NEWINGTON HIGH SCHOOL

COURSE SELECTION 2012-13

SAMPLE REGULAR DAY SCHEDULE

Homeroom 7:44

Period 1 7:54-8:38 44 minutes

Period 2 8:42-9:26 44 minutes

Period 3 9:30-10:14 44 minutes

Period 4 10:19-11:03 44 minutes

Period 5 LunchSSR

11:07-11:3211:36-11:51

44 minutes

Period 6 LunchSSR

11:55-12:2012:24-12:39

44 minutes

Period 7 LunchSSR

12:43-1:081:12-1:27

44 minutes

Period 8 1:31-2:15 44 minutes

Graduation Requirements

• English 4 credits• Math 3 credits• Science 2 credits• Social Studies 3 credits• Arts/Career Ed. 1 credit• Wellness 1.5 credit• Electives 6.5 credits • Life Skills 0 credit

TOTAL REQUIRED = 21 credits

Basic Skills AssessmentIn addition to earning 21 credits for graduation,

students are required to meet basic skills in the

following areas:• Speaking and Listening• Technology• Problem Solving• Reading• Writing• Career Planning

Basic Skills Assessment

10th GradeCAPT

Score of 4 or higher

11th GradeRetake CAPT

Score of 4 or higher

12th Grade

Prescribed Science Course

12th GradeMath

In- Course Assessment

12th GradeWriting

BSA Social Studies

12th GradeReading

Practical Literacy

Minimum Course Load Per Semester

• Minimum Total Credits = 5

• Maximum Total Credits = 7

* Students who are not enrolled in 5 classes will not be eligible for the Honor Roll *

GROUPING

In core academic subject areas, students are assigned into different levels of difficulty.

This is determined by:

• Academic performance

• Teacher evaluation

• Standardized tests

• Levels are not mutually exclusive

Weighting

• 4 Difficulty Levels: – AP/Honors – Level 1– Level 2 – Level 3

• The more difficult the course, the more the grade is worth

• The weighted grade is used for the calculation of the GPA, Honor Roll, and Class Decile Ranking

Grades earned in courses offered in the different difficulty levels are weighted.

AP/Honors Level 1 Level 2, 3A+=4.5 A+=4.3 A+=4.2A= 4.4 A= 4.2 A= 4.0A-=4.2 A-=4.0 A-=3.67

Advanced Placement (AP) Courses

• Newington High School offers the following AP courses: English: English Language and English Literature Fine & Performing Arts: Music Theory and Studio Art Mathematics: Calculus AB, Calculus BC, Computer Science and StatisticsScience: Biology, Chemistry and PhysicsSocial Sciences: European History, Psychology and United States HistoryWorld Language: French and Spanish

• A student needs to have a semester one grade of B (3.33 GPA) in specified prerequisite course(s) at the time of registration.

• If a student has an extenuating circumstance, they may petition the department before the close of the registration process if they do not meet the admissions standard.

Typical 9th Grade Schedule

• English 9• World Civilizations• Physical Science• Wellness 1• Math Course (Pre-Algebra, Algebra 1, or Geometry)

• World Language (French, Spanish, Italian, Latin)• Other Electives (Music, Career/Technical, Art)

• Lunch

Typical ScheduleGrade 10 Grade 11 Grade 12

English

English 10 English 11AP English Language

.5 Choice of 16 courses.5 Literature (choice of 11)AP English LiteratureAmerican Studies

Math Algebra IIGeometryAlgebra 1Record Keeping

Pre Calc, AP StatsAP Comp Science AIntro Comp. Sci,Trigonometry, Algebra II, Geometry, Algebra I

AP Calc, AP Stats, AP Comp Sci A, Intro Comp Sci, Pre-Calc,Trig, Modern Math, Accounting I, Algebra II, Geometry

Science

Biology, AP BiologyBotanyHuman Anatomy

Chemistry, AP Chem, BSA Science, Physics, AP Physics Environ. Survey, Marine Ecology, Ecology

Chemistry, AP Chem, BSA Science, Ecology, Environ. Survey, Marine Ecology, AP Physics

Social Studies

.5 American Govt. & Citizenship.5 Contemporary World History

US HistoryAP US History, Political Science

AP Modern Western Traditions, Psychology, AP Psych, Sociology, Economics, American Studies, Current Issues, Political Science, BSA Social Studies

Wellness

.5 Wellness 2 .5 Wellness 3 N/A

Electives

World LanguagesArt, Music, Career/Tech

World LanguagesArt, Music , Careers/Tech

World LanguagesArt, Music , Career/ Tech

Earning Credits=Grade Promotion

GRADE PROMOTION• 10th Grade/Sophomore = 4 credits

• 11th Grade/Junior = 9 credits

• 12th Grade/Senior = 14 credits

• These are the Minimum Credits for each grade

TO EARN CREDITS• Students must pass their

courses with a minimum grade of 60.

• ONE CREDIT is earned for one year of work in a course which meets everyday.

• ONE-HALF CREDIT is earned in a course which meets everyday for one semester.

What happens if a student fails a class?

• If a student still has 4 credits will still move to the 10th grade.

• If a student does not have 4 credits will remain in the 9th grade BUT will move ahead in subject areas that were passed.

– That means a student could be repeating the 9th grade but be enrolled in some 10th grade classes.

• Students can go to summer school to make up the lost credit.

Plan for Success!• Include courses from

different subject areas• Plan a two or three

year sequence• Plan for a well-

rounded experience• Make the most of

every day

• Consult others• Use past school

experiences, goals and abilities as a guide

• Quality is more important than Quantity

New Requirements for Admission to CSUs

Beginning with Class of 2015

• 4 years English• 4 years Math • 1 year STEM• 2 years same World

Language required 3 recommended

• 3 years Social Studies• 1 year Humanities• 1 year Arts• 1 year Phys. Ed/Life

Skills

Wellness Curriculum

Wellness will meet 5x per week for one semester

1.5 Credits Required

Typically taken in Grades 9, 10 & 11

NHS Offers 4 Languages

• French• Spanish• Italian• Latin

• World Language is not an NHS graduation requirement.

• 2-3 years of the same language is required by colleges for entry.

• French & Spanish are offered through the AP level

• Italian & Latin are offered through the 4th Year

Art & Music

• Drawing I & II

• Digital Media Foundation

• Digital Graphic Design I & II

• Digital Photography 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 and Orchestra

• Non-performance Courses: American Music Studies

Music History

Piano

Music Technology I & II

Musical Theatre Workshop

Music Theory & AP Music Theory

8th Grade 9th Grade

Geo-1+

Geo-2Alg I-1

10th Grade

Alg II-1+

Alg II-2

11th Grade

Pre-Calc++AP Stats++

AP Com Sci A++Intro Com Sci+

Trig+Discrete MathIntro Com Sci+

12th Grade

AP Calc AB++AP Calc BC ++

Calc+AP Stats++

AP Com Sci A++Intro Com Sci+

AP Stats++AP Com Sci A++Intro Com Sci+

Alg I-A Alg I-B

Pre-Alg

Geo-1+ Alg II-1+

Pre-Calc++Trig+

AP Stats++AP Com Sci A++Intro Com Sci+

Alg I-2 Geo-2 Alg II-2

AP Stats++Trig++

Intro Com Sci+Discrete Math

Alg I-3 Geo-3 Alg II-3 Discrete Math

8th Grade Math Pre-Alg Alg I-3 Geo-3 Alg II-3

Career/Technical EducationCareer/Technical EducationBusiness Technology Education and Engineering Family and Consumer Sciences

BusinessAccounting

Marketing/CWEComputer Applications

Business Law Business Management

Study SkillsInformation Processing

Personal Finance/Financial Planning

International BusinessIntroduction to Business

College/Career Dual Credits

FACSParenting

Child Development/NHS Preschool

Food/Hospitality EssentialsBaking/Pastry ArtsCulinary Careers

Occupational ChildcareInfant and Toddler Program

Hospitality and Management Hospitality

and TourismCollege/Career Dual Credits

Academic/Technical Knowledge and SkillsInternships/Job Shadow

21st Century SkillsCooperative Work ExperienceCareer Pathway Plans of Study

Postsecondary EducationWorkforce Readiness

Connects Student Learning to a Career Pathway of Interest

Technology Education Robotics

CADEngineering Design and Construction

Home Construction/General ContractingCarpentry

Construction TradesGraphics and DesignElectronic Systems

3-Plane Modeling/DrawingArchitectural Drawing/Design

Web Design

AP Chemistry Chemistry 1

AP Biology / AP Chemistry / Anatomy & Physiology / Environmental Science /

Botany / Marine Biology / Nanotechnology

AP Physics / College Physics / AP Biology / AP Chemistry / Anatomy & Physiology /

Environmental Science / Botany / Marine Biology / Nanotechnology

Chemistry 2Anatomy & Physiology / Environmental

Science / Botany / Marine Biology / Nanotechnology

College Physics / Conceptual Physics / Anatomy & Physiology / Environmental

Science / Botany / Marine Biology / Nanotechnology

Physical Science 1 Biology 1

AP Chemistry / Chemistry 1 / AP Biology / Anatomy & Physiology / Environmental

Science / Botany / Marine Biology / Nanotechnology

AP Physics / College Physics / AP Biology / AP Chemistry / Anatomy & Physiology /

Environmental Science / Botany / Marine Biology / Nanotechnology

Chemistry 2

College Physics / Conceptual Physics / Current Issues* / Consumer Chemistry / Anatomy

Physiology / Environmental Science / Botany / Marine Biology / Nanotechnology

Physical Science 2 Biology 2

Chemistry 2 / Anatomy & Physiology / Environmental Science / Botany / Marine

Biology / Consumer Chemistry / Nanotechnology

College Physics / Conceptual Physics / Current Issues* / Consumer Chemistry / Anatomy

Physiology / Environmental Science / Botany / Marine Biology / Nanotechnology

Physical Science 3 Biology Survey

Biology 2 Chemistry 2

Conceptual Physics / Botany / Environmental Topics / Consumer

Chemistry / Nanotechnology

Conceptual Physics / Current Issues* / Consumer Chemistry / Botany / Environmental

Topics / Nanotechnology

NHS Science SequenceGrade 9 Grade 10 Grade 11 Grade 12

Note Prerequisites* Denotes Science BSA Course

Social Studies

Requirements

• All students must earn at least 3 credits of social studies

• 1 credit in United States History

• 1/2 credit in American Government and Citizenship (Civics) preferably in Grade 10

• 1 ½ credits in other social studies courses

EnglishRequirements• Each student must earn 4 credits of English to

graduate.• Credits must be earned in sequence. For

example a student must earn credit in grade 9 before enrolling in grade 10 course.

• Core program offered in grades 9-11.• Elective options for students in grade 12.

– ½ credit must be a literature-based course.

Reading Reading Workshop • For students who have

difficulty understanding what they read in academic classes

• Teaches and practices reading strategies and approaches to content material

• ½ credit course – meets every day for a semester

• Recommendations by grade 8 teachers and CMT testing determine placement

Reading Boosters•Small-group and individual instruction in basic reading comprehension and vocabulary skills

•Non-credit course meeting twice a week

•Recommendations by 8th or 9th grade teachers, CMT testing and results of reading tests determine placement

ReadingMastery Reading• .5 credit year-long course

meeting twice a week

• Focuses on improving reading skills needed for success on high-stakes testing (CAPT Reading and Writing and SAT) and in academic classes

• Grade 9 CAPT Practice Test scores determine placement

Literacy Workshop (may be offered as resources are available)

• For students who did not meet the Reading and/or Writing graduation requirement through the 10th grade CAPT test

• Focuses on skills, strategies, and practice for the CAPT Reading and Writing tests

• Non-credit course meeting twice a week

Important Dates

GRADES 9-11•Jan. 3-5: Students will receive Program of Studies

•Feb. 6: Students receive report cards with teacher recommendations in comments

•Feb. 6-16: 9-11th graders begin online registration

•May 24: Step-Up Day

GRADE 8•Jan. 3-20: Students receive Program of Studies and course recommendation blue sheets

•Jan. 25-Feb 6: 8th graders will register online with counselors

•May 24: Step-Up Day

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How to RegisterGrades 9-11

• Go on line to the NHS website:

www.hs.npsct.org

• Click on 2012-2013 Course Registration

• Log in – Log in ID=Student ID number– Password= Student ID number

Questions for Dept. Coordinators

Mr. Lussier - Math Mrs. Piela – Art/Music

Mrs. Vasil - Career/Technical Mrs. Mastrocola - Science

Mr. Gaydos- Wellness Mrs. St. Jean - Humanities

Ms. Houlihan - World Language PowerPoint will be available on the NHS website on Friday