Sherwood High School

1. Sherwood High School The Sherwood way: Rigor for each Respect for each Reach out to each Class of 2022

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

3. 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 want students to be well-rounded by providing opportunities for self exploration beyond the classroom through athletics, community activities and extracurricular programs

4. What Courses Should Students Take? • Students should plan their schedules keeping the end in mind (College, Career, Military). • What are some of your goals and interests? • What am I good at? • What drives me to success? • What do colleges want me to take in high school and what grades do they expect? • Students should take courses that challengethem the most. • Rigor is different for each student • Never be satisfied with status quo and always strive to move to the next level

5. What Courses Should Students Take? • Students’ schedules should contain Honors and possibly Advanced Placement (AP) courses. • At Sherwood, students will take honors classes because they are built into the schedule. • Most colleges look at the level of rigor students take in high school • Students must complete 22 credits (28 possible in a full-time four-year program). • Students should consider career programs that enhance their academics.

6. Courses for Graduation • English (4 credits) • Social Studies (3 credits) • Science (3 credits) • Math (4 credits in high school) • Technology (1 credit) • Fine Arts (1 credit) • Physical Education (1 credit) • Health (1/2 credit) • Program of Study • Foreign Language (2 credits), and/or • Career & Technology Program

7. Career & Technology Programs At Sherwood: • Academy of Health Professions • Project Lead The Way (Engineering) • Early Childhood Development • Certified Professional Horticulturalist • Hospitality Management • Media Broadcasting Technician • Computer Science • Accounting • Entrepreneurship • College/Career Research and Development At Edison Center: • Automotive Cluster • Construction Cluster • Human and Consumer Services Cluster

8. New Career & Technology Programs in MCPS Flight and Aircraft Systems at Magruder High School – students can earn private pilot license, remote pilot certificate and college credit – 32 seats available for grade 9 students. (32 seats available) Early College, Associate of Arts in Teaching with a focus on Secondary Mathematics at Montgomery College – students can earn an Associate of Arts degree in secondary mathematics – begins in grade 11 (20 seats available) Law Enforcement and Leadership, Cybersecurity, and Academy of Health Professions – Thomas Edison (begins in grade 11)

9. Four-Year Plan • What are your areas of interest? • Additional classes beyond the minimum requirement • Montgomery College Dual Enrollment Program • Career & Technology program • Specialty in Music or Art or Yearbook or Journalism or other electives • Programs at the Edison Center • Internship programs • College classes offered at Sherwood through Montgomery College

10. Freshman Year 7 Credits: English (1) Math (1) Social Studies (1) Science (1) Other classes (3) (World Language, Physical Education, Art/Music, Career & Technology Program, or other electives)

11. Preparing for High School • Have a positive attitude towards achievement: Do well in class and get good grades; high school courses will become permanent on your transcript. • Make good choices about your classes for next year. • Consider where you want to be as a senior and map out a four year plan.

12. Preparing for High School • The biggest thing you can do on your own is to read. Reading gets better the more you do it. It builds vocabulary and critical thinking. These, as well as the general knowledge you build, are critical for academic and professional success. • Embrace responsibility: hand in homework, make up assignments, take advantage of reteach/reassess opportunities, attend classes and get to class on time, manage time wisely.

13. Preparing for High School • Develop positive relationships with teachers and ask for help from them if needed. It is important to build a strong foundation. • Get to know your counselor and administrator. They can be a big help and support. • Get involved in clubs and activities that let you explore your interests. • Keep track of your accomplishments, activities, experiences and service because you will need these as you build your resume for college or career.

14. Getting Involved Clubs Community Service Athletics

15. Activities

16. More Activities • Shakespeare Club • SHS International United • Ski Club • Stage Crew • Stand for the Silent • Stand Proud • STEM Club • T.H.E. Club • Video TV Club • Warrior Improvisation • Young Democrats • Young Republicans

17. Athletics

18. Please remember… • Follow the recommendations your teachers have made. They know you as a student and they have a good understanding of the expectations of classes. • Talk with your parents or guardians, teachers and counselor about your course choices. They know you best! • Please have your MyMCPSOn-Line course requests entered and your registration card filled out by the due dates listed. • Email your counselor if you have questions!

19. Finally… Your course selections will be sent home by early May. After you submit your registration form, you may contact the counseling department at Sherwood High School if you need to make any changes. Please note that any change request must be communicated by May 25, 2018.

20. Course Fair (now until 8:00) • Lower Level: • Look at presentations about SHS courses • Opportunity to discuss programs with school staff • Chance to buy Sherwood Spirit Wear