QHS Course Selection Pathways Booklet 2015
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QHS Course Selection Pathways Booklet 2015
QHS Course Selection Pathways Booklet 2015 - 2016 Course requests will be completed online through the Aspen Student Portal. March 23 – April 6, 2015 Finding the Aspen Student Portal: Go to http://aspen.quincypublicschools.com/aspen Enter the student’s ID number as the Login ID or From the Quincy Public Schools website at www.quincypublicschools.com Go to Parent Links on the right choose Aspen ~ Student Portal to locate a link to the address above. Enter the student’s ID number as the Login ID After logging into the Student Portal choose My Info top tab Requests side tab Follow Instructions visible on the top of the screen when the course selection window is open March -23 Finding Program of Studies on our website: Log on to the Quincy Public Schools website at www.quincypublicschools.com Go to Schools High Schools choose high school choose Course Selection 2015-16 (on left). Course Eligibility Requirements Prerequisites: Students must pass each year of a course within the subject area before taking the next course in the sequence. To continue in each sequential course of studies, a student should attain teacher approval or the following: Honors level: Minimum grade 75 Advanced level: Minimum grade 80 To advance to a higher level of studies a student should attain teacher approval or: A final average of 90 or higher at the Standard level to move to Honors A final average of 90 or higher at the Honors level to move to Advanced Some courses may have additional pre-requisites. See course description for additional information. Quincy High School Main Office: (617) 376-3355 Student Support Services Office: (617) 376-3351 Lawrence Taglieri, Principal, Quincy High School [email protected] Ellen Murray, Assistant Principal Kevin Carey, Dean Steven Johnston, Dean Karen McPartlin, Dean Ellen Sullivan, Dean Paula McGeady, Department Head, Student Support Services [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Should you have questions, feel free to call the departmental phone numbers listed below, and speak to a department head, who will be happy to answer your questions and assist you. DEPARTMENT DEPARTMENT HEAD Career & Technical Education Rebecca McInnis English Michael Ellis English Language Learners Kathleen Harrison, Acting 617-376-3386 [email protected] Foreign Language Edie Boynton 617-376-3365 [email protected] Mathematics Virginia Snell 617-376-3398 [email protected] Science Edward Smith 617-376-3366 [email protected] Social Studies Kevin Bell Special Education Lorraine Kusy Teen Mothers Program Noreen O’Connell REV.. 03-06-15 PHONE/EMAIL 617-376-3324 [email protected] 617-376-3385 [email protected] 617-376-3368 [email protected] 617-376-3340 [email protected] 617-984-8704 [email protected] Selecting your courses This booklet includes the typical course pathways available to students entering Quincy High School. When selecting courses students should take into account the graduation requirements and the academic requirements necessary for their anticipated career path. Also included are the Quincy High School graduation requirements, promotion requirements and minimum four-year college admission requirements. Questions regarding course selection should be directed to the student’s current school counselor or the specific academic department head listed on the previous page. It is recommended that students and parents review, modify and accept the recommendations of their classroom teachers and/or school counselors by the assigned deadline on the front cover. 1. Begin by reviewing the courses in this booklet. Course descriptions and additional information is available in the Program of Studies which is available on our website. Finding Program of Studies on our website: Go to the Quincy Public Schools website at www.quincypublicschools.com Choose Schools High Schools choose high school choose Course Selection 2015-16 (on left). Instructions for choosing Course Requests Online 1. After logging into the Student Portal choose My Info top tab Requests side tab 2. At the top of the Requests page, please read and follow the instructions in the Instructions box for entering your ‘requests’. Note: If any of your courses are recommended by your teachers, they will automatically appear as requests when you first view the Requests page. 3. In the Primary requests box, click Select in the different subject areas to view or choose your courses For example, to view what is offered for Social Studies courses, click Select to the left of Social Studies. A new window will open and all the courses that are available will be listed. The course recommended by your teacher will be checked and the Status will be Recommended. If the is gray, student cannot change the teacher recommendation. If you wish to choose another course that is listed, make a note in the Notes for counselor box on the Requests page. Your requests are automatically saved after you enter them on the Requests page. Your counselor can view them anytime. 4. Students must select exactly 36 credits worth of courses 5. After you complete entering your requests, click Post at the bottom of the page. This lets your counselor know that you are finished entering requests. If you have not selected enough courses to satisfy requirements for your academic track, the system lets you know which area you need to make more requests in. Please verify that you have 36 credits QUINCY HIGH SCHOOL Page 3 of 16 School Year 2015-2016 Graduation Requirements 1. All students must pass the English, Mathematics, and Science Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS). 2. Each student must acquire a minimum in the subjects listed below. Additional courses in each sequence will be required to meet the 120 credits minimum graduation requirement at Quincy High School. To be eligible for graduation, students must take sequences in at least 4 major subject areas, or equivalent Technical majors. Sequences are to be selected from Business Technology, English, Foreign Languages, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, or Technical Programs. SUBJECT ENGLISH FOREIGN LANGUAGE ** MATHEMATICS SCIENCE SOCIAL STUDIES *PHYSICAL EDUCATION MUST TAKE 4 YEARS 2 YEARS 3 YEARS 3 YEARS 4 YEARS 4 YEARS MUST ACQUIRE CREDITS 20 10 15 15 20 4 *ROTC credits include Physical Education requirement credits ** Mathematics-Fifteen (15) credits required in mathematics. Ten (10) of the fifteen (15) credits in mathematics are to come from the Mathematics Program of Studies. The additional five (5) credits should come from mathematics, business mathematics, or Accounting. Students are encouraged to take computer science courses; however, these courses may only be taken in addition to the fifteen (15) credits required in mathematics. Students enrolled in Career Major programs must meet the requirements for English, mathematics, science, social studies, and must pass their three (3) year occupational sequence. The proper sequence in terms of years and accumulated credits must be taken. 3. All students are required to take and pass 2 years of foreign language during their freshman and sophomore years. Promotion Requirements 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Most high school subjects are worth five (5) credits each for a full year. In grades nine (9) and ten (10) a minimum of five (5) subjects, for a total of 25 credits must be passed per year. In grades 11 and 12, a minimum of seven (7) subjects for a total of 35 credits per year must be passed. A student must pass at least five subjects, for a minimum of 25 credits, to achieve grade 10 status. A student must accumulate 50 credits to arrive at grade 11 status. A student must accumulate 85 credits to arrive at grade 12 status. A minimum of 120 credits is required for graduation. There are certain subjects students must take in order to achieve the above-mentioned credits and be eligible for graduation. Information for Parents of College Bound Students In general, colleges require 16 high school units to be taken in grades 9, 10, 11, and 12. A unit is the equivalent of taking a subject for a full school year, one class period per cycle. Electives should be selected to meet specific college requirements. This Program of Studies contains the courses usually required for admissions to college, but college catalogues should be consulted for possible variations. Five (5) credits are equivalent to one (1) college entrance unit. It is recommended that students planning to attend a college/university for a baccalaureate degree should enroll in the following subjects: 4 years of English, 3 years of college math, 4 years of laboratory science, 4 years of social studies, and 3 years of foreign language. These subjects should be considered minimum college application requirements. All members of the class of 2003 and beyond are required to pass two years of a foreign language during their freshman and sophomore years. Accelerated and/or advanced placement (per College Entrance Examination Board) courses are offered for students who can undertake advanced work in English, mathematics, science, or social studies. It is possible to elect a business technology or a technical sequence and achieve entrance requirements for certain colleges. QUINCY HIGH SCHOOL Page 4 of 16 School Year 2015-2016 QUINCY HIGH SCHOOL The Course Selection Chart shown below is designed to assist parents and students in selecting one or more courses that align with the English Department. Please note that students must pass a full year of English (5 credits) every year; accumulating 20 credits to qualify for graduation. The chart represents a suggested sequence of courses in the English Department by level. Students are required to meet all prerequisites and must obtain parent and teacher approval. Further information is available in the Program of Studies online at www.quincypublicschools.com under QHS Guidance. See front cover for detailed location instructions. ENGLISH CCP Student Assigned by ELL Teacher 0198 English Language & Literature 1 COLLEGE & CAREER PREP HONORS ADVANCED/AP Grade 9 Grade 9 Grade 9 0102 English 9 0103 English 9 0104 English 9 Grade 10 Grade 10 0199 English Language & Literature 2 Grade 10 0112 English 10 0113 English 10 0114 English 10 Grade 11 Grade 11 Grade 11 0122 English 11 0123 English 11 0124 AP Language and Composition Grade 12 Grade 12 Grade 12 0132 English 12 0133 English 12 0134 AP Literature and Composition or Two half-year electives excluding 0142 and 0150 Grade 11 & 12 Electives Half-Year 2.5 credits 0175 Film Studies (CCP); 0165 Sights, Sounds in Poetry (CCP); 0176 Film Studies (H); 0166 Sights, Sounds in Poetry (H); 0142 Journalism (H); 0150 Creative Writing (H); Grade 12 Full-Year Electives 5 credits 0143 Pony Express/Journalism (H); 0153 Creative Writing Plus (H) QUINCY HIGH SCHOOL Page 5 of 16 School Year 2015-2016 QUINCY HIGH SCHOOL The Course Selection Chart shown below is designed to assist parents and students in selecting one or more courses that align with the standards of the Math Department. Please note that students must pass each year of a mathematics course before taking the next sequential course. Students must take three full years of Math (5 credits); accumulating 15 credits to qualify for graduation. A fourth year of Math is recommended. The chart represents a suggested sequence of courses in the Math Department by level. Students are required to meet all pre-requisites and must obtain parent and teacher approval. Please refer to the Program of Studies for course descriptions. Further information is available in the Program of Studies online at www.quincypublicschools.com under QHS Guidance. See front cover for detailed location instructions. MATH COLLEGE & CAREER PREP HONORS ADVANCED/AP ADVANCED/AP Grade 9 Grade 9 Grade 9 Grade 9 1002 Algebra 1 Grade 10 1012 Geometry 1003 Algebra 1 1014 Geometry and 1011 Algebra Boost Grade 10 Grade 10 1013 Geometry 1024 Algebra 2 Grade 11 1022 Algebra 2 Grade 11 1023 Algebra 2 1004 Algebra 1 Grade 10 1013 Geometry and 1024 Algebra 2 or 1014 Geometry and 1024 Algebra 2 Grade 11 Grade 11 1025 Pre-calculus 1025 Pre-calculus Grade 12 Grade 12 Grade 12 1032 Algebra 3 & Trigonometry or 1052 Pre-Calculus Grade 12 Gr. 10, 11, & 12 Electives: Full Year 5 credits Gr. 10, 11 Gr. 10, 11, 12 Gr. 11, 12 QUINCY HIGH SCHOOL 1064 AP Calculus A/B or 1053 Calculus (Honors) 1063 Pre-Calculus 1064 AP Calculus A/B Or 1053 Calculus (Honors) 1092 Introduction to Programming & Statistics A 1190 Mathematics Independent Study H 1097 AP Computer Science A 1114 AP Statistics A Page 6 of 16 School Year 2015-2016 QUINCY HIGH SCHOOL The Course Selection Chart shown below is designed to assist parents and students in selecting one or more courses that align with the Science Department. Please note that students must take three full years of Science (5 credits); accumulating 15 credits to qualify for graduation. It is strongly recommended that students preparing for college follow a four-year sequence of science courses, usually a ninth grade science, biology, chemistry, and physics, at the honors or advanced level. The chart represents a suggested sequence of courses in the Science Department by level. Students are required to meet all pre-requisites and must obtain parent and teacher approval. Further information is available in the Program of Studies online at www.quincypublicschools.com under QHS Guidance. See front cover for detailed location instructions. SCIENCE COLLEGE & CAREER PREP HONORS Grade 9 Grade 9 2092 Life & Physical Science Grade 10 2012 Biology or 2007 Conceptual Biology Grade 11 2022 Chemistry or 2020 Chemistry for Changing Times Grade 12 2032 Physics or 2730 Principles of Technology ADVANCED Advanced Accelerated (test into) Grade 9 2063 Earth & Physical Science 2065 Earth & Physical Science Grade 10 Grade 10 2013 Biology 2014 Biology Grade 11 Grade 11 2023 Chemistry 2024 Chemistry Grade 12 Grade 12 2033 Physics 2035 AP Physics 1 Grade 9 2014 Biology Grade 10 2024 Chemistry Grade 11 2035 AP Physics 1 Grade 12 Advanced Placement science from below Gr. 11 & 12 Electives; Full-Year: 2072 Marine Science (CCP); 2082 Horticulture (CCP) ; 2083 Horticulture (H); 2051 Meteorology (H) 2832 Human Anatomy (CCP), 2845 Anatomy and Physiology (H) 2045 AP Chemistry (A), 2046 AP Biology (A), 2047 AP Physics 2 (A), 2048 AP Environmental Science (A) QUINCY HIGH SCHOOL Page 7 of 16 School Year 2015-2016 QUINCY HIGH SCHOOL The Course Selection Chart shown below is designed to assist parents and students in selecting one or more courses that align with the Social Studies Department. Please note that students must pass a full year of Social Studies (5 credits) every year; accumulating 20 credits to qualify for graduation. The chart represents a suggested sequence of courses in the Social Studies Department by level. Students are required to meet all pre-requisites and must obtain parent and teacher approval. Further information is available in the Program of Studies online at www.quincypublicschools.com under QHS Guidance. See front cover for detailed location instructions. SOCIAL STUDIES COLLEGE & CAREER PREP Honors Advanced Grade 9 Grade 9 Grade 9 3102 World History 3103 World History 3104 World History Grade 10 Grade 10 Grade 10 3012 Modern World 3016 US History I 3013 Modern World 3017 US History I 3014 Modern World 3018 US History I Grade 11 Grade 11 Grade 11 3022 US History 2 Grade 12 3092 Post WW II PLUS another 2.5 course: 3031 Contemporary Issues 3095 Asian World 3142 Intro Criminal Law 3745 Human Behavior 3023 US History 2 Grade 12 3093 Post WW II PLUS another 2.5 course 3032 Contemporary Issues 3096 Asian World 3143 Intro Criminal Law 3746 Human Behavior 3024 AP US History Grade 12 3065 AP US Government & Politics or 3035 AP Modern European History or 3054 AP Psychology or 3063 AP Economics Grade 12 Students must take Post WW II History plus another 2.5 required course to total 5 credits. Gr. 11 & 12 Electives; Full-Year: 5 credits 3034 Modern European History (H)*, 3035 AP Modern European History* 3052 Psychology (CCP), 3053 Psychology (H), 3054 AP Psychology (A) 3082 U.S. Government (S), 3083 U.S. Government (H) 3062 Economics (H), 3063 AP Economics (A) 3065 AP U.S. Government and Politics (A)* Gr. 11 & 12 Electives; Half-Year: 2.5 credits 3031 Contemporary Issues (CCP)*, 3032 Contemporary Issues (H)* 3095 Asian World (CCP), 3096 Asian World (H) 3142 Introduction to Criminal Law (CCP), 3143 Introduction to Criminal Law (H) 3745 Human Behavior (CCP), 3746 Human Behavior (H) *Grade 12 Only QUINCY HIGH SCHOOL Page 8 of 16 School Year 2015-2016 The Course Selection Chart shown below is designed to assist parents and students in selecting one or more courses that align with the Foreign Language Department. Please note that students are required to pass a two-year sequence of a Foreign Language (5 credits); accumulating 10 credits to qualify for graduation. It should be noted that all Massachusetts state colleges/universities include 2 years of high school foreign language study as an admission requirement. Most private colleges/universities seek 3 or more years of preparation in this area. The chart represents a suggested sequence of courses in the Foreign Language Department by level. Students are required to meet all pre-requisites and must obtain parent and teacher approval. Further information is available in the Program of Studies online at www.quincypublicschools.com under QHS Guidance. See front cover for detailed location instructions. FOREIGN LANGUAGE FRENCH CCP Advanced Honors 4112 French 1 4122 French 2 4132 French 3 4142 French 4 4113 French 1 4123 French 2 4133 French 3 4143 French 4 4114 French 1 A 4124 French 2 A 4134 French 3 A 4144 French 4 AP ITALIAN CCP Honors 4312 Italian 1 4322 Italian 2 4332 Italian 3 4342 Italian 4 4313 Italian 1 4323 Italian 2 4333 Italian 3 4343 Italian 4 Advanced 4324 Italian 2A 4334 Italian 3A 4344 Italian 4AP SPANISH Honors CCP Advanced 4513 Spanish 1 4523 Spanish 2 4533 Spanish 3 4543 Spanish 4 4553 Spanish 5 4512 Spanish 1 4522 Spanish 2 4532 Spanish 3 4542 Spanish 4 4552 Spanish 5 4524 Spanish 2A 4534 Spanish 3A 4546 Spanish 4A 4554 AP Spanish 5 MANDARIN CCP 4612 Mandarin 1 4622 Mandarin 2 4632 Mandarin 3 4642 Mandarin 4 4613 Mandarin 1 4623 Mandarin 2 4633 Mandarin 3 4643 Mandarin 4 Honors LATIN 4413 Latin 1 4423 Latin 2 4433 Latin 3 4443 Latin 4 QUINCY HIGH SCHOOL Advanced Honors 4644 AP Chinese Language Advanced 4424 Latin 2A 4434 Latin 3A 4444 Latin 4AP Page 9 of 16 School Year 2015-2016 QUINCY HIGH SCHOOL The Course Selection Chart shown below is designed to assist parents and students in selecting one or more courses that align with the English Language Learner interest areas. Please note that it is not necessary to take ALL THE COURSES listed under a specific pathway. The chart represents “suggested” courses. Further information is available in the Program of Studies online at www.quincypublicschools.com under QHS Guidance. See front cover for detailed location instructions ENGLISH LANGUAGE LEARNERS ELL ENGLISH Department head approval required LEVEL 0 – 1 0290 Beginning 0291 Beginning 0292 Beginning 0278 Skills 1 0279 Literacy 1 0289 Literacy 2 LEVEL 2 0283 Low Intermediate 0284 Low Intermediate 0288 Skills 2 0299 Literacy 3 LEVEL 3 0293 Intermediate 0294 Intermediate 0298 Skills 3 0209 Literacy 4 LEVEL 4 0296 Advanced 0297 Advanced ELL MATHEMATICS Department head approval required 1280 ELL Math S 1281 ELL Math H Note: These are transitional courses for ELL students. A placement test is required to determine student placement or when student is ready to be placed into a regular math program. ELL SCIENCE ELL SOCIAL STUDIES Department head approval required Department head approval required 2280 ELL Science 2011 ELL Biology 2018 ELL Foundations of Natural Science 3280 ELL Civics S 3279 ELL Modern World 3281 ELL US History 3283 ELL American Growth 3278 ELL World History NOTE: English Language Learners are tested for proficiency to determine their starting point and course placement. ELL students transition from beginner, low intermediate, intermediate, and advanced courses. Once a student has finished this progression they are put into regular course programs. Students may start at any given level as determined by proficiency and department head. QUINCY HIGH SCHOOL Page 10 of 16 School Year 2015-2016 QUINCY HIGH SCHOOL Every incoming grade nine student is scheduled into Freshman Seminar **. Each term showcases the technical areas at Quincy High School and challenges students to develop skills necessary to compete in the 21 st Century. Information is available in the Program of Studies online at www.quincypublicschools.com under QHS Guidance. See front cover for detailed location instructions. Career Vocational Technical Education Majors Select Technical Majors to choose a Career Pathway course. o Most other Suggested Courses can be found in Business/Tech Electives. Career and Technical Education Majors are 2 and 3 year sequential programs. Automotive Technology Carpentry Technology (continued) Career Pathway 7111/7112 Automotive Technology 1 CCP/H 7114/7115 Automotive Technology 2 CCP/H 7117/7118 Automotive Technology 3 CCP/H (10) (15) (15) Suggested Courses: 5140 CAD/Blueprint Reading CCP 5012 Computer Applications 1 CCP 5232/5233 Entrepreneurship CCP/H 5304 Welding Technology Intro CCP 5088 Financial Literacy H Credits (2.5) (2.5) (2.5) (5) (2.5) Grade Level 9, 10, 11, 12 9, 10, 11, 12 9, 10, 11, 12 10, 11, 12 11, 12 Broadcasting Technology Career Pathway 7140/7141 Broadcasting Technology 1 CCP/H 7143/7144 Broadcasting Technology 2 CCP/H 7146/7147 Broadcasting Technology 3 CCP/H 7148/7149 Broadcasting Major CCP/H (5) (10) (10) (10) Suggested Courses: 5012 Computer Applications 1 CCP 5232/5233 Entrepreneurship CCP/H 5076 Public Speaking H 5088 Financial Literacy H 0175 Film Studies CCP 0150 Creative Writing H Credits (2.5) (2.5) (2.5) (2.5) (2.5) (2.5) Grade Level 9, 10, 11, 12 9, 10, 11, 12 11, 12 11, 12 11, 12 11, 12 Business Technology Career Pathway 7120/7121 Business Technology 1 S/H 7123/7124 Business Technology 2 S/H 7126/7127 Business Technology 3 S/H (5) (10) (10) Suggested Courses: Grade Level 5012 Computer Applications 1 CCP 9, 10, 11, 12 5140 CAD/Blueprint Reading CCP 9, 10, 11, 12 5232/5233 Entrepreneurship CCP/H 9, 10, 11, 12 5304 Welding Technology Intro CCP 10, 11, 12 5088 Financial Literacy H 11, 12 6212/6213 Art 1 CCP/H 9, 10, 11, 12 5076 Public Speaking H 11, 12 5212/5213 International Business CCP/H 11, 12 Credits (2.5) (2.5) (2.5) (5) (2.5) (5) (2.5) (2.5) Carpentry Technology Career Pathway 7130/7131 Carpentry 1 CCP/H 7133/7134 Carpentry 2 CCP/H 7136/7137 Carpentry 3 CCP/H QUINCY HIGH SCHOOL (5) (10) (10) Suggested Courses: 5012 Computer Applications 1 CCP 5140 CAD/Blueprint Reading CCP 5232/5233 Entrepreneurship CCP/H 5304 Welding Technology Intro CCP 5088 Financial Literacy H 6212/6213 Art 1 CCP/H Grade Level 9, 10, 11, 12 9, 10, 11, 12 9, 10, 11, 12 10, 11, 12 11, 12 9, 10, 11, 12 Credits (2.5) (2.5) (2.5) (5) (2.5) (5) Culinary Arts Career Pathway 7160/7161 Culinary Arts 1 CCP/H 7163/7164 Culinary Arts 2 CCP/H 7166/7167 Culinary Arts 3 CCP/H (5) (15) (15) Suggested Courses: 5012 Computer Applications 1 CCP 5232/5233 Entrepreneurship CCP/H 6212/6213 Art 1 CCP/H 2082 Horticulture CCP 5088 Financial Literacy H 5076 Public Speaking H Credits (2.5) (2.5) (5) (5) (2.5) (2.5) Grade Level 9, 10, 11, 12 9, 10, 11, 12 9, 10, 11, 12 10, 11, 12 11, 12 11, 12 Early Education and Care Career Pathway 7261/7262 Health and Human Services CCP/H 7281/7282 Early Education and Care 1 CCP/H 7284/7285 Early Education and Care 2 CCP/H (5) (10) (15) Suggested Courses: 5012 Computer Applications 1 CCP 5232/5233 Entrepreneurship CCP/H 5088 Financial Literacy H 5076 Public Speaking H 3052/3053 Psychology CCP/H 3745/3746 Human Behavior CCP/H 6212/6213 Art 1 CCP/H Credits (2.5) (2.5) (2.5) (2.5) (5) (2.5) (5) Grade Level 9, 10, 11, 12 9, 10, 11, 12 11, 12 11, 12 11, 12 11, 12 9, 10, 11, 12 Electrical Technology Career Pathway 7170/7171 Electrical Technology 1 CCP/H 7173/7174 Electrical Technology 2 CCP/H 7176/7177 Electrical Technology 3 CCP/H (5) (5) (5) Suggested Courses: 5140 CAD/Blueprint Reading CCP 5012 Computer Applications 1 CCP 5232/5233 Entrepreneurship CCP/H 5304 Welding Technology Intro CCP 5088 Financial Literacy H Credits (2.5) (2.5) (2.5) (5) (2.5) Page 11 of 16 Grade Level 9, 10, 11, 12 9, 10, 11, 12 9, 10, 11, 12 10, 11, 12 11, 12 School Year 2015-2016 Career Vocational Technical Education Majors (Continued) Engineering Technology / Project Lead the Way Career Pathway 7249 Intro to Engineering Design H 7248 Principles of Engineering A 7253 Biotechnical Engineering A 7254 Civil Engineering & Architecture A 7255 Digital Electronics A 7259 Engineering Design & Development A Suggested Courses: Grade Level 5012 Computer Applications 1 CCP 9, 10, 11, 12 5140 CAD/Blueprint Reading CCP 9, 10, 11, 12 5232/5233 Entrepreneurship CCP/H 9, 10, 11, 12 5304 Welding Technology Intro CCP 10, 11, 12 5088 Financial Literacy H 11, 12 7256 Computer Integrated Manufacturing A 11, 12 (5) (5) (5) (5) (5) (5) Credits (2.5) (2.5) (2.5) (5) (2.5) (5) Fashion Technology Career Pathway 7342/7343 Fashion Design 1 CCP/H * 7344/7345 Fashion Design 2 CCP/H 7347 Fashion Design 3 H 7349 Fashion Design Major H (5) (5) (10) (10) Suggested Courses: 5012 Computer Applications 1 CCP 5232/5233 Entrepreneurship CCP/H 6212/6213 Art 1 CCP/H 6222/6223 Art 2 CCP/H 6232/6233 Art 3 CCP/H 5088 Financial Literacy H Credits (2.5) (2.5) (5) (5) (5) (2.5) Grade Level 9, 10, 11, 12 9, 10, 11, 12 9, 10, 11, 12 10, 11, 12 11, 12 11, 12 Graphics & Visual Design Career Pathway 7190/7191 Graphics and Visual Design 1 CCP/H 7193/7194 Graphics and Visual Design 2 CCP/H 7196/7197 Graphics and Visual Design 3 CCP/H (5) (10) (10) Suggested Courses: 5012 Computer Applications 1 CCP 5232/5233 Entrepreneurship CCP/H 6212/6213 Art 1 CCP/H 6222/6223 Art 2 CCP/H 6232/6233 Art 3 CCP/H 5088 Financial Literacy H 5309 Publishing/Yearbook H Credits (2.5) (2.5) (5) (5) (5) (2.5) (5) Grade Level 9, 10, 11, 12 9, 10, 11, 12 9, 10, 11, 12 10, 11, 12 11, 12 11, 12 12 Health Care Technology Career Pathway 7261/7262 Health and Human Services CCP/H 7264/7265 Health Care Technology CCP/H 7273/7274 Health Care Technology 2 CCP/H (5) (10) (10) Suggested Courses: 5012 Computer Applications 1 CCP 5232/5233 Entrepreneurship CCP/H 5088 Financial Literacy H 3052/3053 Psychology CCP/H 3745/3746 Human Behavior CCP/H 2832 Human Anatomy CCP 2845 Anatomy and Physiology H Credits (2.5) (2.5) (2.5) (5) (2.5) (5) (5) QUINCY HIGH SCHOOL Grade Level 9, 10, 11, 12 9, 10, 11, 12 11, 12 11, 12 11, 12 11, 12 12 Information Technology Career Pathway 7321 Information Technology 1 H 7324 Information Technology 2 H 7327 Information Technology 3 H (5) (10) (10) Suggested Courses: 5012 Computer Applications 1 CCP 5232/5233 Entrepreneurship CCP/H 5088 Financial Literacy H 7255 Digital Electronics A 1097 Computer Science AP Credits (2.5) (2.5) (2.5) (5) (5) Grade Level 9, 10, 11, 12 9, 10, 11, 12 11, 12 11, 12 12 Plumbing Technology Career Pathway 7230/7231 Plumbing Technology 1 CCP/H 7233/7234 Plumbing Technology 2 CCP/H 7236/7237 Plumbing Technology 3 CCP/H (5) (10) (10) Suggested Courses: 5012 Computer Applications 1 CCP 5140 CAD/Blueprint Reading CCP 5232/5233 Entrepreneurship CCP/H 5304 Welding Technology Intro CCP 5088 Financial Literacy H Credits (2.5) (2.5) (2.5) (5) (2.5) Grade Level 9, 10, 11, 12 9, 10, 11, 12 9, 10, 11, 12 10, 11, 12 11, 12 Protective Services Career Pathway 7200/7201 Protective Services 1 CCP/H 7203/7204 Protective Services 2 CCP/H 7206/7207 Protective Services 3 CCP/H (5) (10) (10) Suggested Courses: 5012 Computer Applications 1 CCP 5232/5233 Entrepreneurship CCP/H 5088 Financial Literacy H 5076 Public Speaking H 3142/3143 Criminal Law CCP/H 3052/3053 Psychology CCP/H Credits (2.5) (2.5) (2.5) (2.5) (2.5) (5) Grade Level 9, 10, 11, 12 9, 10, 11, 12 11, 12 11, 12 11, 12 11, 12 Welding/Metal Technology Career Pathway 7220/7221 Welding/Metal Technology 1 CCP/H 7223/7224 Welding/Metal Technology 2 CCP/H 7226/7227 Welding/Metal Technology 3 CCP/H (5) (10) (10) Suggested Courses: 5140 CAD/Blueprint Reading CCP 5012 Computer Applications 1 CCP 5232/5233 Entrepreneurship CCP/H 5088 Financial Literacy H 6212/6213 Art 1 CCP/H Credits (2.5) (2.5) (2.5) (2.5) (5) Grade Level 9, 10, 11, 12 9, 10, 11, 12 9, 10, 11, 12 11, 12 9, 10, 11, 12 Requirement for all incoming Grade 9 (automatically assigned) 8192 Freshman Seminar CCP 8193 Freshman Seminar H And 8174 Century Study and Research Skills Page 12 of 16 School Year 2015-2016 QUINCY HIGH SCHOOL The Course Selection Chart shown below is designed to assist parents and students in selecting one or more courses that align with the Electives interest areas. Please note that it is not necessary to take ALL THE COURSES listed under a specific pathway. The chart represents “suggested” courses. Please refer to the Program of Studies for course descriptions. Further information is available in the Program of Studies online at www.quincypublicschools.com under QHS Guidance. See front cover for detailed location instructions. ELECTIVES Select in Business/Tech Electives o Please be sure to choose an Alternate Elective as your first choice may not be available. o Remember to scroll down to choose an Artistry Elective as an Alternate Career and Technical Education Introduction Courses Business Electives 5232/5233 Entrepreneurship CCP/H 9, 10, 11, 12 5280 ELL Business I CCP** 10, 11, 12 5175 Entertainment Management CCP 10, 11, 12 5176 Marketing CCP 10, 11, 12 5088 Financial Literacy H 11, 12 5076 Public Speaking H 11, 12 5173 Management and Economics H 10, 11, 12 5212/5213 International Business CCP/H 11, 12 (2.5) (5) (2.5) (2.5) (2.5) (2.5) (5) (2.5) 5140 CAD/Blueprint Reading CCP 5331/5332 Robotics Intro CCP/H 5303/5333 Broadcasting Intro CCP/H 5352 Fashion Design Intro CCP 5300 Engineering Intro H 5302 Culinary Arts Intro CCP 5304 Welding Technology Intro CCP 9, 10, 11, 12 9, 10, 11, 12 9, 10, 11, 12 9, 10, 11, 12 9, 10, 11, 12 10, 11, 12 10, 11, 12 (2.5) (2.5) (5) (5) (5) (5) (5) Publishing and Graphics Accounting 5102 Accounting 1 CCP 5103 Accounting 1 H 5113 Accounting 2 H 5123 Accounting 3 H 5124 Accounting 3A 10, 11, 13 10, 11, 12 11, 12 12 12 5306 Graphic Imaging Intro CCP 5309 Publishing/Yearbook H*** (5) (5) (5) (5) (5) 10, 11, 12 12 (5) (5) Leadership Computer Skills 5284 Student Leadership 1 H*** 5285 Student Leadership 2 H*** 5012 CompApps 1: MS Word Skills CCP 9, 10, 11, 12 5014 CompApps 2: Intro to MS Office CCP 9, 10, 11, 12 5194 CompApps 3: Advance Word/PowerPoint H 10, 11, 12 5195 CompApps 4: Excel/Access H 10, 11, 12 5097/5098 Technology for the 21st Century CCP/H 9, 10, 11, 12 10, 12 12 (5) (5) (2.5) (2.5) Interdisciplinary Elective Grades 9 - 12 (2.5) 1080 Academic Decathlon (H) 1090 Academic Decathlon (H) (2.5) (2.5) (2.5) (2.5) ** For students specifically approved for the English as a Second Language Program only. *** Cooperating teacher approval required. Physical Education (Required all students all grades) 1 Credit Course 9200 Physical Education* QUINCY HIGH SCHOOL Page 13 of 16 School Year 2015-2016 QUINCY HIGH SCHOOL The Course Selection Chart shown below is designed to assist parents and students in selecting one or more courses that align with the Electives interest areas. Please note that it is not necessary to take ALL THE COURSES listed under a specific pathway. The chart represents “suggested” courses. Please refer to the Program of Studies for course descriptions. Further information is available in the Program of Studies online at www.quincypublicschools.com under QHS Guidance. See front cover for detailed location instructions. ELECTIVES continued Artistry Program for Creative and Performing Arts Select in Artistry Electives o Please be sure to choose an Alternate Elective. Scroll down to view/choose a Business Elective Art 6212/6213 Art 1 CCP/H 9, 10, 11, 12 6262/6263 Digital Photography 1 CCP/H 9, 10, 11, 12 6222/6223 Art 2 CCP/H 10, 11, 12 6272/6273 Digital Photography 2 CCP/H 10, 11, 12 6232/6233 Art 3 CCP/H 11, 12 6242/6243 Art Major / Portfolio CCP/H 11, 12 6256 Art History CCP/H 11, 12 6283 Digital Art and Design CCP/H 11, 12 6284 Digital Portfolio CCP/H 11, 12 (5) (5) (5) (5) (5) (5) (5) (5) (5) Music 6303 Band H 6306 Band Experience H 6313 Choir H 6353 Choir Experience H 6383 Jazz/Rock Ensembles H 9, 10, 11, 12 9, 10, 11, 12 9, 10, 11, 12 9, 10, 11, 12 9, 10, 11, 12 (5) (2.5) (5) (2.5) (5) Theater and Production Arts 6347 Acting H 6327 Introduction to Theater H 6320 Theatre Experience H 6330 Stage Technology H 6329 Stagecraft & Design H 9, 10, 11, 12 9, 10, 11, 12 9, 10, 11, 12 10, 11, 12 10, 11, 12 (5) (5) (5) (5) (5) Please use Notes for Counselor to communicate with Student Support Services. Reminder: click POST at the bottom of the page to indicate to your Counselor that you are finished entering requests. QUINCY HIGH SCHOOL Page 14 of 16 School Year 2015-2016 Quincy School Committee The Honorable Thomas P. Koch, Chair Kathryn E. Hubley, Vice-Chair Paul L. Bregoli Noel T. DiBona Barbara J. Isola Anne M. Mahoney David F. McCarthy Dr. Richard DeCristofaro, Superintendent of Schools and Secretary to the School Committee The Quincy Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, or handicap, in its education activities or employment practices. Quincy Public Schools – 2015 www.quincypublicschools.com