Northwood Academics

NHS operates on an alternating block schedule where courses meet for 90 minutes every other day. Semester classes are 18 weeks and year long classes are 36 weeks. Students are limited to 6 classes per semester with an exception of those students participating in Performing Arts, Athletics, Leadership, MUN, Newspaper, Speech and Debate, or Yearbook.  

Students in grades 9 and 10 are expected to complete a curricular core that includes: Humanities: World Literature and World History (grade 9), Humanities: American Literature and US History (grade 10), Mathematics, Integrated Science 1 (grade 9) and Integrated Science 2 (grade 10), and either a World Language or a Visual and Performing Arts course. In addition, freshmen must complete two semesters of physical education. 

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Program of Studies / 课程学习方案

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English

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Mathematics

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Physical Education

This is a year-long comprehensive physical education course consisting of all eight c
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Science

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Social Sciences

Humanities Core is required of all 9th & 10th grade students.  It
NHS Expo

T-Wolf Elective Expo

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World Languages

In order to function successfully in the global society and world marketplace of the
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CTE

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Special Education

Any questions about Special Education can be directed to our team:
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English Language Development

EL Coordinator: Emily Rhodarmer
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Library & Media Center

Northwood High Library