2. 2012-2013 Registration Objectives  Distribution of Materials  Academies  Graduation Requirements  Registration Process  Cards due for 11 th grade: Feb. 5 th -8 th  Cards due for 10 th grade: Feb. 12 th -15 th  Cards due for 9 th grade: Feb. 19 th -22 nd

3. Counselors 2012-2013 A-B Mr. Flach C-DMs. McCarthy-Redd E-GaMs. Noonan Gb-GzMs. Dethlefsen H-KMs. Cois L-MopMs. Bonilla Moq-RaMs. O’Connell Rb-SMs. Edmunds T-ZMs. Bunting

4. Academies 1.Academy of Finance (AOF) Ms. Richards 2. Biotechnology Ms. Link 3. Commercial and Fine Arts Ms. Hess

5. Graduation Requirements  You must earn a minimum of 22 credits.  75 Student Service Learning Hours  Pass the Maryland High School Assessments  Algebra, Biology, English, NSL

6. Maryland State Requirements for Graduation 4 credits of English 3 credits of Science (1 physical sci. and 1 biology) ACES Program 4 credits of Math (1 algebra and 1 geometry) 3 credits of Social Studies (USH, NSL, MWH) 1 credit of Fine Art 1 credit of Physical Education 1 credit of Technology.5 credit of Health Program Completion Requirement: 2 credits of Foreign Language 2 credits of Advanced Technology 4 credits of a Career Development Program 2.5 credits of Electives

7. Printing, Graphics & Electronic Media Biotechnology Medical Careers Foundations of Building & Construction Technologies Carpentry Electricity (Construction) Heating/Air Conditioning Interior Design Masonry Plumbing Cosmetology Hospitality & Tourism Nail Technology Professional Restaurant Management Network Operations & Programming Drafting & Design Technology Auto Body Repair Technology Automotive Technology Foundations of Automotive Technologies

8. New Electives for 2013-2014  Advanced Technological Applications (Prereq: 1 credit of technology education)  American Sign Language 1  AP Comparative Government—full year course  Guitar 2  Yoga  Advanced Adolescent Development

9. 1 Semester Courses 10 th, 11 th and 12 th Grade: Literature as Film Advanced Composition Economics Family Life and Human Development First Aid Banking and Credit Honors Financial Planning 11 th and 12 th Grade: College Test Prep African American History Russian History Ancient Medieval History Comparative Religions AP Microeconomics AP Macroeconomics Law 1 and Law 2 Honors Financial Planning Honors International Finance

10. NORTHWEST HIGH SCHOOL GRADE 10 REGISTRATION FORM 2013-2014 ID Number ______Last Name First Name ____________ Home Phone Student Cell Phone ________________ Parent/Guardian # 1 Cell Phone ________________ Parent/Guardian E-Mail Address ____________________________________

11. All students must be scheduled for 7 periods. Be sure to choose a class for each period of the day. If you would like for your child to be enrolled in a course that has not been recommended, please write a note indicating that and attach it to the registration form. SEMESTER 1SEMESTER 2 Teacher Recommendations 132100 ENGLISH 10A132200 ENGLISH 10B 320300 HON GEOMETRY A320400 HON GEOMETRY B 372100 CHEMISTRY A372200 CHEMISTRY B 212700 HON NSL A212800 HON NSL B 171200 SPANISH 2A172200 SPANISH 2B Please PRINT course number & title for electives Please PRINT course number & title for electives Honors Health/ Health/Elective 784100 HON HEALTH Honors Health/ Health/Elective 783300 FAM LIFE/HUM DEV Honors Health/ Health/Elective 298900 COMP. PROG. A Honors Health/ Health/Elective 299000 COMP. PROG. B In case of potential scheduling conflicts, please list three (3) alternate electives, in priority order: Elective RecommendationsAlternate Electives: Course Number & Title Studio Art 1 (610500/610600)1 st Choice 784210 First Aid Computer Prog. 1 (2989/2990)2 nd Choice 515200/515300 Intro to Engineering 3 rd Choice 115000/115100 Journalism A/B Parent Signature Date Recommended Electives 6721/6722 Chorus 2 1150/1151 Journalism 7841 Honors Health

12. Extracurricular Activities Stay Eligible =2.0 and no more than 1 E Athletics August 17 th (Fall season) Physicals necessary. Clubs and Activities Student Leadership Activities

13. Internship Program Must attend a mandatory meeting in the auditorium either February 5 th or 7 th. Student Assistant Program Montgomery College Courses 3.0 GPA recommended, 2.75 GPA required by MC

14. What a Typical University of Maryland Freshman Looks Like (2009) University of Maryland expects all applicants, at a MINIMUM, to have completed the following course work: 4 years of English 4 yrs. of Math, Alg. 1 & 2, Geometry 3 yrs. of Science in 2 areas, min. 2 labs 3 yrs. of History or Social Science 2 yrs. of Foreign Language Successful applicants typically exceed the minimum and include several honors and/or AP courses. Enrolling in math courses all 4 years of high school is strongly recommended and taking at least 3 years of a Foreign Language.

15. Questions? If you have specific questions about your credits or course selections, contact your counselor.