WelcomeClass of

2023

TRANSITION NIGHT

❑ Students and parents will understand the basic requirements for high school graduation.

❑ Students and parents will know what academic, athletic, and social opportunities are available at SHS.

Transition Night Objectives

▪ 47 Teachers▪ 6 Support Staff▪ 1 Lead Teacher▪ 2 Counselors▪ 1 Athletic Director▪ 1 Media Specialist ▪ 1 School Resource Officer▪ 1 Nurse▪ 4 Secretaries▪ 3 Administrators

Our Staff

➢ All students reading on at least a 12th grade reading level by graduation

➢ All students finish one completer program; preferably two

➢ All students take a math course each year (Senate Bill 740)

➢ All students set short and long term goals for life beyond high school

➢ ALL students are college or career ready

Goals for Student Achievement

Aligned with WCPS Goals

Credits Through Courses

Mrs. Cannon, School Counselor

Smithsburg High School

Reports pupil achievement as follows:

❑ 90-100 indicates that performance exceeds WCPS standards and requirements❑ 80-89 indicates that performance consistently meets and occasionally exceeds

WCPS standards❑ 70-79 indicates that performance meets WCPS standards and requirements❑ 60-69 indicates that performance minimally meets standards and requirements❑ 0-59 indicates failure to meet WCPS standards and requirements

Understanding Grading

When the student passes a class, that student has earned a CREDIT.

You can earn 6 or more credits each year.

If a student fails a required class, the student must repeat that class until the credit is earned.

Students must earn a minimum of:❑ 4 credits for promotion to grade 10❑ 10 credits for promotion to grade 11❑ 16 credits for promotion to grade 12

Understanding Credits

A student’s Grade Point Average (GPA) is determined by adding the total of Quality Point Values per class divided by the total number of classes attempted.

Quality Points are earned in accordance with grades earned as follows:

Percentage Quality Point Value90-100 4.080-89 3.070-79 2.0

60-69 1.0

AP courses on weighted, meaning they are on 5.0 scale.

Understanding GPA

Course Credits = 24 minimum

EnglishSocial Studies Math Science

4 credits

English 9English 10English 11English 12or AP

3 credits

1 US Studies II1 Government1 World History

4 credits

1 Algebra1 Geometry2 additional MathMust take math course each year

3 creditsLab-based

1 Biology2 additional Science

p. 21 p. 31 p. 39 p.49

Course Credits = 24 minimum

Fine ArtsTechEd

PhysEd

Health/ Life Skills

1 credit of each:

Plus 6 credits:

Electives

p. 61 p. 75 p. 71 p. 71

Goal: Service-Learning projects link academic study and community involvement.

Desired Outcomes:❑ Good citizenship❑ Increased teamwork, problem-solving, and leadership skills❑ Importance of volunteerism and goodwill❑ Students must earn 75 hours of service credit in order to

graduate in Maryland!

Student Service Learning

Procedure:

❑ Students earn 15 SSL hours in each class-

6th gr. Science, 7th gr. Social Studies, 8th gr. English, and 10th gr. life skills.

❑ Students must earn 15 hours in independent service.

❑ Independent service can begin at the start of 8th grade.

❑ Design own plan but must have approval before starting.

❑ Contact a partnering agency which is pre-approved.

❑ Student must keep record of their hours.❑ Record card is available at each high school.❑ Record card should be turned in to the school SSL

Coordinator the same calendar year as service is performed.

❑ Mrs. Telemeco is the coordinator for Smithsburg High School.

Documentation:

Completer Programs

Smithsburg High School

Completer Programs

University Systems of MarylandCompleter Program

Career TechnologyEducationCompleter Programs

AND

University System of Maryland

Completer Program

Completer Option # 1

Requirements for this completer are:

❑ World Languages- 2 credits❑ Spanish I, II, III, IV, and AP❑ Latin I, II, III, IV

❑ Math requirements❑ Must take at minimum Algebra II

AND❑ Must take a math course senior year

University System of Maryland

Career Technology Completer Program

Completer Option # 2

Career Technology Education Completer

Information Technology Computer Science– 4 credits

▪Foundations of Computer Science▪AP Computer Science Principles▪AP Computer Science A▪Computer Science HCC Course

Curriculum for Agriculture Science Education Completer (CASE)- 4 credits

▪ Introduction of Agriculture, Food, Natural Resources

▪ Principles of Agriculture Science▪ Animal/Plant Biotechnology▪ Agriculture Research and Development

Career Technology Education Completers

General Agriculture Completer- 4 credits

▪ Introduction of Agriculture, Food, Natural Resources

▪ Power Mechanics I ▪ Power Mechanics II▪ Agricultural Research and Development

Career Technology Education Completers

NCCER Carpentry Completer – 4 credits

▪ Foundations of Building Construction Technology

▪ Carpentry Youth Apprenticeship I 1 Credits

▪ Carpentry Youth Apprenticeship II 2 Credits

Career Technology Education Completer

Software Specialist❑ Principles in Business Administration and

Management❑ Principles of Accounting and Finance ❑ Office Systems - Word❑ Office Systems - Excel

Business Completer

Career Research & Development Completer❑Career Research and Development ❑Career Development Seminar❑Work Based Learning- 2 credits

Career Research & Development

Washington County Technical High School

Mr. Rodney Gayman, Principal

Completer Option # 3

Programs offered at WCTHS• Auto Technology• Biomedical Sciences• Carpentry• Collision Repair• Computer Game Development

& Animation• Computer Repair &

Networking• Cosmetology• Criminal Justice• Culinary Arts• Digital Communications –

Television Production & Photography

• Early Childhood Professions• Environmental Horticulture &

Landscape Design• Electrical Construction• Graphic Communications &

Printing Technology• Health Occupations• Heating, Ventilation, and Air

Conditioning (HVAC)• Multimedia & Graphic Design• Pre-Engineering &

Architecture

Special Programs at Smithsburg

Gary Willow, Principal

AVID- Advancement Via Individual Determination● AVID is a program designed for students that want to attend

a 4 year college after high school ● The program helps students be successful by providing

academic skills such as note-taking strategies, study strategies, and test-taking strategies

SALT - Smithsburg Academic Leadership Team● SALT is a leadership program that promotes high academic

achievement and instruction to help students become leaders within the school and community

● Students will also participate in volunteer activities within the community through the Youth United Program (part of the United Way)

AVID and SALT

Extracurricular ActivitiesClubs/Organizations

Academic TeamArchery ClubArt ClubBest Buddies ClubCreative Writing ClubDebate ClubDrama ClubEnvirothon ClubFCAFFALink CrewNational Honor SocietyRed Cross ClubRoboticsR.O.M.A. Latin ClubRuriteenSmithsburg CaresSGAYearbookWomen in Technology Club

Sports - FallSoccerGolfCross CountryUnified TennisFootballVolleyballCheerleading

Sports – WinterBasketballWrestlingIndoor TrackUnified BocceCheerleading

Sports – SpringBaseballSoftballTrack & FieldLacrosseTennis

GET INVOLVED – STAY INVOLVED!!!

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Course Selection

Mr. Willow

Freshman Scheduling

Summary of Requirements for Graduation

• 24 Credits = 4 English, 4 Math, 3 Science, 3 Social Studies, 1 Art, 1 FOT, 1 PE, 1 Health, and 6 electives

• At least one completer (University System of Maryland or Career Technology)

• 75 SSL Hours

• Pass all state assessmentsFor incoming 9th graders = Eng 10, Algebra, MISA, Government

CREDITS = PROMOTION = GRADUATION4 credits to be a sophomore10 credits to be a junior16 credits to be a senior

Honors and Non-Honors Courses

Criteria

Academic Achievement Lexile ScoresPARCCOSALTMISA

GRADES

Parent Input

Teacher Recommendations Current Middle School Teachers

Attendance Overall Attendance

Selecting Courses

Current Six Period Day Required Courses Place an X next to the course you are selecting: ● One period of Math● One period of ELA● One period of Science ● One period of Social Studies● Physical Education/Foundations of Technology● Open Period

Two Semester classes equal one year long classAdditional Options: Summer School and Twilight Hybrid Classes

Smithsburg High School Contacts & Resources

Counseling Office301-766-8339

Main Office301-766-8337

Ms. Jones – registrarMrs. Cannon – counselor for 9th and 11th grade- Cannoali@wcps.k12.md.us Mrs. Clowser – 9th & 11th grade assistant principal- Clowsmel@wcps.k12.md.us

Mrs Telemeco - 10th & 12th grade counselor- Telemroc@wcps.k12.md.us Mr Eskridge - 10th & 12th grade assistant principal-eskritim@wcps.k12.md.us

Mrs. Ford – Special Education Case Manager- FordYvo@wcps.k12.md.us

Mr. Myers- Athletic Director- MyersRya@wcps.k12.md.us

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Successful students…

✓ take challenging courses✓ attend classes everyday✓ expect the most of themselves✓ have parents/guardians involved in their education✓ set short-term and long-term goals✓ turn in all assignments✓ go to classes prepared to learn

❑ You may turn in your white course selection sheet before leaving tonight. Please submit your yellow form to your middle school counselor by February 22nd

❑ If we do not receive your yellow form, we will

use the white forms.

❑ Athletic Orientation will be held on May 13th at 6:30 in the auditorium.

Wrap Up