Registration for 10th – 12th graders
For the 2015-2016 School Year
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Registration Process
Students will register for classes with counselors through Social Studies classes
**All cards must be complete (14 classes and three electives listed in order of preference) and signed by
parent/guardian
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Registration Card Due Dates
11th Grade
10th Grade
9th Grade
February 4 ‐ 6
February 11 ‐ 13 February 18 – 20
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Registration Directions
• Make sure you have signed up for 14 classes (seven per semester)
• 14 classes should include both academic and elective classes
• Include elective choices in order of preference
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Must be filled
In completely!
Three
Electives
in order of
preference
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Recommendations
• Teacher recommendations are indicated on registration form
• If you would like to be placed in a different level, speak with your current
teacher and have them initial any changes
• Please attach a signed parent note to the registration card
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Graduation Requirements
SUBJECT
MINIMUM # OF CREDITS
English
4
Social Studies
3 • US History
•NSL Government
•Modern World History
Science
3
•Biology
•Physical Science
Mathematics
4 •Algebra
•Geometry
Physical Education
1
Health
.5 (10th grade)
Fine Arts
1
Technology
1
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Graduation Requirements
Program Completer Options
2 credits of world language
or
2 credits of advanced technology
or
4 credits of a
career development program
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Graduation Requirements
Students must earn a minimum of 22 credits
75 Student Service Learning Hours (SSL Hours)
Pass Maryland High School Assessments (HSA): •Algebra
•Biology
•English
• NSL
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Health Class – 10th Grade
• For rising 10th grade only
• Health is a semester (0.5 credit) classes, therefore, must be paired with
another 0.5 credit class, e.g., PE or art class
• Summer school options:
– Online Health class – Registration opens in early February
– MCPS Summer School – Registration opens in March/April
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College and Career Research (CCRD)
• For students who wish to participate in the CCRD program, you must:
- Enroll in the CCRD class in 11th grade
– Enroll in the 12th grade Career Seminar AND in triple period Site Based
Work Experience both semesters
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Internships
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For rising seniors only
Contact Ms. Colleen Kelly for an application
Register for a full year schedule
If the internship is approved, your schedule will be modified to include
your internship
• Some colleges like internships, some do not! – Check with your
prospective colleges
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MC Dual Enrollment
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Juniors and Seniors are eligible based on their cumulative GPA
Students can begin earning college credit while in high school
Grants available for students who qualify
Classes available during the day, at night, or online
See your counselor if you are interested
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Reminders
• Complete Registration card in PENCIL
• Make sure you have it SIGNED before turning it in
• Bring your completed card with you when you meet with your counselor
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Questions?
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