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
Lunch
SSR
11:07-11:32
11:36-11:51
44 minutes
Period 6
Lunch
SSR
11:55-12:20
12:24-12:39
44 minutes
Period 7
Lunch
SSR
12:43-1:08
1:12-1:27
44 minutes
1:31-2:15
44 minutes
Period 8
Graduation Requirements
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English
Math
Science
Social Studies
Arts/Career Ed.
Wellness
Electives
Life Skills
4 credits
3 credits
2 credits
3 credits
1 credit
1.5 credit
6.5 credits
0 credit
TOTAL REQUIRED =
21 credits
Basic Skills Assessment
In 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 Grade
CAPT
Score of 4 or higher
11th Grade
Retake CAPT
Score of 4 or higher
12th Grade
Prescribed Science Course
12th Grade
Math
In- Course Assessment
12th Grade
Writing
BSA Social Studies
12th Grade
Reading
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
Grades earned in courses offered in the different difficulty
levels are weighted.
• 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
• 4 Difficulty Levels:
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AP/Honors
Level 1
Level 2
Level 3
AP/Honors
A+=4.5
A= 4.4
A-=4.2
Level 1
A+=4.3
A= 4.2
A-=4.0
Level 2, 3
A+=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
Statistics
Science: Biology, Chemistry and Physics
Social Sciences: European History, Psychology and United States
History
World 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
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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 Schedule
Grade 10
Grade 11
Grade 12
English
English 10
English 11
AP English Language
.5 Choice of 16 courses
.5 Literature (choice of 11)
AP English Literature
American Studies
Math
Algebra II
Geometry
Algebra 1
Record Keeping
Pre Calc, AP Stats
AP Comp Science A
Intro Comp. Sci,
Trigonometry, Algebra II,
Geometry, Algebra I
AP Calc, AP Stats, AP Comp
Sci A, Intro Comp Sci, PreCalc,Trig, Modern Math,
Accounting I, Algebra II,
Geometry
Science
Biology, AP Biology
Botany
Human 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 History
AP US History, Political
Science
AP Modern Western
Traditions, Psychology, AP
Psych, Sociology,
Economics, American
Studies, Current Issues,
Political Science, BSA Social
Studies
Wellness
Electives
.5 Wellness 2
.5 Wellness 3
N/A
World Languages
Art, Music, Career/Tech
World Languages
Art, Music , Careers/Tech
World Languages
Art, Music , Career/ Tech
Earning Credits=Grade Promotion
GRADE PROMOTION
TO EARN CREDITS
• 10th Grade/Sophomore = 4 credits • Students must pass their
courses with a minimum
grade of 60.
• 11th Grade/Junior = 9 credits
• ONE CREDIT is earned for
one year of work in a course
• 12th Grade/Senior = 14 credits
which meets everyday.
• These are the Minimum Credits
for each grade
• 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 wellrounded 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
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4 years English
4 years Math
1 year STEM
2 years same World
Language required 3
recommended
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3 years Social Studies
1 year Humanities
1 year Arts
1 year Phys. Ed/Life
Skills
Wellness Curriculum
1.5 Credits Required
Typically taken in Grades 9, 10 & 11
Wellness will meet 5x per week for one semester
NHS Offers 4 Languages
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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
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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
Alg I-1
Alg I-A
Pre-Alg
8th Grade Math
9th Grade
10th Grade
Geo-1+
Alg II-1+
Geo-2
Alg II-2
Alg I-B
Alg I-2
Geo-1+
Geo-2
11th Grade
12th Grade
Pre-Calc++
AP Stats++
AP Com Sci A++
Intro Com Sci+
AP Calc AB++
AP Calc BC ++
Calc+
AP Stats++
AP Com Sci A++
Intro Com Sci+
Trig+
Discrete Math
Intro Com Sci+
AP Stats++
AP Com Sci A++
Intro Com Sci+
Alg II-1+
Pre-Calc++
Trig+
AP Stats++
AP Com Sci A++
Intro Com Sci+
Alg II-2
AP Stats++
Trig++
Intro Com Sci+
Discrete Math
Alg I-3
Geo-3
Alg II-3
Discrete Math
Pre-Alg
Alg I-3
Geo-3
Alg II-3
Career/Technical Education
Business  Technology Education and Engineering  Family and Consumer Sciences
Business
Accounting
Marketing/CWE
Computer Applications
Business Law
Business Management
Study Skills
Information Processing
Personal Finance/Financial Planning
International Business
Introduction to Business
College/Career Dual Credits
Technology Education
Robotics
CAD
Engineering Design and Construction
Home Construction/General Contracting
Carpentry
Construction Trades
Graphics and Design
Electronic Systems
3-Plane Modeling/Drawing
Architectural Drawing/Design
Web Design
FACS
Parenting
Child Development/
NHS Preschool
Food/Hospitality Essentials
Baking/Pastry Arts
Culinary Careers
Occupational Childcare
Infant and Toddler Program
Hospitality and Management
Hospitality and Tourism
College/Career Dual Credits
Connects Student Learning to a Career Pathway
of Interest
Academic/Technical Knowledge and Skills
Internships/Job Shadow
21st Century Skills
Cooperative Work Experience
Career Pathway Plans of Study
Postsecondary Education
Workforce Readiness
NHS Science Sequence
Grade 9
Grade 11
Grade 12
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 2
Anatomy & Physiology / Environmental
Science / Botany / Marine Biology /
Nanotechnology
College Physics / Conceptual Physics / Anatomy
& Physiology / Environmental Science / Botany
/ Marine Biology / Nanotechnology
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
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
Biology 2
Chemistry 2
Conceptual Physics / Botany /
Environmental Topics / Consumer
Chemistry / Nanotechnology
Conceptual Physics / Current Issues* /
Consumer Chemistry / Botany / Environmental
Topics / Nanotechnology
Grade 10
Biology 1
Physical Science 1
Physical Science 2
Physical Science 3
Note Prerequisites
* Denotes Science BSA Course
Biology 1
Biology 2
Biology Survey
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
English
Requirements
• 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
Reading Boosters
• 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
• 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
Reading
Mastery Reading
Literacy Workshop
• .5 credit year-long course
meeting twice a week
(may be offered as resources are available)
• 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
• 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
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GRADES 9-11
GRADE 8
• Jan. 3-5: Students will receive
Program of Studies
• Jan. 3-20: Students receive Program
of Studies and course
recommendation blue sheets
• Feb. 6: Students receive report
• Jan. 25-Feb 6: 8th graders will
cards with teacher
register online with counselors
recommendations in comments
• May 24: Step-Up Day
• Feb. 6-16: 9-11th graders begin
online registration
• May 24: Step-Up Day
How to Register
Grades 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