CURRICULUM HIGHLIGHTS

Norman

High School is a four-year comprehensive public high school with a growing enrollment of 2,000 students. It is accredited by AdavencED, the Oklahoma State Department of Education and the Oklahoma Secondary Schools Association. The school year consists of two 18week semesters with a 7 class flexible schedule, consisting of 55 minute periods.

ADMINISTRATION Scott Beck, Principal Clinette Franks, Assistant Principal Dave Gibson, Assistant Principal Shayna Kutt, Assistant Principal Kristy Smith, Assistant Principal

GUIDANCE Katie Cortest, Counselor Deana Edgar, Counselor Melanie Hayes, Counselor Bruce Robertson, Counselor Kelly Storm, Counselor Terri Stafford, Registrar

STAFF Certified Personnel – 125 (PhD/EdD=5; MA=55; BA=65) Support – 32 Counselors – 5 Administrators – 5 Student/Teacher Ratio – 16:1

COMMUNITY OF NORMAN Norman High School is part of the Norman Independent School District. Our city is a thriving community of steady corporate and residential growth. It is known for its civic pride and business opportunities. Norman has a population of over 118,119, making it the third largest city in Oklahoma. The school district instructs over 17,000 students in 17 elementary schools, 4 middle schools, an alternative high school and 2 senior high schools. Norman residents are able to enjoy many cultural, recreational, and entertainment choices. Oklahoma City is only 25 minutes away with additional venues. Major industries include: Hitachi Corporation, Johnson Controls, National Oceanographic & Aeronautical, National Weather Center, University of Oklahoma, and the U.S. Postal Training Center

Con-Current Enrollment Juniors and seniors may take courses at local colleges and universities. Career Education Through different programs at NHS students are allowed to incorporate work experience into their academic plans. Orange Thumb and Tiger Stop are school business owned and operated by students in different academic areas including Business Education, Art, Family & Consumer Science and Agricultural Education. See our web page for more details. Students interested in technical and career-specific skills to prepare for such careers as automotive, child care, computers, construction, cosmetology, industrial technology, health care, and landscape may enroll in a two-year program at Moore-Norman Technology Center. Bus transportation is provided both a.m. and p.m. Communications Journalism students produce The Trail yearbook which has received state and national awards. Norman High also publishes a student newspaper, Tiger Tribune, which is available on line at [email protected] Students are provided the opportunity to study broadcasting through the production of District-wide programs on a local cable TV Channel 18. Special Education Norman Public Schools provides comprehensive services to qualifying students. Fine & Performing Arts Norman High School offers a wide array of courses allowing for an in-depth exploration of the arts. Drawing, photography, painting, drama, modern dance are some of its specialized areas. The music department encompasses marching band, orchestra, and choral programs. All have received superior and top honors at competitions. Alternative Education An alternative high school program offers a different approach to learning with a nontraditional curriculum in a less structured environment. Guidance and Counseling A team of five counselors provides support and services to students in areas including course placement, personal adjustment, and college and career counseling.

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GRADING SCALE Rank and grade A = 90-100 point averages B = 80-89 are based on a C = 70-79 4.0 scale and are D = 60-69 not weighted. F = 0-59

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS English 4 units Math 3 units (Algebra I rigor or greater) Science 3 units World History 1 unit United States History 1 unit Government ½ unit Oklahoma History ½ unit Electives 10 units* TOTAL

23 units

*Fine Arts Two units or competencies must be earned sometime during the 4 years of high school. Semester-long courses equal .5 units Year-long courses equal 1 unit 209.5 different courses are offered for credit at NHS. An additional 28 courses are offered at the Technology Center.

GPA DISTRIBUTION 388 Graduates in 2016 #1 Rank, 23 students 4.0 Top 25%, >3.592 Top 33%, >3.427 Top 50% >3.100

POST-SECONDARY PLANS Pursued higher education 306 Four-year college In-state 163 Out-of-state 37 Two-year college In-state 98 Out-of-state 4 Vocational/Technical School 24 Military 9 Work force 54

78% 42% 10% 25% 1% 6% 2% 14%

STATISTICS FOR NORMAN HIGH SCHOOL

ADVANCED COURSE OFFERINGS

SAT Scores 26 students tested for 15-16 Year 11-12 12-13 13-14 14-15 15-16

Reading NHS State 588 568 599 571 633 576 595 576 593 582

Nat’l 496 496 497 495 494

Math NHS 562 571 623 575 585

State 566 569 571 569 573

Nat’l 514 514 513 511 508

Writing NHS 556 577 599 554 583

State 546 549 550 548 553

Natl 488 488 487 484 482

ACT Scores Year 11-12 12-13 13-14 14-15 15-16

349 Students tested for 15-16 NHS State 22.5 20.7 22.4 20.8 21.7 20.3 22.5 20.7 22.3 20.7

Nat’l 21.1 20.9 21.0 21.0 21.0

National Merit Recognition Year 10-11 11-12 12-13 13-14 14-15 15-16

Commended 3 3 3 5 5 2

Semi-Final 1 0 0 0 0 0

Final 4 3 4 8 4 5

Oklahoma Academic Scholars Year 10-11 11-12 12-13 13-14 14-15 15-16

Number 54 45 41 48 42 41

Academics 2 1 2 2 2 2

Athletics 10 12 13 14 10 09

College Prep World History Advanced Placement American History Advanced Placement European History Advanced Placement Government & Politics-US & Comparative Advanced Placement Human Geography Advanced Placement World History College Prep Biology Advanced Placement Biology II College Prep Chemistry I Advanced Placement Chemistry Advanced Placement Physics B & C Advanced Placement Environmental Science Advanced Placement Calculus AB & BC Advanced Placement Statistics Math Analysis AEGIS Mathematics (advanced mentor) III & IV Advanced Placement Capstone III Advanced Placement Capstone IV Advanced Placement Computer Science A Advanced Placement Psychology Advanced Placement Studio Art Advanced Placement Spanish Language Advanced Placement French Language Advanced Placement Latin: Vergil Advanced Placement courses passed with a 3, 4, or 5: 62% 172 seniors took 521 Advanced Placement tests.

All-State Students Year 10-11 11-12 12-13 13-14 14-15 15-16

Pre-AP English l & 2 Advanced Placement English Language Advanced Placement Literature & Composition AEGIS English (advanced mentor) III & IV

Fine Arts 51 50 54 53 50 48

Advanced Placement Scholars National AP Scholar: 1 student qualified by earning 4 or more on all AP exams taken with 4 or better and scores on nine or more exams. AP Scholar with Distinction Award: 18 students qualified with an average score of 3.5 on all AP exams taken, and scores of 3 or better on 5 or more exams. AP Scholar with Honors 28 students qualified with an average score of 3.25 on all exams taken, and scores of 3 or above on at least 4 AP exams. AP Scholar: 54 students qualified for the award by earning a score of 3 or above on at least 3 AP exams.

911 West Main Street Norman, Oklahoma 73069 405-366-5812 FAX: 405-366-5945 www.norman.k12.ok.us/705

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Mission Statement Tigers of Character CIVITAS – LITTERAE – VIRTUS Citizenship, Scholarship & Character