8 th Grade Parents’ Night

Testing Programs Grades ( PSAT and OGT testing) Special Northwood High School Programs ( Penta) Other Services Offered ( Children’s Resource Center) Minimum Graduation Requirements

Curriculum Guide Requirements for graduation Grading PSO Penta Career Center Options Courses taught Grade for which each course is intended Pre-requisites Credit Flex Program

Finding the Curriculum Guide You can access the curriculum guide through the school’s web page. Use the URL to locate the district home page. From there, click on the Guidance drop-down menu.

Finding the Curriculum Guide On the Guidance page, select Curriculum Guide from the left-hand column. This will take you to a PDF copy of the Curriculum Guide, which you can view on screen or print off.

Course Selection Sheet Honors English 9: At least a B average in 7 th and 8 th grade English, scored either Advanced or Accelerated on the OAA, instructor approval and demonstrated writing skills Honors Geometry: Open to freshmen with at least a B average in Algebra I, and teacher approval

High School Credit Physical Education, Health, and Band credit granted to 8 th graders for high school credit.

Freshman Electives Students must fill in each section of the course selection sheet. If a one semester elective is selected, students must fill in another ½ credit elective for second semester.

Physical Education Waiver Notice of Intent Students who participate in interscholastic athletics, marching band, or cheerleading for at least two (2) full seasons while enrolled in grades 9 through 12 may be excused from the high school physical education requirement. Students electing such an excuse must complete the following requirements: 1. A waiver agreement will be signed by the parent/guardian and turned into the high school office. 2. Students are responsible to follow all guidelines of the waiver agreement. 3. Students must complete (1/2) credit in another course of study which is designated by the Board as meeting the high school curriculum requirements. It is my student’s intent to use the Physical Education waiver. PARENT SIGNATURE: STUDENT SIGNATURE:

Physical Education Waiver

Sample Course Selection Sheet

College Preparatory Curriculum Sign-up for Spanish I IF you earned a C or better in 8 th grade Language Arts. Students eligible will have a star located in the upper left-hand corner of their course selection sheet. Please note that Spanish is NOT required to graduate from Northwood High School. 2-3 years are recommended if you plan to attend a 4 year college/university.

Recommended Schedule In the Curriculum Guide, there is a detailed sample freshman schedule for students in the college preparatory program as well as those intending to attend Penta Career Center.

Changes Discuss thoroughly the class choices your son/daughter is making regarding next year. We DO allow movement within a subject area such as math, science, and English if the teacher, counselor, and parent feels a student needs to move to a different level. We DO NOT allow any other types of changes in course selection after this form is submitted on Feb. 26th.

Conflicts If for any reason your student cannot be placed in a class you have requested, I’ll be in contact with him or her in the spring and together we’ll make a new choice.

Acceptance into Colleges/Universities/ Penta Curriculum Attendance GPA Class Rank ACT/SAT Scores

Don’t Forget Come in with a good attitude. The high school staff is here to help. Work hard…the first day of your freshman year is as important as the last day of your senior year!