based on what the student knows and is able to do, as defined by the MCPS curriculum. Students receiving services for limited English proficiency, special education, or 504 disabilities will be afforded all accommodations and modifications as documented by English Language Learner (ELL) plans, individualized education programs (IEPs), or Section 504 plans.

Procedures for Grading Grading procedures will be applied consistently within and among schools. Grading practices must include clear and timely communication, alignment with curriculum, accurate reflection of student achievement, and fair representation of student performance. Grading practices must be fair and manageable, and support effective teaching and learning. Grades on report cards reflect academic achievement in relation to course expectations as outlined in the Montgomery County Public Schools’ curriculum. Extra credit may not be used. Course-specific procedures for grading are defined, used consistently, and explained clearly to students and parents in writing at the beginning of a semester or school year. A final evaluation activity is required at the conclusion of all courses. Semester examinations in specified courses are computed as 25% of the final grade for the semester and reported separately on the report card.

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Reporting Student Progress Teachers will provide students and parents with information about achievement throughout the marking period. This feedback may take several forms, including the following: • Report cards • Interims/progress reports • Online grade reports (Edline) • Parent conferences • Informal methods of communication • Teacher feedback

Credit/No Credit Grading Option The Credit/No Credit grading option may be used only in courses not specifically required for graduation by MSDE or MCPS. Credit/No Credit cannot be applied to a Certificate of Merit course.

Grade Point Average (GPA) and Weighted Grade Point Average (WGPA)Only final course grades and credit reported on high school transcripts are used in determining GPA and WGPA in accordance with the procedures set forth in MCPS Regulation IKC-RA: Grade Point Averages and Weighted Grade Point Averages, www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/departments/policy/pdf/ikcra.pdf. To determine WGPA, an additional quality point is added to grades of A, B, and C in all honors, advanced-level, and Advanced Placement courses only.

A Marking Period Average (MPA), used in determining academic eligibility, is shown on student report cards. The MPA is not cumulative and is not used to establish the GPA or WGPA. (The GPA and WGPA are on the student’s transcript, not his/her report card.)

MCPS does not rank students. Additional information about grading and reporting is available on the MCPS website at www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/info/grading/.

Academic Eligibility for Participation in Extracurricular Activities Students must maintain a 2.0 marking period average (MPA), with not more than one failing grade in the previous marking period in order to participate in extracurricular activities during the next marking period. The MPA is not the same as the GPA. Further information can be found in MCPS Regulation IQD-RA: Academic Eligibility for High School Students Who Participate in Extracurricular Activities, www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/departments/policy/pdf/iqdra.pdf.

National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Eligibility Center The National Collegiate Athletic Association established the NCAA Eligibility Center to serve as the authorizing group for the final review and approval of core courses for freshmen college students who want to participate in intercollegiate athletics in NCAA Division I-A, I-AA, and II colleges and universities. In the course bulletin, NCAA Center Approved Core Courses are designated NCAA. In all cases, the list of eligible courses available at the NCAA Eligibility Center website represents the final determination of acceptable core courses. To learn more about NCAA Approved Core Courses or about NCAA Freshmen Eligibility Standards, contact the local school resource counselor and visit the NCAA-IEC website at https://web1.ncaa.org/eligibilitycenter/common/.

Taking Courses Not Available at the Home School Students wishing to attend a neighboring school for a course not available at the home school must apply through the home school counseling office. Courses are open to students on a space-available basis. Students/parents must provide transportation.

MCPS COUNTY-WIDE PROGRAMSThe Superintendent’s Leadership ProgramThe Superintendent’s Leadership Program (SLP) is an honors career and leadership development program for high school seniors in the humanities. Students who have demonstrated outstanding leadership and academic excellence are selected through a highly competitive process. The program is designed to encourage lifelong learning, provide practical experience, and develop global citizenship.

Up to fifteen students are selected and will earn two honors credit hours per semester in the senior year by devoting fifteen hours per week to a professional internship and participating in class projects. Students benefit by learning how to manage projects, overcome challenges, make decisions, and operate as independent leaders and members of teams.

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The interactive online application is available through the MCPS website www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/departments/superintendent/leadership. Applicants must have a 3.2 GPA. Students accepted will be allowed up to four (4) morning classes. The program is open only to rising seniors enrolled in Montgomery County Public Schools. The deadline for completed applications and supporting materials is March 15.

Significant program components include the following:

Internships with top-level industry partners Field trips to meet with industry executives and community leaders Didactic seminars facilitated by executives, officials, and community leaders Research and writing assignments Class projects and team activities Examination of global leadership issues

For more information or an application, please contact:

Superintendent’s Leadership ProgramMontgomery County Public Schools850 Hungerford Drive, Room 251Rockville, MD 20850(301) [email protected]/departments/superintendent/leadership

Programs of Study (POS)Programs of Study (POS) are state-approved programs that satisfy the career-development graduation requirement and are designated as POS in this bulletin. Each of these programs is designed to help students acquire the specialized knowledge, skills, attitudes, and work habits required for employment and postsecondary education. Each MCPS high school offers career development programs.

Students seeking to enroll in a POS that includes a work-based learning component may be required by the employer or sponsoring organization to provide appropriate documentation that may include a social security number and/or proof of citizenship/green card. Please review program applications and POS requirements carefully for specific work-based learning component guidelines.

Extensive information about MCPS Programs of Study is available at the website www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/curriculum/careerprograms/.

Program OptionsSchools not offering a particular POS may request placement of a student in that program at another school. Efforts will be made to fulfill reasonable student requests for transportation. Students and counselors must ensure that the proper amount of transportation time is allocated in the student schedule. Form 565-6: Student Application for Career Development Programs is available through the MCPS website www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/departments/materials/books/Form_ordering_page.shtm.

Thomas Edison High School of TechnologyThomas Edison High School of Technology (TEHST) provides all MCPS students the opportunity to co-enroll in advanced academic, technical, and career programs. The mission of TEHST is to provide students with state-of-the-art technological, academic, and interpersonal skills needed to achieve excellence in their chosen fields of study. The variety of career-development programs offered at TEHST allows students to explore and experience traditional and nontraditional career options and to prepare for a wide range of expanding and challenging postsecondary options. Students enroll in Thomas Edison programs through their home school and take courses at both the home school and at Thomas Edison. Bus transportation is provided. All programs offered at TEHST are state-approved and most meet the career-development graduation requirement for students.

Registration packets are available from Thomas Edison, from local school counselors, and at www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/schools/edison/.

College Credit Available at Montgomery College for MCPS Students Who Complete Programs of Study MCPS graduates who successfully complete one of 38 programs of study may earn free college credit when receiving grades of A or B in courses articulated with Montgomery College (MC). Earned credits may be used

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toward an associate’s degree at MC. For more information regarding the MC-articulated credit for programs of study, contact your school counselor. MC offers financial aid to help pay tuition and fees for qualifying students. If you have questions about the 38 MCPS career pathway programs, visit the website at www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/curriculum/careerprograms/. Call 301-279-5000 at MC for college-related information, including information from the financial aid office, and an application packet.

Foundations Office Programs The Foundations Office provides programs in partnership with three separate non-profit educational foundations: automotive, construction, and information technology. Each provides a liaison between the business/professional community and MCPS to promote and advance student education, training, and preparation for college and a full range of careers within the automotive, construction, and information technology industries. Additional information may be found at www.foundationsoffice.org. All Foundation student programs provide opportunities to earn industry-recognized credentials and also provide entrepreneurial experiences.

• Automotive Trades Foundations Programs Automotive Trades Foundation Programs are located at Damascus, Edison, Gaithersburg, and Seneca Valley high schools. Three student-run car sales per school year are held, selling over 2000 renovated vehicles to date. Students donate one renovated vehicle yearly to a deserving Montgomery County organization.

• Construction Trades Foundations Program Construction Trades Foundation Programs are located at Edison high school. Students design, construct, and market student-built houses; 38 houses have been built and sold thus far in Montgomery County.

• Information Technology Programs Information Technology Programs in computer repair and networking are located at Clarksburg and Thomas Edison high schools. Valuable industry-standard CompTIA certifications and college credits may be earned. Students renovate, market, and sell donated computers to the community during three yearly sales. Students also donate a refurbished computer lab yearly to a deserving Montgomery County non-profit organization.

The Visual Art Center (VAC) at Albert Einstein High SchoolThe Visual Art Center (VAC) is a challenging and rigorous portfolio development program with a competitive application process consisting of an interview, portfolio assessment, scholastic achievement record, review, and teacher recommendations. Through studio activities, group critiques, assigned research, lectures, demonstrations, slide presentations, and gallery visits, students develop a broader perspective of the fine arts and a greater awareness of opportunities in art careers. An important outcome of the program is the assembly of a strong portfolio for Advanced Placement (AP) studio exams, college admissions, and scholarship applications.

Grades 9 and 10 students attend the VAC for a double-period morning session 90 minutes each day. Grades 11 and 12 students may choose to attend the morning or afternoon session for a triple period, 135 minutes each day, to pursue the AP studio art curriculum. Students may choose to transfer to Einstein High School full-time once they have been accepted into the program. Students/parents must provide transportation. For more information contact Mr. Michael Piechocinski or Jane Walsh at 301-962-1027 or go to www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/schools/vac/index.htm.

High School Science/Mathematics/Computer Science Magnet Program at Montgomery Blair HS and Poolesville HSRecognizing that education is an individual experience that depends on the unique talents and interests of each person, the mission of the MCPS High School Science/Mathematics/Computer Science Magnet Program is to provide an environment in which each student’s education is maximized by emphasizing the interrelationships among the disciplines, developing a repertoire of problem-solving techniques, and pursuing both independent and collaborative research projects.

To realize this mission, the staff nurtures the special talents of its academically able students challenging those students through a unique, diversified curriculum fostering individualism, independent thinking, and self-confidence. Students participate in constructing their own knowledge base, learn problem-solving strategies that foster a multidisciplinary approach, and develop the ability to think precisely and creatively.

The curriculum is designed to enable each student to build a solid foundation in Grades 9 and 10. Core courses in these first two years include physics, chemistry, earth science, biology, two years of computer science, two years of mathematics, and an interdisciplinary course entitled Research and Experimentation for Problem Solving. During their junior and senior years, students may pursue more than 25 special courses and independent

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research projects. Program descriptions, brochures, and applications can be found at the MCPS websitewww.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/curriculum/specialprograms/high/magnets/science_math_compsci.shtm.

Blair/Poolesville Magnet Courses Blair/Poolesville magnet courses are listed at the end of each departmental listing in the county bulletin. Courses unique to the IB and Blair/Poolesville magnet programs are included in the Interdisciplinary and Research Courses section within the departmental listings.

The International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programs in MCPS The IB Diploma program is offered at the following schools:

• Bethesda-Chevy Chase High School (for students in the B-CC HS area) • Einstein High School (for students in the Downcounty Consortium) • Richard Montgomery High School (for students who are selected through a competitive county-wide

application and selection process during their eighth-grade year) • Rockville High School (for students in the Rockville HS area)• Seneca Valley High School (for students in the Seneca Valley area)• Springbrook High School (for students in the Northeast Consortium) • Watkins Mill High School (for students in the Watkins Mill HS area)

The IB county-wide program at Richard Montgomery High School (RMHS) is designed for highly gifted students in Montgomery County and has an application process that occurs in Grade 8.

The MCPS International Baccalaureate Program website, www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/curriculum/specialprograms/high/ib.shtm, contains links to each school’s program and admission process. Each MCPS high school offering the IB has individualized its program by providing unique selections in the IB electives and languages. Local school course listings will indicate those courses available at a given school.

International Baccalaureate Courses IB courses are listed at the end of each departmental listing in the county bulletin. Courses unique to the IB and Blair/Poolesville magnet programs are included in the Interdisciplinary and Research Courses section within the departmental listings.

Montgomery County Public Schools, Montgomery College and The University System of Maryland Partnership Programs

Programs for College-Ready MCPS High School StudentsSeveral MCPS high schools offer early college access programs in which college-ready high school juniors or seniors may take college courses while in high school. Students may enroll in college courses offered at the home high school or on a college campus. Credits for these courses are fully transferable to the providing institution. Students must check with the college of their choice to ensure transferability at other institutions of higher education. Limited financial aid is available through the institutions’ financial aid offices to help pay tuition and fees. For information about early college-access programs, contact your school counselor.

MC Ensembles Partnership Program The MC Ensembles Partnership gives talented MCPS high school instrumental music students the opportunity to participate in the MC Symphony Orchestra or MC Wind Ensemble. For additional information, speak with your school’s instrumental music teacher or contact Dr. Jay Crowder, Music Department chair, at 240-567-7554, [email protected].

Gateway to College Program at Montgomery College The Gateway to College Program at MC serves high school students, 16-20 years old, for whom high school completion is at risk. To enroll, students must be significantly behind in credit attainment and have a GPA that is less than 2.0. Students attend classes on the college campus, simultaneously earning their high school diploma and credit toward an associate’s degree or certificate. For more information about the Gateway to College Program, contact your school counselor, call or email Amy Crowley, Gateway to College at MC program director, at 301-610-4052 or [email protected], or go to the website www.montgomerycollege.edu/Departments/mcmcps/gateway/.

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ADDITIONAL LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES

George B. Thomas, Sr. Learning Academies Twelve Montgomery County Public Schools host free Saturday morning programs providing enrichment, tutoring, and mentoring for students in Grades 1–12. The George B. Thomas, Sr. Learning Academies programs are also known as Saturday Schools. The George B. Thomas, Sr. Learning Academy, Inc. was established in 1986 by the Mu Nu Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity as an outgrowth of the Saturday School Initiative of Blacks United for Excellence in Education. Saturday Schools are open to all students regardless of their home schools. High school sites include Montgomery Blair, Albert Einstein, Gaithersburg, John F. Kennedy, Magruder, Northwest, Paint Branch, Rockville, Sherwood, Springbrook, Watkins Mill, and Wheaton. For more information about Saturday Schools tutoring and the George B. Thomas, Sr. Learning Academies, contact your local school or check the MCPS website, www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/departments/gbtla/.

Student Online Learning/eLearning MCPS eLearning provides an opportunity for students to take selected high school courses outside of the traditional classroom setting. At the eLearning website, students can learn more about eLearning, review the titles of all courses approved by MCPS and MSDE for credit towards graduation, read the Frequently Asked Questions, and take a tour of an online course. For more information or to enroll in an online class, see your counselor or visit the eLearning website, www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/ departments/onlinelearning/.

SUMMER SCHOOL 2012

The Regional Summer School Program provides an alternative for students to receive credit for select courses during the summer. The courses taught follow the same curriculum guidelines as those during the regular school year. Brochures for the 2012 Regional Summer School Program will be available in all schools by the last week of April 2012. Registration forms, tuition-reduction waiver vouchers, and a copy of the summer school brochure will also be available on the MCPS website.

Summer School Sites and Schedules Summer School site locations and schedules will be advertised as soon as they are available. The sites for the Regional Summer School Program are selected based upon serving the needs of all students. All high schools can also develop their own Local School Program (LSP) to serve the needs of their specific population. The LSP operates independently of the Regional Summer School Program.

Contact Information Questions regarding Local School Programs should be directed to individual schools. Questions regarding the Regional Summer School Program should be directed to 301-279-3202. Regional Summer School Program Carver Educational Services Center Rockville, MD 20850 Fax: 301-517-5957

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MCPS ADVANCED PLACEMENT AND ADVANCED-LEVEL COURSES

6313/6314

Advanced Studio A/B 1616/1626 French 6 A/B

3761/3762

Anatomy and Physiology A/B (BC) 1635/1636 French Language, Advanced Placement A/B

3611/3612

Applied Science A/B (SC) 1965/1975 German 5 A/B

1899/1900

Arabic 3 A/B 1966/1976 German 6 A/B

6456/6457

Art History, Advanced Placement A/B 2132/2145 Government, Comparative Government and Politics A/B, Advanced Placement

3641/3642

Biology, Advanced Placement A/B (BC)

2104/2105 Government, United States and Politics with NSL, Advanced Placement A/B

3651/3652

Biology, Advanced Placement A/B (DP) (BC)

2131 Government, United States Government and Politics, Advanced Placement

3452/3453

Calculus AB, Advanced Placement, A/B

2216/2217 History, European, Advanced Placement A/B

3491/3492

Calculus BC, Advanced Placement, A/B

2114/2124 History, United States, Advanced Placement A/B

3356/3357

Calculus with Applications A/B 2240/2241 History, World, Advanced Placement A/B

6385/6386

Ceramics/Sculpture 3 A/B 2332/2333 Human Geography, Advanced Placement A/B

3751/3752

Chemistry, Advanced Placement A/B (DP) (PC)

1794/1795 Italian 5 A/B

3741/3742

Chemistry, Advanced Placement A/B (PC)

1843/1844 Japanese 5 A/B

1879/1880

Chinese 5 A/B 1829/1830 Japanese 6 A/B

1881/1882

Chinese 6 A/B 1539/1540 Japanese Language and Culture, Advanced Placement A/B

1929/1930

Chinese Language and Culture, Advanced Placement A/B

1819/1820 Latin, Vergil, Advanced Placement A/B

8854/8855

Computer Programming 1 A/B 3657/3658 Molecular Biology A/B (BC)

2901/2902

Computer Programming 2, Advanced Placement Computer Science A/B

3653/3654 Molecular Biology A/B (DP) (BC)

2965/2966

Computer Programming 3—Advanced Topics in Computer Science A/B

3048/3049 Multivariable Calculus and Differential Equations A/B

2315 Economics, Macroeconomics, Advanced Placement

6547/6548 Music Theory and Composition, Advanced Placement

2316 Economics, Microeconomics, Advanced Placement

4230/4231 Network Engineering and Management, Advanced A/B

1015/1016

English Language and Composition, Advanced Placement, A/B

3837/3838 Physics B, Advanced Placement A/B (PC)

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1017/1018

English Literature and Composition,Advanced Placement, A/B

MCPS ADVANCED PLACEMENT AND ADVANCED-LEVEL COURSES

3659/3660 Environmental Science, Advanced Placement A/B (SC)

3839/3840 Physics C, Advanced Placement A/B (PC)

3674/3675 Environmental Science, Honors A/B (DP) (SC)

3657/3658 Molecular Biology A/B (BC)

3676/3677 Environmental Science, Honors A/B (SC)

3653/3654 Molecular Biology A/B (DP) (BC)

3864/3865 Forensic Science A/B (SC) 3048/3049 Multivariable Calculus and Differential Equations A/B

1615/1625 French 5 A/B 6547/6548 Music Theory and Composition, Advanced Placement

3851/3852 Physics, Advanced Placement A/B (DP) (PC)

3320/3321 Statistics, Advanced Placement, A/B

3841/3842 Physics, Advanced Placement A/B (PC)

6486 Studio Art 2-D, Advanced Placement

3350/3351 Precalculus, Honors A/B 6487 Studio Art 2-D, Advanced Placement

5150/5151 Principles of Engineering A/B 6305/6306 Studio Art 3 A/B

2330/2331 Psychology, Advanced Placement A/B 6488 Studio Art 3-D, Advanced Placement

1153 Publications Editing, Layout, and Business Management

6489 Studio Art 3-D, Advanced Placement

2981/2982 Research Project A/B 6482 Studio Art Drawing, Advanced Placement

1859/1860 Russian 5 A/B 6484 Studio Art Drawing, Advanced Placement

1861/1862 Russian 6 A/B 7829 Superintendent’s Leadership Program

2225 Seminar in Peace Studies 7830 Superintendent’s Leadership Program

1715/1725 Spanish 5 A/B 7831 Superintendent’s Leadership Program

1716/1726 Spanish 6 A/B 7832 Superintendent’s Leadership Program

1759/1760 Spanish Language, Advanced Placement A/B

1152 Techniques of Advanced Journalism

1761/1762 Spanish Literature, Advanced Placement A/B

6490/6491 Visual Art Center A/B

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MCPS INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE DIPLOMA COURSES

1022/1023 MCPSPIB English 9 A/B 1865/1866 IB Russian 4 A/B

1024/1025 MCPSPIB English 10 A/B 2007 Theory of Knowledge 1

1026/1027 IB English 1 A/B 2008 Theory of Knowledge 2

1028/1029 IB English 2 A/B 2011/2012 IB Theory of Knowledge 1/Extended Essay

A/B

1030 IB Extended Essay 2133/2134 MCPSPIB Government A/B

1609/1610 MCPSPIB French 2A/B 2230/2231 IB History 1 A/B

1617/1618 MCPSPIB French 3 A/B 2232/2233 IB Psychology A/B

1619/1620 IB French 4 A/B 2234/2235 IB Economics A/B

1627/1628 IB French 5 A/B 2403/2404 IB History 2 A/B

1629/1630 IB French 6 A/B 2405/2406 IB Information Technology in a Global Society

A/B

1647/1648 MCPSPIB Chinese 2A/B 3208/3209 MCPSPIB Geometry A/B

1649/1650 MCPSPIB Chinese 3A/B 3306/3307 IB Analysis and Applications of Functions A/B

1651/1652 IB Chinese 4 A/B 3410/3418 IB Math Studies A/B

1653/1654 IB Chinese 5 A/B 3420/3424 IB Precalculus A/B

1655/1656 IB Chinese 6 A/B 3496/3497 IB HL Mathematics A/B

1657/1661 IB Chinese 7A/B 3606/3607 IB Biology A/B

1658/1662 IB French 7A/B 3634/3635 MCPSPIB Biology A/B

1660/1664 IB Spanish 7A/B 3744/3745 MCPSPIB Chemistry A/B

1717/171 MCPSPIB Spanish 3A/B 3746/3747 IB Chemistry 1 A/B

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1755/1756 IB Spanish 6 A/B 3757/3758 IB Environmental Systems A/B

1863/1864 IB Russian 3 A/B 3844/3845 IB Physics 1 A/B

3846/3847 IB Physics 2 A/B 7202/7203 IB Film Studies 1 A/B

6102/6103 IB Visual Arts 1 A/B 7204/7205 IB Film Studies 2 A/B

6107/6108 IB Visual Arts 2 A/B 8073/8074 IB Theater 2 A/B

6567/6568 IB Advanced Music A/B 8071/8072 IB Theater 1 A/B

A R T D E P A R T M E N T Refer to the 2012-13 MCPS High School Course Bulletin at www.mcpscourses.org for course descriptions.

These courses satisfy the fine arts requirement.Each equals 10 minutes of daily homework. . Each ◒ equals 5 minutes.COURSE TITLE GRADES SEM. CODE PREREQUISITEFoundations of Art A 9-12 1 6055Foundations of Art B 9-12 2 6056 Foundations of Art A

Ceramics/Sculpture 1A 9-12 1 6381Ceramics/Sculpture 1B 9-12 2 6391 C/S 1A recommended

Ceramics/Sculpture 2A 10-12 1 6383 C/S 1A and 1BCeramics/Sculpture 2B 10-12 2 6393 C/S 2A

Ceramics/Sculpture 3A ◒Ceramics/Sculpture 3B ◒

10-1210-12

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63856386

C/S 2A and 2BC/S 3A

Fashion Design and Construction A◒ 9-12 1 631350Fashion Design and Construction B ◒ 9-12 2 631450 Fashion Design & Constrt. A

Photography 1A 9-12 1 6345Photography 1B 9-12 2 6346 Photo 1A

Photography 2A 10-12 1 6347 Photo 1A and 1BPhotography 2B 10-12 2 6348 Photo 2A

Commercial Art 1A 10-12 1 6401 .5 credit in Foundations of ArtCommercial Art 1B 10-12 2 6411 Comm. Art 1A

Digital Art A ◒ 10-12 1 6496Digital Art B ◒ 10-12 2 6497 Digital Art A

Painting A 10-12 1 6365 Foundations of Art A/B or 0.5 credit Foundations and 0.5 credit in any other art course

Painting B 10-12 2 6366 Painting A

Studio Art 1A ◒ 10-12 1 6105 1 credit of Foundations of Art or 0.5 credit in Foundations and 0.5

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credit in any other art courseStudio Art 1B ◒ 10-12 2 6106 Studio Art 1A

Studio Art 2A ◒ 10-12 1 6205 Studio Art 1A and 1BStudio Art 2B ◒ 10-12 2 6206 Studio Art 2A

Studio Art 3A ◒ 11-12 1 6305 Studio Art 2A and 2B or permissionStudio Art 3B ◒ 11-12 2 6306 Studio Art 3A or permission

Each equals 10 minutes of daily homework. Each ◒ equals 5 minutes.Advanced Studio A

Ceramics Concentration ◒ 10-12 1 631300 Attainment of the outcomes of twoPhotography Concentration ◒ 10-12 1 631310 semester art courses. In-depth study

may be repeated for credit.Studio Art Concentration ◒Filmmaking Concentration ◒

11-129-12

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Advanced Studio BCeramics Concentration ◒ 10-12 2 631400 Advanced Studio Art A. In-depthPhotography Concentration ◒ 10-12 2 631410 study may be repeated for credit.Studio Art Concentration ◒Filmmaking Concentration ◒

11-129-12

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631420631430

Art History A 9-12 1 6451Art History B 9-12 2 6452 Art History A

AP Portfolio Development CoursesAP Studio Art A – Drawing ◒ 11-12 1 648201 2 credits including Foundations of

Art and Studio Art 1A/1B, may be repeated for credit.

AP Studio Art B – Drawing ◒ 11-12 2 648202 AP Studio Art A

AP Studio Art 2D Design ◒AP Stu. Art 2D Design – Photo ◒

11-12 1 648601648603

2 credits including Foundations of Art and Studio Art 1A/1B, may be repeated for credit.

AP Studio Art 2D Design ◒AP Stu. Art 2D Design – Photo◒

11-12 2 648602648604

2 credits including Foundations of Art and Studio Art 1A/1B, may be repeated for credit.

AP Studio Art 3D Design ◒ 11-12 1 648801 Ceramics/Sculpture 1 A/B & 2 A/B, may be repeated for credit.

AP Studio Art 3D Design ◒ 11-12 2 648802 Ceramics/Sculpture 1 A/B & 2 A/B, may be repeated for credit.

AP Art History A ◒ 10-12 1 6456AP Art History B ◒ 10-12 2 6457 AP Art History A

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Visual Arts Center 11-12 1 649094 (Triple Period)(Einstein High School)Visual Arts Center 11-12 2 649194 (Triple Period)(Einstein High School)

B U S I N E S S E L EC T I V E Refer to the 2012-13 MCPS High School Course Bulletin at www.mcpscourses.org for course descriptions.

COURSE TITLE GRADES SEM CODE PREREQUISITEPersonal Finance ◒ 10-12 1 415801Personal Finance ◒ 10-12 2 415802

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C O M P U T ER S C I E N C E D EP AR T M EN T Refer to the 2012-13 MCPS High School Course Bulletin at www.mcpscourses.org for course descriptions.

Each equals 10 minutes of daily homework. Each ◒ equals 5 minutes.COURSE TITLE GRADES SEM CODE PREREQUISITE

Software Applications by Design A 9-12 1 8850(Leads to MOS Core Certification)

Software Applications by Design B 9-12 2 8851 Software Applications by(Leads to MOS Core Certification) Design A

Adv. Software Applications by 9-12 1 2905 Software Applications by Design A Design A/B recommended(Leads to MOS ExpertCertification)

Adv. Software Applications 9-12 2 2906 Adv. Software Applicationsby Design B by Design A(Leads to MOS ExpertCertification)

Website Development A 9-12 1 2991 Software Applications or Discovering Programming Concepts

Website Development B

Computer Programming 1A

Computer Programming 1B

9-12

9-12

9-12

2

1

2

2992

4200

4201

Web Site Development A

Concurrent enrollment in Hon. Geo. or GeometryComputer Programming 1A

AP Computer Programming 2A 10-12 1 2901 Computer Programming 1A/BAP Computer Programming 2B 10-12 2 2902 AP Computer Programming 2A

Computer Programming 3A – Advanced Topics in Computer Science

11-12 1 2965 Computer Programming 2 A/B

Computer Programming 3B - Advanced Topics in Computer Science

11-12 2 2966 Computer Programming 3A

Introduction to Interactive Media A (Foundations of Arts, Humanities, Media and Communications)

9-12 1 5195

Introduction to Interactive Media B (Foundations of Arts, Humanities, Media and Communications)

9-12 2 5196

Honors Credit

E N GL I S H D EP AR T M EN T

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Refer to the 2012-13MCPS High School Course Bulletin at www.mcpscourses.org for course descriptions.Each equals 10 minutes of daily homework. Each ◒ equals 5 minutes.

COURSE TITLE GRADES SEM CODE PREREQUISITEEnglish 9A 9 1 1311English 9B 9 2 1312

English 9A Honors 9 1 1313English 9B Honors 9 2 1314

English 10A 10 1 1321 English 9English 10B 10 2 1322 English 9

English 10A Honors 10 1 1323 English 9English 10B Honors 10 2 1324 English 9


English 11A Honors 11 1 1333 English 10English 11B Honors 11 2 1334 English 10

AP English 11 Language/Composition A

11 1 1015 English 10

AP English 11 Language/Composition B

11 2 1016 English 10


English 12 A Honors 12 1 1343 English 11English 12 B Honors 12 2 1344 English 11

AP English 12 Literature/Composition A

12 1 1017 English 11

AP English 12 Literature/Composition B

12 2 1018 English 11

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ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS ELECTIVES

Refer to the 2012-13 MCPS High School Course Bulletin at www.mcpscourses.org for course descriptions.Each equals 10 minutes of daily homework. Each ◒ equals 5 minutes.

COURSE TITLE GRADES SEM CODE PREREQUISITE

Journalism A 9-10 1 1150(Newspaper 1A)Journalism B 9-10 2 1151 Newspaper 1A(Newspaper 1B)

Honors Techniques of Advanced 10-12 1 115212 Newspaper 1BJournalism (Newspaper 2A)

Honors Techniques of Advanced 10-12 2 115213 Newspaper 2AJournalism (Newspaper 2B)

Honors Publications Editing 11-12 1 115322 Newspaper 2B (Newspaper 3A)

Honors Publications Editing 11-12 2 115323 Newspaper 3A (Newspaper 3B)

Honors Publications Editing 12 1 115324 Newspaper 3B (Newspaper 4A)

Honors Publications Editing 12 2 115325 Newspaper 4A (Newspaper 4B)

Journalism A(Yearbook 1A)

9-10 1 115001

Journalism B(Yearbook 1B)

9-10 2 115101 Yearbook 1A

Honors Techniques of AdvancedJournalism (Yearbook 2A)

10-12 1 115202 Yearbook 1B

Honors Techniques of Advanced 10-12 2 115203 Yearbook 2AJournalism (Yearbook 2B)

Honors Publications Editing 11-12 1 115302 Yearbook 2B(Yearbook 3A)

Honors Publications Editing 11-12 2 115303 Yearbook 3A(Yearbook 3B)

Honors Publications Editing(Yearbook 4A)

12 1 115304 Yearbook 3B

Honors Publications Editing 12 2 115305 Yearbook 4A (Yearbook 4B)

Advanced Composition A (Literary magazine)

Advanced Composition B (Literary magazine)

9-12

9-12

1

2

1130

1135

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TV Production 1TV Production 2

9-129-12

12

78607862 TV Production 1

Informative and ArgumentativeSpeaking

11-12 1 1461 English 10B

Oral Interpretation and MediaStudy

11-12 2 1462 English 10 B

College Prep. Literacy ICollege Prep. Literacy I

African-American Literature 1African-American Literature 1

Culture in Literature 1Culture in Literature 1

10-1210-12

10-1210-12

10-1210-12

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12

12

118801118802

105001105002

101901101902

English 9BEnglish 9B

English 9BEnglish 9B

Developmental Reading 9-10 1 114301Developmental Reading 9-10 2 114302

Basic Reading 9 1 114501Basic Reading 9 2 114502

College Test Preparation 10-11 1 114201 Geom. recommendedCollege Test Preparation 10-11 2 114202 Geom. recommended

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M AT H E M AT I C S Refer to the 2012-13 MCPS High School Course Bulletin at www.mcpscourses.org for course descriptions.

Each equals 10 minutes of daily homework. Each ◒ equals 5 minutes.COURSE TITLE GRADES SEM. CODE PREREQUISITEAlgebra 1A 9-12 1 3111Algebra 1B 9-12 2 3112 Algebra 1A

Related Math A 9-12 1 3231 Concurrent enrollment in Algebra 1ARelated Math B 9-12 2 3232 Concurrent enrollment in Algebra

1B

Geometry A 9-12 1 3201 Algebra 1Geometry B 9-12 2 3202 Geometry A

Geometry, Honors A 9-12 1 3203 Algebra 1Geometry, Honors B 9-12 2 3204 Geometry, Honors A

Bridge to Algebra 2 A 10-12 1 3053 Algebra 1, GeometryBridge to Algebra 2 B 10-12 2 3054 Algebra 1, Geometry

Algebra 2A 9-12 1 3301 Algebra 1, GeometryAlgebra 2B 9-12 2 3302 Algebra 2A

Honors Alg. 2A ◒ 9-11 1 3310 Algebra 1, GeometryHonors Alg. 2B ◒ 9-11 2 3311 Honors Algebra 2 A

Precalculus A 9-12 1 3489 Algebra 2Precalculus B 9-12 2 3490 Precalculus A

Honors Precalculus A ◒ 9-12 1 3350 Algebra 2Honors Precalculus B ◒ 9-12 2 3351 Honors Precalculus A

Calculus w/ Appls. A (Honors) 11-12 1 3356 PrecalculusCalculus w/ Appls. B (Honors) 11-12 2 3357 Calculus w/Applications A

AP AB Calculus A ◒ 10-12 1 3452 PrecalculusAP AB Calculus B ◒ 10-12 2 3453 Calculus A (AP:AB)

AP BC Calculus A ◒ 10-12 1 3491 Honors Precalculus BAP BC Calculus B ◒ 10-12 2 3492 Calculus A (AP:BC)

Quantitative Literacy A (Financial Literacy A)

11-12 1 3121 Alg 2 or Bridge to Alg 2

Quantitative Literacy B (Financial Literacy B)

11-12 2 3122 Quantitative Literacy A

AP Statistics A 11-12 1 3320 Algebra 2AP Statistics B 11-12 2 3321 AP Statistics A

Statistics and Math. Modeling A 11

11 1 332211 Algebra 2

Statistics and Math. Modeling B 11

11 2 332311 Statistics and Math. Modeling A

Statistics and Math. Modeling A 12

12 1 332212 Algebra 2

Statistics and Math. Modeling B 12

12 2 332312 Statistics and Math. Modeling A

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College Test Preparation 10-11 1 114201 Geometry recommendedCollege Test Preparation 10-11 2 114202 Geometry recommended

M U S I C D E P A R T M E N T Refer to the 2012-13 MCPS High School Course Bulletin at www.mcpscourses.org for course descriptions.

These courses satisify the fine arts requirement.Each equals 10 minutes of daily homework. Each ◒ equals 5 minutes.COURSE TITLE GRADE SEM. CODE PREREQUISITECHORAL MUSICChorus 1A (Voices of a Generation 1A) 9-12 1 6711Chorus 1B (Voices of a Generation 1B ) 9-12 2 6712

Chorus 2A (Simply Irresistible) 10-12 1 6721 Voice/dance audition required

Chorus 2B (Simply Irresistible) 10-12 2 6722 Voice/dance audition required

Concert Choir A (Jazz Ambassadors 3A) 10-12 1 6731 Audition requiredConcert Choir B (Jazz Ambassadors 3B) 10-12 2 6732 Audition requiredHonors Concert Choir A (Honors Jazz Choir 3A)**

10-12 1 6733 With instructor’s approval

Honors Concert Choir B (Honors Jazz Choir 3B )**

10-12 2 6734 With instructor’s approval

Honors Chamber Singers A(Showstoppers) 10-12 1 6743 Vocal/dance audition required

Honors Chamber Singers B (Showstoppers) 10-12 2 6744 Vocal/dance audition required

Chamber Choir A 10-12 1 6741 Audition requiredChamber Choir B 10-12 2 6742 Audition required

Music Perspectives A (Musical Theater) 9-12 1 6565Music Perspectives B (Musical Theater) 9-12 2 6566INSTRUMENTAL MUSICStudents are expected to be enrolled in both semesters.Concert Orchestra A ◒ 9-12 1 685101 Previous orchestra

(string) experienceConcert Orchestra B◒ 9-12 2 685201 Previous orchestra

experience

Symphonic Orchestra A ◒ 10-12 1 686601 Audition requiredSymphonic Orchestra B ◒ 10-12 2 686701 Audition required

Symphonic Orchestra A (Chamber) ◒ 10-12 1 686602 Audition requiredSymphonic Orchestra B (Chamber) ◒ 10-12 2 686702 Audition required

**Honors Symphonic Orchestra A ◒ 10-12 1 686801 Audition required**Honors Symphonic Orchestra B ◒ 10-12 2 686901 Audition required

**Honors Symphonic Orchestra A ◒(Chamber)

10-12 1 686802 Audition required

**Honors Symphonic Orchestra B ◒(Chamber)


Concert Band A ◒ 9-12 1 682101 Previous band experienceConcert Band B ◒ 9-12 2 682201 Previous band experience**Additional requirements must be met to receive honors credit.

Each equals 10 minutes of daily homework. Each ◒ equals 5 minutes.Symphonic Band A (Symp. Wind Ensemble) ◒ 10-12 1 682601 Audition required

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Symphonic Band B (Symp. Wind Ensemble) ◒


Symphonic Band A (Wind Symphony) ◒ 10-12 1 682602 Audition requiredSymphonic Band B (Wind Symphony) ◒ 10-12 2 682702 Audition required

Symphonic Band A (Percussion Ensemble) ◒ 10-12 1 682603Symphonic Band B (Percussion Ensemble) ◒ 10-12 2 682703

**Hon. Symph. Band A (Symph. Wind Ensemble) ◒ 10-12 1 682801 Audition required**Hon. Symph. Band B (Symph. Wind Ensemble) ◒ 10-12 2 682901 Audition required

**Hon.Symph. Band A (Wind Symphony) ◒


**Hon.Symph. Band B (Wind Symphony) ◒


**Hon.Symph. Band A (Percussion Ensemble) ◒

10-12 1 682803

**Hon.Symph. Band B (Percussion Ensemble) ◒

10-12 2 682903

Jazz Ensemble A ◒ 10-12 1 687101 Audition requiredJazz Ensemble B ◒ 10-12 2 687201 Audition required**Honors Jazz Ensemble A ◒ 10-12 1 686801 Audition required**Honors Jazz Ensemble B ` 10-12 2 686902 Audition required GENERAL MUSIC

Guitar 1A (Beginning) 9-12 1 6585Guitar 1B 9-12 2 6586 Teacher recommendation

or Guitar A

Music Theory A ◒ 9 – 12 1 6545Music Theory B ◒ 9 - 12 2 6546 Music Theory A

AP Music Theory A ◒ 10-12 1 6547 Music Theory B or permission of instructor

AP Music Theory B ◒ 10-12 2 6548 AP Music Theory A**Additional requirements must be met to receive Honors credit

P H Y S I C A L E D U C AT I O N AN D H EA L T H Refer to the 2012-13 MCPS High School Course Bulletin at www.mcpscourses.org for course descriptions.

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Each equals 10 minutes of daily homework. Each ◒ equals 5 minutes.COURSE TITLE GRADES SEM CODE PREREQUISITEGeneral P.E. 1General P.E. 2

9-12 1 7720

9-12 2 7721Specialty P. E. Aerobics/Fitness 9-12 1 774501 Interest in developing total body fitness Aerobics/Fitness 9-12 2 774502

Basketball 9-12 1 774211 Interest in developing skills to a higher level Basketball 9-12 2 774212

Wrestling and Conditioning 9-12 1 775301 Interest in developing wrestling skills and fitness

Soccer 9-12 1 774801 Interest in developing skills to a higher level Soccer 9-12 2 774802

Volleyball 9-12 1 775101 Interest in developing skills to a higher level Volleyball 9-12 2 775102

Weight/Strength Training and Conditioning

9-12 1 775201 Interest in developing muscular strength & conditioning

Weight/Strength Training and Conditioning

9-12 2 775202 Interest in developing muscular strength & conditioning

Net SportsNet Sports

9-129-12

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773701773702

Interest in tennis, badminton, table tennis, and pickleball.

Health 10 1 783501Health 10 2 783502

Honors Health 10 1 784101Honors Health 10 2 784102

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SCIENCE DEPARTMENT Refer to the 2012-13 MCPS High School Course Bulletin at www.mcpscourses.org for course descriptions.

Codes for the prerequisite column: (P) prerequisite; (CR) co-requisite; (HR) highly recommended for student success.

*Satisfies biology credit requirement; ** Satisfies physical science credit requirementEach equals 10 minutes of daily homework. Each ◒ equals 5 minutes.COURSE TITLE GRADE SEM. CODE PREREQUISITE

Physical Science A ** 9 1 3941Physical Science B ** 9 2 3942

Honors Matter & Energy A ** ◒

9 1 3764 (CR) Geometry

Honors Matter & Energy B ** ◒

9 2 3765 (HR) Honors Matter & Energy A

Hon. Chemistry A 9th Grade** ◒

9 1 371104 (CR) Geometry or Honors Geometry (HR) completion of Honors Geometry

Hon. Chemistry B 9th Grade** ◒

9 2 371204 (P) 9th grade Hon. Chemistry A

Biology 1A* ◒ 10-12 1 3631 (HR) Matter & Energy or ChemistryBiology 1B* ◒ 10-12 2 3632 (HR) Biology A

Honors Biology A * ◒ 10-12 1 3621 (HR) Honors Matter & Energy or Chemistry

Honors Biology B * ◒ 10-12 2 3622

AP Biology A * (double pd.)

11-12 1 3651 (P) Biology A/B(CR) Chemistry A/B

AP Biology B * (double pd.)

11-12 2 3652 (P) AP Biology A

AP Environmental Science A ◒AP Environmental Science B ◒

11-12

11-12

1

2

3659

3660

(P) Biology, (CR)Chemistry

AP Env. Science AAnatomy & Physiology A Honors*(Dissection required) ◒

11-12 1 3761 (P) Biology, (CR) Chemistry

Anatomy & Phys. B Honors* ◒ 11-12 2 3762 (P) Anatomy & PhysiologyA Honors

Molecular Genetics A Honors** (double pd.) (eligible for college credit) ◒

11-12 1 3997 (P) Biology A/B, Chemistry A/B

Molecular Genetics B Honors (double period)** ◒

11-12 2 3998 (P) Molecular Genetics A Honors

Chemistry A ** ◒ 10-12 1 3721 (P) Algebra 1 or concurrent enrollment in Geometry

Chemistry B ** ◒ 10-12 2 3722 (P) Chemistry A

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Each equals 10 minutes of daily homework. Each ◒ equals 5 minutes.Honors Chemistry A** ◒ 10-12 1 3711 (P) Algebra 1 or concurrent enrollment

in Geometry (H) Honors GeometryHonors Chemistry B** ◒ 10-12 2 3712 (P) Chemistry A Honors

AP Chemistry A** (double period)

11-12 1 3751 (P) Chemistry and Algebra 2, (H) Honors Chemistry, Physics, Honors Algebra 2

Chemistry AP B ** (double period)

11-12 2 3752 (P) Chemistry AP A

Astronomy A** ◒ 10-12 1 3856 (HR) Biology A/BAstronomy B** ◒ 10-12 2 3857 (HR) Astronomy A

Integrated & Applied Physical Science A** ◒

10-12 1 3944

Integrated & Applied Physical Science B** ◒

10-12 2 3945

Physics A** ◒ 10-12 1 3831 (CR) Geometry (HR) Algebra 2Physics B ** ◒ 10-12 2 3832 (P) Physics A

Honors Physics A** ◒Honors Physics B** ◒

AP Physics A** ◒

AP Physics B** ◒

10-1210-12

11-12

11-12

12

1

2

38213822

3841

3842

(CR) Geo. (HR) Hon. Alg. 2(CR) Geo. (HR) Hon. Alg. 2 (P) Hon. Physics A

(P) Physics, Precalculus (HR) Hon. Physics & concurrent Calculus(P) AP Physics A

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S O C I AL S T U D I ES D EP AR T M E N T Refer to the 2012-13 MCPS High School Course Bulletin at www.mcpscourses.org for course descriptions.


U.S. History A (Honors) ◒ 9-12 1 2111U.S. History B (Honors) ◒ 9-12 2 2113

AP U.S. History A ◒ 9-12 1 2114AP U.S. History B ◒ 9-12 2 2124 AP US History A

NSL Government A ◒ 10-12 1 2107NSL Government B ◒ 10-12 2 2108

Honors NSL Gov’t A ◒ 10-12 1 2127Honors NSL Gov’t B ◒ 10-12 2 2128

AP NSL Gov’t A ◒ 10-12 1 2104AP NSL Gov’t B ◒ 10-12 2 2105 AP NSL Gov’t A

AP Comparative Gov’t. A ◒

11-12 1 2132

AP Comparative Gov’t. B ◒

11-12 2 2145

Modern World History A ◒

11-12 1 2221

Modern World History B ◒

11-12 2 2222

Honors Modern World History A ◒

11-12 1 2223

Honors Modern World History B ◒

11-12 2 2224

AP World History A* ◒ 11-12 1 2240AP World History B* ◒ 11-12 2 2241 AP World History A

Ancient History (Honors) 10-12 1 2558Medieval History (Honors) 10-12 2 2559

AP European History A* ◒AP European History B* ◒

Psychology 1Psychology 2

AP Psychology 1 ◒AP Psychology 2 ◒

11-1211-12

11-1211-12

11-1211-12

12

12

12

22162217

23042313

23302331

Modern World History recommended

AP Human Geography A* ◒

10-12 1 2332

AP Human Geography B* ◒

10-12 2 2333 AP Human Geography A

Student Leadership A 10-12 1 2339Student Leadership B 10-12 2 2340

Honors Cultural Anthropology A (Asian Studies A)

10-12 1 2561

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Honors Cultural Anthropology B (Asian Studies B)

10-12 2 2562

COURSE TITLE GRADES SEM CODE PREREQUISITEEconomics Economics

10-1210-12

12

230301230302

Law Law

10-1210-12

12

231201231202

Sociology 1 ◒ 11-12 1 2305Sociology 2 ◒ 11-12 2 2314

Global Issues of the 10-12 1 2347 21st Century A Global Issues of the 10-12 2 2348 21st Century B

AP Economics A 11-12 1 2315 Concurrent enrollment in Precalculus recommended

AP Economics B 11-12 2 2316 AP Economics A

Comparative ReligionComparative Religion

PhilosophyPhilosophy

Honors Peace StudiesHonors Peace Studies

Model United Nations AModel United Nations B

Social Studies Humanities ASocial Studies Humanities B

10-1210-12

10-1210-12

10-1210-12

11-1211-12

11-1211-12

12

12

12

12

12

232001232002

231101231102

222501222502

22282229

231800231900

T E C H N O L O GY D E P A R T M E N T Refer to the 2012-13 MCPS High School Course Bulletin at www.mcpscourses.org for course descriptions.

Each equals 10 minutes of daily homework. Each ◒ equals 5 minutes.COURSE TITLE GRADE SEM. CODE PREREQUISITE

#Foundations of Technology A 9-12 1 5161#Foundations of Technology B

#Design Technology Solutions A#Design Technology Solutions B

+Advanced Design Appls. A+Advanced Design Appls. B

+Advanced Tech. Appls. A+Advanced Tech. Appls. B

9-12

9-129-12

10-1210-12

10-1210-12

2

12

12

12

5162

28122813

28082809

28102811

One basic tech. ed. creditOne basic tech. ed. credit

One basic tech. ed. creditOne basic tech. ed. credit

#Satisfies 1.0 regular technology credit graduation requirement.

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+Satisfies advanced technology requirements for program completer.

THEATRE AND TELEVISION PRODUCTIONS

Refer to the 2012-13 MCPS High School Course Bulletin at www.mcpscourses.org for course descriptions. These courses satisfy the fine arts requirement, except for TV Production.


Theatre 1A 9-12 1 6926Theatre 1B 9-12 2 6927 Theatre 1A

Theatre 2A 10-12 1 6928 Theatre 1Theatre 2B

Filmmaking concentration, Advanced Studio A

Filmmaking concentration, Advanced Studio B

Advanced Acting Play Directing

10-12

10-12

10-12

11-1211-12

2

1

2

12

6929

631340

631440

69126914

Theatre 2A

TV Production 1* 9-12 1 7860TV Production 2* 9-12 2 7862 TV Production 1* This course does not give fine art credit.

W O R L D L A N GU AG ES Refer to the 2012-13 MCPS High School Course Bulletin at www.mcpscourses.org for course descriptions.

Each equals 10 minutes of daily homework. Each ◒ equals 5 minutes.COURSE TITLE GRADE SEM

.CODE PREREQUISITE

Amer. Sign Language 1A ◒Amer. Sign Language 1B ◒

Amer. Sign Language 2A ◒Amer. Sign Language 2B ◒

French 1A

9-129-12

9-129-12

9-12

12

12

1

15961597

15931594

1611

ASL 1A

American Sign Language 1BAmerican Sign Language 2A

French 1B 9-12 2 1621 French 1A

French 2A French 2B

9-129-12

12

16121622

French 1BFrendh 2A

French 3A 9-12 1 1613 French 2BFrench 3B 9-12 2 1623 French 3A

French 3A Honors 9-12 1 1633 French 2BFrench 3B Honors 9-12 2 1643 French 3A Honors



French 6A Honors 11-12 1 1616 French 5B

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French 6A Honors (Exploring current events, film, and literature in French)

11-12 2 1626 French 6A

COURSE TITLE GRADE SEM.

CODE PREREQUISITE

French 7A Honors French 7B Honors (Conversational French focusing on currents events)

11-1211-12

12

16311631

French 6 or AP French LanguageFrench 7A Honors

AP French Language A 10-12 1 1635 French 5B HonorsAP French Language B 10-12 2 1636 AP French Lang A

Spanish 1A 9-12 1 1711Spanish 1B 9-12 2 1721 Spanish 1A

Spanish 2A 9-12 1 1712 Spanish 1BSpanish 2B 9-12 2 1722 Spanish 2A

Spanish 3A 9-12 1 1713 Spanish 2BSpanish 3B 9-12 2 1723 Spanish 3A

Spanish 3A Honors 9-12 1 1733 Spanish 2BSpanish 3B Honors 9-12 2 1743 Spanish 3A Honors

Spanish 4A Honors ◒ 10-12 1 1734 Spanish 3BSpanish 4B Honors ◒ 10-12 2 1744 Spanish 4A Honors

Spanish 4/5A Honors 10-12 1 171502 Spanish 3B (Honors 3B Recommended)

Spanish 4/5B Honors 10-12 2 172502 Spanish 4/5A Honors

Spanish 5A Honors Spanish 5B Honors

Spanish 6A Honors Spanish 6B Honors (Exploring current events, film, culture and literature in Spanish)

11-1211-12

11-1211-12

12

12

171501172501

17161726

Spanish 4BSpanish 5A

Spanish 5BSpanish 6A Honors

AP Spanish Language A

AP Spanish Language B

11-12

11-12

1

2

1759

1760

Successful completion of the previous course AP Span. Lang. A

AP Spanish Literature A 11-12 1 1761 Successful completion of the previous course

AP Spanish Literature B 11-12 2 1762 AP Spanish Lit. A

Spanish 7A Honors Spanish 7B Honors (Conversational Spanish focusing on current events and literature)

11-1211-12

12

17571758

Spanish 6 or AP Span. Lang. or Lit. or concurrent enrollment in APSpanish 6 or AP Span. Lang. or Lit. or concurrent enrollment in AP

Chinese 1A ◒ 9-12 1 1871Chinese 1B ◒ 9-12 2 1872 Chinese 1A

Chinese 2A ◒ 9-12 1 1873 Chinese 1BChinese 2B ◒ 9-12 2 1874 Chinese 2A

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Chinese 3A Honors 9-12 1 1925 Chinese 2BChinese 3B Honors 9-12 2 1926 Chinese 3A Honors

Chinese 4A Honors 10-12 1 1927 Chinese 3BChinese 4B Honors 10-12 2 1928 Chinese 4A Honors

COURSE TITLE GRADE SEM.

CODE PREREQUISITE

Chinese 5A Honors ◒Chinese 5B Honors ◒

11-1211-12

12

18791880

Chinese 4BChinese 5A

Chinese 6A Honors ◒ 11-12 1 1881 Chinese 5BChinese 6B Honors ◒(Introduction to Chinese Classical Literature)

11-12 2 1882 Chinese 6A Honors

AP Chinese Language and Culture A ◒ 11-12 1 1929 Successful completion of the previous course

AP Chinese Language and Culture B ◒ 11-12 2 1930 AP Chinese Lang. and Culture A

I N T E R N S H I P S T H R O U G H M C P S Refer to the 2012-13 MCPS High School Course Bulletin at www.mcpscourses.org for course descriptions.

COURSE TITLE GRADES SEM. CODE PREREQUISITESuperintendent’ s Leadership Program

12 1 or 2 apply See counselor

C A R E E R I N T E R N S H I P S I N T E R N S H I P S A T W I N S T O N C H U R C H I L L H I G H S C H O O L *

COURSE TITLE GRADES SEM. CODE PREREQUISITEHOSTS Tutors ◒ 11-12 1 781322 See WCHS Internship

CoordinatorHOSTS Tutors ◒ 11-12 2 781622

O U T O F S C H OO L I N T E R N S H I P S *COURSE TITLE GRADES SEM CODE PREREQUISITEInternship A SP ◒ 11-12 1 781300 See WCHS Internship CoordinatorInternship B SP ◒ 11-12 2 781600

Internship A DP ◒ 11-12 1 781800 See WCHS Internship CoordinatorInternship B DP ◒ 11-12 2 781900

Internship A TP ◒ 11-12 1 782200 See WCHS Internship CoordinatorInternship B TP ◒ 11-12 2 782300

*The Career Internship Program is available during both the regular-school day and the extended-school day.C O L L E GE / C AR EE R R E S E A R C H

AN D D E VE L O P M EN T P R O GR AM O F S T U D Y (4 CREDITS REQUIRED)

Placement in these courses is determined by the student’s case manager or by the transition teacher.COURSE TITLE GRADES SEM. CODE PREREQUISITECollege/Career Research and Development A

10-12 1 8092

College/Career Research and Development B

Career Seminar A Career Seminar B

Site-Based Career/College Experience A (double pd.)

10-12

11-1211-12

11-12

2

12

1

8093

80658066

5441

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Site-Based Career/College Experience B (double pd.)

11-12 2 5442

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S T U D EN T A I D ES

Students interested in serving as an aide must seek approval from teacher/supervisor and complete the student aide form available in the counseling office. Note: Students may serve as aides for teachers or in any of the offices throughout the school.

R E S O U R C E D EP AR T M EN T Placement in these courses is determined through the meeting and recommendation of the IEP committee.

COURSE TITLE GRADES SEM. CODE PREREQUISITE

Resource 9 1 793395 Special PlacementResource 9 2 793495 Special Placement




L A D ( L E A R N I N G A N D A C A D E M I C D I S A B I L I T I E S ) P R O G R A M

Placement in these courses is determined by the meeting and recommendation of the IEP committee.Each equals 10 minutes of daily homework. Each ◒ equals 5 minutes.COURSE TITLE GRADES

N/ASEM. CODE PREREQUISITE

English 9A 1 131195English 9B 2 131295




MAPS A 1 3113MAPS B 2 3114

Algebra 1A Related Math A

1 311195323195

Algebra 1B Related Math B

2 311295323295

Geometry A 1 320196Geometry B 2 320296

Bridge to Algebra 2A 1 3053Bridge to Algebra 2B 2 3054

COURSE TITLE GRADE SEM. CODE PREREQUISITE

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Honors US History A ◒ 1 211195Honors US History B ◒ 2 211395

NSL Govt. A ◒ 1 210796NSL Govt. B ◒ 2 210896

Mod. World Hist. A ◒ 1 222197Mod. World Hist. B ◒ 2 222297

Physical Science 9A 1 394195Physical Science 9B 2 394295

Physical Science 11/12A

1 394197

Physical Science 11/12B

2 394197

Biology A ◒ 1 363196Biology B ◒ 2 363296

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THOMAS EDISON HIGH SCHOOL OF TECHNOLOGYProgram Offerings ***

2012-2013Students may elect to take the first year of a two-year program if they are not using the course as a program completer. All TEHST programs offer 1.5 credits per semester. Some courses have prerequisites. Most courses are career development completer programs, but not all (i.e. our Interior Design course is currently an elective). As a general rule, we do not enroll Grade 9 students. Grade 11 and 12 students have program placement priority, except Cosmetology. Students must begin the Cosmetology course as a 10 th grader. In most other programs, Grade 10 students are typically considered if space is available in the course. Advanced Technology courses are marked with a “*.” Biotechnology is an advanced level course with science credit and is offered in the PM only. Medical Careers is offered in the PM only. Courses articulated with Montgomery College for college credit are in italic type.

Course Grades First Year Second YearFoundations of Automotive Technologies (TP) 10-12 504592 1A 504692 1B

Auto Body Repair Technology (TP) 10-12 555392 1A 555492 1B 555592 2A 555692 2B

Automotive Technology (TP) 10-12 506192 1A 506292 1B 506792 2A* 506892 2B*

Biotechnology w/ Science credit & Adv Level (DP) 11-12 386792 1A 386892 1B 386992 A (SP) 386992 B (SP) Special Topics in Biotechnology w/ Adv Level (SP) 387192 1A 387292 1B (Biotech internship required for pc)**

Cosmetology (3 year program) 10-12 558392 1A (TP) 558492 1B (DP) 564392 2A (DP) 564492 2B (DP) Related Math A # 323192 A (SP) Applied Science 361592 2A (SP) 361692 2B (SP) Third Year 558792 3A (TP) 558892 3B (DP) Related Math B # 323292 B (SP) # Students who have already taken Related Math may be scheduled instead for Maps A / Maps B ---- 311392 (SP) / 311492 (SP)

Principles of Architecture (TP) 11-12 510392 1A 510492 1B 510692 2A* 510792 2B* and CAD Technology (Drafting)

Print Technologies & Digital Graphics (TP) 11-12 511892 1A 511992 1B 512192 2A* 512292 2B* Academy of Hospitality and Tourism (SP) 11-12 539892 1A 539992 1B 572092 1A 572092 1B (SP)Hospitality for Academy of Hospitality/Tourism (SP) 540192 1A (AOHT internship required for pc)**Systems for Academy of Hospitality/Tourism/ 540292 1BTravel Geography for Academy of Hospitality/Tourism (SP) 540392 1A 540792 1B

Foundations of Building (TP) 10-12 556192 1A 556292 1B and Construction Technologies

Carpentry (TP) 10-12 510092 1A 510192 1B 563992 2A 564092 2B

Heating/Air Conditioning (TP) 10-12 512392 1A 512992 1B 512792 2A* 512892 2B*

Masonry (TP) 10-12 556792 1A 556892 1B 556592 2A 556692 2B

Electricity (Construction) (TP) 10-12 510992 1A 511092 1B 559592 2A* 559692 2B*

Plumbing (TP) 10-12 560792 1A 560892 1B 560592 2A 560692 2B

Medical Careers (DP) 11-12 583392 1A 583492 1B 541592 1A 541592 (SP) 1BScience (SP) 399592 1A 399692 1B (Medical internship req’d for pc)**

Nail Technology (TP) 11-12 567192 1A 567292 1B

Network Operations (TP) 11-12 420292 1A* 420392 1B*

Professional Restaurant Mgmt. (TP) 11-12 483492 1A 483592 1B 483792 2A 483892 2B

Interior Design (TP) 10-12 478592 464592 281492 281592478692 464692 481192 481292539492 539592 480592 480692

**Students in Biotechnology or Medical Careers who are not interested in the required 1.0 internship can pursue 1.0 credit AP Bio or AP Chem at their home school to complete the requirements for a program completer .**

*** As of 11/9/09

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Program Specific OJT / Internship Codes

Single Period, .5 credits, repeatable (unlimited)Architecture & CAD Technology 570792Auto Body 570292Auto Technology 570392Carpentry 570592Electricity 570892Graphics Art Media 571792Heating, Ventilation, & A/C 571192Masonry 571492Nail Technology 481692Network Operations 418792Plumbing 571692Prof Rest Mgmt 781392 (1A) 7816 92(1B)Academy of Hospitality (NAF Intern) 572092 (1A & 1B) Medical Careers Internship 541592 (1A & 1B)

Double Period, 1.0 credit, repeatable (unlimited)Foundations of Automotive Technology 570192 (1A & 1B)Prof. Rest. Mgmt. Internship (DP) 781892 (1A) 781992 (1B)

Triple Period, 1.5 credit repeatable (unlimited)Prof. Rest. Mgmt. Internship (TP) 782292 (1A) 782392 (1B)

Guided Research, .5 credits,Biotech Guided Research (SP) no repeats for credit 387592 (1A) 387692(1B)Network Operations Guided Research (SP) 418892

EDISON SSL HOURS 11-12Automatic w/ Passing Grade15 per semesterAuto TechnologyFoundations of Auto Tech (ASAP)Auto BodyCarpentryElectricityGraphicsHVACPlumbing MasonryNetwork OperationsRestaurant ManagementHospitality and Tourism – Hotel/Travel

10 per semesterMedical Careers

Other - AutomaticCosmetology – 70 SSL total for 3 years broken down as follows:

Year 1 - 15 for S1 and 10 for S2, Year 2 – 10 for S1 and 10 for S2, Year 3 – 15 for S1 and 10 for S2Interior Design – 10 SSL in first semester only

PLEASE NOTE: Students in Foundations of Building and Construction, Nails, Architecture/Drafting, Biotechnology, and OJT / Internship will NOT receive automatic SSL hours. Students are responsible to complete MCPS Form 560-51 “MCPS Student Service Learning Verification Form” and submit it to their Edison teacher. Once completed by their Edison teacher, students are responsible to submit MCPS Form 560-51 to their home school service learning coordinator. *** As of 6/18/10

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The Signature ProgramTHE ACADEMY OF MATHEMATICS, TECHNOLOGY, AND SCIENCE

The Academy of Mathematics, Technology, and Science at Winston Churchill High School provides all students with the opportunity to participate in academically challenging courses through multidisciplinary curriculum in mathematics, technology, and science. One of the primary expectations of the MTS Academy is that Academy members will strengthen personal responsibility, initiative, and commitment to the program. The academic challenges and personal growth opportunities presented to Academy members require motivation, self-direction, and independence. This special program has been designed to offer an enriched opportunity for Academy members to explore and experience a career interest through the MTS Academy lecture series,

extracurricular coursework, independent experiment, poster sessions, and internship. Students who wish to graduate with MTS Academy distinction must fulfill the following program requirements.

ACADEMY REQUIREMENTS

MCPS graduation requirements Three additional credits in Mathematics, Technology, or Science One additional Technology credit One Summer Symposium class in Mathematics, Technology, or Science Extracurricular coursework after school in Experimental Design and Statistics; and Scientific

Literary Research and Scientific Writing during freshman and sophomore years Attend MTS Lecture Series and complete reaction papers Complete an independent scientific inquiry Complete culminating projects such as Lab Reports, Poster Sessions, and Presentations Participate in an internship in Mathematics, Technology, or Science Enter in a contest or competition in Mathematics, Technology, or Science Maintain the grade requirements, including a cumulative weighted 3.75 grade point average in

Academy courses

Students in the Academy of Mathematics, Technology, and Science are encouraged and expected to challenge themselves in honors and Advanced Placement level classes.

Students may indicate their interest in the MTS Academy to their counselor and submit an application for admission into the program to Ms. Barbara Blazer, Signature Program coordinator, during 8th grade when registering for 9th grade. The MTS Academy is a four-year program and must be joined at the beginning of 9th grade. For more information and an application, visit Churchill’s website, www.churchillhs.org , under departments.

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The Signature ProgramTHE ACADEMY OF CREATIVE AND PERFORMING ARTS

The Academy of Creative and Performing Arts at Winston Churchill High School will provide students in the creative and performing arts with academically and artistically challenging coursework and will provide the student body with the opportunity to develop an enhanced appreciation of the arts. One of the primary goals of the Academy of Creative and Performing Arts is that Academy members will strengthen personal responsibility, initiative, and commitment to the program. The academic and artistic challenges and personal growth opportunities presented to Academy members require motivation, self-direction, and independence. This special program has been

designed to offer an enriched opportunity for Academy members to explore the various career possibilities in the performing arts arena and the creative arts professions as an artist, journalist, publisher, poet, performer, or photographer. All students are invited to participate. Students will select a focus area during their freshman year and complete four credits in one of the following focus areas: Art, Choral Music, Instrumental Music, Journalism, or Theatre. Students who wish to graduate with the Creative and Performing Arts Academy distinction must fulfill the following program requirements. ACADEMY REQUIREMENTS

MCPS graduation requirements Four credits of coursework in Academy focus area: Art, Choral Music, Instrumental Music,

Journalism or Theatre One additional credit in another Academy of Creating and Performing Arts focus area An approved summer or school year enrichment program Portfolio development and/or capstone production An internship experience recommended Maintain an unweighted 3.5 grade point average in Academy courses

Students in the Academy of Creative and Performing Arts are encouraged and expected to challenge themselves in honors and Advanced Placement level classes.

Students may indicate their interest in the Academy of Creative and Performing Arts to their counselor and submit an application for admission into the program to Ms. Barbara Blazer, Signature Program coordinator, during registration. For more information and an application, visit Churchill’s website, www.churchillhs.org , under departments.

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