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February 8February 8
Mid-AprilMid-April
June 14June 14
Students complete course cards
Verification sheets sent home with 3rd marking period grades** Should be returned to Guidance if changes need to be made
Last day for course selection changes
Course Selection
Teacher recommendationsCredits needed42 periods per cycleElective Choices
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Teachers base their recommendations on in class performance
After verification sheets are sent home, parents who would like to request a level change must initiate communication with the teacher and/or counselor
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6.0 (HP) High Potential: For students who have a solid command of the basic skills.
6.0 (H) Honors: For students who have a strong command of the basic skills.
5.0 For students who have a good command of the basic skills. Course Selection
JROTC – Science of Flight 6 periodsArt Major 6 periodsIntro to Business 6 periodsLanguage 1st or 2nd year 6 periodsFCS Major 6 periodsApplying Technology 6 periodsNMTCC 12 periods
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Applying TechnologyArtBandChorusExploratory BusinessFCS
OrchestraRelated Fine ArtsFoundation of Music (4 pds Music)Technical DrawingTheater Arts
Course Selection
Pages 22-26 focus on 9th Grade course selection only
Pages 64-68 provide information on NMTCC
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7 credits is the maximum possible for 9th grade4 credits are required to achieve 10 grade statusStudents who fail a class are advised to Students who fail a class are advised to enroll in summer school for remediation enroll in summer school for remediation and credit recovery.and credit recovery.
6 periods/cycle = 1.0 credit
4 periods/cycle = 0.7 credit
2 periods/cycle = 0.3 credit
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To graduate from NPHS, a student needs:4 credits in English4 credits in Social Studies3 (or 4) credits in Math3 (or 4) credits in Science2 credits in Arts and Humanities1.2 credits of Physical Education0.9 credits of Health3.9 credits of Electives
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Additionally, a NPHS student must:
Demonstrate proficiency in English Composition, Literature, Algebra 1, and Biology on Keystone Exams (p. 5)
** A tiered-intervention program will be in place for students who need support to reach Keystone proficiency.
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Class Rank combines grades and course levels to determine a weighted GPA (Grade Point Average)Class rank is computed at the end of each year in 9th, 10th and 11th gradesMaintaining A’s and B’s in appropriately challenging levels is important in class rank and GPA
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Construction TradesCosmetologyCulinary ArtsEngineering & Manufacturing
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Floral Design & LandscapeHealth & Human ServicesPower & TransportationVisual Communications
ClustersClusters
Is NMTCC outdated? NO!$12 Million Renovation Project Completed
Can my child go to college if they go to NMTCC? YES!
72% of last year’s graduates continued their education at a college, technical school, or a trade school
Over $5 million in scholarships was received by our students last year
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Some NMTCC students will be at Pennfield for periods 1, 2, 6, 7 and 8. They will attend NMTCC and eat lunch during periods 3, 4 and 5.NMTCC students with reading and/or math intervention needs will be at North Penn High School for 3 periods, followed by NMTCC and Pennfield at the end of the day.
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What is Air Force Junior ROTC all about?• Great Group of Friends
• Giving Back to the Community
• Exploring Aviation and Space Flight
JROTC Program
Did you Know?• There is NO commitment to the military – NONE!• Wearing the uniform is YOUR OPTION -- so keep your hair as long & multi-colored as YOU like• Counts as a Science Elective• As a 9th grader YOU can take classes at the High School – get a jump on your Middle School peers!• JROTC participation looks great on college applications and opens windows for potential college scholarships and also admission to America’s Service Academies
• Aerospace Science:– Science of Flight (9th-12th Grade)
• Leadership Education:– Intercommunication Skills– Life Skills– Principles of Management– Summer Leadership School
• Graduation ProjectAND YOU CAN EARN
CollegeCreditAdams State College, Alamosa, Colorado• $120 per course ($60 per course credit)• “B” Grade Required• 2 Elective College Credits/Class, which equals 8-10 College Credits while attending High School
Class Flight Simulators
Spacecraft Design/Flight
History of Aviation
JROTC Curriculum
Science of Flight: Course #’s 3914 or 3915
July 8-12th: Open to all 8th-12th gradesLeadership Exercises and ChallengesMcGuire Air Force Base Trip (Aircraft, Battlefield Simulators)Interactive games at Laser Quest and Guppy Gulch Water ParkObstacle Courses with the Pennsylvania National Guard at their Training Complex
More details, to include sign-ups in March
Mid-AprilMid-April
June 14June 14
Verification sheets sent home with 3rd marking period grades** Should be returned to Guidance if changes need to be
made
Last day for course selection changes
Course Selection
February 8February 8 Students complete course cards
