scheduling orientation 2014 students entering grade 9 welcome students january 15, 2014
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Scheduling Orientation 2014
Students Entering Grade 9
WELCOME STUDENTS
January 15, 2014
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
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
Graduation Project 0.5 Credits
Keystone Exams 1.0 Credits
Total 25.5 Credits
English and Social Studies
All students are required to take the following courses: English 9 – ENG250 Communications II – ENG251 US & PA II – SST550
Gifted Support Classes Students who are a part of SOAR
have the option to take these courses in place of the required English and Social Studies course: SOAR English 9 - ENG831 SOAR Communications II - ENG832 SOAR US & PA II - SST861
Biology SelectionsHonors Biology (9 periods per cycle) – SCI530
(Swimming opposite lab)
Academic Biology (9 periods per cycle) – SCI544
(Swimming opposite lab)
Applied Biology (6 periods per cycle) – SCI505(Swimming for semester)
Math Selections
Honors Algebra II – MAT406
Algebra II – MAT407
Algebra I – MAT401
Elective Courses
Students may select:
2.5 credits if they schedule Honors or Academic Biology
or3.0 credits if they schedule Applied Biology
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
Robotics & Computer Programming I - COM205 (0.5 credits) Robotics & Computer Programming II – COM206 (0.5 credits)
Family Consumer Science Family Consumer Science - FCS300 (0.5 credits)
English
Introduction to Journalism - ENG272 (1.0)
Argument & Debate I - ENG277 (0.5)
MusicMusic
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
Foundations Lab - TED600 (1.0)
OR select from the following:
Electronics I - TED601 (0.5)
Manufacturing Tech I - TED604 (0.5)
Energy, Power and Transportation - TED606 (0.5)
Engineering Drawing - TED621 (1.0), TED620 (0.5)
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)
CWCTCCWCTC 99thth grade students will be allowed to attend grade students will be allowed to attend
Central Westmoreland Career and Technical Central Westmoreland Career and Technical Center.Center. Criteria to attend:Criteria to attend:
70% Grade Point Average70% Grade Point Average Meets District Attendance RequirementsMeets District Attendance Requirements Good BehaviorGood Behavior Attend a CWCTC information session or tourAttend a CWCTC information session or tour Review Career Path Information with counselorReview Career Path Information with counselor
Acceptance will based on the above criteria Acceptance will based on the above criteria and number of spaces available in each shop.and number of spaces available in each shop.
Air Force JROTCAir Force JROTC 4-year program with minimum 120 contact hours per year4-year program with minimum 120 contact hours per year Turn-key support, including technologyTurn-key support, including technology Schools must teach AF-provided curriculumSchools must teach AF-provided curriculum 40/40/20 combination of 40/40/20 combination of
Aerospace Science (AS), Leadership Education (LE) & Aerospace Science (AS), Leadership Education (LE) & WellnessWellness
Aerospace Science Leadership Education
A Journey Into Aviation History Citizenship, Character, and Air Force Tradition
The Science of Flight Communication, Awareness and Leadership
Cultural Studies: An Introduction to Global Awareness
Life Skills and Career Opportunities
Astronomy/ Exploration of Space Principles of Management
Management of the Cadet Corps National Endowment for Financial Education (NEFE)
Aviation Honors Ground School
Survival
Air Force JROTC Air Force JROTC Extracurricular ActivitiesExtracurricular Activities
Color Guard and Drill TeamsColor Guard and Drill Teams Kitty Hawk Air SocietyKitty Hawk Air Society Academic Bowl (SAT/ACT)Academic Bowl (SAT/ACT) Curriculum In Action (Field Curriculum In Action (Field
Trips)Trips) STEM kitsSTEM kits OrienteeringOrienteering Newsletters/website/AV Newsletters/website/AV
squadsquad Air Rifle Competition TeamsAir Rifle Competition Teams Model Rocketry & Radio Model Rocketry & Radio
Controlled Aircraft ClubsControlled Aircraft Clubs Incentive flights in civilian Incentive flights in civilian
and CAP aircraftand CAP aircraft
CyberPatriot: Air Force CyberPatriot: Air Force Association sponsored on-line Association sponsored on-line network-defense competition network-defense competition
Aviation Ground SchoolAviation Ground School Survival TrainingSurvival Training MarksmanshipMarksmanship Flight Simulators in Flight Simulators in
ClassroomsClassrooms Community Service ProjectsCommunity Service Projects Fitness competitionsFitness competitions Mentoring/outreach to middle Mentoring/outreach to middle
schoolsschools
*All programs are optional & require principal approval
Air Force JROTC Optional Air Force JROTC Optional Summer ProgramsSummer Programs
Summer Leadership School (SLS)Summer Leadership School (SLS) Unit-hosted camps typically held for 1 week Unit-hosted camps typically held for 1 week
during summer; during summer; They are not boot camp --They are not boot camp --They are a reward! They are a reward!
Teach team building and instill self-confidence Teach team building and instill self-confidence Locally-determined focus: drill, STEM, leadership Locally-determined focus: drill, STEM, leadership
and moreand more Your unit may attend an SLS hosted by another Your unit may attend an SLS hosted by another
unit with school permissionunit with school permission Partially/Totally funded by Air ForcePartially/Totally funded by Air Force
Other Service JROTC/Civil Air Patrol CampsOther Service JROTC/Civil Air Patrol Camps Top cadets may compete to attend other STEM Top cadets may compete to attend other STEM
and leadership camps and leadership camps
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 Applied Bio Woitkowiak 221 123456 Year
02 Swimming Morgan Pool 123456 Sem 1
02 Intro Elect Warden 104 123456 Sem 2
03 US & PA II Waldron 222 123456 Year
04 Geometry Nanassy 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 Mihalov 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 Brentzel 218 123456 Sem 1
07 Sculp/Craft I Roberts 117 123456 Sem 2
08 English 9 Amic 244 123456 Year
Keystones – Grade 11
1 Credit Awarded Literature - .33 credit Biology - .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 16, 2014No Schedule Changes
After This Date
Web Resources Norwin High School Guidance WebsiteNorwin High School Guidance Websitehttp://www.norwinsd.org/domain/44
Program of Studies Booklet This PowerPoint Scheduling Selection Forms College and Career Resources Testing Information Contact Information
Norwin High School Student Handbookhttp://www.norwinsd.org/domain/40
Secondary Information (AP, College in High School, CWCTC Link)
http://www.norwinsd.org/domain/1171
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 SchedulingOnline Scheduling
When logging on to your Skyward When logging on to your Skyward account, 8account, 8thth grade students will need grade students will need to change over to the high school. to change over to the high school. To do this, use the pull down menu To do this, use the pull down menu at the top of the screen and select at the top of the screen and select “Norwin High School”.“Norwin High School”.
Online Scheduling
Once you have logged in, click on Courses for 2014-2015 under the Course Requests heading on the left hand side of the screen. If you do not see this option, verify that you are logged in as thestudent.
Online Scheduling
Once the screen changes you will see a series of tabs across the top of the screen; click on Update Requests to add courses to your schedule.
Online Scheduling To add 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 next school year.
Online Scheduling If you need to delete a course, highlight the
course in the right column and click Remove Course (at the bottom of the column).The course will be removed from your selections
Online Scheduling Once you have finished selecting courses, click on
the Alternates tab that is across the top of the screen. 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) 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 Scheduling Once you have completed all course selections and
alternate selections, click on the Selected tab to view all courses added. This will provide you with an overview of your course choices for next school year.
When finished, logout of the system
Scheduling FaireScheduling Faire
The Scheduling Faire will be on The Scheduling Faire will be on Thursday, January 16Thursday, January 16thth from 6:00 – from 6:00 – 8:00 pm in the High School 8:00 pm in the High School Auditorium. Hope to see you there!Auditorium. Hope to see you there!