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Welcome to the New Student Scheduling Meeting

NAI Counseling Department 412-369-5464

• Mrs. Feliciani

NAI Counseling Department

A – C Mr. Kiggins, bkiggins@northallegheny.org D-Ko Mrs. Feliciani,

dfeliciani@northallegheny.org

• Mrs. Mayhew, Kr-Ro

mmayhew@northallegheny.org

• Mrs. McCormick, Ru – S

& 10th Grade Spec. Ed. mmccormick@northallegheny.org

NAI Counseling Dept., cont’d

• Mrs. Liebenguth

T-Z and 9th grade Special Ed.

rliebenguth@northallegheny.org

• Mrs. Traversari

Department Secretary 412-369-5464 mtraversari@northallegheny.org

Program of Studies 2017-2018 On-line at www.northallegheny.org

Scheduling Timeline

 February 1 – AP/Honors Podcasts available on the

NAI Website

 February 2 – Program of Studies available on the

NA Website

Placement Tests

 All new students MUST take a math

placement test in the summer. Testing is held at the Ingomar Middle School library

• n the following dates:

 Wednesday, June 14  Wednesday, July 19  Monday, July 24th  Wednesday, July 26th  Monday August 21st

Placement Tests

Testing will be from 8:00 until noon No registration necessary Allow for 1.5 hours Do not arrive after 10:30

Placement Tests

Language placement tests are given as requested Contact your counselor to arrange testing

Course Terms

Full-time Course –meets 5 times each week. Part-time Course –meets 2 or 3 times per week. Semester Course –a course that is one-half of a school year

• r 18 weeks of class.

Elective Course –a course taken to enhance a particular subject area, for personal interest, or for career exploration and preparation. Required Course –a course that must be taken by all students in order to graduate. Honors Course –a level of course that has extended content and additional workload. They are set apart from regular high school courses in the same subject, and have prerequisites for admission and are weighted for the purpose of computing class rank.

CREDITS

1.0 – One credit is earned for successful completion of

classes meeting 5 times each week for 36 weeks, or 120 hours.

.5 – One half credit is earned for successful completion of

classes meeting 5 times each week for 18 weeks, or 60 hours. One half credit is also earned for attending classes 2 or 3 times each week for 36 weeks.

1.5 – One and one half credit is earned for successful

completion of classes meeting 5 times each week for 36 weeks and doing laboratory work 2 or 3 times each week for 2 semesters.

Graduation Requirements

A minimum of 24 credits is required for graduation from North Allegheny.

English 4.0 credits Social Studies 4.0 credits Mathematics 3.0 credits Science 3.0 credits S.T.E.M. 1.0 credit Physical Education 2.0 credits (.5 credits per year) Health Education 0.5 credits Electives 5.0 credits

Grade 9 Course Sequence

Required

 English

1.0 credit

 Social Studies

1.0 credit

 Math

1.0 credit

 Science

1.0 credit

 Physical Ed.

0.5 credit

 Health

0.5 credit Required Courses 5.0 credits Elective Courses up to 3.0 credits

(must schedule at least 2.0 credits)

Grade 10 Course Sequence

Required

 English

1.0 credit

 Social Studies

1.0 credit

 Math

1.0 credit

 Science

1.0 credit

 Physical Ed.

0.5 credit Required Courses 4.5 credits Elective Courses up to 3.5 credits

(must schedule at least 2.5 credits)

Phasing of Courses

PHASE I

 Emphasizes the basic

skills of a subject

 Provides practice in

learning and applying the basic skills PHASE II

 Emphasizes the

continued application

• f basic skills of a

subject

 Allows average

students more time to review, practice and apply skills

Phasing of Courses, cont’d

PHASE III

 Designed for students

who are college bound or better than average ability

 Need to have a

command of basic skills

 Emphasizes higher

level of thinking skills PHASE IV

 Emphasizes critical

thinking, writing, and research skills

 Material is covered at

a rapid pace

 Strict prerequisites

are required

 Most challenging

classes

Plan Ahead Sheet

NCAA Course of Study for Athletes Page 9

Parents and students should understand that if a student envisions playing intercollegiate athletics at either the Division I or II level, the student must begin as a freshman to pursue an NCAA accepted course of study. There are updates for any college-bound student-athlete first entering an NCAA Division I college or university on or after August 1, 2016 listed in the Program of Studies. You will need to meet new academic rules in order to receive athletics aid (scholarships), practice, or compete during their first year. Please visit www.eligibilitycenter.org for more details.

Registration Forms available on www.northallegheny.org Call Central Registration to schedule an appointment after April 3rd 412-369-5434

What else, as a student, should I think about when scheduling?

Social Life

Thank you for attending!

North Allegheny Intermediate High School School Counseling Department 412-369-5464