Scheduling Faire 2015 Students Entering Grade 9 WELCOME PARENTS AND STUDENTS January 21, 2015.
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Scheduling Faire 2015 Students Entering Grade 9 WELCOME PARENTS AND STUDENTS January 21, 2015
Transcript of Scheduling Faire 2015 Students Entering Grade 9 WELCOME PARENTS AND STUDENTS January 21, 2015.
Scheduling Faire 2015
Students Entering Grade 9
WELCOME PARENTS AND STUDENTS
January 21, 2015
High School Counselors A-E Mr. Conwell
F-K Mr. Kean [email protected]
L-R Mrs. Marazza [email protected]
S-Z Mrs. Thorsen [email protected]
Mrs. Karen Brown [email protected]
Guidance Secretary (724) 861- 3002
Scheduling Process
Counselors met with students on January 20, 2015 to review Course of Studies, course offerings, scheduling process.
Students will schedule online at home starting tonight after the Scheduling Faire.
Counselors will meet individually with students before the end of the year to verify and finalize course selections.
Scheduling Process Continued
Students must select 8 credits.
Every effort will be made to give students electives selected. In the event that a requested course cannot be scheduled, student selected alternate courses will be scheduled.
If no alternates are selected, the electives will be selected by the principal or the counselor.
There will be no schedule changes after April 10, 2015.
Graduation RequirementsCourse Required Credits
English 4.5 Credits
Mathematics 3.0 Credits
Science(Biology, Chemistry, Physics)
3.0 Credits
Social Studies 4.0 Credits
Arts and Humanities 2.0 Credits
Health 0.5 Credits
Physical Education 2.0 Credits
Electives 5.0 Credits
Keystone Exams 1.0 Credits
Total 25.0 Credits
English & Communications IIAll students are required to select one (1) English course:
• English 9 – ENG250• Honors English 9 – ENG833
(must have an 82% in 8th grade English)
All students are required to select one (1) Communications II course:
• Communications II – ENG251• Honors Communications 2 – ENG834
(must have an 82% in 8th grade English)
Social Studies All students are required to take
Social Studies in 9th grade. Students may select from the following options:
US & PA Studies II – SST550 Honors US & PA Studies II – SST862 AP Human Geography – SST917
(must have an 85% or higher in USStudies I or US Studies)
Biology SelectionsHonors Biology (9 periods per cycle) – SCI530
Swimming opposite of lab, need 88% or higher in Life Science
Academic Biology (9 periods per cycle) – SCI544 Swimming opposite of lab, need 70% or higher in Life
Science
Academy Biology (9 periods per cycle) – SCI538Swimming opposite of lab, requires completion of Life Science
Math Selections
Honors Algebra II – MAT406(must have a 92% or higher in Algebra I)
Algebra II – MAT407
Algebra I – MAT401
Elective Courses
Students must select 2.5 credits of electives and must have a total of 8.0 credits for their 9th grade year.
Art
Drawing & Painting I - ART102 (0.5)
Drawing & Painting II - ART105 (0.5)
Sculptures & Crafts I - ART107 (0.5)
Sculptures & Crafts II - ART108 (0.5)
Jewelry I - ART115 (0.5)
Jewelry II – ART116 (0.5)
Business
Intro to Business - BUS150 (0.5)
Office Procedures I - BUS153 (0.5)
Office Procedures II - BUS154 (0.5)
Marketing Essentials - BUS184 (1.0) or BUS183 (0.5)
Microsoft Office Suite I & Web Tools - BUS171 (0.5)
Microsoft Office Suite II & Web Tools - BUS172 (0.5)
Computer Science Electives
Computer Programming & Robotics & Gaming I – COM209 (0.5 credits)
Robotics, Gaming & Computer Programming II – COM210 (0.5 credits)
Family Consumer Science Electives
• Family Consumer Science – FCS300 (0.5 credits)
• Fashion Strategies and Design – FCS314 (0.5 credits)
• Personal Fitness and Nutrition – FCS315 (0.5 credits)
English
Introduction to Journalism - ENG272 (1.0) Argument & Debate I - ENG277 (0.5)
Music
9th Grade Chorus - MUS454 (1.0) or MUS453 (0.5)
Band - MUS450 (1.0)
Jazz Band (Audition Required) - MUS457 (1.0)
Orchestra - MUS475 (1.0)
Technology Education Electives
• Foundations Lab - TED600 (1.0 credit)
OR select from the following:
• Electronics I - TED601 (0.5 credits)
• Manufacturing Tech I - TED604 (0.5 credits) • Energy, Power and Transportation I - TED606 (0.5
credits)
• Engineering Drawing - TED620 (0.5 credits)
• CAD & Engineering Design I – TED631 (0.5 credits)
World Languages
French I, II - WLG650, WLG652 (1.0)
German I, II - WLG660, WLG662 (1.0)
Spanish I, II - WLG670, WLG672 (1.0)
Japanese I, II - WLG680, WLG682 (1.0)
CWCTC• 9th grade students are allowed to attend Central
Westmoreland Career and Technical Center.
• Criteria for acceptance is a completed application to CWCTC and completion of Algebra I with a 70% or above.
• Acceptance will based on the above criteria and number of spaces available in each shop.
Air Force JROTC• "Develop citizens of character dedicated to
serving their nation and community”• Earn College Credits in High School
Aerospace Science Leadership Education
A Journey Into Aviation History Citizenship, Character, and Air Force Tradition
Science of Flight: A Gateway to New Horizons
Communication, Awareness, and Leadership
Cultural Studies: An Introduction to Global Awareness
Life Skills and Career Opportunities
Exploring Space: The High Frontier Principles of Management
JROTC Program Requirements
Weekly Uniform Wear and Drill (Marching)
Additional JROTC Courses
Aviation Honors Ground SchoolAdvanced Drill
Leadership Laboratory Activity (Summer)
Air Force JROTC Extracurricular Activities
• Leadership Opportunities
• Color Guard and Drill Teams
• Kitty Hawk Air Society• Academic Bowl
(SAT/ACT)• Field Trips• Orienteering• Air Rifle Competition
Teams• Model Rocketry &
Radio Controlled Aircraft Clubs
• Flight Simulators • Community Service
Projects• Fitness Competitions• Mentoring/outreach to
middle schools
College and Career Pathways
Please visit the High School Guidance website for more information about the College and Career Pathways.
Norwin electives are matched with the 16 pathways to help students choose electives which would be beneficial for their career interests.
http://www.norwinsd.org/Page/4725
Sample Schedule #1
Pd Subject Instructor Room Days Term
HR Homeroom Agnew 249 123456 Year
01 Academy Bio Showman 221 123456 Year
02 Academy Bio. Lab
Showman Pool 1-3-5 Year
02 Swimming Morgan 104 2-4-6 Year
03 US & PA II Waldron 222 123456 Year
04 Algebra I Pruszenski 239 123456 Year
05 Fam Con Sci Jurich 142 123456 Sem 1
05 Comm. II Brentzel 218 123456 Sem 2
06 Chorus 9 McCurdy 313 123456 Year
07 Sculp/Craft I Roberts 117 123456 Sem 1
07 Micro Off I Aftanas 124 123456 Sem 2
08 English 9 Boyd 214 123456 Year
Sample Schedule #2
Pd Subject Instructor Room Days Term
HR Homeroom Agnew 249 123456 Year
01 Algebra II (H)
Brozeski 233 123456 Year
02 Biology (H) Lloyd 202 123456 Year
03 Biology Lab Lloyd 202 1-3-5 Year
03 Swimming Dankovich Pool 2-4-6 Year
04 US & PA II Davis 227 123456 Year
05 Chorus 9 McCurdy 313 123456 Year
06 Spanish I Connelly 137 123456 Year
07 Comm. II (H) Brentzel 218 123456 Sem 1
07 Sculp/Craft I Roberts 117 123456 Sem 2
08 English 9 (H) Amic 244 123456 Year
Keystone Exams
The Keystone Exams are end-of-course assessments designed to evaluate proficiency in academic content. Beginning with the Class of 2017, students must demonstrate proficiency in: Algebra I Biology – at the conclusion of the course (9th grade) Literature – at the conclusion of the course
(10th grade)
Keystone Exams
Students are to be proficient or advanced in these subject areas. If a student fails to reach at least the proficient status, they must retake the test during the school year and remediation will be offered to help students become proficient.
The PA Department of Education has made the Keystone Exams part of the state graduation requirements.
Keystone Exams
1 Credit Awarded Biology - .33 credit Literature - .33 credit Algebra I - .34 credit
Grades Assigned 3rd Grading Term of Senior Year Advanced - 100% Proficient - 91% Basic - 81% Below Basic - 69%
Course Selection Deadline
April 10, 2015No Schedule Changes
After This Date
Looking Ahead (Grades 10-12)
Course offerings will include: College in the High School courses through
Adams University, Rochester Institute of Technology, Seton Hill University, and the University of Pittsburgh
Dual Enrollment courses through Indiana University of PA and WCCC
AP Course selections
All of these options provide students with the opportunity to earn college credits while enrolled in high school.
Online Courses Beyond the School Day
Online courses delivered by teachers in the WIU Consortium, including Norwin teachers
Intended for students with full schedules (8 periods) who want to accelerate learning
Yearlong Course Fee $315/Semester Course Fee $215 (Fee may change for 2015-2016)
Student must have access to a computer and high speed internet access
Examples A student with a full schedule is taking online Microsoft
Office I so that she can schedule Microsoft Office II next year.
A student with a full schedule who is taking several AP courses is also interested in environmental sciences and elects to take online ecology
Web Resources Norwin High School Guidance Websitehttp://www.norwinsd.org/Page/93
Program of Studies Booklet This PowerPoint Scheduling Selection Forms College and Career Resources Testing Information Contact Information Advanced Placement
Norwin High School Student Handbook – located on the High School website
Scheduling Online Students will access Skyward Student-Family
Access via the web at https://student.norwinsd.org
Enter username and password. The login must be the STUDENT’S username and password. Parent accounts are not able to select courses. If your child does not remember his/her username or password he/she will need to visit the guidance office to request that information.
Online Scheduling
Once you have logged in, click on Schedule on the left hand side of the screen. If you do not see this option, verify that you are logged in as the student.
Online Scheduling
Once the screen changes, you will see Request Courses for 2015-2016 in Norwin High School on the top right side. Click on this link to begin requesting courses for the 2015-2016 school year.
Online SchedulingTo add a course, make sure Request Courses is in black bold type. To request a course, highlight the course in the left column and click the Add Course button. The highlighted course information is copied to the box on the right side of the screen. Courses listed in the box on the right side are the courses you are requesting for the next school year.
Online SchedulingOnline SchedulingIf you need to delete a course, highlight the course in the right column and click Remove Course. The course will be removed from your selections
Online Scheduling Once you have finished selecting courses, click on the
Alternates tab that is at the top of the scheduling screen. Request Alternates should be in black bold type. All students must add two alternate course selections, but can add up to four.
Alternate course selections are added in the same way as the other courses are added.
Alternate courses are numbered in priority order so please be certain to verify that the priority number (1, 2, 3, 4) corresponds with your choice alternatives. Alternate course selections are used when your first choices are already filled or cannot be accommodated in your schedule.
Online Scheduling
Online SchedulingOnce you have made your course selections, please
review your selections to make sure there is an R next to all requested courses and make sure there are numbers next to your alternate courses.
When finished, logout of the system
Knight’s Café
At the conclusion of this presentation, you can purchase refreshments available at the Knight’s Café.
The Knight’s Café is run and sponsored by our Life Skills teachers and students.
