NORTH ALLEGHENY SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL SCHEDULING PRESENTATION SCHOOL YEAR 1

2 When do I take the SAT ? What is my QPA? What courses should I take? How do I send my Transcript ? Do I have enough credits to graduate? How many recommendations do I need? How do I find colleges for what I want to do? I want to do? How do I pay for college ? Can you help me with my study habits? Can I get into this college ? Do I need an essay for this application ? How do I pull my grades up ? Should I take Honors or AP ?

MRS. ROSATO STUDENTS:A-Ew

MRS. BIELAWSKI STUDENTS:Ex-Kt

MR. HAMBRICK STUDENTS:Ku-Rd

MR. THOMPSON STUDENTS:Re-S *Juniors with IEPs

MRS. BUETTNER STUDENTS:T-Z * Seniors with IEPs

*WHAT CAN MY COUNSELOR DO FOR ME? 8 Help with academic issuesHelp with academic issues Help problem solveHelp problem solve Help with organization (school work, college applications, etc.)Help with organization (school work, college applications, etc.) Provide information on tutorsProvide information on tutors Help research career optionsHelp research career options Help research post-secondary programsHelp research post-secondary programs Help understand and interpret testing information (SAT, AP, ACT, PSAT)Help understand and interpret testing information (SAT, AP, ACT, PSAT) Help navigate the financial aid / scholarship processHelp navigate the financial aid / scholarship process Write you a letter of recommendationWrite you a letter of recommendation Help explore military career options and access recruitersHelp explore military career options and access recruiters Help with social / personal issuesHelp with social / personal issues Peer relationshipsPeer relationships Family issuesFamily issues Anxiety / stressAnxiety / stress Grief and lossGrief and loss Community resourcesCommunity resources

NEED TO SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT? You can schedule an appointment ONLINE using your district Google account. Remember – you can only schedule during homeroom, lunch, or study hall. 1.Use your phone and a free scanner app to scan your counselor’s QR code posted in your teacher’s room. 2.Access your School Counselor’s webpage from any computer. Then, click the link to schedule an appointment. 3.Stop by the NASH School Counseling office and use the IPAD. Click on your counselor’s appointment icon. You will get an confirmation once your counselor confirms the appointment. You can use your phone to show your teacher the confirmation as your pass or print the confirmation. Please remember your teachers have to approve all appointments. 9

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS

REDESIGNED SAT The new SAT will be offered for the first time in March It includes four parts: Reading, Writing and Language, Math, and the optional SAT Essay. The exam is scored on a scale from Reading Test All Reading Test questions are multiple-choice and based on passages. The test will include informational graphics, such as tables, graphs, and charts, but no math is required. Writing and Language Test The SAT Writing and Language Test asks students to be an editor and improve passages that were written specifically for the test — and that include deliberate errors. To answer some questions, students need to look closely at a single sentence. Others require reading the entire piece and interpreting a graphic. Math Test The Math Test will focus in depth on the three areas of math that play the biggest role in a wide range of college majors and careers: Heart of Algebra, which focuses on the mastery of linear equations and systems; Problem Solving and Data Analysis, which is about being quantitatively literate; and Passport to Advanced Math, which features questions that require the manipulation of complex equations. The Math Test also draws on additional topics in Math, including the geometry and trigonometry most relevant to college and career readiness. Sections include use of calculator and no calculator. Optional SAT Essay The optional SAT Essay is similar to a typical college writing assignment that requires a student to analyze text and explain how the author builds an argument to persuade an audience. 11

Phase I Emphasis on basic skills of the subject Ex: Essentials of English 3 Ex: Essentials of English 3 Phase III Emphasis on higher level thinking skills Ex. Academic English 3 Ex. Academic English 3 Phase II Emphasis on the continued application of core skills in a specific subject area Ex. English 3 Ex. English 3 Phase IV Emphasis on critical thinking, writing, and research covered at a rapid pace. Strict pre-requisites are required for Phase IV courses. Ex. Honors and Advanced Placement English Ex. Honors and Advanced Placement English 12

Scheduling Information Available Online 13 Visit the NASH SCHOOL COUNSELING WEBSITE

 SCHEDULE ONLINE VIA STUDENT PORTAL, NOT PARENT PORTAL  Account information is available in the Counseling Office  March 1 st -11 th STUDENT PORTAL WINDOW IS OPEN  VIEW YOUR TEACHER RECOMMENDATIONS  You cannot change or edit your teacher recommendations through the Student Portal. Your counselor can change or edit teacher recommendations.  SELECT ELECTIVES (Be certain these are the classes you want)  SCHEDULE A MINIMUM OF 7 CREDITS, MAXIMUM OF 8 CREDITS  March 14 th -18 th COUNSELOR / STUDENT INDIVIDUAL MEETINGS  Review schedule to edit requests or change recommendations 14

1 STUDENT PORTAL OPENS STUDENT PORTAL CLOSES STUDENT VERIFICATIONS PROVIDED SPRING BREAK 25 SPRING BREAK 26 SPRING BREAK 27 SPRING BREAK 28 SPRING BREAK WAIVERS DUE VERIFICATIONS DUE 15 MARCH 2015 Individual Counselor / Student Meetings

A waiver is a contract between the school and the student/parent. It provides a course placement that supersedes the teacher recommendation. ◦ Example: Teacher recommends Phase III Psychology but the student wants to take AP Psychology. 16 Waivers are available in the Counseling Office Student must complete the form and obtain the following signatures ( student, parent, current teacher). Forms must be returned to the School Counseling Office by March 31st. Students can only waive 1 level (Example: Academic Physics to Honors Physics) ) Students can not waive a pre-requisite ( Example: Enrollment in Honors Meteorology requires completion of any Physics course) WAIVER POLICY : A student who signs a waiver contract for a course cannot make a schedule change during the first 15 days of the semester. If a withdraw occurs before 40 days (20 for semester), a “W” will appear on the official transcript If a withdraw occurs after 40 days (20 for semester), an “E” will appear on the official transcript

 ENGLISH DEPARTMENT  AP CAPSTONE PROGRAM  AP SEMINAR  AP Seminar is a foundational course that engages students in cross-curricular conversations that explore the complexities of academic and real-world topics and issues by analyzing divergent perspectives. Using an inquiry framework, students practice reading and analyzing articles, research studies, and foundational, literary, and philosophical texts; listening to and viewing speeches, broadcasts, and personal accounts; and experiencing artistic works and performances. Students learn to synthesize information from multiple sources, develop their own perspectives in written essays, and design and deliver oral and visual presentations, both individually and as part of a team. Ultimately, the course aims to equip students with the power to analyze and evaluate information with accuracy and precision in order to craft and communicate evidence- based arguments.  AP RESEARCH  TECHNOLOGY AND ENGINEERING EDUCATION  ADVANCED GAME DEVELOPMENT… credit  STAGE TECHNOLOGY AND PRODUCTION… credit 17

 SOCIAL STUDIES DEPARTMENT  PSYCHOLOGY and SOCIOLOGY  Will be offered to Juniors and Seniors  Psychology is a great preparatory course for students interested in AP PSYCHOLOGY  AP U.S HISTORY AND AP EUROPEAN HISTORY  Moving from 1.5 credits to 1.0 credit  QPA Increases for all AP Social Studies (AP U.S, Euro, Econ, Psych)  Was a QPA of 3.0 –Now a QPA of

College in High School Business Courses ◦ Carlow College  Earn 3 college credits if you earn a “C” or better in Accounting 1 and Accounting 2.  Students must sign up for both classes. Cost is $ ◦ Carlow College  Earn 3 college credits if you earn a “C” or better in Honors Accounting 1 and Honors Accounting 2.  Student must sign up for both classes. Cost is $ Math Courses ◦ University of Pittsburgh  Honors Calculus - $225 - C or better = 4 credits, ◦ Register and Pass the ALEKS Placement Test: Test cost $25.00  Probability and Stats - $225 - D = 4 credits * Additional requirements/policies will be provided by the teacher World Language Courses ◦ La Roche College Scholars Program  $ per course  Sign up in the fall  All grades/tests/assessments are through North Allegheny ◦ Honors Senior Spanish ◦ Honors French 3, Honors Senior French, AP French ◦ Honors German 3, Honors Senior German, AP German * Additional requirements/policies will be provided by the teacher 19

20 Interested in playing Division 1 or Division 2 Athletics? Be sure you select the course title: NCAA Check to see if your courses meet NCAA standards: School Code

Teacher Recommendations If you are choosing an elective that requires a teacher recommendation in the Program of Studies (ex. Honors Anatomy), you MUST obtain a signed recommendation slip. You will need to bring this note to your individual scheduling meeting the week of March 14th-18th,

Alternate Electives When making your online course requests, you must choose three alternate electives in the event you do not get your first choice electives. 22

Schedule Change Policy All students have an opportunity in the spring of each year to select courses appropriate to their needs. Students are also permitted to adjust their course selections prior to March 31, Following this date, all course selections will be considered final, and schedule change requests will only be considered for the following reasons: 1. Mechanical error. Example: Course left off schedule. 2. Level changes. Level changes can only occur within the first 40 days of school and if the student has a 79% or lower in their current class. After day 40, level changes will not be permitted. 3. Needed for Graduation Requirement. Example: Failed required course and must drop elective or study hall to schedule a make-up course. 4. Fill study hall. Example: Replace study hall with an elective course without adjusting any other parts of schedule and if seats are available in the class. 23 Page 8... Program of Studies

NASH POLICIES Student requests determine staffing (no switching electives) ◦ Carefully select courses…talk to teachers, counselors, consult Program of Studies and/or Podcasts developed by Curricular Departments located on the Senior High School webpage. No requests for teacher changes No requests for lunch changes (only with medical note) 24

NASH POLICIES All students must schedule and maintain 7.0 credits. Administrative Study (Early Release) will no longer be offered. ◦ Diversified Occupations and Cooperative Work Experience ◦ Interested students must schedule: 1.Career Development 1.0 credit (0438) 2.Co-Op (Earn 1.0 credit per 120 hrs of work each semester) Total Credits

NOW WHAT?  Log on to your STUDENT portal to review your teacher recommendations. English, History, Math, Science, PE, and World Language  Select elective courses that match your future interests.  Review the Program of Studies and/or watch the podcasts available on the NASH website.  Pay attention to course pre-requisites listed in the Program of Studies.  Schedule at least 7 credits. Everyone must maintain 7 credits throughout the school year.  Choose and enter 3 alternative electives.  If you are selecting more than one math or science course, remember that you may need to have that teacher sign the white slip. 26

IMPORTANT DATES MARCH 1 st - MARCH 11 TH MAKE YOUR COURSE SELECTIONS. March 31st RETURN YOUR REVERSE VERIFICATION FORM WITH PARENT SIGNATURE TO THE SCHOOL COUNSELING OFFICE. WAIVERS ARE DUE TO THE COUNSELING OFFICE. THIS IS THE LAST DAY TO MAKE CHANGES TO YOUR SCHEDULE.