PROGRAM of STUDIES COURSE SELECTION Grades 9-12
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North Allegheny School District 2019-2020 PROGRAM OF STUDIES COURSE SELECTION Grades 9-12 Preparing All Students for Success in a Changing World NORTH ALLEGHENY SCHOOL DISTRICT 2019 – 2020 Program of Studies Course Selections for Grades 9 – 12 North Allegheny Board of School Directors: Richard McClure, President Christopher D. Disque, Vice President Libby Blackburn Andrew Chomos Christopher Finley Kevin Mahler Michael C. Meyer Allyson Minton Scott E. Russell Robert J. Scherrer, Ed.D. Superintendent of Schools North Allegheny School District Prepared under the direction of: David Christopher, Ed.D. Assistant Superintendent of Secondary Education/Deputy Superintendent Jillian Bichsel, Ed.D. Director of Curriculum, Assessment, and Professional Development Joseph Sciullo, Ph.D. Director of Student Services Special thanks to the Principals, Department Chairs, and Executive Council Members who made this Program of Studies possible. Publication / Production: Krakoff Communications, Inc. EEO and Title IX Statement North Allegheny School District (North Allegheny) does not discriminate in its educational programs, activities or employment practices based on race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, disability, age, religion, ancestry, genetic information or any other legally-protected category. Announcement of this policy is in accordance with State Law including the Pennsylvania Human Relations Act and with Federal law, including Title VI and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967 and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. For more information, please contact: EEO and Title IX Compliance Officer 200 Hillvue Lane - Pittsburgh PA 15237 412.366.2100 II An Introduction to the 2019 – 2020 Program of Studies from the Superintendent of Schools It is with great pride that we share with you the 2019 – 2020 Program of Studies. In order to prepare our students for success in a changing world, we annually update and revise our academic offerings. Our academic program provides significant opportunities for students to engage in rigorous and meaningful coursework. I encourage our students and families to sit down together and review the course require- ments for graduation, discuss the course selection process, and call the School Counseling Department with any questions or concerns you may have. The Plan Ahead Sheet on page 5 is an excellent planning tool to help you design an academic program that will help you meet your college and career goals. During the District Curriculum Review Process for each Department, new courses may be recommended for the Program of Studies. Beginning with the 2019 – 2020 school year, the following elective courses have been added: • Aerospace Science and Leadership 400 in the Aerospace and Leadership (AFJROTC) • Creative Writing in the English Language Arts Department at NAI • AP United States Government and Comparative Politics in the Social Studies Department • Honors Introduction to Philosophy in the Social Studies Department • Modern American History and Politics in the Social Studies Department • Honors Modern American History and Politics in the Social Studies Department • Introduction to Engineering Design (Honors) in the Technology and Engineering Education Department The following course names have changed in the following Departments: Air Force Junior ROTC • Journey into Aviation History to Aerospace Science and Leadership 100 • Basic Survival to Aerospace Science and Leadership 200 • Cultural Studies; Introduction to Global Awareness to Aerospace Science and Leadership 300 English Language Arts • Intro to Media Production to Film and TV Production 1 • Advanced Media Production: Documentary Filmmaking to Film and TV Production 2 • Advanced Media Production — Creative Filmmaking to Film and TV Production 3 • Advanced Media Production: Broadcasting to Broadcasting • Journalism 11, 12 to Honors Journalism 11, 12 Health and Physical Education • Health to Wellness for Life • Physical Education to Health and Physical Education (FY/PT) Mathematics • Introduction to Probability and Statistics to Probability and Statistics III An Introduction to the 2019 – 2020 Program of Studies from the Superintendent of Schools Science • Academic Concepts of Physics to Academic Physics • Academic Human Biology to Academic Anatomy & Physiology Social Studies • Fundamentals of Democracy 1 to Fundamentals of Modern American History • Fundamentals of Democracy 2 to Fundamentals of American Government and Law World Language • French, German, and Spanish 1 to French, German, and Spanish I • Latin 1A to Latin I • Academic French, German, Latin, and Spanish 1B to Academic French, German, Latin, and Spanish II • Honors French, German, Latin, and Spanish 1B to Honors French, German, Latin, and Spanish II • Academic French, German, Latin, and Spanish 2 to Academic French, German, Latin, and Spanish III • Honors French, German, Latin, and Spanish 2 to Honors French, German, Latin, and Spanish III • Essentials French, German, and Spanish 2 to French, German, and Spanish III • Academic French, German, Latin, and Spanish 3 to Academic French, German, Latin, and Spanish IV • Honors French, German, Latin, and Spanish 3 to Honors French, German, Latin, and Spanish IV • Honors Senior French, German, Latin, and Spanish to Honors French V, German V, Latin V, and Spanish V NASD has expanded the number of College in High School courses that are being offered this year. College in High School (CHS) offers high school students the opportunity to earn both high school and college credit in courses taught right in their high school classrooms. This program provides students the chance to participate in college-level learning experiences before they leave high school, while helping students to establish a collegiate transcript for potential transfer credits in the future. Please see pages 7-8 of the Program of Studies for a complete list of the courses that are currently eligible for CHS credit. Within this document, the Graduation Requirements are also identified for each class of students. In particular, students should review expectations related to the Keystone Exams based upon their year of graduation. Since the Pennsylvania Department of Education continues to release new information related to the Keystone Exams, please visit the North Allegheny School District website for updates. Best wishes to all students as you prepare for the 2019 – 2020 school year. Robert J. Scherrer, Ed.D. Superintendent of Schools Purpose of the Program of Studies The Program of Studies is a comprehensive document outlining the course offerings, course sequence, and related requirements for high school stu- dents. Minimally, high school students at North Allegheny must meet the graduation requirements outlined in Board Policy #217. Students are required to schedule at least seven (7.0) credits per year in grades 9 – 12. Students have certain subject area requirements each year that must be completed. The remaining credits are scheduled as elective courses according to the interests of the student and availability of that elective course. All courses are organized by Department and also by grade level. If courses are required within a Department at a particular level, it is delineated in the Program of Studies. Please note that certain elective courses are only available in specific grade levels. For example, a sophomore may not take an elective course available in grade 11 or 12 at NASH. While the District will provide the next sequential course in limited subject areas (i.e., Mathematics, Science, and World Languages), students will only receive one course in that area. Any additional courses in that subject area are considered as electives. IV NORTH ALLEGHENY SCHOOL DISTRICT 2019 – 2020 Program of Studies, Grades 9 – 12 Table of Contents Page # General Information Our Comprehensive Plan ............................................................................................................ 1 Scheduling Timeline .................................................................................................................... 2 Graduation Requirements and Summary .................................................................................... 3 • High School Course Sequence for Classes of 2020, 2021, 2022, and 2023 ...................... 4 Plan Ahead Sheet ........................................................................................................................ 5 College Testing Terms • Advanced Placement Exams (AP) ...................................................................................... 6 • ACT .................................................................................................................................... 6 • PSAT/NMSQT ..................................................................................................................... 6 • SAT ..................................................................................................................................... 6 • SAT Subject Tests ............................................................................................................... 6 Scheduling Terms • Acceleration ......................................................................................................................... 7 • Advanced Placement Program ...........................................................................................