Course Selection Guide Information
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THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF CAROLINE COUNTY 204 Franklin Street Denton, Maryland 21629 410.479.1460 https://www.carolineschools.org/ Mr. James A. Newcomb, President Mrs. Donna L. DiGiacomo, Vice President Mrs. Louise M. Cheek, Member Mr. Richard Barton., Member Dr. Patricia W. Saelens, Superintendent of Schools SCHOOL DIRECTORY Colonel Richardson High School 25320 Richardson Road Federalsburg, MD 21632 410.479.3678 Dr. Nicole VonDenBosch, Principal Mrs. Cia North, School Counselor Ms. Jennifer Reed, School Counselor North Caroline High School 10990 River Road Ridgely, MD 21660 410.479.2332 Mr. Matthew Spiker, Principal Mrs. Virginia Belay, School Counselor Ms. Tricia Bolduc, School Counselor Mrs. Lori Crisafulli, School Counselor Ms. Jackie Holtzman, School Counselor Caroline Career and Technology Center 10855 Central Avenue Ridgely, MD 21660 410.479.0100 Mrs. Courtney Handte, Principal Mr. Bradley Plutschak, School Counselor Caroline County Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of sex, gender, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, ancestry, age, marital status, genetic information, sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by law in its programs and activities, and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. (Title 9 Coordinator: Dr. Derek Simmons) Table of Contents Caroline County Graduation Requirements ...................................................................................................... 1 Assessment Requirements for Graduation ....................................................................................................... 2 College & Career Readiness Requirement Options ........................................................................................... 2 Promotion & Graduation Requirements ........................................................................................................... 5 College & Career Readiness Requirements ....................................................................................................... 6 Academic Waivers ............................................................................................................................................ 6 Admission Requirements for State Universities & Colleges .............................................................................. 7 Articulation Agreements ................................................................................................................................... 7 Assessments ..................................................................................................................................................... 9 Balanced Curriculum ....................................................................................................................................... 10 Caroline County Career PathWays & Major Programs of Study ...................................................................... 11 Caroline County Career & Technology Completer Program Sequences .......................................................... 12 Caroline County Non-CTE Completer Program Sequences .............................................................................. 17 Enrollment Numbers ....................................................................................................................................... 18 Graduation Recognition .................................................................................................................................. 18 Maryland High School Certificate ................................................................................................................... 18 Maryland Scholars .......................................................................................................................................... 19 National Collegiate Athletic Association ......................................................................................................... 19 Service Learning .............................................................................................................................................. 19 Special Scheduling Considerations .................................................................................................................. 20 Students With Disabilities ............................................................................................................................... 20 Courses of Study ............................................................................................................................................. 21 English ............................................................................................................................................................. 21 Fine Arts .......................................................................................................................................................... 23 Mathematics ................................................................................................................................................... 28 Physical Education/Health .............................................................................................................................. 31 Science ............................................................................................................................................................ 32 Social Studies .................................................................................................................................................. 34 Technology...................................................................................................................................................... 37 World Languages ............................................................................................................................................................38 CTE Courses of Study....................................................................................................................................... 41 Construction & Development ......................................................................................................................... 42 Advanced Manufacturing Professionals (AMP) PathWay ................................................................................ 44 Consumer Services, Hospitality & Tourism ..................................................................................................... 45 Environmental, Agriculture & Natural Resources ........................................................................................... 48 Health & Biosciences ...................................................................................................................................... 49 Human Resource Services ............................................................................................................................... 52 Project Lead the Way Computer Science ........................................................................................................ 58 Manufacturing, Engineering & Technology.....................................................................................................................60 Transportation Technologies .......................................................................................................................... 61 Other Courses ................................................................................................................................................. 63 Caroline County Public Schools High School Plan of Study ............................................................................. 67 CAROLINE COUNTY COURSE AND CREDIT REQUIREMENTS FOR GRADUATION (For students entering Grade 9 in 2013-2014 school year and beyond) Core Subject Credits Required English 4 credits Mathematics 4 credits (Each student shall enroll in a mathematics course in - 1 credit in Algebra I each year of high school that the student attends up - 1 credit in Geometry to a maximum of 4 years) - 2 credits beyond Algebra I Science 3 credits - 1 credit in Biology - 2 credits that must include laboratory experience in any or all of the following areas: earth science, life sciences, physical sciences Social Studies 3 credits - 1 credit in U.S. History - 1 credit in World History - 1 credit in local, state, national government Financial Literacy 1 credit Additional Course and Credit Requirements Subject Area Credits Required Fine Arts 1 credit Physical Education 1 credit Health 1 credit Technology Education 1 credit Electives 3 credits AND 2 credits World Language OR Electives 3 credits AND 2 credits Advanced Technology OR CTE Completer Program Sequence (Credits may vary by CTE major) Students must meet all local school system requirements including attendance and service learning. 1 ASSESSMENT REQUIREMENTS FOR GRADUATION COLLEGE AND CAREER READINESS (CCR) REQUIREMENT OPTIONS In order to be deemed College and Career Ready, students must meet one of the folloWing requirements in each content area. 2 3 4 PROMOTION & GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS 1. Promotion from one grade to the next will require the accumulation of credits based on the following schedule. The accumulation of earned credits (core and elective credits) will determine promotion to the next grade. The following minimum number of credits are required: Grades 9 to 10 - Earn six (6) credits, three (3) of which must be in the “CORE” subject