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 English Social Studies Math Science Arts/Career Prep World Language Wellness Additional Credits Needed TOTAL: 4.0½ in Literature Sr. Year US History/.5 Government Phy Science / 1 Bio Science Art, Music, Bus Ed. Fam/Con Science Grade SUBJECT CURRENT REQUIREMENTS COLLEGE

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 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 GRADE 10 ENGLISH English 10 MATH Algebra II Geometry SCIENCE Biology, AP Biology Botany, Chemistry SOCIAL STUDIES U. S. History (Academic, Honors or AP) WELLNESS.5 Wellness 2 ELECTIVES World Languages Art, Music, Career /Tech

SCHEDULE: Grades 11/12 ENGLISHEnglish 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

Continued – GRADES 11 / 12 MATH Algebra II Discrete Math Pre-Calculus Intro to Computer Science AP Statistics Calculus AP Calculus AB or BC AP Computer Science 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 STUDIESAmerican 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) WELLNESSGrade Wellness 3 Grade 12 – Personal Fitness

ELECTIVES ART & MUSIC Drawing I & II Vocal Ensembles: Digital Media Foundation Choir, Choral and Chamber Digital Graphic Design I & II Cartooning – Intro to Animation Instrumental Ensembles Ceramics/Sculpture/Jewelry Band & Orchestra Painting I & II Digital Animation & Film Non-Performance Portfolio Preparation Courses: AP Studio Art 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 ENGLISH:Mrs. St. Jeanx 1357 MATH:Mrs. LaJoiex 1320 SCIENCE:Mrs. Mastrocolax 1117 SS/WORLD LANG. Mrs. Narowskix 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