Welcome to Nyssa High School!
High School Graduation Requirements = 24 Credits
English = 4 credits
Social Science (Social Studies) = 3 credits
Math = 3 credits (4 for Honors)
Computer Applications = 1 credit
Physical Education = 1 credit
Health = 1 credit
Science = 3 credits (4 for Honors)
Foreign Language = 1 credit (2 for Honors)
Career Transitions = .5 credits
CTE/Art = 1 credit (2 for Honors)
Electives = 4.5 credits (1.5 for Honors)
How Credits Work
1 year = 1 credit
1 semester = ½ or .5 credit
You have to earn at least a D in a class to earn credit.
You have to earn at least 24 credits and all the specific credit requirements to graduate, so work hard to pass all your classes! If you don’t pass classes, you do have to take them again.
Forecasting (Choosing Classes)
3. Click on the “Click here to change course requests” button.
4. Find the “Search Courses” bar.
9th Grade English Requirement
English Skills 9/10, English 9 Foundations, or English 9
Search/select English 9, A and B. Click “Add Request” for both.
9th Grade Math Requirements (Vary)
Course sequence: Algebra 1 GeoData +1 Class(es)/Calculus Pathway
Pre Algebra may be required before you are ready to take Algebra 1.
Search/select Algebra 1, A and B. Click “Add Request” for both…
Unless you completed and earned high school credit for Algebra 1. Then search/select Geometry/Data Science, A and B. Click “Add Request” for both. This is the same for any students who also completed Algebra 2.
9th Grade Computer Applications Requirement
Computer Applications 1 and 2.
Search/select Computer Applications 1 and 2. Click “Add Request” for both.
Search without the “s” to find it.
9th Grade Physical Education and Health Requirements
PE 1 (.5 credit)
Health 1 (.5 credit)
Add both. A and B not required because each is a semester class.
9th Grade Science Requirements
Search/select Physical Science, A and B. Click “Add Request” for both.
If you are hoping to take Biology instead, add Biology, as well. However, our high school Chemistry teacher recommends Physical Science for all 9th graders to improve success in Chemistry.
Foreign Language Requirement
You can take Spanish 1 as a 9th grader, but it would leave you with only one elective. If you don’t speak Spanish at all and want to take 4 years of Spanish, you do need to sign up for Spanish 1 for next year.
Additional options = Spanish 2, Spanish 2 Native, Spanish 3/Native, and Biliteracy. Choose the class that fits your current language ability.
You can sign up for Spanish in 10th or 11th grade.
Academic Support
Students on IEPs will need 1 or 2 periods of Academic Support. Case managers will help with forecasting to make sure their students get what they need.
Now it’s time to choose electives! Think about electives that will help you with your future academic and career goals, as well as what you enjoy!
CTE Pathways
Why CTE Pathways classes?
Health Career Electives/CNA Pathway, Phlebotomy Pathway, Possible EMT Pathway, and Possible Biomedical Lab Science Pathway: Introduction to Biomedical Science, Health Careers, Medical Terminology, Nursing Assistant, and Phlebotomy
Introduction to Biomedical Science (Full Year)
Available to freshmen-seniors interested in lab biology, human and/or animal health, or medicine. Elective; cannot be taken instead of core physical science or Biology requirements.
Study patient cases to learn more about medical disorders and how to test for them, aid in diagnosis, and treat the patient! Cases involve heart disease, diabetes, traumatic brain injury, and genetic disorders. The class is part of the Health Care Pathway ending with a capstone in Nursing Assistant, EMT, or Biomedical Lab Science.
Health Careers (Semester Class)
Prerequisites: Introduction to Biomedical Science recommended. Must be at least a sophomore. Offered 3rd period only.
Want to learn more about the healthcare field and job opportunities? This is a class for you!
Medical Terminology (Semester Class)
Prerequisites: Introduction to Biomedical Science recommended. Must be at least a sophomore. Offered 3rd period only.
Prepare to go into medical professions by learning basic anatomy and medical terminology.
Nursing Assistant (Semester Class)
Prerequisites: Biology; Health Careers and Medical Terminology (may also be taken at the same time as Nursing Assistant). Must be a senior, 17, or have instructor permission. Drug test and background check required.
This is a 2-period class (1st/2nd periods) that requires time for paperwork and clinicals after school, on Fridays, or on weekends.
Learn about body systems, nursing assistant skills, medical terms, and different diseases and conditions treated in a variety of medical settings.
Phlebotomy (Semester Class)
Prerequisites: Biology; Health Careers and Medical Terminology (may also be taken at the same time as Phlebotomy). Must be a senior, 17, or have instructor permission. Drug test and background check required.
This is a 2-period class (1st/2nd periods) that requires time for paperwork and clinicals after school, on Fridays, or on weekends.
Learn to draw blood for testing, transfusions, research, and blood donations!
Agriculture Pathway
9th Grade = Introduction to Agriculture
10th Grade = Advanced Agriculture
11th Grade = Greenhouse Management
12th Grade = Ag Leadership
9th Grade = Shop Skills 1
10th Grade = Shop Skills 2 and/or Advanced Welding 1
11th Grade = Advanced Welding 1 or 2
12th Grade = Advanced Welding 2 or 3
Welding Pathway
Freshmen = Shop Skills 1
Sophomores = Advanced Welding 1
Juniors = TVT Welding 1 (2 credits)
Seniors = TVT Welding 2 (2 credits)
Business: Publication Design or Business Operations Pathways
Freshmen = Computer Applications (required for all freshmen)
Sophomores = Photojournalism 1 or Intro to Business
Juniors = Photojournalism 2 or Entrepreneurship
Seniors = Photojournalism 3 or Business Leadership
Culinary Arts Pathway
Freshmen = Culinary Arts 1
Sophomores = Culinary Arts 2
Juniors and Seniors = Restaurant Management
Construction Pathway
Sophomores = Construction Trades 1
Juniors = Construction Trades 2
Seniors = Construction Trades 3
Early Childhood Education Pathway
Not currently offered in-person.
Sophomores = 20 hours volunteer service in certified Early Childhood facility, recommendation letter. Submit before the start of your junior year.
Juniors = Childhood Education course (online).
Seniors = Work in early childhood education (e.g. Head Start program); portfolio creation and National CDA certification application.
Other Electives
Computer Science of the Future
Introduction to Art
Advanced Art (with instructor approval)
Choir
Jazz Choir (Zero Hour)
Concert Band
Jazz Band (Zero Hour)
Piano
Percussion
Individual Music Lessons
Seminary/religious release
Lifetime Weights (see next slide for details)
Weight Lifting (see next slide for details)
Greenhouse
Weightlifting vs. Lifetime Weights
Weight Lifting
Lifetime Weights
Jazz Choir (Elective; Zero Hour = Before School)
Learn to sight-read/sight-sing music, honing your music tone singing acapella (without instruments!), performing with the Jazz Band, and preparing to perform at the Lionel Hampton Jazz Festival next year! Jazz choir will sing swing, bossa nova, jazz pop, and other related genres.