1. SOUHEGAN HIGH SCHOOL 2016-2017 SCHEDULE

2.  English – 4 Credits  Math – 3 Credits 4 yrs. – class of 2019  Science – 3 Credits  Social Studies – 3 Credits  Wellness – 1 Credit  Health.5  Fine Arts.5  Computer Portfolio.5  Advisory 2 Credits (.5 per year)  Elective Courses – 4.75 Graduation Requirements

3.  Division 1 Exhibition  Junior Research Project  Post Graduation Plan  Senior Project  Community Service – 40 hours minimum 22.25 Total – Minimum Credits

4. Transcript Reviews in advisory or on team Class Presentations Review of the graduation requirements Review of college admissions requirements Review of the Program of Studies Review of the schedule and options Students are encouraged to research colleges On-line Registration of Classes Meetings with the counselors to review requests Course Selection Process

5. Division 1 Team Schedule

6. 10th Grade Team American Studies- English American Studies - Social Studies Living Systems - Science Wellness Math - Off Team

7. Example Sophomore Schedule Per. 1 - American Studies - English Per. 2 - American Studies - Social Studies Per. 3 - Living Systems Per. 4 – Wellness/Health Per. 5 - Lunch/Advisory Per. 6 - Math Per. 7 - World Language Per. 8 – Band

8. Example Junior Schedule Per. 1 - World Language Per. 2 - Math Per. 3 - Science Per. 4 - Elective Per. 5 -Elective Per. 6 - Lunch/Advisory Per. 7 - World Literature Per. 8 - World Studies Juniors - allowed free period

9.  Per. 1 – Senior Seminar  Per. 2 – Senior Seminar  Per. 3 – Math Elective  Per. 4 – Science Elective  Per. 5 – Free Period  Per.6 – Lunch/Advisory  Per. 7 – Elective  Per. 8 – Elective  Seniors allowed 1-2 free periods

10. Elective Choices Trimester Examples – Philosophy Sociology Astronomy Music Production Web Page Design Digital Photo Pottery Drawing Accounting Personal Finance Programming Full Year Examples- Psychology Video Production Marine Biology Advanced Studio Art Band Chorus World Language Environmental Science Physics Statistics Financial Algebra

11.  Career Technical Programs Two Year Programs (some 1 year) Application Process / Deadlines Milford Applied Technology Center – www.mildfordschools.net/mhs Open House – Feb. 11 6:00-8:00pm Nashua Technology Center – nsd-school.nashua.edu/highschool/NTC South Open House – Feb. 3 6:00-8:00pm North Open House – Feb. 4 6:00-8:00pm Alvirne Vocational Technical Center – www.sau81.org/ahs Open House – Feb. 3 5:30-7:30pm Technical Programs for Juniors/Seniors

12. Technical Programs  CTE Programs – Examples Auto Technology – Nashua Cosmetology – Nashua Health Occupations – Nashua Culinary Arts – Milford Biotechnology – Milford Fire Science – Milford (at ConVal) Veterinary Science– Alvirne Forestry & Wildlife – Alvirne

13.  Advanced Placement (AP) Course Offerings  National Standardized Curriculum  Nationally recognized courses  AP Exams in May  Rigorous course of study – fast pace  Colleges may award credit or placement for specific scores on exams Summer work assigned

14.  Rigor, Rigor, Rigor  World Languages  Colleges have individual course requirements Examples – Bentley University – Precalculus University of California – Fine Arts Credit (1)  Specific majors/programs may have requirements Nursing students – must have chemistry Engineering students – chemistry, physics

15.  Most important factors in college admissions  Grades in college preparatory classes  Rigor of course of study  Colleges will often recalculate GPAs – awarding extra points for Honors and AP classes

16. Keene State Boston College  English – 4 Credits  Math – 3 Credits  Sciences – 3 Credits  Social Sciences – 2 Cr.  World Lang. – 2 rec.  English – 4 Credits  Math – 4 Credits  Sciences (Lab) – 4 Credits  Social Sciences – 4 Credits  World Language – 4 Credits

17. UNH Requirements UNH Statistics  English – 4 Credits  Math – 3 Credits  Social Sciences - 3 Cr.  Science (Lab) – 3 Credits  Foreign Lang. – 2 Credits (3 yrs. Preferred)  92% have 4 years of Math  89% have 3 or more years of SS  79% have 4 years of Science  57% have 4 years of Foreign Lang.

18.  On-line Courses  Independent Study  Work Study  Community Service Learning  Internships  College Courses Pre-approval is required for credit!

19. New Hampshire Scholars Program National Scholars Program – www.nhscholars.orgwww.nhscholars.org Goal - To encourage rigorous academic program and prepare students for college and work Encourages students to seek experiential learning opportunities and community partnerships/business mentorships Specific Course Requirements Scholarships at some colleges Form must be filled out and signed

20.  Three new pathways 1) NH Scholars (general) 2) NH Scholars with STEM Emphasis 4 yrs. Science 1 yr. Technology Minimum 3.2 GPA 3) NH Scholars with Arts Emphasis 2 yrs. Arts Minimum 3.2 GPA

21. Course Selection Considerations Student Interests and Passion Math and World Language Teacher Recommendations Prerequisites Graduation Requirements Post-Secondary Plans and Requirements College Credit - Advanced Placement Courses, Running Start, Granite State College NCAA Requirements- http://eligibilitycenter.orghttp://eligibilitycenter.org NH Scholars Rigor, Rigor, Rigor

22.  Sophomores – 2/2-2/5 Class Visits 2/2-2/12 On-line Registration 2/8 – 19 Counselor Meetings  Juniors – 2/8-2/11 Advisory Visits 2/8-2/19 On-line Registration 3/3-3/15 Counselor Meetings  Freshman – 3/7-3/9 Class Visits 3/7-3/14 On-line Registration 3/14-3/18 Counselor Meetings

23.  Course requests drive master schedule  Course requests determine offerings  Ability to make changes is limited  Teacher assignments are not finalized until spring  Counselors receive initial schedules in late spring  Final Schedules sent home in summer  Add/Drop Policies