1. REGISTRATION INFORMATION NIGHT FOR RISING 9th GRADE STUDENTS AND PARENTS QUINCE ORCHARD HIGH SCHOOL THURSDAY, JANUARY 8, 2015

2. Agenda WELCOME COUNSELOR ASSIGNMENTS GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS REGISTRATION PROCESS SPECIAL PROGRAMS QUESTIONS

3. QOHS Administration Carole Working Principal Ronnie Heller Assistant Principal Brandi Heckert Assistant Principal Carla McNeal Assistant Principal Jeffrey Shaw Assistant Principal

4. LAST NAMECOUNSELOR A – CapMs. Myers Caq – ForMs. Jimenez Fos – JiMs. Elahi Jj– McCMs. Fang McD – NgMr. Mullaney Nh – Sand (grades 10-12)Ms. Gaston Nh – Sand (grade 9)Mr. Awkard Sane – Sta (grade 9Ms. Goldstein Stb – ZzMr. Prather ESOL CounselorTatiana Teixeira Counseling Office 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM (301) 840-4650 Becky Smolen, Secretary

5. Graduation Requirements SUBJECTMINIMUM # OF CREDITS English 4 Social Studies 3 Science 3 Mathematics 4 Physical Education 1 Health.5 (10 th grade) Fine Arts 1 Technology 1 US History NSL Government Modern World History Biology Physical Science Algebra Geometry

6. Graduation Requirements or 2 credits of foreign language Career Completer Programs Career Development Program Program Completer Options Child Development (3 Credits + internship) CISCO (2 Credits + internship)

7. Graduation Requirements Students must earn a minimum of 22 credits 75 Student Service Learning Hours (SSL Hours) Pass Maryland High School Assessments (HSA) and/or PARCC Algebra Biology English 10 Government

8. Middle School Registration Middle SchoolQOHS Counselor Visit: Cards Completed and Collected By: Lakelands MSJanuary 23February 2 Roberto Clemente MS January 23February 3 Ridgeview MSJanuary 22February 9

9. Recommendations Teacher recommendations are indicated on registration form. If you would like your child to be placed in a different level, please speak with the current teacher or the resource teacher. Write letter of request and attach to registration card.

10. Scheduling Timeline March: April May: June July: August: All course requests entered into database Course selections sent home Master schedule finalized Schedule conflicts resolved

12. Course Decisions Regarding recommendations: Open enrollment exists for honors and AP courses. Students need to be aware of the expectations and time commitment of the courses chosen. Be sure that alternative elective courses are listed in the event that a student is not able to take the requested courses listed.

13. Registration Directions USE PENCIL and please print clearly. Select courses for BOTH semesters (14 total) AND two alternative classes. Provide course title and course number for each selection. Complete personal information with current information. Feel free to consult with current teachers and counselors to determine appropriate classes. Talk with your student as you choose classes.

14. Plan for Success Consider post-high school plans and what is needed to fulfill these plans. Enroll in challenging courses. Get help when needed. Develop good study habits. Take advantage of school resources, such as tutoring with teachers and qualified students.

15. Extracurricular Activities Eligibility is an unweighted GPA of 2.0 and no more than one E If you don’t like sports, we have lots of other activities, such as music, theater, SGA, and Best Buddies! You must have a completed physical from your doctor to try out for any sports team Get Involved!!! QO has many options so you can definitely find something that suits your interests!

16. U-Md. Fall 2014 Profile Applications received: 25,000+ Number of Freshman spots: 3,982 Average Weighted GPA: 4.12 SAT 25 th – 75 th Percentile: 1250-1400 (out of 1600) ACT 25 th – 75 th Percentile: 28-32 (out of 36) Source: http://www.umd.edu

17. AP Certificate AP Arts Scholar AP Social Studies Scholar AP Distinguished Scholar

18. AP Arts Scholar Program Complete a series of 5 courses in an arts area (art, music or computer science) which culminates in an AP experience.

19. AP Arts Scholar Program – Visual Art 5 courses, including AP Studio Art and AP Art History

20. AP Arts Scholar Program – Music 4 vocal/instrumental ensembles or 2 general music classes and 2 vocal/instrumental ensembles and AP Music Theory

21. AP Arts Scholar Program – Computer Science 1. A total of 5 Computer Science courses, including, Programming 1 and 2 2. Take the AP exam for Programming 2. 5 courses, including AP Programming 2

22. AP Social Studies Scholar Program 1. A total of 5 Computer Science courses, including, Programming 1 and 2 2. Take the AP exam for Programming 2. 4 Social Studies AP courses and Quest

23. AP Distinguished Scholar Program 1. Complete AP NSL by the 10 th grade with a grade of C or higher. 2.Complete 2 AP classes during the 11 th grade, one of which must be in English or Math with a grade of C or higher. 3.Complete 3 additional AP classes during 12 th grade with a grade of C or higher. 4.Participate in at least 5 AP exams during high school.

24. AP Classes offered at QOHS

25. A National Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) program Introduction to Engineering Design Principles of Engineering Digital Electronics Biological Engineering Engineering Design and Development 9 th 10 th 11 th 11 th or 12 th 12 th

26. 9 th 10 th 11th12th 1 English 9English 10English 11English 12 2 Math 3 US HistoryNSLSocial Studies Social Studies Science or Foreign Language 4 P.E.Science 5 Foreign Language PLTW Specialization Course PLTW Engin. Design/Dev. 6 PLTW IED PLTW POE PLTW Digital Electronics Signature Arts 7 NOTE: In order to complete this course work, Health to be taken over the Summer, or possibly limit to only 3 Social Studies or Science credits

27. Qualifications: Self-Motivated and Self-Controlled Self-Advocating Read at, or above, grade level IEP/504/ESOL with ability to self- accommodate High interest in U.S. History TEXT: The American Pageant, Kennedy (14 th “AP” Edition) Scope of Course Semester 1: Pre-Columbian America to Civil War/Reconstruction Semester 2: Post Civil War America to the Present Skill Development Note Taking Document Analysis Historical Writing (DBQ & FRQ)

28. Questions?

29. THANK YOU.