Scheduling Presentation North Allegheny Senior High School Scheduling Presentation 2017-2018 School Year

North Allegheny Senior High School Counseling Department How many recommendations do I need? When do I take the SAT ? What is my QPA? How do I find colleges for what I want to do? How do I pay for college ? What courses should I take? Can you help me with my study habits? How do I send my Transcript? Can I get into this college? Do I have enough credits to graduate? Do I need an essay for this application ? How do I pull my grades up ? Should I take Honors or AP?

Mrs. Rosato Students: A-Ew

Mrs. Bielawski Students: Ex-Kt

Mr. Hambrick Students: Ku-Rd

Mr. Thompson Students: Re-S *2017-2018 Juniors with IEPs

Mrs. Buettner Students: T-Z * 2017-2018 Seniors with IEPs

What Can My Counselor Do For Me? Help with academic issues Help problem solve Help with organization (school work, college applications, etc.) Provide information on tutors Help research career options Help research post-secondary programs Help understand and interpret testing information (SAT, AP, ACT, PSAT) Help navigate the financial aid / scholarship process Write you a letter of recommendation Help explore military career options and access recruiters Help with social / personal issues Peer relationships Family issues Anxiety / stress Grief and loss Community resources

How Do I See My School Counselor? Schedule an appointment ONLINE using your district Google account. Sign in through your Naviance Family Connections site or on the NASH School Counseling Website. You will get an email confirmation once your counselor confirms the appointment . You can use your phone to show your teacher the confirmation as your pass or print the confirmation. If your counselor declines the appointment, please make another one. Please remember your teachers have to approve all appointments. Only schedule during homeroom, lunch, or study hall. Be sure to check your NA email regularly.

Graduation Requirements 24 credits 4 Credits English 4 Credits Social Studies (3 credits if you attend Beattie for 2 years) 3 Credits Math (recommend 4) 3 Credits Science (recommend 4) 2 Credits PE (PE= .5 / year) .5 Credit Health 6.5 Credits Electives 1 Credit S.T.E.M (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) PROFICIENT Keystone Test Scores in Literature, Algebra, Biology and/or successful completion of the Keystone Practicum Course with a 70%.

Phasing of Courses Phase I Phase II Phase III Phase IV Emphasis on basic skills of the subject Ex: Essentials of English 3 *NOT NCAA APPROVED Phase II Emphasis on the continued application of core skills in a specific subject area Ex. English 3 Phase III Emphasis on higher level thinking skills Typically defined as College Preparatory Ex. Academic English 3 *NCAA APPROVED Phase IV Emphasis on critical thinking, writing, and research covered at a rapid pace. Strict pre-requisites are required for Phase IV courses. Ex. Honors and Advanced Placement English Honors and AP level classes carry a heavier course load and go at a faster pace than our academic level classes.

Scheduling Information Available Online Visit the NASH School Counseling Website

2017-2018 Scheduling Schedule online via Tyler 360 Student Portal, not Parent Portal. Account information is available in the Counseling Office. March 1st -11th Student Portal window is open. View your teacher recommendations. You cannot change or edit your teacher recommendations through the Student Portal. Your counselor can change or edit teacher recommendations. Select electives (Be certain these are the classes you want). Schedule a minimum of 7 credits and a maximum of 8 credits. March 13th-17th Counselor/Student individual meetings. Review schedule to edit requests or change recommendations.

MARCH 2017 1 STUDENT PORTAL OPENS 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 STUDENT PORTAL CLOSES 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 STUDENT VERIFICATIONS PROVIDED 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 WAIVERS DUE VERIFICATIONS DUE Individual Counselor / Student Meetings

Waivers A waiver is a contract between the school and the student/parent. It provides a course placement that supersedes the teacher recommendation. Example: Teacher recommends Phase III Psychology but the student wants to take AP Psychology. Waivers are available in the Counseling Office. Student must complete the form and obtain the following signatures ( student, parent, current teacher). Forms must be returned to the School Counseling Office by March 31st. Students can only waive 1 level (Example: Academic Physics to Honors Physics). Students can not waive a pre-requisite ( Example: Enrollment in Honors Meteorology requires completion of any Physics course). WAIVER POLICY : A student who signs a waiver contract for a course cannot make a schedule change during the first 15 days of the semester. If a withdraw occurs before 40 days (20 for semester), a “W” will appear on the official transcript. If a withdraw occurs after 40 days (20 for semester), an “E” will appear on the official transcript.

New Courses Business, Computer and Information Technology Introduction to Informational Science .5 Credit Cybersecurity and the Law .5 Credit Both courses are offered to students in 11th and 12th Grade. These courses are being offered in conjunction with the FBI and the University of Pittsburgh College in High School Program. Students will be able to apply for 3 college credits per class. For more information, please see a business teacher.

College in High School Business Department Math Department College in High School through Carlow College: 3 Credits Accounting 1 and Accounting 2. Earn a “C” or better Students must sign up for both classes in the same year. Cost is $180.00. Honors Accounting 1 and Honors Accounting 2. Student must sign up for both classes in the same year. Cost is $180.00. Math Department College in High School through University of Pittsburgh: 4 credits Honors Calculus Register and Pass the ALEKS Placement Test: Test cost $25.00, class is $225.00 Probability and Statistics Earn a “D” or better. Cost is $225

College in High School World Language Department College in High School through LaRoche: 3 credits per course Honors French 3, Honors Senior French, AP French Honors Spanish 3, Honors Senior Spanish, AP Spanish Honors German 3, Honors Senior German, AP German College in High School through Duquesne University: 3 credits per course Honors Latin 3, Honors Senior Latin, AP Latin English Department College in High School through University of Pittsburgh: 3 credits Honors Argument

Interested in playing Division 1 or Division 2 Athletics? Select the course title: NCAA Check to see if your courses meet NCAA standards: School Code 393-745

Teacher Recommendations If you are choosing an elective that requires a teacher recommendation in the Program of Studies (ex. Honors Anatomy), you MUST obtain a signed recommendation slip. You will need to bring this signed slip to your individual scheduling meeting the week of March 13th-17th, 2017.

Alternate Electives When making your online course requests, you must choose three alternate electives in the event you do not get your first choice electives.

Scheduling Requirements Students must schedule a minimum of 7.0 credits each year Students who deviate from this requirement must have the approval of the building Principal and/or IEP Team. There are eight (8) instructional periods at the Intermediate and Senior High School. Students are encouraged to take advantage of the many and varied elective courses offered by the district. Students may not schedule more than the equivalent of one full year/full time study hall during the year.

NASH Policies Student requests will determine staffing for next year. Students are not permitted to switch electives after March 31, 2017. Carefully select courses. Talk to your teachers, counselors, consult Program of Studies and/or Podcasts developed by Curricular Departments located on the Senior High School webpage. No requests for teacher changes will be honored. No requests for lunch changes will be honored. If there is a medical reason for an early or late lunch, a medical note must be provided.

NASH Policies Diversified Occupations and Cooperative Work Experience Interested students must schedule: Career Development 1 credit Co-Op (Earn 1 credit per 120 hours of work each semester) 2 Total Credits

Schedule Change Policy All students have an opportunity in the spring of each year to select courses appropriate to their needs. Students are also permitted to adjust their course selections prior to March 31, 2017. Following this date, all course selections will be considered final, and schedule change requests will only be considered for the following reasons: 1. Mechanical error Example: Course left off schedule. 2. Level changes Level changes can only occur within the first 40 days of school. Your grade will follow you. After 40 days, level changes will not be permitted. 3. Needed for Graduation Requirement Example: Failed required course and must drop elective or study hall to schedule a make-up course. 4. Fill study hall Example: Replace study hall with an elective course without adjusting any other parts of schedule. Seats must be available, and the change must be made within the first five school days of the semester.

https://youtu.be/GIcBUYNVzQo Now What? Log on to your STUDENT portal to review your teacher recommendations. English, History, Math, Science, PE, and World Language https://youtu.be/GIcBUYNVzQo Select elective courses that match your future interests. Review the Program of Studies and/or watch the podcasts available on the NASH website. Pay attention to course pre-requisites listed in the Program of Studies. Schedule at least 7 credits. Everyone must maintain 7 credits throughout the school year. Choose and enter 3 alternate electives. If you are selecting more than one math or science course, remember that you may need to have a teacher sign the white slip.

Important Dates March 1 – March 11 March 31 Make your course selections. March 31 Return your reverse verification form with parent signature to the School Counseling Office. Waivers are due to the School Counseling Office. This is the last day to make changes to your schedule.

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