2019–2020

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2019?2020

Montgomery County Public Schools

HIGH SCHOOL COURSE BULLETIN

FOR STUDENTS GRADUATING IN 2023 coursebulletin.

GO GREEN!!

KEEP THIS BULLETIN

through Grade 12

VISION

We inspire learning by providing the greatest public education to each and every student.

MISSION

Every student will have the academic, creative problem solving, and social emotional skills to be successful in college and career.

CORE PURPOSE

Prepare all students to thrive in their future.

CORE VALUES

Learning Relationships Respect Excellence Equity

Board of Education

Mrs. Shebra L. Evans President

Mrs. Patricia B. O'Neill Vice President

Ms. Jeanette E. Dixon

Dr. Judith R. Docca

Ms. Karla Silvestre

Mrs. Rebecca K. Smondrowski

Ms. Brenda Wolff

Ms. Ananya Tadikonda Student Member

Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) Administration Jack R. Smith, Ph.D.

Superintendent of Schools

Maria V. Navarro, Ed.D. Chief Academic Officer

Kimberly A. Statham, Ph.D. Deputy Superintendent of

School Support and Improvement

Andrew M. Zuckerman, Ed.D. Chief Operating Officer

850 Hungerford Drive Rockville, Maryland 20850

2019?2020

Montgomery County Public Schools

HIGH SCHOOL COURSE BULLETIN

FOR STUDENTS GRADUATING IN 2023

? January 2019 Montgomery County Public Schools

Rockville, Maryland

How to Read a Course Description

Official Course Title

Course Required for Admission Semester Course Nos.

Course Type

Calculus BC, AP A/B

Prerequisite: Precalculus with Analysis A and B

3491/3492 CM NCAA AP

0.5 credit

The BC course includes all of the topics in the AB course, as well as convergence tests for series; Taylor or Maclaurin series, vector, polar, and parametric functions. Students passing the AP BC Calculus Exam may receive 2 semesters of Advanced Placement credit.

Course Credit per Semester

Course Description

Legend of Course Types

AL AP AT BC CM DP FA H HSA IB NCAA PC POS SC TE TP

Advanced-Level Advanced Placement Advanced Technology Education Life Science Credit Certificate of Merit Double Period Fine Arts Honors Maryland High School Assessment International Baccalaureate NCAA Initial-Eligibility Clearinghouse Approved Core Course Physical Science Credit Program of Study (formerly Career Pathway Program) Science Credit Technology Education Triple Period

Contents

i Superintendent's Greeting

ii Preface

1 Introduction 1 Graduation Requirements 2 Course-Related Information 2 Student Service Learning 3 Grading and Reporting 4 MCPS Countywide Programs 4 Career and Technology Education Programs of Study (POS) 5 Visual Art Center (VAC) 5 Science/Mathematics/Computer Science Magnet Programs 5 International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programs 5 Student Online Learning/eLearning 6 George B. Thomas, Sr. Learning Academies 6 MCPS, Montgomery College, Course Credit Partnership Programs 6 Summer School

7 Departmental Course Offerings 7 Computer Science, Engineering and Technology Education 10 English Language Arts and Reading 13 English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) 15 Fine Arts 24 Health Education 25 Physical Education 26 Interdisciplinary and Research Courses 27 Mathematics 31 Science 36 Social Studies 41 World Languages

45 Career Readiness Programs of Study and Career-based Electives 45 Advanced Manufacturing and Engineering Programs of Study 46 Arts, Media, and Communication Programs of Study 48 Biosciences and Health Professions Programs of Study 50 Business Management and Financial Services Programs of Study 53 Career Experience, Career Internships, and JROTC 54 Construction and Development Programs of Study 58 Consumer Services, Hospitality, and Tourism Programs of Study 59 Environmental Sustainability and Agribusiness Programs of Study 60 Information Technology and Cybersecurity Programs of Study 63 Public Leadership Programs of Study 66 Transportation Technologies Programs of Study 68 Dual Enrollment: College Options

? Index



MARYLAND

850 Hungerford Drive Rockville, Maryland 20850

Preface

This bulletin includes specific requirements for graduation. Students graduating in 2023 should keep this printed copy of the High School Course Bulletin as the reference for their graduation requirements

The 2019?2020 Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) High School Course Bulletin provides students and parents/ guardians with information about high school courses, programs, and career programs of study. This bulletin contains information about graduation requirements, required state assessments, internships, opportunities for dual enrollment in college, and special programs.

Course selection in high school is critical to the realization of career and higher-education goals. Students should talk to their teachers and school counselor about the courses they need to meet their individual goals.

MCPS offers several hundred interesting and rewarding courses that help prepare students for the demands of the postsecondary world of college and careers. The 2019-2020 MCPS High School Course Bulletin contains brief descriptions of all approved courses offered in MCPS. Each MCPS high school offers a wide selection of these courses. Students and parents/guardians should work together to review the course offerings provided at their school, the graduation requirements, and other information in this bulletin.

Throughout this bulletin, you will find URLs directing you to MCPS websites that contain program information and Montgomery County Board of Education policies or MCPS regulations.

All course bulletin information is available online. To access the online course bulletin, go to , click on Parents, then High Schools, then High School Course Bulletin; or go directly to

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