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NQHS COURSE SELECTION
2013 - 2014
Finding Program of Studies on our website:
Log on to the Quincy Public Schools website at www.quincypublicschools.com
Go to Schools High Schools choose high school choose Guidance (on left menu).
For NQHS: scroll down under Guidance Services to find the Program of Studies.
All courses are full year 5 points unless otherwise specified.
NQHS 2 of 16 2013 - 2014
Robert Shaw, Principal, North Quincy High School Michael Connor, Assistant Principal
617-984-8745
Peter Chrisom, Jr., Dean
Daniel S. Coughlin, Jr., Dean
Susan C. Nash, Dean
William Shaughnessy, Dean
Helena Skinner, NQHS Department Head, Student Support Services
Guidance Office: 617-984-8747
Should you have questions, feel free to call the departmental phone numbers listed
below, and speak to a department head, who will be happy to answer your
questions and assist you.
DEPARTMENT DEPARTMENT HEAD PHONE
Career & Technical Education Virginia Fidalgo 617-984-8749
English Michael Jorgenson 617-984-8991
Foreign Language Aliza Schneller 617-984-8992
Mathematics Judith Holliday 617-984-8993
Science Kenneth Panaro 617-984-8996
Social Studies Danielle Fernandez 617-984-8995
Special Education Catherine Carey 617-984-8698
Air Force Junior R.O.T.C. MSgt.John DeLorenzo 617-984-8971
Rev 13.2 02-14-2013
All courses are full year 5 points unless otherwise specified.
NQHS 3 of 16 2013 - 2014
Selecting your courses
This booklet includes the typical course pathways available to students entering North Quincy High School.
When selecting courses students should take into account the graduation requirements and the academic
requirements necessary for their anticipated career path. Below are the NQHS graduation requirements,
promotion requirements and minimum four-year college admission requirements.
Questions regarding course selection should be directed to the student’s current school counselor or the
specific academic department head listed on the previous page. It is recommended that students review the
recommendations of their classroom teachers and/or school counselors with their parents/guardians and
return the signed Course Selection Sheet by the assigned deadline.
1. Begin by reviewing the courses in this booklet. Course descriptions and additional information is
available in the Program of Studies which is available on our website.
Finding Program of Studies on our website:
Log on to the Quincy Public Schools website at www.quincypublicschools.com
Go to Schools High Schools choose high school choose Guidance (on left menu).
For NQHS: scroll down under Guidance Services to find the Program of Studies.
NQHS Graduation Requirements
1. Each student must acquire a minimum number of points in the subjects listed below. Additional courses
will be required to meet the 100 point minimum graduation requirement at North Quincy High School.
Each full year course that meets every day is worth 5 points (credits). Courses should be selected from
career technology, English, foreign languages, mathematics, science, social studies, creative or performing
arts, or other NQHS approved courses.
2. Students must also earn the competency determination on the ELA (240 +), Mathematics (240 +) and
Science (220 +) portions of the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS).
SUBJECT MUST TAKE MUST ACQUIRE POINTS
ENGLISH 4 YEARS 20
FOREIGN LANGUAGE 2 YEARS 10
MATHEMATICS 3 YEARS 15
SCIENCE 3 YEARS 15
SOCIAL STUDIES 4 YEARS 20
PHYSICAL EDUCATION 4 YEARS 4
All courses are full year 5 points unless otherwise specified.
NQHS 4 of 16 2013 - 2014
NQHS Promotion Requirements
1. Most high school subjects are worth five (5) points each for a full year.
• a minimum of six (6) courses and Physical Education must be carried each year in grades 9, 10, 11, and
12 for a total of thirty (31) points.
2. A student must accumulate: at least four (4) subjects, for a minimum of twenty (20) points, to achieve
grade 10 status, forty-five (45) points from grades 9 and 10, to achieve grade 11 status, seventy (70) points,
from grades 9, 10, and 11 to achieve grade 12 status and a minimum of one hundred (100) points, achieved
by adding together the points from grades 9, 10, 11, and 12, is required for graduation.
Information for College Bound Students
In general, colleges require 16 college preparatory units to be taken in grades 9-12. A unit is the equivalent of
taking a subject for a full school year, one class period per cycle. Electives should be selected to meet specific
college requirements. The Program of Studies (available online) contains the courses usually required for
admissions to college, but college catalogues should be consulted for possible variations. Five (5) points are
equivalent to one (1) college entrance unit. Below are the minimum four-year college admission requirements.
The Course Selection Chart shown below is designed to assist parents and students in selecting courses in the English
Department. Please note that students are required to pass English every year; accumulating 20 points (credits) to qualify for
graduation. The chart represents a suggested sequence of courses in the English Department by level. Students are required
to meet all pre-requisites and must obtain parent and teacher approval. Elective courses are to be taken in addition to a
required English course and will not be counted towards the 20 point English requirement. Further information is available
in the Program of Studies online at www.quincypublicschools.com under NQHS Guidance. See page 3 for detailed
instructions.
English 4 units
Mathematics 3 or 4 units (including Alg. 1, Alg.2. and Geometry)
Science 3 or 4 units (including 2 – 3 lab sciences)
Social Studies 2 units
Foreign Language (preferred in one language) 2- 3 units
Additional units should be taken from the academic areas above.
All courses are full year 5 points unless otherwise specified.
NQHS 5 of 16 2013 - 2014
*Written approval of teacher and department head required
English
Grade 9
0103 English 9
Grade 10
0113 English 10
Grade 11
0138/0140 (2.5 ea)
American Literature /
College Writing
Grade 12
0172/0174 (2.5 ea)
British Literature/
Expository Writing
Or
0313 /0323 (2.5 ea)
Poetry and Creative
Writing / Literature and
Society
Grade 9
0102 English 9
Grade 10
0112 English 10
Grade 11
0137/0139 (2.5 ea)
American Literature/
College Writing
Or
0125 American Writers
and Composition
Grade 12
0312/0322 (2.5 ea)
Poetry/Creative
Writing/ Literature and
Society
Or
0192 Modern Literature
and Composition
Or
0131 Senior Themes
Grade 9
0104 English 9
Grade 10
0114 English 10*
Grade 11
0124 AP Language and
Composition
* Advanced Placement
Grade 12
0134 AP Literature and
Composition * Advanced Placement
Grade 11 and 12
0142 Journalism 2.5
STANDARD
HONORS ELECTIVE
CHOICE
ADVANCED/AP
0198 Transitional
English 1
0199 Transitional
English 2
Standard
Student Assigned
by ELL Teacher
The Course Selection Chart shown below is designed to assist parents and students in selecting courses in the English
Department. Please note that students are required to pass English every year; accumulating 20 points (credits) to qualify for
graduation. The chart represents a suggested sequence of courses in the English Department by level. Students are required
to meet all pre-requisites and must obtain parent and teacher approval. Elective courses are to be taken in addition to a
required English course and will not be counted towards the 20 point English requirement. Further information is available
in the Program of Studies online at www.quincypublicschools.com under NQHS Guidance. See page 3 for detailed
instructions.
All courses are full year 5 points unless otherwise specified.
NQHS 6 of 16 2013 - 2014
The Course Selection Chart shown below is designed to assist parents and students in selecting courses in the Mathematics
Department. Please note that students are required to pass Mathematics for 3 years; accumulating 15 points (credits) to
qualify for graduation. The chart represents a suggested sequence of courses in the Mathematics Department by level.
Students are required to meet all pre-requisites and must obtain parent and teacher approval. Elective courses are to be taken
in addition to a required Mathematics course and will not be counted towards the 15 point Mathematics requirement. Further
information is available in the Program of Studies online at www.quincypublicschools.com under NQHS Guidance. See page
3 for detailed instructions.
Electives
1098 Programming in C++ for Grades 10, 11, 12
1096 Programming in Java for Grades 11, 12
1097 AP Computer Science for Grades 11, 12
1190 Independent Math Study Grades 11, 12 (department approval required)
Grade 9
1003 Algebra 1 H
Grade 10
1013 Geometry H
Grade 11
1023 Algebra 2 H
Grade 12
1063 Pre-Calculus H
Or
1045 Discrete Math H
and
1113 Statistics H
2.5 each
Grade 9
1002 Algebra 1 S
Grade 10
1012 Geometry S
Grade 11
1022 Algebra 2 S
Grade 12
1052 Pre-Calculus S
or
1082 Topics in
Applied Math
Grade 9
1004 Algebra 1 A
Grade 10
1013 Geometry H
And
1024 Algebra 2 A
Grade 11
1025 Pre-Calculus A
Grade 12
1064 AP Calculus
A/B
1065 AP Calculus
B/C
or
1114 AP Statistics
Grade 9
1302 Algebra 1 S
Grade 10
1016 Geometry S
Grade 11
1020 Algebra 1
part B
Grade 12
1029 Algebra 2 S
or 1082 Topics in
Applied Math
Mathematics
HONORS
ADVANCED/AP
STANDARD
Grade 9
1014 Geometry A
Grade 10
1024 Algebra 2 A
Grade 11
1025 Pre-Calculus A
Grade 12
1064 AP Calculus A/B
1065 AP Calculus B/C
or
1114 AP Statistics
All courses are full year 5 points unless otherwise specified.
NQHS 7 of 16 2013 - 2014
The Course Selection Chart shown below is designed to assist parents and students in selecting courses in the Science
Department. Please note that students are required to pass three years of Science; accumulating 15 points (credits) to qualify
for graduation. The chart represents a suggested sequence of courses in the Science Department by level. Students are
required to meet all pre-requisites and must obtain parent and teacher approval. There are no elective choices in Science. All
Science courses count towards meeting the graduation requirement. Further information is available in the Program of
Studies online at www.quincypublicschools.com under NQHS Guidance. See page 3 for detailed instructions.
Grade 9
2092 Life and Physical
Science
Grade 10
2012 Biology
Grade 11
2022 Chemistry
Grade 12
2032 Physics
Grade 9
2004 Integrated Science
Grade 10
2011 Conceptual Biology
Grade 11
2020 Chemistry for
Changing Times
Grade 12
PICK 2 FROM THE 4
CHOICES BELOW:
2132 Earth Science S
(2.5)
2152 Science and
Nutrition S (2.5)
2112 Biology 2 (2.5)
2122 Biological
Anthropology S (2.5)
Grade 9
2093 Life and Physical Science
Grade 10
2013 Biology
Or
2063 Earth Science/
Physical Science
Or
2093 Life and Physical Science
Grade 11
2023 Chemistry
Or
2013 Biology
Grade 12
2033 Physics
Or
2845 Anatomy and Physiology
Or
*2190 Independent Science Study
* Written approval of teacher and Dept.
Head required
Grade 9
*2014 Biology
Or
*2065 Earth Science/
Physical Science
Grade 10
*2024 Chemistry
Or
*2014 Biology
Or
*2065 Earth Science/
Physical Science
Grade 11
*2034 Physics
Or
*2024 Chemistry
Or
*2045 AP Chemistry
Grade 12
*2015 AP Biology
Or
*2045AP Chemistry
Or
*2034 Physics
* Written approval of teacher and
Dept. Head required
STANDARD
Non-laboratory
Science
STANDARD
Lab HONORS
Lab ADVANCED/AP
Lab
All courses are full year 5 points unless otherwise specified.
NQHS 8 of 16 2013 - 2014
The Course Selection Chart shown below is designed to assist parents and students in selecting courses in the Social Studies
Department. Please note that students are required to pass Social Studies every year; accumulating 20 points (credits) to
qualify for graduation. The chart represents a suggested sequence of courses in the Social Studies Department by level.
Students are required to meet all pre-requisites and must obtain parent and teacher approval. Elective courses are to be taken
in addition to a required Social Studies course and will not be counted towards the 20 point Social Studies requirement.
Further information is available in the Program of Studies online at www.quincypublicschools.com under NQHS Guidance.
See page 3 for detailed instructions.
Grade 9
3103 World History
Grade 10
3013/3017 (2.5 ea)
Modern World/US History 1
Grade 11
3023 US History 2
Grade 12
3093 World War 2 to the
Present (2.5 pts)
And 1 of the following 2.5
3032 Contemporary Issues Or
3187 Introduction to
Sociology (2.5 pts) Or
3188 Law and Social
Responsibility (2.5 pts)
Or
3313/3323 (2.5 ea)
The World in the 20th
Century / American Social
History
Or
3010 History of Western
Philosophy
Or
3153 U.S. Government
Or
3053 Psychology
Grade 9
3102 World History
Grade 10
3012/3016 (2.5 ea)
Modern World/US History 1
Grade 11
3022 US History 2
Grade 12
3092 World War 2 to the
Present (2.5 pts)
And 1 of the following 2.5
3031 Contemporary Issues Or
3087 Introduction to
Sociology (2.5 pts) Or
3088 Law and Social
Responsibility (2.5 pts)
Or
3312/3322 (2.5 ea)
The World in the 20th
Century / American Social
History
Grade 9
3104 World History
Grade 10
3014/3018 (2.5 ea)
Modern World/US History 1
Grade 11
3024 AP US History
Grade 12
3035 AP European History
or 3065 AP Government and
Politics: Unites States
or 3054 AP Psychology
Grade 11
3087 Introduction to
Sociology (2.5)
or
3088 Law and Social
Responsibility (2.5)
Grade 12
3173 American Experience
H (2.5)
STANDARD
ADVANCED/AP
Social Studies
HONORS ELECTIVE
CHOICE
All courses are full year 5 points unless otherwise specified.
NQHS 9 of 16 2013 - 2014
Grades 11, 12 4190 Independent Foreign Language Study (written approval of teacher and department head is required)
The Course Selection Chart shown below is designed to assist parents and students in selecting courses in the Foreign Language
Department. Please note that students are required to two years of foreign language; accumulating 10 points (credits) to qualify
for graduation. It is recommended that students complete their requirement in the same foreign language. The chart represents a
suggested sequence of courses in the Foreign Language Department by language. Students are required to meet all pre-requisites
and must obtain parent and teacher approval. Further information is available in the Program of Studies online at
www.quincypublicschools.com under NQHS Guidance. See page 3 for detailed instructions.
Grades 9, 10, 11, 12 4312 Italian 1 S
Or
4313 Italian 1 H
Grades 10, 11, 12 4322 Italian 2 S
Or
4323 Italian 2 H
Grades 11, 12 4332 Italian 3 S
Or
4333 Italian 3 H
Grade 12 4342 Italian 4 S
Or
4343 Italian 4 H
4112 French 1 S
Or
4113 French 1 H
Or
4114 French 1 A
Grades 10, 11, 12 4122 French 2 S
Or
4123 French 2 H
Or
4124 French 2 A
Grades 11, 12 4132 French 3 S
Or
4133 French 3 H
Or
4134 French 3 A
Grade 12 4142 French 4 S
Or
4143 French 4 H
Or
4154 AP French
Language
Grades 9, 10, 11, 12 4412 Latin 1 S
Or
4413 Latin 1 H
Grades 10, 11, 12 4422 Latin 2 S
Or
4423 Latin 2 H
Grades 11, 12 4433 Latin 3 H
Or
4434 Latin 3 A
Grade 12 4443 Latin 4 H
Or
4444 Latin 4 A
Or
4454 AP Latin
Spanish
Grades 9, 10, 11, 12 4612 Mandarin 1 S
Or
4613 Mandarin 1 H
Grades 10, 11, 12 4622 Mandarin 2 S
Or
4623 Mandarin 2 H
Or
4624 Mandarin 2 A
Grades 11, 12 4632 Mandarin 3 S
Or
4633 Mandarin 3 H
Or
4634 Mandarin 3 A
Grade 12 4642 Mandarin 4 S
Or
4643 Mandarin 4 H
Or
4644 AP Chinese
Language
Grades 9, 10, 11, 12 4510 Fundamentals Spanish 1S
Or
4512 Spanish 1 S Or
4513 Spanish 1 H Or
4522 Spanish 2 S Or
4523 Spanish 2 H Or
4524 Spanish 2 A
Grades 10, 11, 12 4520 Fundamentals Spanish 2S
Or
4522 Spanish 2 S Or
4523 Spanish 2 H Or
4524 Spanish 2 A Or
4532 Spanish 3 S Or
4533 Spanish 3 H Or
4534 Spanish 3 A
Grades 11, 12 4532 Spanish 3 S
Or
4533 Spanish 3 H Or
4534 Spanish 3 A Or
4542 Spanish 4 S Or
4543 Spanish 4 H Or
4546 Spanish 4 A
Grade 12 4552 Spanish 5 S
Or
4553 Spanish 5 H Or
4554 AP Spanish Language
French
Foreign Language
Mandarin
Latin
Italian
All courses are full year 5 points unless otherwise specified.
NQHS 10 of 16 2013 - 2014
The Course Selection Chart shown below is designed to assist parents and students in selecting one or more courses that align with the English
Language Learner interest areas. Please note that it is not necessary to take ALL THE COURSES listed under a specific pathway. The chart
represents “suggested” courses. Further information is available in the Program of Studies online at www.quincypublicschools.com under NQHS
Guidance. See page 3 for detailed instructions
ENGLISH LANGUAGE LEARNERS
NOTE: English Language Learners are tested for proficiency to determine their starting point and course placement. ELL students transition
from beginner, low intermediate, intermediate, and advanced courses. Once a student has finished this progression they are put into regular
course programs. Students may start at any given level as determined by proficiency and department head.
ELL SCIENCE
Department head approval required
2280 ELL Science (Grade 9)
2011 ELL Biology (Grades 10 and up)
ELL
MATHEMATICS
Department head
approval required 1280 ELL Math S
Note: This is a transitional course for ELL students. A placement test is required to determine when student is ready to
be placed into a course in regular math program.
1202 ELL Algebra 1S
1212 ELL Geometry S
ELL ENGLISH
Department head
approval required
LEVEL 0 – 1 LEVEL 2
0290 Beginning
0291 Beginning
0292 Beginning
0295 Integrated
Academics
0278 Skills 1
0279 Literacy 1
0289 Literacy 2
LEVEL 3
0283 Low
Intermediate
0284 Low
Intermediate
0288 Skills 2
0299 Literacy 3
0293 Intermediate
0294 Intermediate
0298 Skills 3
0209 Literacy 4
LEVEL 4
0296 Advanced
0297 Advanced
ELL SOCIAL STUDIES
Department head approval required
3280 ELL Civics S
3279 ELL Modern World (grade 10 2.5)
3289 ELL US History 1 (grade 10 2.5)
3281 ELL US History
3283 ELL American Growth
All courses are full year 5 points unless otherwise specified.
NQHS 11 of 16 2013 - 2014
The Course Selection Charts shown below and on the next page are designed to assist parents and students in selecting
elective courses in Career & Technical Education. Please note that students are required to attain 100 total credits to
graduate. This chart represents a suggested sequence of courses in the Career & Technical Education by topic and technical
major. Students are requested to select one elective per grade. Students are required to meet all pre-requisites and must
obtain parent and teacher approval. Further information is available in the Program of Studies online at
www.quincypublicschools.com under NQHS Guidance. See page 3 for detailed n instructions.
Career & Technical Education
Career Education
Health
Services
Early
Education
Grade 9 5011 Computer Apps I (2.5)
And
6197 Nutrition & Wellness (2.5)
Grade 10 7261/7262 Health & Human Services
Grade 11 7264 Health Care Technology
Grade 12 7267 Patient Care
Grade 9 5011 Computer Apps I (2.5)
And
6197 Nutrition & Wellness (2.5)
Grade 10 7261/7262 Health & Human Services
Grade 11 7281/7282 Early Education & Child
Care I
Grade 12 7284/7285 Early Education & Child
Care II
All courses are full year 5 points unless otherwise specified.
NQHS 12 of 16 2013 - 2014
The Course Selection Charts shown below and on the next page are designed to assist parents and students in selecting elective
courses in the Career & Technical Education. Please note that students are required to attain 100 total credits to graduate. This
chart represents a suggested sequence of courses in the Career & Technical Education by topic and technical major. Students are
requested to select one elective per grade. Students are required to meet all pre-requisites and must obtain parent and teacher
approval. Further information is available in the Program of Studies online at www.quincypublicschools.com under NQHS
Guidance. See page 3 for detailed n instructions.
Grade 9 5301 Introduction to Carpentry (2.5)
And
6002 Technical Drafting (2.5)
Grade 10 6042 Carpentry 1
Or
6012 Technical Drafting
Grade 11 6052 Carpentry 2
Grade 12 6013 Computer Aided Design I
Technical Education
Career & Technical Education Continued
Construction Engineering
Grade 9 5301 Introduction to Carpentry (2.5)
And
6002 Technical Drafting (2.5)
Grade 10 6013 Computer Aided Design I
Or
6012 Technical Drafting
Grade 11 6013 Computer Aided Design I
Or
6014 Computer Aided Design II
Grade 12 6013 Computer Aided Design I
Or
6014 Computer Aided Design II
Or
6015 Computer Aided Design III
All courses are full year 5 points unless otherwise specified.
NQHS 13 of 16 2013 - 2014
The Course Selection Charts shown below and on the next page are designed to assist parents and students in selecting elective
courses in the Career & Technical Education. Please note that students are required to attain 100 total credits to graduate. This
chart represents a suggested sequence of courses in the Career & Technical Education by topic and technical major. Students are
required to meet all pre-requisites and must obtain parent and teacher approval. Further information is available in the Program of
Studies online at www.quincypublicschools.com under NQHS Guidance. See page 3 for detailed n instructions.
Business Education
Accounting/Law and
Entrepreneurship
Banking Finance
and Marketing
Grade 9
5011 Computer Apps I (2.5)
And
5232/5233 Entrepreneurship (2.5)
Or
5011 Computer Apps I (2.5)
And
5097 Technology for the 21st Century (2.5)
Grade 10
5053 Business Law & Ethics
Or
5011 Computer Apps I (2.5)
Or
5193 Computer Apps II
Or
5232/5233 Entrepreneurship (2.5)
Or
5097 Technology for the 21st Century (2.5)
Grade 11
5052/5053 Business Law & Ethics
Or
5202/5203 Business Principles & Economics
Or
5193 Computer Apps II
Or
5032/5033 Marketing
Grade 12
5202/5203 Business Principles. & Economics
Or
5094/5095 Computer Apps II
Or
5032/5033 Marketing
Or
5088 Financial Literacy
And
5076 Public Speaking H
Grade 9
5011 Computer Apps I (2.5)
And
5232/5233 Entrepreneurship (2.5)
Or
5011 Computer Apps I (2.5)
And
5097 Technology for the 21st Century (2.5)
Grade 10
5052/5053 Business Law and Ethics
Or
5011 Computer Apps I (2.5)
Or
5097 Technology for the 21st Century (2.5)
And
5232/5233 Entrepreneurship (2.5)
Grade 11
5102 Accounting I S
Or
5103 College Accounting I H
Or
5052/5053 Business Law and Ethics
Or
5202/5203 Business Principles & Economics
Grade 12
5102 Accounting I S
Or
5202/5203 Business Principles & Economics
Or
5103 College Accounting I H
Or
5113 College Accounting II
Or
5088 Financial Literacy
And
5076 Public Speaking H
Career & Technical Education Continued
All courses are full year 5 points unless otherwise specified.
NQHS 14 of 16 2013 - 2014
The Course Selection Chart shown below is designed to assist parents and students in selecting courses in the electives.
Please note that students are required to attain 100 total credits to graduate. This chart represents a suggested sequence of
courses in the electives by category. Students are required to meet all pre-requisites and must obtain parent and teacher
approval. Further information is available in the Program of Studies online at www.quincypublicschools.com under NQHS
Guidance. See page 3 for detailed n instructions.
Grades 9, 10, 11
6262 Digital Photo 1 S (2.5)
Or
6263 Digital Photo 1 H (2.5)
Grades 9, 10, 11, 12
6212 Art 1 S (2.5)
Or 6213 Art 1 H (2.5)
Grades 10, 11, 12
6222 Art 2 S
Or
6223 Art 2 H
Or
6272 Digital Photo 2 S
Or
6273 Digital Photo 2 H
Grades 11, 12
6232 Art 3 S
Or
6233 Art 3 H
Or
6243 Art Major/Portfolio H
Or
6251 Advanced Art
Or
6252 AP Studio Art 2D
Or
6283 Digital Art and Design H
Grade 12
6284 Digital Portfolio H
Or
6290 Art Ind. Study*
Grades 9, 10, 11, 12
6318 Choir (2.5)**
Or
6313 Choir
Or
6303 Band H
Or
6306 Band Experience H
Or
6353 Choral Experience H
Or
6373 Select Choir ***
Grades 10, 11, 12
6324 Instrumental Techniques &
Ensembles H **
Grades 11, 12
6323 Vocal Music and Solo
Techniques H **
Grades 9, 10
6343 Intro to Theatre 2.5
Grades 10, 11, 12
6347 Acting H **
Grades 11, 12
6357 Dance 1 H
Grades 12
6367 Dance 2 H
Art/Photography
Creative and Performing Arts
Electives
Music
Theatre & Dance
* Prerequisite: Teacher approval required
** Prerequisite: Prior class or teacher approval required
*** Prerequisite: Audition and prior class required
All courses are full year 5 points unless otherwise specified.
NQHS 15 of 16 2013 - 2014
Grades 9, 10, 11
9112 Aerospace Science 1S
Or
9113 Aerospace Science 1H
Grades 10, 11, 12
9122 Aerospace Science 2S
Or
9123 Aerospace Science 2H
Grades 11, 12
9132 Aerospace Science 3S
Or
9133 Aerospace Science 3H
Grade 12
9142 Aerospace Science 4S
Or
9143 Aerospace Science 4H
Aerospace Science (AFJROTC)
Elective
The Course Selection Chart shown below is designed to assist parents and students in selecting courses in the electives.
Please note that students are required to attain 100 total credits to graduate. This chart represents a suggested sequence of
courses in the electives by category. Students are required to meet all pre-requisites and must obtain parent and teacher
approval. Further information is available in the Program of Studies online at www.quincypublicschools.com under
NQHS Guidance. See page 3 for detailed n instructions.
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Every student in Grades 9 through 12 is required to take Physical Education
9200 Physical Education (1)
Please note that students must pass a full year of Physical Education (1 point) every year; accumulating 4 points to qualify
for graduation.
Physical Education
Quincy School Committee
The Honorable Thomas P. Koch, Chair
Barbara J. Isola, Vice-Chair
Paul L. Bregoli
Kathleen E. Hubley
Emily A. Lebo
Anne M. Mahoney
David F. McCarthy
Dr. Richard DeCristofaro, Superintendent of Schools
and Secretary to the School Committee
The Quincy Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, or
handicap, in its educational activities or employment practices as required by Title IX of the 1972 Federal Education
Amendments, by Section 504 of the 1973 Rehabilitation Act, and by Chapter 622 of the General Laws for the State of
Massachusetts.
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