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SCHEDULING ORIENTATION
2015STUDENTS ENTERING GRADE 9
JANUARY 20, 2015
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
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
Keystone Exams 1.0 Credits
Total 25.0 Credits
ENGLISH & COMMUNICATIONS 2All students are required to select one (1) English course:
• English 9 – ENG250
• Honors English 9 – ENG833
(must have an 82% in 8th 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 8th grade English)
SOCIAL STUDIESAll 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)
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
MATH
Honors Algebra II – MAT406
Algebra II – MAT407
Algebra I – MAT401
ELECTIVE COURSES
Students will select 2.5 credits of Elective Courses and all students are required to schedule 8.0 credits for their 9th grade year
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)
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)
COMPUTER SCIENCE ELECTIVES
• Computer Programming & Robotics & Gaming I – COM209
(0.5 credits) • Robotics, Gaming & Computer Programming II –
COM210(0.5 credits)
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)
ENGLISH ELECTIVES
• Introduction to Journalism - ENG272 (1.0
credit)
• Argument & Debate I - ENG277 (0.5 credits)
MUSIC ELECTIVES
• 9th 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)
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)
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)
CWCTC
• 9th 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.
AIR FORCE JROTC• "Develop citizens of character dedicated to
serving their nation and community”• Earn College Credits in High School
Aerospace Science Leadership Education
A Journey Into Aviation History Citizenship, Character, and Air Force Tradition
Science of Flight: A Gateway to New Horizons
Communication, Awareness, and Leadership
Cultural Studies: An Introduction to Global Awareness
Life Skills and Career Opportunities
Exploring Space: The High Frontier Principles of Management
JROTC Program Requirements
Weekly Uniform Wear and Drill (Marching)
Additional JROTC Courses
Aviation Honors Ground SchoolAdvanced Drill
Leadership Laboratory Activity (Summer)
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
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 Academy Bio Showman 211 123456 Year
02 Swimming Morgan Pool 1-3-5 Year
02 Academy Bio Lab
Showman 211 2-4-6 Year
03 US & PA II Davis 222 123456 Year
04 Algebra II Agnew 249 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 Mazur 214 123456 Year
SAMPLE SCHEDULE #2Pd 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
• 1 Credit Awarded
• Biology - .33 credit• Literature - .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 10, 2015NO SCHEDULE CHANGES
AFTER THIS DATE
WEB RESOURCES• Norwin 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 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.
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.
ONLINE SCHEDULINGTo 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.
ONLINE SCHEDULINGIf 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
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.
ONLINE SCHEDULING
ONLINE SCHEDULING
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
SCHEDULING FAIRE
• The Scheduling Faire will be on Wednesay, January 21st from 6:00 – 8:00 pm in the High School Auditorium. Hope to see you there!
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