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than 350 on 1 ~I Reading 8

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Freshman English Progressive***

{15150) or Literacy and Language ***

{15151)

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{15160)

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{11400)

Extended English - -~11 11 *** {15157) +

'I English 11 {11500) I

Extended English 12 *** {15158) +

English 12 - -~~ I {11600)

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English 12 DE (DE 1601)

Updated November 2015

English Elective Course Offerings

Virtual Virginia Creative Writing (1171V) Media Arts I {15161), II (15162), 111{15163), IV (15164) Speech Fundamentals (13000) or (DE 1602) " ~. .•. . ·'· ·· ,1. 'j

Creative Writing/Literary Magazine I (11710) Journalism I (12000), Dual Enrolled Journalism I ·P.:· .. "' ~ ,, ,. u " •

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Creative Writing/Literary Magazine II (11711) (DE1200); Read 180 I Grade 9 (11810) I

Journalism II ( (12100), DE Journalism II (DE12100); Read 180 II Grade 10 (11811) ' "

··: a · Journalism Ill (12110):,

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Read 180 Ill Grade 11 (11812) World Mythology (11650) Journalism IV (12120):

Read 180 IV Grade 12 (11813) Virtual Virginia World Mythology (1165V) Journalism V (12200)

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' .. .. < , Theatre I (14100), II (14200) "• ..

Film Studies (14460) Advanced Acting (14300)

Technical Theatre (14350) ----

Diploma Requirements

Standard Advanced Studies Modified Standard 4 High School English Credits with 4 High School English Credits with Available for students who entered 9th grade for the first time in 2010-11 2 Verified Credits 2 Verified Credits 4 High School English Credits with Pass on Grade 8 Reading SOL

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MCPS High School Mathematics Course Pathways

These pathways meet the Mathematics requirements for the Standard diploma

for students who entered gth Grade for the first time in 2010-11 or later.

Algebra Readiness

Algebra I, Pt. I & Algebra I, Pt. II

Geometry, Pt. I & Geometry, Pt. II

Algebra, Functions, and Data Analysis

Algebra I, Pt. I & Algebra I, Pt. II

Algebra, Functions, and Data Analysis Geometry, Pt. I & Geometry, Pt. II

Grade 12 Mathematics Capstone Course

Algebra I, Pt. I & Algebra I, Pt. II

Algebra, Functions, and Data Analysis

Geometry

Grade 12 Mathematics Capstone Course

Algebra I

Geometry

Algebra, Functions, and Data Analysis Grade g_ Mathematics Capstone Course

gth Algebra I, Pt. I & Algebra I, Pt. II 10th Geometry, Pt. I & Geometry, Pt. II 11th Algebra, Functions, and Data Analysis 12th Grade 12 Mathematics Capstone Course

gth Algebra I, Pt. I & Algebra I, Pt. II 10th Geometry 11th Algebra, Functions, and Data Analysis 12th Grade 12 Mathematics Capstone Course

gth Algebra I

10th Algebra, Functions, and Data Analysis 11th Geometry

12th __ Grade 12 Mathematics Capstone Course

Revised November 2015

MCPS High School Mathematics Course Pathways

These pathways meet the Mathematics requirements for the Advanced Studies diploma for students who entered gth Grade for the first time in 2010-11 or

later.

gth Algebra I gth Algebra I lOth Geometry lOth Geometry 11th Algebra, Functions, and Data Analysis 11th Algebra II 12th Algebra II 12

th Trigonometry/Advanced Algebra or Grade 12 Mathematics Capstone Course

For students who have completed Algebra I prior to entering 9th Grade:

gth Algebra, Functions, and Data Analysis gth Geometry lOth Geometry lOth Algebra, Functions, and Data Analysis 11th Algebra II 11th Algebra II

12th Grade _1_2 Mathematics Capstone Cour~ 12th Grade 12 Mathematics Capstone Course

gth Algebra, Functions, and Data Analysis gth Geometry I

lOth Geometry lOth Algebra, Functions, and Data Analysis 11th Algebra II 11th Algebra II

12th Trigonometry/ Advanced Algebra 12th Trigonometry/ Advanced Algebra

gth Algebra, Functions, and Data Analysis gth Geometry lOth Geometry lOth Algebra, Functions, and Data Analysis 11th Algebra II 11th Algebra II

12th Mathematical Analysis/Pre-Calculus 12th Mathematical Analysis/Pre-Calculus

gth Algebra, Functions, and Data Analysis ' gth Algebra, Functions, and Data Analysis lOth Geometry lOth Geometry 11th Algebra II 11th Algebra II

12th AP Statistics or 12th AP Statistics or

AP Computer Science AP Computer Science

Revised November 2015

MCPS High School Mathematics Course Pathways

For students who have completed Algebra I and Geometry prior to entering 9th Grade*:

gth Algebra, Functions, and Data Analysis gth Algebra, Functions, and Data Analysis lOth Algebra II lOth Algebra II 11th Trigonometry/ Advanced Algebra 11th Mathematica I Ana lysis/P re-Ca leu I us 12th DE Pre/ Applied Calculus (DE3230) or 12th DE Calculus I (DE31995)

AP Statistics or AP Statistics or

AP Computer Science AP Comp_uter Science

gth Algebra II gth Algebra II lOth Trigonometry/ Advanced Algebra lOth M athematica I Ana lysis/Pre-Ca leu I us 11th DE Pre/ Applied Calculus (DE3230) 11th DE Calculus I (DE31995) 12th AP Statistics or 12th DE Calculus II (DE31996)

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gth Algebra II lOth Mathematical Analysis/Pre-Calculus 11th AP Calculus AB 12th AP Calculus BC

This is not intended to be an exhaustive list; accelerated students have access to multiple mathematics elective pathways.

Prerequisites for Elective Courses -:Elective '' Prerequisite 'Elective Prerequisite .. .. ,.c.,'; I' : .... ·' Trigonometr-Y/Advanced Algebra Algebra II DE ,Calculus il_ (DE31996)+ ·: ;: DE Calculus I (DE31995) or equivalent

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DE Pre-/Applied Calculus (DE~230)+ Trigonometry/ Advanced Algebra or -AP Calculus B,C 1.' ~· - : Trigonometry/Advanced Algebra or v·.

·DE_' Calculus"J.(DE31995)+ . Mathematical Analysis/Pre-Calculus ·~. ;

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+In order to enroll in DE mathematics courses, students must meet NRCC enrollment requirements,

including passing the required placement tests.

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Course Map: Science

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ESVC

Physics

(45100)

OR

Principles of Technology 1 & 2

(9811 - CTE credit)

(9812- Physics credit)

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CHEMVC

AP Physics C

(4571A &

4571L)

Earth Science Electives Biology Electives Chemistry Electives Physics Electives

Earth Science II Advanced Survey Biology II Chemistry II (44200) AP Physics C (4571A)

Meteorology (42200) Genetics (43500)

ESSOL

Earth Science II Biology II AP Chemistry (4470A)

Astronomy Ecology (43400) (42600)

Earth Science II Biology II Oceanography Anatomy & Physiology (43300) (42500)

AP Environmental Science Biology II Advanced Survey (4270A) Botany, Zoology (43200)

BIO SOL

AP Biology (4370A)

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Dual Enrolled Biology (DE4700)

Standard Diploma Advanced Studies Diploma 3 science credits from 2 disciplines 4 science credits from 3 disciplines

1 verified credit 2 verified credits

Possible Pathway: Possible Pathways: 1. Earth Sci 1. Earth Sci 1. Earth Sci/Bio 2. Biology 2. Biology 2. Chern/ AP Environ 3. Elective 3. Chemistry 3. AP Bio or physics

4. Elective 4. AP Chern or AP physics

MCPS Social Studies Course Map

World History and Geography to 1500 A.D.

(22150)

World History and Geography to 1500 A.D. Honors (2215H)

Psychology (29000)

AP Psychology (2902A)

Virtual AP Psychology (2902V)

Law Related Economics (24200)

2016-2017

World History and Geography 1500 to Present

(22160, 2216H)

AP World History (2380A)

VA/US History

2 course sequence

(2361 0, 23620)

VA/US History (23600)

VA/US History (US History

VA/US Government (24400)

United States Government (American National

Poitics) Dual Enrollment (DE2950)

AP Government and Politics: US (2445A)

Virtual AP Government (2445V)

AP European History (2399A)

Virtual AP European History (2399V)

I and II) Dual Enrollment ~ (DE2951)

AP Government and Politics: Comparative

(2450A)

AP US History (2319 A)

Social Studies Elective Course Off · --- - -- --- -- ------ - ---- - -

Sociology (25000) Twentieth Century History/Modern and

PsychologySociology (29960) Contemporary (23870)

Psychology/Sociology (DE 2996) World Mythology (29950)

Virtual AP Human Geography (2212V)

Standard Advanced Studies

3 High School Social Studies 4 High School social Studies Credits with 1 Verified Credit Credits with 2 Verified Credits

2016-2017

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Rising Ninth Graders may enter High School

with No Foreign Language Credit or

No Foreign Language No Studied during High

Foreign School Language Continue the Foreign Credit Two Years of a Foreign Language for a Third Year or

Language Studied More during High School - Two Years or More of a

Second Foreign Language

with One Year of Cont;nue the Fore;gn ~ I Foreign Language Language for One I

Credit Year during High

End Foreign Language Study

Two Years or More of a Second Foreign Language

American Sign language

ASL I (59900)

ASL II (59950)

ASL Ill (59970)

ASL IV (59980)

ASL meets Virginia diploma requirements. ASL Foreign Language credit may not be accepted as foreign language credit by some colleges and universities

Standard

One Year School

Foreign Language

Credit Continue the Language for Two Years or More during

High School

Foreign Language Course Offerings

English as a Second language French German Spanish Virtual Virginia Courses may be

ESL I (57100) I (51100) I (52100) I (55100) available:

ESL II (57200) II (51200) II (52200) II (55200) French AP (5170V) ESL Ill (57300)

Ill (51300) Ill (52300) Ill (55300) Latin I (5310V), II (5320V), ESL IV (57310)

IV (51400) IV (52400) IV (55400) Ill (5330V), IV (5340V)

To meet Virginia diploma requirements, an V(51500)or v (52500) V(55500)or

AP Latin: Catullus and Ovid (5380V)

ESL course earns a Foreign Language credit Spanish IV (5540V) for students learning English as a foreign AP (5170A) AP (5570A)

AP Spanish Language (5570V) language. ESL may not be accepted as VI (55600) Chinese I (5810V), II (5820V), Ill (5830V) foreign language by colleges and universities

Diploma Requirements

Advanced Studies Modified Standard

Foreign Language credit may be used to meet the Three credits of Foreign Language are required. Foreign Language credit may be used to

requirement of two sequential electives. Credits may be earned by completing three years of meet the requirement of two sequential

one language or two years of two languages. electives

2016-2017 VDOE web information NOTE 7: For students entering the ninth grade for the first time in 2011-2012 and beyond: Pursuant to Section 22.1-253.13:4, Code of

Virginia , credits earned for this requirement shall include one credit in fine or performing arts or career and technical education.

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Rising Ninth Graders enter High School with different Art

Experiences

Updated Nov 2014

Middle School Art Experience and 1-- ...J

Instructor's Permission

Virtual Art History

(V9170)

Art Appreciation

(DE 9197 For Juniors and Seniors)

Art Foundations II (9130)

Ceramic II (9176)

Art Foundations IV (9145)

Art Art Foundations v Foundations 111 (9147)

I- =i (9140)

AP Studio Art ZD Design (9148)

AP Studio Art 3D Design (9149)

AP Studio Art Drawing Portfolio

(9150)

Art Foundations 1 (9120) After Art Foundations I

a student may sign up for: Some or No Ceramic I (9175)

Middle School Art

Experience

Standard Diploma Advanced Studies· Diploma 1 Unit of Fine Arts 1 Unit of Fine Arts

Craft Design I (9160)

APArt History (9151)

M:USJC

Rising Ninth Graders enter High School with different I I

Music Experiences

Updated Nov 2014

Middle School Band Experience

Little or No Middle School Music

Experience

Music Appreciation (DE 9197 - For Juniors and Seniors)

Intermediate Band (9233) k: J

Beginning Band (9232)

Intermediate Choir (9285)

Any student at any time in their High.School Experience may. take the following courses:

Music History/Literature (9221)

Music Appreciation (9222}

Music Theory (9225)

Guitar (9245}

Piano Lab I (9255) and· Piano Lab II (92551)

Standard . Diploma Advanced Studies Diploma 1 Unit of Fine Arts 1 Unit of Fine Arts

Advanced .Band (9234)

Small Instrumental Ensemble (9250)

. [May be concurrently enrolled in 9233. or

9234]

Advanced Choir (9289)

Small Vocal Ensemble I (9280)or

Small Vocal Ensemble II (92804)or

Smaii·Vocal Ensemble 92801-Jazz

92802 - Madrigals 92803 - Chamber Ensemble

92805 -Swing

(May be concurrently enrolled In 9285 or 9289)