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NEWINGTON HIGH SCHOOL

NEWINGTON HIGH SCHOOL. Course Selection Process for Class of 2018. PURPOSE.

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NEWINGTON HIGH SCHOOL

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  1. NEWINGTON HIGH SCHOOL Course Selection Process for Class of 2018

  2. PURPOSE To provide you with sufficient information so that you and your teen can select courses which are challenging, but not overwhelming; and courses which are of interest and which help broaden one’s perspectives and skills.

  3. SIGNIFICANT CHANGES Minimum number of credits/courses per year increases from 5 to 6. 2. Beginning with the class of 2018, graduation requirements will increase from 21 credits to 25 credits

  4. GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS

  5. REQUIREMENTS SUBJECT COMPREHENSIVE REQUIREMENTS COLLEGE 4.0 ½ in Literature Sr. Year 4 + English 3.0 1 US History/ .5 Government 3-4 Social Studies 1.0 Humanities Elective 4.0 4 Math Science 3.0 1 Phy Science / 1 Bio Science 3-4 1.0 STEM Elective Career / Life Skills 1.0 Business Ed., Tech., Family/Consumer Science/Academy Courses Fine Arts 1.0 Music & Art World Language 1.0 2-4 Wellness 1.5 Grades 9-11 Additional Credits Needed 4.5 25.0 TOTAL:

  6. IN ADDITION…. TECHNOLOGY and SPEAKING & LISTENING: Skills will be assessed by school-wide rubrics. STUDENT SUCCESS PLANS: To be completed over the course of Grades 9-12 in Advisory and through the School Counseling Program.

  7. THREE ACADEMIES: 2 – INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY and DIGITAL INNOVATION 1 – CULINARY and HOSPITALITY 3 – FINANCE and BUSINESS MANAGEMENT ACADEMY

  8. Students who complete at least 5 courses in one Academy will be eligible to participate in an intensive internship. ALL STUDENTS CAN TAKE ACADEMY COURSES.

  9. GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS SUBJECT COMPREHENSIVE ACADEMY 4.0 4.0 English 3.0 Social Studies 3.0 Humanities Elective 1.0 4.0 4.0 Math 3.0 Science 3.0 1.0 STEM Elective 1.0 Career / Life Skills 1.0 1.0 Fine Arts World Language 1.0 1.0 1.5 Wellness 1.5 4.5 3.5 Additional Credits Needed RequiredElectives 3.0 Internship 1.0 25.0 25.0 TOTAL:

  10. MORE INFORMATION TO FOLLOW ABOUT ACADEMIES ADVICE: • Select electives of interest to you. INFO: • You can identify yourself as an Academy student in January 2015 OR after the completion of 9th grade.

  11. INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY & DIGITAL INNOVATION • Principles of Information Technology • Computer Systems • Database Design • Computer Networking • Mobile App Development • Game Development I • Game Development II

  12. CULINARY & HOSPITALITY COURSES • SERVICE AND THE ART OF HOSPITALITY • SPORTS, ENTERTAINING AND EVENT PLANNING • VEGETARIAN CUISINE • CULTURES AND CUISINES

  13. FINANCE AND BUSINESS MANAGEMENT • Microsoft Office MOS Certification • Principles of Finance • Financial Planning • Financial Services • Sport and Entertainment Marketing

  14. BIOMEDICAL • GLOBAL HEALTH • HEALTH AND MEDICAL PROFESSIONS

  15. GROUPINGS: Academic and Honors In core academic subject areas, students are assigned into different levels of difficulty. This is determined by: • Academic performance • Teacher recommendation • Standardized tests • Levels are not mutually exclusive

  16. Academic vs. Honors In general, honors classes are for students who: • Are curious learners with a history of excellent performance • Can work independently • Can master material covered at a faster pace and in greater depth • Demonstrate an excellent work ethnic • Can manage their time effectively

  17. GRADE POINT AVERAGES(GPA) Honors classes get more weight when determining GPA. An ‘A’ in academic English 9 is worth 4.0 quality points. An ‘A’ in honors English 9 is worth 4.2 quality points.

  18. TYPICAL 9th GRADE SCHEDULE • English 9 (Academic or Honors) • Modern World History (A,H) • Physical Science (A/H) or Biology H (reco req.) • Wellness I • Math (A/H): Algebra I, Geometry or Algebra II • World Language (French, Spanish, Italian, Latin) - First Year: Academic - Second Year: Academic & Honors • Other Electives (Music, Career/Life Skills, Art)

  19. TYPICAL SCHEDULE GRADE 10 ENGLISH English 10 MATH Algebra II Geometry SCIENCE Biology, AP Biology Botany, Chemistry SOCIAL STUDIES U. S. History (Academic, Honors or AP) WELLNESS .5 Wellness 2 ELECTIVES World Languages Art, Music, Career /Tech

  20. SCHEDULE: Grades 11/12 ENGLISH English 11 (A/H) AP English Language (11) & AP English Literature (12) LITERATURE: The Feminine Perspective in Literature American Voices British Literature Literature to Film Nobel Prize Authors Poetry Shakespeare The Teen Eye – Perspectives of the Young and the Restless ELECTIVES: Communication/Mass Media Creative Writing Journalism Public Speaking Media Literacy

  21. Continued – GRADES 11 / 12 MATH Algebra II Discrete Math Pre-Calculus Calculus AP Calculus AB or BC AP Statistics Intro to Computer Science AP Computer Science SCIENCEYEAR-LONG COURSES Physics – Academic, Honors, AP AP Environmental Science ELECTIVES: Environmental Science Human Anatomy and Physiology Marine Biology Nanotechnology Forensics Science

  22. Continued – GRADES 11 / 12 SOCIAL STUDIES American Government & Citizenship (1/2 Year) American Studies Current Issues Economics Psychology / AP Psychology Sociology War & the Human Condition: Genocide, Upheaval and Chaos Constitutional Law The History of Your Life Faith and Culture Comparative Religions AP Modern Western Traditions (12) WELLNESS Grade 11 - .5 Wellness 3 Grade 12 – N / A

  23. ELECTIVES ART & MUSIC Drawing I & II Vocal Ensembles: Digital Media Foundation Choir, Choral and Chamber Digital Graphic Design I & II Cartooning – Intro to Animation Instrumental EnsemblesCeramics/Sculpture/Jewelry Band & OrchestraPainting I & II Digital Animation & Film Non-Performance Portfolio Preparation Courses: AP Studio Art American Music Studies Music History Piano Music Technology I & II Musical Theatre Workshop Music Theory & AP Music Theory

  24. LANGUAGE NHS OFFERS FOUR (4) LANGUAGES • FRENCH • SPANISH • ITALIAN • LATIN • World Language is an NHS graduation requirement. • 2 – 3 years of the same language IS required by most colleges for entry. • French & Spanish are offered through the AP Level • Italian & Latin are offered through the 4th year

  25. PLAN FOR SUCCESS ! • Include courses from different subject areas • Plan a two or three year sequence • Plan for a well-rounded experience • Make the most of every day • Consult others • Use past school experiences, goals and abilities as a guide • Quality is more important than Quantity

  26. List of courses – p. 56

  27. SUPERVISORS / COUNSELORS NEWINGTON HIGH SCHOOL DEPARTMENT SUPERVISORS – 860-666-5611 ENGLISH: Mrs. St. Jean x 1357 MATH: Mrs. LaJoie x 1320 SCIENCE: Mrs. Mastrocola x 1117 SS/WORLD LANG.Mrs. Narowski x 1321 ACADEMIES: Mrs. Davis x1263 MIDDLE SCHOOL COUNSELORS JWMS: Mrs. Pifferi – 860-667-5888 x 240 MKMS: Mrs. Speranza – 860-666-5418 x 309

  28. IMPORTANT DATES January 10 – 15: MS Counselors meet with students in classrms. January 22: Students return signed registration forms (yellow) January 24 – February 3– Students enter courses online Students can change course selection up until Monday, March 17, 2014

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