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MARYLAND GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS (pg. 23) Graduation Requirements 25 Credits A Completer Program *Foreign Language *Advanced Technology *Career Technology Completer *CCST Must PASS State Assessments Algebra Biology English 10 Service Learning Projects 4 projects OR 75 hours OR A combination of the two

PROMOTION (pg. 25) Cecil County Public Schools requires the following minimum number of credits to advance from one grade to another: Grade 9 to Five (5) Credits  Two of the five credits must be in core subjects Grade 10 to Eleven (11) Credits  Five of the twelve credits must be in core subjects Grade 11 to 12 – Eighteen (18) Credits  Nine of the eighteen credits must be in core subjects

NCAA GUIDELINES (pg. 25) The National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) has specific guidelines for high school student athletes who wish to be eligible to compete in college athletics. There are four basic criteria which include: 1. Graduation from high school with mathematics credits through Algebra II; 2. Minimum core grade-point average; 3. Minimum ACT or SAT scores; 4. Completion of 16 core courses. Planning for college and college athletics should begin in grade nine in order to complete the core courses. Students should register with the NCAA clearinghouse by the end of their junior year. Check with your school counselor for information concerning the specifics of the above criteria. For more information on eligibility, visit

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ENGLISH (starts on page 42) English 9 or Honors English 9 English 10 or Honors English 10 English 11, Honors English 11, or AP English 11 English 12, Honors English 12, or AP English 12

SOCIAL STUDIES (starts on page 58) Government or Honors Government World History or Honors World History US History, Honors US History, or AP US History Contemporary World Studies, AP Human Geography, AP US Government, AP Psychology, or AP US History

SCIENCE (starts on page 56) Biology or Honors Biology 2 other sciences Other choices are listed on your registration sheet. Please check all prerequisites.

MATHEMATICS (starts on page 50) There are many math courses offered, but it is important that you follow a certain sequence. It is beneficial for you to get input from your math teacher(s) to determine which course you should take next. You must have a minimum of one per year (doubling up only forces you to take more math) You cannot backtrack and take a course that would typically go before the one you are currently taking (such as completing Algebra II and then taking Topics of Math)

HEALTH (pg. 53) Health I Health II

PHYSICAL EDUCATION (starts on page 52) Personal Fitness Physical Education 10

TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION (pg. 62 & 54) Foundations of Technology and Introduction to Design and Presentation (1/2 a credit each) OR Foundations of Technology (1 full credit) OR Introduction to Engineering and Design (after Algebra I)

FINE ARTS CHOICES (starts on page 45) Many Fine Art courses do have fees Foundations of Art Creative Crafts Drawing I & II (after Foundations of Art) 2D & Graphic Design I & II (after Foundations of Art) Drawing/Painting I & II (after Foundations of Art) Sculpture & Ceramics I & II (after Foundations of Art) Photo I & II (after Foundations of Art) Studio Art (w/ permission) AP Studio Art G/T Dance Honors Drama I & II Theatre Theatre Design Band** History of American Music Chorus Advanced Choral Ensemble Guitar I & II Music Keyboard I & II String Orchestra AP Music Theory **Summer Camp required

PATHWAY REQUIRED COURSES Pathway Required courses are dependent on the pathway that you are in. The next four pages will list the required courses for each of the four clusters. You will have to go to the pages listed for the additional option courses from which to choose.

Arts & Communications ( pg. 6-9)  Digital Arts 2D & Graphic Design I, IICADD Technology I, II Microsoft Professional I, IIMusic Keyboard I, II Photography I & II  Literary Arts MythologyPublications Research SeminarTheatre Yearbook  Performing Arts Advanced Choral EnsembleBand ChorusG/T Dance Guitar I, IIHonors Drama I, II Music Keyboard I, IIString Orchestra Theatre  Visual Communications Any Level I – III Studio Art Course AP Studio Art

Business, Finance, & Marketing (pg )  Business Management Business ManagementCosmetology I Intro to Business, Finance, & Marketing Microsoft Professional I, IIEntrepreneurship  Finance Business ManagementEntrepreneurship Intro to Business, Finance, & Marketing Microsoft Professional I, II  Marketing Business ManagementEntrepreneurship Intro to Business, Finance, & Marketing Microsoft Professional I, II

Health & Human Services (pg )  Education AP English 11, 12AP Psychology AP StatisticsHuman Growth & Development Intro to Public ServicePsychology Speech/Discussion & DebateStatistics World Language III, IV  Government/Public Services AP English 11, 12AP Psychology Intro to Public ServicePsychology Speech/Discussion & DebateWorld Language III, IV  Health Services/Consumer Services Anatomy & PhysiologyAP Biology AP PsychologyAP Statistics Cosmetology IHuman Growth & Development Intro to Public ServicePsychology Statistics

Science, Engineering, & Technology (pg )  Construction, Manufacturing, Science, & Engineering CADD Technology I, IIIntro to Engineering Design Intro to Science, Engineering, & Technology Principles of Engineering  Environmental, Agricultural & Natural Resources Environmental ScienceAP Environmental Science Intro to Science, Engineering, & Technology Principles of EngineeringZoology  Information Technology Intro to Science, Engineering, & Technology Microsoft Professional IPrinciples of Engineering Program Developer  STEM Academy Any two credits beyond the minimum requirements (Math – 4 and Science – 3 from page 22) will satisfy the pathway required for course credits.

COMPLETER PROGRAMS Check which completer plan you wish to work towards. Click on the link below to determine the details of the completer program you are working towards.

World Language (starts on page 64) If you choose World Language as your completer, you must finish two years of a single foreign language. Your choices are: CHINESE FRENCH GERMAN SPANISH

Advanced Technology (starts on page 62) If you choose Advanced Technology for your completer, you must earn two credits using the following courses:  CADD Technology I, II  Energy & Power/Transportation Technology  Construction/Manufacturing Technology

Career Technology Education Completer Programs (page 67) Finance & Accounting  Intro to Business, Finance, & Marketing  Microsoft Professional I  Finance I  Finance II or Business Education Internship Office Administration  Intro to Business, Finance, & Marketing  Microsoft Professional I  Microsoft Professional II  Business Management or Business Procedures Oracle Academy  Intro to Science, Engineering, & Technology  Program Developer  Oracle I  Oracle II Project Lead the Way (Pre-Engineering)  Principles of Engineering  Intro to Engineering Design  Digital Electronics  Civil Engineering & Architecture  Engineering Design & Development Pro Start  Becoming a Food Service Professional I  Becoming a Food Service Professional II  Practical Experience as a Food Service Professional Career Research & Development  Career Research & Development  Career Development Seminar  Work-based Learning Experience

School of Technology Completer Programs (pg ) Allied Health Automotive Technology Computer/Electronic Technology Construction Trades Cosmetology Culinary Arts Electrical Trades Fire Science/Emergency Medical Services Heavy Industrial Maintenance HVAC Tech & Plumbing Natural Resources Welding & Metals Tech

Alternate Options Applications are required for each of these. They can be found on the website.

Cecil College courses at Rising Sun High School Scheduled during block 1/2, two days a week. Two each semester on alternating days.  Intro to Philosophy  Intro to Psychology  Intro to Sociology  Public Speaking

Leave for work There are a few ways this can occur: 1. Through a CTE program such as “Becoming a Food Service Professional”  Take the prerequisite courses for the program and then you can leave for work 2. Through Work-based Learning  Must take “Career Research Development” and “Career Development Seminar.” 3. Through Trade Experience  This is through the CCST programs and an application will be received at CCST. Must have a minimum of two credits of space available in your schedule to leave and go to work.

Leave to take college courses Must apply for Senior Waiver Must enroll in college courses Will take “must have” courses at Rising Sun High School and then leave for college courses

Student Aide/ Service Learning Opportunity Multiple locations  Rising Sun High School  Rising Sun Middle School (must be able to drive yourself)  Calvert Elementary School (must be able to drive yourself) Only able to take for one credit of space.

Senior Option Senior Option allows students to opt out of one class period (either first block or last block)  Students must be on track to graduate and have earned a minimum of 22 credits.  Students must have completed all Service Learning and HSA requirements.  Senior option will be revoked if students are failing courses or not following behavioral expectations.