NEWINGTON HIGH SCHOOL Course Selection Process for Class of 2018
Jan 11, 2016
NEWINGTON HIGH SCHOOL
Course Selection Process for Class of
2018
PURPOSETo 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
English
Social Studies
Math
Science
Fine Arts
World Language
Wellness
Additional Credits Needed
TOTAL:
4.0 ½ in Literature Sr. Year 4 +
3.0 1 US History/ .5 Government 3-4
4.0 4
3.0 1 Phy Science / 1 Bio Science 3-4
1.0 Music & Art
1.0 2-4
1.5 Grades 9-11
4.5
25.0
SUBJECT COMPREHENSIVE REQUIREMENTS COLLEGE
Humanities Elective 1.0
STEM Elective 1.0
Career / Life Skills 1.0 Business Ed., Tech., Family/Consumer Science/Academy Courses
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 INNOVATION3 – 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
English
Social Studies
Math
Science
Fine Arts
World Language
Wellness
Additional Credits Needed
TOTAL:
4.5
SUBJECT COMPREHENSIVE ACADEMY
Humanities Elective
STEM Elective
Career / Life Skills
Required Electives
Internship
4.0 4.0
3.0 3.0
1.0
1.0
4.0
3.0 3.0
4.0
1.0
1.0 1.0
1.0 1.0
1.5 1.5
3.5
3.0
1.0
25.0 25.0
MORE INFORMATION TO FOLLOW ABOUT ACADEMIES
ADVICE: Select electives of interest to you.
INFO: You can identify yourself as an Academy
student in January 2015 OR after the completion of 9th grade.
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY & DIGITAL INNOVATION
• Principles of Information Technology
• Computer Systems• Database Design• Computer Networking• Mobile App Development• Game Development I• 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
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 9th 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 10ENGLISH English 10
MATH Algebra IIGeometry
SCIENCE Biology, AP BiologyBotany, Chemistry
SOCIAL STUDIES U. S. History (Academic, Honors or AP)
WELLNESS .5 Wellness 2
ELECTIVES World LanguagesArt, Music, Career /Tech
SCHEDULE: Grades 11/12ENGLISH English 11 (A/H)
AP English Language (11) & AP English Literature (12)
LITERATURE:The Feminine Perspective in LiteratureAmerican VoicesBritish LiteratureLiterature to FilmNobel Prize AuthorsPoetryShakespeareThe Teen Eye – Perspectives of the Young and the Restless
ELECTIVES:Communication/Mass MediaCreative WritingJournalismPublic SpeakingMedia Literacy
Continued – GRADES 11 / 12MATH Algebra II
Discrete MathPre-CalculusCalculusAP Calculus AB or BCAP StatisticsIntro to Computer ScienceAP Computer Science
SCIENCE YEAR-LONG COURSESPhysics – Academic, Honors, APAP Environmental ScienceELECTIVES:Environmental ScienceHuman Anatomy and PhysiologyMarine BiologyNanotechnologyForensics Science
Continued – GRADES 11 / 12SOCIAL STUDIES American Government &
Citizenship (1/2 Year)American StudiesCurrent IssuesEconomicsPsychology / AP PsychologySociologyWar & the Human Condition:Genocide, Upheaval and ChaosConstitutional LawThe History of Your LifeFaith and CultureComparative ReligionsAP Modern Western Traditions (12)
WELLNESS Grade 11 - .5 Wellness 3Grade 12 – N / A
ELECTIVESART & MUSIC
Drawing I & II Vocal Ensembles:Digital Media Foundation Choir, Choral and ChamberDigital Graphic Design I & II Cartooning – Intro to Animation Instrumental Ensembles Ceramics/Sculpture/Jewelry Band & Orchestra Painting I & II
Digital Animation & Film Non-Performance Portfolio Preparation Courses:AP Studio Art American Music Studies
Music History Piano Music Technology I & II Musical Theatre Workshop Music Theory & AP Music Theory
LANGUAGENHS OFFERS FOUR (4) LANGUAGES
• FRENCH• SPANISH• ITALIAN• LATIN
World Language is an NHS graduation requirement.2 – 3 years of the same language IS required by most
colleges for entry.French & Spanish are offered through the AP Level Italian & Latin are offered through the 4th year
PLAN FOR SUCCESS !
Include courses from different subject areasPlan a two or three year sequencePlan for a well-rounded experienceMake the most of every dayConsult othersUse past school experiences, goals and
abilities as a guideQuality is more important than Quantity
List of courses – p. 56
SUPERVISORS / COUNSELORSNEWINGTON HIGH SCHOOL
DEPARTMENT SUPERVISORS – 860-666-5611ENGLISH: Mrs. St. Jean x 1357MATH: Mrs. LaJoie x 1320SCIENCE: Mrs. Mastrocola x 1117SS/WORLD LANG. Mrs. Narowski x 1321ACADEMIES: Mrs. Davis x1263
MIDDLE SCHOOL COUNSELORSJWMS: Mrs. Pifferi – 860-667-5888 x 240
MKMS: Mrs. Speranza – 860-666-5418 x 309
IMPORTANT DATESJanuary 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