Welcome to the New Student Scheduling Meeting NAI Counseling Department Mrs. Feliciani

NAI Counseling Department A – C Mr. Kiggins, D-Ko Mrs. Feliciani,

Mrs. Mayhew, Kr-Ro Mrs. McCormick, Ru – S & 10th Grade Spec. Ed.

NAI Counseling Dept., cont’d Mrs. Liebenguth T-Z and 9 th grade Special Ed. Mrs. Traversari Department Secretary

Program of Studies On-line at

Scheduling Timeline February 1 – AP/Honors Podcasts available on the NAI Website February 1 – AP/Honors Podcasts available on the NAI Website February 2 – Program of Studies available on the NA Website February 2 – Program of Studies available on the NA Website March 14 th -16 th –NAI counselors visit middle schools to discuss schedules with individual 8 th grade students March 14 th -16 th –NAI counselors visit middle schools to discuss schedules with individual 8 th grade students March 17 th – March 22 nd –NAI counselors will meet with 9 th and 10 th graders in the NAI Library to discuss and finalize course selections March 17 th – March 22 nd –NAI counselors will meet with 9 th and 10 th graders in the NAI Library to discuss and finalize course selections April 29– All course requests due to counseling office April 29– All course requests due to counseling office

Placement Tests All new students MUST take a math placement test in the summer. Testing is held at the Ingomar Middle School library on the following dates: All new students MUST take a math placement test in the summer. Testing is held at the Ingomar Middle School library on the following dates: Wednesday, June 15 Wednesday, June 15 Wednesday, July 20 Wednesday, July 20 Monday, July 25 th Monday, July 25 th Wednesday, July 27 th Wednesday, July 27 th Monday August 22 nd Monday August 22 nd

Placement Tests Testing will be from 8:00 until noon No registration necessary Allow for 1.5 hours Do not arrive after 10:30

Placement Tests Language placement tests are given as requested Contact your counselor to arrange testing

Course Terms –meets 5 times each week. Full-time Course –meets 5 times each week. –meets 2 or 3 times per week. Part-time Course –meets 2 or 3 times per week. –a course that is one-half of a school year or 18 weeks of class. Semester Course –a course that is one-half of a school year or 18 weeks of class. –a course taken to enhance a particular subject area, for personal interest, or for career exploration and preparation. Elective Course –a course taken to enhance a particular subject area, for personal interest, or for career exploration and preparation. –a course that must be taken by all students in order to graduate. Required Course –a course that must be taken by all students in order to graduate. –a level of course that has extended content and additional workload. They are set apart from regular high school courses in the same subject, and have prerequisites for admission and are weighted for the purpose of computing class rank. Honors Course –a level of course that has extended content and additional workload. They are set apart from regular high school courses in the same subject, and have prerequisites for admission and are weighted for the purpose of computing class rank.

CREDITS 1.0 – One credit is earned for successful completion of classes meeting 5 times each week for 36 weeks, or 120 hours..5 – One half credit is earned for successful completion of classes meeting 5 times each week for 18 weeks, or 60 hours. One half credit is also earned for attending classes 2 or 3 times each week for 36 weeks. 1.5 – One and one half credit is earned for successful completion of classes meeting 5 times each week for 36 weeks and doing laboratory work 2 or 3 times each week for 2 semesters.

Graduation Requirements A minimum of 24 credits is required for graduation from North Allegheny. English4.0 credits Social Studies 4.0 credits Mathematics3.0 credits Science3.0 credits S.T.E.M.1.0 credit Physical Education2.0 credits (.5 credits per year) Health Education0.5 credits Electives5.0 credits

Grade 9 Course Sequence Required English1.0 credit English1.0 credit Social Studies1.0 credit Social Studies1.0 credit Math1.0 credit Math1.0 credit Science1.0 credit Science1.0 credit Physical Ed.0.5 credit Physical Ed.0.5 credit Health0.5 credit Health0.5 credit Required Courses5.0 credits Elective Coursesup to 3.0 credits (must schedule at least 2.0 credits)

Grade 10 Course Sequence Required English1.0 credit English1.0 credit Social Studies1.0 credit Social Studies1.0 credit Math1.0 credit Math1.0 credit Science1.0 credit Science1.0 credit Physical Ed.0.5 credit Physical Ed.0.5 credit Required Courses4.5 credits Elective Coursesup to 3.5 credits (must schedule at least 2.5 credits)

Phasing of Courses PHASE I Emphasizes the basic skills of a subject Emphasizes the basic skills of a subject Provides practice in learning and applying the basic skills Provides practice in learning and applying the basic skills PHASE II Emphasizes the continued application of basic skills of a subject Emphasizes the continued application of basic skills of a subject Allows average students more time to review, practice and apply skills Allows average students more time to review, practice and apply skills

Phasing of Courses, cont’d PHASE III Designed for students who are college bound or better than average ability Designed for students who are college bound or better than average ability Need to have a command of basic skills Need to have a command of basic skills Emphasizes higher level of thinking skills Emphasizes higher level of thinking skills PHASE IV Emphasizes critical thinking, writing, and research skills Emphasizes critical thinking, writing, and research skills Material is covered at a rapid pace Material is covered at a rapid pace Strict prerequisites are required Strict prerequisites are required Most challenging classes Most challenging classes

Plan Ahead Sheet

NCAA Course of Study for Athletes Page 9 Parents and students should understand that if a student envisions playing intercollegiate athletics at either the Division I or II level, the student must begin as a freshman to pursue an NCAA accepted course of study. There are updates for any college-bound student-athlete first entering an NCAA Division I college or university on or after August 1, 2016 listed in the Program of Studies. You will need to meet new academic rules in order to receive athletics aid (scholarships), practice, or compete during their first year. Please visit for more details.

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What else, as a student, should I think about when scheduling? Activities A t h l e t i c s W o r k Volunteering Social Life

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