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SENECA VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL
Rising 9th Grade Parent NightJanuary 9, 2019
WELCOME
▶Dr. Marc Cohen, Principal▶Ms. LaDonna Fletcher, Assistant Principal (last names A - G)▶Mr. Dudley Davidson, Assistant Principal (last names H - O)▶Dr. Shelton Mooney, Assistant Principal (last names P - Z)▶Ms. Monique Riddick, School Business Administrator
SMALL GROUP LOCATIONS
Room 124 Room 131 Room 134 Room 135
English PE/Art/Music Math Social Studies
CTE World Lang. Science
ROTATION SCHEDULE
7:25-7:45 7:50-8:10 8:15-8:35 8:40-9:00
1 124 131 134 135
2 131 134 135 124
3 134 135 124 131
4 135 124 131 134
7:05-7:20: Counseling and IB
Welcome to Seneca Valley
Class of 2023
Home of the Screaming Eagles
YOUR PROFESSIONAL SCHOOL COUNSELOR
▶ Monitor student progress
▶ Academic, Social, Emotional
▶ Student, Parent, Teacher Liaison
▶ College Preparedness
MCPS GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
⦿ English – 4 credits
⦿ Math – 4 credits (Must take Math every year in high school.)
* Algebra – 1 credit
* Geometry – 1 credit
⦿ Social Studies – 3 credits
* US History
* National, State, Local (NSL) Government
* World History
⦿ Science – 3 credits
* Biology – 1 credit
* Physical Science – 1 credit
* Other science – 1 credit
GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
▶ Fine Arts – 1 credit
▶ Physical Education – 1 credit
▶ Technology Education – 1 credit
▶ World Language – 2 credits
OR
▶ Career Completer
GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
▶ Student Service Learning Hours
* 75 hours
▶ High School Assessments (HSA)
* NSL
▶ MISA (Maryland Integrated Science Assessment)
* Biology, Chemistry, and Physics
▶ PARCC
* Algebra 1
* English 10
WHERE DO YOU SEE
YOURSELF IN FOUR YEARS?
▶Extra Curricular activities – What would you like to get involved in?* Sports* Music* Honor Society* Department Club
(Science, Psychology,
English…)
▶Registration in February▶Talk with your 8th grade
teachers▶Maintain your grades▶Seek assistance when
needed!
ANY QUESTIONS?
International Baccalaureate
Diploma ProgrammeFounded in 1968, the IB currently works with over 4,100 schools,
in 148 countries, to develop and offer four challenging programmes
to over 1,150,000 students worldwide.
Why IB?IB programmes promote the education of the whole person, emphasizing intellectual, personal, emotional, and social growth through all domains of knowledge (6 Groups).
Encourage students to think independently and drive their own learning.
Most importantly, IB World students are likely to perform well academically – often better than students in other programmes.
Top Five According to Current IB Diploma Students
1. Increases your chance of getting into the college of your choice AND earning college credits
2. The invaluable skills you learn in the process and throughout the program that you can apply to college/career and beyond
3. IAs and the EE make you a better writer 4. The relationships you form with teachers and
classmates are supportive and life-long5. You learn time management and study skills and
grow in all areas of your life
THEORY OF KNOWLEDGE - TOK
THE EXTENDED ESSAY – EERESEARCH ON A TOPIC OF INTEREST
CAS - CREATIVITY, ACTIVITY, and SERVICE
CORE OF THE IB PROGRAM
Preparing for IB DP : What is recommended?All students entering grade 11 are eligible for the full IB diploma programme and IB courses!
9th and 10th graders should:• Read an assortment of texts (Join the BES Club)• Play sports/Act in Theatre/Art Productions• Get involved in school clubs & community activities• Try an AP course or two
• 9th – AP Govt• 10th – AP US History
• Take Honors-level classes (esp. in English & Math)• Study French or Spanish• Take Biology and Chemistry or Physics• Fulfill all MD state graduation requirements (PE/Art/Tech/Health)
QUESTIONS? NEED MORE INFORMATION?
▶Contact Natasha Ezerski,IB Diploma Programme Coordinator
[email protected](301) 353 - 8014
Math
Science
English
Social Studies
ESOL
World Lang.
PE/Art/ Music/
NJROTC
Career/Tech
Ed
SOCIAL STUDIESRequired & Elective Course Flow: The Basics
2110/2112
US History
A/B
2127/2128
Government
A/B (H)
2221/2222
Modern World
History A/B2107/2108
Government
A/B
2223/2224
Modern World
History A/B
(H)
AP / IB History
SL or Electives
Grade 9 Grade 10 Grade 11 Grade 12
Grade 9 Grade 10 Grade 11 Grade 12
2111/2113
US History
A/B (H)
2127/2128
Government
A/B (H)
2104/2105
Government
A/B (AP)
2230/2231 History 1
A/B (IB)
&
2011/2012
TOK 1/Ext. Essay A/B
(IB)
222
AP/IB History
SL or Electives
2403/2404
History 2 A/B
(IB)
&
2007/2008
TOK 2 A/B
(IB)
3/2224 Modern
World History
A/B (H)
2104/2105
Government
A/B (AP) RT
Approval
Required
2114/2124
US History A/B
(AP)
2403/2404 History 2
A/B (IB)
&
2007/2008
TOK 2 A/B
(IB)
2230/2231 History 1
A/B (IB)
&
2011/2012
TOK 1/Ext. Essay
A/B
(IB)
Grade 9 Grade 10 Grade 11 Grade 12
ELECTIVES▶2230/2231 IB History 1 A/B▶2232/2233 IB Psychology A/B▶2304/2313 Psychology 1/2▶2346/2247 IB World Religions A/B▶2312 Law I▶2343 Law II
MATHEMATICS –SENECA VALLEY HS
Tracy Tomlinson Math Resource Teacher
GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS( 4 YEARS OF MATH/ 4 CREDITS)
▶Algebra One( PARCC Assessment)
▶ Geometry
▶Two other math courses
MSDE/MCPS/USMGRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
HIGH SCHOOL COURSE PATHWAYS
MATH ACADEMIC SUPPORT
▶Academic support with teachers
▶Academic Lunch Intervention
▶National and Math Honor Society Tutors
COMMUNICATION IS KEY
▶Communication with teachers, guidance and administration▶E-mail▶Phone call ▶Be proactive and have your students advocate
for themselves.
SCIENCE DEPARTMENT
PROBLEM BASED LEARNING IN SCIENCE
In the department, we focus on PBL…
For instance in Biology, we do a unit that the students explore a selected athlete’s injury.
They apply the knowledge they learn throughout the Unit to solve the given problem.
NGSS FOCUS (“DOING SCIENCE”)
SCIENCE COURSES FOR 9TH GRADE
Honors Biology 9th grader
AND
Honors Chemistry
A’s in all middle school science and
math courses AND taking
Honors Algebra 2 as a 9th grader
Foundations of Medicine
Can take this course co-currently with
Honors Biology; recommended for students
interested in the medical field
COURSE PROGRESSIONBiology Chemistry Physic
sScience Elective
PhysicsBiologyChem
Science Elective
Science Elective
Foundations of Medicine
(non-science credit)
Structures and Function
(non-science credit)Internship
Certified Medical
Assistant
ACADEMY OF HEALTH PROFESSIONS
▶Four year career completer▶4 Biology College credits if pass exams▶Must maintain B in first two courses▶Eligible to sit for certification exam
9TH GRADE COURSE EXPECTATIONS…▶Students will be doing PBL and projects in groups in ALL Science
courses ▶The homework load is generally light▶In 11th Grade, students must pass a MISA (Maryland Integrated
Science Assessment) in May to meet graduation requirements▶Encourage your students to get involved in activities, there is
something for everyone▶Recommendations for success: daily use of the agenda book,
organizing their notebooks at least once a week, and taking 10-15 minutes to review each day
IB Language &
Literature
SL
SOME CORE TEXTS:SPEAKTHE CURIOUS INCIDENT OF THE DOG IN THE NIGHT TIMEALL AMERICAN BOYSTHE ABSOLUTELY TRUE DIARY OF A PART TIME INDIANOF MICE AND MENROMEO AND JULIET
ENGLISH ELECTIVES
▶ Literary Magazine▶ Academic Reading▶ Journalism – Newspaper▶ Journalism – Yearbook▶ Theater, Musical Theater, IB Film
It is more than just news and writing.
Use all of your talents.
Learn or sharpen all of your skills.
Writing and editing – Editorials, Sports, News, Features
Teamwork – Work with a group to achieve a common goal
Photography – Take pictures for articles or create photo stories
Graphics – Use your graphic art skills for graphs, pictures, headlines
Interviewing – learn the art of getting important information
Seneca Valley High School’s Student NewspaperJournalism SVHS
Student Press Pass
AQUILIAN YEARBOOKCreate memoriesGet involvedTake pictures (Smart phones Welcome, Not Required)Become familiar with Edesign softwareConduct InterviewsHave Fun!!!!!!
Students who love watching, making, and
discussing movies should enjoy this
course. Students will analyze, discuss,
and create films from a variety of critical
viewpoints while also exploring how
genres and film have transformed over
time. This course is also excellent
preparation for IB Film. This course is
open to all grades and is part of the
Media/Broadcasting pathway.
Introduction to Film Study
THEATRE I-Pathway to IB Theatre-Learn Confidence-Interpersonal Communication-Collaboration-Critical thinking-Creative Problem Solving-Public Speaking-Empathy-Community Building
Sign up for SVHS'
Literary Magazine
Creative Writing Class
Calling all editors!
Calling all editors!
Calling all Writers!
Calling all Short Story Writers!
Calling all Graphic Designers! Calling all poets!
EXPECTATIONS FOR 9TH GRADE COURSES:
▶Homework/daily reading: 30mins▶Bi-weekly paper/project: 1hr +
MCPS CAREER READINESS EXTERNAL REVIEW ▶Dr. Smith strongly believes and advocates for CTE
Programs
MCPS CAREER READINESS EXTERNAL REVIEW ▶http://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/uploadedFiles/
career-readiness/MCPSCareerReadinessReport9-12-
17.pdf
▶Google “MCPS CTE STUDY”
▶Click the first link
▶Click on “Read the Study”
College Has Changed
At the same time, the challenges of college continue to grow for students and their families, including:• Higher costs• Increased student debt• More students working• Slower paths to completion
Average annual cost of in-state public 4-year college$20k
Average annual cost of private, non-profit 4-year college$45k
Average student debt for 4-year college (2/3 take out loans)$37k
Students who earn bachelor’s degree within 4 years (59% for FTFT in 6 yrs)
40%
Undergraduates who work ≥30 hours/week while in school40%
Average annual cost of public 2-year college$3.5k
College Has Changed Con’t
30%
AA holders enroll in a 4 year college2/3
41%
Average salary for AA in IT
of AA holders earn a Bachelor’s Degree
$66k
Avg Salary 1 yr post-secondary training in IT$59k
Avg Salary Generic Bachelor’s Degree$54k
Associate degree holders who earn more $$ than bachelor degree holders
Entry Level CCMA Salary$27K
Seneca Valley High SchoolCurrently Offered
• Academy of Information Technology (AOIT)
• Automotive Technology
• Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA)
• College Career Readiness and Development (CCRD)
• Early Child Development
• Engineering - Project Lead The Way (PLTW)
Seneca Valley High SchoolCurrently Planned To Be Offered in New Building
▶Carpentry
▶Construction Electricity
▶HVAC
▶Masonry
▶Plumbing▶Cosmetology▶Law Enforcement▶Cybersecurity
CTE COMPLETERS – START FRESHMAN YEAR▶Academy of Information Technology
(AOIT) –
▶CISCO Academy
▶Programming
▶Web Development
CTE COMPLETERS – START FRESMAN YEAR
▶PLTW – Engineering (5 Courses)
▶Introduction to Engineering Design
▶Principles of Engineering
▶Digital Electronics
▶Civil Engineering and Architecture
▶Engineering Design and Development
CTE COMPLETERS – START 10TH GRADE
▶Child Development –
▶90+ Clock Hour Certificate
▶Articulation with Montgomery College
▶New Building - Child Development Associate (CDA)
Credential.
▶Most Widely Recognized credential in ECE
CTE COMPLETERS – START 10TH GRADE
▶Automotive Technology
▶Hands On - Automotive Lab
▶SAE Certification
▶College and Career Readiness and Development (CCRD)
– 2 Year Program
ESOL (ENGLISH SPEAKERS OF OTHER LANGUAGES)
▶ESOL Parent Community Coordinator: Rosa Santos▶ESOL Counselor: Rina Chavez▶ESOL Resource Teacher: Lisa Sprehn
ESOL COURSES
▶ESOL 1*▶ESOL 2*▶ESOL 3*▶ESOL 4▶ESOL 5
*ESOL support in math, science, and history
WORLD LANGUAGES DEPARTMENT OF SENECA VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL
Ms. Noemi [email protected]
World Languages Resource Teacher 301-353-8031
State of Maryland● Two years of a language
or● 4 Years of Career
Completer Courses
World Languages Requirements for Graduation
Universities ● Two years of a language in
High School
SPANISH 1-2 - Grades 9, 10, 11, 12Honors SPANISH 3, 4 - Grades 9, 10, 11, 12SPANISH 5 (10th grade only)IB SPANISH 4, 5, 6, and 7 - Grades 11, 12SPANISH FOR SPANISH SPEAKERS 1, 2 & 3
FRENCH 1-2 - Grades 9, 10, 11, 12Honors FRENCH 3, 4 - Grades 9, 10, 11, 12FRENCH 5 - (10th grade only)IB FRENCH 4, 5, 6, and 7 - Grades 11, 12PLACEMENT DETERMINED BY SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF PREVIOUS LEVEL OR BY EXAM
World Languages Classes Available:
● Tutoring by Spanish Honor Society during lunch● Support during Advisory● Support during lunch● Support after school
To be successful in language courses, students must spend time outside of school speaking, reading, listening, and writing in the target language.
World Languages Support Available:
“Language should no longer be viewed as a college entrance requirement, but rather a LIFE entrance requirement.”
World Languages
History:● Started in California in 2011● Now offered by 28 states and the District of Columbia● Maryland Seal of Biliteracy Bill signed into law in 2016● Implemented in Maryland in 2017● Out of 1, 200 students that earned the Seal of Biliteracy in Maryland in
2017, 1, 100 were from Montgomery County Public Schools
Seal of Biliteracy
Requirements:To receive a Maryland Seal of Biliteracy, a student must:
● Pass the Maryland High School Assessment in English 10; AND● Demonstrate Intermediate High proficiency in listening, speaking,
reading, and writing in a language other than English, as measured by assessments that are aligned to ACTFL (The American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages) proficiency guidelines.
Seal of Biliteracy:
Passing Scores to demonstrate Intermediate High Proficiency● Avant Stamp 4S
○ Score a 6 in each of the 4 categories
● AP Language Assessments○ Score a 4 overall
● IB Language B Assessment○ Higher Level - score a 5 overall
○ Standard Level - Score a 6 overall
Seal of Biliteracy:
Recognition
● The Seal will be added to the high school diploma and a medal will awarded to the student
● The Seal may be noted on the high school transcript as this is the credential that is viewed by colleges and universities and future employers
Seal of Biliteracy:
Benefits
● Greater earning potential● Competitive in the labor market, and global society● Recognizes the value of diversity● 21st Century Skills
Recommendation: Keep up with target or heritage language in order to have a higher probability to earn the Seal of Biliteracy.
Seal of Biliteracy:
▶ Mr. Brady Markel (Resource Teacher for P.E., Health, & Other Electives.)▶ Office 301-353-8026▶ Email [email protected]
▶ The goal of the physical education teacher is to help students become responsible citizens who are both physically educated and health literate.
▶ Each student will set and achieve personally challenging goals in physical activity & apply higher order thinking skills to human movement. Students will be able to display the skills and practices of a physically active lifestyle, knowing the benefits of their choices to be involved in physical activity. They will be physically fit and have a mindset that values physical activity and its benefits in sustaining healthy lifestyles.
OUR GOAL AS P.E. TEACHERS
PHYSICAL EDUCATION IS CHANGING
▶ “Foundations of Personal Fitness & Sport”▶ Focus on fitness through sport Units of Focus
1)Physical fitness & Goal setting
2)Individual Fitness: Application of Fitness Principles-Improving Fitness
3)Group Fitness: Application of fitness Principles-Developing Endurance & Strength
4)Fitness testing and Planning: Developing a Personal Fitness Plan for Life-Long Wellness
5)Individual Fitness: Motivation to Exercise and Technology Integration
6) Group Fitness: Accessing Community Resources to Increase Participation
▶ Students are required to complete ONE credit of physical education to graduate high school.
- 2 Semesters▶ Foundations of Personal Fitness & Sport
▶ Adapted Physical Education
▶ Weight Training (Intro, Advanced, & Women’s Weigh Training)
▶ Dance
▶ Soccer
▶ Basketball
▶ Net Sports (Volleyball, Badminton, & Tennis)
We encourage students to take physical education as an elective credit as well.
▶ Health (10th Grade Year)
COURSE OFFERINGS
INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC
▶ Mr. Stephens, Director▶ Email: [email protected]
▶ Phone: 301-353-8019
▶ Courses Offered:▶ Honors Symphonic Band
▶ Honors Orchestra
▶ Honors Jazz Band
▶ Piano
▶ Instrument lab (for those that wish to learn how to play a wind/string instrument)
▶ World Drumming
EXPECTATIONS
▶ For Honors Band/orchestra/jazz:▶ Students are expected to practice their instrument at home regularly.
▶ There are required performances throughout the year that are both during and after school.
▶ Playing tests and written tests on music theory are given periodically throughout the semester.
▶ For World Drumming and Piano:▶ Students complete in-class assignments to develop understanding, with a few smaller homework assignments
throughout the semester.
▶ Students will complete solo and small-group projects while composing, performing, and analyzing music.
SPECIFIC HIGH SCHOOL ASSESSMENTS
▶ For Band/Orchestra/Jazz:▶ Performances at MCPS or other area festivals for a panel of judges
▶ Playing tests
▶ Written theory tests
▶ For World Drumming & Piano▶ Playing tests
▶ Concert performances
▶ Written tests on general musical concepts
SUMMER RECOMMENDATIONS
▶ If you would like to participating in one of the Honors performing groups:▶ Practice your instrument so that you come in prepared for the fall!
▶ If you own an instrument, make sure it is in working order.
▶ If you need to borrow an instrument, feel free to contact Mr. Stephens.
▶ If are interested in World Drumming/Piano:▶ Sign up!
▶ If you own a piano, or drums, then keep playing so that your skills are sharp when you arrive in the fall!
COURSES OFFERED
Auditioned Only Choirs:
▶Mixed Chamber Choir▶Women’s Chamber Choir▶Honors Treble Choir
COURSES OFFERED
Non-Auditioned Choirs. Open to everyone regardless of experience:
▶ Women’s Concert Choir Course # 6711 30 and 6712 30
▶ Men’s Concert Choir Course # 671100 and 671200
▶ All students new to choir should sign up for Women’s Concert Choir or Men’s Concert Choir. Auditions will occur between February 26th-March 23rd.
▶ If a student gets placed in an auditioned group, their schedule will automatically be changed
AUDITION PROCEDURES
▶ Sign up for a time outside the choir room▶ Prepare to sing a song of your choice▶ Prepare to sight read▶No experience necessary! Come give it a shot!
▶Questions? Please see Ms. Searle at SVHS, Ms. Archer at MLK or Ms. Lanzo at CMS
HONORED ART DEPARTMENT
▶ Above: Artwork displayed at the Reginald F. Lewis Museum in Baltimore: Brandon Elliott, SVHS ‘16
▶ Left: 2015 Youth Art Month Maryland State Flag Contest Winner: Priscilla Seah, SVHS ‘15
ARTS OVERVIEW COURSES: DISCOVERING WHAT ART IS
Foundations of Art Art & Culture▶ Introduction to Art: Drawing, Painting,
Printmaking, Sculpture, Crafts
▶ Grades 9-12
▶ Discovering art through the ages, and creating artwork inspired by that exploration.
▶ Grades 9-12
3D ART: WORKING WITH CLAY
Ceramics 1 Ceramics 2-3▶ Working with clay focusing on basic skills
and craftsmanship▶ Advanced clay and sculpture making
▶ Grades 10-12
DIGITAL: CREATING ART ON THE COMPUTER
Digital Photography Digital Art▶ Use photography for artistic expression,
manipulating images on the computer using a variety of methods.
▶ Grades 9-12
▶ Create portraits, illustrations, and commercial/ advertising art using the computer.
▶ Grades 9-12
2D ART: PAINTING, DRAWING, & PRINTMAKING
Drawing & Design Studio Art 1 & 2▶ Beginning level course to develop
drawing, painting, and printmaking skills.
▶ Focus on design.
▶ Grades 9-12
▶ Intermediate to advanced artists further develop skills in drawing, painting, & printmaking.
▶ Grades 10-12
IB ART: CREATING, AND DISCOVERING WHAT ART IS
IB Visual Arts▶ Creating artwork, analyzing personal and historical artwork, and
presenting artwork in a show senior year. This course may earn college credit.
▶ Grades 11-12
NJROTCSENECA VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL
Navy Junior Reserve Officers Training Corps
▶NJROTC is a jointly sponsored Navy and secondary school citizenship and leadership program for students in grades 9 through 12
▶NJROTC teaches self-discipline, self-confidence and leadership skills to help you successfully meet life's challenges
▶Students who participate in NJROTC will NOT always join the military
▶NJROTC cadets are provided with uniforms, books, training aids and other types of equipment paid for by the Navy.
▶NJROTC encourages the formation of drill teams, group athletics, marksmanship teams and other types of extra curricular activities to include community service.
Navy Junior Reserve Officers Training Corps
* Program is taught by retired naval officers
and enlisted naval personnel
For more information contact:
LCDR Suzan Hernandez:
Phone #: (301) 353-8018
