1. High School Information Night High School Information Night
For Parents of Rising Sophomores

2. Agenda Plan for sophomore year and beyond Gain an understanding
of High School courses
Learn about being a
Warrior
See Dates to remember
Ask Questions

3. Important People
9th Grade Administrator – Dr. Kathlyn Carroll Resource Teachers Arts – Angela Praisner English – Shelley Jackson ESOL- Laura Bernard-Sanchez Mathematics – Jordan Bennett Science – Jill Coutts Social Studies – Christine McKeldin Special Education – Karen Racer World Languages – John Falls

4. Our Counseling Services Team
A Elizabeth Al-Atrash
B-Cap Natalie Ritchie
Car-Fd Nancy Benson
Fe-Ja Kelly Singleton
Jb-Mar Raenell Rafferty
Mas-Pe Erin McKenna
Pf-St Bill Sartori
Su-Z Jami Avery

5. Graduation Requirements
English (4 credits)
Social Studies (3 credits)
Science (3 credits)
Math 4 credits (must enroll in math
every year in high school)
Technology (1 credit)
Fine Arts (1 credit)
Physical Education (1 credit)
Health (1/2 credit)

6. Additional Graduation Requirements
Program of Studies
Foreign Language (2 credits), or
Career Development Program (4 or more credits) -some must begin in 9th or 10th grade
Career Development Programs at SHS
Accounting
College and Career Research
Child Development
Health Professions
Hospitality Management
Project Lead the Way
Professional Horticulturist
Television Production

7. Additional Graduation Requirements
Student Service Learning Hours
(75 hours)
High School Assessments
Algebra/data analysis – PARCC
Biology
English 10- PARCC
National State and Local Government

8. Promotion Requirements
To be promoted from grade 9 to grade 10, students need a minimum of 5 credits of 7 possible to include:
1 credit Math
1 credit English

9. Automotive Cluster
Automotive Technology & Dealership Training or Auto Body Technology or
Foundations of Automotive Technology
Design and Computer-based Cluster
Principles of Architecture & CAD Technology
Interior Design
Network Operations
Print Technologies & Digital Graphics PROGRAMS AT
Construction Cluster
Carpentry THOMAS EDISON
Electricity
HVAC
Masonry
Plumbing
Foundations of Building and Construction Technology
Service Cluster
Academy of Hospitality and Tourism
Cosmetology
Medical Careers
Restaurant Management

10. Courses
English
Social Studies
Science
Mathematics
Other

11. Course Selections
Sophomores have more elective options (Creative Writing, Astronomy, Environmental, Horticulture, Wildlife Biology, Global Issues, Psychology,
Accounting)
There is a double period Biology/Chemistry for students who complete Honors Physics

12. English English 11 Honors English 9 English 9 Honors English 10 Honors
Electives:
Journalism
Yearbook
Newspaper
Creative Writing
Lit As Film
English 11 Honors
AP Lang
AP Lit
English 12 Honors
ESOL Language classes
satisfy English
requirement
AP Lang

13. Social Studies US History Honors US History AP NSL 9th Grade
Honors/ AP
NSL AP
US History
10th Grade
Honors
MW History AP
US History AP
MW History
11th Grade
Electives: Global Issues, Psychology, Law I & Law II, Sociology I & Sociology II, African American Experience, Philosophy, Comparative Religions, Ancient and Medieval History, AP Comparative Govt/Politics, AP European History, AP Psychology, AP Macro Economics, AP Micro Economics, AP Human Geography
**MC – Abnormal Psychology

14. SP - Single Period, DP - Double Period
Mathematics
SP - Single Period, DP - Double Period
Algebra 1
SP or DP
Geometry -
SP or DP
12th grade Electives: Quantitative Literacy,
**MC - MV Calculus, Differential Equations
Bridge to
Algebra 2
Algebra 2
Calculus
AP/Applications
Pre-Calculus
Statistics
AP/Applications

15. Science H Geoscience H Biology H Physics 9th Grade H Biology Biology
H Biology DP Sem 1
H Chemistry DP Sem 2
H Chemistry
Chemistry
10th Grade
H Physics
Physics
Elective
H Chemistry
Chemistry
Elective
Elective
11th Grade
Electives: Astronomy, Environmental Science, AP Environmental Science, Horticultural Science, Foundations of Medicine and Health Sciences, Structures and Functions of the Human Body, Wildlife Biology, Honors Geoscience, Foundations of Horticulture, Plant Production, Landscape Design

16. Foreign Language American Sign Language, French, Spanish, Italian
Level 1
Level 2
Level 3
Honors
Level 4
Honors
Level 5
Honors
AP Spanish
(Language
and Literature)
AP French
(Language)
Spanish for Spanish Speakers 1 & 2

17. Physical Education Grade 9: General P.E. (1st or 2nd semester)
Concentrated or Specialty P.E. (1st or 2nd Semester)
Grades 10 – 12: Concentrated or Specialty P.E. (Elective Credit)
Team/Individual Sports, Net Sports, Street Hockey/Lacrosse,
Soccer/Adv. Soccer, Strength Training/Adv. Strength Training,
Basketball/Adv. Basketball, Volleyball/Adv. Volleyball,
Yoga Stretch

18. Health 10th grade class *May do online/ summer Comprehensive Health
On-level or Honors
10th grade class
*May do online/ summer

19. Planning for College and Career
We want every student to
be prepared
for the future…

20. Planning for College/Career
Class selections that match careers of interest
Honors, and Advanced Placement (AP) courses
A cumulative GPA of 3.0 or better
Mathematics courses beyond Algebra II and Geometry with grade of B or better
3 - 4 credits of Science with grade of B or better

21. Planning for College/Career
2 or more credits in Foreign Language with grade of B or better, both earned in high school
SAT and/or ACT scores that fit the requirements of selected colleges
Internships or work related experiences in a field of interest for some students
NCAA Eligibility if student wants to play college sports

22. Use Naviance
Website used to help make decisions about colleges and careers.
Provides up to date information specific to Sherwood High School

23. Use Naviance
Freshmen - receive login and begin setting goals, building resume and
looking at careers
Sophomores – complete interest inventory and look at careers
Juniors – complete a college search and explore colleges
Seniors – continue college search and log in college applications

24. Resume School Activities Community Service Sports Leadership Positions
Keep track of :
School Activities
Community Service
Sports
Leadership Positions
Recognition –Awards, Certificates
Learning Opportunities/Activities

25. Log into Naviance
Parents and students will receive information about scholarships and events.
You may access the site as a guest. The Web address for Naviance for our school is:
Click on “Guest” to access the guest functions.
, Your students has a login:
Username= Address Password= Student ID#

26. Tips #1 and #2 Start planning early Consider colleges
Look at what college applications
ask for and fill in the gaps.
Visit schools
Look at college web sites

27. Be A Warrior !

28. Activities ! Be a Warrior!
Anime
Asian Pacific Student Union
Badminton
Black Student Union
Book Club
Break Dancing
Brony Club
C.A.S.T./Drama
Chemistry Club
Creative Writing
DESI
Dinner Club
Doctors of Tomorrow
Destination Imagination
Engineers Without Borders
Equestrian Club
Fashion Show
F.B.L.A.
F.C.A.
F.E.A.
Fencing
Free Fall
Gardening Club
Home Club
Ice Hockey
Academic
Computer Science Club
Debate
Forensics
History Club
Honor Societies: National, Art, French
German, Spanish,
Mu Alpha Theta
It’s Academic
Mathletes
Mock Trial
Science Club
Service
Ambassadors
Amnesty International
Best Buddies
Green Team
Interact Club
Key Club
Leo Club
Peer Mediators
Project Change
SADD
S.G.A.
Freshman, Sophomore, Junior & Senior Class Officers

29. More Activities International Club Invisible Child Club
Islamic Student Union
Italian Club
Jewish Student Union
Junior State of America
Knitting for Humanity
Mathletes
Men’s Barbeshop
Men’s Choirs
Model U.N.
Muslim Student Alliance
Pre-vet Club
Rugby Club
Shakespeare Club
SHS International United
Ski Club
Stage Crew
Stand Proud
STEM Club
Table Top Club
Technology Club
Video TV Club
Warrior Improv
Young Democrats
Young Republicans
More Activities

30. Athletics! Be a Warrior! Spring: Allied Softball Baseball (V & JV)
Lacrosse
Boys Volleyball
Gymnastics
Softball (V & JV)
Track
Coed Volleyball
Boys Tennis
Fall:
Football (V & JV)
Cross Country
Golf
Soccer
Girls Volleyball
Girls Tennis
Field Hockey
Handball
Winter:
Allied Bocce Ball
Basketball
Indoor Track
Lacrosse
Swimming and Diving
Wrestling
Year Long:
Cheerleading
Poms

31. The Plan…

32. In School
Continue Extracurricular involvement
Consider plan for the next three years
Communicate with your school counselor to review progress and goals
Standardized Testing
Prepare for PSAT in October
Register for AP exams as appropriate
Be ready for HSA/PARCC testing as appropriate
College Exploration
Consider careers and colleges
Attend college fairs
Meet college representatives in
SHS Career Center

33. Dates to remember… Sherwood HS College Fair –
Monday, April 18th , 6:00 -8:00pm
Montgomery County College Fair at the
Gaithersburg Fair Grounds - April 20
(evening for families- April 20)
Sherwood High School Course
selections sent home 4th quarter
Make changes to course selections by
June 15, 2016
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AP exams- May 2nd to 13th
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Final Exams will be held during the
last week of school

34. QUESTIONS?

35. It was great seeing you tonight.