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

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 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

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

16. More Activities Clubs F.B.L.A. Anime F.C.A. Asian Pacific Club
Badminton
Black Student Union
Board Game Club
Book Club
Bowling Club
Break Dancing
C.A.S.T./Drama/Stage Crew
Chemistry Club
Chess Club
Creative Helpers
Creative Writing
Current Events
Dinner Theatre
Doctors of Tomorrow
ECO-Sherwood
Engineers Without Borders
Equestrian
F.B.L.A.
F.C.A.
Gardening Club
Give to Live
Ice Hockey Club
Independent Voters
International Club
Invisible Child Club
Italian Club
Jewish Culture Club
Knitting for Humanity
Men’s Barbershop
Men’s Choirs
Model U.N.
National History Club
Outdoor Club
Pre-Vet
Rugby Club
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 Fall: Football (V & JV) Cross Country Golf Boys Soccer
Handball (c)
Girls Volleyball
Girls Tennis
Girls Soccer
Field Hockey
Spring:
Baseball (V & JV)
Boys Lacrosse
Boys Volleyball
Gymnastics
Softball (V & JV)
Track
Girls Lacrosse
Coed Volleyball
Boys Tennis
Winter:
Bocce Ball (c)
Boys Basketball
Girls Basketball
Indoor Track
Swimming and Diving
Wrestling
Year Long:
Cheerleading
Pom Pons

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 MyMCPS On-Line course requests entered and your registration card filled out by the due dates listed.
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