Sherwood High School

Welcome

SHS Class of 2019

Tonight we will …Discuss the four-year educational program at

Sherwood High School

Prepare students and parents for the transition from middle school to high school

Highlight the freshmen registration process

Provide an opportunity to attend the Course Fair to learn about academic programs and meet some Sherwood staff

At Sherwood… We focus on academics so

students leave high school prepared to do whatever they want to do (open as many doors as possible)

We provide opportunities for self exploration beyond the curriculum through athletics, community activities and extracurricular programs

Our Goal … College and Career Readiness

for Each 100% of our students will be ready for life after high school.

We prepared students for the next phase of their lives in preparation for their chosen career

We prepare students to be good citizens of the global society.

MCPS ... 3 High School Milestones

Earn a score of at least 1650 (out of 2400) on the SAT or 24 (out of 36) on the ACT

Take an Advanced Placement (AP) class and earn a score of 3, or higher

Complete Algebra 2 with a grade of C, or higher, by the end of grade 11

Preparing for High School and Beyond

Choose the right academic program designed for you.

Make sure you take rigorous courses that stretch you as a learner (this is unique to the individual student)

Make sure you take an honors class and an AP class (if possible)

Take the SAT or the ACT or both and get a strong score

A cumulative GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale Get involved in the life of your high

school

22 Credits (minimum)Student Service Learning Hours

(75 hours)PARCC and HSA

Individual Graduation Requirements

Course Requirements

FOR GRADUATION (minimum 22 credits):

English (4 credits) Math (4 credits)Science (3 credits)Social Studies (3 credits)Physical Education (1 credit) Health (.5 credit) Fine Arts(1 credit)Tech Ed (1 credit)

Program Completer:Option 1: World Language (2

credits) Option 2: Career and Technology

Program

WHAT MOST COLLEGES WANT TO SEE:

English (4 credits)Math (4 credits)Science (3-4 credits)Social Studies (3-4 credits)World Language (3-4 credits)

Honors and Advanced Placement courses

Elective courses that enhance educational program

Freshman Year• 7 Credits:

English (1)Math (1)Social Studies (1)Science (1)Other classes (3)

(World Language, Physical Education, Art/Music, Technology Education, or other electives)

Classroom performance: continue to get good grades in your classes

Attitude towards achievement = Get good grades; high school courses become permanent on your transcript

Responsibility: Handing in homework, making up assignments, reteach/reassess opportunities, no unexcused absences or tardies, manage time wisely

Make good choices about your classes for next year

Get involved in school activities: athletics, clubs, organizations, attending events, …

Preparing for High School

Fall:

Football (V & JV)Cross CountryGolfBoys SoccerHandball (c)

Spring:

Baseball (V & JV)Boys LacrosseBoys VolleyballGymnasticsSoftball (c & V & JV)

Winter:

Bocce Ball (c)Boys BasketballGirls BasketballIndoor TrackSwimming and DivingWrestling

Year Long:

CheerleadingPom Pons

AthleticsGirls VolleyballGirls TennisGirls SoccerField Hockey

TrackGirls LacrosseCoed VolleyballBoys Tennis

Academic

DebateForensicsHonor Societies: National, Art, English, French, History, Spanish, Mu Alpha Theta, Quill & Scroll, Tri-M MusicIt’s AcademicMock TrialScience Club

Service

AmbassadorsAmnesty InternationalBest BuddiesGreen TeamInteractPeer MediatorsProject ChangeKey ClubSADDStudent Government (SGA, Freshman ClassSophomore Class, Junior Class, Senior Class)

Activities

Clubs

AnimeAmazing RaceAsian Pacific ClubBadmintonBlack Student UnionBluebirdsBook ClubBreak DancingBrony ClubC.A.S.T./Drama/Stage CrewChemistry ClubCreative WritingDESI (Indian Culture)Dinner TheatreDoctors of TomorrowEngineers Without BordersFashion ShowF.B.L.A.F.C.A.

More Activities

F.E.A.Free FallGardening ClubIce Hockey ClubInternational ClubIslamic Student UnionItalian ClubJewish Student UnionKnitting for HumanityMathletesModel U.N.Muslim Student AllianceRugby ClubShakespeare ClubSki ClubStage CrewStand ProudStep Team

Table Top ClubTechnology ClubVideo TV ClubWarrior ImprovisationYoung DemocratsYoung Republicans

Registration Process

February 5: Registration Meeting and Course Fair During the month of February:

Counselors will visit the middle schools to discuss course registration and programs at Sherwood High SchoolRosa Parks Middle School on February 5Farquhar Middle School on February 2

Registration on line needs to be completed and closed (Farquhar on Feb. 10 and Rosa Parks on Feb. 13)

OVERVIEW: Program of Studies

• English• Mathematics• Social Studies• Science• World Languages• Physical Education/Health• Fine Arts• Technology Education and Career

Technology Programs

Course Fair (now until 8:00)

Main Office Hallway and Cafeteria:

Look at presentations about SHS courses

Opportunity to discuss programs with school staff