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High School

Course BulletinMO N T G O M E R Y CO U N T Y PU B L I C SC H O O L S Published by the Department of Communications for the

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BOARD OF EDUCATION

Dr. Charles Haughey, President

Ms. Sharon W. Cox, Vice President

Mr. Stephen Abrams

Ms. Valerie Ervin

Mrs. Nancy Navarro

Mrs. Patricia O"Neill

Mr. Gabe Romero

Miss Sarah Horvitz

SCHOOL ADMINISTRATION

Dr. Jerry D. Weast, Superintendent of Schools

Mr. Larry A. Bowers, Chief Operating Ocer

Dr. Frieda K. Lacey, Deputy Superintendent of Schools Mr. John Q. Porter, Deputy Superintendent for Information and Organizational Systems

Montgomery County Public Schools

850 Hungerford Drive

Rockville, Maryland 20850

For more information, visit the school system"s Web site at www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org is document is available in an alternate format, upon request, under the Americans with Disabilities Act, by contacting the Public Information Oce, 850 Hungerford Drive, Room

112, Rockville, MD 20850, 301-279-3391 or 1-800-735-2258 (Maryland Relay).

Individuals who need sign language interpretation or cued speech transliteration in communicating with the Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) may contact Interpreting Services in Programs for Deaf and Hard of Hearing at 301-517-5539 or 5582 (Voice/TTY). e Montgomery County Public Schools prohibits illegal discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, gender, age, marital status, socioeconomic status, sexual orientation, physical characteristics, or disability. Inquiries or complaints regarding discrimination or Title IX issues such as gender equity and sexual harassment should be directed to the MCPS Human Relations Compliance Ocer,

Oce of the Deputy Superintendent,

850 Hungerford Drive, Room 129,

Rockville, MD 20850,

at 301-517-8265.

High School Course Bulletin

2007-2008

Montgomery County Public Schools

Rockville, Maryland

http://www.mcpscourses.org

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High School Course Bulletin for 2007-2008

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Contents

PREFACE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . i

Preface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .i

Maryland Diploma Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .iii Maryland High School Certificate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . v Montgomery County Public Schools Certificate of Merit . . . . v Courses and Credits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . v High School Credit for Middle School Students . . . . . . . . . . . v Honors, Advanced Placement, and Advanced-level Courses . v Related Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . vii Grading and Reporting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . vii Taking Courses not Available at the Home School . . . . . . . .viii Career and TechnologyEducation Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . .viii Montgomery College/MCPS Partnership Programs. . . . . . . .viii Advanced Placement and Advanced Level Courses . . . . . . . . . x How to Read a Course Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .xi Legend of Course Types . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .xi

COURSES

The Arts-Dance, Music, Theater, Visual Arts . . . . . . . . . . . .2 Career-Themed Courses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12 English/English Language Arts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44 English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) . . . . . . . . .47 Foreign Languages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49 Health Education . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54 International Baccalaureate Diploma Program Courses . . .55 Mathematics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60 Physical Education . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63 Science . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64

Social Studies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68COUTYWIDE PROGRAMS

Superintendent"s Leadership Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .74

Montgomery Blair High School Science/Mathematics/

Computer Science Magnet Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75 Thomas Edison High School of Technology . . . . . . . . . . . . . .81

Richard Montgomery High School

International Baccalaureate Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .89 Poolesville High School-A Whole-School Magnet . . . . . . .93

APPENDIX

Student Service Learning (SSL) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .99 Additional Learning Opportunities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .100 Baldridge in Education . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .102 INDEX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105

MCPS Form 560-51, Student Service Learning

Activity Verification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .111

MCPS Form 560-45: Student Educational and

Planning Worksheet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .111

November 2006

Dear High School Students:

Our high schools o? er a wide variety of classes and programs designed to prepare you for the challenges of higher education and employment. ? e 2007-2008 Course Bulletin presents a broad range of rigorous course options aligned with current academic standards to prepare you well for

the future. ? is guide is a useful tool as you and your counselor work together to chart your future

academic course. Each high school"s Web site, accessed at www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/schools/, can be anoth- er helpful resource. ? ese sites present a picture of each school and provide detailed program de- scriptions of the magnet and signature programs, academies, and career-themed course progres- sions o? ered in Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS). MCPS is fortunate to have highly competent and dedicated teachers, principals, and support sta? at our high schools. Preparing you for your future is a responsibility we take very seriously. We encourage you to commit yourself just as seriously. Please use this course selection opportunity as a springboard for conversations with your parents, teachers, and counselor about the career paths you want to explore. ? ese discussions will guide you as you select courses that will support your future success. I urge you to take the most challenging and rigorous courses possible and pursue a goal of excel- lence in all of your academic studies.

Respectfully,

Jerry D. Weast, Ed.D.

Superintendent of Schools

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MARYLANDwww.montgomeryschoolsmd.org

850 Hungerford Drive, Room 122 v Rockville, Maryland 20850 v 301-279-3381Office of the Superintendent of Schools

Introduction ✦ i

Preface

? e MCPS High School Course Bulletin provides students and parents/guardians with information about high

school courses, programs, and career pathways. It includes speci? c requirements for graduation, as well as in-

formation about assessments, internships, opportunities for dual enrollment in college, and special programs.

In Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) high schools, students experience various academic, extra-

curricular, and community activities that provide a wealth of experience and help clarify interests, goals, and

plans for the future.

Course selection in high school is critical to the realization of career and higher education goals. Students

will make appropriate academic decisions if they relate the courses they take in high school to career choic-

es they are considering for the future. Students should talk to their teachers and counselors about the courses

needed and how they relate to a particular career interest.

? is bulletin contains brief descriptions of all approved courses o? ered in MCPS. Students and parents

should work together to review the course o? erings provided, the graduation requirements, and other infor-

mation in this bulletin. Additional information appears in the following MCPS regulations and policies: MCPS

Regulation ISB: High School Graduation Requirements; Regulation IKA: Grading and Reporting; Policy IKA:

Grade Point Averages (GPA) and Weighted Grade Point Averages (WPGA); MCPS Policy IED: High School Policy;

Policy IGA: High School Core Courses; Policy IOA: Gi? ed and Talented Education; and Regulation IOA-RA:

Gi? ed and Talented Education. ? ese are available in all school counseling o? ces and media centers, as well as

on the MCPS Web site http://montgomeryschools.org/departments/policy/.

MCPS has several hundred interesting and rewarding courses that will help prepare students for the de-

mands of the postsecondary world of college and careers. However, no one school can o? er all of the courses de-

scribed in this bulletin.

Introduction ✦ iii

Maryland Diploma Requirements

? e state of Maryland authorizes one diploma for all high school graduates, based upon successful ful? llment of the following four cat-

egories of requirements: enrollment, course credit, student service learning (SSL), and Maryland assessments. MCPS requirements that

extend state requirements are designated below with a double asterisk (**). All requirements are summarized below.

Enrollment

Students must satisfactorily complete four years beyond Grade 8. (For exceptions, see Alternatives to Four-Year Enrollment.)

Course Credits

22** credits are required for graduation (unless a preapproved MCPS alternative is satis? ed)

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS AT A GLANCE

Subject Area Speci“ c Credit Requirements

English 4 credits

Fine Arts

1 credit (Selected courses in art, dance, drama/theater, and music that satisfy the ? ne arts require-

ment are marked FA)

Health Education

0.5 credit

Mathematics

4 credits** (1 credit algebra, 1 credit geometry.) Students who successfully complete a calculus course

may be exempted from this 4-credit requirement.

Physical Education

1 credit

Science

3 credits (1 biology credit and 1 physical science credit must be included)

Social Studies

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

credit)

Technology

Education 1 credit Courses in career and technology education that satisfy the technology education require-

ment are marked TE.)

The additional credits required for graduation may be fulfi lled by one of the following three options:

Electives

OPTION 1

2 credits in a foreign language and

2.5 credits in elective coursesOPTION 2

2 credits in advanced technology ed-

ucation and

2.5 credits in elective coursesOPTION 3

4 credits in a state-approved career

and technology program and

0.5 credit in electives courses

Student Service Learning (SSL)

Students must meet established service-learning requirements. GRADUATING CLASSES OF 2006 THROUGH 2008 GRADUATING CLASSES OF 2009 AND LATER

Assessments Assessments

High School

Assessments Students must take the Maryland High School

Assessments for English, algebra/data analysis,

biology, and government. ? e Algebra 1 and

English 10 Maryland Assessments are used to

meet the requirements for both the Maryland

School Assessment (MSA) and HSA.High School

AssessmentsStudents must pass the Maryland High School

Assessments for English, algebra/data analy-

sis, biology, and government by achieving one of the following: (1) the passing score on each test, (2) a minimum score for each test and a com- bined overall score of at least 1602, (3) a spe- ci? c score on an MSDE-approved compara- ble assessment(s), or (4) a passing score on the four High School Assessments by a combina- tion of (1) and (3). ? e Algebra 1 and English

10 Maryland Assessments are used to meet the

requirements for both the Maryland School

Assessment (MSA) and HSA.

Student Service Learning (SSL)

Service learning is a graduation component in Maryland. ? e number of service-learning hours needed for graduation is based on the date

a student ? rst enrolled in MCPS. ? e speci? c SSL hour requirement is explained, along with other SSL information, at http://mcpsssl.org.

MCPS students begin ful? lling this requirement the summer a? er Grade 5 and continue to accrue SSL hours through high school. Students

who earn 260 or more SSL hours receive a Certi? cate of Meritorious Service at the time of graduation. ? e phases of preparation, action, and

re? ection, distinguish SSL from volunteering and community service. Service learning hours may be earned in the following ways:

iv ✦ High School Course Bulletin 2007-2008 Course Work: Full participation in SSL activities and suc- cessful completion of speci? c courses identi? ed in this Course Bulletin where the resulting automatic SSL hours re? ect completion of curricular objectives. Co-curricular: Full participation in service-learning activi- ties sponsored by school clubs and organizations. Community: Full participation in pre-approved service- learning activities with nonpro? t, tax-exempt organizations listed at www.mcpsssl.org and in the Guide to SSL Vol- unteer Opportunities distributed to every student in the spring and found in SSL coordinator and counseling o? ces. Community: Prior approval of MCPS Form 560-50, Appli- cation for Student Service Learning Special Activity for par- ticipation with nonpro? t, tax-exempt organizations not listed as "Pre-approved Service Opportunities." All activities for which SSL hours are desired must occur in a public place, be secular in nature, and be supervised by a represen- tative from a nonpro t, tax exempt organizations. One SSL hour is awarded for every one hour of service outside of the instructional day with a maximum of 8 hours in a 24-hour period. MCPS Form 560-51, Student Service Learning Activity Veri? cation, is required to document all activities for which SSL hours are desired. For individual SSL questions, contact the SSL coordinator in any middle or high school. See Appendix A at the end of this bulletin for frequently asked questions concerning SSL.

Maryland High School Assessments (HSA)

Maryland High School Assessments are end-of-course tests related to MCPS courses Algebra 1, Biology, English 10, and NSL Government. All middle and high school students enrolled in any of the HSA courses are required to take the HSA at the end of the course. ? e Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) has designed the tests to measure student achievement and school performance, pro- viding valuable information to students, parents, and schools. ? e State Board of Education set minimum passing scores for the four High School Assessments (Algebra/Data Analysis, English, Government, and Biology) in June 2004 and made the High School Assessments a graduation requirement for students who entered Grade 9 in September 2005 (Class of 2009) or lat- er. ? ey have also adopted a plan to o? er alternative ways to cal- culate a cumulative total passing score and identi? ed alternative tests that may be used to meet the HSA requirement. For details, visit the Web site at www.mcpshsa.org; contact the o? ce of High School Instruction and Achievement, 301-517-5007; or contact your local school.

Maryland High School Assessment (HSA)

Requirements by Grade

School Year:Students who must:

TAKE the HSAs PASS* the HSAs

2006-2007

Grades 11-12 Grades 6-10

2007-2008

Grades 12 Grades 6-11

2008-2009

Grades 6-12

*PASS means students must pass the High School Assessments OR achieve at least a combined score 1602 for all four assessments. A pass- ing or minimum score must be achieved for each of the tests.

Passing Scores

Algebra 1 412

Biology 400

English 10 396

NSL Government 394

Minimum Scores

Algebra 1 402

Biology 391

English 10 386

NSL Government 387

This Example Meets Requirement

Algebra 1 405 (Minimum)

Biology 410 (Pass)

English 10 386 (Minimum)

NSL Government 402 (Pass)

Total 1603 (Pass)

This Example Does Not Meet Requirement

Algebra 1 409 (Minimum)

Biology 405 (Pass)

English 10 396 (Pass)

NSL Government 390 (Minimum)

Total 1600 (Fail)

Maryland School Assessments (MSA)

? e Maryland School Assessments provide educators, parents, and the public with valuable information about students, schools, school systems, and state performance. ? e tests meet require- ments of the federal No Child Le? Behind Act (NCLB ACT) and are administered to students in Grades 3 through 8 in reading and mathematics. High school students meet the reading and mathematics MSA requirements through HSA/MSA combined assessments in Algebra 1 and English, Grade 10. ? ese assess- ments will be administered in Algebra 1 and English 10 when the student completes that course of study. For details, visit the MSDE Web site www.marylandpublic- schools.org, the MCPS High School Assessments Web site www. mcpshsa.org/, or contact your local school.

Attendance

A commitment to school attendance on the part of both students and parents/guardians is an essential component of a high-qual- ity learning experience. Parents and school personnel are ex- pected to do everything possible to ensure each student"s regular attendance. Students should attend all scheduled classes and ap- proved educational activities and are responsible for completing all assigned work on time. Students should be enrolled in a full-day program or spend a comparable period of time in an alternative program or activity approved by the student"s parent/guardian and principal.

Introduction ✦ v

High School Credit for Middle

School Students

High school credit is awarded to students who complete high school courses while in middle school, a? er the student has passed the ? nal examination and passed the course.

Honors, Advanced Placement, and

Advanced-level Courses

Honors, advanced-level, and Advanced Placement (AP) courses provide rigorous and challenging studies for highly able and po- tentially high-achieving students who are capable or motivated to pursue rigorous and challenging instruction. Typically, students enroll in individual Honors, advanced-level, and AP courses and not in an Honors program as a whole.

Honors

Honors courses include course work in art, computer science, English, foreign languages, mathematics, music, science, and so- cial studies. ? e curriculum in each Honors course includes ap-quotesdbs_dbs27.pdfusesText_33

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