Fallston High School Registration and Graduation Requirements Overview

FALLSTON HIGH SCHOOL REGISTRATION 2023-2024 RISING 10TH GRADERS This Photo by Unknown Author is licensed under CC BY-NC-ND

OBJECTIVE STUDENTS WILL BEGIN COURSE REGISTRATION STUDENTS WILL BEGIN COURSE REGISTRATION FOR THE NEXT ACADEMIC YEAR. FOR THE NEXT ACADEMIC YEAR. Begin/Complete Registration Form with teacher input 1. Obtain Parent Approval 2. Enter Courses online after meeting with your School Counselor. 3.

SCHOOL COUNSELORS Ms. Jessica Piazza A-G (Jessica.Piazza@hcps.org) Mr. Rob Costante H-O (Robert.Costante@hcps.org) Ms. Amber Pomles P-Z (Amber.pomles@hcps.org)

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS OVERVIEW Credits Completer Program Career Pathway Service-Learning Hours Standardized Assessments

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS How many credits have you earned already? Access your transcript on your HAC account How many do you need to qualify for graduation? Use this presentation as a guide

Credits 9 10 11 12 English English 4 credits 4 credits *Math *Math 4 credits 4 credits English I English I English II English II English III English III English IV English IV IPC or IPC or Chemistry or Chemistry or Physics Physics Science Science 3 credits 3 credits Biology Biology Social Social Studies Studies 3 credits 3 credits World World History History U. S. U. S. History History American American Government Government Regular, Honors and Advanced Placement (AP) levels are offered in different content areas. Please refer to Content Area Registration Resources for more information. Honors and AP are weighted courses AP courses follow curriculum set by College Board

Credits 9 10 11 12 PE PE PE 9 PE 9 Credit Credit credit credit 1 credit 1 credit Health Health credit credit Health Health Credit Credit Health II Health II Credit Credit Fine Art Fine Art 1 credit 1 credit Technology Technology FOT or PLTW or AP FOT or PLTW or AP Computer Science Computer Science Principles Principles FOT FOT 1 Credit 1 Credit

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ON CREDITS Math Math World Languages World Languages Students who take level 1 language in middle school from the 2016-2017 school year onward can earn a high school credit and count towards 1 of 2 credits in the completer program requirement. 4-year Colleges/Universities prefer and sometimes require that students to take 2 years at the high school level, up to level 3. Students who take Algebra I or Geometry in middle school from the 2016-2017 school year onward can earn high school math credits towards the 4 required for graduation. By MD Law, students must still enroll in a math class every school year.

Choosing A Completer Program For Graduation 9 10 11 12 Completer Program Completer Program Three Options Three Options Two years of the same Foreign Language *Foreign *Foreign Language Language 2 2- -3 Advanced Tech Courses 3 Advanced Tech Courses **2025 and 2026 will require 3 Advanced Tech courses Advanced Advanced Tech Tech Four courses in an approved program Career Sequence Career Sequence

Which CAREER PATHWAY Which CAREER PATHWAY will you choose? will you choose? 9 10 11 12 Must complete 4 courses within a pathway Must complete 4 courses within a pathway between 9th between 9th- -12th grade 12th grade Chosen in 10th grade from FHS Career Pathway sheet

SERVICE LEARNING HOURS 75 service learning hours are required by the Maryland State Department 75 service learning hours are required by the Maryland State Department of Education. of Education. HCPS embeds SL hours into the curriculum. HCPS embeds SL hours into the curriculum. HCPS students receive 25 SL hours each year of attendance 6 HCPS students receive 25 SL hours each year of attendance 6th th 12 grade. grade. 12th th

HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION ASSESSMENT REQUIREMENTS During the 2021-2022 school year, students enrolled in an ELA/L 10, Algebra I, Biology, or Government course will be required to take, yet not required to pass, the current assessments for graduation. Students must pass the respective course. Math: MCAP Algebra I Social Studies: HSA Government English: MCAP English 10 Science: Biology

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FUTURE NORTH STAR CONSIDERATIONS With North Star, we are hoping to achieve the following goals: Star North Star graduate outcomes: North Star graduate outcomes: 1. Students complete college-level work while in high school 1. Advanced Placement 2. International Baccalaureate 3. Career and Technology Education (CTE) Programs Improve the likelihood of degree attainment for students choosing a college path. Improve Reduce Reduce cost to families for students seeking degrees. 2. Students earn college credit while in high school 1. Dual enrollment (HCC) Reduce Reduce the cost of earning career credentials. 3. Students obtain a career credential while in high school 1. Career certification 2. Career licensure 3. Technical Skills Assessments Ensure students are prepared to enter the workforce with a "good" job following graduation. Ensure Increase the variety of paths a student can take to personalize his or her journey to career success. Increase

CAREER & TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION PROGRAMS-CTE S Opportunities Opportunities To lead students into immediate entry into career Provides a solid foundation for advanced post-secondary studies Earn college credits through dual enrollment Earn industry specific certifications Work Study and Apprenticeships Advanced Tech PLTW 1. Technology Education Business Management Accounting and Finance 2. Business 3. Family and Consumer Science Food & Beverage Management

PROJECT LEAD THE WAY Course Progression 9th Grade: Introduction to Engineering 11th Grade: Digital Electronics Civil Engineering 10th Grade: Principles of Engineering and Introduction to Engineering if not taken in 9th grade Pre-requisite: Trig. or concurrently enrolled in Trig. and 12th Grade: Engineering Design and Development ***Introduction to Engineering fulfills the MD and HCPS Technology graduation requirement. Introduction to Engineering fulfills the MD and HCPS Technology graduation requirement.

PROJECT LEAD THE WAY Introduction to Engineering and Design Principles of Engineering Overview of engineering and engineering technology Exposes students to major concepts they will encounter in a postsecondary engineering course of study Topics will include: mechanisms, energy, statics, materials, and kinematics Develop problem-solving skills and apply knowledge of research and design to create solutions to various challenges Emphasizes the development of design Hands-on projects, utilizing engineering standards and applications First course in Project Lead the Way- students interested in pursuing engineering Meets Technology graduation Meets Technology graduation requirement requirement **3rd and 4th Courses in PLTW are TBD

DUAL ENROLLMENT Dual Enrollment High school student taking courses at high school and college simultaneously; Dually enrolled. College Credit only: Student takes college course at HCC, but it does not go onto high school transcript. High school and college class are separate. Student will send both high school transcript and college transcript when applying to college in senior year. Dual Credit: Student takes a course through HCC. Course fulfills an HCPS graduation requirement and goes onto HCPS transcript. College course GPA and grade will factor into high school GPA and rank. (use HCPS approved list of classes to make selection) Benefits of taking Dual Enrollment Earn college credits for FREE Gain college experience

LOOKING AHEAD Scheduling Options for 12 Scheduling Options for 12th th grade grade Scheduling Options for 11 Scheduling Options for 11th th Grade Grade Full-time taking 8 Courses and take College Credit only courses at HCC Early Graduation 8 courses and take College Credit only courses at HCC Part-time Enrollment (2-4 credit at FHS) Take College Credit only Courses at HCC Take Dual Transfer credit courses to fulfill graduation requirements English 101 or 102 fulfills English IV Business 101 and 203 complete the Business Management and/or Accounting CTE Program 8 courses and take Dual Transfer Credit Courses to fulfill graduation requirements History 104 fulfills US History requirement History 104 in Fall Semester/Sociology 101 in Spring Semester Must apply through HCPS Student Enrollment Options Students must have 2.0 GPA and 90% attendance

COURSE CONSIDERATIONS Consider your choices carefully. Consult with teachers and parents to determine which courses are the most appropriate Reach out to your counselor with specific questions or for help Alternate elective choices may be used in place of first elective choice, if needed. Points to Consider: Points to Consider: Grades (Quarter 1 & 2) Study Habits/Organizational skills Willingness to challenge yourself Maintaining balance in your schedule Questions to ask yourself: Questions to ask yourself: Which program sounds most interesting? What do I want to do after graduation? Will my choice help me with my post-secondary plans? What classes are required to graduate? What classes do I want to take that are interesting?

SELECTING COURSES & SCHEDULE CHANGES Selecting courses requires attention and commitment Selecting courses requires attention and commitment Alternates are considered selected courses, and are utilized when there are conflicts in a schedule Alternates are considered selected courses, and are utilized when there are conflicts in a schedule Master schedule is built on students course requests Master schedule is built on students course requests Schedule changes will not be honored except for following reasons: Schedule changes will not be honored except for following reasons: To meet To meet graduation graduation requirements requirements To correct an To correct an error on the error on the school s part school s part Completion of Completion of summer school summer school course course Course pre Course pre- - requisite not met requisite not met Facilitated by Facilitated by administration administration

RESOURCES TO HELP ME SELECT MY CLASSES Use the resources on our website: SEO Scheduling Options SEO Scheduling Options- - Fallston High school resource sheet Fallston High school resource sheet Options for Early College Admissions Access NorthStar Dual Enrollment Checklist NorthStar Dual Enrollment Checklist Process to apply for HCPS application and complete the HCC steps to apply for college classes Fallston High School Enrollment Options Process Fallston High School Enrollment Options Process Steps to apply for early college admissions and early graduation Fallston High School Department Course Sequence Mapping Fallston High School Department Course Sequence Mapping Mapping of course progression in each subject area and elective options within each department Course Descriptions

REGISTRATION TIMELINE January 13th January 13th: Counselor Presentations to each grade level during PAWSE. Homeroom teachers will distribute forms Check registration resources, talk with your parents, talk with your teachers, consult your counselor and make course selection and program decisions for next year January 23 January 23rd rd March 3 students during English classes for individual conferences to review students course selections. Students will input course requests. March 3rd rd: : Counselors meet with April: April: Course Verifications will be emailed to students, final opportunity to verify correct course registration and request a course change.