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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
lawrencetaglieri@quincypublicschools.com
Ellen Murray, Assistant Principal
Kevin Carey, Dean
Steven Johnston, Dean
Karen McPartlin, Dean
Ellen Sullivan, Dean
Paula McGeady, Department Head,
Student Support Services
ellenmurray@quincypublicschools.com
kevincarey@quincypublicschools.com
stevenjohnston@quincypublicschools.com
karenmcpartlin@quincypublicschools.com
ellensullivan@quincypublicschools.com
paulamcgeady@quincypublicschools.com
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
kathleenharrison@quincypublicschools.com
Foreign Language
Edie Boynton
617-376-3365
edieboynton@quincypublicschools.com
Mathematics
Virginia Snell
617-376-3398
virginiasnell@quincypublicschools.com
Science
Edward Smith
617-376-3366
edwardsmith@quincypublicschools.com
Social Studies
Kevin Bell
Special Education
Lorraine Kusy
Teen Mothers Program
Noreen O’Connell
REV.. 03-06-15
PHONE/EMAIL
617-376-3324
rebeccamcinnis@quincypublicschools.com
617-376-3385
michaelellis@quincypublicschools.com
617-376-3368
kevinbell@quincypublicschools.com
617-376-3340
lorrainekusy@quincypublicschools.com
617-984-8704
noreenoconnell@quincypublicschools.com
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
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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.
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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)
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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
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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)
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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
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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
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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.
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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)
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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
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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
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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
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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