Scheduling Orientation 2014 Students Entering Grade 9 WELCOME STUDENTS January 15, 2014

High School Counselors A-E Mr. Conwell F-K Mr. Kean L-R Mrs. Marazza S-Z Mrs. Thorsen Mrs. Karen Brown Guidance Secretary (724)

Graduation Requirements CourseRequired Credits English4.5 Credits Mathematics3.0 Credits Science (Biology, Chemistry, Physics) 3.0 Credits Social Studies4.0 Credits Arts and Humanities2.0 Credits Health0.5 Credits Physical Education2.0 Credits Electives5.0 Credits Graduation Project0.5 Credits Keystone Exams1.0 Credits Total25.5 Credits

English and Social Studies All students are required to take the following courses: English 9 – ENG250 Communications II – ENG251 US & PA II – SST550

Gifted Support Classes Students who are a part of SOAR have the option to take these courses in place of the required English and Social Studies course: SOAR English 9 - ENG831 SOAR Communications II - ENG832 SOAR US & PA II - SST861

Biology Selections Honors Biology (9 periods per cycle) – SCI530 (Swimming opposite lab) Academic Biology (9 periods per cycle) – SCI544 (Swimming opposite lab) Applied Biology (6 periods per cycle) – SCI505 (Swimming for semester)

Math Selections Honors Algebra II – MAT406 Algebra II – MAT407 Algebra I – MAT401

Elective Courses Students may select: 2.5 credits if they schedule Honors or Academic Biology or 3.0 credits if they schedule Applied Biology

Art Drawing & Painting I - ART102 (0.5) Drawing & Painting II - ART105 (0.5) Sculptures & Crafts I - ART107 (0.5) Sculptures & Crafts II - ART108 (0.5) Jewelry I - ART115 (0.5) Jewelry II – ART116 (0.5)

Business Intro to Business - BUS150 (0.5) Office Procedures I - BUS153 (0.5) Office Procedures II - BUS154 (0.5) Marketing Essentials - BUS184 (1.0) or BUS183 (0.5) Microsoft Office Suite I & Web Tools - BUS171 (0.5) Microsoft Office Suite II & Web Tools - BUS172 (0.5)

Computer Science Robotics & Computer Programming I - COM205 (0.5 credits) Robotics & Computer Programming II – COM206 (0.5 credits) Family Consumer Science Family Consumer Science - FCS300 (0.5 credits)

English Introduction to Journalism - ENG272 (1.0) Argument & Debate I - ENG277 (0.5)

Music 9 th Grade Chorus - MUS454 (1.0) or MUS453 (0.5) Band - MUS450 (1.0) Jazz Band (Audition Required) - MUS457 (1.0) Orchestra - MUS475 (1.0)

Technology Education Foundations Lab - TED600 (1.0) OR select from the following: Electronics I - TED601 (0.5) Manufacturing Tech I - TED604 (0.5) Energy, Power and Transportation - TED606 (0.5) Engineering Drawing - TED621 (1.0), TED620 (0.5)

World Languages French I, II - WLG650, WLG652 (1.0) German I, II - WLG660, WLG662 (1.0) Spanish I, II - WLG670, WLG672 (1.0) Japanese I, II - WLG680, WLG682 (1.0)

CWCTC 9 th grade students will be allowed to attend Central Westmoreland Career and Technical Center. 9 th grade students will be allowed to attend Central Westmoreland Career and Technical Center. Criteria to attend: Criteria to attend: 70% Grade Point Average 70% Grade Point Average Meets District Attendance Requirements Meets District Attendance Requirements Good Behavior Good Behavior Attend a CWCTC information session or tour Attend a CWCTC information session or tour Review Career Path Information with counselor Review Career Path Information with counselor Acceptance will based on the above criteria and number of spaces available in each shop. Acceptance will based on the above criteria and number of spaces available in each shop.

Air Force JROTC 4-year program with minimum 120 contact hours per year 4-year program with minimum 120 contact hours per year Turn-key support, including technology Turn-key support, including technology Schools must teach AF-provided curriculum Schools must teach AF-provided curriculum 40/40/20 combination of Aerospace Science (AS), Leadership Education (LE) & Wellness 40/40/20 combination of Aerospace Science (AS), Leadership Education (LE) & Wellness Aerospace ScienceLeadership Education A Journey Into Aviation HistoryCitizenship, Character, and Air Force Tradition The Science of FlightCommunication, Awareness and Leadership Cultural Studies: An Introduction to Global Awareness Life Skills and Career Opportunities Astronomy/ Exploration of SpacePrinciples of Management Management of the Cadet CorpsNational Endowment for Financial Education (NEFE) Aviation Honors Ground School Survival

Air Force JROTC Extracurricular Activities Color Guard and Drill Teams Color Guard and Drill Teams Kitty Hawk Air Society Kitty Hawk Air Society Academic Bowl (SAT/ACT) Academic Bowl (SAT/ACT) Curriculum In Action (Field Trips) Curriculum In Action (Field Trips) STEM kits STEM kits Orienteering Orienteering Newsletters/website/AV squad Newsletters/website/AV squad Air Rifle Competition Teams Air Rifle Competition Teams Model Rocketry & Radio Controlled Aircraft Clubs Model Rocketry & Radio Controlled Aircraft Clubs Incentive flights in civilian and CAP aircraft Incentive flights in civilian and CAP aircraft CyberPatriot: Air Force Association sponsored on-line network-defense competition CyberPatriot: Air Force Association sponsored on-line network-defense competition Aviation Ground School Aviation Ground School Survival Training Survival Training Marksmanship Marksmanship Flight Simulators in Classrooms Flight Simulators in Classrooms Community Service Projects Community Service Projects Fitness competitions Fitness competitions Mentoring/outreach to middle schools Mentoring/outreach to middle schools *All programs are optional & require principal approval

Air Force JROTC Optional Summer Programs Summer Leadership School (SLS) Summer Leadership School (SLS) Unit-hosted camps typically held for 1 week during summer; They are not boot camp --They are a reward! Unit-hosted camps typically held for 1 week during summer; They are not boot camp --They are a reward! Teach team building and instill self-confidence Teach team building and instill self-confidence Locally-determined focus: drill, STEM, leadership and more Locally-determined focus: drill, STEM, leadership and more Your unit may attend an SLS hosted by another unit with school permission Your unit may attend an SLS hosted by another unit with school permission Partially/Totally funded by Air Force Partially/Totally funded by Air Force Other Service JROTC/Civil Air Patrol Camps Other Service JROTC/Civil Air Patrol Camps Top cadets may compete to attend other STEM and leadership camps Top cadets may compete to attend other STEM and leadership camps

College and Career Pathways Please visit the High School Guidance website for more information about the College and Career Pathways. Norwin electives are matched with the 16 pathways to help students choose electives which would be beneficial for their career interests.

Sample Schedule #1 PdSubjectInstructorRoomDaysTerm HRHomeroomAgnew Year 01Applied BioWoitkowiak Year 02SwimmingMorganPool123456Sem 1 02Intro ElectWarden Sem 2 03US & PA IIWaldron Year 04GeometryNanassy Year 05Fam Con SciJurich Sem 1 05Comm. IIBrentzel Sem 2 06Chorus 9McCurdy Year 07Sculp/Craft IRoberts Sem 1 07Micro Off IAftanas Sem 2 08English 9Mihalov Year

Sample Schedule #2 PdSubjectInstructorRoomDaysTerm HRHomeroomAgnew Year 01Algebra II (H)Brozeski Year 02Biology (H)Lloyd Year 03Biology LabLloyd Year 03SwimmingDankovichPool2-4-6Year 04US & PA IIDavis Year 05Chorus 9McCurdy Year 06Spanish IConnelly Year 07Comm. IIBrentzel Sem 1 07Sculp/Craft IRoberts Sem 2 08English 9Amic Year

Keystones – Grade 11 1 Credit Awarded Literature -.33 credit Biology -.33 credit Algebra I -.34 credit Grades Assigned 3 rd Grading Term of Senior Year Advanced - 100% Proficient - 91% Basic - 81% Below Basic - 69%

Course Selection Deadline April 16, 2014 No Schedule Changes After This Date

Web Resources Norwin High School Guidance Website Norwin High School Guidance Website Program of Studies Booklet This PowerPoint Scheduling Selection Forms College and Career Resources Testing Information Contact Information Norwin High School Student Handbook Secondary Information (AP, College in High School, CWCTC Link)

Scheduling Online Students will access Skyward Student-Family Access via the web at Enter username and password. The login must be the STUDENT’S username and password. Parent accounts are not able to select courses. If your child does not remember his/her username or password he/she will need to visit the guidance office to request that information.

Online Scheduling When logging on to your Skyward account, 8 th grade students will need to change over to the high school. To do this, use the pull down menu at the top of the screen and select “Norwin High School”. When logging on to your Skyward account, 8 th grade students will need to change over to the high school. To do this, use the pull down menu at the top of the screen and select “Norwin High School”.

Online Scheduling Once you have logged in, click on Courses for under the Course Requests heading on the left hand side of the screen. If you do not see this option, verify that you are logged in as the student.

Online Scheduling Once the screen changes you will see a series of tabs across the top of the screen; click on Update Requests to add courses to your schedule.

Online Scheduling To add a course, highlight the course in the left column and click the Add Course button. The highlighted course information is copied to the box on the right side of the screen. Courses listed in the box on the right side are the courses you are requesting for next school year.

Online Scheduling If you need to delete a course, highlight the course in the right column and click Remove Course (at the bottom of the column).The course will be removed from your selections

Online Scheduling Once you have finished selecting courses, click on the Alternates tab that is across the top of the screen. All students must add two alternate course selections, but can add up to four. Alternate course selections are added in the same way as the other courses are added. Alternate courses are numbered in priority order so please be certain to verify that the priority number (1, 2, 3) corresponds with your choice alternatives. Alternate course selections are used when your first choices are already filled or cannot be accommodated in your schedule.

Online Scheduling

Once you have completed all course selections and alternate selections, click on the Selected tab to view all courses added. This will provide you with an overview of your course choices for next school year. When finished, logout of the system

Scheduling Faire The Scheduling Faire will be on Thursday, January 16 th from 6:00 – 8:00 pm in the High School Auditorium. Hope to see you there! The Scheduling Faire will be on Thursday, January 16 th from 6:00 – 8:00 pm in the High School Auditorium. Hope to see you there!