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