SHSCourse Selection Night

February 11, 20137:00 PM

What You Need to Know to Help Your Child Make

Informed Course Choices Aligned

with his/herCareer/College Goals

Course Selection Process Overview• 2/11 Parent Information Night• 2/13 Grade level Course Selection Assemblies •Consult Opportunities online course descriptions at

www.stoningtonhigh.org under Publications tab.• 2/13-22 •Counselors meet with counselees to review course

requests and teacher recommendations. •Classroom teachers will discuss course options in class and provide

online, PowerSchool recommendations signifying approval, based on current status in courses in progress and departmental criteria.

•Consult the following link for course prerequisites and criteria: www.stoningtonhigh.org.

•Counselors and counselees input course selection data into PowerSchool/Power Scheduler online by February 22, 2013.

• 2/22 Deadline for entering courses Online!

Graduation Requirements• English 4.0• Math 3.0/4.0 (Beginning with the Class of 2015)

• Science 3.0• Social Studies 3.5 (.5 Civics, 1.0 US History)• Health 0.5• Technology 0.5• PE 1.5• Fine/Applied Art 2.0• World Language 2.0 (same language)• Electives 5.0/4.0

College Credit PartnershipsStudents can earn college credits as a result of the following partnerships:New London Scholars Program • Courses at Connecticut College (4 credits)UCONN Early College Experience (ECE) • Maritime Studies (3 credits)Three Rivers Community College/College and Career Pathways Program • Possibly earn 14 college creditsNew England Institute of Technology • Earn college credit at NEITAcademy of Digital Arts and Science • Earn 12 college credits transferrable to state community colleges and

universities as well as UCONN

See page 23 in Opportunities for more specific information.

Humanities: English4 CREDITS REQUIRED FOR GRADUATION

9th Grade

10th Grade

11th Grade

12th Grade

Global Cultural Studies College(English and Social Studies) OREnglish 9

Core English Courses Electives Global Cultural Studies Honors (English and Social Studies)

American Cultural Studies College(English and Social Studies) OREnglish 10

American Cultural Studies Honors (English and Social Studies)

Junior College EnglishJunior English

AP English: Language

Senior English w/Senior Exp.Senior College English Second Semester Choices: The Short Story Reading the Media Bestsellers You Should Read Survival Stories Contemporary Poetry

AP English: Literature

Drama: Literature and WritingDrama: Production and PerformanceJournalism I, IIEditorship and Media EthicsCreative Writing I, IIVerbal SAT PrepChildren’s LiteraturePublic SpeakingThe Graphic NovelLiteracyLanguage Arts Workshop ILanguage Arts Workshop IIReading and Writing Across Disciplines

Humanities: Social Studies3.5 CREDITS REQUIRED FOR GRADUATION

9th Grade

10th Grade

Global Cultural Studies College(English and Social Studies) ORWorld Cultures

Core Social Studies Courses Social StudiesGlobal Cultural Studies Honors(English and Social Studies)

American Cultural StudiesCollege(English and Social Studies) ORUS History

American Cultural Studies Honors(English and Social Studies)

Grades 11 and 12RequiredCitizens in Action or AP Government

ElectivesAP European HistoryAP US HistoryAP Comparative GovernmentAP Human GeographyAP PsychologyEuropean HistoryHistory of StoningtonMaritime Studies*(AP Credit)Last 50 Years I/IIWorld GeographySocial PsychologyTopics in American LawMulticulturalism & DiversityCriminologySpecial Topics: Chinese-American Studies*ECE: Early College Experiences

Humanities: World Language2 CREDITS REQUIRED FOR GRADUATION

SPANISHSpanish IASpanish IBSpanish ISpanish IISpanish IIISpanish III HonorsSpanish IVSpanish IV HonorsAdvanced Conversational Spanish V Honors

FRENCHFrench IAFrench IBFrench IFrench IIFrench IIIFrench III HonorsFrench IVFrench IV HonorsAdvanced Conversational French V Honors

CHINESEMandarin Chinese IIMandarin Chinese III Mandarin Chinese III HMandarin Chinese IV HAdvanced Conversational Mandarin Chinese V Honors

STEM: Mathematics4 COURSE CREDITS REQUIRED FOR GRADUATION

9th Grade

10th Grade

11th Grade

12th Grade

Algebra 1A Algebra 1 Algebra

21College

GeometryHonors

Geometry

Algebra 1B Geometry Geometry

21College

Algebra 2Algebra 2

Honors

Geometry

Algebra 2Advanced

Mathematical Decision Making

Algebra 2 CollegeAlgebra 2

Precalculus HonorsPrecalculus

Calculus AP Calculus

CollegeGeometry

Prob. & Stats. (S1) and Adv.

Alg. & Trig. (S2)

Precalculus

Math Electives:Numeracy PublicationsProgramming AP StatisticsNetworking I,II,III,IV SAT Prep/Math Topics Computer Troubleshooting

If at proficient level on CAPTAlternative Route (teacher recommendation required)Standard RouteConcurrent Lateral Movement within grade level

STEM: Science3 COURSE CREDITS REQUIRED FOR GRADUATION

9th Grade

10th Grade

11th Grade

12th Grade

Biology 21 Biology College

Biology

Earth & Energy

Essentials

Intro to CEP

CollegeCEP

Honors CEP

APBiology

Chemistry21

Physics 21(2014)

General Chemistry

CollegeChemistry

College Physics

HonorsPhysics

HonorsPhysics

AP Physics

ScienceElectives

APBiology

HonorsBiology

HonorsChemistry

CollegePhysics

AP

Chemistry

APChemistry

Science Electives:Anatomy and Physiology Environmental Science Marine EcologyAstronomy I, II Exercise Science OceanographyBiotechnology Forensic Science Oceanology Engineering Exploration Neuropsychology Robotics I, II

Alternative Route (teacher recommendation required)Standard RouteConcurrent Lateral Movement within grade level

STEM: Technology Education2 CREDITS REQUIRED IN FINE AND APPLIED ARTS FOR GRADUATION (Art/Drama/Music); (Business/Tech Ed)

Electives

WoodTechnology

TransportationTechnology

ManufacturingTechnology

Game Development and Simulations

Publications Media Communications

Programming (Math)

Photojournalism IPhotojournalism II

Broadcast Journalism

Game Development II

Web Design and Development

AdvancedMedia Communications

Wood Technology II Advanced Engineering

Applications & Material Processing

Academy of Digital Art and Sciences

Skills 21 Research Design and Development (RD2)

E-Commerce Entrepreneurship (ECE) (Business)

Virtual World and Simulation (VWS)

Robotics I, II(Science)

Engineering (Science)

CAD (Computer Assisted Drafting)CAD II

Academy of Digital Arts and Sciences

SHS STEM and Career Pathways Crosswalk In addition to taking rigorous and challenging courses in the core curriculum (English, Social Studies, Math, Science, and World Language) based on our graduation competencies, students interested in pursuing careers in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) are encouraged to take the elective courses listed for specific career pathways.

Career Pathways STEM

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Media CommunicationsBroadcast JournalismAdvanced Media CommunicationsAcademy Skills 21

PreCalculus/Advanced Math Decision Making

Graphic DesignJournalismPhotojournalismPublicationsThe Graphic Novel

Information Technology

Engineering and Technology

Therapeutic Heath Sciences

Programming I, IINetworking I, II, III, IVComputer TroubleshootingResearch Design & Dev.Virtual Worlds & Simulations

PreCalculus/Calculus/Adv. Math Decision Making

Game Development I, IIWeb Design I, IIThe Graphic NovelE-Commerce Entrepreneurship

Physics (College, Honors, AP)

CADD I, II

Robotics Engineering

Calculus/ AP Calculus

BiotechnologyExercise ScienceAnatomy & PhysiologyAllied Health & Medical Career

Advanced Math Decision Making Probability and Statistics

Job Shadowing and Internships

Fine/Applied Arts: Art2 CREDITS REQUIRED IN FINE AND APPLIED ARTS FOR GRADUATION (Art/Drama/Music); (Business/Tech Ed)

ArtPrerequisite CoursesStudio Art: Foundations of Art ORCartooningStudio Art: Ceramics/Pottery Intermediate Level CoursesThe Graphic NovelStage ArtGraphic Design I, IIIllustration I, IIAdvanced Placement 2-D DesignAdvanced Placement 3-D DesignAdvanced Placement Drawing PortfolioArt History/Appreciation Studio Art: DrawingStudio Art: Paint & PastelStudio Art: Ceramics/Pottery IIStudio Art: Printmaking

Fine/Applied Arts: Music/Band2 CREDITS REQUIRED IN FINE AND APPLIED ARTS FOR GRADUATION (Art/Drama/Music); (Business/Tech Ed)

Music/BandInstrumental VocalJazz Ensemble Honors Concert ChoirWind Ensemble Chamber Singers HonorsWind Ensemble Honors Keynotes Honors Bearitones

Beginning GuitarIntroduction to PianoBeginning Percussion

Music Theory I, IIMusic TechnologyAP Music Theory

Music From Jazz to Rap

Fine/Applied Arts: Business2 CREDITS REQUIRED IN FINE AND APPLIED ARTS FOR GRADUATION (Art/Drama/Music); (Business/Tech Ed)

Marketing: DECA (Distributive Education Clubs of America)Marketing/DECA Marketing II with TourismInternational Marketing I/IISports and Entertainment Marketing ManagementE Commerce and Entrepreneurship

Finance: FBLA (Future Business Leaders of America)Accounting IAccounting II Personal Finance I Personal Finance II Financial Banking Financial Banking Honors (Stonington Savers Club) (Credit Union)

AP Economics (Virtual High School [VHS])Law for Business and Personal Use

Fine/Applied Arts: Physical Education/Health1.5 PE and 0.5 HEALTH CREDITS REQUIRED FOR GRADUATION

Physical EducationPE/Health (Gr. 9)Health Issues (Gr. 10)Women’s Health Issues (Gr. 10)PE/Health (Gr. 10-12)Advanced Health and Wellness (Gr. 11-12)Allied Health & Medical Careers (Gr. 11-12)Athletic Experience (Gr. 12)Unified PECNA Certification

Student Success PlansDigital Portfolio

The Stonington High School Student Success Plan is an individualized student-driven plan that is developed to address each student's needs and interests to help them stay connected in school and to achieve postsecondary academic and career goals. The SSP provides students support and assistance in setting academic, career, as well as social and personal goals, meeting Stonington High School's rigorous and challenging 21st century learning expectations, and exploring postsecondary education career interests.

Continued….Students begin to develop their Student Success Plan in grade nine in their Ninth Grade Academy course. During the next three years, students will review, revise, and complete their digital SSP. The SSP will be used to document career exploration electives within their chosen pathway, and community as well as work-based learning. The SSPs will be monitored and reviewed two times annually by counselors, parents, and advisors as part of our Advisory program.

A culminating activity in grade twelve will require students to present a "tour of their best work" to an audience of teachers and administrators as a capstone project.