shs course selection night february 11, 2013 7:00 pm
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SHSCourse Selection Night
February 11, 20137:00 PM
What You Need to Know to Help Your Child Make
Informed Course Choices Aligned
with his/herCareer/College Goals
Course Selection Process Overview• 2/11 Parent Information Night• 2/13 Grade level Course Selection Assemblies •Consult Opportunities online course descriptions at
www.stoningtonhigh.org under Publications tab.• 2/13-22 •Counselors meet with counselees to review course
requests and teacher recommendations. •Classroom teachers will discuss course options in class and provide
online, PowerSchool recommendations signifying approval, based on current status in courses in progress and departmental criteria.
•Consult the following link for course prerequisites and criteria: www.stoningtonhigh.org.
•Counselors and counselees input course selection data into PowerSchool/Power Scheduler online by February 22, 2013.
• 2/22 Deadline for entering courses Online!
Graduation Requirements• English 4.0• Math 3.0/4.0 (Beginning with the Class of 2015)
• Science 3.0• Social Studies 3.5 (.5 Civics, 1.0 US History)• Health 0.5• Technology 0.5• PE 1.5• Fine/Applied Art 2.0• World Language 2.0 (same language)• Electives 5.0/4.0
College Credit PartnershipsStudents can earn college credits as a result of the following partnerships:New London Scholars Program • Courses at Connecticut College (4 credits)UCONN Early College Experience (ECE) • Maritime Studies (3 credits)Three Rivers Community College/College and Career Pathways Program • Possibly earn 14 college creditsNew England Institute of Technology • Earn college credit at NEITAcademy of Digital Arts and Science • Earn 12 college credits transferrable to state community colleges and
universities as well as UCONN
See page 23 in Opportunities for more specific information.
Humanities: English4 CREDITS REQUIRED FOR GRADUATION
9th Grade
10th Grade
11th Grade
12th Grade
Global Cultural Studies College(English and Social Studies) OREnglish 9
Core English Courses Electives Global Cultural Studies Honors (English and Social Studies)
American Cultural Studies College(English and Social Studies) OREnglish 10
American Cultural Studies Honors (English and Social Studies)
Junior College EnglishJunior English
AP English: Language
Senior English w/Senior Exp.Senior College English Second Semester Choices: The Short Story Reading the Media Bestsellers You Should Read Survival Stories Contemporary Poetry
AP English: Literature
Drama: Literature and WritingDrama: Production and PerformanceJournalism I, IIEditorship and Media EthicsCreative Writing I, IIVerbal SAT PrepChildren’s LiteraturePublic SpeakingThe Graphic NovelLiteracyLanguage Arts Workshop ILanguage Arts Workshop IIReading and Writing Across Disciplines
Humanities: Social Studies3.5 CREDITS REQUIRED FOR GRADUATION
9th Grade
10th Grade
Global Cultural Studies College(English and Social Studies) ORWorld Cultures
Core Social Studies Courses Social StudiesGlobal Cultural Studies Honors(English and Social Studies)
American Cultural StudiesCollege(English and Social Studies) ORUS History
American Cultural Studies Honors(English and Social Studies)
Grades 11 and 12RequiredCitizens in Action or AP Government
ElectivesAP European HistoryAP US HistoryAP Comparative GovernmentAP Human GeographyAP PsychologyEuropean HistoryHistory of StoningtonMaritime Studies*(AP Credit)Last 50 Years I/IIWorld GeographySocial PsychologyTopics in American LawMulticulturalism & DiversityCriminologySpecial Topics: Chinese-American Studies*ECE: Early College Experiences
Humanities: World Language2 CREDITS REQUIRED FOR GRADUATION
SPANISHSpanish IASpanish IBSpanish ISpanish IISpanish IIISpanish III HonorsSpanish IVSpanish IV HonorsAdvanced Conversational Spanish V Honors
FRENCHFrench IAFrench IBFrench IFrench IIFrench IIIFrench III HonorsFrench IVFrench IV HonorsAdvanced Conversational French V Honors
CHINESEMandarin Chinese IIMandarin Chinese III Mandarin Chinese III HMandarin Chinese IV HAdvanced Conversational Mandarin Chinese V Honors
STEM: Mathematics4 COURSE CREDITS REQUIRED FOR GRADUATION
9th Grade
10th Grade
11th Grade
12th Grade
Algebra 1A Algebra 1 Algebra
21College
GeometryHonors
Geometry
Algebra 1B Geometry Geometry
21College
Algebra 2Algebra 2
Honors
Geometry
Algebra 2Advanced
Mathematical Decision Making
Algebra 2 CollegeAlgebra 2
Precalculus HonorsPrecalculus
Calculus AP Calculus
CollegeGeometry
Prob. & Stats. (S1) and Adv.
Alg. & Trig. (S2)
Precalculus
Math Electives:Numeracy PublicationsProgramming AP StatisticsNetworking I,II,III,IV SAT Prep/Math Topics Computer Troubleshooting
If at proficient level on CAPTAlternative Route (teacher recommendation required)Standard RouteConcurrent Lateral Movement within grade level
STEM: Science3 COURSE CREDITS REQUIRED FOR GRADUATION
9th Grade
10th Grade
11th Grade
12th Grade
Biology 21 Biology College
Biology
Earth & Energy
Essentials
Intro to CEP
CollegeCEP
Honors CEP
APBiology
Chemistry21
Physics 21(2014)
General Chemistry
CollegeChemistry
College Physics
HonorsPhysics
HonorsPhysics
AP Physics
ScienceElectives
APBiology
HonorsBiology
HonorsChemistry
CollegePhysics
AP
Chemistry
APChemistry
Science Electives:Anatomy and Physiology Environmental Science Marine EcologyAstronomy I, II Exercise Science OceanographyBiotechnology Forensic Science Oceanology Engineering Exploration Neuropsychology Robotics I, II
Alternative Route (teacher recommendation required)Standard RouteConcurrent Lateral Movement within grade level
STEM: Technology Education2 CREDITS REQUIRED IN FINE AND APPLIED ARTS FOR GRADUATION (Art/Drama/Music); (Business/Tech Ed)
Electives
WoodTechnology
TransportationTechnology
ManufacturingTechnology
Game Development and Simulations
Publications Media Communications
Programming (Math)
Photojournalism IPhotojournalism II
Broadcast Journalism
Game Development II
Web Design and Development
AdvancedMedia Communications
Wood Technology II Advanced Engineering
Applications & Material Processing
Academy of Digital Art and Sciences
Skills 21 Research Design and Development (RD2)
E-Commerce Entrepreneurship (ECE) (Business)
Virtual World and Simulation (VWS)
Robotics I, II(Science)
Engineering (Science)
CAD (Computer Assisted Drafting)CAD II
Academy of Digital Arts and Sciences
SHS STEM and Career Pathways Crosswalk In addition to taking rigorous and challenging courses in the core curriculum (English, Social Studies, Math, Science, and World Language) based on our graduation competencies, students interested in pursuing careers in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) are encouraged to take the elective courses listed for specific career pathways.
Career Pathways STEM
Audio/Video Technology and Communication
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Media CommunicationsBroadcast JournalismAdvanced Media CommunicationsAcademy Skills 21
PreCalculus/Advanced Math Decision Making
Graphic DesignJournalismPhotojournalismPublicationsThe Graphic Novel
Information Technology
Engineering and Technology
Therapeutic Heath Sciences
Programming I, IINetworking I, II, III, IVComputer TroubleshootingResearch Design & Dev.Virtual Worlds & Simulations
PreCalculus/Calculus/Adv. Math Decision Making
Game Development I, IIWeb Design I, IIThe Graphic NovelE-Commerce Entrepreneurship
Physics (College, Honors, AP)
CADD I, II
Robotics Engineering
Calculus/ AP Calculus
BiotechnologyExercise ScienceAnatomy & PhysiologyAllied Health & Medical Career
Advanced Math Decision Making Probability and Statistics
Job Shadowing and Internships
Fine/Applied Arts: Art2 CREDITS REQUIRED IN FINE AND APPLIED ARTS FOR GRADUATION (Art/Drama/Music); (Business/Tech Ed)
ArtPrerequisite CoursesStudio Art: Foundations of Art ORCartooningStudio Art: Ceramics/Pottery Intermediate Level CoursesThe Graphic NovelStage ArtGraphic Design I, IIIllustration I, IIAdvanced Placement 2-D DesignAdvanced Placement 3-D DesignAdvanced Placement Drawing PortfolioArt History/Appreciation Studio Art: DrawingStudio Art: Paint & PastelStudio Art: Ceramics/Pottery IIStudio Art: Printmaking
Fine/Applied Arts: Music/Band2 CREDITS REQUIRED IN FINE AND APPLIED ARTS FOR GRADUATION (Art/Drama/Music); (Business/Tech Ed)
Music/BandInstrumental VocalJazz Ensemble Honors Concert ChoirWind Ensemble Chamber Singers HonorsWind Ensemble Honors Keynotes Honors Bearitones
Beginning GuitarIntroduction to PianoBeginning Percussion
Music Theory I, IIMusic TechnologyAP Music Theory
Music From Jazz to Rap
Fine/Applied Arts: Business2 CREDITS REQUIRED IN FINE AND APPLIED ARTS FOR GRADUATION (Art/Drama/Music); (Business/Tech Ed)
Marketing: DECA (Distributive Education Clubs of America)Marketing/DECA Marketing II with TourismInternational Marketing I/IISports and Entertainment Marketing ManagementE Commerce and Entrepreneurship
Finance: FBLA (Future Business Leaders of America)Accounting IAccounting II Personal Finance I Personal Finance II Financial Banking Financial Banking Honors (Stonington Savers Club) (Credit Union)
AP Economics (Virtual High School [VHS])Law for Business and Personal Use
Fine/Applied Arts: Physical Education/Health1.5 PE and 0.5 HEALTH CREDITS REQUIRED FOR GRADUATION
Physical EducationPE/Health (Gr. 9)Health Issues (Gr. 10)Women’s Health Issues (Gr. 10)PE/Health (Gr. 10-12)Advanced Health and Wellness (Gr. 11-12)Allied Health & Medical Careers (Gr. 11-12)Athletic Experience (Gr. 12)Unified PECNA Certification
Student Success PlansDigital Portfolio
The Stonington High School Student Success Plan is an individualized student-driven plan that is developed to address each student's needs and interests to help them stay connected in school and to achieve postsecondary academic and career goals. The SSP provides students support and assistance in setting academic, career, as well as social and personal goals, meeting Stonington High School's rigorous and challenging 21st century learning expectations, and exploring postsecondary education career interests.
Continued….Students begin to develop their Student Success Plan in grade nine in their Ninth Grade Academy course. During the next three years, students will review, revise, and complete their digital SSP. The SSP will be used to document career exploration electives within their chosen pathway, and community as well as work-based learning. The SSPs will be monitored and reviewed two times annually by counselors, parents, and advisors as part of our Advisory program.
A culminating activity in grade twelve will require students to present a "tour of their best work" to an audience of teachers and administrators as a capstone project.