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WELCOME CLASS OF

WELCOME CLASS OF. CHOICES CHOICES CHOICES. Some choices are made for you. Some are not. Choose what is right for you. Let’s start with the “Core” – 16 Credits. What is a credit?????. What is an elective credit?. In addition to the 16 core credits you need to: Take electives

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WELCOME CLASS OF

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  1. WELCOME CLASS OF

  2. CHOICES CHOICES CHOICES

  3. Some choices are made for you. Some are not. Choose what is right for you.

  4. Let’s start with the “Core” – 16 Credits What is a credit?????

  5. What is an elective credit? In addition to the 16 core credits you need to: Take electives Take 2 credits of World Language or 2 credits of Advanced Technology or 4 credits of a CTE program The total credit count must be 21 credits or more!

  6. So let’s start making the right choices for you!

  7. ENGLISH CHOICES

  8. MATH CHOICES

  9. SCIENCE CHOICES

  10. SOCIAL STUDIES CHOICES

  11. Other Requirements/Choices PE / Health Technology Fine Arts World Language* Spanish Visual Arts Found of Tech French Crafts Computer Sci German Theater Arts AP Computer Sci Latin Chorus Chinese Band ASL Orchestra Italian Piano *Options may differ at each high school

  12. Other Graduation Requirements

  13. Ok we got the credits, but what is a Pathway?

  14. There are Three Pathways 1 - University Pathway 2 - Career and Technology Pathway Complete the 16 core credits Complete 4 credits in an approved CTE program sequence • Complete the 16 core credits • Complete 4 credits in Math (to include: Alg.1/Geo./Alg. 2/ and non-trivial Alg. • Complete 2 credits in a World Language • 3 – Dual Completer • Complete University Pathway • Complete Career and Technology Pathway

  15. Choices and Options:Find your Super Power!

  16. Academy Programs Academy of Visual and Performing Arts (AVPA) Chopticon Academy of Finance (AoF) Chopticon Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) Great Mills Global and International Studies (GIS) Leonardtown Fairlead Academy (FA) Fairlead

  17. James A. Forrest Tech Center • Academy of Health Professions • Automotive Repair & Refinishing • Automotive Technology • Aviation Technology • Carpentry • CASE • Computer Aided Drafting • Criminal Justice • Culinary Arts • Dental Assisting • Diesel Technology • Electrical Wiring • Engineering • Fire and Rescue Emergency Medical Services • Graphic Communications • Hospitality and Tourism • HVAC • Individualized Products and Services Technology • IT Networking Academy • Natural Resources Management • Production Engineering • Teacher Academy of Maryland • TV/Video Production • Welding

  18. You don’t have to be in an academy to take advantage of options and choices like: • AP Courses • CTE Pathways • Dual Enrollment Opportunities • Fire and Rescue

  19. The Power is in your hands. Do great things and you can be a Super Star!

  20. Maryland Scholars Distinction The Maryland Scholars Course of study requires: 4 credits of English 3 credits of Math (Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II) 3 credits of Lab Science (Biology, Chemistry, and Physics*) 3 credits of Social Studies (U.S. History, World History, Government) 2 credits of the same World Language Students must attain a 3.0 overall GPA to qualify. The designation “Maryland State Scholar” will appear on the student’s final transcript.

  21. Now what????

  22. Be Proactive! • Decide which breakout sessions you want to attend tonight. • Think about questions you want to ask tonight and those that you want to ask your counselor. • Be prepared to share your planning sheet and questions with the counselor when you meet with them in the next few weeks.

  23. What if I have more questions after tonight?

  24. We will have answers for you!

  25. Visit www.smcps.organd click on the “Schools” tab.

  26. 2018-2019 Program of Studies Program of Studies Work Hard & Be Nice

  27. www.smcps.org/schools Check out the high schools’ web pages Check out the Academies’ web pages

  28. Email us • We have set up an email account for your questions and comments. • Please email your questions/ comments to:

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