1
WINSTON CHURCHILL HIGH SCHOOL 2020-2021
COURSE BULLETIN
NOTE: The information in this publication is accurate as of December 10, 2019. The most up-to-date information is found on Winston Churchill High School’s webpage in the Counseling section.
2
3
TABLE OF CONTENTS
GENERAL INFORMATION
PAGE CONTENT
5 Administrative/Counseling/Resource Teacher Contact Information
7 Course Offerings Abbreviations Key
9 Maryland Diploma Requirements
COURSE OFFERINGS
PAGE CONTENT
11 English Language Arts Course Offerings
13 Mathematics Course Offerings
15 Science Course Offerings
16 Social Studies Course Offerings
18 World Languages Course Offerings
21 Fine Arts Course Offerings (Music, Theater, Art History, & Visual Arts)
26 Health Course Offerings
27 Physical Education Course Offerings
28 Computer Science Course Offerings
29 Career & Technology Education (CTE): Internship Programs & Programs of Study (POS) Offerings
Applied Educational Leadership (AEL) Program
Career Internship Program
Broadcast Media POS
Business Administration POS
College/Career Research and Development POS
Computer Programming POS
34 Academic Support: ARS, Bridge, LAD, & Resource Course Offerings
36 English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL)
37 Dual Enrollment at Montgomery College
This Course Offerings Booklet is a supplement to the MCPS Course Bulletin located on MCPS’s website: http://coursebulletin.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/.
4
5
CONTACT INFORMATION Main Office……………… (240) 740 – 5400 Counseling Office……. (240) 740 – 5420
ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF Brandice Heckert, Principal ……………………. [email protected] Marie Gasaway, Assistant Principal……………. [email protected] La Faye Howard, Assistant Principal…………… [email protected] Gregory Miller, Assistant Principal……………… [email protected] Stephen Reck, Assistant Principal………………. [email protected] Bradley Rohner, Assistant Principal……………. [email protected] Lisa Wellek, Business Administrator…………… [email protected]
COUNSELING STAFF Jennifer Oristian, Resource Counselor……….. [email protected] Gary Carter, Counselor………………………………. [email protected] Heather Eig, Counselor………………………………[email protected] Marcia Johnson, Counselor………………………… [email protected] Tiffany Kaufman, Counselor……………………….. [email protected] Angela Mastromatteo, Counselor………………. [email protected] Stephanie Russell, Counselor……………………… [email protected] Puja Sharma, Counselor……………………………… [email protected] Kimberly Trostle, Counselor……………………….. [email protected]
Adela Jimenez, Registrar………………………….…[email protected] Susan Parket, Counseling Secretary……………. [email protected]
Robin Fagan, Counseling Secretary………….…. [email protected] Luana Zimmerman, College/Career …………… [email protected] Information Coordinator
RESOURCE TEACHERS Dylan Antonucci, Career & Technology………. [email protected] Lesli Gillman, ARS, Autism, LAD, …….............. [email protected] & Resource Jennifer Miller, English Language Arts………… [email protected] Jennifer Mitchell, Bridge Services…………………[email protected] Audrey Phillips, Mathematics…………………….. [email protected] Elizabeth Rodgers, World Languages…………. [email protected] & ESOL Gary Rogers, Science………………………………….. [email protected] Jody Tyler, Fine Arts & Physical Education….. [email protected] Rodney Van Tassell, Social Studies……………… [email protected]
6
7
COURSE OFFERINGS KEY
This key is designed to help clarify the information about Montgomery County Public School requirements in the courses that are offered at Winston Churchill High School.
Pre-requisite (P); Co-requisite (C): MCPS course requirements. In general, the first semester of a course is a prerequisite for second semester. Double Period (DP): Courses that require two periods, instead of the normal single period Triple Period (TP): Courses that require three periods, instead of the normal single period Honors (H) Courses: Provide expectations and opportunities for students to engage in more rigorous and complex content and processes and to develop authentic products that reflect the student’s understanding of key concepts. These courses have the designated “H” in the beginning of the title. Advanced-Level (AL) Courses: Based on previous achievement in sequence of study. Includes appropriate adaptations for enriched learning for pursuing in-depth studies that require abstract and higher-order thinking skills. These courses have the designated “AL” in parenthesis next to the course title. Advanced Placement (AP) Courses: Meets College Board guidelines to accompany the Advanced Placements Examinations. A qualifying score on an AP exam may earn the student college credit or advanced standing in the subject in college. These courses have the designated “AP” in the beginning of the title. Technology Education (TE) Courses: To satisfy MSDE high school graduation requirements, students are required to take a state-approved technology courses. MCPS technology education courses that meet this requirement are designated “TE” in parentheses next to the title. Fine Art (FA) Courses: To satisfy the fine arts requirement selected courses in art, dance, drama/theater, and music will be designated “FA” next to the course title. Course Descriptions: Full course descriptions can be found on the MCPS Course Bulletin website. For additional questions about the contents of a course, contact the department’s Resource Teacher. Homework Symbols: Each ● equals an estimated 10 minutes
Each ◒ equals an estimated 5 minutes
8
9
Maryland Diploma Requirements NOTE: The graduation requirements referenced in this publication are specific for students with a first year of ninth grade in 2019-20 (typically the class of 2023). Depending on a student’s first year in ninth
grade, graduation requirements may vary. For specific information about graduation requirements, contact your school counselor or the Montgomery County Public Schools website.
MCPS GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS AT A GLANCE
English 4 credits
Fine Arts 1 credit Selected courses in art, dance, drama/theatre, and music that satisfy the fine arts requirement are designated FA
Health Education 0 .5 credit
Mathematics 4 credits 1 full year (A/B) algebra credit and 1 geometry credit required.
Physical Education 1 credit
Science 3 Next Generation Science (NGSS) credits, including at least 1 life science credit (BC) and 1 physical science credit (PC).
Social Studies 3 credits . Includes 1 U.S. History credit; 1 World History credit; and 1 National, State, and Local (NSL) Government credit
Technology Education (TE)
1 credit designated TE . Advanced Technology (AT) courses do not satisfy the TE course requirement.
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 which may inlcude credits in American Sign Language AND 2 .5 credits in elective courses
2 credits in advanced technology education (AT) AND 2 .5 credits in elective courses. TE courses do not count as AT course credit.
Complete a state-approved Career and Technology Education Program of Study (POS) AND 0 .5 credit in electives courses
Student Service Learning (SSL) 75 service-learning hours
MCAP See below for more information about testing requirements.
MARYLAND HIGH SCHOOL COMPREHENSIVE PROGRAM (MCAP)
REQUIREMENTS1,2,3,4 For Students Graduating in 2023 HSA, PARCC, and MISA Assessments
The MHSA requirements are subject to change by the Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE).
Algebra Course credit earned in Algebra 1 AND Pass Algebra 1 PARCC
MISA Maryland Integrated Science Assessment
3 courses in Science, AND Pass HS-MISA as or after student earns third science course
English 10 Course credit earned in English 10 or ESOL 3 or higher AND • Pass English Language Arts/Literacy (ELA/L) 10 MCAP HSA
Government Course credit earned in National, State, and Local Government, AND • Pass Government HSA
Up-to-date graduation requirements by class may be found at www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/curriculum/ graduation-requirements.aspx
10
11
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS COURSE OFFERINGS
NOTE: The State of Maryland requires four credits of English for graduation. Those courses are outlined for you below in the “core course title” section.
CORE COURSE SELECTIONS GR SEM CODE PRE-REQUISITE/CO-REQUISITE
H English 9A H English 9B
9 9
1 2
131300 131400
H English 10A H English 10B
10 10
1 2
132300 132400
(P) English 9 A/B
H English 11A H English 11B AP Lang/Composition A AP Lang/Composition B
11 11
11 11
1 2
1 2
133300 133400
101500 101600
(P) English 10 A/B (P) English 10 A/B
H English 12A H English 12B AP Lit/Composition A AP Lit/Composition B
12 12
12 12
1 2
1 2
134300 134400
101700 101800
(P) English 11 A/B (P) English 11 A/B
ELECTIVE COURSE SELECTIONS GR SEM CODE PRE-REQUISITE/CO-REQUISITE Graphic Novel Literacy Literature as Film College Prep Literacy 1 College Prep Literacy 2
10-12
10-12
9-12 9-12
1 2
1 2
1 2
105434 105435
690634 690635
118800 118900
May only be taken for one semester May only be taken for one semester Special Placement
See next page for additional English Language Art course offerings.
12
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS COURSE OFFERINGS (cont.)
NEWSPAPER ELECTIVE COURSE SECTIONS GR SEM CODE PRE-REQUISITE/CO-REQUISITE
Journalism A Journalism B Techniques of Adv. Journalism (AL) Publications Editing & Layout (AL)
9-12 9-12
10-12 10-12
1 2
1 2
115036 115136
115236 115336
(P) Journalism A/B (P) Journalism A/B
YEARBOOK ELECTIVE COURSE TITLE GR SEM CODE PRE-REQUISITE/CO-REQUISITE
Journalism A Journalism B Techniques of Adv. Journalism (AL) Publications Editing & Layout (AL)
9-12 9-12
10-12 10-12
1 2
1 2
115037 115137
115237 115337
(P) Journalism A/B (P) Journalism A/B
LITERARY MAGAZINE ELECTIVE COURSE TITLE GR SEM CODE PRE-REQUISITE/CO-REQUISITE
Creative Writing A Creative Writing B Techniques of Adv. Journalism (AL) Publications Editing & Layout (AL)
9-12 9-12
10-12 10-12
1 2
1 2
113000 113500
115238 115338
(P) Creative Writing A/B (P) Creative Writing A/B
13
MATHEMATICS COURSE OFFERINGS
NOTE: The State of Maryland requires four credits of mathematics for graduation. Of the four total credits, one credit must be an algebra credit and one credit must be a geometry credit. Additionally, students must be enrolled in a math course in each year of high school. This may result in students earning more than four credits in math.
CORE COURSE SELECTIONS GR SEM CODE PRE-REQUISITE/CO-REQUISITE
Algebra 1A Algebra 1B Related Math A Related Math B
9-12 9-12
9-12 9-12
1 2
1 2
311100 311200
323100 323200
(C) Algebra 1 A/B
Geometry A Geometry B H Geometry A H Geometry B
9-12 9-12
9-12 9-12
1 2
1 2
320100 320200
320300 320400
(P) Algebra 1 A/B (P) Algebra 1 A/B
2YR Algebra 2A 2YR Algebra 2B 2 YR Algebra 2C 2 YR Algebra 2D Algebra 2A Algebra 2B H Algebra 2A H Algebra 2B
9-11 9-11
10-12 10-12
9-12 9-12
9-12 9-12
1 2
1 2
1 2
1 2
331500 331600
331700 331800
330100 330200
331000 331100
(P) Algebra 1A/B & Geometry A/B (P) 2 YR Algebra 2 A/B (P) Algebra 1A/B & Geometry A/B (P) Algebra 1A/B & Geometry A/B
Precalculus A Precalculus B H Precalculus A H Precalculus B
9-12 9-12
9-12 9-12
1 2
1 2
348900 349000
335000 335100
(P) Algebra 2 A/B (P) Algebra 2 A/B
Calculus w/ Applications A (AL) Calculus w/ Applications B (AL) AP AB Calculus A AP AB Calculus B AP BC Calculus A AP BC Calculus B
9-12 9-12
9-12 9-12
9-12 9-12
1 2
1 2
1 2
335600 335700
345200 345300
349100 349200
(P) Precalculus A/B (P) Precalculus A/B (P) Precalculus A/B
Multivariable Calculus/DE A (AL) Multivariable Calculus/DE B (AL) Multivariable Calculus/DE A (AL) AP BC Calculus B
10-12 10-12
10-12 10-12
1 2
1 2
304800 304900
304836 349236
(P) AP BC Calculus A/B (P) AP AB Calculus A/B
See next page for additional math course offerings.
14
MATHEMATICS COURSE OFFERINGS (cont.)
CORE COURSE SELECTIONS GR SEM CODE PRE-REQUISITE/CO-REQUISITE
Quantitative Literacy A Quantitative Literacy B
12 12
1 2
312100 312200
(P) Algebra 2 A/B
Intro to Statistics A Intro to Statistics B AP Statistics A AP Statistics B Statistics & Mathematical Modeling A Statistics & Mathematical Modeling B
11-12 11-12
11-12 11-12
11-12 11-12
1 2
1 2
1 2
332600 332700
332000 332100
332200 332300
(C) Algebra 2 A/B
Linear Algebra Complex Analysis
12 12
1 2
342600 342800
(P) Multivariable Calculus A/B
ELECTIVE COURSE SELECTIONS GR SEM CODE PRE-REQUISITE/CO-REQUISITE
Accounting A Accounting B Advanced Accounting A Advanced Accounting B
10-12 10-12
11-12 11-12
1 2
1 2
411100 411200
411300 411400
15
SCIENCE COURSE OFFERINGS
NOTE: The State of Maryland requires three credits of science for graduation. Of the three total credits, one credit must be a biology credit, and one credit must be a physical science credit. The school recommends all students take biology, chemistry, and physics. This will most effectively provide students with a well-rounded science experience, prepare students for the Maryland Integrated Science Assessment (MISA), and meet the Maryland graduation requirements. CORE COURSE SELECTIONS GR SEM CODE PRE-REQUISITE/CO-REQUISITE
H Biology A H Biology B
9-12 9-12
1 2
362100 362200
Chemistry A Chemistry B H Chemistry A H Chemistry B
10-12 10-12
10-12 10-12
1 2
1 2
372100 372200
371100 371200
(P) Algebra 1 A/B; (C) Geometry A/B (P) Algebra 1 A/B; (C) Geometry A/B
H Physics A H Physics B AP Physics 1A AP Physics 1B
10-12 10-12
10-12 10-12
1 2
1 2
382100 382200
389100 389200
(C) Geometry A/B (P) Geometry A/B, (C) Algebra 2 A/B
ELECTIVE COURSE SELECTIONS GR SEM CODE PRE-REQUISITE/CO-REQUISITE
Forensic Science A (AL) Forensic Science B (AL) AP Chemistry A DP AP Chemistry B DP AP Biology A DP AP Biology B DP AP Environmental Science A AP Environmental Science B Anatomy & Physiology A (AL) Anatomy & Physiology B (AL) Molecular Genetics A DP (AL) Molecular Genetics B DP (AL) AP Physics 2A AP Physics 2B AP Physics C A- Mechanics AP Physics C B- Mechanics AP Physics C A- Electricity/Magnetism AP Physics C A- Electricity/Magnetism
11-12 11-12
11-12 11-12
11-12 11-12
11-12 11-12
11-12 11-12
11-12 11-12
11-12 11-12
11-12 11-12
11-12 11-12
1 2
1 2
1 2
1 2
1 2
1 2
1 2
1 2
1 2
386400 386500
375100 375200
365100 365200
365900 366000
376100 376200
399700 399800
389300 389400
382900 383000
382700 382800
(P) Biology A/B & Chemistry A/B, or Physics A/B (P) Chemistry A/B, Algebra 2 A/B (P) Biology A/B, (C) Chemistry A/B (P) Biology A/B, (C) Chemistry A/B (P) Biology A/B, (C) Chemistry A/B (P) Biology A/B, Chemistry A/B (P) Physics 1A/B, (C) Precalculus A/B (P) Physics 1A/B, Precalculus A/B (P) Physics 1A/B, Precalculus A/B
16
SOCIAL STUDIES COURSE OFFERINGS
NOTE: The State of Maryland requires 3 credits of social studies for graduation. Of the three total credits, one credit must be a U.S. history credit, one credit must be a world history credit, and one credit must be a national, state, and local government credit.
CORE COURSE SELECTIONS GR SEM CODE PRE-REQUISITE/CO-REQUISITE H U.S. History A H U.S. History B AP U.S. History A AP U.S. History B
9-12 9-12
9-12 9-12
1 2
1 2
211100 211300
211400 212400
H NSL Government A H NSL Government B AP NSL Government A AP NSL Government B
10-12 10-12
10-12 10-12
1 2
1 2
212700 212800
210400 210500
H Modern World History A H Modern World History B AP World History A AP World History B
11-12 11-12
11-12 11-12
1 2
1 2
222300 222400
224000 224100
ELECTIVE COURSE SELECTIONS GR SEM CODE PRE-REQUISITE/CO-REQUISITE
AP Comparative Government A AP Comparative Government B AP European History A AP European History B AP Psychology A AP Psychology B AP Human Geography A AP Human Geography B AP Microeconomics AP Macroeconomics H Cultural Anthropology A H Cultural Anthropology B Global Issues in the 21st Century A Global Issues in the 21st Century B Student Leadership A Student Leadership B
11-12 11-12
11-12 11-12
11-12 11-12
10-12 10-12
11-12 11-12
10-12 10-12
10-12 10-12
10-12 10-12
1 2
1 2
1 2
1 2
1 2
1 2
1 2
1 2
213200 214500
221600 221700
233000 233100
233200 233300
231600 231500
256100 256200
234700 234800
233900 234000
May be taken as full year or semester course May be taken as full year or semester course May be taken as full year or semester course
See next page for additional social studies course offerings.
17
Social Studies Course Offerings (cont.)
ELECTIVE COURSE SELECTIONS GR SEM CODE PRE-REQUISITE/CO-REQUISITE
Law 1 African American History H Ancient History H Medieval History World Military History Sociology 1 Sociology 2 Research Project A (AL) Research Project B (AL) Economics Personal Finance
10-12 10-12
10-12 10-12
10-12 10-12
10-12 10-12
10-12 10-12
11-12 11-12
10-12
10-12
1 2
1 2
1 2
1 2
1 2
1 2
1 2
1 2
231234 231235
210334 210335
255800 255900
221934 221935
230500 231400
804100 804200
230334 230335
415834 415835
May only be taken for one semester May only be taken for one semester May only be taken first semester May only be taken second semester May only be taken for one semester May be taken as full year or semester course May be taken as full year or semester course May only be taken for one semester May only be taken for one semester
18
WORLD LANGUAGES COURSE OFFERINGS
AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE (ASL)
ELECTIVE COURSE TITLE GR SEM CODE PRE-REQUISITE/CO-REQUISITE American Sign Language 1A American Sign Language 1B American Sign Language 2A American Sign Language 2B American Sign Language 3A American Sign Language 3B
9-12 9-12
10-12 10-12
11-12 11-12
1 2
1 2
1 2
159600 159700
159300 159400
164000 164100
(P) Level 1 ASL A/B (P) Level 2 ASL A/B
FRENCH LANGUAGE ELECTIVE COURSE TITLE GR SEM CODE PRE-REQUISITE/CO-REQUISITE
French 1A French 1B French 2A French 2B H French 3A H French 3B H French 4A H French 4B French 5 A (AL) French 5 B (AL) AP French LC A AP French LC B French 7 A (AL) French 7 B (AL)
9-12 9-12
9-12 9-12
9-12 9-12
9-12 9-12
10-12 10-12
10-12 10-12
10-12 10-12
1 2
1 2
1 2
1 2
1 2
1 2
1 2
161100 162100
161200 162200
163300 164300
163400 164400
161500 162500
163500 163600
163100 163200
(P) French 1 A/B (P) French 2 A/B (P) French 3 A/B (P) French 4 A/B
See next page for additional world languages course offerings.
19
WORLD LANGUAGES COURSE OFFERINGS (cont.)
RUSSIAN LANGUAGE ELECTIVE COURSE TITLE GR SEM CODE PRE-REQUISITE/CO-REQUISITE
Russian 1A Russian 1B Russian 2A Russian 2B H Russian 3A H Russian 3B H Russian 4A H Russian 4B Russian 5A (AL) Russian 5B (AL)
9-12 9-12
10-12 10-12
10-12 10-12
10-12 10-12
10-12 10-12
1 2
1 2
1 2
1 2
1 2
185100 185200
185300 185400
184600 184700
184800 184900
185900 186000
(P) Russian 1 A/B (P) Russian 2 A/B (P) Russian 3 A/B (P) Russian 4 A/B
CHINESE LANGUAGE ELECTIVE COURSE TITLE GR SEM CODE PRE-REQUISITE/CO-REQUISITE
Chinese 1A Chinese 1B Chinese 2A Chinese 2B H Chinese 3A H Chinese 3B H Chinese 4A H Chinese 4B Chinese 5A (AL) Chinese 5B (AL) AP Chinese LC A AP Chinese LC B Chinese 7A Chinese 7B
9-12 9-12
9-12 9-12
9-12 9-12
9-12 9-12
10-12 10-12
11-12 11-12
11-12 11-12
1 2
1 2
1 2
1 2
1 2
1 2
1 2
187100 187200
187300 187400
192500 192600
192700 192800
187900 188000
192900 193000
188600 188700
(P) Chinese 1 A/B (P) Chinese 2 A/B (P) Chinese 3 A/B (P) Chinese 4 A/B
See next page for additional world languages course offerings.
20
WORLD LANGUAGES COURSE OFFERINGS (cont.)
SPANISH LANGUAGE
ELECTIVE COURSE TITLE GR SEM CODE PRE-REQUISITE/CO-REQUISITE
Spanish 1A Spanish 1B Spanish 2A Spanish 2B H Spanish 3A H Spanish 3B H Spanish 4A H Spanish 4B Spanish 5A (AL) Spanish 5B (AL) AP Spanish LC A AP Spanish LC B AP Spanish Literature A AP Spanish Literature B
9-12 9-12
9-12 9-12
9-12 9-12
9-12 9-12
10-12 10-12
11-12 11-12
11-12 11-12
1 2
1 2
1 2
1 2
1 2
1 2
1 2
171100 172100
171200 172200
173300 174300
173400 174400
171500 172500
175900 176000
176100 176200
(P) Spanish 1 A/B (P) Spanish 2 A/B (P) Spanish 3 A/B (P) Spanish 4 A/B
21
FINE ARTS COURSE OFFERINGS (Music, Theater, Art History, Visual Arts)
NOTE: The State of Maryland requires 1 credit of fine art for graduation. This can be a course in visual art, theater, or music. All courses offered by the fine arts department fulfill the Maryland state graduation requirement.
GENERAL MUSIC ELECTIVE COURSE TITLE GR SEM CODE PRE-REQUISITE/CO-REQUISITE
Guitar A Guitar B HS Guitar 2A HS Guitar 2B Piano 1A Piano 1B HS Piano 2A HS Piano 2B Music Theory & Composition 1A Music Theory & Composition 1B AP Music Theory & Composition A AP Music Theory & Composition B
9-12 9-12
10-12 10-12
9-12 9-12
10-12 10-12
9-12 9-12
9-12 9-12
1 2
1 2
1 2
1 2
1 2
1 2
658500 658600
659300 659400
652000 652100
653700 653800
654500 654600
654700 654800
(P) Guitar A/B (P) Piano A/B
CHORAL MUSIC ELECTIVE COURSE TITLE GR SEM CODE PRE-REQUISITE/CO-REQUISITE
Chorus 1A Chorus 1B Chorus 2A (AL) Chorus 2B (AL) Chorus 3A (AL) Chorus 3B (AL) Chamber Choir A (AL) Chamber Choir B (AL) Show Choir A (AL) Show Choir B (AL)
9-12 9-12
10-12 10-12
10-12 10-12
10-12 10-12
9-12 9-12
1 2
1 2
1 2
1 2
1 2
671100 671200
672100 672200
673100 673200
674100 674200
674700 674800
(P) Chorus 1 A/B or Audition (P) Chorus 2 A/B or Audition (P) Chorus 1 or Audition (P) Audition
See next page for additional fine arts course offerings.
22
FINE ARTS COURSE OFFERINGS (cont.)
INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC
ELECTIVE COURSE TITLE GR SEM CODE PRE-REQUISITE/CO-REQUISITE
Concert Orchestra A Concert Orchestra B Symphonic Orchestra A (AL) Symphonic Orchestra B (AL) Symphonic Orchestra A (AL) Symphonic Orchestra B (AL) Symphonic Orchestra A (AL) Symphonic Orchestra B (AL) Symphonic Orchestra A (AL) Symphonic Orchestra B (AL) Concert Band A Concert Band B Symphonic Band A (AL) Symphonic Band B (AL) Symphonic Band A (AL) Symphonic Band B (AL) Jazz Ensemble A (AL) Jazz Ensemble B (AL)
9-12 9-12
9-12 9-12
9-12 9-12
9-12 9-12
9-12 9-12
9-12 9-12
9-12 9-12
9-12 9-12
9-12 9-12
1 2
1 2
1 2
1 2
1 2
1 2
1 2
1 2
1 2
685100 685200
686636 686736
686637 686737
686638 686738
686639 686739
682100 682200
682636 682736
682637 682737
687100 687200
(P) Audition (P) Concert Orchestra A/B or Audition (P) Concert Orchestra A/B or Audition (P) Concert Orchestra A/B or Audition (P) Concert Orchestra A/B or Audition (P) Audition (P) Concert Band A/B or Audition (P) Concert Band A/B or Audition (P) Audition
THEATER ELECTIVE COURSE TITLE GR SEM CODE PRE-REQUISITE/CO-REQUISITE
Theater 1A Theater 1B Theater 2A (AL) Theater 2B (AL) Play Directing (AL) Advanced Acting (AL)
9-12 9-12
10-12 10-12
11-12 11-12
1 2
1 2
1 2
692600 692700
692800 692900
691400 691200
(P) Theater 1 A/B (P) Theater 1 A/B (P) Theater 2 A/B (P) Theater 2 A/B
See next page for additional fine arts course offerings.
23
FINE ARTS COURSE OFFERINGS (cont.)
ART HISTORY AND ARCHITECTURE ELECTIVE COURSE TITLE GR SEM CODE PRE-REQUISITE/CO-REQUISITE
Art History A Art History B AP Art History A AP Art History B
9-12 9-12
9-12 9-12
1 2
1 2
645100 645200
645600 645700
VISUAL ARTS – 2D STUDIO ELECTIVE COURSE TITLE GR SEM CODE PRE-REQUISITE/CO-REQUISITE
Foundations of Art & Culture A Foundations of Art & Culture B 2D Studio Art 1A 2D Studio Art 1B Studio Art 2A (AL) Studio Art 2B (AL) Studio Art 3A (AL) Studio Art 3B (AL) Adv 2D Studio Art 4A (AL) Adv 2D Studio Art 4B (AL) AP Studio 2D A AP Studio 2D B AP Studio 2D DP AP Studio Art Drawing A AP Studio Art Drawing B AP Studio Drawing DP
9-12 9-12
9-12 9-12
10-12 10-12
11-12 11-12
11-12 11-12
11-12 11-12
11-12 11-12
11-12 11-12
11-12 11-12
1 2
1 2
1 2
1 2
1 2
1 2
1 2
1 2
1 2
605500 605600
635500 635600
620500 620600
630500 630600
631300 631400
648636 647236
648734 648735
648200 648300
648434 648435
(P) 2D Studio Art A/B (P) 2D Studio Art 2A/B (P) 2D Studio Art 3A/B (P) 2D Studio Art 3A/B (P) 2D Studio Art 3A/B (P) 2D Studio Art A/B (P) 2D Studio Art A/B
See next page for additional fine arts course offerings.
24
FINE ARTS COURSE OFFERINGS (cont.)
VISUAL ARTS – 3D STUDIO
ELECTIVE COURSE TITLE GR SEM CODE PRE-REQUISITE/CO-REQUISITE
Ceramics/Sculpture 1A Ceramics/Sculpture 1B Ceramics/Sculpture 2A (AL) Ceramics/Sculpture 2B (AL) Ceramics/Sculpture 3A (AL) Ceramics/Sculpture 3B (AL) Adv Ceramics Sculpture 4A (AL) Adv Ceramics Sculpture 4B (AL) AP Studio Art 3D A AP Studio Art 3D B AP Art 3D Des DP
9-12 9-12
10-12 10-12
11-12 11-12
11-12 11-12
11-12 11-12
11-12 11-12
1 2
1 2
1 2
1 2
1 2
1 2
638100 639100
638300 639300
638500 638600
638700 638900
648800 647300
648934 648935
(P) Ceramics/Sculpture 1A/B (P) Ceramics/Sculpture 2A/B (P) Ceramics/Sculpture 3A/B (P) Ceramics/Sculpture 3A/B (P) Ceramics/Sculpture 3A/B
VISUAL ARTS – FASHION DESIGN
ELECTIVE COURSE TITLE GR SEM CODE PRE-REQUISITE/CO-REQUISITE
Fashion Illustration 1A Fashion Illustration 1B Fashion Production 1A Fashion Production 1B Adv Fashion Illustration 2A (AL) Adv Fashion Illustration 2B (AL) Adv Fashion Production 2A (AL) Adv Fashion Production 2B (AL)
9-12 9-12
9-12 9-12
10-12 10-12
10-12 10-12
1 2
1 2
1 2
1 2
611300 611400
611500 611600
613000 613100
611700 611800
(P) Fashion Illustration 1A/B (P) Fashion Production 1A/B
VISUAL ARTS – DIGITAL ART ELECTIVE COURSE TITLE GR SEM CODE PRE-REQUISITE/CO-REQUISITE
Digital Art 1A Digital Art 1B Digital Art 2A (AL) Digital Art 2B (AL) Digital Art 3A (AL) Digital Art 3B (AL) AP Studio 2D A AP Studio 2D B AP Art 2D Des DP
9-12 9-12
10-12 10-12
11-12 11-12
11-12 11-12
11-12 11-12
1 2
1 2
1 2
1 2
1 2
649600 649700
649800 649900
647400 647500
648637 647237
648734 648735
(P) Digital Art 1A/B (P) Digital Art 2A/B (P) Digital Art 3A/B (P) Digital Art 3A/B
See next page for additional fine arts course offerings.
25
FINE ARTS COURSE OFFERINGS (cont.)
VISUAL ARTS – PHOTOGRAPHY ELECTIVE COURSE TITLE GR SEM CODE PRE-REQUISITE/CO-REQUISITE
Photography 1A Photography 1B Photography 2A (AL) Photography 2B (AL) Adv Photography 3A (AL) Adv Photography 3B (AL) Adv Photography 4A (AL) Adv Photography 4B (AL) AP 2D Photography A AP 2D Photography B
9-12 9-12
10-12 10-12
11-12 11-12
11-12 11-12
11-12 11-12
1 2
1 2
1 2
1 2
1 2
634500 634600
634700 634800
633600 633700
633800 633900
635100 635200
(P) Photography 1A/B (P) Photography 2A/B (P) Photography 3A/B (P) Photography 3A/B
26
HEALTH COURSE OFFERINGS
NOTE: The State of Maryland requires .5 credits of health education for graduation.
CORE COURSE SELECTIONS GR SEM CODE PRE-REQUISITE/CO-REQUISITE
H Health
10 10
1 2
784134 784135
Only one semester allowed/required Only one semester allowed/required
27
PHYSICAL EDUCATION COURSE OFFERINGS NOTE: The State of Maryland requires 1 credit of physical education for graduation. The school recommends that .5 of those credits are Foundations of Personal Fitness & Sport.
COURSE SELECTIONS GR SEM CODE DESCRIPTION Foundations of Personal Fitness & Sport 1 Foundations of Personal Fitness & Sport 2 SPE – Fitness SPE – Basketball SPE – Flag Football SPE – Soccer SPE – Volleyball SPE – Weight/Strength Training & Conditioning SPE – Wrestling & Conditioning CPE – Net Sports CPE – Lifetime Sports CPE – Team Sports SPE – Yoga/Stretching Leadership Opportunities in P.E.
9 9
9-12 9-12
9-12 9-12
9-12 9-12
9-12 9-12
9-12 9-12
9-12 9-12
9-12
9-12 9-12
9-12 9-12
10-12 10-12
9-12 9-12
10-12 10-12
1 2
1 2
1 2
1 2
1 2
1 2
1 2
1
1 2
1 2
1 2
1 2
1 2
772000 772100
774534 774535
774234 774235
774634 774635
774834 774835
775134 775135
775234 775235
775334
773734 773735
773634 773635
773834 773835
775434 775435
770034 770035
Interest in a varied selection of individual, team, and personal development activities. Interest in developing total body fitness through aerobic dance, yoga, & Pilates. Interest in developing skills to a higher level. Interest in developing skills to a higher level. Interest in developing skills to a higher level. Interest in developing skills to a higher level. Interest in developing body toning, muscular strength, & conditioning. Interest in grappling sports and improving fitness skills. Interest in tennis, badminton, table tennis, and pickleball. Interest in developing lifetime fitness skills including yoga, body-toning, and leisure sports. Advanced skills and strategies in a variety of team sports. Yoga, meditation, stretching, and flexibility. Designed for students interested in pursuing physical therapy who will assist peers who have physical and learning disabilities.
SPE = Specialty Physical Education CPE = Concentrated Physical Education
28
CAREER & TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION (CTE):
COURSE OFFERINGS
NOTE: The State of Maryland requires 1 credit of technology for graduation. The only two courses offered that fulfill this requirement are Foundations of Computer Science and AP Computer Science Principles. CORE COURSE SELECTIONS GR SEM CODE PRE-REQUISITE/CO-REQUISITE
Foundations of Computer Science A (TE) Foundations of Computer Science B (TE) Foundations of Engineering & Tech. A (TE) Foundations of Engineering & Tech. B (TE) AP Computer Science Principles A (TE) AP Computer Science Principles B (TE)
9-12 9-12
9-12 9-12
9-12 9-12
1 2
1 2
1 2
291600 291700
519100 519200
291800 291900
ELECTIVE COURSE SELECTIONS GR SEM CODE PRE-REQUISITE/CO-REQUISITE Pre-Engineering A Pre-Engineering B Website Development A Website Development B Computer Programming 1A (AL) Computer Programming 1B (AL) AP Computer Science Java A AP Computer Science Java B Computer Programming 3 – Advanced Topics in Computer Science A (AL) Computer Programming 3 – Advanced Topics in Computer Science B (AL)
10-12 10-12
10-12 10-12
10-12 10-12
10-12 10-12
11-12
11-12
1 2
1 2
1 2
1 2
1
2
550400 550500
518000 518100
298900 299000
290100 290200
296500
296600
(P) Website Development A (C) Geometry A/B or H Geometry A/B (P) Computer Programming 1 A/B or AP Computer Science Principles A/B (P) AP Computer Science Java A/B
See the Computer Programing Program of Study (POS) section for more information.
29
CAREER & TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION (CTE): INTERNSHIP PROGRAMS & PROGRAMS OF STUDY
Applied Educational Leadership (AEL) Program
COURSE SELECTIONS GRADES SEM. CODE PREREQUISITE/COREQUISITE
App Edu Leadership A 11-12 1 810200 Submit an application- see website App Edu Leadership B 11-12 2 810300 App Edu Leadership SSL A 11-12 1 810400 Submit an application- see website App Edu Leadership SSL B 11-12 2 810500
Out of Building Career Internship Program COURSE SELECTIONS GRADES SEM CODE PREREQUISITE/COREQUISITE
Internship A SP 11-12 1 781300 See WCHS Internship Coordinator Internship B SP 11-12 2 781600 Internship A DP 11-12 1 781800 See WCHS Internship Coordinator
Internship B DP 11-12 2 781900 Internship A TP 11-12 1 782200 See WCHS Internship Coordinator Internship B TP 11-12 2 782300
30
BROADCAST MEDIA PROGRAM OF STUDY
About the Program It is designed to teach students to develop public speaking personalities as well as their voices and articulation skills. Students might expand their public speaking performance and writing abilities. All programs give students the opportunity to gain practical experience of learned theories, through course projects or internships.
Is Media Broadcasting for You?
Do you want to experience hands-on practice with actual equipment in a television studio?
Do you want to blend scripting, film, music, audio, personalities and graphics into one project?
Do you talk with everyone and interact with a diverse group of people?
Broadcast Media Program of Study (POS) - 4 credits required
REQUIRED COURSEWORK GRADES SEM CODE PRE-REQUISITE/CO-REQUISITE
Introduction to Interactive Media A Introduction to Interactive Media B Video Production A Video Production B Electronic Video Field Production A Electronic Video Field Production B
9-12 9-12
10-12 10-12
11-12 11-12
1 2
1 2
1 2
519500 519600
517300 517400
517500 517600
(P) Introduction to Interactive Media A/B (P) Video Production A/B
CAPSTONE SELECTIONS GRADES SEM CODE PRE-REQUISITE/CO-REQUISITE
Internship Arts Media Education A 11-12 1 571734 (P) All core courses in POS Internship Arts Media Education B Guided Research, Arts, Media & Comm. Dual Enrollment
11-12
11-12 11-12
2
1 2
571735
531000 531100
CE 0481
(P) All core courses in POS (P) All core courses in POS
31
BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION PROGRAM OF STUDY About the Program Business Administration incorporates various global executive management strategies that allow students to be empowered to innovate, imagine, and incorporate information technology skills. Additionally, students will develop organizational tools and teamwork initiatives to complete modern day projects. Students will participate in simulated management exercises that include business operations and decision making that move the classroom toward common goals and objectives. Is the Academy of Business Administration for You?
Do you want to cross the boundaries of success, business, and life?
Are you interested in being competitive and develop the entrepreneurship skills to be globally competitive?
Are you creative and interested in designing the process for executive accounting management?
Do you want to experience hands-on practice with business management?
Do you survey the world of business and seek the technical aspects of broad areas of business?
Business Administration Program of Study (POS) - 4 credits required
REQUIRED COURSEWORK GRADES SEM. CODE PRE-REQUISITE/CO-REQUISITE
Software Applications by Design A 10-12 1 290300 Software Applications by Design B 2 290400 Adv. Software Applications by Design A Adv. Software Applications by Design B
10-12 1 2
290500 290600
Accounting A 10-12 1 411100 Accounting B
2 411200
Entrepreneurship & Bus. Mgmt. 1A 10-12 1 545000 Entrepreneurship & Bus. Mgmt. 1B 10-12 2 545100
***Articulation Agreement: Earn three college credits at Montgomery College through the MCPS articulation agreement by earning a B or higher in the articulated courses and completing the entire high school plan.
32
COLLEGE/CAREER RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT
PROGRAM OF STUDY About the Program College/Career Research and Development is a two-year program of study that prepares students with academic, technical, and workplace skills necessary to pursue future education and employment in a career field of their interest upon graduation from high school. Is College/Career Research and Development (CCRD) for You?
Do you enjoy new opportunities to earn money for your future?
Do you want real-world career experience in a field that interests you?
Do you want to prepare yourself for college and a career?
Do you want to develop skills that will help you to manage your personal finances?
College/Career Research and Development Program of Study (POS) - 4 credits required
COURSE TITLE GRADES SEM. CODE PRE-REQUISITE/CO-REQUISITE
College/Career A 10-12 1 809200 (P) College/Career (C) Site Based DP A/B (P) College/Career (C) Career Seminar A/B
College/Career B Career Seminar A
Career Seminar B
Site-Based Career Experience A DP Site-Based Career Experience B DP
10-12
11-12 11-12
11-12 11-12
2
1 2
1 2
809300
806500 806600
544100 544200
33
COMPUTER SCIENCE PROGRAM OF STUDY
About the Program This program helps to develop a student's computational and critical thinking skills and prepare them to create new technologies. This fundamental knowledge in Computer Science prepares them for the 21st century workplace, regardless of their ultimate field of study or occupation. Some of the topics that may be included in Computer Science courses include: algorithms, data analysis, modeling, problem-solving, creating and manipulating graphics, coding or programming (including application or game design), security, web design, human-computer interaction, robotics and ethical issues. Is Computer Science for You?
Are you creative?
Do you like to solve problems?
Are you interesting in making computers do things for you?
Ever thought of an idea for a great app?
Want to design a cool robot?
Computer Science Program of Study (POS) - 4 credits required
REQUIRED COURSEWORK GRADE SEM. CODE PREREQUISITE/COREQUISITE
AP Computer Science Principles PW A 9-12 1 292400
AP Computer Science Principles PW B 9-12 2 292500
Computer Programming 1A 10-12 298900 (C) Geometry A/B or Hon Geometry A/B
Computer Programming 1B 10-12 299000
AP Computer Science Java A 10-12 1 290100 (P) Computer Programming 1 A/B or
AP Computer Science Java B 10-12 2 290200 Computer Science Principles A/B
CAPSTONE SELECTIONS GRADES SEM CODE PRE-REQUISITE/CO-REQUISITE
Cybersecurity Capstone A 11-12 1 282200 (P) AP Computer Science A/B
Cybersecurity Capstone B Computer Programming 3A Computer Programming 3B Student Internship Dual Enrollment
11-12
11-12 11-12
11-12 11-12
11-12
2
1 2
1 2
282300
296500 296600
290734 290735 CE 0457
(P) AP Computer Science Java A/B
***Articulation Agreement: Earn three college credits at Montgomery College through the MCPS articulation agreement by earning a B or higher in the articulated courses and completing the entire high school plan.
34
ACADEMIC SUPPORT COURSE OFFERINGS
NOTE: These courses are determined through the implementation of an individualized education plan (IEP).
SPECIAL EDUCATION SERVICES (ARS, LAD, & RESOURCE PROGRAMS) COURSE TITLE GR SEM CODE PRE-REQUISITE/CO-REQUISITE
Resource Program ARS A Resource Program ARS B Resource Program LAD/Res. A Resource Program LAD/Res. B Hon English 9A Hon English 9B Algebra 1A Algebra 1B Hon Biology A Hon Biology B Chemistry A Chemistry B Hon US History A Hon US History B Mathematical Approach to Problem Solving A Mathematical Approach to Problem Solving B College Prep Literacy 1 College Prep Literacy 2
9-12 9-12
9-12 9-12
9 9
9 9
9 9
10 10
9 9
9-12
9-12
9-12 9-12
1 2
1 2
1 2
1 2
1 2
1 2
1 2
1
2
1 2
793375 793475
793371 793471
131394 131494
311194 311294
362194 362294
372194 372294
211194 211294
311394
311494
118894 118994
Special Placement Special Placement Special Placement Special Placement Special Placement Special Placement Special Placement Special Placement Special Placement Special Placement Special Placement Special Placement Special Placement Special Placement Special Placement Special Placement Special Placement Special Placement
See next page for additional academic support course offerings.
35
BRIDGE SERVICES COURSE TITLE GR SEM CODE PRE-REQUISITE/CO-REQUISITE
Resource Program A Resource Program B College Prep Literacy 1 College Prep Literacy 2 Mathematical Approach to Problem Solving A Mathematical Approach to Problem Solving B Human Behavior A Human Behavior B Literacy in the Digital Age Economics
9-12 9-12
9-12 9-12
9-12
9-12
9-12 9-12
12 12
10-12
1 2
1 2
1
2
1 2
1 2
1 2
793395 793495
118895 118995
311395
311495
783492 783495
106092 106095
230392 230395
Special Placement Special Placement Special Placement Special Placement Special Placement Special Placement Special Placement Special Placement Special Placement Special Placement May only be taken for one semester
36
ENGLISH FOR SPEAKERS OF OTHER LANGUAGES COURSE OFFERINGS
NOTE: These courses are determined through placement in the ESOL Program.
CORE COURSE SELECTIONS GR SEM CODE PRE-REQUISITE/CO-REQUISITE
H English 9A H English 9B English 9 for English Learners I A English 9 for English Learners I B English 9 for English Learners II A English 9 for English Learners II B English 9 for English Learners III A English 9 for English Learners III B
9 9
9 9
9 9
9 9
1 2
1 2
1 2
1 2
131340 131440
134700 134800
135400 135500
136100 136200
(C) English Lang Dev Seminar EL 1A/B (C) English Lang Dev Seminar EL 2A/B (C) English Lang Dev Seminar EL 3A/B
H English 10A H English 10B English 10 for English Learners I A English 10 for English Learners I B English 10 for English Learners II A English 10 for English Learners II B English 10 for English Learners III A English 10 for English Learners III B
10 10
10 10
10 10
10 10
1 2
1 2
1 2
1 2
132340 132440
134900 135000
135600 135700
136300 136400
(P) English 9 A/B (C) English Lang Dev Seminar EL 1A/B (C) English Lang Dev Seminar EL 2A/B (C) English Lang Dev Seminar EL 3A/B
H English 11A H English 11B English 11 for English Learners I A English 11 for English Learners I B English 11 for English Learners II A English 11 for English Learners II B English 11 for English Learners III A English 11 for English Learners III B
11 11
11 11
11 11
11 11
1 2
1 2
1 2
1 2
133340 133440
135100 135200
135800 135900
136500 136600
(P) English 10 A/B (C) English Lang Dev Seminar EL 1A/B (C) English Lang Dev Seminar EL 2A/B (C) English Lang Dev Seminar EL 3A/B
H English 12A H English 12B
12 12
1 2
134300 134400
(P) English 11 A/B
SUPPORT COURSE SELECTIONS GR SEM CODE PRE-REQUISITE/CO-REQUISITE
ESOL Lab A ESOL Lab B English Lang Dev Seminar EL 1A English Lang Dev Seminar EL 1B English Lang Dev Seminar EL 2A English Lang Dev Seminar EL 2B English Lang Dev Seminar EL 3A English Lang Dev Seminar EL 3B
9-12 9-12
9-11 9-11
9-11 9-11
9-11 9-11
1 2
1 2
1 2
1 2
120600 121600
136700 136800
136900 137000
137100 137200
Special Placement Special Placement Special Placement Special Placement Special Placement Special Placement Special Placement Special Placement
37
DUAL ENROLLMENT AT MONTGOMERY COLLEGE
Dual Enrollment is available to advanced high school students admitted to Montgomery College (MC). Select students are enrolled in college courses while still attending high school, providing an educational experience beyond what is available at the secondary level. High school juniors and seniors who meet the College's Dual Enrollment (DE) standards may enhance their schedule with college course work and experience the independence of college-level study while also earning college credit. Dual Enrollment at MC enables high school students to; register and attend a Montgomery College course(s) on campus, online or at their high school site; engage with outstanding college professors and their peers in a collegiate classroom setting; graduate from high school with earned college credit; potentially save money on college tuition; accelerate college completion; and gain additional skills and confidence needed to succeed in college Students may enroll in a variety of courses at the college, provided they meet the Dual Enrollment standards. The credits earned may be applied to a degree program at Montgomery College or may potentially be transferred to another institution. A few of the courses that past students have taken are listed below:
Course Titles
Computer Science Sociology
Engineering Science Speech
Geography Theater
History Arts
Political Science Education
Science Psychology
Please see the MCPS’s Dual Enrollment/College Courses and Early College Access Programs website for more information:
http://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/curriculum/partnerships/early-college-programs.aspx