Welcome to Your
Sophomore Year
MARYLAND GRADUATION
REQUIREMENTS
Graduation
Requirements
26 Credits
Career Clusters
•Arts & Communications
•Business, Finance & Marketing
•Health & Human Services
•Science, Engineering
& Technology
A Completer Program
*Foreign Language
*Advanced Technology
*Career Technology Completer
*CCST
Must PASS State
Assessments
Service Learning
Projects
26 CREDITS
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English…………..…4
Mathematics……..…4
Social Studies….…...4
Science………….….3
Physical Education…1
Health………………1
Fine Arts……………1
Technology
Education…………..1
Total this side: 19
• Pathway
Requirements……7
– Freshman Seminar (1)
– Pathway Required
Courses (2)
– Completer Program (2
or more)
– Pathway Options (fills
in whatever is
remaining for 7
credits)
PROMOTION
• Cecil County Public Schools requires the following minimum number
of credits to advance from one grade to another:
• Grade 9 to 10 -- Five (5) Credits
– Two of the five credits must be earned in the following subjects:
English, science, math or social studies
• Grade 10 to 11 – Eleven (11) Credits
- Five of the twelve credits must be earned in the following subjects:
English, science, math or social studies
• Grade 11 to 12 – Eighteen (18) Credits
- Nine of the eighteen credits must be earned in the following
subjects: English, science, math or social studies
NCAA GUIDELINES
• The National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) has specific
guidelines for high school student athletes who wish to be eligible to
compete in college athletics. There are four basic criteria which
include:
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graduation from high school
minimum core grade-point average
minimum ACT or SAT scores
completion of 16 core courses
• Planning for college and college athletics begins in grade nine in order
to complete the core courses. Check with your guidance counselor or
the NCAA website for information concerning the specifics of the
above criteria.
• NCAA website: www.ncaaclearinghouse.net
Time to Make a
ENGLISH
• English 9
• English 10
• Honors English 10
MATHEMATICS
• Make a note of the Math class that
you are currently taking
• Follow the sequence to choose the
next course that you are taking
• If you wish to take more than one
math course, please write and circle
both of them in the appropriate place
on your registration sheet.
SOCIAL STUDIES
• Government
• World History
• Honors World History
SCIENCE
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Environmental Science
Biology
Honors Biology
One of the biology courses must be taken;
however, you can choose an additional science if
the purpose is to get in prerequisites for a future
course you wish to take. Choices are listed on
your registration sheet. Please check all
prerequisites.
PHYSICAL EDUCATION
• Personal Fitness
• Choice of:
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Aerobic Conditioning
Fitness Walking
Cross Training
Strength & Conditioning
HEALTH
• Health I
• Health II
FINE ARTS CHOICES
Many Fine Art courses do have fees
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Foundations of Art
Creative Crafts
Drawing I & II (after Foundations of Art)
2D & Graphic Design I & II
(after Foundations of Art)
• Drawing/Painting I & II
(after Foundations of Art)
• Sculpture & Ceramics I & II
(after Foundations of Art)
• Photo I & II (after Foundations of Art)
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Intro. to Dance
Theatre
Theatre Design
Band**
Jazz Ensemble
History of American Music
Chorus
Advanced Choral Ensemble
Guitar I & II
Music Keyboard
Band Front**
String Orchestra
**Summer Camp required
TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION
• Foundations of Technology and
Introduction to Design and Presentation OR
• Introduction to Engineering and Design
(after Algebra I or IB)
• Principles of Engineering (counted this year, but will
not count any longer)
COMPLETER PROGRAMS
• Check which completer plan you wish to
work towards.
• If there are courses available for you to take
your sophomore year, write them and circle
them on your registration sheet.
Foreign Language
(Counts in any cluster/pathway)
CHINESE
FRENCH
GERMAN
SPANISH
--You must complete at least two years in a
single foreign language if it is acting as
your completer.
Advanced Technology
• Design & CADD Technology I, II
• Energy & Power/Transportation Technology
(after you earn a full credit of Technology Education)
• Construction/Manufacturing Technology
(after you earn a full credit of Technology Education)
Career Technology Education
Completer Programs
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Finance & Accounting
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Office Administration
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Principles of Engineering (after completing Algebra I or IB)
Intro to Engineering Design (after completing Algebra I or IB)
Digital Electronics (after completing Algebra II and above courses)
Pro Start
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Intro to Science, Engineering, & Technology
Program Developer
Oracle I (after completing Algebra I or IB)
Project Lead the Way
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Intro to Business, Finance, & Marketing
Microsoft Professional I
Oracle Academy
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Intro to Business, Finance, & Accounting
Microsoft Professional I
Accounting I
Becoming a Food Service Professional I
Becoming a Food Service Professional II (after completing Food Service I)
Teacher Academy (may not be available)
– Human Growth & Development
– Teaching as a Profession (after or during Human Growth & Development)
School of Technology
Completers
• Allied Health
• Automotive
Technology
• Computer/Electronic
Technology
• Construction Trades
• Cosmetology
• Culinary Arts
• Electrical Trades
• Fire Science/Emergency
Medical Services
• Heavy Industrial
Maintenance
• HVAC Tech &
Plumbing
• Natural Resources
• Webmaster Technology
• Welding & Metals Tech
Clusters/Pathways
Arts and
Communications
Business, Finance,
& Marketing
Health &
Human Services
Science, Engineering
& Technology
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Digital Arts
Literary Arts
Performing Arts
Visual Communications
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Business Management
Finance
Marketing
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Education
Government/Public Services
Health Services/Consumer Services
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Construction, Manufacturing, & Engineering
Environmental, Agricultural & Natural Resources
Information Technology
PATHWAY REQUIRED
COURSES
• Check the Cluster you are entering. (If you
know which specific pathway you wish to
enter, please check that as well.)
• Look at the courses in your cluster and
choose which ones you wish to take.
• Write them and circle them on your
registration sheet.
PATHWAY OPTIONS
• This makes up the remaining credits needed
to total seven in this area.
• Should you choose a completer such as one
at the School of Technology, you will earn
most, if not all, of your credits by
completing those courses.
What do I want to take in the future?
• If there are courses that you want to take but
are not able to until your junior or senior
year, please make sure to check the
prerequisites and get them in your
sophomore schedule!
• List the courses you wish to take before you
graduate on your registration sheet.
• Follow teacher
recommendations for
course selection.
• Get involved in school
activities.
• Talk with your parents
about your schedule
• Ask questions!!!
• HAVE FUN!!
Any questions?