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Quince Orchard HS
15800 Quince Orchard Road Gaithersburg, MD 20878-3442
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QO Graduation Requirements
Quince Orchard Graduation Requirements
QO Graduation Requirements
Subject
Required Credits
English
4 credits required
Mathematics
4 credits (must include 1 credit in Algebra and 1 credit in Geometry)
Science
3 credits (must include 1 credit in a physical science & 1 credit in biology)
Social Studies
3 credits (must include 1 credit in US History, 1 credit in NSL Government, and 1 credit in Modern World History)
Physical Education
1 credit
Health
.5 credit (taken in 10th grade)
Fine Arts
1 credit (art, music or theatre)
Technology
1 credit (technology or computers)
Program Completer
Students must complete ONE of the following programs:
- 2 years of foreign language
- 2 additional credits in advanced technology
- a career program such as the Edison Center or Cooperative Work Experience
High School Assessments
All Students must take earn a combined score of 1602 or above on the English 10, Algebra, Biology and NSL.
Student Service Learning
Students in the classes of 2009 and 2010 must complete 60 SSL hours. Students in the classes of 2011, 2012, and beyond must complete 75 SSL hours.
Student Service Learning Coordinator: Ms. Leslie, 301-840-4594
QO Career Center
Ms. Stewart
QO Registrar
Ms. Baumgardner
Courses and Planning for 2012-2013
Parents Meetings for Registration
9th Grade
10th - 12th Grade
Courses and Planning for 2011-2012
'11-'12 MCPS Course Bulletin
'11-'12 QO Course Catalog
'11-'12 Signature Program Info
9th-10th Grade Parents Mtg PDF
(10/5/11)
11th Grade Parents Mtg PDF
(9/27/11)
12th Grade Parents Mtg PDF
(9/20/11)
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Updated 7-1-11=List of private tutors, NOT endorsed by QOHS
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