For the 2023-24 school year, Norwin High School made some new changes. Whether this be, increased expenses for student parking passes, new football guidelines/rules, grading scale, and class changes. The school plans to implement these changes this year.
The grading scale changed this year due to state Act 55: “(d) A school entity that enters into an agreement under this section shall weight credits for a secondary school student in a manner similar to Advanced Placement Program, International Baccalaureate Diploma Program or Cambridge advanced courses in the school entity’s grading system, including both academic and technical courses.”
Therefore, College in High School classes or CHS classes are now in compliance with Advanced Placement classes which are weighted 10%. Along with lowering grading requirements that can be located in the student handbook, which brings an A from a 92% down to a 90, a B from an 82% to 80%, etc.
“In the committee’s research this new grading system aligned with most high schools in the area and across the nation,” Dr. Michael Choby said. “In addition, with our graduates competing for college admission with students across the country/world this puts us on a more level playing field.”
Additionally to grading scale changes, a new CHS class is Human body systems, taught by Dr. Chris Ritenour.
“The class is filled with learning about the different functions, parts, and areas of the body through hands of visual tools,” said sophomore, Morgan Hale. “Throughout the year we are learning about how all the systems work to keep the body up and moving.”
Along with grade changes, student parking pass prices have increased, rising from $50 to $100 per semester. Making the “market” for parking more competitive.
Football game rules/expectations have also changed, students are required to sit on the home side of the stadium. You must have your ID on you at all times during school and school activities. The K-8 students will be required to bring a parent or adult with them to supervise them.
Another change to the building is the removal of some of the Family and Consumer Science classes. Last May, the Norwin School Board voted to cut FACS classes such as, Foods and Early Childhood Development Lab.
“I am hopeful through the FCCLA Club and creative changes to CHS Child Development 2 we can still achieve similar goals,” said Choby.
All in all, much remains the same at NHS, but new changes are here and probably here to stay.
