NEWINGTON HIGH SCHOOL Course Selection Process for Class

NEWINGTON HIGH SCHOOL Course Selection Process for Class of 2018

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 per year increases from 5 to 6. 2. Beginning with the class of 2018, graduation requirements will increase from 21 credits to 25 credits

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS

REQUIREMENTS SUBJECT COMPREHENSIVE REQUIREMENTS COLLEGE English 4. 0 ½ in Literature Sr. Year 4+ Social Studies 3. 0 1 US History/. 5 Government 3 -4 Humanities Elective 1. 0 Math 4. 0 Science 3. 0 STEM Elective 1. 0 Career / Life Skills 1. 0 Fine Arts Business Ed. , Tech. , Family/Consumer Science/Academy Courses 1. 0 Music & Art World Language 1. 0 Wellness 1. 5 Additional Credits Needed 4. 5 TOTAL: 25. 0 4 1 Phy Science / 1 Bio Science 3 -4 2 -4 Grades 9 -11

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.

THREE ACADEMIES: 1 – CULINARY and HOSPITALITY 2 – INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY and DIGITAL INNOVATION 3 – FINANCE and BUSINESS MANAGEMENT ACADEMY

Students who complete at least 5 courses in one Academy will be eligible to participate in an intensive internship. ALL STUDENTS CAN TAKE ACADEMY COURSES.

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS SUBJECT COMPREHENSIVE ACADEMY English 4. 0 Social Studies 3. 0 Humanities Elective 1. 0 Math 4. 0 Science 3. 0 STEM Elective 1. 0 Career / Life Skills 1. 0 Fine Arts 1. 0 World Language 1. 0 Wellness 1. 5 Additional Credits Needed 4. 5 3. 5 Required Electives 3. 0 Internship 1. 0 TOTAL: 25. 0

MORE INFORMATION TO FOLLOW ABOUT ACADEMIES ADVICE: v Selectives of interest to you. INFO: v You can identify yourself as an Academy student in January 2015 OR after the completion of 9 th grade.

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY & DIGITAL INNOVATION • Principles of Information Technology • Computer Systems • Database Design • Computer Networking • Mobile App Development • 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

GROUPINGS: Academic and Honors In core academic subject areas, students are assigned into different levels of difficulty. This is determined by: – Academic performance – Teacher recommendation – Standardized tests v. Levels are not mutually exclusive

Academic vs. Honors In general, honors classes are for students who: • Are curious learners with a history of excellent performance • Can work independently • Can master material covered at a faster pace and in greater depth • Demonstrate an excellent work ethnic • Can manage their time effectively

GRADE POINT AVERAGES (GPA) Honors classes get more weight when determining GPA. An ‘A’ in academic English 9 is worth 4. 0 quality points. An ‘A’ in honors English 9 is worth 4. 2 quality points.

TYPICAL 9 th GRADE SCHEDULE English 9 (Academic or Honors) Modern World History (A, H) Physical Science (A/H) or Biology H (reco req. ) Wellness I Math (A/H): Algebra I, Geometry or Algebra II World Language (French, Spanish, Italian, Latin) - First Year: Academic - Second Year: Academic & Honors • Other Electives (Music, Career/Life Skills, Art) • • •

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 ENGLISH English 11 (A/H) AP English Language (11) & AP English Literature (12) LITERATURE: The Feminine Perspective in Literature American Voices British 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 AP Calculus AB or BC AP Statistics Intro to Computer Science 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 STUDIES American Government & Citizenship (1/2 Year) American Studies Current Issues Economics Psychology / AP Psychology Sociology War & the Human Condition: Genocide, Upheaval and Chaos Constitutional Law The History of Your Life Faith and Culture Comparative Religions AP Modern Western Traditions (12) WELLNESS Grade 11 -. 5 Wellness 3 Grade 12 – N / A

ELECTIVES ART & MUSIC Drawing I & II Digital Media Foundation Digital Graphic Design I & II Cartooning – Intro to Animation Ceramics/Sculpture/Jewelry Painting I & II Digital Animation & Film Portfolio Preparation AP Studio Art Vocal Ensembles: Choir, Choral and Chamber Instrumental Ensembles Band & Orchestra Non-Performance Courses: 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 Ø World Language is an NHS graduation requirement. Ø 2 – 3 years of the same language IS required by most colleges for entry. Ø French & Spanish are offered through the AP Level Ø Italian & Latin are offered through the 4 th year

PLAN FOR SUCCESS ! Ø Include courses from different subject areas Ø Plan a two or three year sequence Ø Plan for a well-rounded experience Ø Make the most of every day Ø Consult others Ø Use past school experiences, goals and abilities as a guide Ø Quality is more important than Quantity

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SUPERVISORS / COUNSELORS NEWINGTON HIGH SCHOOL DEPARTMENT SUPERVISORS – 860 -666 -5611 ENGLISH: Mrs. St. Jean x 1357 MATH: Mrs. La. Joie x 1320 SCIENCE: Mrs. Mastrocola x 1117 SS/WORLD LANG. Mrs. Narowski x 1321 ACADEMIES: Mrs. Davis x 1263 MIDDLE SCHOOL COUNSELORS JWMS: Mrs. Pifferi – 860 -667 -5888 x 240 MKMS: Mrs. Speranza – 860 -666 -5418 x 309

IMPORTANT DATES January 10 – 15: MS Counselors meet with students in classrms. January 22: Students return signed registration forms (yellow) January 24 – February 3 – Students enter courses online Students can change course selection up until Monday, March 17, 2014