Feb 8-11 February 2 May 6 Meeting for parents of current 8 th graders - 7pm, Pennfield Auditorium Students complete course selection online during Social Studies Last day for course selection changes

Teacher recommendations Credits needed 42 periods per cycle Elective Choices

Teachers base their recommendations on academic performance Level changes need to go through the Guidance Office. If you are considering a level change we highly encourage you speak to the teacher/teachers first.

7 credits is the maximum possible for 9 th grade 6 periods/cycle = 1.0 credit 4 periods/cycle = 0.7 credit 2 periods/cycle = 0.3 credit 6 periods/cycle = 1.0 credit 4 periods/cycle = 0.7 credit 2 periods/cycle = 0.3 credit

To graduate from NPHS, a student needs: 4 credits in English 4 credits in Social Studies 3 (or 4) credits in Math 3 (or 4) credits in Science 2 credits in Arts and Humanities 1.2 credits of Physical Education 0.9 credits of Health 3.9 credits of Electives

Additionally, a NPHS student must: Demonstrate proficiency in English Literature, Algebra 1, and Biology on Keystone Exams (pp. 5&6)

Class Rank combines grades and course levels to determine a weighted GPA (rounded to nearest one hundredth) Class rank is computed at the end of each year in 9 th, 10 th, and 11 th grades Maintaining A’s and B’s in appropriately challenging levels is important in class rank

English+6 periods Social Studies+6 periods Math+6 periods Science+6 periods Phys. Ed.+2 periods Health+2 periods Computer App III+2 periods 1 or 2 Elective Majors+6-12 periods (+12 for NMTCC) 0-3 Elective Minors+0-6 periods

5 - Academic Track 6H - More Challenging 6HP - Most Challenging

2105K- Algebra BB- Algebra 1 (Part 1) 2106K- Algebra 1 Honors Geometry Algebra 2

JROTC – Science of Flight 6 periods Art Major 6 periods Intro to Business 6 periods Language 1 st or 2 nd year 6 periods FCS Major 6 periods Applying Technology 6 periods NMTCC12 periods

Applying Technology Art Band Chorus Exploratory Business FCS Orchestra Related Fine Arts Foundation of Music (4 pds Music) Technical Drawing Theater Arts

One major elective taken at NPHS, Science of Flight (p. 43) Uniform and grooming requirements for all cadets (p.25)

What is Air Force Junior ROTC all about? Creating a Great Discover Different Group of Friends Cultures & Countries Giving Back to the Community Exploring Aviation and Space Flight JROTC Program Did you Know? There is NO commitment to the military – NONE! Three of the JROTC courses count as Science and one counts as Social Studies credits As a 9 th grader YOU can take classes at the High School – get a jump compared to your Middle School peers! JROTC participation looks great on college applications and opens windows for potential college scholarships and also admission to America’s Service Academies. Can earn College Credits!

Science of Flight 3915 Level: 5.0 Grades: Periods/Cycle: 6 Prerequisites: None Can earn up to 21 college credits through Adam State University for taking this course. (Can be transferred to other colleges) Course Description: –Students will learn how airplanes fly, human physiology of flight, and the effects of weather on aircraft. –Students will have the opportunity to use the flight simulator and build model aircraft. –There are numerous field trips available throughout the year.

Pages focus on 9 th Grade course selection only Pages provide information on NMTCC

February8-11February8-11 May 6 Students participate in online course selection Last day for course selection changes