1. Scheduling Faire 2015 Students Entering Grade 9 WELCOME PARENTS AND STUDENTS January 21, 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. 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.

4. 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.

5. 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

6. English & Communications II 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 II course: Communications II – ENG251 Honors Communications 2 – ENG834 (must have an 82% in 8 th grade English)

7. Social Studies All students are required to take Social Studies in 9 th 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 US Studies I or US Studies)

8. Biology Selections Honors 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) – SCI538 Swimming opposite of lab, requires completion of Life Science

9. Math Selections Honors Algebra II – MAT406 (must have a 92% or higher in Algebra I) Algebra II – MAT407 Algebra I – MAT401

10. Elective Courses Students must select 2.5 credits of electives and must have a total of 8.0 credits for their 9 th grade year.

11. 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)

12. 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)

13. Computer Science Electives   Computer Programming & Robotics & Gaming I – COM209 (0.5 credits)   Robotics, Gaming & Computer Programming II – COM210 (0.5 credits)

14. 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)

15. English Introduction to Journalism - ENG272 (1.0) Argument & Debate I - ENG277 (0.5)

16. Music 9 th Grade Chorus - MUS454 (1.0) or MUS453 (0.5) Band - MUS450 (1.0) Jazz Band (Audition Required) - MUS457 (1.0) Orchestra - MUS475 (1.0)

17. 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)

18. 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)

19. 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.

20. 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)

21. 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

22. 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

23. Sample Schedule #1 PdSubjectInstructorRoomDaysTerm HRHomeroomAgnew249123456Year 01Academy BioShowman221123456Year 02Academy Bio. Lab ShowmanPool1-3-5Year 02SwimmingMorgan1042-4-6Year 03US & PA IIWaldron222123456Year 04Algebra IPruszenski239123456Year 05Fam Con SciJurich142123456Sem 1 05Comm. IIBrentzel218123456Sem 2 06Chorus 9McCurdy313123456Year 07Sculp/Craft IRoberts117123456Sem 1 07Micro Off IAftanas124123456Sem 2 08English 9Boyd214123456Year

24. 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. II (H)Brentzel218123456Sem 1 07Sculp/Craft IRoberts117123456Sem 2 08English 9 (H)Amic244123456Year

26. 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 (9 th grade) Literature – at the conclusion of the course (10 th grade)

27. 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.

28. Keystone Exams 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%

29. Course Selection Deadline April 10, 2015 No Schedule Changes After This Date

30. 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.

31. 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

32. Web Resources Norwin High School Guidance Website http://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 Norwin High School Student Handbook

33. 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.

34. 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.

35. 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.

36. 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.

37. 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

38. 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.

39. Online Scheduling

40. 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

42. 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.