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Graduation Requirements: Part II

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Final Exams
 
Final examinations are an important measure of student achievement and mastery of course content. They provide principals, school improvement teams, and others with an additional means of evaluating the success of the school’s instructional program. They provide a measure of quality control, and are responsive to the increasing expectations of the public and the professional staff relative to accountability. Finally, experiences with locally developed final examinations can better prepare students for successful achievement in end-of-course examinations required for graduation.
 
General Guidelines:
 
            1.       Final examinations must be completed in order to qualify for the awarding of high school
                      course credit.
            2.       All students will take a comprehensive final examination in all grade 9-12 subject areas.
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                                               Exemptions:
                                                •           Students enrolled in high school courses who take college/national
                                               examinations at the immediate end of the course are exempt from final
                                               examinations. Their final course grade will be the cumulative grade in
                                               the course.
                                    •         Upon the recommendation of the teacher and approval of the principal
                                              other individual exemptions may occur.
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            3.         Final examination grades shall be averaged as part of the final course grade and
                        shall count as 10% of the final course grade.
            4.         Students who receive special education services are expected to
                        successfully complete their Individualized Education Plan (IEP).
                        Students who receive special education services in general education
                        classes will take final examinations as required by the Individualized
                        Education Plan.
            5.         Final examinations shall be based on the contents of the entire course and evolve
                        directly from the approved curriculum.
            6.         An objective and/or essay test shall constitute a reasonable portion of the final
                        examination grade in all courses. In addition, portfolios and other performance
                        assessments, etc. may be included in the final examination. The assessment of
                        subject knowledge of the student will incorporate methods appropriate to the state
                        high school assessment and will cause him/her to exhibit higher level thinking skills
                        associated with MSA/HSA and other current learning philosophies.
            7.         Time shall be allocated in each course for a review prior to the final examination.
            8.         As the State end-of-course assessments are implemented, other local end-of-course
                        requirements may be instituted.
            9.         Final examinations will be administered on a half-day basis for students scheduled at
                        the end of the course and will not exceed two hours in length.
          10.        The annual County school calendar will indicate the half days for students designated
                        as EXAM DAYS, taking into account the differing schedules among the high schools.
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Technology Preparation
 
The work world is rapidly changing as existing jobs become more complex and new jobs demand increased levels of education. Students must acquire advanced technical skills, increased academic competencies and greater problem-solving abilities to become successful citizens and employees of the future.
 
Students and their parents should carefully consider the opportunities offered by the Tech Prep programs. Tech Prep offers challenging courses of study which ensure the acquisition of technically-oriented knowledge and skills. These coordinated sequences of academic and technology courses prepare students for lifelong learning including advanced study at community colleges, technical institutions, and four-year colleges and universities.
 
As students enroll in high school, the selection of Tech Prep will provide both the focus and structure necessary to maximize posts-secondary study and work, as well as meet the needs of the nation’s workplace.
 
Each student will meet with his/her counselor periodically to review progress made toward achieving the program goals and further refine individual career and educational pathways. Tech Prep articulation agreements with Wor Wic Community College enable students who earn a ‘B’ or better in specified programs of study, to transfer high school credit to certification and degree programs at the college.
 
The following programs are articulated with WorWic Community College:
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Career and TechnologyCenter
WorWicCommunity College
Allied Health Occupations
11 credits
Business Technology
13 credits
Culinary Arts
 8 credits
Protective Services
 6 credits
Computer Technology
 6 credits
Electronics
12 credits
 
Del-TechCommunity College
Heating, Ventilating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration
11 credits
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Credit is awarded in all cases after a student is accepted into a program of study and is in good standing at the college.
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Career and Technology Program Certificates
 
1.         Career and Technology Certificate (minimum of 24 credits)
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English
4 credits
Social Studies
3 credits (U.S. History, World History, Government
Science
3 credits
Mathematics
3 credits
Fine Arts
1 credit
Technology Education
1 credit
Physical Education/Family Life and Human Development/Health
1 credit
Electives
3 credits
Student Service
Meet all requirements
Successful completion of an approved career and technology program.
 
2.         Tech Prep Certificate (minimum of 26 credits at Level III or higher)
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English
4 credits
Social Studies
3 credits (U.S. History, World History, Government
Science
3 credits
Mathematics
3 credits
Fine Arts
1 credit
Foreign Language
2 credits
Technology Education
1 credit
Physical Education/Family Life and Human Development/Health
1 credit
Electives
3 credits
Student Service
Meet all requirements
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Successful completion of an approved Tech Prep program with a ‘B’ or better average.
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Approved Career Programs
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Agriculture Science
6 credits
*Allied Health Occupations
6 credits
Automotive Technology
6 credits
*Business Technology
-Accounting, Administrative Assistant or Marketing
4 credits
*Computer Repair Technology
6 credits
Construction Technology
-Brick and Block Masonry, Carpentry, HVACR,
Residential Wiring
6 credits
Cosmetology
12 credits
*Culinary Arts
6 credits
*Electronics
6 credits
Graphic Communications
6 credits
High Performance Manufacturing
6 credits
*Protective Services
6 credits
*Approved Tech Prep Programs
 
Transfer Credits
 
The Worcester County Public Schools will accept transfer credits from public or private high schools that are state accredited if the courses are consistent with the County’s offerings. In the case of a transfer from a non-accredited high school, the superintendent shall determine by an evaluation whether or not credits earned will be accepted. This evaluation may include the administration of tests, the use of interviews, inspection of transcripts, report cards and other documentation.
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In order to receive a Maryland High School Diploma, a student must be in attendance at a WorcesterCounty high school for one full semester preceding graduation in addition to meeting other diploma requirements. Students who meet all the graduation requirements and transfer from another Maryland public high school will have the option of graduating from either high school by agreement of the respective superintendents
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School-To-Careers Program
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Through Tech Prep programs of study and traditional Work Study opportunities, school-to-career activities expand learning outside the school walls to prepare students for the world of work, post secondary education, or both after high school. Students who participate in Tech P rep programs of study combine courses in specific career and technology areas with a rigorous academic curriculum that prepares them to continue their students after graduation in two or four year institutions of higher learning. Career Connections is a network that ties to available post secondary schools, government, and community-based agencies, local businesses and private industries to prepare students with work-based learning experiences to build successful transitions from school to career. Unpaid internships, apprenticeships, and job-shadowing can be arranged. Students who are recommended by their teacher may elect to spend part of their school day in work experiences in their career field approved and supervised by the local school system for high school credit.
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Graduation Requirements
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To view tables of our graduation requirements, please click on the appropriate link below:
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Students Graduating in 2007 and 2008
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Students Graduating in 2009 and Thereafter
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