NEWINGTON HIGH SCHOOL Course Selection Process for Classes of 2015, 2016, & 2017
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.
SIGNIFICANT CHANGES 1. Minimum number of credits/courses students must take per year increases from 5 to 6. 2. No Basic Skills Assessment (BSA) classes 3. Beginning with the class of 2018, graduation requirements will increase from 21 credits to 25 credits
GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
REQUIREMENTS SUBJECT CURRENT REQUIREMENTS COLLEGE English Social Studies Math Science Arts/Career Prep World Language Wellness Additional Credits Needed TOTAL: 4.0 ½ in Literature Sr. Year 4 + 3.0 1 US History/.5 Government 3-4 3.0 4 2.0 1 Phy Science / 1 Bio Science 3-4 1.0 Art, Music, Bus Ed. Fam/Con Science 0 2-4 1.5 Grade 9-11 6.5 21.0
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.
GRADE PROMOTION FOR CLASS 2015, 2016 and 2017 4 Credits = Sophomore 9 Credits = Junior 14 Credits = Senior
AP ENROLLMENT PROCESS Need a B (3.33 GPA) in specified prerequisite course(s) at semester A 3.33 GPA must be maintained through the school year Failure to maintain the grade standard may result in removal from the course
NEW COURSES
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY & DIGITAL INNOVATION Principles of Information Technology Computer Systems Database Design Computer Networking Mobile App Development Game Development I Game Development II
CULINARY & HOSPITALITY COURSES SERVICE AND THE ART OF HOSPITALITY SPORTS, ENTERTAINING AND EVENT PLANNING VEGETARIAN CUISINE CULTURES AND CUISINES
FINANCE AND BUSINESS MANAGEMENT Microsoft Office MOS Certification Principles of Finance Financial Planning Financial Services Sport and Entertainment Marketing
BIOMEDICAL GLOBAL HEALTH HEALTH AND MEDICAL PROFESSIONS
ENGLISH LITERATURE TO FILM MEDIA LITERACY MEDIA LITERACY Honors FEMALE PERSPECTIVES IN LITERATURE Honors THE TEEN EYE: Perspectives of the Young and the Restless
SOCIAL STUDIES WAR AND THE HUMAN CONDITION: GENOCIDE, UPHEAVAL AND CHAOS - Honors CONSTITUTIONAL LAW Honors THE HISTORY OF YOUR LIFE FAITH AND CULTURE COMPARATIVE RELIGIONS - Honors
GRADE POINT AVERAGES (GPA) Honors classes get more weight when determining GPA. A in: English 11A = 4.0 English 11H = 4.2 AP English = 4.4
TYPICAL SCHEDULE ENGLISH English 10 GRADE 10 MATH SCIENCE SOCIAL STUDIES Algebra II Geometry Biology, AP Biology Botany, Chemistry U. S. History (Academic, Honors or AP) WELLNESS.5 Wellness 2 ELECTIVES World Languages Art, Music, Career /Tech
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
MATH Continued GRADES 11 / 12 Algebra II Discrete Math Pre-Calculus Intro to Computer Science AP Statistics SCIENCE Calculus AP Calculus AB or BC AP Computer Science YEAR-LONG COURSES Physics Academic, Honors, AP AP Environmental Science ELECTIVES: Environmental Science Human Anatomy and Physiology Marine Biology Nanotechnology Forensics Science
Continued GRADES 11 / 12 SOCIAL STUDIES American Government & Citizenship (1/2 Year) A/H American Studies (H) Current Issues Economics (H) Psychology / AP Psychology Sociology War & the Human Condition: Genocide, Upheaval and Chaos (H) Constitutional Law (H) The History of Your Life Faith and Culture Comparative Religions (H) AP Modern Western Traditions (12) WELLNESS Grade 11 -.5 Wellness 3 Grade 12 Personal Fitness
ELECTIVES ART & MUSIC Drawing I & II Digital Media Foundation Digital Graphic Design I & II Cartooning Intro to Animation Ceramics/Sculpture/Jewelry Painting I & II Digital Animation & Film Portfolio Preparation AP Studio Art Vocal Ensembles: Choir, Choral and Chamber Instrumental Ensembles Band & Orchestra Non-Performance Courses: American Music Studies Music History Piano Music Technology I & II Musical Theatre Workshop Music Theory & AP Music Theory
LANGUAGE NHS OFFERS FOUR (4) LANGUAGES FRENCH SPANISH ITALIAN LATIN World Language is NOT 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 4 th year
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
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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
IMPORTANT DATES Jan. 31 Feb. 12 Students enter courses online Students who don t register will have their courses selected by counselors Students can change course selection up until Monday, March 17, 2014