The Sherwood way: Rigor for each Respect for each Reach out to each Sherwood High School The Sherwood way: Rigor for each Respect for each Reach out to each Class of 2021

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; And 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). Students will be college and career ready. We want students to be well-rounded by providing opportunities for self exploration beyond the classroom through athletics, community activities and extracurricular programs

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 challenge them the most. Rigor is different for each student Never be satisfied with status quo and always strive to move to the next level

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).

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), or Career Development Program

Career & Technology Education At Sherwood: Academy of Health Professions Project Lead The Way Child Development Environmental Horticulture Hospitality Management Television Production Computer Science College/Career Research and Development At Edison Center: Automotive Cluster Construction Cluster Human and Consumer Services Cluster

Four-Year Plan Grade 9 Grade 10 Grade 11 Grade 12 English Math Science Social Studies World Language PE Health/Elective Fine Arts Technology What are your areas of interest? Additional classes beyond the minimum requirement College and 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

Additional Graduation Requirements Student Service Learning Hours (75 hours) HSA/PARCC/MISA Algebra PARCC MISA English 10 PARCC NSL Government HSA

To Be College and Career Ready Rigor that complements your interests. English classes with a grade of B or better Mathematics courses beyond Algebra II and with a grade of a B or better. 3 - 4 credits of Science with a grade of a B or better. 2 or more credits in a World Language with a grade of a B or better. Most colleges look for a minimum of 3 World Language in high school.

To Be College and Career Ready Score of a 1000 or higher on SAT I and/or a 24 or higher on the ACT A cumulative GPA of a 3.0 or better on a 4.0 scale Internships related to the field of interest for some students 3 or more credits in Career Program courses with a grade of a B or better.

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)

Preparing for High School Have a positive attitude towards achievement: Do well in class and get good grades; high school courses 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. 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.

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.

Getting Involved Clubs Community Service Athletics

Activities Include Academic Debate Forensics Honor Societies: National, Art, English, French, History, International, Italian, Spanish, Mu Alpha Theta, Quill & Scroll, Tri-M It’s Academic Mock Trial Service Ambassadors Amnesty International Best Buddies Green Team Interact Key Club Leo Club Minority Scholars Peer Mediators Project Change SADD Student Government (SGA, Freshman Class Sophomore Class, Junior Class, Senior Class)

More Activities Clubs Anime Asian Pacific Badminton Black Student Union Board Game Book Bowling Break Dancing C.A.S.T./Drama/Stage Crew Chemistry Chess Creative Helpers DESI Doctors of Tomorrow ECO-Sherwood Educators Rising Engineers Without Borders Equestrian F.B.L.A. F.C.A. Fashion Film Festival Forensics Gardening Give to Live Homework Ice Hockey Independent Voters International Islamic Student Union Jewish Culture Men’s Barbershop Men’s Choirs Model U.N. Pep Band Philosophy Pre-Vet Rugby Shakespeare SHS International United Ski Stand for the Silent Stand Proud Sweet Adelines X-STEM Warrior Improvisation Young Democrats Young Republicans

Athletics Fall: Spring: Winter: Year Long: Football (v & jv) Cross Country Golf (co-ed) Boys Soccer (v & jv) Handball Girls Tennis Girls Soccer (v & jv) Field Hockey (v & jv) Girls Volleyball (v & jv) Spring: Baseball (v & jv) Boys Volleyball Gymnastics Softball (v & jv) Track Allied Softball Girls Lacrosse (v & jv) Coed Volleyball Boys Tennis Boys Lacrosse (v & jv) Winter: Bocce Ball Boys Basketball (v & jv) Girls Basketball (v & jv) Indoor Track Swimming and Diving Wrestling (v & jv) Year Long: Cheerleading Pom Pons

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 MyMCPS Scheduler course selections entered and your registration card filled out by the due dates listed. Email your counselor if you have questions!

Finally… Your course selections will be mailed home by mid-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, 2017.

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