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!