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1 NHS Vision Inspired by our students' infinite potential, Noblesville Schools ensure studentcentered learning that seamlessly integrates inquiry learning, 21st Century Skills and technology in an interdisciplinary, authentic approach to learning. NHS Mission Students are: Engaged in intellectual pursuits Inspired to challenge the present Empowered to adapt, innovate, and succeed today and tomorrow Subject Description Planning Guide N O B L E S V I L L E H I G H S C H O O L

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3 NOBLESVILLE HIGH SCHOOL CORE VALUES We believe that All individuals have equal value. People should treat others with dignity and respect. People are responsible for the choices they make. Learning is important, and all people can learn. CONTENTS Career Preparation/Career Pathways...2 Enrollment/Class Schedule Changes/Testing...3 Vocational School...3 Learning Lab...3 Alternate PE Credit...4 High School Credit Earned in Middle School for Math and World Language...4 Accelerated Program of Studies...5 Diploma Criteria Course Listing Full course descriptions are available on the NHS website: Choose Noblesville High School> Choose the Guidance Tab> Scroll down to "Course Descriptions"

4 2 Career Preparation Choices Beyond High School SCHOOLS Colleges/Universities Community Colleges Business, Technical, and Vocational Schools MILITARY Variety of Skill Training Financial Assistance with College WORK On-the-Job Training Apprenticeship The purpose of the following pages is to provide information to help you explore career options and decide which is best for you. In order to make the best decision, it is necessary for you to examine your interests, abilities, and talents. After determining what those are, review the career pathways and consider the possibilities in each pathway. The intent is not for you to decide on a specific occupation for the rest of your life, but to focus on a broader career path to help you select high school courses. Using these pages will aid you in planning for your future. Career pathways provide focus and relevance to your course selections throughout high school. Each career pathway provides a suggested program of study for careers from entry level to levels requiring a fouryear degree and beyond. No matter which career pathway you select, Noblesville High School offers you an excellent background of courses with content that prepares you for a postsecondary 2 year technical school, a 4 year college, a community college, and apprenticeship program or a high-wage job. WHAT CAREER PATHWAYS ARE AVAILABLE? Following is an overview of NHS Career Pathways. More detailed information for each career pathway can be found on the NHS Guidance website. Please review the pathways and the NHS courses related to them. This information will help you to choose elective courses to supplement the Minimum, Core 40, or Academic Honors graduation criteria. Business and Marketing Accounting and Finance Computer Programming Marketing and Entertainment Performing Arts Music Theatre Visual Arts and Communication Journalism Photography Graphic Design Law, Social Services and Education Social Services Education Health Sciences Government, Law and Public Services Biomedical Sciences Fitness and Nutrition Engineering and Design Architecture Engineering Interior Design Manufacturing and Construction Manufacturing Construction \Workforce Readiness ABC Apprenticeship Program J. Everett Career Center

5 Class Schedule Changes There is no drop and add period at NHS. Students have until June 15 at the end of each school year to make course selection changes if space is available in the requested course. The Director of Guidance and/or Administration must approve exceptions to this policy. Students and parents should check the schedule carefully to make sure all classes for the student's selected diploma are scheduled. Call the Main Campus Guidance Office immediately at if you have questions or concerns about a student's graduation progress. Auditing Courses Students who have earned a credit in a course with a grade lower than a "C-" may retake the course to better master its content or to meet minimum grade requirements to qualify for an Academic Honors Diploma. Only audits of the same course are allowed; a similar course of a lower level of difficulty (i.e. unweighted grade) may not be considered an audit of a more difficult course. Students who plan to retake the second semester of a yearlong course may also retake the first semester of that course. Both the original grade and the grade earned when the class is retaken will appear on the student's transcript and be factored into the student's GPA. No additional credit is earned when a student audits a course. Audits under other circumstances must be approved by the principal or designee. Requests to audit or retake a course may be denied by the principal/designee if sections are overfilled. NHS Learning Lab Grades The Learning Laboratory program s mission is to provide NHS students the opportunity to earn high school credits through varying instructional strategies in a smaller, more independent environment. Students attend a three-hour academic component combined with a work or Career Center, volunteer service, or regular half-day NHS schedule component. The Learning Laboratory program is intended to meet the needs of those students at risk of not completing high school, helping them graduate and transition into further education or on-the-job training. It is designed to recognize each student as an individual with a unique combination of needs, concerns, desires, attitudes, and abilities. Instruction occurs in an independent or small group study program in a lab setting. Students receive instruction in different forms through computer software, textbooks, and projects. Operation: The Learning Laboratory is located at Noblesville High School. Morning LL meets from 7:35 to 10:35. Afternoon LL meets from 11:35 to 2:35. During the other three hours of the school day, students work, volunteer, or follow a regular high school schedule. Additionally, some students attend for 90 minutes every other day. This group includes students who are significantly behind in credits. Prerequisite: Admission to the Learning Laboratory is by application. Students are evaluated by the guidance counselors who recommend them for consideration to the program. Students showing a strong desire to graduate demonstrated through their choices and attendance receive first placement into the Learning Lab. Credit Recovery Program Credit Recovery is an option for students who have previously failed classes. Upon referral, students must submit an application signed by the parents requesting that the student be accepted into the credit recovery program. This program uses NovaNET, a web-based curriculum offering students individualized programming for academic credits towards graduation requirements. Student Selection Criteria: Able to read at the 7th grade level Credit deficient by at least 2 credits per grade level (grades 9-12) 3 Vocational School J. Everett Light Career Center Grades 11, 12 (3 credits per semester) JEL provides vocational and technical training for juniors and seniors who are interested in preparing for a specific occupation. Students should apply to their counselor in the spring of their sophomore year for a two-year program or the spring of their junior year for a one-year program. Students are required to maintain satisfactory attendance and behavior for the entire year. Students may ride a bus provided by NHS except for those students enrolled in the Cosmetology program. Students must provide their own transportation in this program because the program times do not coincide with NHS school time. Prerequisite: Satisfactorily progressing toward high school graduation and application approval from the high school administration. (If NHS is unable to send all applicants due to quotas established by JEL, parents/guardians and students may be required to meet with a screening committee.) Enrollment in these programs is for a full year. Changes are not permitted at semester s end. Students interested in entering a vocational program at JEL are expected to attend an open house there in the spring. Testing Program PSAT/NMSQT [Preliminary Scholastic Aptitude Test/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test] The PSAT measures critical reasoning, math, and non-essay writing skills and is administered only in October to sophomores and all college-bound juniors. High scoring juniors may qualify for eligibility in the National Merit Scholarship Program. ACT Aspire The ACT Aspire program helps 9th grade students build a solid foundation for future academic and career success. It is a comprehensive guidance resource that helps students measure their current academic development, explore career/training options, and make plans for the remaining years of high school and post-graduation years. As a "pre-act" test, ACT Aspire is a powerful predictor of success on the ACT. PLAN includes four mulitple-choice tests: English, Math, Reading, and Science. SAT [Scholastic Aptitude Test] The SAT measures critical reading, math, and essay writing. Tests are given 6-7 times each school year, including tests at NHS in October, January, and May. Most colleges require this or the ACT as part of the admissions process. Juniors should take the two college admissions tests in the spring semester and retest the following fall (if needed). Online registration is available at SAT Subject Tests The SAT Subject Tests measure areas of English, advanced math, science, social studies and world language. Up to three hour-long tests can be taken at any one test session. These tests are required at some highly selective schools as part of their admission procedure either for entry purposes or for placement. Students should check specific college criteria to see if the SAT Subject Tests is required. Test dates are the same as the SAT. Registration is online. ACT [American College Test] The ACT measures verbal, math, reading, science reasoning, and writing skills. Most colleges will acccept either the ACT or the SAT for admission. Since formats differ, it is recommended that NHS students take each test at least once to compare scores earned. The test is administered 5 times each school year, including September, October and February at NHS. Online registration is at actstudent.org. AP (Advanced Placement) Exams Students in AP courses at NHS are encouraged to take the corresponding AP exams in May. Most colleges grant credit for college courses covering the same material to students who have scored at or above certain levels on a 1-5 scale. Registration is at NHS in March. Students scoring 3 or above will receive credit at Indiana's state schools. ASVAB(Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery) Given in the junior year to military-bound students, ASVAB measures aptitude in a variety of areas including math, English, writing, science, and mechanical and technical abilities. It is also one of the best interest inventories and can be very helpful in career decision making. There is no obligation to the military.

6 Alternative PE Credit The Alternative PE credit option is in effect beginning the school year. There will be no credits granted for any previous school year. Students may choose to complete an Alternative PE application for one or two of the required PE credits for graduation. Students/Parents may submit an Alternative PE application for the following: ISHAA athletics: Baseball Basketball Cross Country Football Golf Tennis Gymnastics Soccer Softball 4 Swimming Track Volleyball Wrestling Marching Band one season consists of summer marching through the end of semester one. Cheerleading one credit may be earned per year of cheerleading. Dance one credit may be earned per year of dance. Golden Guard one credit may be earned per year of Golden Guard. A complete season is defined as first practice to final event. The student will participate regularly in physical activity, demonstrated by participation in over 90% of group activities (injury free) or 66% due to major injury (NHS athletic trainer or physician signature required). The coach or activity sponsor determines whether the student meets the eligibility requirements. Students may not participate in Athletic Weights until the Alternative PE credit contract is received. It may take students more than one school year to complete the PE requirements. All contracts must be turned into the NHS guidance office. One contract must be signed and submitted for each activity. For example if a student participates in football and track, or marching band and wrestling a contract must be submitted for both activities. Student participation in any activity not listed above is not eligible for the Alternate PE credit. Students should enter the grade level for the year they are participating in the activity. For example: sophomores who file the contract for the following school year should list their grade level as 11. It is the students responsibility to contact their guidance counselor to make a schedule change by June 15 if they wish to earn credit through the Alternate PE credit application but are currently enrolled in PE for the following school year. Students must complete their Alternate PE credits by the end of the junior year. Seniors are not eligible for the Alternate PE credit due to possible injury in the activity. All PE Waivers must be turned in to the NHS Guidance office no later than June 15 for the following school year for both semesters. High School Credit Earned in Middle School for Math and World Language Students may obtain high school credit for high school World Language completed prior to entering high school. Students and their parents need to carefully read the following guidelines and requirements. Courses taken for high school credit will count towards the grade point average. A student must earn a grade of C or higher both semesters in order to earn credit. Students who earn a C or higher will be placed in Spanish II for the 9th grade year. Courses taken for high school credit while a student is in middle will count toward Core 40 or Core 40 with Academic Honors Diploma world language credit requirements. Students may obtain high school credit for high school mathematics courses completed prior to entering high school. Students and their parents need to carefully read the following guidelines and requirements. Courses taken for high school credit will count towards the grade point average. A student must earn a grade of C or higher both semesters in order to earn credit. A student receiving a B- or better each semester, whether or not for credit, cannot retake the course for credit at the high school. A student earning a C- or below either semester should consider retaking the course to meet the pre-requisites for the next level course within the discipline. Any student who retakes the course will receive only the credit and grade earned at 9th grade or above. Courses taken for high school credit while a student is in middle school will not count toward Core 40 or Core 40 with Academic Honors Diploma math credit requirements Letters of Understanding accepting credit for both courses will be available in the spring of the 8th grade year and must be returned to the NHS Guidance Office no later than June 15 following the 8th grade year. Students may choose to accept credit in one or both areas.

7 Accelerated Program of Studies-Honors Grade 9 Grade 10 English 9 H English 10 H Algebra II H Alg II H or Statistics AP Biology H Chemistry H Pre-AP Geography & World History AP History of the World European History AP Grade 11 Grade 12 English Language & Comp AP English Literature & Comp AP PreCalculus H Calculus ACP M119) (non-weighted) Chemistry AP/ACP Calculus AP (weighted) U.S. History AP Microeconomics AP/ACP Macroeconomics AP U.S. History ACP Govt & Politics AP Additional weighted courses: Computer Science AP Music Theory AP European History AP Physics AP Geology ACP German Language & Culture AP Spanish Language AP Biology AP Psychology AP Environmental Science AP Studio Art AP (3 courses) Art History AP French Language & Culture AP Spanish Literature & Culture AP 5 Previous regular English grade of A OR Honors level English grade of A or B Math Mathematics standardized score 95th percentile Previous regular mathematics grade of A OR Honor level grade of A or B Science Mathematics standardized score of 95th percentile Previous regular level grade of A OR Honor level class grade of A or B Social Studies Standardized Language Arts score 95th percentile College Opportunities for Students Noblesville High School offers early college opportunities for students by allowing them to take college courses to meet academic and elective graduation criteria. Students may choose courses offered through Indiana University's Advanced College Program, Ivy Tech State College, and Vincennes University during the school day. Students may also choose to take college courses at any local accredited college or university in the evening. Research suggests and Noblesville High School believes that students who take early college courses increase their likelihood of success in college because they become aware of the increased demands of college-level work. Students and parents are strongly encouraged to investigate the transferability of college courses before paying for them. AP (Advanced Placement): Courses offer high school students the opportunity to experience rigorous and accelerated academic courses in a wide variety of subjects. Courses are based on college-level curricula and include experiences in intensive, reflective, and analytical thinking. Most colleges grant credit for successfully completing AP exams in May. AP courses are the most universally accepted courses for college credit. Refer to individual course descriptions. ACP (Advanced College Project): A cooperative program between Indiana University and selected high schools within Indiana, Michigan, and Ohio, ACP offers college credit to students who enroll in IU courses offered at their high schools. Courses are taught following rigorous college-level curricula. Credit may be earned by successfully completing the course and paying IU tuition. Not all colleges accept the IU credit. Refer to individual college criteria. Students must have a minimum of a 2.7 gpa to receive college credit for ACP courses. Most AP/ACP/Honors courses have weighted grades (see Student Handbook). Summer projects may be required. All courses are full-year courses with the exception of Economics AP/ACP, Government AP, and Psychology AP. Initial identification for enrollment in honors/ap/acp courses is based upon the following criteria: 1) Past student achievement and performance - Teachers rate and provide input into whether the student has demonstrated the past achievement and/or performance to be successful in the gifted/talented program. 2) Parent or student interest- Often individual students do not meet all the criteria for enrollment in advanced courses. However, because of their work habits and motivation some students strive for and achieve excellence in whatever they undertake and need a more demanding curriculum to be challenged. Students who do not meet standard honors criteria are advised to carefully consider the following: a. Because grades for advanced classes are weighted, these courses require outside preparation above and beyond that of regular level courses, including summer reading and/or projects. Each course requires an unusual amount of time. b. Honors courses may involve in-depth independent study and out-of-class work, and the material may not be provided in the traditional classroom lecture style. c. In order to enroll in advanced courses, students must demonstrate advanced skills and abilities within the subject area. d. Advanced classes are meant to cause students to stretch, reach and persevere in order to succeed. They therefore require research, analysis, and interpretation of data from multiple sources. e. Teachers in advanced classes are expected to be demanding and challenging. It is further expected that all work, regardless of the academic area, will demonstrate advanced writing skills. It is assumed that students enrolling in advanced courses possess these skills and will prepare all work to the best of their abilities. Note: the June 15 deadline for schedule changes applies to Honors, AP/ACP courses Criteria for Advanced Courses English Language Arts Standardized scores 95th percentile ISTEP+/ End of Course Assessments Students must pass the End of Course Assessment (ECA) in Algebra I and English 10. Students will take the ECA in Algebra I in the Spring of 8th or 9th grade. If the student does not pass, there will be multiple opportunities through grade 12 to retake the assessment. Students will take the ECA in English 10 in the Spring of 10th grade. If a student does not pass, there will be multiple opportunities through grade 12 to retake the assessment. Students are required to take the Biology ECA but do not have to pass it to meet graduation requirements. Students must also complete a minimum of 46 credits and earn one of the three Noblesville High School diplomas in order to graduate. Students may receive a waiver from passing the ECAs if they meet all of the following criteria: 1. Pass all courses required for graduation 2. Earn a C average in 34 required courses 3. Achieve 95% attendance over 4 years (excluding excused absences.) 4. Retake the ECAs annually 5. Participate in provided remediation Military Affairs Recruiting offices for all branches of the armed services are located in the Indianapolis area. Telephone numbers are: Army (317) Navy (317) Air Force (317) Marine Corps (765) Coast Guard (773) National Guard (317) Civil Rights Compliance Statement Noblesville Schools has a policy of providing equal opportunity. All courses are open to all students regardless of age, race, color, sex, handicapping condition, and national origin, including limited English proficiency. Educational services, program, instruction, and facilities will not be denied to anyone in Noblesville Schools as a result of his or her age, race, color, sex, handicapping condition, or national origin, including limited English proficiency. For further information, clarification, or complaint please contact Mr. Mark Booth, Director of Student Services, River Road, Noblesville, Indiana 46062, (317)

8 Diploma Criteria Indiana General High School Diploma Indiana's Core 40 curriculum provides the academic foundation all students need to succeed in college and the workforce, and the Core 40 Diploma is the basic Indiana high school diploma. To graduate with less than Core 40, the following formal opt-out process must be completed: The student, the student's parent/guardian, and the student's counselor (or another staff member who assists students in course selection) meet to discuss the student's progress. The student's career and course plan is reviewed. The student's parent/guardian determines whether the student will achieve greater educational benefits by completing the general curriculum or the Core 40 curriculum. If the decision is made to opt out of Core 40, the student is required to complete the course and credit requirements for a general diploma, and the career/ academic sequence the student will pursue is determined. Explanation of Credits A student may earn one (1) credit in courses scheduled to meet for one semester. Credit totals for all diplomas must be earned in grades Courses taken in middle school (e.g. Mathmatics and World Language) will be acknowledged on the transcript, but will not count toward total number of credits needed for graduation or be factored into GPA. 6 Core 40 with Academic Honors Diploma Graduating class of 2015 English Mathematics Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II, Higher Level Mathematics (credit earned in high school after class of 2011) Science in Biology I in Chemistry I or Physics I or Integrated Chemistry/Physics 2 Additional Credits in Chemistry, Physics, Earth/Space Science, Advanced Biology Social Studies in US History 1 Credit in US Government 1 Credit in Economics 2 credits in World History or 2 credits in Geography and History of the World World Language 6- Must include 6 credits in one language or in 2 languages (credit earned in high school after class of 2011) Physical Education I, II Health Fine Arts Electives 1 Credit 6- Complete one of the following: Two Advanced Placement courses (four credits) and corresponding AP Exams Academic, transferable dual high school/college courses resulting in 6 college credits Complete a combination of AP courses (2 credits), & corresponding AP exams, & dual H.S./college credit coure(s) from the Core Transfer Library (3 credits). Score of 1200 or higher combined SAT math and critical reading Score of 26 composite ACT Total Required 47 Credits Student must earn a C- or higher in all AHD courses and maintain an overall GPA of 3.0 or higher. End of Course Assessment (ECA) in Algebra I and English 10 Graduating classes of 2016 Forward English Mathematics Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II, Higher Level Mathematics Science in Biology in Chemistry I or Physics I or Integrated Chemistry/Physics 2 Additional Credits in Chemistry, Physics, Earth/Space Science, Advanced Biology Social Studies in US History 1 Credit in US Government 1 Credit in Economics in World History or in Geography and History of the World Foreign Language 6- Must include 6 credits in one language or 8 Credits in 2 languages Fine Arts Physical Education I, II Health 1 Credit Electives 7 Credits Complete one of the following: Two Advanced Placement courses (4 credits) and corresponding AP Exams Dual high school/college courses from the priority course list resulting in 6 verifiable transcripted college credits Advanced Placement course (2 credits) and corresponding AP exam and dual high school/college courses from the priority course list resulting in 3 verifiable transcripted college credits Score of 1750 or higher combined SAT math, critical reading, and writing and a minimum score of 530 on each section Score of 26 composite ACT and completion of the writing section Total Required 47 Credits Student must earn a C- or higher in all AHD courses and maintain an over all GPA of 3.0 or higher. Graduation Exam (Algebra I and English 10 End of Course Assessments) Students must be enrolled in a mathematics or quantitative reasoning course during the junior or senior year. Students must earn eight (8) math credits during high school.

9 7 Core 40 with Technical Honors Graduating class of 2015 English Mathematics Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II (credit earned in high school after class of 2011) Science in Biology I in Chemistry I or Physics I or Integrated Chemistry/Physics 2 Additional Credits in Chemistry, Physics, Earth/Space Science, Advanced Biology Social Studies in US History 1 Credit in US Government 1 Credit in Economics in World History or in Geography and History of the World Physical Education I, II Health 1 Credit Electives Career-Technical Program Credits Complete two of the following: one must be A or B: A. Score at or above the following levels on WorkKeys: Reading for Information - Level 6; Applied Mathematics - Level 6; Location Information - Level 5 B. Complete dual high school/college credit courses in a technical area (6 college credits) C. Complete a Professional Career Internship course or Cooperative Education course (2 credits) D. Complete an industry-based work experience as part of two-year technical education program (minimum 140 hours) E. Earn a state-approved, industry-recognized certification Total Required End of Course Assessment (ECA) in Algebra I and English Credits Graduating classes of 2016 Forward English AND Mathematics Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II Science in Biology in Chemistry I or Physics I or Integrated Chemistry/Physics 2 Additional Credits in Chemistry, Physics, Earth/Space Science, Advanced Biology Social Studies in US History 1 Credit in US Government 1 Credit in Economics in World History or in Geography and History of the World Physical Education I, II Health Electives Career-Technical Program 1 Credit Credits Students must be enrolled in a mathematics or quantitative reasoning course during the junior or senior year. Students must earn six (6) math credits during high school. (1) Earn a minimum of six (6) credits in the college and career preparations courses in a state approved College & Career Pathway and earn one (1) of the following: (2) Complete one of the following: Two Advanced Placement courses (4 credits) and corresponding AP Exams Dual high school/college courses from the priority course list resulting in 6 verifiable transcripted college credits or Advanced Placement course (2 credits) and corresponding AP exam and dual high school/college courses from the priority course list resulting in 3 verifiable transcripted college credits Score of 1750 or higher combined SAT math, critical reading, and writing and a minimum score of 530 on each section Score of 26 composite ACT and completion of the writing section Earn the following minimum scores on (A) WorkKeys: Reading for Information Level 6 Applied Mathematics Level 6 Locating Information, Level 5 (B)Earn the following minimum score on Accuplacer: Writing 80 Reading 90 Math 75 (C) Earn the following minimum score on Compass: Algebra 66 Writing 70 Reading 80 Student must earn a C- or higher in all THD courses and maintain an over all GPA of 3.0 or higher. Total Required 47 Credits Graduation Exam (Algebra I and English 10 End of Course Assessments) (A) State approved, industry recognized certification or credential, OR (B) Pathway designated dual high school and college credit courses from the lists of priority courses resulting in six (6) verifiable transcripted college credits

10 8 English Mathematics Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II (credit earned in high school after class of 2011) Science in Biology I in Chemistry I or Physics I or Integrated Chemistry/Physics 2 Additional Credits in Advanced Chemistry, Physics, Earth/Space Science, Biology Social Studies in US History Core 40 Diploma Graduating class of 2015 Graduating classes 2016 Forward 1 Credit in US Government 1 Credit in Economics in World History or in Geography and History of the World Health 1 Credit Physical Education I, II Directed Electives 5 Credits Electives 1 Career Academic Sequence Recommended Total Required 4 End of Course Assessment (ECA) in Algebra I and English 10 English Mathematics Minimum of Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II Science in Biology in Chemistry I or Physics I or Integrated Chemistry/Physics 2 Additional Credits in Chemistry, Physics, Earth/Space Science, Advanced Biology Social Studies in US History 1 Credit in US Government 1 Credit in Economics in World History or in Geography and History of the World Physical Education I, II Health 1 Credit Directed Electives 5 Credits Electives 1 College and Career Pathway 6 credits Students must be enrolled in a mathematics or quantitative reasoning course each year the student is in high school. Students must earn six (6) math credits during high school. Total Required 4 Minimum Diploma Graduating class of 2015 English Mathematics Algebra I + 4 additional NHS math credits (credit earned in high school after class of 2011) Science 4 Credits in Biology I in a non-biological science Social Studies in US History 1 Credit in US Government 1 Credit in Economics in World History or in Geography and History of the World Health 1 Credit Physical Education I, II Career Academic Sequence Flex Credits 5 Credits Flex credits must complete one of the following: 1. Additional courses to extend the career-academic sequence. 2. Courses involving work place learning. Advanced Career-technical education, college credit. 3. Additional courses in language arts, social studies, mathematics, science, world languages, fine arts Electives Total Required End of Course Assessment (ECA) in Algebra I and English 10 4 Graduating classes of 2016 Forward English in English 9, 10, 11, 12 Mathematics Minimum of Algebra Enrichment, Algebra I and Geometry Science 4 Credits in Biology in a physical science Social Studies in US History 1 Credit in US Government 1 Credit in Economics in World History or in Geography and History of the World Physical Education I, II Health 1 Credit College and Career Pathway Flex Credits 5 Credits Flex credits must complete one of the following: Additional courses to extend the college and career pathway Courses involving work place learning. Advanced Career-technical education, college credit. Additional courses in language arts, social studies, mathematics, science, world languages, fine arts Electives Students must earn two (2) credits in a mathematics or quantitative reasoning courses their junior or senior year. Total Required 4 Graduation Exam (Algebra I and English 10 End of Course Assessments)

11 9 TITLE COURSE LISTING All students will schedule into 7 classes PREREQUISITE ART Introduction to 2-D Art/Intro to 3-D Art 5001/5006 9,10,11,12 Year None Introduction to 3-D Art/ Intro to 2-Art 5005/5002 9,10,11,12 Year None Photography 5009/ , 11,12 Year One Semester of Art Digital Camera Sculpture 5011/ ,11,12 Year Intro to 3-D Art Drawing 5013/ ,11,12 Year Intro to 2-D Art Painting 5015/ ,11,12 Year Intro to 2-D Art Visual Communications 5017 (Fall) 10,11,12 Sem Photography or Drawing or Painting Digital Design 5026 (Spring) 10,11,12 Sem Visual Communications Ceramics I 5019/ ,11,12 Year None Ceramics II 5021/ ,11,12 Year Ceramics I Studio Art AP (Drawing/Painting Portfolio) 5027/ , 12 Year Drawing or Painting Studio Art AP (3-D Design Portfolio) 5029/ , 12 Year Sculpture or Ceramics Studio Art AP (2-D Design Photography) 5099/ , 12 Year Photography Art History AP 5081/ ,11,12 Year None BUSINESS AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY *Accounting I 5053/ ,11,12 Year None *Financial Services 5055/ ,12 Year Accounting I Introduction to Business 5041/5042 9,10,11,12 Sem None *Principles of Business Management 5079/ ,11,12 Sem None Business Law and Ethics 5043/ ,12 Sem None Merchandising 5049/ ,12 Year None Digital Citizenship 5031/5032 9, 10 Sem Recommended for all students *Information & Communication 5035/ ,11,12 Sem None Technology - Microsoft Office Planning for College and Careers 5063/5064 9,10,11,12 Sem None Personal Financial Responsibility 5065/ , 11,12 Sem None Sports & Entertainment Marketing 5067/ ,11,12 Sem None *Entrepreneurship & New Ventures 5073/ ,12 Sem None *Computer Tech Support: NHS Tech Team 5739/ ,12 Year Application required *Computer Programming I 5083/ ,11,12 Sem B- average in math courses *Computer Programming II 5085 (fall) 11,12 Sem Computer Programming I AP Computer Science A 5088 (spring) 11,12 Sem Computer Programming II *Web Design I 5093/ ,11,12 Sem None *Web Design II (Spring) ,11,12 Sem Web Design I with passing grade *College credit MAY be available. Please see course instructor

12 10 TITLE PREREQUISITE ENGLISH AND THEATRE English / Year None English 9 Honors 5105/ Year See honors criteria and course description English / Year None English 10 Honors 5111/ Year See honors criteria and course description English / Year None English 11 Literature & Composition 5135/ Year None English 11 Language & Composition AP 5137/ Year See honors criteria and course description English / Year None English 12 Composition 5127/ Sem None English 12 Composition 111 (3 college credits) 5129/ Sem 1 of 3 English Comp choices for AHD students English 12 Literary Movements: Classics (fall) 5131 (Fall) 12 Sem None English 12 World Literature (spring) 5132(Spring) 12 Sem None English 12 Contemporary Literature 5133/ Sem None English Composition ACP (3 college credits) 5157/ Sem 1 of 3 English Comp choices for AHD students English 12 Literature & Composition AP 5139/ Year 1 of 3 English Comp choices for AHD students Fundamentals of Public Speaking ACP (3 college credits) 5141/ ,11,12 Sem 2.7 GPA or higher to earn IU credit Etymology 5149 / ,11,12 Sem None Biblical Literature 5152 (Spring) 11,12 Sem None Film Literature 5153/ ,11,12 Sem None (Literature & Film making) Creative Writing 5155/ ,12 Sem None Journalism I: Photo Journalism 5159/5160 9,10,11, 12 Sem Digital Camera Journalism I: News writing 5161/5162 9, 10, 11, 12 Sem None Student Publications: Newspaper: Beginning 5165/ ,11,12 Year Journalism I Student Publications: Newspaper: Intermediate 5169/ ,12 Year Passing grade in Beginning Student Publications: Newspaper: Advanced 5171/ Year Passing grade in Intermediate Student Publications: Yearbook: Beginning 5167/ ,11,12 Year Journalism I Student Publications: Yearbook: Intermediate 5173/ ,12 Year Passing grade in Beginning Student Publications: Yearbook: Advanced 5175/ Year Passing grade in Intermediate Theatre Arts I & II (L) 5493/5494 9,10,11,12 Year None Theatre Production (Fall) ,12 Sem Theatre Arts II or Technical Theatre (application) Technical Theatre (Spring) ,11,12 Sem Instructor Approval (application) Intro/Advanced Broadcast Journalism 5713/5714 9,10,11,12 Year None Mass Media (Announcements) 5715/ ,11,12 Year Intro/Advanced Broadcast Journalism, instructor approval English as a New Language (for English credit) 5299/5300 9,10,11,12 Year English is not primary language English as a New Language (for elective credit) 5297/5298 9,10, 11,12 Year English is not primary language

13 11 TITLE PREREQUISITE J. EVERETT LIGHT CAREER CENTER Law Enforcement I 5909/ ,12 Year None Law Enforcement II 5911/ Year Law Enforcement I Emergency Medical Services 5901/ Year Health, Firefighting I suggested, must be 18 years old EMS First Responder 5991/ ,12 Sem None Fire Fighter Intro 5905/ ,12 Sem Health Fire Fighting Comprehensive 5993/ ,12 Year Health Business Technology Lab I 5915/ ,12 Year Digital Communications Business Technology Lab II 5917/ Year Business Technology Lab I Computer Repair I 5923/ ,12 Year Digital Communications, Algebra Computer Repair II 5925/ Year Computer Repair I Graphic Imaging I 5927/ ,12 Year None; Digital Communications recommended Graphic Imaging II 5929/ Year Graphic Imaging I Digital Media Arts I 5931/ ,12 Year English with C or better Digital Media Arts II 5933/ Year Digital Media Arts I Culinary Arts I 5935/ ,12 Year None Culinary Arts II 5937/ Year Culinary Arts I Health Occupations 5941/ ,12 Year None Animation/Film Production 5965/ ,12 Year None (2 hours only) Auto Maintenance/Detailing 5899/ ,12 Year None Web/Software Programming I 5959/ ,12 Year None Web/Software Programming II 5967/ Year Web/Software Programming I Medical Assisting 5943/ ,12 Year None Dental Careers I 5949/ ,12 Year None Dental Careers II 5951/ Year Dental Assisting I Cosmetology I 5953/ Year None Cosmetology II 5955/ Year Cosmetology I (4 NHS credits per semester) Barbering I 5967/ Year None Barbering II 5991/ Year Barbering I Construction Technology I 5971/ /12 Year None Construction Technology II 5973/ Year Building Trades Tech I Veterinary Assisting I 5961/ ,12 Year None Veterinary Assisting II 5963/ Year Veterinary Assisting I Welding I 5979/ ,12 Year None Welding II 5981/ Year Welding I Auto Collision Repair I 5983/ ,12 Year None Auto Collision Repair II 5985/ Year Auto Collision I Auto Service Technology I 5987/ ,12 Year None Auto Service Technology II 5989/ Year Auto Service Technology I Early Childhood Education I 5957/ ,12 Year None Early Childhood Education II 5967/ Year Early Childhood Education I Visual Design and Advertising I 5995/ ,12 Year High School Art Classes, Computer Skill Visual Design and Advertising II 5997/ Year High School Art Classes, Computer Skills Music/Sound Production I 5913/ ,12 Year None (2 hr) Music/Sound Production II 5933/ Year Music/Sound I (2 hr) MATHEMATICS Algebra I 5359/5360 9,10,11,12 Year None Algebra I Enrichment 5361/ Year Placement only by teacher or counselor Geometry 5363/5364 9,10,11,12 Year Credit earned in Algebra I Algebra II 5369/ ,11,12 Year Credit earned in Geometry Algebra II Honors 5371/5372 9,10 Year A in Algebra I and A in Geometry Statistics AP 5377/ ,11,12 Year Recommended for strong students after Algebra II Finite Math 5375/ , 12 Year Credit earned Pre-Calculus 5381/ ,12 Year A or B in Algebra II Pre-Calculus Honors 5383/ ,12 Year A in Algebra II or B in Algebra II Honors Calculus ACP (M 119) (3 college credits) 5389/ Year A or B in Pre-Calculus (non-weighted) Calculus AP 5387/ Year A in Pre-Calculus or A/B in Pre-Cal Honors (weighted)

14 12 TITLE PREREQUISITE MUSIC-INSTRUCTIONAL Piano & Electronic Keyboard Beginning (L) 5401/5402 9,10,11,12 Year None Piano & Electronic Keyboard Intermediate (L) 5403/5404 9,10,11,12 Year Beginning level or audition Piano & Electronic Keyboard Advanced (L) 5405/5406 9,10,11,12 Year Intermediate level or audition Instrumental Ensemble, Guitar I (L) 5411/5412 9,10,11,12 Year Acoustic guitar Instrumental Ensemble, Guitar II (L) 5413/5414 9,10,11,12 Year Guitar I with passing grade or instructor permission Instrumental Ensemble, Advanced Guitar (L) 5415/5416 9,10,11,12 Year Guitar II w/ passing grade or instructor permission Instrumental Ensemble, Percussion 5409/5410 9,10,11,12 Year Audition or Teacher Approval MUSIC-VOCAL ** All students must speak with choir directors for placement in choirs Beginning Chorus, Soprano/Alto (L) 5419/ Year None Beginning Chorus, Soprano/Alto (L) 5421/5422 9,10,11,12 Year Placement by audition (Harmonix) Intermediate Chorus, Tenor/Bass/Baritone 5423/5424 9,10,11,12 Year None (The Guys) Intermediate Chorus, Soprano/Alto (L) 5425/5426 9,10,11,12 Year Placement by audition (Sensations) Intermediate Chorus, Soprano/Alto (L) 5435/ ,11,12 Year Placement by audition (Cantemos) Advanced Chorus, Soprano/Alto (L) 5431/ ,11,12 Year Placement by audition (New Dimension) Intermediate Choir Mixed Voices 5429/5430 9,10,11,12 Year Placement by audition (Mill Tones) Advanced Chorus, Show Choir (L) 5433/ ,11,12 (girls) Year Placement by audition (NHS Singers) 9 (boys) Year Placement by audition (NHS Singers) Vocal Jazz 5417/ ,11,12 Year Placement by audition (MadJazz) MUSIC-INSTRUMENTAL Beginning Orchestra 5449/ Year None Intermediate Orchestra 5451/ ,11,12 Year Placement by audition Advanced Orchestra 5453/ ,11,12 Year Placement by audition Beginning Concert Band 5461/ Year None Intermediate Concert Band 5445/ ,11,12 Year Placement by audition Advanced Concert Band 5465/ ,11,12 Year Placement by audition Beginning Jazz Ensemble 5467/5468 9, 10, 11, 12 Year Placement by audition Intermediate Jazz Ensemble 5469/5470 9,10,11,12 Year Placement by audition Advanced Jazz Ensemble 5473/5474 9, 10, 11, 12 Year Placement by audition Electronic Music: Song writing & recording arts 5407/ ,11,12 Year Prior instrumental experience MUSIC-HISTORY AND THEORY Music Theory and Composition 5481 (fall) 10,11,12 Sem None Music History and Appreciation 5482 (spring) 10,11,12 Sem For NON musicians Music Theory AP 5475/ ,12 Year None DANCE Dance Performance/Color Guard 5479/5480 9,10,11,12 Year None

15 13 TITLE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY (INCLUDES BIOLOGICAL SCIENCE, NON-BIOLOGICAL SCIENCE, ENGINEERING & TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION, AND PROJECT LEAD THE WAY) PREREQUISITE BIOLOGICAL SCIENCE Biology I (L) 5501/5502 9,10,11,12 Year None Biology I Honors (L) 5509/ Year See honors criteria and course description Biology AP (L) 5511/ ,12 Year See honors criteria and course description Anatomy & Physiology (L) (college credit) 5513/ ,11,12 Year See course description NON-BIOLOGICAL SCIENCE Chemistry I (L) 5521/ ,11,12 Year A or B in Algebra I Chemistry I-Honors (L) 5523/ Year 85% in Biology Honors, 95% in Biology, 90 % in Algebra I, 3.45 GPA Chemistry AP/ACP (L) (5 college credits) 5525/ ,12 Year See honors criteria & course description Physics I (L) 5531/ ,12 Year 80% in Algebra I Physics I Honors (L) 5533/ ,12 Year See honors criteria & course description Earth and Space Science (L) 5541/ ,11,12 Year None Integrated Chemistry-Physics (L) 5543/ ,11,12 Year Algebra I or currently enrolled in Algebra I Environmental Science AP (L) 5551/ ,12 Year Chemistry I or Biology I with A or above Physics C AP (L) 5537/ Year Concurrent enrollment in Calculus Geology ACP (3 college credits each sem) 5553/ ,12 Year Biology I, Chemistry I, see honors criteria & course description PROJECT LEAD THE WAY BIOMEDICAL SCIENCE Principles of Biomedical Sciences, PLTW 5555/5556 9,10,11,12 Year Biology I or concurrent enrollment in Biology I, strong Math, English skills Human Body Systems, PLTW 5557/ ,11,12 Year Principles of Biomedical Sciences Medical Interventions, PLTW 5559/ ,12 Year HBS or concurrent enrollment in HBS Biomedical Innovations, PLTW 5563/ Year MI or concurrent enrollment in MI PROJECT LEAD THE WAY PRE-ENGINEERING Intro to Engineering Design, PLTW (3 college credits) 5707/5708 9,10,11,12 Year Success in 8th grade math Civil Engineering & Architecture, PLTW (3 college credits) 5709/ ,11,12 Year POE or IED Principles of Engineering, PLTW (3 college credits) 5729/ ,11,12 Year None Aerospace Engineering, PLTW 5741/ ,11,12 Year One PLTW course Engineering, Design & Development, PLTW 5747/ Year IED, POE and one additional PLTW Pre-Engineering course ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION Intro to Adv. Manufacturing & Logistics (6 college credits) 5727/ ,11,12 Year None Advanced Manufacturing I 5745/ , 12 Year Intro to Adv. Manufacturing I Introduction to Design Processes (3 college credits) 5705/5706 9,10,11,12 Year None Introduction to Transportation 5719/ ,11,12 Year None Introduction to Construction 5721/ ,11,12 Year None Introduction to Construction (ABC Apprenticeship) 5721A/5722A 11 Year None (2 blocks per semester)

16 TITLE 14 PREREQUISITE SOCIAL STUDIES World History 5601/ ,11,12 Year None World History AP 5609/ ,11,12 Year See honors criteria & course description European History AP 5607/ ,11,12 Year See honors criteria & course description U.S. History 5611/ Year None U.S. History ACP (3 college credits per sem) 5615/ Year See honors criteria & course description U.S. History AP 5619/ Year None Geography & History of the World 5617/ Year None Pre AP Geography & History of the World 5631/ Year None Economics 5621/ Sem None U.S. Government 5623/ Sem None Microeconomics AP/ACP (3 college credits) Sem See honors criteria & course description Macroeconomics AP 5634 (spring) 12 Sem See honors criteria & course description U.S. Government and Politics AP 5630 (spring) 12 Sem See honors criteria & course description Law Education 5636 (spring) 11,12 Sem Recommended for college-bound students International Relations 5645 (fall) 11, 12 Sem None Psychology AP 5639/ Year See honors criteria & course description Sociology 5641/ ,12 Sem Recommended for college-bound students Psychology 5643/ ,12 Sem Recommended for college-bound students WELLNESS Nutrition and Wellness 5217/5218 9,10,11,12 Sem None Adv. Nutrition and Wellness 5219/5220 9,10, 11,12 Sem. Nutrition and Wellness Child Development 5207/ ,11,12 Sem None Adv. Child Development 5209/ , 11, 12 Sem Child Development Physical Education I/Physical Education II (L) 5301/5302 9,10,11,12 Sem None Elective PE: Aerobics and Conditioning (L) 5307/5308 9,10,11,12 Sem Physical Education I, II Elective PE: Co-Ed Lifetime Fitness (L) 5315/5316 9,10,11,12 Sem PE I, PE II Elective PE: Athletic Weights (L) 5317/5318 9,10,11,12 Sem PE I, PE II or PE Waiver; recommended for NHS student athletes Elective PE: Lifesaving (L) 5319 (fall) 10,11,12 Sem Must be 15 years old and swim 500 yds. Health Education 5325/5326 9,10,11,12 Sem None Adv. Health Education: Substance Abuse 5327/ ,11,12 Sem None Adv. Health Education: Sports Medicine 5329/ ,12 Sem Credit in Health & Safety Pool Life Guard 5335/ Sem Only w/ certification,application & department approval WORLD LANGUAGES Spanish I 5251/5252 9,10,11,12 Year Available for new students & student who received a D+ or below in grade 8 Spanish II 5253/5254 9,10,11,12 Year Spanish I with a passing grade Spanish III 5255/ ,11,12 Year Spanish II with a passing grade Spanish III Honors 5293/ , 11, 12 Year A or B in Spanish II-Want AP level Spanish Language AP 5247/ , 12 Year Spanish III Honors Spanish Literature & Culture AP 5245/ Year Spanish Language AP Spanish for Heritage Speakers 5249/5250 9, 10, 11, 12 Year Recommendation only French I 5263/5264 9,10,11,12 Year None French II 5265/ ,11,12 Year French I with a passing grade French III 5267/ ,12 Year French II with a passing grade French III Honors 5289/ , 12 Year A or B in French II - Want AP level French Language and Culture AP 5243/ Year French III Honors French V 5271/ Year French Language and Culture AP German I 5275/5276 9,10,11,12 Year None German II 5277/ ,11,12 Year German I with a passing grade German III 5279/ ,11,12 Year German II with a passing grade German III Honors 5291/ , 11, 12 Year A or B in German II - Want AP level German Language and Culture AP 5241/ Year German III Honors German V 5283/ Year German Language and Culture Chinese I 5287/5288 9, 10, 11, 12 Year None