NEWINGTON HIGH SCHOOL Course Selection Process for Classes

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 SUBJECT CURRENT REQUIREMENTS English 4. 0 ½ in Literature Sr. Year 4+ Social Studies 3. 0 1 US History/. 5 Government 3 -4 Math 3. 0 Science 2. 0 1 Phy Science / 1 Bio Science Arts/Career Prep 1. 0 Art, Music, Bus Ed. Fam/Con Science World Language 0 Wellness 1. 5 Additional Credits Needed 6. 5 TOTAL: 21. 0 COLLEGE 4 3 -4 2 -4 Grade 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.

GRADE PROMOTION FOR CLASS 2015, 2016 and 2017 4 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 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 – 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 11 A = 4. 0 English 11 H = 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 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 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 STUDIES American 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) WELLNESS Grade 11 -. 5 Wellness 3 Grade 12 – Personal Fitness

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 NOT 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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DEPARTMENT SUPERVISORS 860 -666 -5611 ENGLISH: Mrs. St. Jean MATH: Mrs. La. Joie SCIENCE: Mrs. Mastrocola SS/WORLD LANG. Mrs. Narowski ACADEMIES: Mrs. Davis x 1357 x 1320 x 1117 x 1321 x 1263

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