1. WINDHAM HIGH SCHOOL PROGRAM OF STUDIES MRS. JULIE LICHTMANN MRS. CHRISTI DUNN MR. MIKE KESHIGIAN MRS. KELLIE STEWARD MR. TOM WOODBURY

2. Program of Studies The Program of Studies can be found on the Guidance Page on the Windham High School Website: http://www.windhamsd.org/whs/guidance/welcome.cf m As you read through the Program of Studies (POS) begin to identify courses that: 1.are graduation requirements 2.are NH Scholar requirements 3.interest you

3. WHS Graduation Requirements English – 4 years (1 credit per year): Cultural Foundations; American Studies; Modern World Literature Writing – 0.5 credit Social Studies – 3 credits: Cultural Foundations; American Studies; Economics; Government (0.5) Math – 3 credits: Algebra I Science – 3 credits: Integrated Science; Biology ICT – 0.5 credits: Comp Apps; Digital Media I; Graphic Design; etc. Arts – 1 credit: Music, Theater or Visual Arts Health – 0.5 credit: Wellness Physical Education – 1.5 credits: Human Performance I & II Open Electives – 7 credits Service Learning – 40 hours (10 hours per year)

4. Recommended Freshman Year Schedule: English (Cultural Foundations) Social Studies (Cultural Foundations) Math Science (Integrated Science) Foreign Language Human Performance I Wellness Writing 0.5 Elective Full Year Academic Study

5. How to Register Student’s PowerSchool Navigation Bar “Class Registration” Select 7 credits Select 3 alternatives

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7. Course Selection The first day to register for classes is Monday, March 4 th at 9am Registration will remain open until Friday, March 15 th at 3pm Students must meet the prerequisites in order to register for classes

8. Course Override(s) If there is a discrepancy between your child’s recommended level and where you feel your child should be placed, please schedule an appointment with the appropriate high school academic dean. Dean of: Humanities & English – Lisa Roeder Mathematics & Business – Mary Anderson Fine Living & Technical Art – Jared Cassedy Science & Technology – Bethany Bernasconi Social Studies & Foreign Language – Greg Racki

9. Promotion Credit Requirements At the completion of 9 th grade, students will need to have earned at least 6 credits and 10 hours of community service to be promoted to the 10 th grade

10. What is New Hampshire Scholars? It is part of the State Scholars Initiative, a national program, that uses business leaders to motivate students to complete a rigorous course of study in high school Challenge yourself! Go beyond your high school graduation requirements

11. New Hampshire Scholars CORE CURRICULUM English: 4 years Math:3 years Science: 3 years lab based (Anatomy & Physiology, Biology, Chemistry, and Physics, AP Sciences) *Integrated Science is not considered a lab based science Social Studies: 3.5 years Foreign Languages: 2 years

12. Questions? Look over the Program of Studies Make a worksheet of possible courses Talk to your parents and middle school teachers Sign up for classes See you this summer for orientation on Tuesday, August 20 th