1. Jr/Sr High School

2. Graduation Requirements
Credits = 25.0 minimum (25.5 Class 2023)
4 (each) Math/English/Social Studies
3 Science
Driver ed (.25)/Wellness (.25)/Assessment Prep (.5)
Phys. Ed (1.5)
Computer Apps ( .5 credit)
1 technology
5.0 electives
Video production grade 9 (.5) ( starts class 2023)
Graduation Project (won’t show until final report) (1.0)

3. Scheduling Topics New Courses 2019-20 Course Criteria Waiver Policy
Intro to Video Production
Computer Science I
Anatomy & Physiology
Physical Education changes
Course Criteria Waiver Policy
In the event that a student does not meet the criteria for selection for a course which they have chosen, the following may occur:
A. The student’s parent/guardian will be asked to inform the building principal, in
writing, of their request and will be required to submit the signed Course Criteria Waiver Consent form.
B. The student may be placed in the requested course for the entire school year with the expectation and understanding that the student will complete the course, regardless of the obtained grade.
Schedule Changes- up to May 15, please adhere to this deadline. No summer changes. Schedule wisely.

4. Graduation Project Requirements
Career plan
Correct Number of Artifacts each year
Business Industry Indicator
2 job shadows due BEFORE senior year
12 hours Community Service
Resume/Autobiographical Exit paper
Exit Interview- Senior Year
What to do about missing components
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Keystone Exams Biology, Algebra, Literature-remediation for Algebra

5. Career Readiness
State regulation requires career & work components for students to have prior to graduation
Artifacts- Meaningful documentation pieces that reflect students’ knowledge of the 4 Career Education & Work Standards and how those relate to their career plan. Each grade band has a set number required to complete and NTSD is helping students to achieve these artifacts within the classroom.
Business Industry Indicator (one of the following)
Industry Recognized Credential (CPR, First Aid, Lifeguarding..
NTSD is trying to gather some options for students
60 hours community service with documentation of reflection
3 job shadow experiences ( each 3 hours minimum)

6. Questions/Comments
Sign up for Guidance Remind App Text this number Class Class Class Class Website to view Program of Studies ****American Scholar Program- host a student & get $$ to host them for the year. Similar to Exchange Student Program BUT IT IS NOT Contact Dr. Meehan or Mrs. DeVincentis for more information