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SCHEDULING & INFORMATION NIGHT

Class of 2027

NEW STUDENTS & FAMILY

Glenelg High School

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Graduation Requirements
Course Selection & Parent Responsibilities
Academy Programs
Course Registration Process
9th Grade Electives
Class Schedule & Typical 9th Grade Schedule
Attendance
Academic eligibility
Extracurriculars
Important Dates
Q & A

Contents

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Graduation Requirements

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graduation requirements

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Graduation Requirements

Students in Grade 9 in SY 2021–22 or Later

A minimum of 22 Credits

High School Assessments

75 Service Learning Hours

Career Preparation

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Graduation Requirements for Students in Grade 9 in

SY 2021–22 or Later

Subject	# of Credits	Subject	# of Credits
English	4	Health	1
Social Studies	3	Lifetime Fitness	0.5
Mathematics*	4	Comp. Science, Engineering, Tech. Ed.	1
Science	3	Program Choice	2 - 3
Fine Arts	1	Electives	1-3

The following Graduation Requirements for Students in Grade 9 in the School Year 2021–22 or Later

You will need four credits in English which will include:

• 1 credit in English 9

• 1 credit in English 10

• 1 credit in English 11

• 1 credit in English 12

3 Credits in Social Studies which will include:

• 1 in U.S. History

• 1 in Local, State, and National Government

• 1 in World History

For Mathematics you will need 4 credits

• 1 credit in Algebra I

• 1 credit in Geometry

• 2 credit beyond Geometry

In addition to this you will need 4 years of participation in high school. This means that HCPSS students will enroll in a mathematics course in each year of high school that the student attends in the HCPSS.

Science you will need to earn 3 credits in a laboratory-based science that are aligned to the Maryland Science Standards and the Maryland Integrated Science Assessment (MISA). Students may follow a variety of possible course sequences, but a student’s course sequence must offer a wide range of experiences that includes the following science disciplines

• Earth Space Science

• Life Science

• Physical Science (Chemistry and Physics)

Fine Arts 1 credit

Physical Education 1/2 credit, including: Lifetime Fitness

Health 1 credit, one half credit will be taken in grade 9 and the other half credit will be taken sometime in Grades 10-12

Computer Science, Engineering, or Technology Education 1 credit

Program Choice 2-3 credits - There are 2 Options: World Language, and Career Academy

Electives 1-3

ElE

Electilectives 1-3 credits to include courses beyond requirements

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High School Assessments

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Algebra

MCAP Assessment

English

MCAP Assessment

High School Assessment

Science

Government

Maryland Integrated Science Asssessment

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Program Choice Options

2 credits

World Language

(same language)

3 credits or more

Career & Technical Education Completer

Each student must complete a program choice to fulfill graduation requirements.

There are two options, you may choose from:

Option 1: World Language 2 Credits in the same World Language

Option 2: Is the Career Academy, State-approved Career and Technical Education Completer Program students will need 3 or more credits

It is recommended that students choosing this option also take two credits of World Language.

If you are interested in the Career and Technical Education please make sure that the courses associated with your Career Academy of choice are part of your four-year high school plan. You should be sure to complete the required prerequisites prior to beginning academy courses. Contact your school counselor for additional information.

ElE

Electilectives 1-3 credits to include courses beyond requirements

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Career Academies

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All academies meet graduation requirements

Locations:

Applications & Research Lab, Home School and HCC

24 Academies

Prepares students for college and careers

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Course Registration Process

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Course Selection Process

Middle School Teacher makes course recommendation

Parent confirms course requests online

Student reviews information with parents and selects elective courses and alternates

Middle School Counselor reviews requests

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Considerations in Course Selection Process

Talk with your child about goals for the next four years.
Review course recommendations and discuss the best course pathways for your child.
Take the most rigorous courses possible while maintaining balance, so that your student may enjoy other aspects of high school.
Consider your child’s interests

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9th Grade Electives

Advanced Research

Independent Research - G/T

CTE

Computer Science Principles - AP
Exploring Comp Science - Honors
Food and Nutrition Technology
Foundations of Technology
JROTC - Army
JROTC - Air Force
PLTW Intro to Eng Design - G/T
Principles of Java Programming-GT

English

Journalism
Yearbook

Fine Arts

Art I: Foundations of Studio Art
Dance
Band
Percussion Ensemble
Jazz Ensemble
Instrumental Ensemble
Chorus
Vocal Ensemble
String Ensemble
String Orchestra

Guitar
Music Technology
Music Theory
Piano
Theatre Arts
Theatre Company
Musical Theatre Company

World Language

American Sign Language
Italian
German
Latin
Russian
Chinese
French
Spanish

*Please review the course catalog for additional course information

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Class Schedule

Period	Start	End	Class Time
Period 1	7:25	8:15	50 minutes
Period 2	8:20	9:10	50 minutes
Period 3	9:15	10:05	50 minutes
Period 4A & 4B	10:10	12:25	Includes a 30 minute lunch
Period 5	12:25	1:15	50 minutes
Period 6	1:20	2:10	50 minutes

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Typical 9th Grade Schedule

English 9
United States History
Mathematics
Science
Health/ Lifetime Fitness
World Language (Program Choice)
Fine Art or Tech Ed

Student’s will choose

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Typical 9th Grade Schedule

English 9
United States History
Mathematics
Science
Health/ Lifetime Fitness
World Language (Program Choice)
Fine Art or Tech Ed

Attendance

We value you and want you to be successful.
It’s important to know that any student with unexcused absences of more than 10% of the course may be considered for denial of credit.

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Academic Eligibility

What do you need to be able to participate in all voluntary extracurricular activities?

You must maintain a 2.0 grade point average with no more than one failing grade for the marking period prior to the start of the activity
All incoming 9th graders are academically eligible for fall extracurricular activities

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Benefits of Extracurricular Activities for High School Students

Improved Academic Performance
Explore Interests and Create Broader Perspectives
Higher Self-esteem
Social Opportunities
Productive Breaks
Essential Life Skills
Resumes
University Applications

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Important Dates

1/17 /22 - All course requests and alternates are entered in Synergy/HCPSS Connect

1/17/23 - All Course Placement Review submitted (CPR)

06/06/23 - Rising 9th Grade Visit

06/08/23 - Scheduled courses for all students available via Synergy/HCPSS Connect

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Questions?

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Thank you for joining us!