New Britain High School Program of Studies 2017-2018

1 New Britain high SchoolProgram of Studies2017-2018 TaBle of CoNTeNTSCore Values ..1 Board of Education and School Administration Members ..2 Graduation Requirements ..3 School Counseling Department ..6 Course Selection/Schedule Changes, Credit Grid ..7 GPA and Class Rank, Graduating on Time/Opportunities to Gain NCAA Eligibility Center/Core-Course GPA Program ..8AP Course/UConn ECE Courses, Icon Key ..9 NBHS Course List ..10 English Department ..11 English Language Development (ELD) Department ..14 Social Studies Department ..19 World Languages Department ..21 Mathematics Department ..24 Science Department ..27 Career and Technical Education Department ..31 Academy of Finance ..32 Family/Consumer Sciences Program .

2 36 New Britain Academy for Health Professionals and Medical Careers Education ..43 STEM in Technology Education ..43 Fine Arts Department ..47 Art Program ..47 Music Program ..48 Physical Education and Health Department ..50 Junior ROTC Program ..51 Additional programs ..52 NBHS Clubs ..53 NBHS Sports ..54 Graduation Worksheet ..551 CoNSolIDaTeD School DISTRICT of NeW BRITaIN2017-2018 THe CoNTeNTS of THIS Program of Studies aRe RooTeD IN THe folloWINg CoRe valueS:CoRe valueSThe New Britain high School learning community is guided by five 21st century core values that provide the foundation for our curricula, and the teaching and learning that occurs in our classrooms. Our core values are: Collaboration, Communication, Creativity, Critical Thinking, and Civic and Social a 21st century learning community we demonstrate our ability to work effectively and respectfully.

3 Our collaborative work exhibits our willingness to value each other s views and contributions and the ability to compromise in order to achieve common New Britain high School we value the ability to articulate our thoughts through a variety of oral, written, and non-verbal forms. We also value the use of a variety of media and technology to disseminate our ideas, beliefs, and values. Finally, as a 21st century learning community, we use our communication skills to inform, instruct, plan, persuade, and motivate. CReaTIvITYOur learning community appreciates creativity. We promote the use of a wide range of thinking techniques that display originality, innovation, inventiveness, and inclusion of multiple perspectives in order to be successful and productive 21st century community members.

4 CRITICal THINKINgThe New Britain high School learning community recognizes the ability to reason as a fundamental skill for all. Developing and perfecting the ability to analyze and evaluate evidence effectively, think critically, and to construct well-founded arguments based on developed claims and beliefs are essential skills for the 21st aND CIvIC ReSPoNSIBIlITYThe New Britain high School learning community is deeply rooted in a sense of civic and social responsibility to one another, the nation, and the global community. We use our interpersonal skills and our leadership skills to promote ethical decision-making in order to achieve common goals and advance the democratic eXPeCTaTIoNS:aCaDemICallY, THe NBHS STuDeNT:1.

5 Reads and responds critically for a variety of Utilizes listening, speaking, and writing skills to communicate effectively for a variety of purposes and Thinks critically in order to deduce, analyze, and solve abstract and real-world problems across Selects and employs a variety of resources-including media and technology-in order to find, organize, and communicate ideas aND CIvICallY, THe NBHS STuDeNT:1. Takes responsibility for his/her education and demonstrates the ability to be an independent, reflective, and creative learner, who is capable of generating his/her own ideas and willing to learn from Respects cultural and linguistic diversity;3. Learns to work collaboratively and creatively with others to achieve common objectives; and 4.

6 Understands and demonstrates a sense of community, democracy, and constitutional Britain BoaRD of eDuCaTIoNMr. Nicholas Mercier, PresidentMs. Nicole Rodriguez, Vice-PresidentMs. Daisy Sanchez, Secretary Ms. Grisselle AponteMr. Merrill GayMs. Miriam Geraci Ms. Gayle Sanders-ConnollyMs. Elaine ZottolaDISTRICT aDmINISTRaTIoNMs. Nancy Sarra, Superintendent of SchoolsMr. Paul Salina, Chief Operations OfficerMs. Lara Bohlke, District Coordinator of Curriculum Grades 6-12 high School aDmINISTRaTIoNMr. Joseph Pinchera, high School PrincipalMr. James Brasile, Associate PrincipalMrs. Kerri-Lynn Major, Associate Principal Mrs. Johanna Robles, Associate Principal Ms. Margaret Shea, Associate PrincipalMrs. Sondra Sanford, Assistant CoordinatorMr.

7 William Bannish, District Supervisor of Special EducationNoN-DISCRImINaTIoN PolICYIt is the policy of the Board of Education that students shall be provided an equal opportunity to participate in and benefit from the activities, programs , and courses of study offered by the School district without discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, religion, sexual orientation, alienage or any other basis prohibited by law. Additionally, pursuant to Title IX and relevant state law, no individual shall, on the basis of sex (which includes marital status, parenthood, and pregnancy), be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any education Program or activity receiving federal financial Britain high School gRaDuaTIoN RequIRemeNTSI.

8 Students are responsible for meeting all graduation requirements and all course requirements outlined in this Program of Studies . Guidance counselors are available for explanation and clarification of the graduation :maTHRequired:SCIeNCeRequired:SoCIal STuDIeSRequired:STem eleCTIveCTe/lIfe SKIllSfINe aRTSWoRlD laNguageComPReHeNSIveClaSS of 2018 - 2019 ComPReHeNSIveClaSS of 2020 & BeYoND aCaDemY**ClaSS of 2018 - 2021 CReDIT ReCommeNDaTI oNfoR CollegeS 1 American Lit. 1 World Lit. 2 English Electives 1 Algebra 1 Geometry 1 Math Elective 1 Earth/Space Science 1 Life Science 1 Science Elective 1 History 1 World/International .5 American Government .5 Social Studies ElectiveRequired: 2-3 Years Same LanguageWellNeSSRequired: 1 Physical Education.

9 5 HealthfRee eleCTIveSRequIReD eleCTIveS *CaPSToNe * Required Electives are specific to Academy Career Theme; 1 of the courses satisfies STEM completion of 4 Academy Courses in a career theme can lead to NAFT rack Certification** New Britain high School AcademiesNew Britain Academy for Health Professionals (NBAHP)Academy of Finance (AOF)Academy of Information Technology/Engineering (AOITE)4 Students are assigned to grades 9-12 based on the number of credits earned. Students need to earn five credits to progress to grade 10, 10 credits to progress to grade 11, and 15 credits to progress to grade 12. Graduation eligibility of students classified as seniors (grade 12) can be found in the Connecticut General Statutes Section 10-221a and the New Britain high School Student DISTRICT PeRfoRmaNCe STaNDaRDS The New Britain high School graduate:A.

10 Is literate, as demonstrated by reading presented text and responding to a posted question in writing that is focused, organized, elaborated and edited for standard English conventions. The standard may be met by:1. Achieving a minimum score of 475 on the critical reading section of the SAT I and a score equivalent to the national average on the SAT II composition test OR 2. Achieving a score of 20 or better on the English and Reading sections of the ACT OR3. Producing an essay that responds to presented text, is focused, organized, elaborated and edited for standard English conventions, recorded in the SSPB. Is proficient in mathematical problem solving in the areas of number and quantity, geometry and measurement, statistics and probability, and algebra and functions.