2006-2007
Mr. Paul F. Mac Millan Principal
Mr. Guy W. Donnelly Assistant Principal
Mr. Steve Guyer Vocational Principal
Mr. Ryan T. Whittaker Vocational Student Services
Mr. Ryan T. Whittaker Mrs. Lara Crane
District Director of Guidance/Voc Ed Counselor Counselor for Alpha A - F
Student Services Coordinator Grades 9 - 12
Grades 9 - 12
Mr. Brian Bowden Mrs. Sheila A. Foley
Counselor for Alpha G - M Counselor for Alpha N - Z
Grades 9 - 12 Grades 9 - 12
Dear Students:
This Program of Studies has been designed to provide you and your parents/guardians with the basic information you will need to make your course selections for the 2006-2007 school year. We have included in this booklet the requirements necessary for graduation, suggested or required course sequencing and a description of all courses available at Kingswood Regional High School and the Region # 9 Vocational Technical Education Center. (Please refer to page 4 to help you facilitate the selection of courses that are appropriate for you.)
We hope that as you and your parents/guardians read through this booklet and make your decisions as to what courses you will select that you will keep in mind the many options and opportunities you have during your high school years to develop your interests and sharpen your academic skills.
Please remember that this booklet is only one of many resources available to you as you build a four year high school plan. Many people can be helpful in this process including your parents/guardians, your classroom teachers and teachers of subjects you are interested in taking, your homeroom advisor, and the Kingswood Regional High School counseling staff. The counselors will be available to set aside extra time to meet with both students and parents/guardians to talk about course selection and registration. You may arrange for a meeting by calling 569-2055 to set up an appointment. Classroom teachers are available during their prep period or before and after school. They will return phone calls and make appointments on specific course selections and inquiries. Advisors will also be available upon request.
The greatest resource a student has is his or her own interest in education and the motivation to learn. Now is the time to ask yourself what you want to gain from high school and how you can best achieve these goals.
Accreditation Statement
Kingswood Regional High School is accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges, Inc., a non-governmental, nationally recognized organization whose affiliated institutions include elementary schools through collegiate institutions offering post-graduate instruction.
Accreditation of an institution by the New England Association indicates that it meets or exceeds criteria for the assessment of institutional quality periodically applied through a peer group review process. An accredited school or college is one which has available the necessary resources to achieve its stated purposes through appropriate educational programs, is substantially doing so, and gives reasonable evidence that it will continue to do so in the foreseeable future. Institutional integrity is also addressed through accreditation.
Accreditation by the New England Association is not partial but applies to the institution as a whole. As such, it is not a guarantee of the quality of every course or program offered, or the competence of individual graduates. Rather, it provides reasonable assurance about the quality of opportunities available to students who attend the institution.
Inquiries regarding the status of an institution’s accreditation by the New England Association should be directed to the administrative staff of the school or college. Individuals may also contact the Association:
New England Association of Schools and Colleges
209 Burlington Road
Bedford, MA 01730-1433
(781) 271-0022
Graduation Requirements
All students must earn a minimum of 26 credits to graduate and should carefully plot out course selections over a four year period. (See 4 year plan at the back of this book).
All students are required to enroll in seven credits of course work annually. This will ensure that the 26 minimum credits required for graduation are met. The purpose of block scheduling is not to assist students in accumulating credits more rapidly, but instead to provide an opportunity for all of our students to explore their various areas of interest in an academic setting. With this in mind, they may make more educated decisions relative to their goals and career choices.
Credit required for graduation will be:
English (4 Credits) Health Education (1/2 Credit)
Math (3 Credits) Fine Arts Education (1/2 Credit)
Science (3 Credits) Physical Education (1 Credit)
Social Studies (3.5 Credits) Computer Education (1/2 Credit)
Required Credits = 16
Electives
A. Restricted (4 Credits must be taken from at least two of the following areas)
1. Arts Education (Arts Education elective must be different than Art Education requirement)
2. Foreign Languages
3. Practical Arts (Business Education, Technology Education, Family and Consumer Science)
4. Vocational Education
B. Open - 6 Credits from any other course offerings
Summary
Required 16.0 Credits
Restricted Electives 4.0 Credits
Open Electives 6.0 Credits
Total 26.0 Credits Minimum
Course Selection and Grade Weighting
Many sequential courses in the Kingswood Program of Studies require students to earn a minimum grade level in the previous course in order to elect the next level. These requirements are outlined in the specific course descriptions. These requirements are to identify competency levels needed for success in the next course in the sequence. Kingswood Regional High School staff recognizes that certain circumstances may exist where that policy might be waived with parent-teacher-Academic Coordinator consultation.
Refer to the Student Handbook for Grade Weighting Table.
Course Code Lettering
P-Prerequisite Needed AP-Advanced Placement
D-Teachers Signature Needed H-Honors
C/TP-College/Tech Prep
S- Standard
The teacher has the prerogative to assign the quality points of a higher group to any student who is doing the work of this group. An example of this might be a student who could not be scheduled into an English 11 College/Tech Prep course and is scheduled into a Standard Level course because of schedule conflicts but is doing the same work as the college/tech prep course. The teacher would then designate this student as one in English 11 College/Tech Prep. Course designations are changed only when different learning experiences are provided for the student.
Course Criterion Chart
Standard Course
l. Broad based skills-concept and reasoning development
2. Homework assignments and a research project
3. Objective and subjective or practical or skill application testing
4. Final exam required
5. Instruction focused on near grade level reading ability
6. Teacher recommendation
College/Tech Prep Course
l. Advanced reasoning and conceptual development
2. Considerable written/reading homework and research project
3. Objective and subjective test or practical or skill application testing
4. Final exam required
5. Instruction focused on or above grade level reading ability
6. Teacher recommendation
Honors Course
1. Complex skill reasoning and conceptual development
2. Considerable homework and/or independent extensive project or thesis
3. Primarily subjective testing or composite application of skills
4. Final exam required
5. Above grade level reading speed and comprehension
6. Teacher recommendation
Course Guidelines
The following guidelines are presented and recommended to help you in planning your course selections. Although specific post-high school programs vary, the following information should give you an idea of the type of classes and number of credits you should at least take during high school preparation for a:
I. College Academic Program
Liberal Arts
4 credits of English
3 credits of Math
3 credits of Science
3 credits of Social Studies
2 or 3 credits of Foreign Language
Computer Education
Fine Art Education
Technology Education
Math/Science
4 credits of English
4 credits of Math
3 or 4 credits of Science
2 or 3 credits of Foreign Language
3 credits of Social Studies
Technology Education
II. College/Technical Prep Program
4 credits of English
3 to 4 credits of Math
3 credits of Science
3 credits of Social Studies
2 to 4 credits of Technology Education /Family & Consumer Sciences
3 to 6 credits in Vocational Courses
4 or more credits in Business Courses
III. Standard Program (For those who plan to terminate formal education and find employment following high school)
4 credits of English
3 credits of Math
3 credits of Science
3 credits of Social Studies
9 or more electives
Library Media Center
The library media center at Kingswood Regional High School supports the philosophy and the goals of the high school. The mission of the Library Media Center (LMC) is to ensure that students and staff are effective users of ideas and information. The school library media program provides a wide range of resources and information that satisfy the educational needs and interests of students. The LMC is the laboratory where students may explore, more fully, classroom subjects that interest them, expand their imagination, delve into areas of personal interest, and develop the ability to think clearly, critically, and creatively.
Students have access to the LMC before and after school, during break and lunch. Students may also come to the library from study hall on individual passes. Classroom teachers and the library media specialist coordinate instruction on the access and application of information and research.
The school library media center provides a setting where students develop skills they will need as adults to locate, analyze, evaluate, interpret, and communicate information and ideas in an information rich world. Students are encouraged to realize their potential as informed citizens who think critically and solve problems, to observe rights and responsibilities relating to the generation and flow of information and ideas, and to appreciate the value of literature in an educated society.
Special Services Programs
Grades 9-12 ¼-l Credit
Special education teachers provide services to students who have specific learning needs and an individualized education plan (IEP). A student is enrolled in these programs through the special education team process. Students will be integrated into regular classes with academic support from resource teachers and teaching assistants. Supported study in resource rooms is scheduled according to student needs. Specialized instruction in English and mathematics, based on IEP objectives, may be provided in a resource room with regular course credit:
010D Resource 125 English 9 – 12
011D Resource 125 Mathematics 9 –12
012PD Resource 125 Supported Study 9 – 12
030D Resource 112 English 9 – 12
031D Resource 112 Mathematics 9 – 12
032PD Resource 112 Supported Study 9 – 12
050D Resource 324 English 9 – 12
051D Resource 324 Mathematics 9 – 12
052PD Resource 324 Supported Study 9 – 12
KINGSWOOD REGIONAL HIGH SCHOOL
TITLE IX COMPLAINT AND GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE MEMORANDUM
To: Employees, Students, and Parents,
Title IX provides that “no person in the Unites States shall, on the basis of sex, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any education program or activity receiving Federal financial assistance,” with certain exceptions. Title IX is similar to Title IX of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 except that Title IX applies to discrimination based on sex, is limited to education programs and activities, and includes employment.
In accordance with Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, Public Law 92-318, and amendments, thereto in Public Law 93-568 and of the code of Federal Regulations, Title 45, Part 86, which implements those laws, it is hereby declared formally that it is the policy of the Supervisory Union in its actions, and those of its employees, that there shall be no discrimination of any education program or activity in the Governor Wentworth School District.
Inquiries, complaints, and other communications relative to this policy and to Title IX of the Education amendments of 1972 and other public laws and federal regulations concerned with non-discrimination on the basis of sex, shall be addressed to the following person designated for this area:
Governor Wentworth Regional School District
PO Box 190
Wolfeboro Falls, NH 03896
(603) 569-1658
Assistant Superintendent
1. Any complaint from or on behalf of any person employed or served by the School District shall communicate to the designated person in your immediate area.
THIS MEMORANDUM IS PUBLISHED TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF SECTION *86.9 OF TITLE 45, CODE OF FERDERAL REGULATION.
060 D Independent Study Grades 11-12 ¼-1 Credit
Students who wish to pursue an Independent Study Project for credit should see the respective Academic Coordinator in that area of study for details. All Independent Study projects must be approved by the teacher, Guidance Director, Academic Coordinator and, if necessary, the Principal. For successful completion of the project the state mandated a 135 clock hour requirement must be met for 1 Credit. All other projects may have prorated clock hours with credit awarded respectively. No student will be allowed to enter into an independent study without a contract in place. No student will be allowed to take an independent study when a required course offered at Kingswood can be scheduled in his or her regular schedule. It is understood that Independent Study Courses will only be offered for areas of study that have level limitations, i.e.; Metals I, Metals II, but no Metals III offered; level III is then eligible to be an Independent Study. Students who wish to pursue an independent study under special circumstances must see the Guidance Director.
The following criteria must be met for an Independent Study:
An independent study contract for that curriculum area must be completed and approved.
The contract must define exactly what the student is going to study and how they are going to accomplish that study, what the student will produce/complete and how the project will be assessed. Time lines must be included in the contract and adhered to, in order to receive credit.
The contract must define what the teacher is going to be responsible for in overseeing the Independent Study.
The contract must comply with the requirements of each individual department.
The Independent Study contract must be approved by the teacher working with the student, the Academic Coordinator, Guidance Director, the students’ parent and the principal.
No Honors Level Independent Studies will be allowed. (see policy)
Driver Education ¼ Credit
Driver Education is offered to students who are 15 ½ years and older and have their parent’s/guardian’s permission. The course is divided in two parts. The classroom portion takes place after school hours. The in-vehicle instruction is offered during the student’s study and non-school time. Successful completion of this class makes the student eligible to apply for the New Hampshire driver’s license. This course is offered through an outside agency and there is a fee involved.
Community Outreach and Service Program
Statement of Philosophy:
Community outreach and service projects are those, which require the student to go out into one’s community to implement, enhance and assist with a service project that improves the quality of life and provides assistance. This is a learning experience that cannot be duplicated in the classroom. Recognizing this, Kingswood Regional High School is assisting with the placement of our students in community outreach and service projects. To assist with making the connection between the individual service project and the needs and interests of the student, a structured process has been developed to match the individual student to a particular project. This process consists of an application, an approval process, and a monitoring and validation component.
The staff of Kingswood Regional High School is committed to the benefits of these projects. We also acknowledge that students should be recognized for their work and efforts in providing these service projects. In an effort to prove this recognition, we have initiated a process that will allow students to request that course credit be awarded for approved outreach and service projects. In addition to the awarding of course credit, students can also utilize the staff of KRHS to formally supervise their efforts related to service projects by validating or officially recognizing student participation through the use of school letterheads and letters of recognition that can be included in the students college application portfolio.
Below is a list of guidelines and policies the staff of Kingswood Regional High School will follow to help assist with the implementation of community outreach and service projects.
Guidelines and Policies:
1. Any member of the Kingswood Regional High School Staff can supervise and/or initiate a service project. This includes teachers, administrators, and support staff.
2. Each service project that is approved by Kingswood Regional High School must be initiated following the specified application and approval process.
3. Service projects in need of participants will be listed on a bulletin board in the guidance office and will include a brief description of the project and a contact person. Application forms and requests for course credit are available in the guidance department.
4. Individual students who are requesting the awarding of course credit for their service project(s) must have the projects approved and monitored on a regular basis. Course credit is awarded using the following guidelines:
a. 180 hours of service is equal to one credit.
b. 90 hours of service is equal to one half credit.
c. 45 hours of service is equal to one quarter credit.
5. Hours of participation in an approved service project are cumulative and need not be dedicated to one particular project and need not occur in one year. Service hours can be cumulative throughout the students enrollment at Kingswood Regional High School provided the hours of service have been documented and kept on file.
6. Students who participate in an approved service project must create an accumulative file that will be kept with the student’s records in the guidance department. This file should include any and all application and monitoring forms.
7. Court or school mandated service projects are not eligible for the awarding of course credit nor will those hours be applied to the awarding of course credit.
8. Students participating in approved service projects, but not requesting course credit, are eligible for recognition of their service by Kingswood Regional High School. This can be done through the use of school letterhead and staff recognition that can be used to officially validate the student’s efforts and can be included as part the students’ college application portfolio.
9. All outreach and service projects must take place outside of and beyond the typical school day. This can include weekends, holidays, and vacations.
10. A student can be awarded a maximum of one credit for service project participation. This credit will be considered as an elective course. Quarter and half credit service credits are considered cumulative towards the awarding of one full credit.
Advanced Placement Program
Advanced Placement Examinations are offered by the College Entrance Examination Board, a non-profit membership organization that provides tests and other educational services for students, schools, and colleges. The AP Program helps schools establish one-year, college level courses for students and provides examinations to help colleges judge a candidate’s qualifications for advanced placement and college credit.
In order to be eligible for college credit, a student must take the AP exam given in mid-May. The cost of the exam will be the responsibility of the student. Students should review the advanced placement policies with the specific Academic Coordinator and with the colleges in which they are interested in attending.
Correspondence Course of Study
Students may elect to take a correspondence course to fulfill their academic requirements. All course offerings are from an accredited institution and are monitored by the Guidance Director and the specific subject area teacher. No more than two courses are allowed per year with a maximum of only three to be taken during the course of four years.
School-To-Career Internship Grades 10 - 12 ½ Credit/Qtr (1 Credit maximum)
An experiential-based internship offers the student a chance to observe and explore a prospective career interest in light of the student’s individual goals and future plans. This work-based experience will be coordinated with guidance and the school-to work coordinator to assist a student to better understand the connection between educational choices and future career decisions. All juniors are encouraged to participate in an internship for one quarter, which will be non-paid. Internships will take place during normal school hours. Credit will be awarded based on time spent and commitment to their individualized experiential contract.
CAREER CLUSTER PATHWAYS
The Governor Wentworth Regional School District Mission Statement and Commencement Goals emphasize life-long learning and awareness of vocational and career choices. We have adopted five career clusters to help students define their own goals. Career clusters mean a sequence of courses or field of study that prepares a person for a first job. These career clusters will include linking school-based and work-based learning to assist in career development.
Finding the right career is an exciting and challenging process. With so many choices and decisions to make about the future, planning wise course selections is to your benefit. We hope that this guide may be a helpful tool to organize your career pathway. To assist you, we suggest the following process:
· Review the following pages answering the interest questions in each career cluster. Do you see a possible career option that suits you?
· Brainstorm with a parent, friend, teacher, community member and/or guidance counselor about your career interests. Consider your learning style, personality, likes/dislikes, and future plans.
· Gather information about your career interests. Do you have all the skills needed to shadow a career professional? Are you comfortable with standing and observing a person performing their job? Are you ready to make conversation to find out what you need to know about your future career? What types of courses will I need to take? What specific skills will be needed in order for me to get my job?
· Using this guide, select the courses that will fit your career objective and prepare you for a School-To-Career experience. When choosing courses, you also need to keep in mind KRHS graduation requirements.
Although this does require time and energy on your part, we believe that your efforts will ensure success in your future endeavors.
ARTS, HUMANITIES AND COMMUNICATION
Workers in this field have an interest in performing before an audience, helping people with the communication and interpretation of ideas, and creating through verbal or written expression.
THE FOLLOWING LIST OF KRHS COURSES WILL HELP YOU TRAVEL THIS PATH
DO YOU ENJOY… Business Dynamics PE Student Leaders
ENTERTAINING OTHERS? Desktop Publishing EnviroScience
THEATER, DANCE, MUSIC AND ART? Practical Law Human Anatomy & Physiology
SEARCHING YOUR CREATIVE Entrepreneurship Comparative Political/Economic
WRITING ABILITIES? Ethical Issues Systems
Relationships World Affairs
Parenting World Geography
ARE YOU CURIOUS ABOUT… Child Development Propaganda
HISTORY AND LITERATURE Clothing and Textiles Sociology I & II
Psychology Community Outreach
HAVE YOU CONSIDERED… Literature School-to-Career
WRITING Writing and Journalism Co-op Vocational
JOURNALISM Advanced and Applied Reading Power Mechanics
THEATER Creative Writing Marketing Education
PHOTOGRAPHY Science Fiction ABOS
POLITICS Music and Musical Careers Micro Computer Accounting
FASHION DESIGNER Music Theory Agriculture Science
INTERPRETER Jazz Band Construction Trades
LAW Symphonic Band Culinary Arts
MUSICIAN World Language Health Science & Technology
PUBLIC SPEAKING Computer Networking
Furniture Making
Technical Drawing
*All Vocational classes may be taken at Architectural Drafting II
an honors level. Photography
Communication Technology
Photo Technology
Probability and Statistics
Drama
Vocal Ensemble
BUSINESS SERVICES AND COMMERCE
Workers in this field are interested in organized, clearly defined activities that require accuracy and attention to detail.
THE FOLLOWING LIST OF KRHS COURSES WILL HELP YOU TRAVEL THIS PATH
DO YOU ENJOY… Word Processing Agricultural Science
SOLVING PROBLEMS WITH A TEAM Business Dynamics Construction Trades
APPROACH? Desktop Publishing Culinary Arts
MEETING DEADLINES AND Accounting I Health Science & Technology
MANAGING TIME? Microcomputer Accounting Marketing Education
A SENSE OF COMPETITION? Practical Law Computer Networking
Entrepreneurship Automotive Technology
ARE YOU CURIOUS ABOUT… Ethical Issues School-to-Career
TRAVEL? Administrative Business and Office Community Outreach
CONSUMER ISSUES? Systems (ABOS)
MARKETING? Co-op Voc Ed Program
THE CORPORATE WORLD? Writing and Journalism
Advanced and Applied Reading
HAVE YOU CONSIDERED… World Language
BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION Probability & Statistics
MARKETING Pre-Calculus
HOTEL AND RESTAURANT Calculus Honors
MANAGEMENT Calculus AP
ADVERTISING EnviroScience
ACCOUNTING AND FINANCE World Affairs
INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS Sociology I & II
Psychology
World Geography
*All Vocational classes may be taken at
an honors level.
ENGINEERING, MANUFACTURING AND TECHNOLOGY
Workers in this field have an interest in applying mechanical principles to practical situations.
THE FOLLOWING LIST OF KRHS COURSES WILL HELP YOU TRAVEL THIS PATH
DO YOU ENJOY… Word Processing Physics
WORKING WITH YOUR HANDS? EnviroScience
MAKING, BUILDING OR REPAIRING Desktop Publishing Biology Honors AP
THINGS? Ethical Issues Community Outreach
WORKING WITH COMPUTERS? Clothing and Textiles Agriculture Science
WORKING WITH PEOPLE TO SOLVE Advanced and Applied Reading ABOS
REAL LIFE PROBLEMS? World Language Culinary Arts
READING AUTOMOTIVE OR Metals I - II Micro Computers
SCIENTIFIC MAGAZINES? Wood Tech I - II Construction Trades
Furniture Making Health Science &Tech.
Computer Networking Marketing Education
ARE YOU CURIOUS ABOUT… Electricity Power Mechanics
THE WAY THINGS WORK? Electronics Co-op Vocational
MACHINES, MOTORS AND Computer Networking School-to-Career
MECHANICAL GADGETS? Micro Computer Design
Technical Drawing
HAVE YOU CONSIDERED… Architectural Drafting
AUTOMOTIVE BODY REPAIR Computer Aided Design
DRAFTING Power and Energy
CONSTRUCTION Communication Technology I, II
ENGINEERING Photography
COMPUTER PROGRAMMING Photo Technology
ELECTRONICS Precalculus
AVIATION Calculus
ROBOTICS
*All Vocational classes may be taken at an &nbs