Transcript MARYLAND GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS

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MARYLAND GRADUATION
REQUIREMENTS (pg. 23)
Graduation
Requirements
25 Credits
Must PASS
State
Assessments
Service
Learning
Projects
A Completer Program
*Foreign Language
*Advanced Technology
*Career Technology Completer
*CCST
Algebra
Biology
English 10
4 projects OR
75 hours OR
A combination of the two
PROMOTION (pg. 25)
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Cecil County Public Schools requires the following
minimum number of credits to advance from one
grade to another:
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Grade 9 to 10 -- Five (5) Credits
 Two of the five credits must be in core subjects
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Grade 10 to 11 -- Eleven (11) Credits
 Five of the twelve credits must be in core subjects
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Grade 11 to 12 – Eighteen (18) Credits
 Nine of the eighteen credits must be in core subjects
NCAA GUIDELINES (pg. 25)
The National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) has specific
guidelines for high school student athletes who wish to be eligible to
compete in college athletics. There are four basic criteria which include:
1. Graduation from high school with mathematics credits through
Algebra II;
2. Minimum core grade-point average;
3. Minimum ACT or SAT scores;
4. Completion of 16 core courses.
Planning for college and college athletics should begin in grade nine in
order to complete the core courses. Students should register with the
NCAA clearinghouse by the end of their junior year. Check with your
school counselor for information concerning the specifics of the above
criteria. For more information on eligibility, visit www.eligibilitycenter.org.
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Follow teacher recommendations
for course selection.
Get involved in school activities.
Talk with your parents about
your schedule
Take courses that prepare you
for your future
Ask questions!!!
HAVE FUN!!
Time to Make a
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Other Options
for Seniors
ENGLISH (starts on page 42)
English 9 or Honors English 9
 English 10 or Honors English 10
 English 11, Honors English 11, or
AP English 11
 English 12, Honors English 12, or
AP English 12
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SOCIAL STUDIES (starts on page 58)
Government or Honors Government
 World History or Honors World History
 US History, Honors US History, or
AP US History
 Contemporary World Studies, AP Human
Geography, AP US Government, AP
Psychology, or AP US History
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SCIENCE (starts on page 56)
Biology or Honors Biology
 2 other sciences
 Other choices are listed on your
registration sheet. Please check all
prerequisites.
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MATHEMATICS (starts on page 50)
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There are many math courses offered, but it is
important that you follow a certain sequence. It is
beneficial for you to get input from your math
teacher(s) to determine which course you should
take next.
You must have a minimum of one per year
(doubling up only forces you to take more math)
You cannot backtrack and take a course that
would typically go before the one you are
currently taking (such as completing Algebra II
and then taking Topics of Math)
HEALTH (pg. 53)
Health I
 Health II
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PHYSICAL EDUCATION (starts on page 52)
Personal Fitness
 Physical Education 10
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TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION (pg. 62 & 54)
Foundations of Technology and
Introduction to Design and Presentation
(1/2 a credit each) OR
 Foundations of Technology (1 full credit) OR
 Introduction to Engineering and Design
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(after Algebra I)
FINE ARTS CHOICES (starts on page 45)
Many Fine Art courses do have fees
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Foundations of Art
Creative Crafts
Drawing I & II (after Foundations of Art)
2D & Graphic Design I & II
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(after Foundations of Art)
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Drawing/Painting I & II
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(after Foundations of Art)
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Sculpture & Ceramics I & II
(after Foundations of Art)
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Photo I & II (after Foundations of Art)
Studio Art (w/ permission)
AP Studio Art
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G/T Dance
Honors Drama I & II
Theatre
Theatre Design
Band**
History of American Music
Chorus
Advanced Choral Ensemble
Guitar I & II
Music Keyboard I & II
String Orchestra
AP Music Theory
**Summer Camp required
PATHWAY REQUIRED COURSES
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Pathway Required courses are dependent on the
pathway that you are in. The next four pages will list the
required courses for each of the four clusters. You will
have to go to the pages listed for the additional option
courses from which to choose.
Arts & Communication
Business, Finance, & Marketing
Health & Human Services
Science, Engineering, & Technology
Arts & Communications (pg. 6-9)
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Digital Arts
2D & Graphic Design I, II
Microsoft Professional I, II
Photography I & II
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Literary Arts
Mythology
Research Seminar
Yearbook
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Publications
Theatre
Performing Arts
Advanced Choral Ensemble
Chorus
Guitar I, II
Music Keyboard I, II
Theatre
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CADD Technology I, II
Music Keyboard I, II
Visual Communications
Any Level I – III Studio Art Course
AP Studio Art
Band
G/T Dance
Honors Drama I, II
String Orchestra
Business, Finance, & Marketing
(pg. 11-13)
 Business
Management
Business Management
Cosmetology I
Intro to Business, Finance, & Marketing
Microsoft Professional I, II
Entrepreneurship
 Finance
Business Management
Entrepreneurship
Intro to Business, Finance, & Marketing
Microsoft Professional I, II
 Marketing
Business Management
Entrepreneurship
Intro to Business, Finance, & Marketing
Microsoft Professional I, II
Health & Human Services (pg. 15-17)
 Education
AP English 11, 12
AP Statistics
Intro to Public Service
Speech/Discussion & Debate
World Language III, IV
 Government/Public
AP English 11, 12
Intro to Public Service
Speech/Discussion & Debate
 Health
AP Psychology
Human Growth & Development
Psychology
Statistics
Services
AP Psychology
Psychology
World Language III, IV
Services/Consumer Services
Anatomy & Physiology
AP Psychology
Cosmetology I
Intro to Public Service
Statistics
AP Biology
AP Statistics
Human Growth & Development
Psychology
Science, Engineering, &
Technology (pg. 19-22)
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Construction, Manufacturing, Science, & Engineering
CADD Technology I, II
Intro to Engineering Design
Intro to Science, Engineering, & Technology
Principles of Engineering
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Environmental, Agricultural & Natural Resources
Environmental Science
AP Environmental Science
Intro to Science, Engineering, & Technology
Principles of Engineering
Zoology
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Information Technology
Intro to Science, Engineering, & Technology
Microsoft Professional I
Principles of Engineering
Program Developer
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STEM Academy
Any two credits beyond the minimum requirements (Math – 4 and
Science – 3 from page 22) will satisfy the pathway required for course
credits.
COMPLETER PROGRAMS
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Check which completer plan you wish to work towards.
Click on the link below to determine the details of the
completer program you are working towards.
World Language (starts on page 64)
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If you choose World Language as your
completer, you must finish two years of a
single foreign language. Your choices are:
CHINESE
FRENCH
GERMAN
SPANISH
Advanced Technology (starts on page 62)
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If you choose Advanced Technology for
your completer, you must earn two credits
using the following courses:
 CADD
Technology I, II
 Energy & Power/Transportation Technology
 Construction/Manufacturing Technology
Career Technology Education
Completer Programs (page 67)
Finance & Accounting
 Intro to Business, Finance, & Marketing
 Microsoft Professional I
 Finance I
 Finance II or Business Education Internship
Office Administration
 Intro to Business, Finance, & Marketing
 Microsoft Professional I
 Microsoft Professional II
 Business Management or Business
Procedures
Oracle Academy
 Intro to Science, Engineering, & Technology
 Program Developer
 Oracle I
 Oracle II
Project Lead the Way (Pre-Engineering)
 Principles of Engineering
 Intro to Engineering Design
 Digital Electronics
 Civil Engineering & Architecture
 Engineering Design & Development
Pro Start
 Becoming a Food Service Professional I
 Becoming a Food Service Professional II
 Practical Experience as a Food Service
Professional
Career Research & Development
 Career Research & Development
 Career Development Seminar
 Work-based Learning Experience
School of Technology
Completer Programs
(pg. 39-41)
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Allied Health
Automotive Technology
Computer/Electronic
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Construction Trades
Cosmetology
Culinary Arts
Electrical Trades
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Fire Science/Emergency
Medical Services
Heavy Industrial
Maintenance
HVAC Tech & Plumbing
Natural Resources
Welding & Metals Tech
Alternate Options
Applications are required for each of these.
They can be found on the website.
Cecil College courses at
Rising Sun High School
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Scheduled during block 1/2, two days a
week. Two each semester on alternating
days.
 Intro
to Philosophy
 Intro to Psychology
 Intro to Sociology
 Public Speaking
Leave for work
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There are a few ways this can occur:
1. Through a CTE program such as “Becoming a
Food Service Professional”
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Through Work-based Learning
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Take the prerequisite courses for the program and then
you can leave for work
Must take “Career Research Development” and “Career
Development Seminar.”
Through Trade Experience
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This is through the CCST programs and an application
will be received at CCST.
Must have a minimum of two credits of space available
in your schedule to leave and go to work.
Leave to take college courses
Must apply for Senior Waiver
 Must enroll in college courses
 Will take “must have” courses at Rising
Sun High School and then leave for
college courses
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Student Aide/
Service Learning Opportunity
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Multiple locations
 Rising
Sun High School
 Rising Sun Middle School (must be able to
drive yourself)
 Calvert Elementary School (must be able to
drive yourself)
Only able to take for one credit of space.
Senior Option
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Senior Option allows students to opt out of one
class period (either first block or last block)
 Students
must be on track to graduate and have
earned a minimum of 22 credits.
 Students must have completed all Service Learning
and HSA requirements.
 Senior option will be revoked if students are failing
courses or not following behavioral expectations.