1. SCHEDULING ORIENTATION 2015 STUDENTS ENTERING GRADE 9 JANUARY 20, 2015

2. HIGH SCHOOL COUNSELORS A-E Mr. Conwell dconwell@norwinsd.org F-K Mr. Kean wkean@norwinsd.org L-R Mrs. Marazza mmarazza@norwinsd.org S-Z Mrs. Thorsen kthorsen@norwinsd.org Mrs. Karen Brown kbrown@norwinsd.org Guidance Secretary (724) 861- 3002

3. GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS CourseRequired Credits English4.5 Credits Mathematics3.0 Credits Science (Biology, Chemistry, Physics) 3.0 Credits Social Studies4.0 Credits Arts and Humanities2.0 Credits Health0.5 Credits Physical Education2.0 Credits Electives5.0 Credits Keystone Exams1.0 Credits Total25.0 Credits

4. ENGLISH & COMMUNICATIONS 2 All students are required to select one (1) English course: English 9 – ENG250 Honors English 9 – ENG833 (must have an 82% in 8 th grade English) All students are required to select one (1) Communications 2 course: Communications 2 – ENG251 Honors Communications 2 – ENG834 (must have an 82% in 8 th grade English)

5. SOCIAL STUDIES All students are required to select one (1) Social Studies course from the following options: US & PA 2 – SST550 Honors US & PA 2 – SST862 (must have an 82% in US & PA Studies 1 or US Studies) AP Human Geography – SST917 (must have an 85% in US & PA Studies I or US Studies)

6. BIOLOGY Honors Biology (9 periods per cycle) – SCI530 Need 88% or above in Life Science Academic Biology (9 periods per cycle) – SCI544 Need 70% or above in Life Science Academy Biology (9 periods per cycle) – SCI538 Requires completion of Life Science *All Biology course numbers include swimming

7. MATH Honors Algebra II – MAT406 Algebra II – MAT407 Algebra I – MAT401

8. ELECTIVE COURSES Students will select 2.5 credits of Elective Courses and all students are required to schedule 8.0 credits for their 9 th grade year

9. ART ELECTIVES Drawing & Painting I - ART102 (0.5 credits) Drawing & Painting II - ART105 (0.5 credits) Sculptures & Crafts I - ART107 (0.5 credits) Sculptures & Crafts II - ART108 (0.5 credits) Jewelry I - ART115 (0.5 credits) Jewelry II – ART116 (0.5 credits)

10. BUSINESS ELECTIVES Intro to Business - BUS150 (0.5 credits) Office Procedures I - BUS153 (0.5 credits) Office Procedures II - BUS154 (0.5 credits) Marketing Essentials - BUS184 (1.0 credit) or BUS183 (0.5 credits) Microsoft Office Suite I & Web Tools - BUS171 (0.5 credits) Microsoft Office Suite II & Web Tools - BUS172 (0.5 credits)

11. COMPUTER SCIENCE ELECTIVES Computer Programming & Robotics & Gaming I – COM209 (0.5 credits) Robotics, Gaming & Computer Programming II – COM210 (0.5 credits)

12. 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)

13. ENGLISH ELECTIVES Introduction to Journalism - ENG272 (1.0 credit) Argument & Debate I - ENG277 (0.5 credits)

14. MUSIC ELECTIVES 9 th Grade Chorus - MUS454 (1.0 credit) or MUS453 (0.5 credits) Band - MUS450 (1.0 credit) Jazz Band (Audition Required) - MUS457 (1.0 credit) Orchestra - MUS475 (1.0 credit)

15. 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)

16. WORLD LANGUAGES French I, II - WLG650, WLG652 (1.0 credit) German I, II - WLG660, WLG662 (1.0 credit) Spanish I, II - WLG670, WLG672 (1.0 credit) Japanese I, II - WLG680, WLG682 (1.0 credit)

17. CWCTC 9 th 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.

18. AIR FORCE JROTC "Develop citizens of character dedicated to serving their nation and community” Earn College Credits in High School Aerospace ScienceLeadership Education A Journey Into Aviation HistoryCitizenship, Character, and Air Force Tradition Science of Flight: A Gateway to New HorizonsCommunication, Awareness, and Leadership Cultural Studies: An Introduction to Global Awareness Life Skills and Career Opportunities Exploring Space: The High FrontierPrinciples of Management JROTC Program Requirements Weekly Uniform Wear and Drill (Marching) Additional JROTC Courses Aviation Honors Ground School Advanced Drill Leadership Laboratory Activity (Summer)

19. 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

20. 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

21. SAMPLE SCHEDULE #1 PdSubjectInstructorRoomDaysTerm HRHomeroomAgnew249123456Year 01Academy BioShowman211123456Year 02SwimmingMorganPool1-3-5Year 02Academy Bio Lab Showman2112-4-6Year 03US & PA IIDavis222123456Year 04Algebra IIAgnew249123456Year 05Fam Con SciJurich142123456Sem 1 05Comm. IIBrentzel218123456Sem 2 06Chorus 9McCurdy313123456Year 07Sculp/Craft IRoberts117123456Sem 1 07Micro Off IAftanas124123456Sem 2 08English 9Mazur214123456Year

22. SAMPLE SCHEDULE #2 PdSubjectInstructorRoomDaysTerm HRHomeroomAgnew249123456Year 01Algebra II (H)Brozeski233123456Year 02Biology (H)Lloyd202123456Year 03Biology LabLloyd2021-3-5Year 03SwimmingDankovichPool2-4-6Year 04US & PA IIDavis227123456Year 05Chorus 9McCurdy313123456Year 06Spanish IConnelly137123456Year 07Comm. IIBrentzel218123456Sem 1 07Sculp/Craft IRoberts117123456Sem 2 08English 9Amic244123456Year

23. KEYSTONES 1 Credit Awarded Biology -.33 credit Literature -.33 credit Algebra I -.34 credit Grades Assigned 3 rd Grading Term of Senior Year Advanced - 100% Proficient - 91% Basic - 81% Below Basic - 69%

24. COURSE SELECTION DEADLINE APRIL 10, 2015 NO SCHEDULE CHANGES AFTER THIS DATE

25. WEB RESOURCES Norwin High School Guidance Website http://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 Handbook http://www.norwinsd.org/domain/40 Secondary Information (AP, College in High School, CWCTC Link) http://www.norwinsd.org/domain/1171

26. SCHEDULING ONLINE Students will access Skyward Student-Family Access via the web at https://student.norwinsd.org 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.

27. 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.

28. 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.

29. ONLINE SCHEDULING To 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.

30. ONLINE SCHEDULING If 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

31. 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.

32. ONLINE SCHEDULING

33. Once 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

34. SCHEDULING FAIRE The Scheduling Faire will be on Wednesay, January 21 st from 6:00 – 8:00 pm in the High School Auditorium. Hope to see you there!