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Niceville High School800 East John Sims ParkwayNiceville, Florida 32578TABLE OF CONTENTSWelcome to NHSDistrict Personnel and NHS AdministrationRegistration InstructionsSchedule Change PolicyGrade Classification/Grading Scale/Grade ForgivenessGuidance and Counseling ServicesGraduation RequirementsGraduation Planning ChecklistCollege and Career PlanningBright Futures Scholarship InformationAdvanced Placement and AICE Program InformationAdvanced Studies/STEMM Course ProgressionTesting InformationNCAA/NAIA Eligibility for AthletesDual EnrollmentTranscript/No Class OptionSpecial Resources ProgramsNHS Email System/Remind UpdatesAnne T. Mitchell County Honors Program2018-2019 9th-12th Grade Core Course Offerings2018-2019 ESE Course Offerings2017-2018 9th-12th Grade Elective Course Offeringso Arto Dramao Driver’s Educationo Culinary Artso Foreign Languageo Gifted Career and Technical Education (CTE)o Information Technologyo AP Computer Scienceo Digital Mediao Digital Designo Cybersecurity/Networkingo Web Programming/Web Designo Roboticso iDesign Manufacturing Academy JROTC Leadership Music Programs Physical Education Program Dance Speech & Debate Yearbook Other Electives Okaloosa Technical College1Page 2Page 3Page 4Page 5Page 6Page 6Page 7-8Page 9Page 10-12Page 13Page 14-15Page 16Page 17Page 17-18Page 18Page 18Page 18-19Page 19Page 20Page 21-34Page 35Page 36-56Page 36-37Page 37Page 37Page 38Page 39-41Page 42Page 42-47Page 42Page 43Page 43Page 44Page 44-45Page 45-46Page 46-47Page 47Page 48Page 49Page 49-50Page 50-52Page 52Page 52Page 53Page 53-54Page 55-56

Welcome to Niceville High SchoolCURRICULUM CATALOG 2018-2019This catalog is a resource that represents the current curriculum, course offerings,and requirements of Niceville High School. It is designed to guide students andparents toward informed decisions concerning courses and programs. Each courseselection should be part of an overall plan for the student’s education and careergoals and should be chosen thoughtfully with the overall plan in mind. Studentsand parents should read this guide completely. School counselors are theregistration experts and problem solvers while the subject area teachers are thebest source for course information. The teachers can assist students and parentsas they match course descriptions with abilities and interests.Alma MaterSing we now Alma MaterNiceville HighMay the lessons you haveShown us never die.Our loyal hearts singMaroon, Gold and White.Our Alma MaterNiceville High.Praise be to thee—As we head our separate ways.Our days of you will lastLong after we have passedThrough the doors ofNiceville HighNiceville Eagles Fight SongWhoa . Eagles!Whoa Eagles!Everybody knows that the Eagle is the“King of the Birds”And if you haven’t heard,Tonight you’re gonna get the word.The Niceville Eagle is the very best;Kick the little chickie birds out of the nest.Whoa . Eagles!Whoa . Eagles!Don’t be alarmed, Don’t let it upset you,Cause the Nicevlle Eagle’s gonnaSwoop down and get you.Whoa . Eagles!Whoa . Eagles!Number one school and a Number one teamEverybody listen to the Eagle’s screamWhoa . Eagles!Whoa . Eagles!We are the Eagles and we are the best!2

District Personnel and NHS AdministrationOkaloosa County School DistrictMarcus Chambers, Superintendent of SchoolsSchool Board MembersDr. Lamar White . District 1Dewey Destin . District 2Linda Evanchyk . District 3Tim Bryant . District 4Dr. Diane Kelley . District 5NHS Leadership TeamCharles Marello . PrincipalJerral Horton . Assistant PrincipalCraig Miller . Assistant PrincipalKim Nihill-Taylor. Assistant PrincipalBrian Wagner . Dean of StudentsDr. Sharon Richardson . Director, Guidance & Student ServicesJohn Hicks . Athletic DirectorJames Allen and Amber Flanagan School Resource OfficersGuidance & Student ServicesDeborah Murphy (alpha A-D) . CounselorElaine Crump (alpha E-K). CounselorKaren Kesler (alpha L-Ri) . CounselorDr. Sharon Richardson (alpha Ro-Z) . CounselorCheryl Ross . Staffing SpecialistDonnie Pridgen . Advanced Studies CoordinatorChairpersonsRet. Lt. Col Charles Farmer . AFJROTCWilliam Legarreta .Career & Technical Education (CTE)Pat Mixon. English/Language ArtsJennifer Russell . Foreign LanguageKrissinda Chambers. ElectivesDonna Barton. MathematicsTom Foster . Media CenterGina Emery . ScienceLainie Ferrell .Social Studies3

REGISTRATION INSTRUCTIONS FOR STUDENTSGrades 9-12As a student enrolled in Niceville High School, you are given the opportunity to select courseseach spring for the following year. It is important that you involve your parents in courseselection, that you make certain you meet the prerequisites, and that you keep high schoolgraduation requirements and career objectives in mind. This guide is designed to aid you inmaking appropriate choices by providing brief program and course descriptions, prerequisites,and other information related to this process. In order to complete registration successfully,you are urged to follow the steps identified below:1. READ the curriculum guide. Curriculum guides are available at your school, with yourSOAR teacher (rising 10th-12th) grade and online at www.nicevillehighschool.org underthe Students tab.2. REVIEW the list of graduation requirements and determine which requirements havebeen met and which courses need to be taken next year. Consider courses which needto be repeated because of lost credit.3. TALK to your parents and teachers about course selections and appropriate academiclevels (general, honors, advanced studies, or vocational) as determined by yourclassroom teacher. General – These courses are designed for in-depth instruction that challengesstudents. These classes are suitable for all students. Honors – These courses are designed for self-motivated students who wish topursue a more challenging curriculum while in high school. Advanced Studies (Advanced Placement/AICE) – These college-level courses aredesigned for highly motivated students who wish to pursue potential collegecredit in high school. Vocational – These courses are designed to prepare students for employmentand/or post-secondary education in a career of their choice.4. SELECT courses that will correspond to or complement your goals for the future.Choose your courses carefully, as requests for schedule changes will only be considered forthe following reasons: Scheduling error (example – request Algebra I and receive Algebra II)Failure to complete a prerequisite course or requirementGraduation or college requirement omitted from scheduleSpecial programs requiring unique schedules (examples – choral, instrumental,vocational, Exceptional Student Education, dual enrollment, Advanced Placement, AICE) Summer School course completion (if summer school is available)4

SCHEDULE CHANGE POLICYNiceville High School’s schedule change policy for the beginning of each semester is as follows:FIRST THREE DAYS OF EACH SEMESTER:The only schedule adjustments allowed are for students who fit one or more of the followingsituations; no routine requests to change classes can be accepted. Students who have no schedule at all – report to Guidance during SOAR Students who have no course during a particular period – report to Guidance duringthat period Students who are scheduled for a class previously completed successfully – check inwith the teacher and report to Guidance that period Seniors who are missing a required class for graduation report to guidance.AFTER THE FIRST THREE DAYS OF THE SEMESTER UNTIL THE END OF THE 4 ½ WEEK OF THESEMESTER: Students must see a guidance counselor to change a schedule. Students may only drop a class to go to a non-credit study hall. NOTE: This will be donewithout penalty (grade will be dropped). Level changes i.e., Honors course to regular course must be requested by subjectteacher only after a parent/teacher conference by phone, e-mail or in person.FROM THE END OF THE 4 ½ WEEK OF THE SEMESTER UNTIL THE END OF THE SEMESTER: Students must see a guidance counselor. Email addresses can be found on our websiteat www.nicevillehighschool.org., or by calling 833-4114 ext. 1312 to speak with acounselor. Students can only drop a class and go to a non-credit study hall. Students will receive a grade of "F" for the semester in dropped class and the course willbe placed on the transcript.REMINDERS: Any request for a teacher change must be made by the parent. Any concern by aparent will require a conference to include the teacher/student/parent/administrator. NHS does not accept specific teacher requests. Administration reserves the right to make necessary changes based on class size andteacher load as determined by the state of Florida class size requirements. As areminder, NHS does not accept specific teacher requests. Schedule change requests are due by the last day of school, May 31, 2019.5

GENERAL INFORMATIONGrade ClassificationThe following classification system applies to Niceville High School students:Freshman (9th grade): Promotion or placement from eighth grade.Sophomore (10th grade): 6 credits are needed for promotion to this grade.Junior (11th grade): 12 credits are needed for promotion to this grade.Senior (12th grade): 17 credits are needed for promotion to this grade.Grading Scale and Point Value Per Credit for Academic SubjectsThe table reflects the statewide, uniform grading system, grade definitions, non-weighted and weighted grade pointvalues that are used on report cards for grades 1-12. It also lists the weighted grade point values that apply to OkaloosaCounty. F.S. 1003.437GradePercentGrade DefinitionGrade PointValueNon-weightedGrade Point ValueWeighted: all otherdistrict approvedweighed utstanding ProgressAbove Average ProgressLowest Acceptable Progress toAverage ProgressIn Danger of FailingFailureGrade Point Value Weighted:IB, AP, AICE, Gifted, DualEnrollment, CHOICE coursesreceiving college creditapplies to SUS and countyonly (does not apply for FLBright Futures)543101.5020Grade ForgivenessStudents who earn a grade of “D” or “F” may retake the course and replace the “D” or “F”grade with a grade of “C” or higher. Credit toward graduation can only be awarded once. Forstudents who received high school credit in middle school, courses for forgiveness may betaken if a student earned less than a “B” average in the original course.Guidance and Counseling ServicesIn an effort to provide a successful and rewarding school experience, a number of serviceshave been made available through the Guidance Department to assist you and your parents.They include the following: Short-term individual counseling Registration of new students, course selection and scheduling Maintenance and transfer of student records Conference scheduling Group presentations involving financial aid, college admissions and scholarships Academic credit checksYou are encouraged to meet with your counselor on an individual basis. To schedule ameeting with your student’s counselor, please call 833-4114 ext 1312.6