NORTHHAVENHIGHSCHOOL221ElmStreet

NorthHaven,Connecticut06473(203)239-1641

NorthHavenVisionStatement

AsaresultoftheirexperienceintheNorthHavenPublicSchools,everystudentwillacquiretheskillsnecessarytomeetthedemandsofthetwenty-first

century.

ADMINISTRATION

Dr.RussellJ.Dallai,PrincipalChristopherMcLaughlin,AssistantPrincipal(A-F)AndrewA.Pettola,AssistantPrincipal(O–Z)SandraM.Preneta,AssistantPrincipal(G–N)

DIRECTOROFATHLETICSStevenBlumenthal

SCHOOLCOUNSELORS

AnthonyMastriano A–CouRebeccaCarr Coy–Cu,CoordinatorDouglasFrasier D–HotMelissaChiarelli Hou–MiMichaelMirabello Mo–RyLaurieMiddleton S–Z

ProgramofStudiesCourseIndexfor2018-2019ART (p. 12) Careers in Art Animation I & II Drawing-Painting I & II Ceramic Design Photography I & II Advanced Clay Methods Digital Design Independent Study in Art AP Studio Art AP Photography

CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION (p.14) BUSINESS Student Success Seminar Intro to Business Concepts & Careers

Personal Finance Advanced Personal Finance Contemporary Business Law Computer Keyboarding &

Applications Advanced Computer

Concepts and Skills Accounting I & II Economics Marketing Business Management International Business Fashion Management Business of Sports Advertising & Marketing

Communication FAMILY & CONSUMER SCIENCE Baking I & II Child Development I & II Culinary Arts Discovering Children Foods and Nutrition Housing & Interior Design Fashion Design & Sewing

TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION Transportation Principles of Wood Tech Auto Tech I & II Communications CADD I & II Computer Design and Math Intro to Engineering Engineering Robotics Construction Systems Manufacturing Systems Basic Home Repair

ENGLISH (p. 22) English 9 Honors English 9 English 10 Honors English 10 Humanities

English 11 Honors English 11 AP Language & Composition AP Literature

Senior English Electives Senior English Non-Fiction Short Fiction Poetry Matters Visions of Nature Secrets in Literature Black Voices Women's Literature Science Fiction Nightmares

GIFTED & TALENTED (p. 26) Future Problem Solving 9 Future Problem Solving 10 FPS Semi-Ind. Study 11&12

HEALTH/PHYSICAL ED. (p. 27) Freshman Physical Education Sophomore Phys. Ed. Project Adventure (PA) Junior P.E./CPR Course Health PE and/or PA Facilitator Sports Management

LIBRARY & MEDIA ARTS (p. 29) Theater Arts I & II Film Study I & II Media Production Advanced Media Production TV Sports Production Media Independent Study Sachem Yearbook

MATHEMATICS (p. 31) Consumer Math Pre-Algebra Applied Algebra Algebra I Honors Algebra I Applied Geometry Geometry Honors Geometry Applied Algebra II Algebra II Honors Algebra II Precalculus Honors Precalculus Statistics Honors Statistics AP Statistics Calculus AP Calculus AB Computer Science I AP Principles of Computer Sci. AP Java

MUSIC (p. 34) Brass Quintet

Chamber Orchestra Concert Band Concert Chorus Jazz Combo Jazz Ensemble Select Choir - One Voice Women's Chorale – Key of She Men’s Chorale – Men of Note

SCIENCE (p. 37) Integrated Sciences Biology Honors Biology AP Biology Human Anatomy & Physiology Chemistry Honors Chemistry AP Chemistry Physics Honors Physics AP Physics Environmental Science AP Environmental Science Ocean Studies Astronomy Meteorology Botany Medical/Health Careers

SOCIAL STUDIES (p. 40) World History Honors World History Global Issues Honors Global Issues Humanities U.S. History Honors U.S. History AP United States History Civics Honors Civics AP U.S. Government & Politics Psychology Honors Psychology AP Psychology Conflicts Through the Ages Philosophy Urban Affairs

Women's Studies

WORLD LANGUAGES (p.44) Chinese I, II, III, IV French I, II, III, IV, V Italian I, II, III, IV, V Latin I, II, III, IV Spanish I, II, III, IV, V AP UConn Italian & Spanish

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NORTHHAVENHIGHSCHOOLPROGRAMOFSTUDIES2018-2019

NorthHaven,Connecticut

TABLEOFCONTENTSAdditionalOpportunities 7-8AdvancedPlacementCourses 5Art 12-14CareerClusters AppendixACareerandTechnologyEducation(CTE) 14

CTE:Business 14-17CTE:Family&ConsumerSciences 17-19CTE:TechnologyEducation 19-22

ClassRank 7CollegePlanningInformation 9CommunityService 3CourseLevels 4CoursePlanning 5CourseRequestFormSamples(Gr.9-12) AppendixBCourseSelection 4ECA 8English 22-26GatewayCollegeNOWPartnership 8GiftedandTalentedProgram 26-27GradingSystem/GPAscale 6-7GraduationRequirements 2-3Health/PhysicalEducation 27-29Introduction 1LearningExpectationsLibrary,Media,FilmandTheatreArts

327-29

MathematicsandComputerScience 31-34MissionStatement,CoreValuesandBeliefs 2Music 34-36Off-CampusPrograms 8PromotionandGradeLevelPlacement 6Science 37-40SchooltoCareerResourceCenter 8SocialandCivicExpectationsSocialStudies

340-43

SpecialEducation 43-44Student-AthleteEligibilityRequirements(NCAA) 10-11

StudentScheduleChanges 5TalentProgrammingTeachingAssistantOpportunities

7-87

WorldLanguages 44-47

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STOP!READTHISBEFOREYOUGOANYFURTHER

Asthestudentyouhavetheresponsibilityofselectingyourcourses.Theschoolcounselingstaff,thefaculty,andtheadministrationwilldowhatevertheycantoassistandguideyouinyourselections.Pleaserealizethattheselectionsthatyouwillmakewillaffectyourprogramand,ultimately,yourfuture.Beforeselectingcoursesconsiderthefollowingquestions:

1. Howwellhaveyoudoneinschoolsofar?2. Whatsubjectsareofmostinteresttoyou?3. Whatareyourplansforafterhighschool?(Howdotheseplansrelatetowhatyouhavedoneand

plantodowhileastudentatNorthHavenHighSchool?)4. Haveyoulookedintotheprocessofcollegeselectionorintothepossibilityofbeginningacareer

immediately after graduation? (Haveyoudiscussed thesewith yourparents andyour schoolcounselor?)

5. Ifyouareplanningtoattendcollege,areyoutakingappropriatecourses?Studentsplanningtoattendcollegeshouldselectcollegepreparatorycourses,whichareL2orhigher.

Itwouldbewiseforyoutotalkwiththepeoplewhocouldgiveyousomehelp–yourparents,yourteachersandyourcounselor–beforeselectingcourses fornextyear.TheprogramatNorthHavenHighSchool isdesignedtoprovidethebasiceducationeverystudentneedsandtoofferspecificsubjectswhichmeetthepersonalobjectivesofstudents.Yourability,interestsandfutureplansshouldserveastheguideasyouselectcoursesfromtheProgramofStudies.ANOTEABOUTTHEPROGRAMOFSTUDIES...Eachofthecoursedescriptionsconsistsoftwodistinctparts:theoutcome,whichliststhecoursecredit,prerequisites,ifany,anddescribeswhatastudentcanexpecttolearn;andtheexpectations,whichexplainswhatastudentwillberequiredtodo.Carefulconsiderationshouldbegiventobothpartsbeforeselectingacourse.Thisisparticularlytrueofelectivesbecausetheprogramthatyouselectnowistheoneyouwillbeexpectedtofollowduringthenextschoolyear.Makeyourchoiceswisely!COURSESELECTIONPROCESS

- AttendCourseInformationNight.- ReadtheentireProgramofStudiescarefully.- Participateinanorientationprogramconductedbyaschoolcounselor.- Discussoptionswithyourparents,teachers,andyourcounselor.- CompletetheSubjectSelectionSheet,includingAlternateCourses.- Obtainteacherrecommendations.- Completeonlineregistration.- SubmitthecompletedSubjectSelectionSheettoGuidanceontime.

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NORTHHAVENHIGHSCHOOLCOREVALUES,BELIEFSAND21STCENTURY

LEARNINGEXPECTATIONS

GRADUATIONREQUIREMENTS

ToearnaNorthHavenHighSchooldiploma,studentsmustmeetboard-approvedcriteriaintheseareas:1. Creditsandcourserequirements(throughClassof2023)2. LearningExpectationsforClassof2018andthereafter3. Communityservice

1.CreditsandCourseRequirements:Studentsearnaminimumof24creditsingrades9through12.Thesecreditsmustinclude:

English 4credits Mathematics 3credits Science(mustpassBiology) 3credits SocialStudies(mustpassCivics,U.S.History) 3credits PhysicalEducation(musttakeHealth) 1.5credits Art/CTEElective 1credit* OtherElectives (sufficienttobringtotalto24credits)

TOTAL: 24*Pursuanttosection10-221(a)oftheConnecticutGeneralStatutes,electivesmustincludeonecreditintheartsorvocationaleducation.Notesoncreditdistribution:• NextGenerationScienceStandards(NGSS)requireBiologyingrade9,Chemistryingrade10andPhysicsingrade11.• Studentswhohavesuccessfullycompletedtwomathematicscoursesmayearnone(1)ofthethree(3)requiredmathematics

creditsinanaccountingcourse.• WorldHistoryisrequiredforallGrade9students.AllstudentsmusttakeU.S.Historyingrade11andCivicsingrade12.• AllstudentsmusttakeHealth(Grade10).2.LearningExpectationsfortheClassof2018andthereafter

Learning expectations identify the essential 21st century skills and knowledge that every student willachieveinearningadiploma.Theselearningexpectationsarealignedwithourcorevaluesandbeliefs,arerequiredofouraccreditationandBoardofEducationgraduationrequirementsandareembeddedinourteachingandlearning.

NorthHavenHighSchool,togetherwithparentsandthecommunity,ensuresasafe,engagingandinnovativelearningenvironment.Wethinkcriticallyanddeeply, read,write,anddebateeffectively, solve problemscollaboratively,andengagetheworldethically.

NorthHavenHighSchoolhasenactedaprocesstoreview,reviseandalignitsCoreValues,Beliefs,with21stCenturyLearningExpectations.TheselearningexpectationsandassociatedrubricshavebecomeapartofthegraduationrequirementsfortheClassof2018andthereafter.

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Everystudentintheclassof2018andthereaftermustdemonstrateproficiencyineachlearningexpectation,atleastonceduringher/hisjunioryear.Studentswillhavemultipleopportunitiesacrossdepartmentstomeet each learning expectation during the year. Each department has identified at least one majorassessmentpermarkingperiodthatmeetsthecriteriatodemonstratingproficiency.BelowaretheNorthHavenHighSchoollearningexpectations:

1. Communication:Theprocessofexpressingideasinavarietyofmediaandforavarietyofpurposes,attendingtodiscipline-specificcontentandconventions.[art,ENGLISH,media,socialstudies,worldlanguage]

2. Digital Literacy: The process of using real world digital tools to ethically access, evaluate, andstrategicallyintegrateinformationforauthentictasks.[media,SOCIALSTUDIES,worldlanguage]

3. AnalyticalThinking:Theprocessofbreakingcomplexprocesses intocomponentsandpursuingsolutionssystematicallyandlogically.[art,English,music,SCIENCE]

4. HealthandWellness:Theprocessofunderstandingandutilizinghealthandwellnessinformationandlifekillstoenhancepersonalwell-being,responsibility,andself-direction.[physicaleducation]

5. CollegeandCareerReadiness:Theprocessofbuildingafoundationforacquiringskills,attitudes,and knowledge that contribute to effective learning in school and enabling students to make asuccessfultransitionfromschooltopost-secondaryeducation,training,orworldofwork.[career&technicaleducation,schoolcounseling]

6. ProblemSolving:Theprocessofproductiveproblemsolving:ofperseveringtogather,organize,synthesize, and evaluate information in order to reason abstractly and quantitatively. [Career&technicaleducation,gifted&talented,MATHEMATICS,music,science]

3.CivicandSocialExpectations

NorthHavenHighSchoolestablishesacommonunderstandingofourcorevaluesandbehavioralexpectations.Wehaveidentifiedthreefundamentalexpectationswithintheschoolandourcommunityatlarge:Respect,Responsibility,andEngagement.Studentswillalsopositivelyandactivelycontributetotheschoolcommunity'ssocialandcivicexpectationsthroughcommunityserviceandschoolinvolvement.Studentswillmeetthisgoalthroughadvisoryactivitiesthroughouttheyear.

4.CommunityServiceRequirement

Therequirementforcommunityservicehasbothvocationalandsocialbenefits.Itallowsstudentstogivesomething back to the community at large and it also fosters personal growth. The community servicerequirement is40hoursandmustbe completedbyMay1of thesenioryear.Completionofcommunityservicehoursisrequiredforastudenttoattendtheseniorpicnicandprom.

Withinthistimeframe,therequiredhourscanbecompletedatanytimethatsuitstheserviceselectedbythestudent.ApplicationformsandalistofapprovedagenciescanbefoundontheNHHSwebsiteorguidanceoffice.Studentsshouldplantocompletetherequirementearlyintheirhighschoolcareerbeforeworkandotherobligationsmakeitmoredifficulttoschedule.Approvalformsshouldbesubmittedwithinonecalendaryearuponcompletionofservice.

ItisalsopossibleforastudenttoearncommunityservicecreditbyparticipatinginserviceactivitieswhileenrolledinaparticularcourseasidentifiedintheProgramofStudies.

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COURSESELECTIONTheprocessofselectingcoursesbeginsshortlyaftermid-yearwiththeon-linepublicationoftheProgramofStudiesforthenextacademicyear.Schoolcounselorswillconductanorientationprogramandpresentinformationaboutcourses.ACourseInformationEveningwillalsobeheldforstudentsandparents.

ShortlythereafterCourseSelectionFormswillbedistributedtostudents(asampleGrade9formisincludedinthebackofthisbook).Bythistimeitisassumedthateachstudentwillhavetakentheopportunitytodiscusscourseselectionwithparents,teachers,andcounselorsandispreparedtolistthecoursetitlesontheCourseSelectionForm.AlternateCoursesmustalsobelisted.ThesecourseswillbeusedonlyifthestudentisunabletobescheduledforthecoursesthatwerelistedonthemainsectionoftheCourseSelectionForm.

TheCourseSelectionFormisbroughttoeachteacherwhowillfillintheappropriatecoursenumberandlevelandinitialtheform.Studentswillcompleteonlineregistrationandreturnformsbytheduedate.(Studentswhodonotreturntheirformspromptlyjeopardizetheirchancesforbeingscheduledforthecoursestheywant!)

COURSELEVELS:

Courselevelsareindicatedonreportcards,studentschedules,subjectselectionforms,ProgramofStudies,andonthetranscriptasfollows:

L1–GeneralStudiesL2–CollegePreparatoryL3–HonorsL4–AdvancedPlacement/CollegeandUniversityclasses

Level1 (L1) –This level is intended for studentswhoseacademicabilityandperformancearedeveloping for thestudent’sgradelevel.

Level2(L2)–Thislevelisintendedforstudentswhoseacademicabilityandperformancearewhatisexpectedforthestudent’sgradelevel.

Level 3 (L3) – This level is intended for studentswhose academic ability and performance are advanced for thestudent’sgradelevel.Studentsinadvancedlevel(L3)courseswillbeexpectedto:

• doaminimumoffourhoursofhomeworkeveryweekforeachL3course;• workindependentlyoutsideoftheclassroomonshortandlong-termassignmentswithaminimumofteacher

direction;• complete writing assignments on a regular basis, which will be evaluated according to established

departmentalstandards;• beresponsibleforallassignments,includingmaterialsnotdiscussedinclass;• haveamasteryofacademicskillsandknowledgefrompreviouscourseswithinthatdiscipline;• use a variety of sources in their studies, including sources that they must identify, locate, and use

independently;• demonstrate critical thinking skills, such as analysis, synthesis, evaluation and the internalization of new

concepts;• demonstratesuperiorcommunicationskills,bothoralandwritten,accordingtodepartmentalstandards.

Level4(L4)–ThislevelisappliedtoallAdvancedPlacementcoursesandapprovedclassessuccessfullycompletedatlocalcollegesanduniversities.

CriteriaandProceduresUsedinStudentLevelPlacement:Thestudent’scurrentteacherrecommendsthecourselevelthestudentwillbeplacedinforthenextschoolyear.Thisrecommendationisbasedonthefollowing:

1. Academicachievementasreflectedinthestudent’sgrades2. Aptitude3. Motivation4. Diagnosticandachievementtestresultswhenavailable5. Portfoliosandsamplesofstudentwork

Inthecourseselectionprocess,teacherswillindicatetheirlevelrecommendationforthefollowingyearontheCourseSelectionForm.Beforeateachermakesarecommendationthatrepresentsachangeinastudent’scourselevel(higherorlowerthanthestudent’spresentlevel),theteacherwillconferwiththestudentandparentand

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notifythestudent’sschoolcounselorofthefinalrecommendationusingtheRequestforProgram/ScheduleChangeForm.

ADVANCEDPLACEMENTCOURSES

Advanced Placement (AP) courses are offered in English Language & Composition, English Literature,Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Environmental Science, Calculus, Computer Science (Java), Statistics, UnitedStatesHistory,U.S.Government,Psychology,StudioArtandPhotography.Thesecoursesaredesignedtostimulatesecondarystudents,promotehighachievement,andprovideameansofobtainingcollegecreditandappropriateplacementincollege.

Each course prepares students to take the Advanced Placement examination. These examinations,administered nationally each spring by the College Board, offer college placement and/or credit to anystudentwhoachievesthescoredesignatedbythecollegehe/sheisentering.AnystudenttakinganAPcourseisencouragedtotaketheAPexamination.Thecostoftheexaminationisbornebythestudent.Studentswithfinancialneedshouldspeaktoaschoolcounselororadministrator.

Students electing an Advanced Placement course will have a required summer reading list and/orassignment for the course. It is expected that students will return to school with the summer readingassignment completed. It shouldbenoted that anAP coursemaynotbe scheduled if fewer than fifteenstudentselecttotakeit.

STUDENTSCHEDULECHANGESWhenchoosingcourses,studentsareadvisedtodosowithcare,thoughtandtheadviceofteachers,schoolcounselors,parentsandschoolofficials.Theauthorityformakingchangesrestswiththeadministrationandschoolcounselors.Changesincourserequestsduetopreferenceofsubjectaftertheregistrationperiodshouldbemadepriortothelastdayofthecurrentschoolyear.Coursechangesafterthestartofthenewschoolyear(andnewsemester)maybelimiteddue toavailability.Thedeadline foraddingacourseis4 schooldaysafter thefirstdayof school.Thedeadline fordroppingacoursewithoutpenaltyorchanginglevelsis8schooldaysafterthefirstdayofschool.

Forchangesinlevel,theteacherwillconferwiththestudentconcerningarecommendedlevelchange.Thisinformationwill be sharedby the teacherwith the programcoordinator and the student’s counselor. The teacherwill contactparentstoindicatetherecommendedchangeandtherationalefortherecommendation.Requestsforchangesbyfacultyfordisciplinaryreasonswillbehandledbytheadministration.

COURSEPLANNINGThefollowingtableisincludedtoassistyouinplanningyourfour-yearprogramasyouprogressthroughthegrades.Byreferringtothistableyouwillbeabletomakewiserdecisionsaboutyourhighschoolprogram.

Grade9CourseName

Grade10CourseName

Grade11CourseName

Grade12CourseName

English9 English10orHumanities

English11orAPLanguage

APLiterature,SeniorEnglishorElectives

WorldHistory GlobalIssuesorHumanities

U.S.HistoryorAPU.S.History

CivicsorAPU.S.Government

Mathematics Mathematics Mathematics MathElective(NGSS)Biology:LivingSystems,orIntegratedBiology

(NGSS)Chemistry:EarthSystems,orIntegratedChemistry

(NGSS)PhysicsoftheUniverse,orIntegratedPhysics

ScienceElective

PhysicalEducation/VisionGoggles

ProjectAdventure,orPhysicalEducationandHealth

PhysicalEducation/CPR

Electives* Electives* Electives* Electives*

Electives* Electives* Electives* Electives*

*Atleastoneelectivecreditmustbeintheartsorvocationaleducation(BusinessEducation,TechnologyEducation,andFamilyandConsumerSciences).

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OPTIONSIFGRADUATIONREQUIREMENTSARENOTMET:Seniorswhoarenoteligibleforgraduationwiththeirclassduetoanareaofdeficiencyinmeetingthedistrictgraduationrequirements,asperpolicy,mayselectoneormoreofthefollowingoptionsdependingontheareaofdeficiency:

• Enrollinanadulteducationprogram• Enrollinanapprovedcollegecourse• Enrollinsummerschoolandpasstherequirement• Makearrangementsforre-testingtomeetaperformancestandard• ReturninSeptemberasafifth-yearstudent

PROMOTIONANDGRADELEVELPLACEMENT:Gradelevelplacementismadeonthebasisoftotalcreditsearned.Thefollowingarecreditrequirementsforpromotiontoeachgrade:Grade10–aminimumof5.0creditsingrade9.Inaddition,thestudentcannotfailmorethantwo(2)requiredcourses.Grade11–aminimumof11.0creditsatthecompletionofGrade10.Grade12–thestudentmustbeabletoaccumulateenoughcreditstograduate,includingallrequiredcourses.• Studentsingrades9,10,and11mustcarryaminimumofsix(6)coursesandphysicaleducation,foratotalof6.5

credits.• Grade12studentsmustcarryaminimumofsix(6)courseseachsemesterforayearlytotalofsix(6)credits.• ToearnaNorthHavenHighSchooldiploma,studentsmustaccumulate24creditsandcompletesuccessfullyall

graduationrequirements.

ELIGIBILITYFORCOURSEMAKE-UP:• Thestudentmustcompletetheyearinthespecificcourse.• Thestudentmusttakethefinalexam.Ifastudentfailstoreportforthefinalexam,theteacherwillrecordazero

(0)andrecordtheappropriatecomment.• Thestudent’sfinalgrademustbeaminimumof40%inthespecificcourse.• Thestudentmaynotexceedeighteen(18)absencesinafull-yearcourseornine(9)absencesinasemestercourse.

OPTIONSFORCOURSEMAKE-UP:Optionsformakingupcoursesfailedorinwhichcredithasbeenlostduetoabsencesare:• Astudentmaybetutoredduringthesummerathis/herexpensebyacertifiedteacher.Aminimumoftwenty(20)

contacthoursof instruction isexpected forafull-yearcourse.TUTORINGMAYNOTBEGINUNTILAFTERTHECOMPLETIONOFTHEACADEMICYEARINWHICHTHECOURSEWASTAKENBUTSHOULDBEDONEASSOONAFTERTHECOMPLETIONOFTHECOURSEASPOSSIBLE.UPONCOMPLETIONOFTUTORING,THESTUDENTMUSTPASSAFINALEXAMADMINISTEREDBYTHEPROGRAMCOORDINATORFORTHATCOURSETORECEIVECREDIT.

• Astudentmayattendarecognizedsummerschool.ItisrecommendedthatthestudentattendtheNorthHavenSummerSchool.

• Astudentmaychoosetorepeatacourseduringthefollowingschoolyear. Ifastudentchoosesthisoption,it ishis/her responsibility to informhis/herschoolcounselor.Schedulingmake-upsof requiredcoursesduring thefollowingschoolyearisnotguaranteedalthoughtheschoolwillmakeeveryefforttodoso.

StudentsenrolledintheNorthHavenSummerSchoolProgrammustpassthecourseandtakeafinalexamadministeredbythesummerschoolinstructor.StudentswhofailedacourseandreceivedtutoringorattendedsummerschooloutsideNorthHavenmustpassthedepartmentexamadministeredbytheProgramCoordinator.Iftheaboveconditionsaremet,agradeof“Pass”andtheappropriatecredit(s)willbeenteredonthestudent’stranscript.AwithdrawalinanycoursemaybemadeuponlybyrepeatingthecourseatNorthHavenHighSchool.Studentsandparentsshouldcontacttheassignedschoolcounselorfor informationonpotentialtutorsandsummerschools.Itisimperativethattheynotifytheschoolastointenttobetutored,toattendsummerschool,ortorepeatarequiredcourse.

GRADINGSYSTEMThefollowinggradingsystemisusedforconvertinglettergradesintonumbergradesonreportcards.

A+97-100 B+87-89 C+77-79 D+67-69 Fanygradebelow60A93-96 B83-86 C73-76 D63-66

A-90-92 B-70-72 C-70-72 D-60-62

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GRADEPOINTAVERAGESCALEAllcoursesatNorthHavenHighSchoolareincludedinthecalculationofastudent’sgradepointaverage.Approvedonecreditcoursesatotherinstitutions(i.e.YaleUniversity)maybeincludedinclassrankcalculation.

ThegradepointaverageatNorthHavenHighSchooliscalculatedutilizinga4.0weightedscale.AdvancedPlacement(L4),Honors(L3),andCollegePreparatory(L2)coursesaregivenaddedweightforthepurposeofcalculatingthegradepointaverageandindeterminingrankinclass.Parentsandstudentsareadvisedofthemarkvalueforthesecoursesinthehighschoolprogramofstudies.

CLASSRANKTherankingofstudentsatNorthHavenHighSchoolistheprocessofdeterminingtherelativeacademicstandingofstudentswithinaclass.Forastudenttobeincludedinclassranking,s/hemusthavebeenenrolledforaminimumoffoursequentialsemesters(eightterms)atNorthHavenHighSchool.StudentstransferringtoNorthHavenHighSchoolwhodonotmeetthisrequirementmaybeprovidedwithanequivalentrank.Theprocessofdeterminingclassrankiscompletedattheconclusionofjunioryearandincludesgrades9,10and11.Thisofficialrankremainsonthestudent’stranscriptandmaybeusedforgraduationceremonypurposes.

ADDITIONALOPPORTUNITIESFORSTUDENTSInadditiontothecourseofferingsthatfollow,NorthHavenHighSchoolstudentshaveotheropportunitiesavailabletothem. Students are encouraged to take advantage of the opportunities that are described below to enhance theireducationandbroadentheirexperiences.

TEACHINGASSISTANTS(AllDepartments,excludingHealth&PE*)Credits:.5(SemesterCourse)or1(Full-yearcourse)OPENTO:11thand12thgradeasanelectivePREREQUISITES:(seebelow)

Description:Teachingassistants(TA)arestudentswhohelpotherstudentsintheclassroomatthedirectionoftheteacher. TA responsibilities commonly include facilitating in-class group work, assisting studentswith classwork,refocusing disengaged students, assisting students conducting research, supporting writing and peer-editing,facilitatinggroupdiscussions,andengaginginothergeneralresponsibilitiesasassignedbytheteacher.TAsdonotgradeotherstudents'work.Application Process: Students interested in becoming a TA must have successfully completed the course anddemonstrated strong skills related to the content, communication, and leadership potential. Upon teacherrecommendation,theTAmustbeapprovedbythedepartmentcoordinator.Thisapprovalprocesswillincludeabriefinterview,transcriptreviewandrecommendationsfromateacherinthedepartment.

Grading/Credit:TAworkwillbegradedonapass/failbasis.Creditearnedwillequalcoursecredit,providingTAsmeettheattendancerequirementandtheteacher'sexpectationsforperformance.TAworkconstitutesanelectivecredit,notacreditmeetingcontentareadistributionrequirements.

*StudentswishingtoserveasteachingassistantsintheHealth&PhysicalEducationpleaserefertothecoursedescriptionandrequirementsforfacilitatorsonp.30.

NORTHHAVENHIGHSCHOOLTALENTPROGRAMMING –Avarietyofoptionsmaybeofferedbasedonstudentinterestandavailableresources.Theseinclude:

Grade L4 L3 L2 L1A+ 5.33 5.00 4.33 3.67A 5.00 4.67 4.00 3.33A- 4.67 4.33 3.67 3.00B+ 4.33 4.00 3.33 2.67B 4.00 3.67 3.00 2.33B- 3.67 3.33 2.67 2.00C+ 3.33 3.00 2.33 1.67C 3.00 2.67 2.00 1.33C- 2.67 2.33 1.67 1.00D+ 2.33 2.00 1.33 0.67D 2.00 1.67 1.00 0.33D- 1.67 1.33 0.67 0.10F 0 0 0 0P N/A N/A N/A N/A

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EDUCATIONALCENTERFORTHEARTS–TheEducationalCenterfortheArts(ECA)offersprogramsforhighschoolstudentsfromtheGreaterNewHavenareawhoaregiftedandtalentedintheperformingandvisualarts.Theprogramis located in the Audubon Street Arts Center in NewHaven and is administered by Area Cooperative EducationalServices(ACES).TheareasofstudyofferedatECAincludetheatre,music,dance,visualartsandcreativewriting.ECAmeets Monday through Thursday from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Students receive two advanced level credits uponcompletionofayear’swork.StudentsattendingECAmustbecommittedandresponsible.Applicantsmusthaveatleasta‘C+’averagewithnofailures.ThefinaldecisionconcerningadmissiontotheprogramismadebyNorthHavenHighSchool,followingarequiredauditionatECA.Forfurtherinformation,contacttheGuidanceDepartment.

NORTHHAVENHIGHSCHOOLINDEPENDENTSENIORSEMESTER–Thisprogramoffersseniorstheopportunitytopursueapost-graduationareaofinterest.Tobeeligibleforthisprogram,studentsmustpresentaplanbyMay1stoftheirjunioryearandpreparetohaveallgraduationrequirementscompletedbytheendofthefirstsemestersenioryear.Interestedstudentsshoulddiscussthisopportunitywiththeirschoolcounselor.

PEERTUTORING–11thand12thgradestudentmayearn.5electivecreditsforpeertutoringinEnglish,math,science,socialstudies,orworldlanguages.Moreinformationabouttheapplicationandselectionprocessisavailablefromtheprogramcoordinator.

OFFCAMPUSPROGRAMS–CredittowardgraduationisgivenforparticipationinalloftheseprogramsexcepttheWesleyanCenterforCreativeYouth.Furtherinformationon theseandotheropportunities isavailablefromschoolcounselors.

• UniversityofNewHavenOutstandingSeniorsProgram• WesleyanCenterforCreativeYouth(Six-weeksummernon-creditprogram)• GatewayCommunityCollegeHighSchoolPartnership

GATEWAYCOMMUNITYCOLLEGENOWPARTNERSHIP

**EARNCOLLEGECREDITSFORFREEWITHCAREERANDTECHNICALEDUCATIONCOURSES**Throughdualenrollment,GatewayCommunityCollegeprovidesawiderangeofacademic,careerandtechnicalcourseoptions for sophomores, juniors, and seniors. The Dual Enrollment partnership offers high school students theopportunitytogetaheadstartonapost-secondaryeducationandpreparesthemforthetransitiontocollege.Thesecollegecoursesallowstudentstoexperiencecollege-levelcourseworkwhile,simultaneously,earningcollegeandhighschoolcreditandconfidencetocontinuetheireducationbeyondhighschool.

Curricula in severalNorthHavenHighSchool coursesarealignedwithcorrespondingGatewayCommunityCollegecourses.Studentswhoregisterandenroll for theCollegeCareersPathwaysPartnershipprogramreceive three (3)collegecreditsineachofthefollowingareas:Accounting,Automotive,CulinaryArts,andEarlyChildhoodEducation.ThesecreditsaretransferrabletoanyConnecticutstateuniversity.Thisisanationallyrecognizedprogram,ofwhichmanyout-of-stateandin-stateprivatecollegeswillacceptthecreditsuponacceptanceintotheirinstitutions.

NorthHavenHighSchoolhasalignedcurriculainthefollowingCareerandTechnicalCoursesintheBusiness,FamilyConsumerSciences,andTechnologyEducationDepartments(coursesaremarkedwithan*inthesedepartments):

Elementary&IntermediateAlgebra;EarlyChildhoodDevelopmentIⅈBakingIⅈCulinaryArts

InordertoregisterforCollegeCareersPathwaysPartnershipcourses,studentsmust:• Discussthisprogramandcourseselectionswiththeirschoolcounselor• EnrollinthecoursesintheirSophomore,JuniororSenioryears• HavemaintainedaC+orhighergradepointaverage.

Thereisnofeerequiredforparticipation.StudentsDONOThavetoattendGatewayCommunityCollege.Thepurposeoftheprogramissimplytoencouragestudentstocontinuetheirpost-secondaryeducation.

SCHOOL TO CAREER RESOURCE CENTER – the school to career resource center is associated with the schoolcounselingprogramatNorthHavenHighSchool.Referencematerialscontainingcareerandeducationalinformationarehousedintheschooltocareercenter.Inaddition,computerswithaccesstotheNavianceProgramareavailableforusebyclasses,smallgroupsandindividuals.Anextensiveinventoryofcollegeandcareerresourcesareisalsolocatedin the career center. Additionally, opportunities are provided for individuals and small groups to meet withrepresentativesfromtwoandfour-yearcolleges,tradeschools,themilitary,business,andindustry.

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COLLEGEINFORMATIONCollegeadmissionrequirementsvarygreatly,butgeneralguidelineslikethosebelowcanbeveryhelpfulforstudentsplanningtheirprogramatNorthHavenHighSchool.Youareencouragedtoconsultwithyourschoolcounselorregularlyandtoreadthecollege,university,andtradeschoolcatalogstobesurethatyouaretakingthenumberandtypesofcoursesthatwillmeettheirspecificrequirementsforadmission.

MostSelectiveCollegesEnglish—4credits

Mathematics—4creditsScience—3credits

SocialStudies—3creditsWorldLanguage—3to4yearsofthesamelanguage

Arts/Vocational—RecommendedExtracurricularactivitiesthatindicateleadershipandinitiative

Top10-20%oftheclassSATIscoresinthe655to800rangeoneachtest(EBRW/Math)

ACTminimumscoreof29GPAAtoB+

HighlyCompetitiveCollegesEnglish—4credits

Mathematics—3or4creditsScience—3credits

SocialStudies—3creditsWorldLanguage—3yearsofthesamelanguage

Arts/Vocational—RecommendedExtracurricularactivitiesthatindicateleadershipandinitiative

Top20-35%oftheclassSATIscoresinthe620to654rangeoneachtest(EBRW/Math)

ACTminimumscoreof27to28GPAB+toB

VeryCompetitiveCollegesEnglish—4credits

Mathematics—3creditsScience—2credits

SocialStudies—2creditsWorldLanguage—3yearsofthesamelanguage

Arts/Vocational—RecommendedExtracurricularactivitiesthatindicateleadershipandinitiative

Top35-50%oftheclassSATIscoresinthe573to619rangeoneachtest(EBRW/Math)

ACTminimumscoreof24to26GPABtoB-

CompetitiveCollegesEnglish—4credits

Mathematics—3creditsScience—2creditsSocialStudies—2credits

WorldLanguage—2yearsofthesamelanguageArts/Vocational—Recommended

ExtracurricularactivitiesthatindicateleadershipandinitiativeTop50-65%oftheclass

SATIscoresinthe500to572rangeoneachtest(EBRW/Math)ACTminimumscoreof21to23

GPAB-toC+

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NCAASTUDENTATHLETEELIGIBILITYREQUIREMENTS

Astudententeringthe9thgradebecomesaprospectivestudent-athleteandshouldbeawareof,andadhereto,theNationalCollegiateAthleticAssociation’s(NCAA)regulationsandguidelines.StudentsandparentsshouldcontacttheappropriateschoolcounseloriftheyneedassistancewiththeNCAArequirementsdescribedbelow.

Thefollowingarethebasicrequirementsforthosestudent-athletesfirstenteringcollegiateinstitutions:

CoreCourses

• StartingAugust1,2015,16corecourseswillberequiredforNCAADivisionIonly.ThisruleappliestoanystudentfirstenteringanyDivisionIcollegeoruniversityonorafterAugust1,2016.Seethechartbelowforthebreakdownofthis16core-courserequirement.

• 14corecoursesarerequiredinNCAADivisionII.Seethebreakdownofcore-courserequirementsbelow.

TestScores

• DivisionIhasaslidingscalefortestscoreandgrade-pointaverage.Theslidingscaleforthoserequirementsisshownonpagetwoofthissheet.

• DivisionIIhasaminimumSATscorerequirementof820oranACTsumscoreof68.• TheSATscoreusedforNCAApurposesincludesonlythecriticalreadingandmathsections.Thewritingsectionof

theSATisnotused.• TheACTscoreusedforNCAApurposesisasumofthefoursectionsontheACT:English,math,readingandscience.• AllSATandACTscoresmustbereporteddirectlytotheNCAAInitial-EligibilityClearinghousebythetesting

agency.Testscoresthatappearontranscriptswillnolongerbeused.WhenregisteringfortheSATorACT,usetheclearinghousecodeof9999tomakesurethescoreisreportedtotheclearinghouse.

Grade-PointAverage

• Onlycorecoursesareusedinthecalculationofthegrade-pointaverage.• Besuretolookatyourhighschool’slistofNCAA-approvedcorecoursesontheclearinghouseWebsitetomake

certainthatthecoursesbeingtakenhavebeenapprovedascorecourses.TheWebsiteiswww.ncaaclearinghouse.net.

• DivisionIgrade-point-averagerequirementsisaminimum2.300.• TheDivisionIIgrade-point-averagerequirementisaminimum2.000.

DIVISIONI

DIVISIONII

16 CoreCourses4 yearsofEnglish3 yearsofmathematics(Algebra

Iorhigher).2 yearsofnatural/physical

science(1yearoflabifofferedbyhighschool.)

1 yearofadditionalEnglish,mathematicsornatural/physicalscience.

2 yearssocialscience.4 yearsofadditionalcourses

(fromanyareaabove,foreignlanguage,ornon-doctrinalreligion/philosophy)

14 CoreCourses3 yearsofEnglish2 yearsofmathematics(Algebra

Iorhigher).2 yearsofnatural/physical

science(1yearoflabifofferedbyhighschool.)

2 yearsofadditionalEnglish,mathematicsornatural/physicalscience.

2 yearssocialscience.3 yearsofadditionalcourses

(fromanyareaabove,foreignlanguage,ornon-doctrinalreligion/philosophy)

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*PLEASENOTE:ForstudentsenteringanyNCAAcollegeoruniversity on or afterAugust 1, 2016, computer science coursesmayonlybeusedforinitialeligibilitypurposesifthecoursereceives graduation credit in mathematics or natural/physicalscience, and is listed as such on the high school’s list of NCAA-approvedcorecourses.

Otherimportantinformation:• InDivisionII,thereisnoslidingscale.Theminimumcoregrade

pointaverageis2.000.TheminimumSATscoreis820(verbalandmathsectionsonly)andtheminimumACTsumscoreis68.

• 14CorecoursesarerequiredforDivisionII.• 16CorecoursesarerequiredforDivisionI.• The SAT combined score is based on the verbal and math

sectionsonly.Thewritingsectionwillnotbeused.• SATandACTscoresmustbereporteddirectlytotheclearing-

housefromthetestingagency.Scoresontranscriptswillnotbeused.

For more information regarding the new rule, please go towww.ncaa.org.Clickon“AcademicsandAthletes”then“EligibilityandRecruiting”.Or youmay visit the clearinghouseWeb siteatwww.ncaaclearinghouse.net.

PleasecalltheNCAAEligibilityCenterifyouhavequestions:Toll-Freenumber:877/622-2321

NCAADIVISIONISLIDINGSCALECOREGRADE-POINTAVERAGE/

TEST-SCORENewCoreGPA/TestScoreIndex

CoreGPA SAT(V&M) ACT>3.550 400 373.525 410 383.500 420 393.475 430 403.450 440 413.425 450 413.400 460 423.375 470 423.350 480 433.325 490 443.300 500 443.275 510 453.250 520 463,225 530 463.200 540 473.175 550 473.150 560 483.125 570 493.100 580 493.075 590 503.050 600 503.025 610 513.000 620 522.975 630 522.950 640 532.925 650 532.900 660 542.875 670 552.850 680 562.825 690 562.800 700 572.775 710 582.750 720 592.725 730 592.700 730 602.675 740-750 612.650 760 622.625 770 632.600 780 642.575 790 652.550 800 662.525 810 672.500 820 682.475 830 692.450 840-850 702.425 860 702.400 860 712.375 870 722.350 880 732.325 890 742.300 900 752.275 910 762.250 920 772.225 930 782.200 940 792.175 950 802.150 960 802.125 960 812.100 970 822.075 980 832.050 990 842.025 1000 852.000 1010 86

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ARTDEPARTMENTINTRODUCTION

Theartprogramemphasizesafineartsapproachtoallcourse offerings. The curriculum begins with a solidbasiccourseandmovesontomorespecializedcourses.All coursesprepare thecareerboundstudent for thekindofdisciplineshe/shewillencounterincollegeorart school. The courses also awaken an interest instudents who want to pursue art as an avocation.Importanceisplacedonfinecraftsmanshipandamorecriticalsenseofqualityineverydaydesign.Finallyandmostimportantly,thestudentisencouragedtorealizehis/herpotentialforcreativeself-expression.

ADVANCEDCREDIT(L3)

Forthosecourseswhereadvancedcreditisnotoffered,L3creditcanbeawardedtothosehighabilitystudentswho also have a high degree of motivation and acommitment to produce work that is of consistentlyhigh quality and good craftsmanship. Studentexpectations regarding course objectives and qualityandamountofworkwillbeestablishedbytheteacher.Approval for advanced credit must be given by thesubject teacherand thedepartmentcoordinatoroncethestudentisscheduledforthecourse.6550ANIMATIONL2Credits:1OPENTO:AllgradesasanelectivePREREQUISITES:noneThiscoursewillexplorethedevelopmentofanimationasanartformfromsimplestoryboardingtechniquestocontemporarymethods involvingdigital camerasandcomputers. Students will create animated scenes,stories, and videos by utilizing their artwork,photography and various media. They will explorecriteria, methods, and processes as they developmarketable 21st century skills. No previous artexperienceisnecessarytoenjoythiscourse!

6552ADVANCEDANIMATIONIIL3Credits:1OPENTO:10th,11th,12thgradeelectivePREREQUISITES:AnimationL2andteacherrecommendationThrough Advanced Animation students will identifynew ways to visualize, share, and communicateinformationandunderstandtheeffectivewaysitcanbeconveyed to an audience. The 12 Principles ofAnimation will be covered in great detail throughdigitalmediatopics.Studentswillusecriticalthinkingand problem-solving skills to accomplish goalsindividually and as team collaborators. Concepts

learned provide a foundation from which academiccareersinthearts/digitalmediacanevolve.

**NEWCOURSE**6605CAREERSINARTL2Credits:1OPENTO:AllgradesasanelectivePREREQUISITES:noneThis course incorporates multi-faceted constructionanddesigntechniques,avarietyofmedia,andanarrayof relevant methods of marketing/branding studentartwork. It will expose students to 21st centuryprocesses and common practices used bycontemporaryartisanstocreateanddistributeartworkvia social media (Etsy, Pinterest) and other venues.Students will focus on historical and current multi-culturalcomponentsasabasisforproject inspirationand explore guidelines for website development,ethical social media presence, and interdisciplinaryopportunitiesonalocalandgloballevel.

669CERAMICDESIGNL2Credits:1OPENTO:AllgradesasanelectivePREREQUISITES:noneThiscourseisdesignedtoofferstudentsexperienceincarving, modeling and other methods of producingwork in three dimensions. Figurative and non-figurative, relief,work in the round and constructiontechniquesaretaught.Basicsculpturalprinciplesandtechniques are applied to problems of form in space.Students’workalsoconsistsofhandbuildingaswellaswheelthrowingtechniquesinclay.Thestudentismadeaware of historical background and contemporarytrend.

656DRAWING-PAINTINGIL2Credits:1OPENTO:AllgradesasanelectivePREREQUISITES:none

DrawingandPaintingoffersstudentstheopportunitytobecomefamiliarwiththefundamentalareasinthefield.Technicalinformationandcreativeproblemsarepresented. Students work with a wide variety ofmaterialsuchaspenandink,graphite,coloredpencil,acrylicandwatercolor.Theyareexpected todevelopskill and craftsmanship in handling tools associatedwiththemediawhilebuildingaportfolio.

658HADVANCEDDRAWING-PAINTINGL3Credits:1OPENTO:10th,11th,12thgradeelectivePREREQUISITES:Drawing-PaintingIandrecommendationofthehighschoolartteacher.The course provides opportunities for students torefine drawing and painting skills through advanced

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problem- solving involving a variety of media andsubjects.Thestudentisencouragedtomaintainahighlevel of craftsmanship while creating artwork thatreflects contemporary thinking and is based on athorough knowledge of two-dimensional designtechniquesanddemonstratesdevelopmentofpersonalstyle.Penandink,graphite,coloredpencil,acrylic,oilpaint, gouache, andwatercolor are among themediausedinthecourse.

677ADVANCEDCLAYMETHODSL3Credits:1OPENTO:10th,11th,12thgradeelectivePREREQUISITES:CeramicDesignStudentsdevelopexpertiseinwheelthrownandhandbuilt methods of construction. There is advancedexplorationwith othermedia in relationship to clay.Surface treatment and various glazing and finishingmethods are explored. Students experiment withfunctional as well as abstract, sculptural forms. Arthistory and technology are integrated whereapplicable.Anotebookandsketchbookarerequired.

670PHOTOGRAPHYIL2Credits:1OPENTO:9th,10th,11th,12thgradeelectivePREREQUISITES:noneThis course introduces the students to thefundamentalsofphotography.Darkroomphotographyis explored as a vehicle of artistic expression. Thisincludes instruction in use of 35mm (SLR) cameras,blackandwhilefilm,anddarkroomproceduresandthepreparationofphotographsfordisplay.Allchemicals,equipment, and photo materials are provided forstudents.Thecreativeexperiencewill then transitioninto digital photography and incorporate creative aswellascommercialconceptspertainingtoPhotoshop.

672HADVANCEDPHOTOGRAPHYL3Credits:1OPENTO:10th,11th,12thgradeelectivePREREQUISITES:PhotographyIThis course is offered to advanced Photographystudents who wish to develop skills relating tophotography as a fine art. Students will master theconcepts of composition and design throughexploration of various techniques in and out of thedarkroom. Students will be exposed to vocationalopportunitiesinthefieldofPhotographyandwilllearnto prepare matted photographs for art portfolios,professionaldisplaysandpresentations.Studentswillalso be exposed to digital editing using AdobePhotoshop software. Students must have a 35 mmsinglelensreflex(SLR)camerawithmanualoverride,sinceitsuseisrequiredinthecourse.Chemicals,film,

enlargers and photo paper are provided for thestudents.

681DIGITALDESIGNL2Credits:1OPENTO:11th,12thgradeelectivePREREQUISITES:NoneThis course introduces students to the technicalaspects of combining traditional media with newelectronic media to produce original works of art.Students will explore multimedia application as ameans for self-expression in both fine art andcommercialart.Studentswillincorporateimagination,creativityandtechnicalaspectstoproducepiecessuchasillustrations,advertisements,digitalimageryand/ormerchandisedesign.

INDEPENDENTSTUDYINARTCredits:1OPENTO:11th,12thgradeelectivePREREQUISITES:TeacherrecommendationIndependentstudyisdesignedforstudentswhohavedemonstratedsubstantialinterestandabilityinartasevidencedbyperformanceinhighschoolartcourses.After agreeing to a contract, a student will developprojectsinanarea/sofpersonalchoice.Theprojectwillbe intellectuallychallengingbyproviding thestudentwith in-depthexposureandexperience in thechosenarea.Evidenceofartisticgrowthwillbedemonstratedthroughtheuseofaportfolio;andthestudentwillbeencouragedtohaveaonepersonand/orgroupshowupon completion of the independent study.Independentstudiesareavailablein:Design,Drawingand Painting, Crafts, Pottery and Sculpture,Photography,andCommunicationDesign.

APSTUDIOARTL4686A–Drawing;686B–PhotographyCredits:1OPENTO:11thand12thgradestudentsPREREQUISITES: The studentmust have successfullycompleted Drawing/Painting II or PhotoI and berecommendedby his/her teacher. TheAP StudioArtteacher and the department head will make finalselectionbasedonaportfolioreview.Advanced Placement Studio Art provides anopportunity for highly motivated students toexperience intensive instruction equivalent to that ofan introductory college studio art foundation in thehigh school environment. Students in AP Studio Artcreateaportfolioofaminimumof25piecesofartinavarietyofmedia,techniques,andsubjectmatter.Muchoftheworktheydowillbepersonalinterpretationoftheassignments.TheAPStudioportfolioisdividedintothree sections: quality, breadth, and concentration.Emphasisisplacedondrawingfromobservation;

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the application of organizational principles; thedevelopmentofabodyofworkofpersonalchoice;therecognition of the role of the history of art; theapplication of critical thinking skills in written, oral,andproblem-solvingform.Studentswillbeexpectedtoworkbothinschoolandathome(1houraday)inordertocompletetheportfoliorequirementsfortheAPExam(submissionoftheportfolio).

CAREERANDTECHNOLOGYEDUCATION(CTE)

INTRODUCTIONCareer and Technical Education (CTE) providesstudentswithopportunitiesforcareerawarenessandpreparationbyprovidingthemwiththeacademicandtechnical skills needed to succeed in postsecondaryeducation, training and employment. The focusemphasizesoncriticalthinking,newtechnologies,real-worldsettings,handsonactivitiesandtheapplicationof learning to practical problems aligning with 21stcenturyskills.Theseskillsarerelevanttoallacademicsubjectareasandcanbeappliedineducational,career,andciviccontextsthroughoutastudent’slife.ThegoaloftheCTEdepartmentistostrivetoensurethateverystudent graduate from North Haven High Schoolprepared for postsecondary education, technicaltrainingprogramsoracareer.

STUDENTSUCCESSSEMINARAll incoming 9th graderswill be enrolled in this .25credit course designed to aid in the transition frommiddleschooltohighschool.Researchrecognizesthistransition as one for which many students areunderprepared.Neild(2009)describedthe9thgradetransitionas“theplaceintheeducationalprogressionwhere students across the United States are atincreasedriskofgetting ‘stuck.’”Thestudent successseminartohelpstudentsdevelopimportantskillsandhabitsintegraltohighschoolsuccess,includinggettingorganized, managing homework, preparing for tests,handling stress, self-reflecting, goal-setting, meetinggraduationrequirementsandmuchmore.

CTE:BUSINESSCOURSEOFFERINGSSuccess in today’s complex society requires variedtechnical, social, and business skills. The BusinessDepartment program offers education to thosestudents wishing to pursue college programs inbusiness, accounting, economics, management,marketing, law, and government. Knowledge ofpractical skills suchaswordprocessing,creationanduse of spreadsheets, and ability to create electronicpresentations are also available. Knowledge of these

practicalskillsoftenprovestobeafactorinsuccessfulcollege applications and create a pathway to careersuccess.

ADVANCEDCREDIT(L3)Forthosecourseswhereadvancedcreditisnotoffered,L3creditcanbeawardedtothosehighabilitystudentswho also have a high degree of motivation and acommitment to produce work that is of consistentlyhigh quality and good craftsmanship. Approval foradvancedcreditmustbegivenbysubjectteacherandthe program coordinator within the first ten schooldays of the scheduled course. Student expectationsregardingcourseobjectivesandqualityandamountofworkwillbeestablishedbytheteacher.

BUSINESSCAREERCLUSTERSWhenchoosingcourses,considerthesecareerclusterstohelpplanacareerpath.

COMMUNICATIONANDTECHNOLOGY• IntroductiontoBusinessConcepts&Careers(7040)• ComputerKeyboardingandApplications(714)• AdvancedComputerConceptsandSkills(7171)

FINANCE• PersonalFinance&MoneyManagement(702)• AdvancedPersonalFinance(703)• IntroductiontoBusinessConcepts&Careers(7040)• AccountingI(720)• AccountingII(722)

BUSINESSADMINISTRATIONANDMARKETING• IntroductiontoBusinessConcepts&Careers(7040)• Marketing(730)• BusinessManagement(732)• InternationalBusiness(736)• FashionManagement&Forecasting(738)• ContemporaryBusinessLaw(708)• Economics(724/726)• TheBusinessofSports(742)• AdvertisingandMarketingCommunications(7441)HALF-YEARCOURSES702PERSONALFINANCE&MONEYMANAGEMENTL2Credits:.5(SemesterCourse)OPENTO:9th,10thand11thgradesasanelectivePREREQUISITES:NoneThis course is designed to provide students withconsumer information related to themanagement ofmoneyandmakingfinancialdecisions.Coursecontentwillfocusonconsumerplanninganddecision-makinginvolving purchases, financial security, banking,government,andtheuseofcredit.

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703ADVANCEDPERSONALFINANCECredits:.5(SemesterCourse)OPENTO:10th,11thand12thgradesasanelectivePREREQUISITES:None

Thiscourse is designed to prepare students for theirfinancial future. The course assists students inestablishingpersonal,career,andfinancialgoalsandindeveloping an understanding of their rights andresponsibilitiesasborrowers,investors,taxpayersandconsumers. Emphasis will be placed on decisionmaking, budgeting, purchasing, establishing financialsecurity,banking,governmentanduseofcredit.Specialattention will be given to finding money for futureeducationalopportunities.• Identify various forms of income and analyze

factors that affect incomeas a part of thecareerdecision-makingprocess.

• Evaluatesavingsand investmentoptions tomeetshort-andlong-termgoals.

• Analysis of financial information, credit reports,andfinancialrecords.

• Analyzefactorsthataffectthechoiceofcredit,thecostofcreditandthelegalaspectsofusingcredit.

• How loans work, purchasing with loans, andavoidingbankruptcy.

• Analysisofstock,bonds,andmutualfunds.• Analyze choices available to consumers for

protectionagainstriskandfinancialloss.

7040INTRODUCTIONTOBUSINESSCONCEPTSANDCAREERSL2Credits:.5(SemesterCourse)OPENTO:9th,10thand11thgradesasanelectivePREREQUISITES:NoneThis course is designed to give business students abasicbusinessbackgroundaswellasexposuretobasicbusinessskillareas.Thecoursewillincludeexplorationof accounting, internet research and informationprocessing, office occupations,marketing andmoneymanagement. This course should help the studentbecome acquainted with the skills, abilities, andattitudes needed for successful job performance inthese occupational areas and assist the student indeveloping a career plan that will include takingappropriatebusinesscoursesingrades10,11,and12.

730MARKETINGL2Credits:.5(SemesterCourse)OPENTO:AllgradesasanelectivePREREQUISITES:NoneMarketing includes all of the activities and functionsrequired in a business or organization to get goods,services, or ideas from where they are produced orcreatedtowheretheyareconsumed.Itisindispensabletoapersonplanningabusinesscareerandisessential

ifoneistointerprettheeconomicnewsoftheday.Inaddition,marketingenablesindividualstoidentifyandlearn concepts thatwill be helpful to them in futureyears as consumers. Topics such as marketingfunctions, buyer behavior, market research, theproduct and its life cycle, personal selling, andadvertisingwillbestudied.

732BUSINESSMANAGEMENTL2Credits:.5(SemesterCourse)OPENTO:11th,12thgradesasanelectivePREREQUISITES:BusinessConcepts&Careersandaninterestinowningone’sownbusinessenterprise.Thiscourseisdesignedforthosestudentswhowanttoownandrun theirownbusiness in the future.Thesestudents are willing to look at the risks of businessownershipand see opportunities. Topicswill includethebusinessplan,typesofbusinessownership,marketstrategies, business financing, legal issues, taxation,human resource management and sales effort. Theknowledge acquired from this course should greatlyassistyoungbusinessownerstosucceedintheirownbusinessendeavors.736INTERNATIONALBUSINESSL2Credits:.5(SemesterCourse)OPENTO:AllgradesasanelectivePREREQUISITES:NoneThis course is designed as an introduction tointernational business activities and the economic,cultural, and political factors that affect globalenterprise.Itisdesignedtohelpstudentsdeveloptheappreciation,knowledge,skillsandabilitiesneededtoliveandworkinaglobalmarketplace.

738FASHIONMANAGEMENT&FORECASTINGL2Credits:.5(SemesterCourse)OPENTO:AllgradesasanelectivePREREQUISITES:NoneThefocusofthiscourseistoprovidestudentswithanin-depthstudyofretailmerchandisinginthefashionindustry. Areas of study include an introduction tofashion design, the fashion industry, fashion cycles,fashionpromotion,advertising,buying,textiledesign,andcareerexploration.

742THEBUSINESSOFSPORTSL2Credits:.5(SemesterCourse)OPENTO:11th,12thgradeelectivePREREQUISITES:NoneThis course provides an overview of principles andpractices in the sports industry covering leadership,sociology, marketing, legal aspects, finance, andgovernanceofthesportsetting.Studentswillexplorethefactorsofsportsandbusinessinterestsofsponsorsandplayers.Thiscoursewillexaminetheoriesofethicsaswellasmoraldevelopmentasitisappliedtosports,

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stressing the importance of personal ethics andorganizational responsibility in the role of sportmanagement.

7441ADVERTISINGANDMARKETINGCOMMUNI-CATIONSL2Credits:.5(SemesterCourse)OPENTO:11th,12thgradesasanelectivePREREQUISITES:BusinessConcepts&Careers

In depth look at social networks, social mediaplatforms,andonlineadvertisingtoofferstudentsanadvantageinpositionsincludingmarketing,consulting,andbrandmanagement. Studentswith an interest inentrepreneurship will also find the course useful asnewbusinessesoftenrelyonsocialmediamarketing.Students will explore differences in traditional andsocialmedia interaction of businesses to consumers,theoriesofSocialMedia, (Sociology,Communication),social media andwebsite analytics, brand strategies,andconsumerbehaviors.

714 COMPUTER KEYBOARDING & APPLICATIONSL2Credits:.5(SemesterCourse)OPENTO:AllgradesasanelectivePREREQUISITES:NoneInthiscourse,studentswill learnthekeyboardusingproperkeyboarding techniques.This courseprovidesinstruction on the operation of the computer using“Microsoft 365 Office” and proceed to the mainadvanced components of the curriculum for wordprocessing,Excelspreadsheets,graphics,PowerPointandPublisherapplications.Anintegratedapproachtoinstruction will be used so prior knowledge ofcomputersisnotnecessary.Studentswhosuccessfullycomplete this course become experienced computerusers who should have no difficulty utilizing thecomputerforacademicandpost-secondarysuccess.

7171 ADVANCED COMPUTER CONCEPTS ANDSKILLS–OFFICE2016Credits:.5(SemesterCourse)OPENTO:AllgradesasanelectivePREREQUISITES:noneThiscoursepreparesstudentstousethecomputerasaproductivity tool for post-secondary education. Thefundamentals of information technology concepts,operating systems function, cloud computing andcomputersecurityarecovered.MicrosoftWordtopicswill include: advanced reports, columns, tables,merging,creativewriting,themesandstyles,trackingchanges, graphics, creating forms, and protectingdocuments. Microsoft Excel topics include: what/ifanalysis,creatingcharts,criticalthinking,andcreativespreadsheets.MicrosoftPowerPointtopicswillinclude:editingslides,applyinganimation,slidetransitionand

advancedpresentations.StudentswillhaveexposuretoMicrosoft Publisher software and templates. Thiscourse is designed to be a capstone project-basedexperienceusingtheMicrosoftOfficeSoftwareandtheinternet.

FULL-YEARCOURSES

CONTEMPORARYBUSINESSLAWL2-708;L3-708HCredits:1(NCAAApproved)OPENTO:10th,11th,12thgradeelectivePREREQUISITES:NoneThe approach to law-related education is to providestudents practical information and problem-solvingopportunities that develop the knowledge and skillsnecessary for survival in modern society. Thecurriculum includes case studies, mock trials, role-plays and small group exercises. Topics such as thelegal system, contract law, consumer law, bailments,agency, criminal and juvenile justice, family law, andindividualrightsandlibertieswillbestudied.

ACCOUNTINGIL2L2-720;L3-720HCredits:1OPENTO:10th,11th,12thgradeelective (Meetsonemathematicsrequirement)PREREQUISITES:NoneThis course is designed to present the introductoryphases of accounting for a sole proprietorship and acorporation, with some personal use applications.Preparationandinterpretationofaccountingjournals,ledgers, and statements are stressed. Computerapplicationsareintegratedthroughoutthecourse.Eachstudentisrequiredtocompleteaccountingsimulationactivities,manuallyandonacomputer.Accuracyandlegibility are stressed throughout the course.AccountingIisaprerequisiteforthoseplanningtotakeAccounting II and/or preparatory for those studentspursuing post-secondary education in the areas ofaccounting, management, marketing, finance,governmentandbusinessadministration.

ACCOUNTINGIIL2L2-722;L3-722HCredits:1OPENTO:11th,12thgradeelectivePREREQUISITES:SuccessfulcompletionofAccountingIThis course will begin with a detailed analysis ofdepartmentalized accounting for a corporation. Thesubject matter will also include depreciation,uncollectibleaccounts,notesreceivable,notespayable,accrued and prepaid expenses, inventory control,stocksandbonds.Practicematerialwillbeusedwiththe emphasis on “why” rather than “how.” Computerprojectsandactivitiesutilizingageneralledgersystem

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with a “Windows” environment will be integratedthroughout the course in problem-solving, problemapplications and simulations. This course is vital forstudents entering theworkenvironment or pursuingthestudyoffinance,accountingormanagementatthecollegelevel.

724ECONOMICSL2Credits:1(NCAAApproved)OPEN TO: 11th and 12th grade elective (Meets onesocialstudiesrequirement)

Theaimofthiscourseistopromoterationalthinkingabout economic problems on the national, state, andlocal levels.Major areas of concentration are: supplyanddemand, national income, fiscal policy,monetarypolicyanddomesticandinternationalproblems.Current economic issues such as inflation, businesscycles, unemployment, labor and management,economic growth, government finance, incomeinequityandaidtounderdevelopedcountrieswillalsobe studied. The course is intended for college-boundstudentswhowishtofurthertheireducationintheareaofeconomics,socialstudies,businessadministrationorgovernment.

CRITERIAFORADVANCEDECONOMICSL3ThegoaloftheadvancedlevelEconomicscourseistoprovideanopportunityforhighachievingstudentstoacquire social science knowledge and to developeconomic skills according to their potential. Studentsmustmeetthefollowingcriteriatobecomeeligibleandremaineligibleforthisclass.Expectations:Level3studentswill:• maintainanaverageofnolessthanaC.• complete writing assignments on a regular basis,which will be evaluated according to establishedcriteria.

• bring to their economics class a knowledge of thesocialsciencesandamasteryofskillscommensuratewithwhattheyhavepreviouslystudiedinthesocialsciences.

• participateconstructivelyinclassroomdiscussions.• functionindependentlyandingroupsduringclass.

726ECONOMICSL3Credits:1(NCAAApproved)OPEN TO: 11th and 12th grade elective (Meets onesocialstudiesrequirement)Theaimofthiscourseistopromoterationalthinkingabout economic problems on the national, state, andlocal levels.Major areas of concentration are: supplyanddemand, national income, fiscal policy,monetarypolicy and domestic and international problems.

Students will also study the relationship betweeneconomicactivityandenvironmentalprotection.Thiscourseisintendedforcollege-boundstudentswhowish to further their education in the area ofeconomics, social studies, business administration orgovernment.Studentswillberequiredtodemonstratetheabilitytodoresearchandcommunicateverballyoneconomicissues.Thisprogramuseseconomicanalysis,critical thinking and economic reasoning to resolveeconomicissues.

CTE:FAMILYANDCONSUMERSCIENCESINTRODUCTIONFamilyandConsumerScienceselectivesofferstudentswho are collegebound, seeking vocational skills, andthose who wish to develop skills for personal use.FamilyandConsumerSciencescoursesemphasizethedevelopment of informed consumers of materials,services, improvement of community environments,decisionmakingandproblem-solvingstrategiesandanunderstanding and appreciation of other cultures.Students are provided with opportunities to explorecareersinchildcare,earlychildhoodeducation,fashion,designandculinaryarts.

INDEPENDENTSTUDYIndependentstudycoursesareavailableinsomeareasofFamilyandConsumerSciences.Studentsrequestingindependent study must have demonstrated a highlevelofinterest,abilityandperformanceinoneormorecourses in the area selected. An eligible student forindependentstudymusthaveagradeaverageofBorhigher in selected courses to be considered for anindependentstudy.Arecommendationbythestudent’sformer teacher(s) is required.Approval foradvancedcredit must be given by subject teacher and theprogramcoordinatorwithinthefirsttenschooldaysofthescheduledcourse.

750DISCOVERINGCHILDRENL2Credits:.5(SemesterCourse)OPENTO:9th,10thgradeelectivePREREQUISITES: An interest in children or a child-relatedcareerStudentsinthiscoursewillbeintroducedtothebasicprinciples of growth and development, careerexploration in childcare, families, parenting, teenpregnancyandproblem-solvingskills,andoptionsforparentswhenchoosingchildcare.

752CHILDDEVELOPMENTIL2Credits:1OPENTO:10th,11th,12thgradeelectivePREREQUISITES:Aninterestinchildrenorachild-

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relatedcareer;completionofDiscoveringChildrenpreferredbutnotrequiredInthefirstphaseofthiscourse,studentswillstudythebenefits of taking child development, challenges androle of families in society today, effective discipline,preparation forandchallengesofparenting.Studentswill learn about family planning, causes of infertilityand options forcouples facing that issue. A completestudyofhowconceptionoccurs,prenatalgrowthanddevelopmentandstagesof laboranddeliverywillbethesecondphaseofthecourse.Thethirdphaseofthecoursewilladdresshowtomeetthephysical,mental,socialandemotionalneedsofchildrenfromconceptionthroughagefive.

754CHILDDEVELOPMENTIIL2*Credits:1OPENTO:11th,12thgradeelective.PREREQUISITES: Open to students who havesuccessfully completed Child Development I. Therecommendationofthepreviousteacherisrequired.Thiscourseisdesignedforstudentswhohaveastronginterestinworkingwithchildreninthefuture.Studentswho are interested in becoming: teachers, daycareworkers,nurses, socialworkersandothersuch fieldswouldbenefitfromtakingthiscourse.Thefirsthalfoftheyearstudentsassesstheirsuitabilityin a child-related career. Students do a careerexplorationsearchbasedoninterestandaptitudetest,search for colleges offering their programof interestand set goals for pursuing their career of choice.Students study how to keep children safe, set up anappropriateenvironmentandkeepthemhealthy.Thesecondhalfoftheyearstudentsstudyhowchildrenlearn best, different teaching styles and positiveapproachestodealingwithchildrenintheclassroom.Studentswilllearnhowtoplanforpreschoolers,write,executeandevaluatelessonsinthechilddevelopmentpreschool.Studentswill learnhowtosetupandplanfor a center-based program including art, music,science,dramaticplay,math, languageartsandsocialstudies.*GatewayCommunityNOWPartnership–GatewayCommunityCollegecredit isavailabletosophomores,juniors and seniors enrolled in this course whosuccessfullycompletetheapplicationprocessandearnatleastaC+inthecourse.(refertop.8)

755CHILDDEVELOPMENTNURSERYSCHOOLLABINDEPENDENTSTUDYCredits:.5or1OPENTO:10th,11thor12thgradeelective.PREREQUISITES: Open to students who havesuccessfully completed Child Development II. Therecommendationofthepreviousteacherisrequired.

Child Development Nursery School Lab providesstudentswithanopportunitytoapplywhattheyhavelearned in Child Development (Course No. 754). Asstudentsobserve,planandimplementactivitiesforthenurseryschool,theygainexperienceworkingdirectlywithchildren.Studentswillproblemsolvetoaddressvarious issues they encounter as they work in thenursery school. This independent study isrecommended for studentswhoare interested in thefieldsofchildcareorearlychildhoodeducation.ItcanbetakenconsecutivelywithChildDevelopmentII.

762FASHIONDESIGNANDSEWINGL2Credits:.5(SemesterCourse)OPENTO:AllgradesasanelectivePREREQUISITES:NoneThiscourseprovidesthestudentwiththeopportunitytodevelopbasicsewingskillsormastermoredetailedsewingtechniques.Projectsareindividualized,makingitpossible for studentsatall levelsof sewingskill toworkat theirownpace.Thiscoursealsoprovidesanunderstanding of the basic elements of the fashionindustry and is a good companion course to 739FASHIONMANAGEMENT&FORECASTING(seep.18)

764HOUSINGANDINTERIORDESIGNL2Credits:.5(SemesterCourse)OPENTO:AllgradesasanelectivePREREQUISITES:NoneIn this course studentswill analyze their own livingspace and environment to determine how it meetsphysical, social and psychological needs. They willacquiretheconsumerskillsnecessaryfortheselectionoffurnishingsandaplacetolive,aswellasdemonstrateprofessionalinteriordesignskillsrelatedtotheuseofcolor,line,texture,accentsandpatterns.Studentswilldeveloptheabilitytojudgeeffectiveinteriordesignandapply this skill along with creative expression to avarietyofinteriordesignprojects.

770FOODSANDNUTRITIONL2Credits:.5(SemesterCourse)OPENTO:AllgradesasanelectivePREREQUISITES: This course is recommended forstudents with little or no experience in foodpreparation.ThiscoursecannotbetakenconcurrentlywithBakingorFoodsoftheWorld.In this course studentswill learn basic nutrition andmealplanningprinciplesastheyapplytoclassprojectsand cooking laboratory experiences. Students willevaluatetheirrolesasconsumersinbuyingfoodsandplanning meals. They will apply basic terminology,workmethods,andkitchenmanagementastheyplan,serveandevaluateawidevarietyoffoods.

772CULINARYARTSL2*Credits:1

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OPENTO:10th,11th,12thgradeelectivePREREQUISITES:BakingIorFoodsandNutrition.Inaddition,studentsselectingthiscoursemusthaveaseriouscareerinterestinthefood/hospitalityfieldandmusthavetakenapreviousfoodpreparationcourseorreceivedenrollmentapprovalfromthecourseteacherordepartmentcoordinator.In this full year course students will study differenttypesoffoodserviceestablishmentsandfoodrelatedcareers.Theywillapplythefundamentalprinciplesofquantity food preparation and service to variouscatering projects. Students will acquire a basicknowledge of nutrition as they participate in theplanning,preparationandserviceofavarietyoffoods.Standards for safeandsanitary foodhandlingwillbeemphasizedandappliedasstudentsdeveloptheabilitytoworkeffectivelyasamemberofafoodproductionteam.*GatewayCommunityNOWPartnership–GatewayCommunityCollegecredit isavailabletosophomores,juniors and seniors enrolled in this course whosuccessfullycompletetheapplicationprocessandearnatleastaC+inthecourse.(refertop.8)

776BAKINGIL2Credits:.5(SemesterCourse)OPENTO:AllgradesasanelectivePREREQUISITES:None.Studentsinterestedinlearningtheskillsofbaking,andinexperimentingindividuallywiththepreparationofbakedproducts,arerecommendedforthiscourse.Thiscourse cannot be taken concurrentlywith FoodsandNutritionorFoodsoftheWorld.The course enables students to apply basicterminology,workmethodsandkitchenmanagementtothebakingofvariousproducts;developtheabilitytoevaluatemethodsofpreparationforbakedproductsbyusing an experimental approach; and prepare andevaluatevariouskindsofproductsbakedbydifferentmethods.Inaddition,studentswillacquireknowledgeand use of scientific principles underlying thepreparation of bakedproducts; become familiarwiththeunusualandcreativewaysofshaping,decorating,serving foods in class; discuss current economic andconsumer issues related to food production andselection;andanalyzethenutritionalvalueoftheirfoodchoices.

784BAKINGIIL2Credits:.5(SemesterCourse)OPENTO:10th,11th,12thgradeelectivePREREQUISITES:BakingIwithaminimumofa“C”Studentsinthiscoursewilladvancetheirbakingskillsin a variety of creative projects. Theywill produce avariety of gourmet breads, pastries, cookies, desserts

and decorated cakes. Students may also developcommunityservicerelatedprojects.

778FOODSOFTHEWORLDL2Credits:.5(SemesterCourse)OPENTO:10th,11th,12thgradeelectivePREREQUISITES:BakingIorFoodsandNutrition.NOTE:ThiscoursecannotbetakenconcurrentlywithFoodsandNutritionorBakingI.ThiscourseisanexcellentchoiceforthestudentwhohastakenFoodsandNutrition.Thiscourseenablesthestudenttostudythefoodpatternsofdifferentcountriesin theworld from a cultural and nutritional point ofview;examinefoodandfoodcustomsofotherculturesin relation to his/her own; and apply different foodpreparation techniques which are unique to specificethnic foods. The differences in food practices andhabits of various regions of the United States- NewEngland, Pennsylvania Dutch, South, Southwestern,Midwest/Heartland,PacificCoast,Hawaii-willalsobecontrasted.

CTE:TECHNOLOGYEDUCATIONINTRODUCTIONTechnologyeducationcoursesstressproblemsolvingthrough the integrationof thebasicsofmathematics,the sciences, language arts, and social studies.Laboratoryactivitiesareutilizedtofacilitateproblemsolving with great emphasis on helping students to“learnhowtolearn.”Thevarietyoftechnologyeducationcoursesoffersthestudents meaningful experiences upon which theymightdevelopanunderstandingoftechnologyanditsrelationshiptoandimpactonthecommunity,theworldofwork,andtheenvironment.Thespecificobjectivesfor each course are based on the needs of a personlivinginahigh-techsocietywhichplacesdemandsonanindividual’sabilitytolearnnewsubjectmatterastheoldbecomesobsolete.Thesecoursesareavailabletoallstudents who would like to experience the criticalthinking, problem solving, “hands-on” approachthroughTechnologyEducation.Approvalforadvancedcredit must be given by subject teacher and theprogramcoordinatorwithinthefirsttenschooldaysofthescheduledcourse.

ADVANCEDCREDIT(L3)

Forthosecourseswhereadvancedcreditisnotoffered,L3creditcanbeawardedtothosehighabilitystudentswho also have a high degree of motivation and acommitment to produce work that is of consistentlyhigh quality and good craftsmanship. Studentexpectations regarding course objectives and qualityandamountofworkwillbeestablishedbytheteacher.

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EYEPROTECTION

Amajor factor in laboratory safety iseye protection.State law* requires that eye goggles, face shields, orotherdevicesMUSTbewornduringanyactivitywhichcouldcausedamagetotheeyes.Theteacherwilldirecttheuseofgoggleswheneverthereisapotentialriskandstudentsareexpectedtocomply.Failuretocomplywillresultinexcludingthestudentfromtheactivitywithaconcurrentlossofcreditandgradefortheactivity.

*Connecticut General Statutes – Appendix B, V-1,Section10-214a-1

INTRODUCTIONTOENGINEERINGL2-6005;L3-6006Credits:.5(SemesterCourse)OPENTO:AllgradesasanelectivePREREQUISITES:NoneIn this semester length S.T.E.M. and interdisciplinarycourse,studentswillusescientificprinciplestocreateengineeredsystemsthatwillaccomplishagiventask.Students will expand upon instruction in SimpleMachines,Newton’sLawsofMotion,andSteamPowertodesignandbuilddevices.TheTechnologyProblemSolving Process will be utilized to efficiently andproperlydesign,create,andimproveuponprototypesofsystems.Projectworkincludesbutisnotlimitedto;aRubeGoldbergcontraptionusingSimpleMachinestoextinguish a candle, design of an electronic devicewhere student’s develop and improve the physicalcharacteristicsofthedevice,avehiclethattravelsdownarampatthefastestpossiblespeedandprotectseggsinside the vehicle, and a steam powered boat that isdesignedtotravelacrossawatercourse.While not a prerequisite for the Engineering course,this course is suggested for students interested inengineering or technological fields as it preparesstudents for more advanced engineering work bydeveloping a foundation and understanding of thedesignandconstructionaspectsoftechnology.

610TRANSPORTATIONL2Credits:.5(SemesterCourse)OPENTO:AllgradesasanelectivePREREQUISITES:None

Transportationisafundamentalcoursedesignedforallstudentsinterestedinwhatthefieldoftransportationtechnologyhas tooffer.Through theuseofproblem-solving techniques, tools, machines, materials, andprojects, students will study the efficiency andeffectiveness of various transportation systems andalso the many transportation sub-systems includingguidance, propulsion, steering, support, control, andstructure. The courseallows students to explore andexperiencedifferenttypesandmodesoftransportation

includingterrestrial,aquatic,spaceandatmosphere.Inaddition, students will design, construct and testmodelsandprototypesoftransportationvehicleswhilecompiling and processing resulting data. With theknowledge and experiences provided by this course,students will be better prepared to consider theeducationalandoccupationalopportunitiesinthefieldoftransportationtechnology.

612PRINCIPLESOFWOODTECHNOLOGYL2Credits:.5(SemesterCourse)OPENTO:AllgradesasanelectivePREREQUISITES:None

Thefocusofthiscourseistotakeanin-depthlookathow one of our best renewable natural resources,lumber, is used throughout our society. Principles ofWood Technology uses a problem-solving, hands-onapproachtohelpstudentslearnaboutwoodstructures,origins, types, uses, processes, societal benefits, andenvironmental impacts. Students will learn basicwoodworking strategies as they complete small in-classassignmentswhileatthesametimedesigningandconstructing an independent project. Other courseunitswillincludeidentificationofwoodspecies,propersafety and technique in the use of various hand andpower tools, measuring methods, and finishing.Additionalareasofstudywillbetoidentifythebenefitsof woodworking to the community and society, theimpactsontheenvironment,andcareerexplorationinthevastlumberindustry.

614AUTOMOTIVETECHNOLOGYI:AUTOCAREFOREVERYONEL2Credits:.5(SemesterCourse)OPENTO:AllgradesasanelectivePREREQUISITES:NoneThishalf-yearcourseprovidesstudentswiththebasicknowledge, experiences, and problem solving skillsnecessary to enjoy a safe and dependable means oftransportation. Topics range from how an engineworks to familiarization with the various technicalcomponent systems of the automobile. Routinemaintenanceandgeneralrepairswillbediscussedanddemonstrated with students taking part in hands-onproblemsolvingactivities.Additionaltopicsthatwillbecovered include: problem solving on the road;determining what is wrong and whether the repairshouldbecompletedbythevehicleowneroraqualifiedtechnician;what to be aware ofwhen purchasing orselling a used vehicle; current CT insurancerequirements/emissions program; how to locate aqualified automotive technician/repair facility;consumer rights and responsibilities; how to avoidbeing the target of unnecessary repairs; and themultitudeofcareeropportunitiesavailableinthefieldofautomotivetechnology.

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617 AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGY II: ADVANCEDAUTOPRINCIPLESL2Credits:.5(SemesterCourse)OPENTO:AllgradesasanelectivePREREQUISITES:AutomotiveTechnologyI–AutoCareforEveryoneThefocusofthiscoursewillbetotakeamoredetailedinvestigation into the theory, function,diagnosis, andrepair of themodern automobile. Areas of studywillincludecomprehensiveanalysisofspecificautomotivetechnologicalsystemsincludingABS(Anti-lockBrakingSystems), traction control systems, sensors andsensoryequipment,emissionscontroldevices,enginecomponents, steering mechanisms, supplementalrestraintsystems,andthevastelectricalarrangementsused incurrentproductionvehicles.Therelationshipbetween the physical sciences and the manyautomobilecomponentswillbestressed.Studentswilluseaproblem-solving,real-worldapproachtolearningas students diagnose various vehicular troubles and“customer complaints” on classroom and donatedvehicles.Manypiecesofautomotiveequipmentwillbedemonstrated as students progress from an“understanding”ofcoursematerialtoan“application”ofcourseprinciples.Advancedschoolingalongwithanarray of possible careers within the automotiveindustrywill be presented as guest speakers discussfirst-hand experiences with the students. With theknow/edgeandtheexperiencesprovidedbythisclass,students will be better prepared to understand thecomplexitiesofmodernautomotivetechnology.

620COMMUNICATIONSL2Credits:.5(SemesterCourse)OPENTO:AllgradesasanelectivePREREQUISITES:NoneIn this course, students will learn to apply moderncommunication systems. Students will use systemssuch as Google Docs, online testing programs, blogs,andpodcaststoconveymessages.Studentswillbecomepreparedforamorepaperlesssocietyandtakingonlinecoursework. Audio and video presentations will bedeveloped to explore the means of whichcommunicationtechnologyimpactshumansociety.

623COMPUTERAIDEDDESIGNANDPRINCIPLESOFMATHEMATICSL2Credits:.5(SemesterCourse)OPENTO:allgradesasanelectiveThis coursewill provide studentswith experience inapplyingmathematicalconceptsinapracticalmannerviaaComputerAidedDesignprogram.Studentsshallapply mathematical skills in order to generatecomputer images that will prove, measure, andsupplementmathematicaltheories.Skillsinthiscourse

will aid studentswith a greater preparation for highschoollevelmathematicscourses.

COMPUTERAIDEDDRAWINGANDDESIGNI(CADD)L2-624;L3-624HCredits:.5(SemesterCourse)OPENTO:AllgradesasanelectivePREREQUISITES:NoneThis half-year elective introduces students to thetechnical drawing and design concepts commonlyemployedbymodernindustry.Courseworkfocusesonapplying mathematical principles in the creation ofengineeringstyledrawings.Studentswilldevelopskillsinproducing,readingandinterpretingtechnicalplansand prints. This course is beneficial for any studentplanning on a career in engineering, architecture,manufacturingoranyothertechnicaltrade.

COMPUTERAIDEDDRAWINGANDDESIGNIIL2-6240;L3-6241Credits:.5(SemesterCourse)OPEN TO: 10th, 11th and 12th grades as an electivePREREQUISITES:CADDIandteacherrecommendationThe CADD II course will provide students withexperience in advanced C.A.D.D. techniques, productdesign, application of precise measurement, andadvanced technical problem solving skills using theTechnology Problem Solving Process. Students willdesign and create various products utilizing 3-dimensionalprintingandmillingmachines.

ENGINEERINGL2-6250;L3-6251Credits:1OPEN TO: 11th and 12th grades as an electivePREREQUISITES:Physics (canbe takenconcurrently)andteacherrecommendationThiscoursewillprovidestudentswiththeknowledgeandskills required for future inengineeringorothertechnicalareas.Studentswillbeengagedinworkwiththe relationship between, Science, Technology andMath which leads to the field of Engineering oftenreferred to as “S.T.E.M.” The three classic fields ofengineering, Civil, Mechanical, and Electrical will beengaged throughout the course while also allowingstudents to explore additional fields of engineering.Practical project work will supplement theoreticalprinciplesofScienceandMath.

628ROBOTICS/AUTOMATIONL2Credits:.5(SemesterCourse)OPENTO:AllgradesasanelectivePREREQUISITES:NoneThis half-year elective introduces students to thetheory,theuse,andtheprogrammingofrobotsutilizedin an industrial environment. Students will design,

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construct/assemble and program various roboticdevicesinordertoaccomplishspecifictasks.

630CONSTRUCTIONSYSTEMSL2Credits:.5(SemesterCourse)OPENTO:AllgradesasanelectivePREREQUISITES:NoneThis half-year elective introduces students to thedesign and building techniques utilized in ourconstructedworld.Courseprojectsincludethedesignand construction of scale models of bridges andskyscrapers. In addition, students will study andparticipate in true scale residential and commercialconstructionprojects.

632MANUFACTURINGSYSTEMS:MATERIALSANDPROCESSESL2Credits:.5(SemesterCourse)OPENTO:AllgradesasanelectivePREREQUISITES:NoneManufacturingSystemsisanintense,hands-oncoursedesigned for all students. Students will learn howmanufacturing systems are designed, implemented,and managed as students work on small individualprojectsandgroupactivities.Inaddition,studentswillbeexposedtoamultitudeofmanufacturingtechniquesand processes including casting and molding,separating, finishing, forming and conditioning.Various equipment is instructed as studentsmanufacturemanycomponentsthatthenbecomepartof an overall, encompassing activity. With thisknowledge and the experiences provided by thiscourse,studentswillbebetterpreparedtounderstandthe complexities of manufacturing technology in ourcommunities,environment,andtheworld.

634BASICHOMEREPAIRL2Credits:.5(SemesterCourse)OPENTO:AllgradesasanelectivePREREQUISITES:NoneThis half-year elective introduces students to thevarious repair problems encountered in residentialconstruction.Studentslearntoconstructandrepairthestructural, plumbing, electrical systems, and wallcoveringsystemsofastructure.Studentswillgainanunderstandingofprojectsthatcanbeaccomplishedbythehomeowner.Safetyandthecorrectuseoftoolswillbestressedthroughoutthiscourse.

ENGLISHDEPARTMENT

INTRODUCTIONStudentsmusttakeEnglisheachyearinthehighschool.ThegoalsoftheEnglishprogramaretoenablestudentstobecomegoodreadersinthefullestsense,tobecomecompetent and thoughtful writers, and to becomeskillfulhandlersoflanguage.Inaddition,theprogramgradually offers students more choices so they canbuildontheirstrengthsandinterestswhileobtaininghelpwithindividualEnglishneeds.In ninth, tenth, and eleventh grades, students readvariedtypesofliteraturewhichincreaseincomplexity.Vocabulary development and grammar reviewcontinueattheselevels.Level2andLevel3studentslearn towrite critical papers and researchpapers asthey continue to write creatively. The grade twelveEnglish programoffers full-year and elective courseswhich will better prepare the student for post highschool plans. All of these courses will continue todevelop reading, writing, listening, speaking andviewingskills.

CRITERIAFORADVANCED(L3)ENGLISHCLASSESItisthegoaloftheNorthHavenHighSchoolEnglishDepartmenttoofferappropriatelychallengingadvancedlevel(L3)courses.ThecriteriathatfollowmustbemettoenrollinandtoremaininadvancedlevelEnglishclasses.Grade9Thefollowingcriteriawillbeutilizedtodetermineadvancedlevelplacement.Thestudentmustdemonstrateamajorityofthefollowing:• achievegoalontheSBACreadingsection• demonstrateabilitytoworkindependently• demonstratecriticalthinkingandproblem-solving

skills• successfullyparticipateinlargeandsmallgroup

activities• berecommendedforadvancedlevelplacementby

theeighthgradeteacher• earnascoreof10orhigheronSBACwriting

promptGrade10-12Highschoolstudentswhowishtobeconsideredforortomaintainhonorsplacementmust:• demonstratesuperiorabilityandearnthe

teacher’srecommendation.• possessasophisticatedwritingstyle,analytical

readingandcritical,creative,andevaluativethinkingfacultiesaswitnessedbytheEnglishteacher

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• haveacapacitytoworkindependentlyandtohandlelong-termassignmentsandcriticalandresearchpapers

• showawillingnesstolearn,anexcellentworkethicandthecapabilitytobeanactiveparticipantinclassdiscussions

• beabletoreadatminimumof100pagesofreadingperweek

Parentsand/orstudentswhohaveaconcernaboutlevelplacementshouldcontactthestudent’scurrentEnglishteacher,theEnglishprogramcoordinator,and/orthestudent’sschoolcounselor.

101ENGLISHWORKSHOPCredits:.5OPENTO:9thand10thgradesbyrecommendationbasedonclassroomandSmarterBalancedperformanceStudentsinEnglishWorkshopwillrefineandimprovetheirreadingandwritingskillstoexperiencesuccessinalltheirclasses.UsingtheexistingEnglishcurriculumand any appropriate fiction and nonfiction, studentswillacquireactivereadingandwritingstrategiesthatwillinspireconfidenceandimproveperformance.

ENGLISH9PATHWAYSL1–110P;L2–114PCredits:1PREREQUISITE:TeacherrecommendationThisisaone-creditEnglishcourseforthosefreshmenwhorequiremoresupportandscaffoldingtonegotiateEnglish 9. Modelled on English 9, emphasis will beplacedonthereading,writing,speakingandlisteningskillsnecessary tomove intoEnglish10.Throughouttheyearstudentswillreadavarietyofcontemporaryand classic fiction and nonfiction, of varying lengthsand genres. Students will compose narrative,informational,andargumentativewritingforavarietyoftasksandaudiences.

ENGLISH9L1–110;L2–114;L3–116Credits:1(NCAAApproved)Inordertobecomecollegeandcareerready,studentsinEnglish9readliteraryfiction,nonfiction,poetryanddramaofgreaterdepthandcomplexity.Bydevelopingtheirunderstandingofcraft,structure,andtheme,studentsbeginintegratingandevaluatingcontentfromavarietyofsourcesandthinkingcriticallyaboutlanguageandtext.Alongwithwritingtothinkandcreativewriting,studentswillcommunicateinthenarrative,informationalandargumentativemodesusingthewritingprocess.Thecoursecontinuesgrammarandvocabularydevelopmentasrelatedtocommunication.

ENGLISH10PATHWAYSL1–1115;L2–1125Credits:1PREREQUISITE:TeacherrecommendationThisisaonecreditEnglishcourseforsophomoreswhorequire more support and scaffolding to negotiateEnglish 10. Emphasis will be placed on the reading,writing,speakingandlisteningskillsnecessarytomoveintoEnglish11.Throughouttheyearstudentswillreada variety of contemporary and classic fiction andnonfiction,ofvaryinglengthsandgenres.Studentswillcompose narrative, informational, and argumentativewritingforavarietyoftasksandaudiences.

ENGLISH10L1–120;L2–124;L3–126Credits:1(NCAAApproved)Continuing the college and career readiness workbeguninEnglish9,studentsinEnglish10willreadavariety of the greatest texts in British and Worldliteratureaswellasoftheirownchoosing.Studentswilldeepen their understanding of craft, structure andthemeandfurtherbuildtheiranalyticalandevaluativecapacity. Students will apply the writing process tonarrative, informational and argumentative textsincorporating research and will engage in groupprojects and presentations. Students also receiveinstructioninvocabularyandgrammaticalconceptstobeappliedtotheirwritingandspeaking.

128HUMANITIESL3Credits:1Englishand1SocialStudies(NCAAApproved)PREREQUISITES:SuccessfulcompletionofEnglish9andteacherrecommendation.This two-credit, team-taught course covers thehistorical, social, philosophical, religious, and artisticaspects of various cultures. It explores the socialevolution of humankind, especially of the Westernworld, and the varyingand changing relationships ofpeople to their God or Gods, to their society, and tothemselvesas individuals.Studentsshouldbeable towork efficiently and independently, to expressthemselvesclearlyandintelligentlyinwrittenandoralwork, and to read rapidly and critically. Studentsshould also be familiarwith the research paper andcriticalpaper.

ENGLISH11PATHWAYSL1–130P;L2–134PCredits:1PREREQUISITE:TeacherrecommendationThis is a one-credit English course for those juniorswhorequiremoresupportandscaffoldingtonegotiateEnglish 11. Emphasis will be placed on the reading,writing,speakingandlisteningskillsnecessarytomove

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into English 12. Throughout the year, students willreada variety ofAmerican contemporary andclassicfiction andnonfiction, of varying lengths and genres.Students will compose narrative, informational, andargumentative writing for a variety of tasks andaudiences.

ENGLISH11L1–130;L2–134;L3–136Credits:1(NCAAApproved)TheevolutionofAmericanthinkingasexpressedinournativeliteratureisthefocusofthejunioryear.Criticaland analytical reading skills are honed through thestudy of rich texts frommultiple genres andperiods.Students will demonstrate mastery of the narrative,informational, and argumentativemodes and employresearchasneededtosupportcriticalreading,analysisand evaluation of multiple sources of information.Students will regularly initiate and participateeffectivelyinarangeofcollaborativediscussionsandprojects.Allgrammarandvocabularyworkatthislevelshouldsupportthestudent’sadeptcommunication.

151ADVANCEDPLACEMENTLANGUAGEANDCOMPOSITIONL4Credits:1(NCAAApproved)OPENTO:StudentsmeetingcriteriaaddressedbelowPREREQUISITES:SuccessfulcompletionofEnglish10(L3)orHumanitiesandteacherrecommendation.

Thiscourseexemplifiestheoftrepeatedideathat“thepenismightierthanthesword.”AdvancedPlacementLanguageisaone-credit course taughtatacollegiatelevelandpace.Themaingoalofthecourseistoenablestudents to read complex texts to discern how awriter’s audience and purpose shape his or hermaterialand towriteproseof sufficient richnessandcomplexity to communicate effectively with maturereaders. Using process writing, AP students willcompleteavarietyofcreativeandcriticalworksandanextensiveresearchproject.StudentswillreadcriticallyAmerican literature written in a variety of periods,disciplines,andrhetoricalcontexts.Throughanintensescrutinyofourliteraryandculturalheritage,studentswilldevelopanappreciationforandunderstandingofthecomplexitiesofAmericanthoughtandphilosophy.

ProspectiveAdvancedPlacementstudentsmustfulfillallofthefollowingrequirements:• berecommendedbythecurrentEnglishteacher;• demonstrateintellectualcuriosity,afacilityfor

literarysynthesis,andasenseofliterarystyle;• participateactivelyinclassdiscussions;• completeasatisfactorywritingsample,whichwill

beevaluatedbythecurrentyearandAdvancedPlacementLanguageandCompositionL4teachers.

SENIORENGLISHPATHWAYSL1–140;L2–141Credits:1(NCAAApproved)PREREQUISITE:TeacherrecommendationThis isaone-creditEnglishcourse for thosestudentswho intend to enter the workforce or who plan topursueadditionaleducationatavocationalschooloratwo-year college. Emphasis will be placed on thereading,writing,speakingandlisteningskillsnecessaryto be successful in those areas. Throughout the yearstudentswill read a variety of contemporary FictionandNonfiction,ofvaryinglengthsandgenres.Studentswill compose narrative, informational, andargumentative writing for a variety of tasks andaudiences.Studentsareexpectedto:• Developstrategiesforpracticalandpleasurable

reading.• Demonstrateimprovementinvocabularyand

languageusageinspeakingandwriting.• Applytechnologytowritingandresearch.• Engageinatleastonecollaborativeprojector

presentation.• Successfullyengageinnarrative,informational

andargumentativewriting.• Efficientlyuseresearchtoinformwritingand

understanding.

150ADVANCEDPLACEMENTLITERATUREL4Credits:1(NCAAApproved)PREREQUISITES:SuccessfulcompletionofAPLiterature(L4)orEnglish11(L3)andteacherrecommendation.AdvancedPlacementEnglish(L4)isaone-creditcoursetaught at a collegiate level and pace. Its ultimatepurposeistopreparestudentsfortheAPExaminationinLiteratureandComposition(administerednationallyeachspring).Thosewhopasstheexamwithagradeof3orhigher(outofapossible5)mayearncollegecreditand/oradvancedcollegeplacementinthissubject.Students enrolled in the coursewill intensively read,discuss,andwrite literaryanalysesofworkprimarilyfromthesixteenthcenturytothepresent.Thecoursehighlightsnovels,poetry,anddrama;andisdesignedtoenhance the sophistication of students’ expository,analytical,andargumentativeessays.ProspectiveAdvancedPlacementstudentsmustfulfillallofthefollowingrequirements:• berecommendedbytheirjunioryearteacher;• demonstrate intellectual curiosity, a facility for

literarysynthesis,andasenseofliterarystyle;• participateactivelyinclassdiscussions;• completeasatisfactorywritingsample(whichwill

beevaluatedbytheteachersofEnglish11L3andAdvancedPlacementEnglish).

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EnglishUpperclassmanElectivesThefollowingelectivecoursesmaybeused tosatisfythesenioryearEnglishrequirement.Pleasenotetheseimportantpoints:• the yearly English requirement remains one full

credit,ortwosemestercourses.• somecoursesare offered inalternating years, so

pleaseplanaccordingly.• prioritywillbegiventoseniorswhentheseclasses

arescheduled.Depending on enrollment, classes may combine ordifferentiatelevels.Thelistofrequirementsaftereachcourse indicates theminimal expectations for level 2credit. Level 3 requirements may vary by class butgenerally include that the student meet all level 2requirementsanddothefollowing:• demonstrate superiorwriting skills as evidenced

bythecompletionofanadditionalpaperperterm,includingcriticalandresearchpapers.

• show quick understanding of new concepts andfacility with additional critical materials andworks.

• work independently, diligently, conscientiously,andwillinglyonlong-termassignments.

• consistently reveal command of critical, creative,andevaluativethinkingandproblemsolving.

• complete aminimum 100+ pages of reading perweek.

NOTETOSTUDENTSWHOPLANONCOMPETINGINNCAAATHLETICS:WhileallofthecourseslistedinthissectionsatisfytheNorthHavenHighSchoolgraduationrequirementsforEnglish,makesurethecourse(s)youselect are “NCAA approved” so you can fulfill thatrequirement(pleaserefertop.10).

CourseOfferings2018-2019

VISIONSOFNATUREL2–145;L3–146Credits:.5(SemesterCourse-NCAAApproved)OPENTO:11thand12thgradestudentsNaturehasevoked inhumansavarietyof responses:inspiration and despair, cultivation and exploitation,interdependence and dominion. Using literary andscientificwriting,wewillexploretheevolutionofthisresponsefromclassical,romantic,agrarian,ecological,adventurous, and green perspectives. BesidesscrutinizingthevalueofNatureandman’srelationshiptoit,wewillkeepajournal,writeincreativeandcriticalcontexts,conductindependentreadingsandresearch,andperformaserviceproject.

NONFICTIONL1–173;L2–174;L3–175Credits:.5(SemesterCourse–NCAAApproved)OPENTO:11thand12thgradestudentsThis course allows students to read popular andprovocative nonfiction texts, including such work asAngela’sAshes,IntoThinAir,andHeartbreakingWorkofStaggeringGenius.Students in this course learn todefine,analyze,andcharacterizenonfictionasagenreandtowriteinavarietyofnonfictionmodels.Emphasisis placed on reading for information in context andidentifyinganauthor’stone,purpose,bias,andmethodoforganization.

POETRYMATTERSL2–177;L3–178Credits:.5(SemesterCourse-NCAAApproved)OPENTO:11thand12thgradestudentsThiscoursewillexaminewhatitmeanstoexperienceand enjoy poetry. Students will read, discuss, andinterpret poetry written by an extensive variety ofpoetsandwillwritecreative,originalworksofpoetryincooperativewritingworkshops.Thecoursewillbecentered around several key questions: how doespoetry permeate our daily lives?, how has poetrychanged and influenced culture throughout the agesandespeciallytoday?,whendoespoetryleavethestaticpageandbecomesomethingtobeshared,performed,andotherwisebroughttolife?Thiscoursewillprovideimmensecreativeopportunitiesforstudents.

SECRETSANDLIESINLITERATUREL1–179;L2–180;L3–181Credits:.5(SemesterCourse-NCAAApproved)OPENTO:11thand12thgradestudentsIn this course, howwe deceive ourselves and othersand theeffects of our deceitareexamined through astudyofgreatworksfromthesecondhalfofthe20thcentury. Students will further develop their writing,analytical,andcriticalthinkingskills.Thecoursetextswill provide students with a vehicle for discoveringthemeandsymbolism.Studentsinthiscoursewillberequiredtowriteessays,journals,andcreativepieces.

SHAKESPEAREL2–183;L3–184Credits:.5(SemesterCourse-NCAAApproved)OPENTO:11thand12thgradestudentsThiscoursewillfirstexaminethehistoricalbackgroundof William Shakespeare and the Elizabethan Era inEngland. After a biographical study of Shakespeare,students will read, analyze, and direct some ofShakespeare’s most important works from his earlyandmajorhistories,highcomedies,greattragedies,andlate romances. Students will also read and studyShakespeare’ssonnets.

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SHORTFICTIONL1–185;L2–186;L3–187Credits:.5(SemesterCourse-NCAAApproved)OPENTO:11thand12thgradestudentsThissemestercoursewillexamineshortfictionfromavariety of perspectives. Students will explore shortfiction major components: character, plot, structure,setting, conflict, and theme.Moresophisticatedstudywill then be applied to such literary aspects asnarration, style, point of view, description, dialogue,tone,irony,symbolism,andallegory.

BLACKVOICESL2–189;L3–190Credits:.5(SemesterCourse–NCAAApproved)OPENTO:11thand12thgradestudentsThiscoursewillexposestudentstoavarietyofAfrican-American authors throughout American history.Studentswillreadnovels,poetry,shortstories,andaplay. The texts will be the vehicles through whichstudents develop their writing, and analytical, andcritical thinking skills. BlackVoiceswill enhanceandfoster understanding of racial issues all studentsconfronttodayastheyseektoestablishtheiridentitiesinamulti-culturalworld.

SCIENCEFICTIONL2–192;L3–193Credits:.5(SemesterCourse-NCAAApproved)OPENTO:11thand12thgradestudentsThis course will examine the exciting and thought-provokingrealmofsciencefictionasweknowitinthe21st century. Through literature and other media,studentswillexplorefuturisticallyandtechnologicallyadvancedworlds, which represent the struggles andrealities of contemporary people. Such classic andrivetingnovelsasSlaughterhouseFive,1984,andBraveNewWorldwillbeexplored,discussedandcontrastedwithlifeasweknowit.Whyarewecaptivatedbythefuture? Can technology alter or even effect humannature?Thiscoursewillexaminetheseandmanyotherquestions.

AROOMOFONE’SOWN:WOMEN’SLITERATUREL2–194;L3–195Credits:.5(SemesterCourse-NCAAApproved)OPENTO:11thand12thgradestudentsStudentsinthiscoursewillexaminehowwomen’sroleshave evolved over time and in different cultures. Byexploringtheexperiencesofwomenandthedifferentways that women are viewed students will uncovertruthsanddispelmythsandstereotypes.This coursewill place emphasis on self-expression throughdiscussion, writing and journals in addition to thedissectionofthetextsasassetstoworldliteratureandtothefemaleperspective.LiteraryworkssuchasThe

BellJarbySylviaPlath,Hosseini’sAThousandSplendidSuns,TamingoftheShrewbyWilliamShakespeareandTheBluestEye,byToniMorrisonformtheliterarycoreofthecourse.

NIGHTMARESL2–196;L3–197Credits:.5(SemesterCourse-NCAAApproved)OPENTO:11thand12thgradestudentsThis course will examine horror literature fromclassical pieces to contemporary selections, such asthose by Stephen King. Students will be exposed tonovels,poetry,andshortstorieswithinthisgenre.Thetextswillbethevehicleswhereinstudentswillfurtherdevelop theirwriting,analytical, andcritical thinkingskills. This course will also include a researchcomponentasstudentslookbackonthehistoryoftheform.

Additionalelectiveopportunities:These courses are elective and are not counted asEnglishcredits.PleaseseetheLIBRARY,MEDIA,FILM& THEATER ARTS section on p.28-29 for additionalelectivecourseofferingsinTheaterArtsandFilm.

160CREATIVEWRITINGL2Credits:.5(SemesterCourse-NCAAApproved)OPENTO:Allgradesasanelectiveonly(doesnotsatisfythegraduationrequirementforEnglish)This course is open to any student who wishes tobecomeabettercreativewriter.Inadditiontostudyingworks by professionalwriters, studentswill producetheir own poems, short stories, creative essays andplays.

163JOURNALISML2Credits:.5(SemesterCourse-NCAAApproved)OPENTO:Allgradesasanelectiveonly(doesnotsatisfythegraduationrequirementforEnglish)Thiselectivecourseisopentostudentsingrades9-12whowishtolearnaboutjournalism.Thestudentswilllearn thefollowing techniques: research,questioning,andinterviewing;writingnewsstories,featurestories,editorials, and sports stories; editing;and layoutandother technical aspects involved in publishing anewspaper.Thestudentswillbeencouraged towriteforthehighschoolnewspaper.

GIFTED&TALENTEDPROGRAM

INTRODUCTION:Students are identified for the high school giftedprogramduringgradeeight.Anystudentwhoshouldbe receiving services butwas not identified in gradeeight;maybe nominated by parents, faculty, peer or

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self-nomination. North Haven’s Individual Identifica-tion Process would be used for those students. Formore information contact the Gifted and TalentedFacilitator.

FUTURISM,PROBLEMSOLVING,PROGNOSTICATION&POSSIBILITIESL3COURSEOPTIONS

480–Grade9FPSPCredits:1PREREQUISITES:Studentmusthavebeenidentifiedforthehighschoolgiftedprogram.Studentswillmeetontheregularblockschedulefortheentireyear.

482–Grade10-12FPSPCredits:1PREREQUISITES: Studentsmust have been identifiedforthehighschoolgiftedprogram.Studentswillmeetontheregularblockschedulefortheentire year. Those students not enrolled in a socialstudies course for grade 10 will be given additionalwork in preparation for the CAPT InterdisciplinaryWritingTest.

4830–Grade11FPSPsemi-independentstudyCredits:.5PREREQUISITES:Studentmusthavecompletedtwo(2)yearsinthehighschoolFPScourseorreceiveenrollmentapprovalfromthehighschoolGiftedandTalentedteacher.

Studentswillmeetonceaweekfor45minutesbeforeschool for theschoolyear. Inaddition, studentsmustprovide twenty-five (25) additional hours evaluatingstudent work and/or working with junior/middledivisionteams.

4840–Grade12FPSPsemi-independentstudyCredits:.5PREREQUISITES: Student must have successfullycompleted 3 years in the high school FPS course orreceive enrollment approval from the high schoolGiftedandTalentedteacher.

Studentswillmeetonceaweekfor45minutesbeforeschool from September through the FPS StateConference.Inaddition,studentsmustprovidetwenty-five (25) additional hours evaluating student workand/orworkingwithjunior/middledivisionteams.

Thesecoursesstressfuturestudies,theinvestigationofimportantcurrentandfuturistictopicsandtheCreativeProblem Solving process. Students develop skills inproblemsolving,criticalandcreativethinking,researchtechniques, teamwork, oral and written communica-tion, self-direction, dealing with ambiguity andadaptingtoachangingworld.Inaddition,studentswillbeaskedtoutilizetheseskillstoassessthemselvesand

plan their own future (i.e. college, career, etc.). Thecourses are affiliated with the International andConnecticut Future Problem Solving Programs.Students may earn invitations to the state andinternationalconferences.

Inadditiontocompletingregularlyassignedshortandlong-termhomeworkassignments,studentsareexpectedto:• participate in group discussions on a regular

basis.• completeasummerresearchprojectonthefive

topicstobestudiedthatyear.• attend five 2.5 – 3 hour sessions, outside the

school day, to complete a problem solvingactivity using the Creative Problem Solvingprocesswith a team of students for the topicsstudiesthatyear.

Otheroptionsavailablethroughthegiftedprogram:• IndependentStudy• Mentorships/Internships• ScenarioWriting• CommunityProblemSolving• WorkshopsandSeminars

ContactthehighschoolGiftedandTalentedteacherforadditionalinformationandsequenceofcourseoptions.

HEALTHandPHYSICALEDUCATIONDEPARTMENTINTRODUCTION

The physical education program places emphasis ondevelopingaphysically informedstudent.Thegoalofallphysicaleducationclassesistohelpstudentsattainandunderstandtheimportanceofbothanactivemindandbody. This is doneby the introduction of games,activities,andskillsthroughoutthesemester/year.Activities/Games/Skillsareusedtodevelop:• alifelongappreciationforphysicalactivity• teamworkandcooperativethinking• apositiveattitudetowardsfitnessandanactive

lifestyle• fairness, leadership, competitiveness and

individualfitnessandskilldevelopmentNinth,tenth,andeleventhgradestudentsarerequiredtopassonesemesterofphysicaleducationeachyearunless they are medically excused or there is aschedulingconflict.Physicaleducationcoursesmustbemade up at the earliest convenience within thestudent’sschedule.Astudentwho fails toearncredit inanysemesterofphysicaleducationmustmakeup thecourseprior to

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graduation(i.e.,astudentwhofailsorlosescreditin9thgrademustmakeupthecreditina9thgradeclass).Health/substanceabuseclassesmandatedbytheStateofConnecticutaretaughtwithinthe9th,10thand11thgradephysicaleducationclasses.Alternative courses or activities: Under certaincircumstances alternative courses in physicaleducationmaybeusedtoearncredit.Nomorethanoneyear of the three-year requirement can be earnedthroughanalternativecourse.Credit for alternative physical education courses oractivitiesmaybegrantedtostudents:• withschedulingconflictsthattheadministration

deemsirresolvable.• whoareseniorsorearlygraduationcandidates

andaredeficientinrequiredphysicaleducationcredits.

• enrolled in a physical activity coursewithECA(EducationCenterfortheArts).

CriteriafordeterminingAlternativeCourseCredit:• thecourseoractivitymustmeetthegoalsofthe

physicaleducationcurriculum.• instruction of the alternate course must be

taughtbyaqualifiedinstructor.• theactivitymustinclude45hoursofinstruction.• healthcomponentofthecoursemustbemetin

eitheralternateprogramoratNHHS.

800FRESHMANPHYSICALEDUCATION/HEALTHCredits:.5(SemesterCourse)OPENTO:9thgradeonlyThe freshman curriculum establishes the foundationforthevarietyofphysicalactivitiesthatstudentswillexperienceattheHS.Theseexperiencesincludeweighttraining,fitnesstraining,skilldevelopmentinavarietyof sports/activities and warm-up and cool-downstrategies for all activities. Each student will beencouraged to set personal goals andperform to thebestoftheirpotential.Avarietyofassessmenttoolswillbeusedtogradestudentsthroughoutthesemester.Studentswillalsoparticipateinaseriesofmini-healthlessonsfocusingonsexualharassment,emotionalself-control and stress management. Also included is alesson co-taught with members of our CommunityService Department. This lesson includes the use of“vision goggles” which simulate varying degrees ofimpairmentduetoexcessivealcoholconsumption.

806SOPHOMOREPHYSICALEDUCATIONCredits:.5(SemesterCourse)OPENTO:10thgradeonlySophomores are offered the opportunity to chooseeither a Project Adventure experience in physicaleducation OR a traditional Physical Education class.

Thistraditionalphysicaleducationcourseisdesignedasafitness/weighttrainingclass.Traditionalactivitiesmaybeusedwithinthiscourse;however,themajorityof class meetings are used as ‘personal’ trainingsessionsforthestudents.Theclasswillteachbeyondthebasicsofweighttrainingandfitnessandmoveinto“core”exercisesusingavarietyoftrainingtechniques.

810HEALTHCredits:.5(SemesterCourse)OPENTO:10thgradeonlyHealtheducationencompassesawiderangeoftopicsthat are aimed to develop a more knowledgeablestudentinregardtopersonalhealthandpublichealthissues. Itsgoal is to teach the student behaviors thatwill promote a healthy lifestyle. Students receiveinformation in theareasof firstaid, substanceabuse,disease prevention,growth anddevelopment,mentalhealth and nutrition. Also included are lessons ondealing with stress, time management, and peerpressure.NOTE: Student who register for 806 SOPHOMOREPHYSICALEDUCATIONmustregisterforthiscourse.

808PROJECTADVENTURE/809HEALTHCredits:.5ProjectAdventureand.5Health(FullYearCourse)OPENTO:10thgradeonlyProjectAdventureisanalternativetothe“traditional”physicaleducationprogram.Itisachallengingoutdooreducation curriculum designed to help students gainself-confidenceandpersonalgrowththroughavarietyof activities.Someof these activities include lowandhighropecourses,groupinitiatives,andorienteering.In addition to project adventure, health education islinkedwithinthecourse.Thiscomponentisdesignedtofulfill the state mandate regarding health education.Students will receive information about first aid,substance abuse, prevention of diseases, growth anddevelopment, mental health and nutrition. Alsoincludedare lessonsonstressmanagementandpeerpressure.PLEASENOTE:Giventhenatureofthisuniquecourse,studentswillbegiven3weekstodecideifthiscourseisnotsuitedforthem.Afterthistimeframe,studentswhochoosetowithdrawfromthecoursewillreceiveaW/F (withdraw/fail) on their final grade transcript.Should you elect to drop PA, enrollment into atraditionalsophomorePEcourseisnotguaranteedforyour sophomore year. Students will be required tomakeuptheir10thgradePEandhealthcreditbeforeenrollingintoany11thgradePEcourse.

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818JUNIORPHYSICALEDUCATION/CPR(CardioPulmonaryResuscitation)Credits:.5(SemesterCourse)OPENTO:11thgradeonlyThe 11th grade physical education program providesstudents with a variety of activities that promotelifelong learning and participation. Students willexperience lessons in individual activities such asfitness,frisbee,andgolfaswellasteamactivitiessuchasbasketball,volleyballandbadminton.StudentswillalsobegiventheopportunitytolearnCPRand become certified by the American HeartAssociation. Proper techniqueswill be demonstratedandpracticedonCPRmannequins.Also,basicfirstaidwillbedemonstratedandpracticedwithin thehealthlessons.

801PHYSICALEDUCATIONFACILITATORCredits:.5(SemesterCourse)OPEN TO: 11th or 12th grade students (Meets theJuniorPErequirementor.5electivecredit)PREREQUISITES: Successful completion of 9th and10thgradePEcourseswithanaboveaveragegradeandteacherrecommendationThe facilitator program is designed to give 11th and12thgradestudentstheopportunitytobecomestudentleaders/teachersinthe9thgradePEclass.Studentsareselected to assist the teacher in both instructionandclassmanagement.

814PROJECTADVENTUREFACILITATORCredits:1(fullyear)OPENTO:11th,12thgradeelective(MeetstheJuniorPErequirement)PREREQUISITES:ProjectAdventureandtherecommendationoftheProjectAdventureteacherThe project adventure facilitator program is anextension of the project adventure curriculum.Students are selected to assist the teacher in theinstruction and management of the PA classes. Thisprogramhelps students develop skills to be effectiveleadersbothinandoutoftheschoolsetting.

830INTRODUCTIONTOSPORTSMANAGEMENTCredits:.5(SemesterCourse)OPENTO:11thand12thgradeonlyThiselectivecourseisdesignedforstudent’swhohaveaninterestinfurtheringtheireducationandknowledgewithintheSportsManagementfield.Thiscouldincludefuture physical education teachers, coaches, trainers,athletic directors, recreation directors, sportsbroadcastingandmediapersonnel.BeginningwiththeHistoryofSportsanditsimpactonsocietytotheimpactofTitleIX,thiscoursewillofferawide variety of topics relatedwithin the sports field

suchassportslaw,finances,administrationandpublicrelations,mediainvolvementandsponsorships.Studentsareexpectedto:

• Understand anddifferentiate themanyareasinvolvedwithSportsManagement

• Understandthehistoryofsportsanditsimpactonsociety

• UnderstandtheimportanceofTitleIXandthemovementsbehindit

• Learnlawsgoverningsportsmanagementandsportsteams

• Developafinancialplanforafictitioussportsteam

• Learn what public relations is and how itimpactsjobs

• Develop an appreciation of the knowledgeneededwithmanysportsrelatedfields

• Takenotes,actively discuss and showa trueinterestincoursecontent

• Be graded on tests, quizzes and small groupprojects

820UNIFIEDPHYSICALEDUCATIONCredits:.5(SemesterCourse)OPENTO:TeacherevaluationandrecommendationonlyThe unified physical education program provides aphysicaleducationexperiencetoourstudentsenrolledinthelifeskillsprogram.Thiscoursefollowsmanyofthe curricular activities of both 9th and 11th gradephysicaleducationclasses.

LIBRARY,MEDIA,FILMANDTHEATREARTS

INTRODUCTIONThe Library Media Center is open to students daily,providing assistancewith conducting research, usingtechnology, completing school assignments, andselecting reading material. The goals of the LibraryMedia Program are to assist students in becomingindependent, competent, and confident users oftechnology; communicating information and ideas;locating, using, applying, and evaluating informationeffectively;developingaloveofreadingandliterature;andbecominglifelongreaders.

162THEATREARTSIL2Credits:.5(SemesterCourse)OPENTO:AllgradesasanelectivePREREQUISITES:NoneThis course is for students who wish to learn thefundamentalsofthedramaticarts.Studentswilllearnexperientially by researching theatre history,developing improvisational skill, writing scenes,

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critiquingplaysanddevelopingcharacters.Thecoursewillculminateinasceneperformance.

164THEATREARTSIIL2Credits:.5(SemesterCourse)OPEN TO: 10th, 11th and 12th grade studentsPREREQUISITES:TheatreArtsIThis course is a semester course offered tosophomores,juniorsandseniorswhoareinterestedinfurtherdevelopingtheiractingskills.Itisexpectedthatstudents taking this course should be comfortableenough to perform in front of their peers on a dailybasis and be mature enough to accept constructivecriticism. In addition to the basic vocal andimprovisationalskillsthatwillbereinforced,studentswillengageinproduction,sceneanalysis,directing,andaudition preparation activities. Students will also beintroduced to various schools andmethods of actingincluding Stanislavski, Meisner, and Chekhov. Onlystudentswhoareseriousabout thecraft should takethiscourse.

FILMSTUDYI:ANINTRODUCTIONTOFILML1–167;L2–168;L3–169Credits:.5(SemesterCourse)OPENTO:11thand12thgradestudentsPREREQUISITES:NoneThiscourse isan introductorycourse for students tolearnthelanguageoffilmandapplyittobothearlyandmodernclassicfilms.Fictionfilmswillbethefocusofthecoursewithanemphasisupon“filmasanartform.”Themajor thematic unit will explore darker themes,focusingonthemasterofsuspense,AlfredHitchcock.The genres focused on are suspense/thriller/horrorfilms,dramatic films, foreign languagefilmsanddarkcomedies. In addition, short independent films anddocumentaries on film techniques will be viewed.Studentswill learn the stages of filmmaking processandcreateshortfilmsasasmallgroupproject.

FILMSTUDYII:THESHORTFILML2–198;L3–199Credits:.5(SemesterCourse)OPENTO:11thand12thgradestudentsPREREQUISITES:FilmStudyIFilmStudyII:TheShortFilmisasemestercourseforjuniors and seniorswhohavesuccessfully completedtheintroductoryfilmcourse.Studentswillbeengagedin both film analysis and production throughout thesemester, with a focus on the short film. Basicunderstandingof film termsis requiredandstudentsshould be knowledgeable about mise-en-scene,cinematographysoundandediting, coveredinFilmI.Shortfilmsfromindependentfilmmakersandforeignlanguage films will be viewed. Techniques used bythese filmmakers will be applied to student created

films.Studentswillproduceseveralshortfilmsaswellaswriteanddirecttheirownshort,ten-minutefilmasafinalproject.Digitaleditingsoftwarewillbeusedtoproduce and package a professionally designed DVDdisk and film jacket. Only students who are seriousabout film analysis and production should take thiscourse.

INTROTOMEDIAPRODUCTIONL2–960;L3–960HCredits:1OPENTO:AllgradesasanelectivePREREQUISITES:NoneThis course enables students to explore aspects oftelevisionandvideoproduction.Studentswillproduceaweeklynewstelevisionprogramforbroadcastonthelocal cable access channel. Students must obtainpermission from the course teacher and departmentprogramliaisontotakethiscourse.

TVSPORTSPRODUCTIONL2–965;L3–965HCredits:1OPENTO:AllgradesasanelectivePREREQUISITE:noneThis course enables students to explore aspects oftelevision and video sports production. Studentswillproducesportsprogrammingforbroadcastonthelocalcable access channel. They will be responsible forrecording high school sports activities, editing video,andaddinggamecommentary.Studentswilllearntheoperation of camcorders, tripods, microphones, andeditingequipment.Aschedulewillbedeveloped thatrequireseverystudenttorecordselectedhomegames.Students must be available after school to attendsportingevents.Studentsmustobtainpermissionfromthecourse teacher or department liaison to take thiscourse.

ADVANCEDMEDIAPRODUCTIONL2–968;L3–968HCredits:1OPENTO:10th,11th,and12thgradestudentsPREREQUISITES:Media ProductionorTVSportsProductionThis course is designed for students interested inpursuing advanced study of Media Production.Students will produce informative media pieces,including documentaries, public serviceannouncements,andstudentadvisoryvideos.Studentswill be required to record school events includingconcerts,dramaproductionsandotherschoolrelatedactivitiesheldduringandafter school.Studentsmusthave successfully completed either the 960 or 965courseandhaveobtainedpermissionfromthecourseteacherordepartmentliaisontotakethiscourse.

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MEDIAINDEPENDENTSTUDYL2–963;L3–964Credits:1OPENTO:11thand12thgradestudentsPREREQUISITES:AdvancedMediaProduction

This course is designed to provide students with anindependentsettingandflexiblehourstopursuetheirinterestinmediaproduction.Studentswillproduceanindependentprojectof theirownchoicewith teacherapprovalanddirection.Inaddition,studentswillassistin theeditingandschedulingofprogrammingon theeducationalaccesschannel.

970SACHEMYEARBOOKCredits:1OPENTO:11thand12thgradestudentsPREREQUISITES:YearbookadvisorapprovalThis course is designed for students interested increatingtheyearbook.Studentswillwrite,takephotos,organize events, and be responsible for sales anddistributionfortheyearbook.Asignificantamountoftimeoutside thedesignatedclassroomperiodwillbeneededtomeettherequirementsofthiscourse.

MATHEMATICSDEPARTMENT

INTRODUCTION

The mathematics program is designed to enablestudentstodeveloptheirthinkingandproblemsolvingcapabilities, as well as to provide them with basicmathematical skills and positive attitudes towardmathematics. In each of the mathematics coursesdescribedbelow,studentsareprovidedopportunitiesto analyze, model, and solve problems arising ineveryday life, society,and in theworkplace.Studentswill also interpret the results in the context of asituationandreflectonwhethertheresultsmakesense.

CRITERIAFORADVANCED(L3)MATHEMATICSCLASSESThegoaloftheNorthHavenHighSchoolMathematicsDepartmentistoofferchallengingadvancedlevel(L3)classes.InordertomaintainthedesiredhighcaliberofmathematicstaughtinL3classes,certaincriteriamustbemetforastudenttobeenrolledandremainintheseclasses.Grade9:The following criteria will be utilized to determineadvancedlevelplacement:• Achievesan‘A’averageonunitassessments.• Demonstrates strongcalculationskillsandwell

developednumbersenseasevidencedbyascoreofgoaloradvancedonthe8thgradebenchmarkassessment.

• Demonstrate critical thinking and problemsolvingskills.

• Learnsbyunderstanding,notbyroterepetition,sothatnewconceptsaregraspedquickly.

• Recommendedforadvancedlevelplacementbytheeighthgradeteacher.

The following criteria will be utilized to determineplacementinGeometryLevel3.• SuccessfulcompletionofAlgebraI in8thgrade

withagradeofB-orbetter.Grade10-12:Prerequisites:Inordertobeplacedinanadvanced(L3)mathematicsclass,astudentmust:• demonstrate excellence in prerequisite math

courses.• be recommended by her/his current math

teacher. Expectations: Level 3 mathematicsstudentsareexpectedto:

• achieveaminimumofaCeachterm.• demonstrate critical thinking and problem

solvingskills.• completehomeworkassignmentsforeveryclass

meeting.• demonstrateabilitytoworkindependently.• useagraphingcalculatorinclassandathome.• learnbyunderstanding,notbyroterepetition,so

thatnewconceptsaregraspedquickly.• be able to apply concepts and skills to new

situations.

MATHLABL2302–fallsemester;303–springsemesterCREDITS:.25(SEMESTERCOURSE)NOTE:Coursemayberepeatedeachsemesterasneeded.Meetsforahalf-block(40min.)everyotherday.OPENTO:Allstudentsbyteacherrecommendation.This course is designed to be taken in addition to astudent’scurrentmathclass,specifically,Pre-Algebra,Algebra I, Geometry, and Algebra II. Students in thiscourseworktodeveloptheirabilitytoproblemsolveand apply mathematical concepts to real-worldapplications. Multiple approaches and strategies areused to meet the needs of all learners. Instructioncovers topics in the current Pre-Algebra, Algebra I,Geometry, and Algebra II curriculum as well as theprerequisite skillsnecessary tobesuccessful in thesecourses.

308CONSUMERMATHEMATICSL1Credits:1OPENTO:11th,12thgradeelectivePREREQUISITES:CompletionofFoundationsofMathIIorPre-Algebrawithteacherrecommendation.Note:NotopentostudentswhohavecompletedAlgebraIIL2.

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This course provides a basic review of mathematicsessentialsandtheuseofthehandcalculator.Studentswill be instructed in the mathematics of personalfinances, banking, using credit, insurance, payrollmethods,mortgageandhousingcosts,propertytaxes,andfederalandstatetaxforms.

310PRE-ALGEBRAL1Credits:1OPENTO:allgradesPREREQUISITES:TeacherrecommendationandDepartmentCoordinatorapprovalThiscourseiscontinuationofthemiddleschoolcourse,Pre-Algebra, Part I, and may be the next course astudent takes after successfully completingFoundationsofMathematicsIIatthehighschoollevel.Thecourseisdesignedforthosestudentswhoneedtofurther develop their understanding of algebraicconceptsbeforetakingAlgebraI.Thiscoursecoversavariety of topics and emphasizeswritingand solvingequationsthroughouteachunit.

314APPLIEDALGEBRAIL1Credits:1OPENTO:AllgradesPREREQUISITES:CompletionofPre-Algebrawithteacherrecommendation.This course offers an approach to Algebra I thatincludes strengthening of the students’ competencywithbasicmathematics through thestudyofalgebra.Data analysis, graphing and problem solving areemphasized.TheconceptsofAlgebraIareintroducedinthecontextofrealworldproblems.Calculatorsandhands-on activities are used as tools for developingalgebraicunderstanding.

ALGEBRAIL2–316;L3–336Credits:2(NCAAApproved)OPENTO:allgradesPREREQUISITES:CompletionofPre-AlgebrawithteacherrecommendationThis course formalizes and extends themathematicslearnedinpreviouscourses.Studentswillexploreandinterpret functions represented in various ways.Linear, exponential, and quadratic functions will beanalyzed and used tomodel andmake sense of realworldsituations.NOTE:Thiscoursemeetseveryday.

320APPLIEDGEOMETRYL1Credits:1OPENTO:10th,11th,12thgradesPREREQUISITES:CompletionofAlgebraIorAppliedAlgebraI,withteacherrecommendation.Thiscourseisdesignedforstudentsforwhomabstractandlogicalreasoningposeadifficulty. Inplaceofthe

proofofastandardgeometrycourse,adiscoveryandapplication approach is utilized. Previous arithmeticandgeometricknowledgeisbuiltuponanddevelopedinasystematicmanner.

GEOMETRYL2–322;L3–324Credits:1(NCAAApproved)OPENTO:9th,10th,11thand12thgradesPREREQUISITES: (L2) Completion of Algebra I orAppliedAlgebraI,withteacherrecommendation.(L3)See“CriteriaforAdvanced(L3)MathematicsClasses”,p.30.This course formalizes and extends geometricexperiencesfromthemiddlegradesandalsobuildsonconcepts learned inAlgebra I. Studentsexploremorecomplexsituationsanddeepentheirunderstandingofgeometric relationships. Theorems will be provedusingavarietyofformats.Studentswillusegeometrytomodelandmakesenseofrealworldsituations.

330APPLIEDALGEBRAIIL1Credits:1OPENTO:11th,12thgradesPREREQUISITES:CompletionofAlgebraIandGeometryorAppliedGeometrywithteacherrecommendation.This course emphasizes applying the concepts ofalgebraincludinglinearfunctions,absolutevalue,andinequalities to analyze data and describe real worldphenomena.AlgebraIskillsofsimplifyingexpressions,solving equations and inequalities, and graphing arereviewed and strengthened. Matrices, quadratic andother polynomial functions, as well as exponentialfunctionsarestudied.(ThiscoursecannotbeusedasaprerequisiteforPrecalculus.)

ALGEBRAIIL2-332;L3-334Credits:1(NCAAApproved)OPENTO:10th,11th,12thgradesPREREQUISITES:(L2)SuccessfulcompletionofAlgebraIandGeometrywithteacherrecommendation.(L3)See“CriteriaforAdvanced(L3)MathematicsClasses”onp.30.ThiscoursebuildsoncriticaltopicsfromAlgebraIandadvancestheconceptofafunctionasawidelyappliedmathematicaltechnique.Studentscontinuetheirworkwith linear and quadratic functions and extend theirrepertoiretoincludepolynomialandrationalfunctions.Attention is also given to the study of trigonometric,exponential and logarithmic functions. Various conicsections are introduced through both equations andgraphs.Studentswillmodel situations and solve realworldproblems.

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PRECALCULUSL2-340;L3–342Credits:1(NCAAApproved)OPENTO:11th,12thgradesPREREQUISITES:(L2)SuccessfulcompletionofAlgebraIIL2withteacherrecommendation.(L3)See“CriteriaforAdvanced(L3)MathematicsClasses”onp.30.This course is primarily a continuation of the skillslearned in Algebra II. Further topics to which theseskills are applied include properties of functions,polynomial and power functions, exponential andlogarithmic functions, trigonometric functions, per-mutations and combinations, probability, sequencesandcountingprinciples.Graphingcalculatorsareusedextensivelythroughoutthecourse.

STATISTICSL2–344;L3–344HCredits:1(NCAAApproved)OPENTO:11th,12thgradePREREQUISITES:SuccessfulcompletionofAlgebraIIwithteacherrecommendationThiscourseisanintroductiontothestudyofstatistics.The major topics covered are descriptive statistics,normal distribution, correlation and regressionanalysis, t-distributions, chi-square distributions,experimental design, probability, and hypothesistesting,Uponcompletionofthiscourse,studentswillbeabletoanalyzeandinterpretrealdata,useavarietyofgraphs to display data, produce models usingprobability,usestatistical inference,observepatternsanddepartures frompatterns,anduse technology inthecollectionanddescriptionofdata.Ideasandskillsacquiredinthiscoursehaveimmediateconnectionstoactualevents.

350CALCULUSL3Credits:1(NCAAApproved)OPENTO:11th,12thgradeelectivePREREQUISITES:SuccessfulcompletionofPrecalculusL3withteacherrecommendationfromeitherAdvancedPrecalculusorPrecalculus.The objective of the course is to provide the studentwithafirmfoundationinthetheoryandapplicationsofintroductorycalculus.Insomecases,studentsmaybeable to begin with the second semester of collegecalculus.Thecoursewillalsoproveusefultostudentstaking science courses during their freshman collegeyear.

360ADVANCEDPLACEMENTCALCULUSL4Credits:1(NCAAApproved)OPENTO:11th,12thgradePREREQUISITES:SuccessfulcompletionofPrecalculusL3withteacherrecommendation

Thiscollegelevelcourseisinlinewiththecurriculumof the College Board AP Calculus AB course content.Topics include functions and their graphs, limitsandcontinuity, slope fields and differential and integralcalculusofa singlevariable.Graphingcalculatorsareused extensively throughout the course and arerequired for theAdvancedPlacementexam.StudentstakingthiscourseshouldplanontakingtheAPexaminthespring.

364ADVANCEDPLACEMENTSTATISTICSL4Credits:1(NCAAApproved)OPENTO:11th,12thgradesasanelectivePREREQUISITES:CompletionofAlgebraIIL3orPrecalculusL2withteacherrecommendationAdvancedPlacementStatisticsacquaints thestudentswith the major concepts and tools for collecting,analyzing,anddrawingconclusionsfromdata.Studentswillfrequentlyworkonprojectsinvolvingthehands-ongathering and analysis of real world data. Ideas andskillsacquired in thisclasshaveimmediate linksandconnections to actual events. Advanced PlacementStatistics is a college level course that may earn astudent college credit upon successful completion oftheAdvancedPlacementExaminationadministeredbytheCollegeBoard.

OTHERMATHOPTIONS

The following courses provide students theopportunity to take a fourth year of math andpotentially earn Gateway Community College entrylevelmathcredit.Thesecoursesaredesigned tohelpstudents become proficient in themathematics skillsneededtobesuccessfulinothercollegemathcourses.

390ELEMENTARYALGEBRA–(GatewayCommunityCollege-MAT095)*Credits:.5(SemesterCourse–Fallonly)OPENTO:12thgradePREREQUISITES:CompletionofAppliedAlgebraIIL1orAlgebraIIL2withteacherrecommendation.This course is offered to students who have takenAppliedAlgebraIILevel1orAlgebraIILevel2butneedto develop proficiency with the mathematics skillsnecessarytobesuccessfulincollege.Studentsenrolledinthiscoursewillbeeligibletowaivethenon-creditmath course (MAT 095) at Gateway CommunityCollege.Topicsincludepropertiesof the realnumbersystem, linear equations and inequalities in onevariable,graphinglinearequationsandinequalitiesintwo variables, formulating equations of lines in twovariables,introductiontofunctions,solvingsystemsoflinear equations by graphing, rules of exponentsandoperations on polynomials. There is an emphasis onrealworldapplicationsinalgebraandgeometry.

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*Gateway Community College NOWPartnership –Gateway Community College credit is available tosophomores,juniorsandseniorsenrolledinthiscoursewhosuccessfullycompletetheapplicationprocessandearnatleastaC+inthecourse.(refertop.8)

392INTERMEDIATEALGEBRA–(GatewayCommunityCollege–MAT137)*Credits:.5(SemesterCourse–Springonly)OPENTO:12thgradePREREQUISITES:CompletionofAppliedAlgebraIIL1orAlgebraIIL2andsuccessfulcompletionofMAT095ElementaryAlgebra(Semester1).This course is offered to students who have takenAppliedAlgebraIILevel1orAlgebraIILevel2andhavesuccessfully completedMAT095ElementaryAlgebraduringthefallsemester.Uponsuccessfulcompletionofthis course, studentswillbeeligible toearnGatewayCommunity College credit for MAT 137. This courseincludesthestudyoflinear,radical,rational,quadratic,and exponential functions represented by tables,graphs, words, and symbols. The focus is on themanipulation of expressions and solving equationsusingmultiplemethods.Modelingandapplicationsareemphasizedthroughoutallofthetopicscovered.*Gateway Community College NOWPartnership –Gateway Community College credit is available tosophomores,juniorsandseniorsenrolledinthiscoursewhosuccessfullycompletetheapplicationprocessandearnatleastaC+inthecourse.(refertop.8)

720ACCOUNTINGIL2Credits:1OPENTO:10th,11th,12thgradeelective(Meetsonemathematicsrequirement)(SeetheBUSINESSDEPARTMENTp.19forthecoursedescriptionandstudentexpectationsforAccounting.)

COMPUTERSCIENCECOURSES

346INTROTOCOMPUTERSCIENCEIL3Credits:1OPENTO:allgradesasanelectivePREREQUISITES: Successful completion of GeometryL3orcompletionofGeometryL2witha“B”orbetter.Computer Science I is an introductory course whichteaches students the concepts of computerprogrammingandalgorithmdevelopment.Thiscoursewill prepare students for the advanced study ofprogramming and design concepts in AdvancedPlacementComputerScience.

366ADVANCEDPLACEMENTJAVAL4Credits:1OPEN TO: 10th, 11th, 12th grade as an electivePREREQUISITES: Successful completion of Algebra II

L2withagradeof“B”orbetter,orComputerScienceIL3 with a grade of “B” or better and a teacherrecommendation.AP Java teaches programming methodology with anemphasis on problem solving and algorithmdevelopment.Thecourse,whichistheequivalentofafirst-semester college course, also emphasizes thedesign issues that make programs understandable,adaptable,and,whenappropriate,reusable.

376ADVANCEDPLACEMENTCOMPUTERSCIENCEPRINCIPLESL4Credits:1OPENTO:10th,11th,12thgradeasanelectivePREREQUISITES:SuccessfulcompletionGeometryL2withagradeof“B”orbetter.Students will learn computer science by buildingsociallyusefulmobileappsusingAppInventor,whichis a visual, blocks-based programming language forAndroid devices. Its powerful blocks enable noviceprogrammerstocreateappsthattakeadvantageofthedevice’smobile features.Thiscourse isprojectbasedandemphasizeswriting,communication,collaboration,and creativity in addition to programming andcomputerscienceprinciples.

MUSICDEPARTMENT

INTRODUCTION

Themusiccurriculumoffersstudentsawidevarietyofopportunities toexplore,experience,enjoyandsharethemediumofmusicalexpression.Throughouthistory,music has fueled imagination, encouraged self-expression, inspired and entertained. People fromeverysocietyanderahaveutilizedmusictoenrichandcommunicate their life experiences. Whether as astimulusfordynamicgroupinteractionoracelebrantof individual creativity, music has been anaccompanimenttohumanevents,foritistheproductofthehumanspirit.

TheMusicDepartmentinvitesstudentstojoinitsperformingensemblesandtoelectotherinstructionalcoursestolearnofthemanyfacetsofthispowerfulmedium.Studentswillbenefitfromthemanyintellectual,physical,aestheticandcreativechallengeswhichlieintheuniquenatureofmusic.

ADVANCEDCREDIT

Students may qualify for advanced credit (L3) inchorus, band and orchestra by meeting expectationswhich go beyond the required rehearsal andperformanceschedule.Thestudent,teacherandmusicdepartment coordinator will agree upon anappropriatecombinationofitemschosenfrom,butnotlimitedto,thefollowingoptions:

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• Membershipinmorethanoneensemble,atleastonevocalandoneinstrumental.

• Participation in All-State and regional musicfestivals.

• Asignificantroleinamusicaltheatreproductionwhich may include acting, directing, writing,stagecraftorperforminginthepitorchestra.

• Membership in a community performanceensemble.

• Continuedprivatestudywithamusicteacher.• Preparation and performance of solo or small

group pieces to be performed in recital-likevenuesinandoutofschool.

• Selecting, rehearsing and conducting amusicalwork.

• Creative work in musical composition andarranging.

• Tutoringmusicstudentsonaregularbasis.

PERFORMINGENSEMBLES

Studentsarewelcometojointhevariousensemblesona full or half credit basis as outlined in the MusicDepartment’s contract agreement. These groups willappear at various events in and out of schoolthroughout the year. Since performances are anintegral part of the music program, students mustanticipateoccasionalcommitmentsbeyondtheschoolday.

The success of any performing ensemble dependsdirectlyuponthespirit,commitment,preparation,andachievementofeachmember.Successfulparticipationrequires the ongoing mastery of demanding mental,physical, and aesthetic skills, perceptions andsensibilitiesonthepartofeachindividual.TheMusicDepartmentrequiresthatallstudentmembersexercisepersonal responsibility and fully participate in allscheduled rehearsals, lessons, performances, andspecial eventswith acceptable behavior, preparation,anddressasrequired.Thesefactorswillbereflectedinthecreditearnedandthegradeawarded.

COMMUNITYSERVICE

Communityservicehourswillbeawardedformusicalperformancesconductedbeyondtheacademicday.Allscheduledeveningconcertsatschool,aswellashomefootballgamesandparades,asinthecaseoftheconcertband, are course requirements and therefore do notqualify as community service. Some examples ofacceptableactivitiesbeyondtheschooldaymayincludesmallgroupandsoloperformancesatareahealthcarefacilities,seniorcentersordaycares;specialeventsinthe community or at school, and tutoring. Pleaseconsultyourmusicteacherpriortotheevent.

850CHORUSL2(CONCERTCHOIR)Credits:1OPENTO:AllgradesasanelectivePREREQUISITES:None

The NHHS Concert Choir is a mixed-voice ensemble(SATB) that performs grade three (medium level)through grade six (advanced level) traditional choralliterature from a variety of genres, cultures, andhistoricalperiodsinasmanyaseightparts.Emphasisis placed on demonstrating proper vocal technique,posture, breathing, tone production, and diction.Studentswilllearntosingaccuratelyasanappropriatevoicepartintheensemble.Studentswilldevelopmusicliteracy skills through sight- singing exercises andlearningtoreadthechoraloctavo.TheConcertChoirperformsaminimumoftwoeveningconcertsperyearandtheymayparticipateinmusicfestivalsthatrequireanovernighttrip.

851CHORUSL3(“ONEVOICE”–SELECTCHOIR)Credits:1OPENTO:AllgradesPREREQUISITES:AuditiononlyThissmallerensembleisfortheseriouschoralstudentwho is interested in performing highly challengingworksandiscommittedtoachievinganadvancedlevelofartistry,musicalunderstanding,andself-expressionin rehearsals and concerts. Many performances willtake place, including community events, adjudicationfestivalsandschoolconcerts.Soloopportunitieswillbeavailable.

856WOMEN’SCHORALEL3(“KEYOFSHE”)Credits:1OPENTO:AllgradesPREREQUISITES:AuditionOnlyWomen’sChoraleisatreble-voice(SSA-uptofourpart)ensemble, that performs grade three and fourtraditionalandpopularchoralliterature,fromavarietyof genres, cultures, and historical periods. Thisensemble will perform a minimum of three eveningconcertsperyearandmayparticipateinmusicfestivalsthatrequireanovernighttrip.

858MEN’SCHORALEL3(“MENOFNOTE”)Credits:1OPENTO:AllgradesPREREQUISITES:AuditionOnlyMen’sChoraleisatenor/bass-voice(TTBB)ensemblethatperformstraditionalandpopularchoralliteraturefromavarietyofgenres,cultures,andhistoricalperiods.Thisensemblewillperformaminimumofthreeeveningconcertsperyearandmayparticipateinmusicfestivalsthatrequireanovernighttrip.

860CONCERTBANDL2Credits:1OPENTO:AllgradesasanelectivePREREQUISITES:ExperienceonabandinstrumentTheconcertband isan instrumentalensemblewhichprepares and performs a wide variety of musicalselections chosen from the concert band repertoire.Rehearsals will emphasize proper instrumentaltechniquesandaccurateexpression,andwillimprovereading,listening,soloandensembleperformingskills

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and overall musicianship. Elements of theory, style,history and culture will be introduced to permitstudents a deeper understanding and awareness ofmusicalstructures,processes,performancestandards,and social and cultural influences. The concert bandwillperformatmajorpublicconcerts throughout theyear,includinghomefootballgames,andtheMemorialDayParadeandCeremonies.Studentsareexpectedtopracticedaily.Theywillalsomaintainaportfolio,whichwill includeperiodicassignmentssuchasanalysesofrecordings and musical selections, performancereviews, research topics of special interest, etc.Students will be evaluated upon their musicalperformanceandknowledgeofpresentedmaterials.

CHAMBERORCHESTRAL2–864;L3–866Credits:1OPENTO:AllgradesasanelectivePREREQUISITES:Proficiencyonanorchestralinstrument.AlimitednumberofadvancedpianistsmayelecttoserveasaccompanistsandsoloistsThe orchestra is a small instrumental ensemble(strings,brass,woodwinds,andpiano)whichpreparesand performs a wide variety of musical selectionschosenmostlyfromtheorchestralrepertoire.Duetoitssmallerformat,memberswillhavemanyopportunitiestoperforminsolo,duet,trioandlargercombinations.Onetotwoadvancedpianistsmayenrolltoperformasaccompanistsandsoloists.Rehearsalswill emphasizeproper instrumental techniques and accurateexpression, and will improve reading, listening, soloand ensemble performing skills and overallmusicianship. Elements of theory, style, history andculturewillbeintroducedtopermitstudentsadeeperunderstanding and awareness of musical structures,processes, performance standards, and social andculturalinfluences.Theorchestrawillperformatmajorpublic concerts throughout the year, and at specialevents at school and in the community. Students areexpected to practice daily and maintain a portfolio,which will include periodic assignments such asanalyses of recordings and musical selections,performance reviews, research topics of specialinterest, etc. Students will be evaluated upon theirmusical performance and knowledge of presentedmaterials.

JAZZENSEMBLEL2–868;L3–869Credits(seenotes):868–0;869–1OPENTO:AllgradesPREREQUISITES:AuditiononlyThejazzensemblepreparesandperformsinstrumentalselectionsdrawnfromthestagebandrepertoire.Thisensemble will perform in the standard “big band”formatandfocusuponthevaryingingredientsofstyle,execution, and blend that are characteristic of thismusicaltraditionasithasevolvedfromthe1930’stothepresent.

Onlythosestudentswhoaremembersingoodstandingof the concert band are permitted to audition andparticipateinthejazzensemble.NOTE:L2JazzEnsembleisanextracurricularactivitythatmeetsbeforeschoolfor0credit;L3JazzEnsemble(Advanced) meets as a regular class and is 1 credit.Studentsareofferedplacementinthesesectionsbasedonthequalityoftheiraudition.

870JAZZCOMBOL2Credits:1OPENTO:AllgradesasanelectivePREREQUISITES:AuditiononlyIncontrasttothelargerformatofa“bigband,”thejazzcombo will be limited to a smaller combination ofinstrumentalists and vocalists,whowill have greateropportunity forextendedsoloplayingand/orsingingexperience, as they develop their individualimprovisational and stylistic skills. Repertoire willinclude a wide variety of standard compositionsselectedfromthemajor jazzstylesanderas.Thejazzcombo will perform at major public concertsthroughouttheyear,aswellasspecialeventsatschoolandinthecommunity.Elementsoftheory,style,historyand culture will be introduced to permit students adeeper understanding and awareness of musicalstructures, processes, performance standards, andsocialandculturalinfluences.Studentsareexpectedtopractice daily and maintain a portfolio which willinclude periodic assignments such as analyses ofrecordings and musical selections, performancereviews, research topics of special interest, etc.Studentswillbeevaluatedupontheirperformanceandknowledge of presentedmaterials.Due to its smallerformat and specific goals, the jazz combo can onlyaccommodateamaximumof3guitar/bassplayersand3drummers.Ifrequeststoenrollexceedthisamount,auditionsmaybenecessary.

872BRASSQUINTETCredits:1OPENTO:AllConcertBandmembersasanelectivePREREQUISITES:membershipwillbedeterminedbyauditionorappointmentINSTRUMENTATION:1or2trumpets,1Frenchhorn,1trombone,1tubaThebrassquintetperformsawidevarietyofmusicataminimumofthreeformalconcertsperyear.Inaddition,theensemblemaybeaskedtoparticipateineventsofaceremonialnature.

878INTRODUCTIONTOMUSICTHEORYCredits:1OPENTO:Grades10-12PREREQUISITE:necreditofhighschoolmusicThis course is designed to introduce students to thebasic elements of music: note reading, intervals, keyand scale relationships, chords, rhythm, andmelody.Special emphasis will be placed on increasing thestudent’s ability to compose, through frequent

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homework assignments. Testsand quizzeswill occurperiodically.

SCIENCEDEPARTMENT

INTRODUCTION

The three science pathways are designed to developone'sappreciationofthecomplexinteractionsbetweenscience, technology, engineering and mathematics,while preparing for the Next Generation ScienceStandards(NGSS)assessmentinspringofjunioryear.Studentswillhavetheopportunitytostudydisciplinarycoreideaswhichincreaseincomplexitytostrengthenanalyticalthinking,andtosupportthedevelopmentofapositiveattitude toward identifyingandaddressingglobalchallenges.Allsciencepathwayshaveembeddedthe3-Dimensions;ScienceandEngineeringPractices,CrossCuttingConceptsandDisciplinaryCoreideas,asidentified in the Next Generation Science Standards(NGSS).Currently,studentsmustsuccessfullycomplete3creditsinsciencetograduatebutnotethatsomepost-secondary plans may require additional credits inscience.

LABORATORYSAFETYTo preclude injury to students and staff and tominimize damage to equipment andpersonal effects,each student will be required to read and sign astatement regarding conduct in the laboratory andgeneralsafetyrules.Failuretocomplywiththesesafetydirectives can lead to exclusion from all laboratoryactivitiesandalsolossofcreditforthoseactivities.Amajor factor in laboratory safety iseye protection.State law* requires that eye goggles, face shields, orotherdevicesMUSTbewornduringanyactivitywhichcouldcausedamagetotheeyes.Theteacherwilldirecttheuseofgoggleswheneverthereisapotentialriskandstudents are expected to comply. Failure to complycouldresultinexcludingthestudentfromtheactivitywith a concurrent loss of credit and grade for theactivity.*ConnecticutGeneralStatutes–AppendixB,V-1,Section10-214a-1

CRITERIAFORSCIENCECLASSES

The focus of the North Haven High School ScienceDepartment is to offer appropriately challengingclasses to all students. In order to maintainappropriate rigor, certain criteria must bemet for astudenttobeenrolledandremainintheseclasses.

CRITERIAUSEDFORSTUDENTPLACEMENT

Thestudent’scurrentteacherrecommendsthecourselevelbasedonthefollowing:• aptitudeandmotivation• academicachievement,asreflectedinthestudent’s

grades• achievementtestresults,whenavailable

STUDENTEXPECTATIONSStudents in all science courses will be expected todemonstrate:• academicintegrity• a willingness to learn and the capacity to be an

activeparticipantineachclass• appropriateexecutivefunctioningskills• andcontentknowledgenecessaryfortheirsuccess

StudentsinL1sciencecourseswillbeexpectedto:• developanalytical judgementskills todistinguish

factfromopinion• identifyinconsistencies,andexaminetheevidence

and the supporting data of classwork, laboratorywork,and/orfieldwork

• make predictions about scientific phenomenabasedontheconceptsandlanguageofthecurrentcourse,aswellastheconventionsofELAandmath

• use mathematics to solve various science,technologyandengineeringproblems

StudentsinL2sciencecourseswillbeexpectedto:• use analytical judgments to distinguish fact from

opinion,interpretinconsistencies,andexaminethevalidity of evidence and the sufficiency ofsupporting data of class work, laboratory work,and/orfieldwork

• use prior knowledge to analyze, evaluate andcreate predictions about scientific phenomenabased on the concepts and language of biology,chemistry, physics, and earth and space scienceapplicable to the current course, as well as theconventionsofELAandmath

• applyskillsparticularlythroughtheapplicationofmathematics,tosolvevariousscience,technologyandengineeringproblems

Additionally,studentsinL1andL2sciencecourseswillbeexpectedto:• developanalyticalandcriticalthinkingskills• workonshortandlong-termassignmentsusinga

varietyofresourcesbothinsideandoutsideofthescienceclassroom.

• beresponsibleforallassignments

StudentsinL3andL4sciencecourseswillbeexpectedto:• learnbyunderstanding,notbyroterepetition,so

thatnewconceptsaregraspedquickly• apply prior knowledge to analyze, evaluate and

create predictions about scientific phenomenabased on the concepts and language of biology,chemistry,physics,andearthandspacescience,aswellastheconventionsofELAandmath

• Independentlyberesponsibleforallassignments,which may include content not yet discussed inclass

• make critical and analytical judgments todistinguish fact from opinion, interpretinconsistencies, and examine the validity of

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evidence and the sufficiency of supporting datathroughclass,laboratory,and/orfieldwork

• applyskillsparticularlythroughtheapplicationofmathematics,tosolvecomplexscience,technologyandengineeringproblems

ThefollowingcriteriamustbemettoenterandremaininL3and/orL4scienceclasses

Grade9:• recommended for honors level placement by

eighthgradescienceteacher• achievesan‘A’averageonunitassessmentsin8th

grade• achievedgoaloradvancedgoalonavailablehigh

stakesassessments:Science,ELAand/orMath

Grade10-12:• recommendedforhonorslevelplacementby

her/hiscurrentscienceteacher.• achievedanAaverageinprerequisitescience

courses• havetheappropriatemathematicsandlanguage

artsskillsnecessarytobesuccessfulin• anhonorslevelscienceclass

BIOLOGY:LIVINGSYSTEMS(NGSS)L2–412N;L3–414NCredits:1(NCAAApproved)OPENTO:9th(graduationreq.)PRE-/CO-REQUISITES:AlgebraIL2/L3;GeometryL2/L3;AlgebraIIL2/L3

Thiscourseisdesignedtoinvestigatehighschool lifescience concepts in instructional segments onecosystem interactionsandenergy;historyofEarth’satmosphere;photosynthesisandrespiration;evidenceof evolution; inheritance of traits; structure, functionandgrowthfromcellstoorganisms;ecosystemstabilityandresponsetoclimatechangeinlivingsystems.STEMapplicationswillalsobeexplored.

Studentswillbuildonpriorknowledgefrompreviousgradestodevelopmathematicalmodelsandeffectivelycommunicate how livings systemsmaintain stability.Students are expected (L2)/required (L3) to breakdown complex processes into components and areexpected (L2) /required (L3) to pursue solutionssystematicallyandlogically.

INTEGRATEDBIOLOGY(NGSS)L1–41N;L2–42NCredits:1OPENTO:9th(graduationreq.)

Thiscourseisdesignedtoinvestigatehighschool lifescience concepts intertwined with earth and spacescienceandchemistryandphysicsconcepts.IntegratedBiology- Living Systems will build on studentunderstanding of: From Molecules to Organisms;Heredity: Inheritance and Variation of Traits;Ecosystems, Energy, and Dynamics; Matter and Its

Interactions; Earth Systems and Earth and HumanActivity

CHEMISTRY:EARTH'SSYSTEMS(NGSS)L2–430N;L3–432NCredits:1(NCAAApproved)OPENTO:10th,11th,12thgrade.PRE-/CO-REQUISITES:BiologyL2/L3;AlgebraIL2/L3;GeometryL2/L3;AlgebraIIL2/L3

This course is designed to investigate high schoolphysicalscienceconceptsininstructionalsegmentsoncombustion, heat and energy in the earth system;atoms, elements, and molecules; chemical reactions;chemistry of climate change dynamics of chemicalreactions and ocean acidification. Science andengineering practices are emphasized; and STEMapplicationsareexplored.

Studentswillbuildonpriorknowledgefrompreviousgradestodevelopmathematicalmodelsandeffectivelycommunicate how chemical systems respond tochange.Studentsareexpectedtobreakdowncomplexprocessesintocomponentsandareexpectedtopursuesolutionssystematicallyandlogically

NOTETOL3STUDENTS:TheL3sectionisdesignedtobemathintensive.INTEGRATEDCHEMISTRY(NGSS)L1–43N;L2–44NCredits:1OPENTO:10thgrade

This course is designed to investigate high schoolchemistryconcepts intertwinedwithearthandspacescience, physics concepts and life science concepts.Integrated Chemistry of Earth Systems will build onstudent understanding of: Energy; Matter and ItsInteractions; Systems Interactions, Energy, andDynamics; Biological Evolution: Unity and DiversityandEarthandHumanActivity.

PHYSICSINTHEUNIVERSE(NGSS)L2–440N;L3–442NCredits:1(NCAAApproved)OPENTO:11th,12thgradePRE/CO-REQUISITES:PhysicsL2-IntegratedScienceIⅈBiologyL2;ChemistryL2;AlgebraIIL2.PhysicsL3–BiologyL3;ChemistryL3;AlgebraIIL3.

This course is designed to investigate high schoolphysicalscienceconceptsininstructionalsegmentsonforce and motion; forces at a distance; energyconversion; nuclear processes; waves and electro-magnetic radiation; stars and the origins of theuniverse.STEMapplicationswillalsobeexplored.

Studentswillbuildonpriorknowledgefrompreviousgradestodevelopmathematicalmodelsandeffectivelycommunicate how physics in the universe is studies.Students will break down complex processes intocomponents andwill pursue solutions systematicallyandlogically.

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NOTETOL3STUDENTS:TheL3sectionisdesignedtobemathintensive.

INTEGRATEDPHYSICS(NGSS)L1–45N;L2–46NCredits:1OPENTO:11thgrade

This course is designed to investigate high schoolphysics concepts intertwined with earth and spacescience,chemistryandlifescienceconcepts.IntegratedPhysics of the Universe will build on studentunderstandingof:Earth'sPlaceintheUniverse;MotionandStability:ForcesandInteractions;WavesandTheirApplications in Technology for Information TransferandEarthandHumanActivity.

ADDITIONALSCIENCEELECTIVESFOR11THAND12THGRADEHUMANANATOMYANDPHYSIOLOGYL2-420;L3-422Credits:1(NCAAApproved)OPENTO:11th,12thgradeelectivePREREQUISITES:SuccessfulcompletionofBiologyandteacherrecommendation.

This course is intended for the student who has aninterest in the structure (anatomy) and function(physiology)ofthehumanbody.It includesageneralsurvey of the systems of the body including theintegumentary, muscular, skeletal, nervous,circulatory, digestive, respiratory, excretory andendocrine systems. Heavy emphasis is placed uponlaboratory work, including required dissections, toincrease the understanding of anatomy; andphysiological investigations, which demonstrate themannerinwhichthebodypartsfunction.Fieldtripwillbe taken as the opportunity arises. Research papers,projectsandpresentationsarerequired.

452ADVANCEDPLACEMENTBIOLOGYL4Credits:2(NCAAApproved)OPENTO:11th,12thgradesPREREQUISITES:SuccessfulcompletionofBiologyL3,ChemistryL3,andteacherrecommendation.

This coursewill provide a studentwith an extensivefoundationinthebiologicalsciencesasitiscomparabletoanintroductorybiologycourseforsciencemajorsincollege. Students must be motivated and capable ofindependentlearning,asthepaceandsubjectmatterofthe course will be demanding. Laboratory work isstressed throughout the year, and students areintroducedtoawidevarietyoftechniques,equipment,and procedures. Emphasis is also placed onmeasurementandthequantitativeaspectofbiologicalinvestigation,aswellas theprocedures for reportingthe findings of an investigation. Students will bepreparedtotaketheAPBiologyexamadministeredbythe College Board, and some colleges may acceptsuccessfulcompletionoftheAPexamforcollegecredit.

450ADVANCEDPLACEMENTCHEMISTRYL4Credits:2(NCAAApproved)OPENTO:11th,12thgradeelectivePREREQUISITES:SuccessfulcompletionofChemistryL3andteacherrecommendation.

Thiscoursewillprovideastudentwiththebackgroundnecessarytounderstandhigher-levelcollegechemistrycourses. Laboratorywork is stressed throughout theyear,andthestudentsareintroducedtomorecomplexprocedures and techniques than those taught in anintroductory chemistry course. Students must bemotivated and capable of independent learning. Thepace and subject matter will be demanding sincestudentswill be preparing to take the AP Chemistryexam administered by the College Board, and somecolleges may accept successful completion of the APexamforcollegecredit.

454ADVANCEDPLACEMENTENVIRONMENTALSCIENCEL4Credits:1(NCAAApproved)OPENTO:11th,12thgradeelectivePREREQUISITES:SuccessfulcompletionofBiologyandChemistry,AlgebraI,AlgebraII(orconcurrentlytakingAlgebraII),andteacherrecommendation.

This course will promote an understanding of theearth’s natural processes and systems in aninterdisciplinarycontext.Itwillincludetheinfluencesofhumansontheprocessesandsystemsbeingstudied.EnvironmentalSciencewillinvolveaspectsofbiology,earth and atmospheric sciences, fundamentalprinciplesofchemistryandphysics,humanpopulationdynamics,andanappreciationforfinitebiologicalandnaturalresources.ThepaceandsubjectmatterwillbedemandingsincestudentswillbepreparingtotaketheAPEnvironmental Science examadministered by theCollegeBoard,andsomecollegesmayacceptsuccessfulcompletionoftheAPexamforcollegecredit.

456ADVANCEDPLACEMENTPHYSICSL4Credits:2(NCAAApproved)OPENTO:11th,12thgradesPREREQUISITES:SuccessfulcompletionofChemistryL3,PrecalculusL3and/orteacherrecommendation.

Thiscourseisanin-depthstudyofthemechanicallawsthatgovernnature.Whilecalculusisnotrequired,itissuggestedthatstudentselectingAPPhysicsalsoelectcalculus to enhance theirmathematical skills. Topicsstudied include motion, forces, work and energy,rotation,waves, sound, oscillations, and electricity. Agreater theoretical emphasis with extensive use ofmathematicsdistinguishesthiscoursefromL3Physics(442). Studentswill be performing lab investigationsmultiple times per week as part of the learningexperience,andthusmustbemotivatedandcapableofindependentlearning.ThechallengelevelofthecourseisdemandingasstudentswillbepreparingtotaketheAPPhysics1ExaminationadministeredbytheCollegeBoard.

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453ENVIRONMENTALSCIENCEL2Credits:1(NCAAApproved)OPENTO:11th,12thgradeelectivePREREQUISITES:IntegratedScienceI&IIorBiologyandChemistry

Environmental Science is an introductory coursedesigned topromoteanunderstandingof theEarth’snaturalprocessesandsystems inan interdisciplinarycontext. Itwill includea study of several ecosystemsand man’s impact on them. This course will includeaspects of biology, physical science, earth andatmospheric sciences, and human populationdynamics.Uponcompletionofthecourse,studentswillbebetteracquaintedwiththecomplexitiesofdecision-makingregardingcurrentenvironmentalissues.

446OCEANSTUDIESL2Credits:.5(SemesterCourse-NCAAApproved)OPENTO:11th,12thgradeelectivePREREQUISITES:IntegratedScienceI&IIorBiologyandChemistry

Thiscourseisanintroductiontothestudyofthemarineenvironment. Topics presented include marinegeology, plate tectonics, the physical and chemicalpropertiesofseawater,coastalprocesses,andmarinebiology. Laboratory work will be required asappropriatethroughoutthecourse,andfieldtripswillbetakenastheopportunityarises.

448ASTRONOMYL2Credits:.5(SemesterCourse-NCAAApproved)OPENTO:11th,12thgradeelectivePREREQUISITES:IntegratedScienceI&IIorBiologyandChemistry

This course is a survey of the history, methods anddiscoveries ofmodern descriptive astronomy. Topicscovered include the history of astronomy, motion ofcelestial bodies, gravity, the properties of light andotherelectromagneticradiation,observationmethods,special and general relativity, galaxies, clusters andnebulae,stellarevolution,planetaryevolutionandthepossibilityofextra-terrestriallife.Laboratoryworkwillberequired.

468METEOROLOGYL2Credits:.5(SemesterCourse-NCAAApproved)OPENTO:11th,12thgradeelectivePREREQUISITES:IntegratedScienceI&IIorBiologyandChemistryBasic studieswill include thehistoryofmeteorology,theinstrumentsthatarecrucialtopredictingweatherpatterns, how changes in weather are related tochanges in climate, analysis of the interaction of theatmosphereandtheocean,andanalysisoftheeventssuchasElNiñoandthegreenhouseeffect.Fieldtripswillbetakenastheopportunityarises.

478BOTANYL2Credits:.5(SemesterCourse–NCAAApproved)OPENTO:11th,12thgrades

PREREQUISITES:IntegratedScienceI&IIorBiologyandChemistry

Thiswillbeanintroductiontobotanycourse.Studentswillstudyavarietyofplants,fromunicellularplantlifeto angiosperms (flowering plants). Students will beintroduced to taxonomy, a scientific naming systemusedfororganizingandclassifyingorganisms.Studentswillhave theopportunity tohypothesize,design,andcarry out investigations within the high school’sgreenhouse, and will spend time exploringConnecticut’snaturalflora,bothonschoolgroundsandon various field investigations. Studentswill learn toobservetheirenvironment,keepabotanyfieldjournal,andidentifyplantlife.780INTRODUCTIONTOMEDICALANDHEALTHCAREERSL2Credits:.5(SemesterCourse)OPENTO:AllgradesasanelectivePREREQUISITES:None

Thisintroductorycourseisdesignedforstudentswithan interest in health and medical related careers.Studentswill explore careers in health care,medicalterminology,medicalandlegalresponsibilities,theroleofethicsandconfidentiality,historyandcontemporaryissues in health care, and personal and professionalcommunicationskills.Eachstudentwillbeexpectedtodemonstrate critical thinking, logical reasoning andproblemsolvingskillsanddemonstratecompetenceinwrittenandoralcommunication.Eachstudentwillberequired to complete the required components of apersonalcareerportfolio.

SOCIALSTUDIESDEPARTMENT

INTRODUCTIONThree years of Social Studies are required forgraduation.NinthgradestudentsarerequiredtotakeWorld History. Tenth grade students can take eitherGlobal Issues: Writing Across the Curriculum or, ifrecommended, Humanities, which will also fulfill anEnglish requirement. Eleventh grade students arerequired to take United States History (or, ifrecommended, Advanced Placement U.S. History).Twelfth grade studentsmust enroll in the half- yearcourse in Civics required for graduation. AdvancedPlacement U.S. Government and Politics, a full-yearcourse, also satisfies this requirement. Full and Half-yearelectivesforjuniorsandseniorswillofferstudentsavarietyofchoicestoexploreindepthareasofinterestinhistoryandsocialstudies.Thesecourseswill focuson contemporary scholarship and developments ineachcourseoffering.CRITERIAFORADVANCED(L3)SOCIALSTUDIESCLASSES–GRADES9-12

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ItisthegoaloftheNorthHavenHighSchoolSocialStudiesDepartmenttoprovideanopportunityforeverystudenttoacquiresocialstudiesknowledgeandtodevelopsocialstudiesskillsaccordingtohisorherpotential.Inkeepingwiththisgoal,advancedclassesareofferedforstudentscapableofworkingabovegradelevel.Studentsmustmeetthefollowingcriteriatobeeligiblefortheseclasses:

Grade9:The following criteria will be utilized to determineadvancedlevelplacement.Thestudentmust:• demonstrateabilitytoworkindependently• demonstratecriticalthinkingandproblem

solvingskills• successfullyparticipateinlargeandsmallgroup

activities• berecommendedforadvancedlevelplacement

bytheeighthgradeteacherGrade10-12:StudentswishingtobeconsideredforL3placementmust:• completespecifieddepartmentalandclass

activitiesconsistentlyinamannerexpectedofanadvancedlevelstudent

• achievegradesonaresearchpaper,orresearchrelatedassignment,andconsistentwithwhatisexpectedofanadvancedlevelstudent

• maintainaportfolioofworkthatdemonstratesexcellence

Expectations:Level3SocialStudiesstudentsareexpectedto:• bringtotheirsocialstudiesclassknowledgeand

masteryofskillsdevelopedfromtheirprevioussocialstudiesclasses.

• completewritingassignmentsonatimelybasis,which will be critically evaluated according toestablishedcriteria.

• apply learning from other disciplines to whattheystudyinsocialstudies.

• employsuperior reading,writing, listeningandspeakingskills.

• participate constructively in classroomdiscussions.

• function independently and in groups duringclasswithminimalteacherintervention.

9thGRADEWORLDHISTORYL1–210;L2–212;L3–214Credits:1(NCAAApproved)OPENTO:9thgrade(Required)

World History provides students with anunderstanding of the impact of geography on thehistoryofWesterncivilization;thecontributionsmadeby thepeoplesof themedievalandmoderneras; theevolution of various governmental systems and theimpactofprominentindividualsonthecourseofworld

history.ThecoursefocusesondevelopmentsfromtheMedieval Period to the 20th Century and willincorporate Common Core Reading and Writingstandards.

10thGRADEOPTIONSGLOBALISSUESL1–221;L2–223;L3–225Credits:1(NCAAApproved)OPENTO:10thgrade

This course is designed to prepare students forCommon Core writing assessments and focuses onglobalissuesandthenon-westernworld.Studentswillbe required to read, analyze and interpret materialsandusethisinformationtotakeandsupportinformedwrittenpositions.Thecontentofthiscoursewillcovergeographical,cultural,andpoliticalissues,andmodernconflicts of the non- western world. Units coveredincludetheMiddleEast,SouthAsia,China,thePacificTigers,Africa,andLatinAmerica.

228HUMANITIESL3Credits:1English,1SocialStudies(NCAAApproved)OPENTO:10thgradeelective(Humanities-SocialStudies-canbeelectedinplaceofGlobalIssues)

This is one half of a two-credit course linking SocialStudies and English and introduces students to thecentral themes that are the foundation of Westerncivilization. These include: humanity and divinity;humanityandnature;andhumanityandthestateandsociety.Studentswillstudytheevolutionofhistory,thedevelopmentofanaestheticawarenessofeachofthedifferentperiodsstudied,and thecultureasawhole.Common Core Reading and Writing skills will beaddressedthroughoutthecurriculum.

11thGRADEOPTIONSforU.S.HISTORYGRADUATIONREQUIREMENTUNITEDSTATESHISTORYL1-230;L2-232;L3-234Credits:1(NCAAApproved)OPENTO:11thgrade(Graduationrequirement)

The coursewill address the issues facing our nationfrom the Civil War to 20th Century. Additionally,current events will be discussed to help makeconnections between America’s past and present.Common Core Reading and Writing skills will beaddressedthroughoutthecurriculum.

290ADVANCEDPLACEMENT(A.P.)UNITEDSTATESHISTORYL4Credits:1(NCAAAPPROVED)OPENTO:11thgradestudents(SatisfiesU.S.Historygraduationrequirement)PREREQUISITES: Successful completion of grade 10course, teacher recommendation andcoursecontractrequired.

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TheAdvancedPlacementUnitedStatesHistorycourseprovidesanopportunityforhighlymotivatedstudentsto experience college-level instruction and receivecollege credit. The scope of the Advanced Placementcurriculum includes the history of the United Statesfrom the discovery of theAmericas through the 21stcentury. Due to the extent of the AP curriculum asignificantamountofindependentworkisneededforsuccess. Additionally completion of a summerassignment is required. Due to the difference incurriculum content, level changes to L3 will not bepracticable.

The materials and methods used in this course willenablestudentstoattainhighlevelsofachievementinsocial science skills and knowledge, while alsopreparingthemtotaketheAdvancedPlacementUnitedStatesHistorybytheCollegeBoard.

12thGRADEOPTIONforCIVICSGRADUATIONREQUIREMENTCIVICS:DEMOCRACYANDTHECONSTITUTIONL1-258;L2-259;L3-260Credits:.5(SemesterCourse-NCAAApproved)OPENTO:12thgrade(Graduationrequirement)

Thispoliticalsciencecoursewillexaminethestructureand operation of the U.S. government as well as thedutiesandrightsofcitizenshipusingacurrenteventsapproach.Thecoursewillrequirestudentstoexaminemajor issues facingAmerican society in both currentandrecenthistoricalcontextsandtounderstandhowtheseissuesare/canberesolved.Usingtext,periodicalsand other resources, students will gain anunderstanding of the forces that have shaped thepoliticsandcultureoftheUnitedStatesasademocraticand multi-ethnic society. Common Core Reading andWriting skills will be addressed throughout thecurriculum.

280A.P.U.S.GOVERNMENTANDPOLITICSL4Credits:1(NCAAApproved)OPENTO:11thand12thgradestudents(Satisfies12thgradeCivicsgraduationrequirement)PREREQUISITES:Teacherrecommendationrequired.

Advanced Placement U.S. Government and Politicsprovidesanopportunityforhighlymotivatedstudentsto experience college-level instruction in civics andgovernment. The curriculum will give students ananalyticalandcriticalperspectiveongovernmentandpoliticsintheUnitedStates.Thecoursewillincludeastudy of both institutions that embody the Americangovernment system and the rationale behind thecreation of those institutions, ideas and values thathaveshapedAmericanpoliticsforthepast200+years.Students of AP U.S. Government will be required tocompleteasignificantamountofindependentwork.The materials and methods used in this course willenablestudentstoattainhighlevelsofachievementinsocial science skills and knowledge, while also

preparingthemtotaketheAdvancedPlacementExamadministeredbytheCollegeBoard.

11th&12thELECTIVEOPTIONSPSYCHOLOGYL1-250;L2-252;L3–254Credits:1(NCAAApproved)OPENTO:11thand12thgradePREREQUISITES:None

Thiscourseisdesignedtofacilitatetheunderstandingofhumanbehaviorthroughthestudyofpsychology;totracetheevolutionofpsychology;andtodemonstratehow psychology is applied to industry and otherinstitutions.It focuseson theconceptsofpersonality,emotional development, group processes andabnormalbehavior.CommonCoreReadingandWritingskillswillbeaddressedthroughoutthecurriculum.

294A.P.PSYCHOLOGYL4Credits:1(NCAAApproved)OPENTO:11thand12thgradePREREQUISITES:Teacherrecommendationrequired.

Advanced Placement Psychology provides anopportunity for highly motivated students toexperiencecollege-levelinstructioninpsychology.Thecurriculumincludesthesystematicandscientificstudyofbehavioralandmentalprocessofhumansandotheranimals. Because of the extent of the curriculum asignificant amount of independent work will berequired. The materials and methods used in thiscourse will enable students to attain high levels ofachievement in social science skills and knowledge,while also preparing them to take the AdvancedPlacement Psychology Examination administered bytheCollegeBoard

CONFLICTTHROUGHTHEAGESL1-235;L2-236;L3-237Credits:1(SemesterCourse–NCAAApproved)OPENTO:11thand12thgradePREREQUISITES:None

This course will examine the development of thescience/artofwarfarethroughouthumanhistory.Thecoursewill encourage students toanalyze thecausesand effects of war on society and also the impact ofindividual leadersonthecourseofwar.Furthermore,specificbattleswillbeexaminedaswellasthesocial,economic, and political impact of conflict. CommonCore Reading and Writing skills will be addressedthroughoutthecurriculum.

PHILOSOPHYL1-295;L2-296;L3-297Credits:.5(SemesterCourse)OPENTO:11thand12thgradePREREQUISITES:None

This coursewill introduce students to the approach,questions, and thought of theWestern philosophicaltradition.Thecoursewillexaminefourmajorconcepts:

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epistemology, metaphysics, ethics and existentialism.Studentswill be encouraged to critically analyze theworksofvariousphilosophersaswellastoshareanddeveloptheirownthoughts.CommonCoreReadingandWriting skills will be addressed throughout thecurriculum.

URBANAFFAIRSL1-287;L2-288;L3-289Credits:.5(SemesterCourse–NCAAApproved)OPENTO:11thand12thgradePREREQUISITES:None

The growth of the city and its impact on thedevelopmentoftheUnitedStateswillbestudiedwithspecial emphasis on how the city both reflects andinfluences the culture of our society. Particularattention is paid to crime, poverty, housing,transportation, education, government, and ethnicpopulations.Howcitiesandsuburbsinterrelateandthefutureroleofthecityinoursocietyarealsoexamined.Common Core Reading and Writing skills will beaddressedthroughoutthecurriculum.

WOMEN’SSTUDIESL1-245;L2-246;L3-247Credits:.5(SemesterCourse–NCAAApproved)OPENTO:11thand12thgradePREREQUISITES:None

Thiscoursewillbetaughtasaninterdisciplinarycoursedrawing upon literature, history, science, psychology,andsomelawtolookatourassumptionsaboutgenderandhowtheroleandstatusofwomenhaschangedasourbeliefsystemhaschanged.Itwillimpartawarenessof thehistoryandexperienceofAmericanwomenashalfthenation’spopulation.CommonCoreReadingandWriting skills will be addressed throughout thecurriculum.

SPECIALEDUCATION

INTRODUCTION

NHHS provides special education services for thosestudentswhohavebeendeterminedeligibleforspecialeducation by a planning and placement team (PPT).This instruction is based on the student’sindividualized education program (IEP) delivered intheleastrestrictiveenvironment.

RESOURCESUPPORT902–GR.9&10;905–GR.11&12CREDITS:0PREREQUISITES:SpecialEducationeligibilityasdeterminedbythePlanningandPlacementTeam

In this class, students will address their goals andobjectivesidentifiedontheirindividualizededucationplan.Thisclasshelpsstudentstoutilizestrategiesthatwill assist students in making progress on their IEP

goals and objectives in academic, behavioral, orsocial/emotionalareas.Timeintheresourceclassmayvary and is based on the needs of the student asdeterminedbytheplanningandplacementteam.

920LIFESKILLSCredits:1OPENTO:AllgradesPREREQUISITES:SpecialEducationeligibilityasdeterminedbythePlanningandPlacementTeam

In this class, studentswillworkwithstaff toaddresstheir goals and objectives as identified in theirindividualized education plan. This class preparesstudentstofunctionindependentlywithinasupportedenvironment.Selectingappropriatehousingandcaringfor their personal needsareexamples of units in thecurriculum. Students will gain knowledge of theircommunityandhowto locateandaccesscommunityresourcestoprepareforindependence.

926WORKEXPERIENCECredits:1OPENTO:11th&12thgradesPREREQUISITES:SpecialEducationeligibilityasdeterminedbythePlanningandPlacementTeam

This pass/fail course is designed to provide coursecredit for employment in order to meet transitionobjectives as identified in a student’s individualizededucationplan(IEP).Thestudentmayparticipateinanunpaid internship, or approved volunteer workexperience (Beyond 40 hours of community servicerequiredforgraduation)withsupport.

942LIFEAFTERHIGHSCHOOLCredits:1OPENTO:12thgradePREREQUISITES:SpecialEducationeligibilityasdeterminedbythePlanningandPlacementTeam

Unitsofstudyrelatedtothestudent’sunderstandingoftheir roles and responsibilities as adults in order tomeet transitionobjectivesas identified ina student’sindividualizededucationplan(IEP).Thestudentswillcompare different living arrangements and thecomponentsofhomemaintenance.Variousconsumerissues will also be explored such as householdbudgetingandemploymentskills.

ENGLISH/LANGUAGEARTSOPTIONS

994AFUNCTIONALAPPLIEDENGLISHCredits:1OPENTO:AllgradesPREREQUISITES:SpecialEducationeligibilityasdeterminedbythePlanningandPlacementTeam.

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experiences and independent living. Students in thisclasswillworkwithageappropriatematerialsatapacedictatedbytheirneeds.

994BFOUNDATIONALENGLISHICredits:1OPENTO:AllgradesPREREQUISITES:SpecialEducationeligibilityasdeterminedbythePlanningandPlacementTeam.

This course is for readers who are still working tounderstandtheplotstructureofstories.Studentswillbe reading materials at their instructional readinglevels.Itisalsoforstudentswhoareworkingonbasicwritingskills.Studentswillworkoncombiningsimplesentencestocreatesentencesthataremorecomplex.Theywillthenbeintroducedtoparagraphwriting.

994CFOUNDATIONALENGLISHIICredits:1OPENTO:AllgradesPREREQUISITES:SpecialEducationeligibilityasdeterminedbythePlanningandPlacementTeam.

This class presents the basic skills included in thecommon core. Students will be reading at variousreading levels as assessed by the special educationteacher. Studentswill be asked to read independenttexts as well as a shared class text, focusing onstrategiestoimprovereadingcomprehension.Studentswillalsofocusonwritingskills,workinguptomultipleparagraphwritingsamples.

MATHEMATICSOPTIONS

FUNCTIONALAPPLIEDMATHEMATICSI&III–941A;II–941BCredits:1OPENTO:AllgradesPREREQUISITES:SpecialEducationeligibilityasdeterminedbythePlanningandPlacementTeam.

Thismathematicscourseisdesignedtoenablestudentsdeveloptheirthinkingandproblemsolvingabilitiesastheyapply functionalmathematicsskills to simulatedandreallifesituations.

3305FOUNDATIONOFMATHEMATICSICredits:1OPENTO:AllgradesPREREQUISITES:SpecialEducationeligibilityasdeterminedbythePlanningandPlacementTeam.

Thiscourseisdesignedasanentry-levelmathematicscourse.This coursewill reinforcebasicmathematicalskillsthatarenecessaryforstudentsatthehighschoollevel.

3306FOUNDATIONOFMATHEMATICSIICredits:1OPENTO:AllgradesPREREQUISITES:SpecialEducationeligibilityasdeterminedbythePlanningandPlacementTeam.

This course is a continuation of Foundations inMathematics1andisdesignedforthosestudentswhoneeds additional support with basic mathematicaloperation before entering Consumer Mathematics orPreAlgebra.

WORLDLANGUAGEDEPARTMENT

INTRODUCTIONWorldLanguageclassesareofferedinChinese,French,Italian, Latin, and Spanish. Students are assigned toclassesaccordingtoyearsofachievement.Thefirsttwoyearsofeachlanguagestudyincludethebasicelementsof the language. Years three through five involvedirected and independent study in writing andconversation (modern languages), literature andculture.Inaddition,allcoursesincludeastudyoftheadvantages and usefulness of a world language intoday’sworld–beitforcommunicationorcareer.

The world language program offers students theopportunity to learn to communicate in a secondlanguage; todiscover therelevanceofothersocietiesandcultures,bothancientandmodern,totheirown;todevelop an understanding of the increasinglymulticultural society in which they live; and torecognizethepotentialuseofworldlanguagesinfuturecareers.

Placementintheworldlanguageprogramisbaseduponteacherrecommendationwhich,inturn,isbaseduponastudent’spotentialanddemonstratedabilityasreflectedingradesandachievement.Lowenrollmentinaparticularcoursemayresultincreationofclassesofmorethanonelevel.

CriteriaForAdvanced(L3)WorldLanguageClasses

It is the goal of the North Haven High SchoolWorldLanguageDepartmenttoofferworldlanguagecoursestostudentsbasedontheirneedsandabilities.Inorderto maintain the integrity of the advanced worldlanguage classes, certain criteria must be met by astudent before being assigned to an advanced (L3)section.

Grade9:The following criteria will be utilized to determineadvancedlevelplacement.Thestudentmust:• berecommendedforadvancedlevelplacement

bytheeighthgradeteacher• successfullycompleteseventhandeighthgrade

language• achievegoalontheCMTreadingsection• demonstrateabilitytoworkindependently• demonstratecriticalthinkingandproblem

solvingskills• successfullyparticipateinlargeandsmallgroup

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Grade10-12:Prerequisites: In order to be placed in an L3 worldlanguageclassastudentmustberecommendedbythecurrentworldlanguageteacher.

Expectations: Level 3 World Language students areexpectedto:• possesssuperiorreading,listening

comprehensionandwritingskills.• exhibitafacilityformasteringgrammatical

conceptsquicklyandthoroughly.• displaytheabilitytobuildanduseanextensive

vocabularyinthetargetlanguage.• participateinclassroomactivitiesconductedin

thetargetlanguage(exceptLatin).• communicateinthetargetlanguageatthe

appropriatelevel.• produceacomprehensiveandlogicalwritten

passageasrequiredbytheinstructorusingappropriategrammarandvocabulary.

• demonstrateawillingnesstolearnandtoworkdiligentlyonchallengingassignments.

FRENCHI,ITALIANI,SPANISHIL2/L3FR-500/501;IT-520/521;SP-560/561Credits:1(NCAAApproved)OPENTO:AllgradesasanelectivePREREQUISITES:None

Thesecourses introducestudents to the fundamentalsounds,structures,patternsandsymbolsoftheworldlanguage,whichwillenablethemtoacquireelementarylistening, speaking, reading, and writing skills in thelanguage.Dailyin-classactivitiesdevelopafamiliaritywith speaking and listening skills while reading andwriting activities at this level emphasize the crucialrelationshipbetweenthespokenwordandthewrittenword. Vocabulary and grammar are presentedfunctionally,notasanendinthemselves,throughtheuse of dialogues, sentence patterns, and practiceexercises.Studentsalsobegintostudythegeographyofthelandsandthecultureofthosepeoplesrelevanttothe world language. Ample provision is made forstudents to pursue individual interests and needswithintheconfinesofelementarystudy.

FRENCHII,ITALIANII,SPANISHIIL1/L2/L3FR-502/503/504;IT-522/523/524;SP-562/563/564Credits:1(NCAAApproved)OPENTO:AllgradesasanelectivePREREQUISITES:Successfulcompletionofthefirstyearofthelanguage.Placementwillbedeterminedbyteacherrecommendation.

Thesecoursesbuilduponthegroundworklaidbythefirst year offerings. Communication in the worldlanguage becomes a more realizable, hence activelysoughtobjective.Classactivitiesfocusonbasicdialogueand sentence structure, vocabulary expansion

activities, and an increased reliance on reading andwritingtodevelopfurtherthebasicskillsintroducedinthefirstyear.Amorethoroughandexpandedstudyoftherelevantcultureswillpromoteheightenedstudentsensitivitytothevaluesandbehaviorsofthatculture’speoples.FRENCHIII,ITALIANIII,SPANISHIIIL1/L2/L3FR-505/506/508;IT-525/526/528;SP-565/566/568Credits:1(NCAAApproved)OPENTO:10th,11th,12thgradeelectivePREREQUISITES:Successfulcompletionofthesecondyearofthelanguage.Placementwillbedeterminedbyteacherrecommendation.

These courses consist of a reinforcement of thosefundamentalskillsfirstlearnedinthefirstandsecondyearcourses.Greateremphasisisputonthestudent’sability to use the target language effectively as aprimarymeans of communication.Oral classwork isconductedinthetargetlanguageandextensivereadingandwritingexercisesfurtherhelpthestudentmasterthe basics of the language. Students continue toencounter the culture and customs of those peoplerelevant to the language,with increased attention torecognizingachievementsoffamouspeopleinthearts,music,literature,science,etc.Anevenwiderspectrumof individual student needs and interests can beaccommodatedatthislevel.

FRENCHIV,ITALIANIV,SPANISHIVL2/L3FR-510/512;IT-530/532;SP-570/572Credits:1(NCAAApproved)OPENTO:11th,12thgradeelectivePREREQUISITES: Successful completion of the thirdyearofthelanguage.Placementwillbedeterminedbyteacherrecommendation.

Thesecoursesintroducestudentstoliteraturethroughplays, novels, and short stories. Increasing emphasiswillbeplacedondiscussionsandwritinginthetargetlanguage. Provisions will be made for individualinterests and needs through special projects andactivities.

LATINIL2–540;L3–541Credits:1(NCAAApproved)OPENTO:AllgradesasanelectivePREREQUISITES:None

LatinIintroducesstudentstobasicLatinvocabularyandgrammar,byemphasizingEnglishderivativesandEnglishsentencestructure.StudentsreadandtranslatebasicLatinpassagesandbecomefamiliarwithRomanculture,mythology,andhistory.

LATINIIL2–542;L3–544Credits:1(NCAAApproved)OPENTO:AllgradesasanelectivePREREQUISITES:SuccessfulcompletionofLatinI.

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Placementdeterminedbyteacherrecommendation.LatinIIreinforcesthefundamentalskillsofvocabularyacquisition and grammar awareness. Emphasis isplacedonrefininggrammarandsyntax,bothinLatinand in English. Students continue to study Romancultureandhistory.

LATINIIIL2–546;L3–548Credits:1(NCAAApproved)OPENTO:10th,11th,12thgradeelectivePREREQUISITES:SuccessfulcompletionofLatinII;Placementdeterminedbyteacherrecommendation.

LatinIIIstudentsreadselectionsfromLatinauthors,suchasMartial,Catullus,Plautus,andCicero.Theyalsostudythetimesinwhichtheylivedandwrote.Studentslearngrammaticalitems,figuresofspeech,andthevocabularynecessaryforcomprehendingtheseauthors.Inaddition,studentswillinvestigatethegeographyandmonumentsofRome.

LATINIVL2–550;L3–552Credits:1(NCAAApproved)OPENTO:12thgradeelectivePREREQUISITES:SuccessfulcompletionofLatinIII.Placementdeterminedbyteacherrecommendation.

LatinIVstudentsreadselectionsfromVergil’sAeneid(BooksI,II, IV&VI) inLatinandtheentireAeneidinEnglish.Studentsstudytheepictradition,mythologicalbackground,andAugustanAge.

FRENCHV,ITALIAN,SPANISHVL2/L3FR-513/514;IT-533/534;SP–573/574Credits:1(NCAAApproved)OPENTO:12thgradeelectivePREREQUISITES:Completionofthefourthyearofthelanguage.Placementwillbedeterminedbyteacherrecommendation.

These courses are designed to reinforce the skills oflistening, speaking, reading, and writing through acomprehensive use of the language. Coursematerialswillbechosenaccordingtotheneedsandinterestsofthestudents.Provisionswillalsobemadeforindividualprojectsandactivities.

**EARNCOLLEGECREDIT**

UCONNEARLYCREDITEXPERIENCE(ECE)L4Italian-5300;Spanish-5600OPENTO:Grade12studentswhohavecompleted3yearsofcontinuoushighschoolstudyofthesamelanguageREQUIREMENT:Thereisa$125feeassociatedwiththiscourseforstudentswhowanttoearn3collegecreditsfromtheUniversityofConnecticut.

The UConn Early College Experience (ECE) is aconcurrentenrollmentprogramthatallowsmotivatedhigh school students to take UConn courses at theirhigh schools for both high school and college credit.

EverycoursetakenthroughUConnECEisequivalenttothe same course at the University of Connecticut.Studentsbenefitby takingcollegecourses inawarmsettingthatisbothfamiliarandconducivetolearning.ThesecourseswillofferItalianorSpanishstudentsanopportunitytoearncollegecreditbyfocusingoncomposition, reading and conversation. Studentswillstudy culture through fiction, non-fiction, journalismandfilm.Studentswilldiscussandwritecompositionsabouttopicsrelatedtoreadings.

FormoreinformationontheUConnECEdual-enrollmentprogram,pleasevisit:http://ece.uconn.edu/index.php.

INTRODUCTIONTOCHINESEL2–582;L3–583Credits:1(NCAAApproved)OPENTO:AllgradesasanelectivePREREQUISITES:none

This course introduces students to the fundamentalstructures, pronunciation patterns, tones andcharactersofMandarinChinesewhichwillenablethemtoacquireelementarylistening,speaking,readingandwritingskillsinthelanguage.Studentswillalsostudythe geography of the lands where the language isspokenandbeexposedtotheChineseculture.

CHINESEIIL2–584;L3-585Credits:1(NCAAApproved)OPENTO:10th,11th,12thgradeornativespeakerPREREQUISITES:SuccessfulcompletionofIntroductiontoChineseoranativespeaker.

Students will continue work on Chinese grammar,pronunciation,vocabulary,andapproximatelydoubletheirknowledgeofvocabularyandcharacters.Studentsareable to readandwrite shortpassageson familiarandpersonaltopics.

CHINESEIIIL2–586;L3-587Credits:1(NCAAApproved)OPENTO:11th,12thgradeornativespeakerPREREQUISITES:SuccessfulcompletionofChineseIIoranativespeaker.

This course provides students the opportunity toexpand their oral and written skills in Chinese.Studentswillcontinuetobuildvocabularywithatleast250additionalChinesecharacters.Studentswillbeabletoreadshortstories,write3to5paragraphessaysanddiscussdaily lifetopics.ThestudyofChinesehistory,geographyandcultureremainsanintegralpartoftheclass.

CHINESEIVL2–589;L3-589HCredits:1(NCAAApproved)OPENTO:11th,12thgradeornativespeakerPREREQUISITES:SuccessfulcompletionofChineseIIIoranativespeaker.

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ThiscourseprovidesstudentswiththeopportunitytoexpandtheiroralandwrittenknowledgeofChinese.Itenables them to able to continue developing theircommunication skills using Chinese through therigorous study of language structure, languagefunction, and related cultural knowledge. Studentshave the opportunity to practice listening, speaking,reading and writing skills. Students also continue tobuild vocabulary with the addition of 250-300 newChinesecharactersandwrite3-4paragraphessays.Inaddition,thestudyofChinesehistory,geography,andcultureremainanintegralpartofthecourse.

580ETYMOLOGYL2Credits:.5(SemesterCourse)OPENTO:AllgradesasanelectivePREREQUISITES:None

Etymology,initsbroadestsense,meansthehistoryofwords. The goal of this course is to help studentsimprove their English vocabulary by teaching themskillsinrecognizingwordroots,prefixes,suffixes,andteaching themword ancestries. Emphasiswill be onLatinandGreekelementsinEnglishvocabulary,sincethese two languages provide the major sources ofEnglishwords.

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APPENDIXA

CAREERCLUSTERSEQUENCES

Thefollowingisaninterdisciplinarylistingofcoursesrecommendedforstudentsinthevariouscareerclusters.Itsfocusistopreparestudentswiththeskillsandbackgroundnecessaryforentranceintoaspecializedinstitutionofhighereducationorfordirectentranceintotheircareerfield.Duringyourannualmeetingwithyourschoolcounseloryoumaywanttodiscussappropriatecourseofferingsinrelationtocareerinterests.

AgricultureFoodandNaturalResources-careersintheproduction,processing,marketing,distribution,financing,anddevelopmentofagriculturalcommoditiesandresources.

BotanyEnvironmentalScienceTransportationConstructionSystemsManufacturingSystemsIntrotoBusinessConceptsandCareers

BusinessManagementAccountingIandIIPersonalFinanceAdvancedPersonalFinanceMarketingEconomicsBiology

PhysicsMathematicsGlobalIssuesChemistryComputerKeyboarding&Applications

English

ArchitectureandConstruction-careersindesigning,planning,managing,buildingandmaintainingthephysicalinfrastructureenvironment.

BusinessManagementHousingandInteriorDesignPhotographyI&IIMediaProductionAdvancedMediaIntroductiontoEngineeringPrinciplesofWoodTechnologyEngineering

ComputerAidedDrawing&Design

ComputerAidedDrawing&DesignII

Robotics/AutomationConstructionSystemsManufacturingSystemsBasicHomeRepair

CareersinArtDigitalDesignMathematicsComputerSciencePhysicsL2/L3HousingandInteriorDesign

Arts,A/VTechnologyandCommunications-careersindesigning,producing,exhibiting,performing,writing,andpublishingmultimediacontent.

CareersinArtDrawingandPaintingI&IICeramicDesignPhotographyI&IIDigitalDesignAnimationComputerKeyboardingandApplications

AdvancedComputerConceptsFashionManagementContemporaryBusinessLaw

HousingandInteriorDesignMediaProductionTVSportsProductionBusinessofSportsAdvancedMediaComputerScienceChorusConcertChoirChorus“OneVoice”Women’sChorale“KeyofShe”ConcertBand

ChamberOrchestraJazzEnsembleJazzComboBrassQuintetIntroductiontoMusicTheoryCreativeWritingJournalismTheatreI&IIFilmStudiesAllWorldLanguagesPsychology

Business,ManagementandAdministration-careersinplanning,organizing,directingandevaluatingbusinessfunctionsessentialtoefficientandproductivebusinessoperations.

IntrotoBusinessConceptsandCareers

PersonalFinanceAdvancedPersonalFinanceContemporaryBusinessLawComputerKeyboardingandApplications

AdvancedComputerConcepts

AccountingI&IIEconomicsMarketingInternationalBusinessFashionMerchandisingBusinessManagementBusinessofSportsJournalism

AllWorldLanguagesStatisticsComputerSciencePsychologyMathematicsConsumerMathGlobalIssues

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EducationandTraining-careersinplanning,managingandprovidingeducationandtrainingservicesandrelatedlearningsupportservices.

DiscoveringChildrenChildDevelopmentIChildDevelopmentIIInd.StudyChildDev.LabFoodsandNutrition

ComputerKeyboardingandApplications

AdvancedComputerConceptsPsychologyMathematics

JournalismAllWorldLanguagesU.S.HistoryPhilosophyUrbanAffairs

Finance-careersinservicesforfinancialandinvestmentplanning,banking,insurance,andbusinessfinancialmanagement.

IntrotoBusinessConceptsandCareers

PersonalFinanceAdvancedPersonalFinanceContemporaryBusinessLawEconomics

ComputerKeyboardingandApplications

AdvancedComputerConceptsAccountingI&IIMarketingInternationalBusiness

BusinessManagementFashionManagementStatisticsAllWorldLanguagesPsychologyMathematics

GovernmentandPublicAdministration-careersuniquetogovernment,includinggovernance,nationalsecurity,regulation,andmanagementandadministrationatthelocal,state,andfederallevels.

InternationalBusinessComputerKeyboardingandApplications

AdvancedComputerConceptsContemporaryBusinessLawAllWorldLanguages

StatisticsEconomicsPsychologyWorldHistoryGlobalIssuesHumanities

CivicsPhilosophyUrbanAffairsEnvironmentalScienceMathematicsEnglish

HealthScience-careersinplanning,managing,andprovidingtherapeuticservices,diagnosticservices,healthinformatics,supportservices,andbiotechnologyresearchanddevelopment.

ComputerKeyboardingandApplications

AdvancedComputerConceptsContemporaryBusinessLawFoodsandNutritionAllWorldLanguagesStatistics

ChemistryPhysicsBiologyHumanAnatomyEconomicsEnvironmentalScienceBotany

Medical/HealthCareersPsychologyUrbanAffairsCivicsMathematicsProjectAdventure/HealthSportsManagement

HospitalityandTourism-careersinthemanagement,marketingandoperationsofrestaurantsandotherfoodservices,lodging,attractions,recreationeventsandtravelrelatedservices.

PersonalFinanceAdvancedPersonalFinanceIntrotoBusinessConceptsandCareersContemporaryBus.LawComputerKeyboardingandApplications

AdvancedComputerConceptsAccountingI&IIEconomicsMarketingInternationalBusinessFashionManagementBusinessManagement

Housing&InteriorDesignFoodsandNutritionCulinaryArtsBakingI&IIWorldLanguagesEnglish

HumanServices-careersthatprepareindividualsforemploymentthatrelatestofamiliesandhumanneeds.

DiscoveringChildrenChildDevelopmentI&IIPsychology

Women’sStudiesUrbanAffairsPersonalFinance

AdvancedPersonalFinanceMedical/HealthCareers

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InformationTechnology-entrylevel,technical,andprofessionalcareersrelatedtothedesign,development,supportandmanagementofhardware,software,multimedia,andsystemsintegrationservices.

MathematicsCADDRoboticsEngineering

DigitalDesignComputerKeyboardingandApplications

AdvancedComputerConcepts

ComputerScienceMediaProductionTVSportsProductAdvancedMedia

Law,PublicSafetyandSecurity-careersinplanning,managing,andprovidinglegalaid,publicsafety,protectiveservicesandhomelandsecurity,includingprofessionalandtechnicalsupportservices.

WorldLanguageContemporaryBusinessLaw

Psychology Communications

Manufacturing-careersinplanning,managingandperformingtheprocessingofmaterialsintointermediateorfinalproducts,andrelatedprofessionalandtechnicalsupportactivities

MathematicsManufacturingSystems

ConstructionSystemsPrincipalsofWoodTech

InventionsEngineering

Marketing,SalesandService-careersinplanning,managing,andperformingmarketingactivitiestoreachorganizationalobjectives.

WorldLanguageMathematicsMarketingArtWorldofBusinessPersonalFinanceAdvancedPersonalFinance

IntrotoBusinessConceptsandCareers

ContemporaryBus.LawComputerKeyboardingandApplications

AdvancedComputerConceptsAccountingI&AccountingII

EconomicsMarketingInternationalBusinessFashionManagementBusinessManagementCreativeWriting

Science,Technology,EngineeringandMathematics(STEM)-careersinplanning,managing,andprovidingscientificresearchandprofessional/technicalservices,includingresearchanddevelopmentservices.

MathematicsComputerScienceBiologyMathematicsManufacturingSystemsConstructionSystemsPrincipalsofWoodTechInventions

EngineeringChemistryPhysicsAnatomy&PhysiologyEnvironmentalScienceMeteorologyAstronomyBotany

EngineeringComputerAidedDrafting&Design

ComputerKeyboardingandApplications

RoboticsConstructionSystems

Transportation,DistributionandLogistics-careersintheplanning,management,andmovementofpeople,materials,andgoodsbyroad,pipeline,air,railandwater,andrelatedprofessional/technicalsupportservices.

MathematicsCADDInventionsTransportationPrinciplesofWoodTechAutoTechI&IICommunicationsEngineeringRobotics/AutomationConstructionSystems

ManufacturingSystemsBasicHomeRepairPsychologyEnvironmentalScienceWorldofBusinessPersonalFinanceAdvancedPersonalFinanceIntrotoBusinessConceptsandCareers

ContemporaryBus.Law

ComputerKeyboardingandApplications

AdvancedComputerConceptsAccountingI&AccountingIIEconomicsMarketingInternationalBusinessBusinessManagementWorldLanguage

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APPENDIX B

NHHS Course Request Form – Grade 9

Student Name: (last) (first) (mi)

Student ID #:

Telephone #: (home) (summer)

MY REQUESTED SCHEDULE FOR NEXT YEAR

CORE COURSES

Department Course # Course Title Level Credit Teacher Signature

English English 9 1

Mathematics

Science Biology 1

Social Studies World History 1

Physical Ed. 800 Freshman PE 0.5

Career 7500 Student Success Seminar 0.25

Elective

Elective

Elective

Elective

Elective

I request to carry ________ total credits (6.75 minimum)

COURSES LISTED ABOVE SHOULD EQUAL DESIRED CREDITS FOR YOUR SCHEDULE

ALTERNATE ELECTIVES Please fill in all five (5) alternate elective choices. Alternate Elective

Alternate Elective

Alternate Elective

Alternate Elective

Alternate Elective

It is expected that you will take any course listed above if it appears in your schedule. Every effort will be made to provide you with your desired schedule.

REQUIREMENTS

Each student must carry a minimum of 6.75 credits. Responsibility for meeting graduation requirements lies with the student. It is understood that a student must meet the prerequisite of a course in which he/she enrolls. Students must enroll in courses/levels as indicated by the teacher signature above.

Student Signature: Parent/Guardian Signature:

Date: Parent/Guardian Email:

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NHHS Course Request Form – Grade 10

Student Name: (last) (first) (mi)

Student ID #:

Telephone #: (home) (summer)

MY REQUESTED SCHEDULE FOR NEXT YEAR

CORE COURSES

Department Course # Course Title Level Credit Teacher Signature

English English 10 or Humanities L3 1

Mathematics

Science Chemistry: Earth Systems 1

Social Studies Global Issues or Humanities L3 1

Physical Ed. and Health

808 Project Adventure OR 1 or 0.5/0.5

806 & 810 Sophomore PE & Health Elective

Elective

Elective

Elective

Elective

Elective

I request to carry ________ total credits (6.5 minimum)

COURSES LISTED ABOVE SHOULD EQUAL DESIRED CREDITS FOR YOUR SCHEDULE

ALTERNATE ELECTIVES Please fill in all five (5) alternate elective choices. Alternate Elective

Alternate Elective

Alternate Elective

Alternate Elective

Alternate Elective

It is expected that you will take any course listed above if it appears in your schedule. Every effort will be made to provide you with your desired schedule.

REQUIREMENTS

Each student must carry a minimum of 6.5 credits. Responsibility for meeting graduation requirements lies with the student. It is understood that a student must meet the prerequisite of a course in which he/she enrolls. Students must enroll in courses/levels as indicated by the teacher signature above.

Student Signature: Parent/Guardian Signature:

Date: Parent/Guardian Email:

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NHHS Course Request Form – Grade 11

Student Name: (last) (first) (mi)

Student ID #:

Telephone #: (home) (summer)

MY REQUESTED SCHEDULE FOR NEXT YEAR

CORE COURSES

Department Course #

Course Title Level Credit Teacher Signature

English English 11 or A.P. Lang/Comp L4 1

Mathematics

Science Chemistry: Earth Systems 1

Social Studies U.S. History or A.P. U.S. History L4 1

Physical Ed. 818 Junior PE 0.5

Elective

Elective

Elective

Elective

Elective

Elective

Elective

I request to carry ________ total credits (6.5 minimum)

COURSES LISTED ABOVE SHOULD EQUAL DESIRED CREDITS FOR YOUR SCHEDULE

ALTERNATE ELECTIVES Please fill in all five (5) alternate elective choices. Alternate Elective

Alternate Elective

Alternate Elective

Alternate Elective

Alternate Elective

It is expected that you will take any course listed above if it appears in your schedule. Every effort will be made to provide you with your desired schedule.

REQUIREMENTS Each student must carry a minimum of 6.5 credits. Responsibility for meeting graduation requirements lies with the student. It is understood that a student must meet the prerequisite of a course in which he/she enrolls. Students must enroll in courses/levels as indicated by the teacher signature above.

Student Signature: Parent/Guardian Signature:

Date: Parent/Guardian Email:

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NHHS Course Request Form – Grade 12

Student Name: (last) (first) (mi)

Student ID #:

Telephone #: (home) (summer)

MY REQUESTED SCHEDULE FOR NEXT YEAR

CORE COURSES

Department Course # Course Title Level Credit Teacher Signature

English

150 A.P. Literature L4 OR 4 1

140 or 141 Senior English OR 1 or 2 1

Elective: 0.5

Elective: 0.5

Alt. Elective: 0.5

Alt. Elective: 0.5

Mathematics

Science 1

Social Studies Civics, or A.P. U.S. Gov./Pol. L4 0.5 or 1

Elective

Elective

Elective

Elective

Elective

I request to carry ________ total credits (6.0 minimum)

COURSES LISTED ABOVE SHOULD EQUAL DESIRED CREDITS FOR YOUR SCHEDULE

ALTERNATE ELECTIVES Please fill in all five (5) alternate elective choices. Alternate Elective

Alternate Elective

Alternate Elective

Alternate Elective

Alternate Elective

It is expected that you will take any course listed above if it appears in your schedule. Every effort will be made to provide you with your desired schedule.

REQUIREMENTS

Each student must carry a minimum of 6.0 credits. Responsibility for meeting graduation requirements lies with the student. It is understood that a student must meet the prerequisite of a course in which he/she enrolls. Students must enroll in courses/levels as indicated by the teacher signature above.

Student Signature: Parent/Guardian Signature:

Date: Parent/Guardian Email:

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