Course Selection Pathways Booklet 2015-2016

NQHS
Course Selection Pathways Booklet
2015 - 2016
Course requests will be completed online through the Aspen Student Portal.
March 23 – April 6, 2015
Finding the Aspen Student Portal:
Go to http://aspen.quincypublicschools.com/aspen
Enter the student’s ID number as the Login ID
or
From the Quincy Public Schools website at www.quincypublicschools.com
Go to Parent Links on the right choose Aspen ~ Student Portal to locate a link to the address above.
Enter the student’s ID number as the Login ID
After logging into the Student Portal choose My Info top tab  Requests side tab
Follow the Instructions that will be visible on the top of the My Info Request screen
when the course selection window is open March 23 - April 6
Finding Program of Studies on our website:
Log on to the Quincy Public Schools website at www.quincypublicschools.com
Go to Schools  High Schools  choose high school  choose Course Selection 2015-16 (on left).
North Quincy High School Main Office: (617) 984-8745
Student Support Services Office: (617) 984-8747
Robert Shaw, Principal, North Quincy High School
[email protected]
Michael Connor, Assistant Principal
Peter Chrisom, Jr., Dean
Daniel S. Coughlin, Dean
Susan C. Nash, Dean
William Shaughnessy, Dean
Helena Skinner, Department Head,
Student Support Services
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
Should you have questions, feel free to call the departmental phone numbers listed below, and speak to a
department head, who will be happy to answer your questions and assist you.
DEPARTMENT
DEPARTMENT HEAD
PHONE/EMAIL
Career & Technical Education
Virginia Fidalgo
English
Michael Jorgenson
English Language Learners
James McAdams
Foreign Language
Mary Ann O’Regan, Acting
617-984-8992
[email protected]
Mathematics
Judith Holliday
617-984-8993
[email protected]
Science
Kenneth Panaro
617-984-8996
[email protected]
Social Studies
Danielle Fernandez
Special Education
Tracy Phelan
Air Force Junior R.O.T.C.
Sergeant John DeLorenzo
617-984-8749
[email protected]
617-984-8991
[email protected]
617-984-8697
[email protected]
617-984-8995
[email protected]
617-984-8698
[email protected]
617-984-8971
[email protected]
Rev 03-04-2015
NQHS
All courses are full year 5 credits unless otherwise specified.
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Selecting your courses
This booklet includes the typical course pathways available to students entering North Quincy
High School. When selecting courses students should take into account the graduation
requirements and the academic requirements necessary for their anticipated career path. Also
included are the NQHS graduation requirements, promotion requirements and minimum four-year
college admission requirements.
Questions regarding course selection should be directed to the student’s current school counselor
or the specific academic department head listed on the previous page. It is recommended that
students and parents review the recommendations of their classroom teachers and/or school
counselors by the assigned deadline on the front cover.
1. Begin by reviewing the courses in this booklet. Course descriptions and additional
information is available in the Program of Studies which is available on our website.
Finding Program of Studies on our website:
Go to the Quincy Public Schools website at www.quincypublicschools.com
Choose Schools  High Schools  choose high school 
choose Course Selection 2015-16 (on left).
Instructions for choosing Course requests online
1. After logging into the Student Portal choose My Info top tab  Requests side tab
2. At the top of the Requests page, please read and follow the instructions in the Instructions box
for entering your ‘requests’.
Note: If any of your courses are recommended by your teachers, they will automatically appear
as requests when you first view the Requests page.
3. In the Primary requests box, click Select in the different subject areas to view or choose your
courses For example, to view what is offered for Social Studies courses, click Select to the left of
Social Studies. A new window will open and all the courses that are available will be listed.
The course recommended by your teacher will be checked  and the Status will be Recommended.
If the  is gray, student cannot change the teacher recommendation. If you wish to choose another
course that is listed, make a note in the Notes for counselor box on the Requests page.
Your requests are automatically saved after you enter them on the Requests page. Your counselor
can view them anytime.
4. Students must select exactly 31 credits worth of courses.
5. After you complete entering your requests, click Post at the bottom of the page. This lets your
counselor know that you are finished entering requests. If you have not selected enough courses to
satisfy requirements for your academic track, the system lets you know which area you need to
make more requests in. Please verify that you have 31 credits.
NQHS
All courses are full year 5 credits unless otherwise specified.
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NQHS Graduation Requirements
1. Each student must acquire a minimum number of credits in the subjects listed below. Additional courses
will be required to meet the 100 credit minimum graduation requirement at North Quincy High School.
Each full year course that meets every day is worth 5 credits. Courses should be selected from career
technology, English, foreign languages, mathematics, science, social studies, creative or performing arts, or
other NQHS approved courses.
2. Students must also earn the competency determination on the ELA (240 +), Mathematics (240 +) and
Science (220 +) portions of the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS).
SUBJECT
ENGLISH
FOREIGN LANGUAGE
MATHEMATICS
SCIENCE
SOCIAL STUDIES
PHYSICAL EDUCATION
MUST TAKE
4 YEARS
2 YEARS
3 YEARS
3 YEARS
4 YEARS
4 YEARS
MUST ACQUIRE CREDITS
20
10
15
15
20
4
NQHS Promotion Requirements
1.
2.
Most high school subjects are worth five (5) credits each for a full year.
• a minimum of six (6) courses and Physical Education must be carried each year in grades 9, 10, 11, and
12 for a total of thirty (31) credits.
A student must accumulate: at least four (4) subjects, for a minimum of twenty (20) credits, to achieve
grade 10 status, forty-five (45) credits from grades 9 and 10, to achieve grade 11 status, seventy (70)
credits, from grades 9, 10, and 11 to achieve grade 12 status and a minimum of one hundred (100) credits,
achieved by adding together the credits from grades 9, 10, 11, and 12, is required for graduation.
Information for College Bound Students
In general, colleges require 16 college preparatory units to be taken in grades 9-12. A unit is the equivalent of
taking a subject for a full school year, one class period per cycle. Electives should be selected to meet specific
college requirements. The Program of Studies (available online) contains the courses usually required for
admissions to college, but college catalogues should be consulted for possible variations. Five (5) credits are
equivalent to one (1) college entrance unit. Below are the minimum four-year college admission requirements.
English
4 units
Mathematics
3 or 4 units (including Alg. 1, Alg.2. and Geometry)
Science
3 or 4 units (including 2 – 3 lab sciences)
Social Studies
2 units
Foreign Language (preferred in one language) 2- 3 units
Additional units should be taken from the academic areas above.
NQHS
All courses are full year 5 credits unless otherwise specified.
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NORTH QUINCY HIGH SCHOOL
The course selection chart shown below is designed to assist parents and students in selecting courses in the English
department. Please note that students are required to pass English every year; accumulating 20 credits to qualify for
graduation. The chart represents a suggested sequence of courses in the English department by level. Students are required
to meet all pre-requisites and must obtain parent and teacher approval. Elective courses are to be taken in addition to a
required English course and will not be counted towards the 20 point English requirement. Further information is available
in the Program of Studies online at www.quincypublicschools.com under NQHS Guidance. See page 3 for detailed
instructions.
ENGLISH
CCP
Student Assigned
by ELL Teacher
0198 Transitional
English 1
0199 Transitional
English 2
COLLEGE &
CAREER PREP
HONORS
ADVANCED/AP
ELECTIVE
CHOICE
Grade 9
Grade 9
Grade 9
Grade 11 and 12
0102 English 9
0103 English 9
0104 English 9
Grade 10
Grade 10
Grade 10
0112 English 10
0113 English 10
0114 English 10*
Grade 11
Grade 11
Grade 11
0122 English 11
Or
0162 American
Literature and
Composition
0163 American
Literature and
Composition
0124 AP Language and
Composition
* Advanced Placement
Grade 12
Grade 12
Choose one 2.5 credit
Literature
0172 British Literature
Or
Grade 12
0132 English 12
Or
0192 Modern Literature
and Composition
0142 Journalism and
Media Studies
0134 AP Literature and
Composition
* Advanced Placement
0323 Literature &
Society
AND
Choose one 2.5 credit
Writing
0174College Writing
Or
0313 Poetry & Creative
Writing
*Written approval of teacher and department head required
NQHS
All courses are full year 5 credits unless otherwise specified.
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NORTH QUINCY HIGH SCHOOL
The Course selection chart shown below is designed to assist parents and students in selecting courses in the Mathematics
department. Please note that students are required to pass Mathematics for 3 years; accumulating 15 credits to qualify for
graduation. The chart represents a suggested sequence of courses in the Mathematics department by level. Students are
required to meet all pre-requisites and must obtain parent and teacher approval. Elective courses are to be taken in addition to
a required Mathematics course and will not be counted towards the 15 point Mathematics requirement. Further information
is available in the Program of Studies online at www.quincypublicschools.com under NQHS Guidance. See page 3 for
detailed instructions.
MATHEMATICS
COLLEGE &
CAREER PREP
ADVANCED/AP
HONORS
Grade 9
Grade 9
Grade 9
Grade 9
1002 Algebra 1
1003 Algebra 1
1004 Algebra 1 A
1014 Geometry A
Grade 10
Grade 10
Grade 10
Grade 10
1012 Geometry
1013 Geometry
1024 Algebra 2 A
Grade 11
Grade 11
1013 Geometry H
And
1024 Algebra 2 A
1022 Algebra 2
1023 Algebra 2
Grade 11
1025 Pre-Calculus A
Grade 12
Grade 12
1025 Pre-Calculus A
Grade 12
1029 Algebra 2 *
or
1052 Pre-Calculus
or
1082 Topics in
Applied Math
1063 Pre-Calculus
Grade 12
1064 AP Calculus *
1064 AP Calculus
A/B
or
1114 AP Statistics
or
1114 AP Statistics *
Or
1045 Discrete Math
and
1113 Statistics
(2.5 each)
Grade 11
ELECTIVE
CHOICE
Grade 10, 11, 12
1098 Introduction to
Programming for
Grades
Grade 11, 12
1096 Programming
in Java
1097 AP Computer
Science
1190 Math
Independent Study *
*Approval of teacher and Department Head required
NQHS
All courses are full year 5 credits unless otherwise specified.
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The Course Selection Chart shown below is designed to assist parents and students in selecting courses in the Science
Department. Please note that students are required to pass three years of Science; accumulating 15 credits to qualify for
graduation. The chart represents a suggested sequence of courses in the Science Department by level. Students are required
to meet all pre-requisites and must obtain parent and teacher approval. There are no elective choices in Science. All Science
courses count towards meeting the graduation requirement. Further information is available in the Program of Studies
online at www.quincypublicschools.com under NQHS Guidance. See page 3 for detailed instructions.
SCIENCE
COLLEGE &
CAREER PREP
Grade 9
2092 Life and Physical
Science
Grade 10
2007 Conceptual Biology
Or
2012 Biology
HONORS
Grade 9
2093 Life and Physical Science
Grade 10
2013 Biology
Or
2063 Earth Science/
Physical Science
Or
2093 Life and Physical Science
Grade 11
2020 Chemistry for Changing
Times
Or
2022 Chemistry
Or
2072 Marine Science
Grade 11
2023 Chemistry
Or
2073 Marine Science
Or
2191 Lab Assistant in Teaching
Science
Grade 12
2032 Physics
Or
2072 Marine Science
Or
2132 Earth Science
Grade 12
2033 Physics
Or
2845 Anatomy and Physiology
Or
2073 Marine Science
Or
2191 Lab Assistant in Teaching
Science
Or
*2190 Independent Science Study
Or both
2152 Science and Nutrition
and
2112 Zoology
(2.5 each)
* Written approval of teacher and Dept.
Head required
ADVANCED/AP
Grade 9
*2014 Biology
Or
*2065 Earth Science/
Physical Science
Grade 10
*2024 Chemistry
Or
*2014 Biology
Or
*2065 Earth Science/
Physical Science
Grade 11
*2034 Physics
Or
*2024 Chemistry
Or
*2045 AP Chemistry
Or
*2048 AP Environmental
Science
Grade 12
*2015 AP Biology
Or
*2045AP Chemistry
Or
*2034 Physics
Or
*2048 AP Environmental
Science
* Written approval of teacher and
Dept. Head required
NQHS
All courses are full year 5 credits unless otherwise specified.
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The Course Selection Chart shown below is designed to assist parents and students in selecting courses in the Social Studies
Department. Please note that students are required to pass Social Studies every year; accumulating 20 credits to qualify for
graduation. The chart represents a suggested sequence of courses in the Social Studies Department by level. Students are
required to meet all pre-requisites and must obtain parent and teacher approval. Elective courses are to be taken in addition to
a required Social Studies course and will not be counted towards the 20 point Social Studies requirement. Further
information is available in the Program of Studies online at www.quincypublicschools.com under NQHS Guidance.
See page 3 for detailed instructions.
SOCIAL STUDIES
COLLEGE &
CAREER PREP
Grade 9
3102 World History
Grade 10
3012/3016
Modern World/US History 1
HONORS
Grade 9
3103 World History
ADVANCED/AP
Grade 9
3104 World History
Grade 10
3013/3017
Modern World/US History 1
Grade 11
Grade 10
3014/3018
Modern World/US History 1
Grade 11
3022 US History 2
Grade 12
3312 The World in the 20th and 21st
Centuries
Or
3082 U.S. Government and Politics
3023 US History 2
Grade 11
Grade 12
3024 AP US History
3083 U.S. Government and Politics
Or
3053 Psychology
Or
3034 Modern European History
Or
3010 History of Western Philosophy
Grade 12
3065 AP Government and Politics:
Unites States
Or
3054 AP Psychology
Or
3035 AP European History
NQHS
All courses are full year 5 credits unless otherwise specified.
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The Course Selection Chart shown below is designed to assist parents and students in selecting courses in the Foreign Language
Department. Please note that students are required to two years of foreign language; accumulating 10 credits to qualify for
graduation. It is recommended that students complete their requirement in the same foreign language. The chart represents a
suggested sequence of courses in the Foreign Language Department by language. Students are required to meet all pre-requisites
and must obtain parent and teacher approval. Further information is available in the Program of Studies online at
www.quincypublicschools.com under NQHS Guidance. See page 3 for detailed instructions.
FOREIGN LANGUAGE
French
Italian
Latin
Mandarin
Grades 9, 10, 11, 12
Grades 9, 10, 11, 12
Grades 9, 10, 11, 12
Grades 9, 10, 11, 12
Grades 9, 10, 11, 12
4112 French 1 CCP
Or
4113 French 1 H
Or
4114 French 1 A
4312 Italian 1 CCP
Or
4313 Italian 1 H
4413 Latin 1 H
4612 Mandarin 1 CCP
Or
4613 Mandarin 1 H
4510 Fundamentals Spanish1 CCP
4122 French 2 CCP
Or
4123 French 2 H
Or
4124 French 2 A
Grades 10, 11, 12
4322 Italian 2 CCP
Or
4323 Italian 2 H
Or
4324 Italian 2 A
Grades 10, 11, 12
4423 Latin 2 H
Or
4424 Latin 2 A
Grades 11, 12
4433 Latin 3 H
Or
4434 Latin 3 A
Grades 11, 12
4132 French 3 CCP
Or
4133 French 3 H
Or
4134 French 3 A
4332 Italian 3 CCP
Or
4333 Italian 3 H
Or
4334 Italian 3 A
Grade 12
4443 Latin 4 H
Or
4444 AP Latin
Grades 10, 11, 12
4622 Mandarin 2 CCP
Or
4623 Mandarin 2 H
Or
4624 Mandarin 2 A
4632 Mandarin 3 CCP
Or
4633 Mandarin 3 H
Or
4634 Mandarin 3 A
Grade 12
Grade 12
Grade 12
4142 French 4 CCP
Or
4143 French 4 H
Or
4144 AP French
Language
4342 Italian 4 CCP
Or
4343 Italian 4 H
Or
4344 AP Italian
Or
4512 Spanish 1 CCP
Or
4513 Spanish 1 H
Grades 11, 12
Grades 11, 12
Spanish
4642 Mandarin 4 CCP
Or
4643 Mandarin 4 H
Or
4644 AP Chinese
Language
Or
4522 Spanish 2 CCP
Or
4523 Spanish 2 H
Or
4524 Spanish 2 A
Grades 10, 11, 12
4520 Fundamentals Spanish 2 CCP
Or
4532 Spanish 3 CCP
Or
4533 Spanish 3 H
Or
4534 Spanish 3 A
Grades 11, 12
4542 Spanish 4 CCP
Or
4543 Spanish 4 H
Or
4546 Spanish 4 A
Grade 12
4552 Spanish 5 CCP
Or
4553 Spanish 5 H
Or
4554 AP Spanish Language
Grades 11, 12
4190 Independent Foreign Language Study (written approval of teacher and department head is required)
Grade 9 students should choose two alternates to their primary Foreign Language choice.
NQHS
All courses are full year 5 credits unless otherwise specified.
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The Course Selection Chart shown below is designed to assist parents and students in selecting one or more courses that align with the English
Language Learner interest areas. Please note that it is not necessary to take ALL THE COURSES listed under a specific pathway. The chart
represents “suggested” courses. Further information is available in the Program of Studies online at www.quincypublicschools.com under
NQHS Guidance. See page 3 for detailed instructions
ENGLISH LANGUAGE LEARNERS
ELL ENGLISH
Department head approval required
LEVEL 0 – 1
0290 Beginning
0291 Beginning
0292 Beginning
0295 Integrated Academics
0278 Skills 1
0279 Literacy 1
0289 Literacy 2
LEVEL 2
0283 Low Intermediate
0284 Low Intermediate
0288 Skills 2
0299 Literacy 3
LEVEL 3
0293 Intermediate
0294 Intermediate
0298 Skills 3
0209 Literacy 4
LEVEL 4
0296 Advanced
0297 Advanced
ELL MATHEMATICS
Department head approval required
1202 ELL Algebra 1
1212 ELL Geometry
Note: These are transitional courses for ELL students. A placement test is required to determine student placement or
when student is ready to be placed into a regular math program.
ELL SOCIAL STUDIES
ELL SCIENCE
Department head approval required
Department head approval required
2280 ELL Science
2011 ELL Biology
2019 ELL Chemistry
3280 ELL Civics
3279 ELL Modern World
3283 ELL American Growth
NOTE: English Language Learners are tested for proficiency to determine their starting point and course placement. ELL students transition
from beginner, low intermediate, intermediate, and advanced courses. Once a student has finished this progression they are put into regular
course programs. Students may start at any given level as determined by proficiency and department head.
NQHS
All courses are full year 5 credits unless otherwise specified.
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The Course Selection Charts shown below and on the next page are designed to assist parents and students in selecting
elective courses in Career & Technical Education. Please note that students are required to attain 100 total credits to
graduate. This chart represents a suggested sequence of courses in the Career & Technical Education by topic and technical
major. Students are requested to select one elective per grade. Students are required to meet all pre-requisites and must
obtain parent and teacher approval. Further information is available in the Program of Studies online at
www.quincypublicschools.com under NQHS Guidance. See page 3 for detailed n instructions.
Career & Technical Education
Select Career/Technical Education to choose Career, Business, and Technical courses.
o Please pick two Alternate Electives
Health Services
Grade 9
5011 Computer Apps I (2.5)
And
6197 Nutrition & Wellness (2.5)
Grade 10
7261/7262 Health & Human Services
Grade 11
7264/7265 Health Care Technology
Construction
Grade 9
5301 Introduction to Construction Skills
(2.5)
And
5292 Technical Drafting (2.5)
Grade 10
6042 Carpentry 1
Or
6012 Technical Drafting
Grade 11
Grade 12
6052 Carpentry 2
7267/7268 Patient Care
Grade 12
6013 Computer Aided Design I
Early Education
Grade 9
5011 Computer Apps I (2.5)
And
6197 Nutrition & Wellness (2.5)
Grade 10
7261/7262 Health & Human Services
Grade 11
Engineering
Grade 9
5301 Introduction to Carpentry (2.5)
And
5292 Technical Drafting (2.5)
Grade 10
6013 Computer Aided Design I
Or
6012 Technical Drafting
7281/7282 Early Education & Child Care I
Grade 11
Grade 12
7284/7285 Early Education & Child Care II
6013 Computer Aided Design I
Or
6014 Computer Aided Design II
Grade 12
6013 Computer Aided Design I
Or
6014 Computer Aided Design II
Or
6015 Computer Aided Design III
NQHS
All courses are full year 5 credits unless otherwise specified.
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The Course Selection Charts shown below and on the next page are designed to assist parents and students in selecting elective
courses in the Career & Technical Education. Please note that students are required to attain 100 total credits to graduate. This
chart represents a suggested sequence of courses in the Career & Technical Education by topic and technical major. Students are
required to meet all pre-requisites and must obtain parent and teacher approval. Further information is available in the Program of
Studies online at www.quincypublicschools.com under NQHS Guidance. See page 3 for detailed n instructions.
Career & Technical Education
Continued
Select Career/Technical Education to choose Career, Business, and Technical courses.
o Please pick two Alternate Electives – Art/Music/Theater courses are available at the bottom.
Banking Finance
and Marketing
Accounting/Law and
Entrepreneurship
Grade 9
(Must pick two)
5011 Computer Apps: MS Word/PP (2.5)
And
5232/5233 Entrepreneurship (2.5)
Or
5097 Technology for the 21st Century (2.5)
Grade 9
(Must pick two)
5011 Computer Apps: MS Word/PP (2.5)
And
5232/5233 Entrepreneurship (2.5)
Or
5097 Technology for the 21st Century (2.5)
Grade 10
5052/5053 Business Law & Ethics
Or
5193 Computer Apps: MS Office
Grade 10
5052/5053 Business Law and Ethics
Or
5102/5103 Accounting 1
Grade 11
5052/5053 Business Law & Ethics
Or
5202/5203 Business Principles & Economics
Or
5193 Computer Apps: MS Office
Or
5032/5033 Marketing
Grade 11
5102/5103 Accounting 1
Or
5052/5053 Business Law and Ethics
Or
5202/5203 Business Principles & Economics
Grade 12
5202/5203 Business Principles & Economics
Or
5032/5033 Marketing S/H
Or
5076 Public Speaking H (2.5)
And
5088 Financial Literacy H(2.5)
NQHS
All courses are full year 5 credits unless otherwise specified.
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Grade 12
5102/5103 Accounting 1
Or
5202/5203 Business Principles & Economics
Or
5113 Accounting 2
Or
5076 Public Speaking H (2.5)
And
5088 Financial Literacy H(2.5)
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NORTH QUINCY HIGH SCHOOL
The Course Selection Chart shown below is designed to assist parents and students in selecting courses in the electives.
Please note that students are required to attain 100 total credits to graduate. This chart represents a suggested sequence of
courses in the electives by category. Students are required to meet all pre-requisites and must obtain parent and teacher
approval. Further information is available in the Program of Studies online at www.quincypublicschools.com under NQHS
Guidance. See page 3 for detailed n instructions.
Artistry Program for
Creative and Performing Arts
Use Select next to Art/Music/Theatre to choose any of these Elective courses.
o Please pick two Alternate Electives – Career/Technical courses are available at the bottom.
Art/Photography
Music
Grades 9, 10
Pick two of:
Grades 9, 10, 11, 12
6215/6216 Art 1 (2.5)
6262/6263 Digital Photo 1
(2.5)
6285/6286 Graphics and Visual
Design 1 (2.5)
6312/6313 Choir
Or
6302/6303 Band
Theatre
Grades 9, 10
6344 Theater Arts 1
Grades 10, 11, 12
6345 Theater Arts 2
Grades 10, 11, 12
6222/6223 Art 2
Or
6272/6273 Digital Photo 2
Grades 11, 12
6251 Advanced Art
Or
6283 Digital Art and Design H
Grade 12
6252 AP Studio Art
Or
6284 Digital Portfolio H
*
**
***
NQHS
Prerequisite: Teacher approval required
Prerequisite: Prior class or teacher approval required
Prerequisite: Audition and prior class required
All courses are full year 5 credits unless otherwise specified.
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The Course Selection Chart shown below is designed to assist parents and students in selecting courses in the electives. Please
NORTH QUINCY HIGH SCHOOL
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Aerospace Science (AFJROTC)
Elective
Grades 9, 10, 11
9112 Aerospace Science 1S
Or
9113 Aerospace Science 1H
Grades 10, 11, 12
9122 Aerospace Science 2S
Or
9123 Aerospace Science 2H
Grades 11, 12
9132 Aerospace Science 3S
Or
9133 Aerospace Science 3H
Grade 12
9142 Aerospace Science 4S
Or
9143 Aerospace Science 4H
NQHS
All courses are full year 5 credits unless otherwise specified.
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The Course Selection Chart shown below is designed to assist parents and students in selecting courses in the electives.
Please note that students are required to attain 100 total credits to graduate. This chart represents a suggested sequence of
courses in the electives by category. Students are required to meet all pre-requisites and must obtain parent and teacher
approval. Further information is available in the Program of Studies online at www.quincypublicschools.com under
NQHS Guidance. See page 3 for detailed n instructions.
.
Physical Education
Every student in Grades 9 through 12 is required to take Physical Education
This course should already be in your Requests
9200 Physical Education 1 credit
Please note that students must pass a full year of Physical Education (1 point) every year; accumulating 4
credits to qualify for graduation.
Academic Enrichment
Requirement for all incoming Grade 9
(automatically assigned)
8174 21st Century Study and Research Skills
1.25 credit
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NQHS
All courses are full year 5 credits unless otherwise specified.
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2015 - 2016
Quincy School Committee
The Honorable Thomas P. Koch, Chair
Kathryn E. Hubley, Vice-Chair
Paul L. Bregoli
Noel T. DiBona
Barbara J. Isola
Anne M. Mahoney
David F. McCarthy
Dr. Richard DeCristofaro, Superintendent of Schools
and Secretary to the School Committee
The Quincy Public Schools does not discriminate
on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation,
gender identity, religion, national origin, or handicap,
in its education activities or employment practices.
Quincy Public Schools – 2015
www.quincypublicschools.com