CLARKSBURG HIGH SCHOOL

[Pages:48]CLARKSBURG HIGH SCHOOL

COURSE OFFERINGS SCHOOL YEAR 2020 - 2021

Main Office: (240) 740-6000 Counseling (240) 740-6020

22500 Wims Road Clarksburg, MD 20871



Course Requests for Students

Overview

As a function of the scheduling application, students will have the ability to enter their course requests online. These requests are guided by the recommendations that their current teachers enter. For requesting courses, students should follow the steps listed below, entering the courses that appear on their registration form.

Process

Login: Students should use the following URL:

Once you see the sign in - screen on the right, enter your MCPS username (your 6 digit MCPS student ID #) and password (the password you use to log into the computers at school). Then select "Sign In." Once you have signed in, you will see a navigation screen like the screen below. Your name will be shown in upper right corner as well as the center of the screen. Please review the instruction provided.

On the next screen, you will find the class registration page for the upcoming year. On the page, there are several categories of classes from which you will select your courses for next year. Remember to select enough classes to fill your schedule.

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On the right-hand side of the screen, you will see two icons. The denotes the choice has been made or that there is no choice required in that section. The denotes a selection still needs to be made.

Begin by reading the instructions for each of the sections. Based on that information, you may need to select at least one course within that group. If not, simply move on to the next group. To select courses within a group, click on the icon. A list of courses, and any related teacher recommendations will appear on screen. Note: In some cases, there may be more options that what can fit on the screen. Remember to look for more pages of options at the bottom of the course selection screen.

Click Okay on each course selection screen. When you are finished making all of your choices, click the "Submit" button in the bottom right, which will show you a list of the all of your course requests. Print the page and attach to the registration card. Once you have reviewed your selections, you can sign out of the application using the Sign Out link located in the upper righthand corner of the screen.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

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Online Registration Directions Table of Contents Letter from Clarksburg High School Counseling Department 2021 Graduation Requirements 2022 Graduation Requirements 2023 Graduation Requirements Promotion to Next Grade Level Advanced Placement Grade Point Averages & Weighted Grade Point Averages Special Education Program & English English Electives & English Electives Descriptions World Languages Computer Sciences & Computer Science Descriptions, Technology & Technology Descriptions P-TECH Program Computer Science Pathway Network Operations Pathway, & Project Lead The Way Project Lead The Way Descriptions Mathematics, Mathematics Descriptions, & Mathematics Electives Science, Science Descriptions, Science Electives, Science Electives Descriptions, AP Science Electives, & AP Science Electives Descriptions Social Studies, Social Studies Descriptions, Semester-Long Social Studies Electives, Year-Long Social Studies Electives, and Social Studies Electives Descriptions AP Social Studies Electives & AP Social Studies Electives Descriptions ESOL & ESOL Descriptions Fine Arts ? Art Courses & Art Descriptions Music & Music Descriptions Theatre & Theatre Descriptions Kinesiology, Health, & Health Descriptions College/Career Research Development (CCRD) and CCRD Descriptions Child Development Academy of Health Professionals & Academy of Health Professionals Descriptions Special Programs Off-Site Gaithersburg High School Special Programs Off-Site Seneca Valley High School Montgomery County Public Safety Training Academy Fire & Rescue Program, Dual Enrollment Thomas Edison School of Technology and Albert Einstein High School Visual Art Center

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FROM CLARKSBURG HIGH SCHOOL COUNSELING DEPARTMENT

Dear Clarksburg High School Students and Families,

It is registration time! This is a time when students, parents, teachers, and counselors work together to assist in the process of selecting the proper courses for each student. Students should take time to make sure their selections are correct and appropriate. Counselors will assist students during the registration process to ensure that graduation requirements are completed and to answer any questions or address any concerns during the process. It is vital that students take the registration process seriously. The master schedule is built based on student selections during the registration time period. Any adjustment to a student's course selection will be limited.

The registration process contains several parts:

1. Starting in January, the registration process is explained to students. Each student will receive a Clarksburg High School Course Bulletin and instructions for submitting their course selections online. Students are to register for the required courses as explained by their counselor. These materials will be distributed from the student's counselor through their English classes.

2. Students will have one week to review their course selections with their parents. Students will be instructed on the due date for submitting their course selections. Students need to submit their computer entries on time to ensure they are registered for the courses they need and want. Students who do not submit their courses will be scheduled into courses selected by their counselor.

3. The MCPS High School Course Bulletin is an important part of the registration process. It explains many of the procedures in high schools, such as how grade point average is calculated, academic eligibility rules, criteria for enrollment in advanced level courses, the new Maryland High School Assessment, and Maryland High School diploma requirements. Please note that information, such as graduation requirements, is subject to change and may differ from what is published. Additionally, a complete description of all courses is in the booklet. Please note that the MCPS High School Course Bulletin contains descriptions for all high school courses. Note: All of those courses are not offered at Clarksburg High School. Further information regarding courses, refer to

Sincerely,

Jennifer Huang-Utter, Resource Counselor Mandy Rosado, Counselor Evelyn Zapata, Counselor Katlyn Kopnitsky, Counselor Brittany Mackel, Counselor Abrafi Mensah, Counselor Christian Ruffner, Counselor Yun Yang, Counselor John Schulien, Counselor Sarah Patterson, Counselor

Last names: A-Az Last names: B-Chl Last names: Chm-E Last names: F-Hern Last names: Hero-Kot Last names: Kou-Mir Last names: Mis-Peg Last names: Peh-Sanc Last names: Sand-Ton Last names: Too-Z

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FIRST YEAR NINTH GRADE: 2017-2018

2021 ON TRACK FOR GRADUATION CLASS OF

MCPS Graduation Requirements at a Glance

THE STATE OF MARYLAND AUTHORIZES ONE DIPLOMA for all high school graduates, based upon successful fulfillment of four categories of requirements: enrollment, course credit, student service learning (SSL), and Maryland assessments. Students must satisfactorily complete four years beyond Grade 8 to meet the enrollment requirement. All other requirements are summarized in the table below. Please consult either the online MCPS Course Bulletin at or your school counselor for further information.

English Fine Arts Health Education Mathematics

Physical Education Science Social Studies

Technology Education Electives The additional credits required for graduation may be fulfilled by one of the following three options

COURSE CREDITS

4 Credits

1 Credit Selected course in art, dance, drama/theater, and music satisfies this requirement

0.5 Credit

4 Credits 1 full-year (A/B) algebra credit and 1 geometry credit required. Students who successfully

complete a calculus course may be exempted from this 4-credit requirement.

NEW STATE REQUIREMENT FOR STUDENTS GRADUATING IN 2018 AND LATER:

Students graduating in 2018 and later must be enrolled in a math course in each year of high school. This

may result in students earning more than 4 credits in math for graduation.

1 Credit

3 Credits 1 biology credit and 1 physical science credit must be included.

3 Credits 1 U.S. History credit; 1World History credit and 1 National, State, and Local Government credit

required.

1 Credit Courses satisfying this requirement are designated in the course bulletin.

OPTION 1

OPTION 2

OPTION 3

2 credits in world language OR

2 credits in advanced

4 credits in a state-approved

2 credits in American Sign Language technology education

Program of Study

AND

AND

AND

2.5 Credits in elective courses

2.5 credits in elective courses 0.5 credit in elective courses

STUDENT SERVICE LEARNING (SSL)

Student Service Learning(SSL) 75 service-learning hours

MARYLAND COMPREHENSIVE ASSESSMENT PROGRAM

HIGH SCHOOL ASSESMENT (MCAP) REQUIREMENTS1,2,3,4

The MCAP HSA requirements are subject to change by Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE).

Algebra 1

Course credit earned in Algebra 1 AND

? Take Algebra 1 PARCC or Algebra 1 HSA prior to 2016-2017, OR

? Pass Algebra 1 PARCC

HS-MISA Maryland Integrated Science Assessment

3 NGSS science course, AND ? Take HS-MISA in 2018-2019 if student earns third science credit in 2018-2019, OR ? Pass HS-MISA after 2018-2019

English 10

Course credit earned in English 10 or equivalent, or ESOL 3 or higher, AND

? Pass English Language Arts/Literacy 10 PARCC

Government

Course credit earned in National, State, and Local Government, AND

? Pass Government HSA

1Substitute Test ? Students earning qualifying scores on substitute tests (AP/1B) will meet the MCAP HSA requirement in that content area. 2Transfer Credit ? Students transferring from outside MD public schools may be eligible to meet some MCAP HSA content-area requirements with Transfer Credit. 3Combined test score options are available for the HSAs and for the PARCC assessments. 4Bridge Plan ? The Bridge Plan is an alternative means of meeting the MCAP HSA graduation requirement. With the Bridge Plan, students demonstrate content mastery by completing projects when they have difficulty passing the traditional test.

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FIRST YEAR NINTH GRADE: 2018-2019

2022 ON TRACK FOR GRADUATION CLASS OF

MCPS Graduation Requirements at a Glance

THE STATE OF MARYLAND AUTHORIZES ONE DIPLOMA for all high school graduates, based upon successful fulfillment of four categories of requirements: enrollment, course credit, student service learning (SSL), and Maryland assessments. Students must satisfactorily complete four years beyond Grade 8 to meet the enrollment requirement. All other requirements are summarized in the table below. Please consult either the online MCPS Course Bulletin at or your school counselor for further information.

English Fine Arts Health Education Mathematics

Physical Education Science Social Studies

Technology Education Electives The additional credits required for graduation may be fulfilled by one of the following three options

COURSE CREDITS

4 Credits

1 Credit Selected course in art, dance, drama/theater, and music satisfies this requirement

0.5 Credit

4 Credits 1 full-year (A/B) algebra credit and 1 geometry credit required. Students who successfully

complete a calculus course may be exempted from this 4-credit requirement.

NEW STATE REQUIREMENT FOR STUDENTS GRADUATING IN 2018 AND LATER:

Students graduating in 2018 and later must be enrolled in a math course in each year of high school. This

may result in students earning more than 4 credits in math for graduation.

1 Credit

3 Credits 1 biology credit and 1 physical science credit must be included.

3 Credits 1 U.S. History credit; 1World History credit and 1 National, State, and Local Government credit

required.

1 Credit Courses satisfying this requirement are designated in the course bulletin.

OPTION 1

OPTION 2

OPTION 3

2 credits in world language OR

2 credits in advanced

4 credits in a state-approved

2 credits in American Sign Language technology education

Program of Study

AND

AND

AND

2.5 Credits in elective courses

2.5 credits in elective courses 0.5 credit in elective courses

STUDENT SERVICE LEARNING (SSL)

Student Service Learning(SSL) 75 service-learning hours

MARYLAND HIGH SCHOOL ASSESSMENT (MHSA) REQUIREMENTS1,2,3,4

HSA, PARCC, and MISA Assessments

The MHSA requirements are subject to change by Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE).

Algebra 1

Course credit earned in Algebra 1 AND

? Take Algebra 1 PARCC prior to 2016-2017 OR

? Pass Algebra 1 PARCC

MISA Maryland Integrated Science Assessment

3 course credits earned in science, AND ? Pass HS-MISA as or after student earns third science credit

English 10

Course credit earned in English 10 or ESOL 3 or higher, AND

? Pass English Language Arts/Literacy (ELA/L) 10 PARCC

Government

Course credit earned in National, State, and Local Government, AND

? Pass Government HSA

1Substitute Test ? Students earning qualifying scores on substitute tests (AP/1B) will meet the MHSA requirement in that content area. 2Transfer Credit ? Students transferring from outside MD public schools may be eligible to meet some MHSA content-area requirements with Transfer Credit. 3Combined test score options are available for the HSAs and for the PARCC assessments. 4Bridge Plan ? The Bridge Plan is an alternative means of meeting the MHSA graduation requirement. With the Bridge Plan, students demonstrate content mastery by completing projects when they have difficulty passing the traditional test.

Revised in 2017-2018 for the redesigned SAT.

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FIRST YEAR NINTH GRADE: 2019-2020

2023 ON TRACK FOR GRADUATION CLASS OF

MCPS Graduation Requirements at a Glance

THE STATE OF MARYLAND AUTHORIZES ONE DIPLOMA for all high school graduates, based upon successful fulfillment of four categories of requirements: enrollment, course credit, student service learning (SSL), and Maryland assessments. Students must satisfactorily complete four years beyond Grade 8 to meet the enrollment requirement. All other requirements are summarized in the table below. Please consult either the online MCPS Course Bulletin at or your school counselor for further information.

English Fine Arts Health Education Mathematics

Physical Education Science Social Studies

Technology Education Electives The additional credits required for graduation may be fulfilled by one of the following three options

COURSE CREDITS

4 Credits

1 Credit Selected course in art, dance, drama/theater, and music satisfies this requirement

0.5 Credit

4 Credits 1 full-year (A/B) algebra credit and 1 geometry credit required. Students who successfully

complete a calculus course may be exempted from this 4-credit requirement.

NEW STATE REQUIREMENT FOR STUDENTS GRADUATING IN 2018 AND LATER:

Students graduating in 2018 and later must be enrolled in a math course in each year of high school. This

may result in students earning more than 4 credits in math for graduation.

1 Credit

3 Credits 1 biology credit and 1 physical science credit must be included.

3 Credits 1 U.S. History credit; 1World History credit and 1 National, State, and Local Government credit

required.

1 Credit Courses satisfying this requirement are designated in the course bulletin.

OPTION 1

OPTION 2

OPTION 3

2 credits in world language OR

2 credits in advanced

4 credits in a state-approved

2 credits in American Sign Language technology education

Program of Study

AND

AND

AND

2.5 Credits in elective courses

2.5 credits in elective courses 0.5 credit in elective courses

STUDENT SERVICE LEARNING (SSL)

Student Service Learning(SSL) 75 service-learning hours

MARYLAND COMPREHENSIVE ASSESSMENT PROGRAM

HIGH SCHOOL (MCAP HSA) REQUIREMENTS1,2,3,4

The MCAP HSA requirements are subject to change by Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE).

Algebra 1

Course credit earned in Algebra 1 AND

? Pass Algebra 1 PARCC

MISA Maryland Integrated Science Assessment

3 NGSS science courses in science, AND ? Pass HS-MISA

English 10

Course credit earned in English 10 or equivalent, or ESOL 3 or higher, AND

? Pass English Language Arts/Literacy 10 PARCC

Government

Course credit earned in National, State, and Local Government, AND

? Pass Government HSA

1Substitute Test ? Students earning qualifying scores on substitute tests (AP/1B) will meet the MCAP HSA requirement in that content area. 2Transfer Credit ? Students transferring from outside MD public schools may be eligible to meet some MCAP HSA content-area requirements with Transfer Credit. 3Combined test score options are available for the HSAs and for the PARCC assessments. 4Bridge Plan ? The Bridge Plan is an alternative means of meeting the MCAP HSA graduation requirement. With the Bridge Plan, students demonstrate content mastery by completing projects when they have difficulty passing the traditional test.

Revised in 2017-2018 for the redesigned SAT.

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