Coursework - FAQ
Students can choose from a range of courses in the Science, Math, Computer Science House. The following courses must be successfully completed by students who tested into this program to earn a Tested In Science, Math, Computer Science Certificate of Achievement
 
Freshman Year
Sophomore Year
Junior Year
Planning Guide
Senior Year
Planning Guide
1

Advanced Science 1 - Physics (.5)*
Advanced Science 2 - Chemistry (.5)*

Advance Science 3 - Earth Science (1.0)*
Students Must Complete 5 Semesters of SMCS Electives *
Students Must Complete 5 Semesters of SMCS Electives *
2
Research and Experimentation for Problem Solving 1 A/B*
SMCS Principles of Engineering A/B*
Research Design (0.5)*
Research Project A (0.5)*
Research Project B (0.5)*
3
Fundamentals of Computer Science A/B*
Algorithms and Data Structures*
nothing
nothing
4
Normal Math Sequence
Normal Math Sequence
Normal Math Sequence
Normal Math Sequence
5
Honors English 9
Honors English 10
Honors English 11 or AP Language and Composition
Honors English 12 or AP English Literature
6
Honors US History
Honors NSL or AP NSL
Honors World History or AP World History
nothing
7
Foreign Language (3 yrs recommended)
Fine Arts Credit
nothing
nothing
8

Physical Education

Advanced Science 4 - Biology (1.0)

Health (0.5) Recommended to take in summer school or online

nothing

* Required Class for Tested In Research Certificate
About Science, Math, Computer Science
Mission Statement
Contact Information
Last Updated January 6, 2010
MCPS HOME | ABOUT MCPS | SCHOOLS | PARENTS | STUDENTS | STAFF | COMMUNITY
© 1995-2006 Montgomery County Public Schools. All rights reserved.
Contact | Privacy Policy | Nondiscrimination/ADA | Get Adobe Acrobat Reader | Get RealPlayer | Montgomery County