FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

How do I enroll my child in the High School?
- Norwin uses an online registration process. Parents and guardians can access the New Student Registration page by clicking on the link below.
- New Student Registration
  - It is important that when coming to the high school for your registration appointment that you have all materials listed on the registration site. We cannot register you if you do not have all of the materials.

How do current students request transcripts?
- You can request a transcript via the transcript request form found by clicking here.

Where do students register for tests such as the SAT?
- Students can access registration for the SAT at www.sat.org/register
- Students can access registration for the ACT at www.actstudent.org
- Students register for the PSAT through the Guidance Office. This information will be shared with student via Skyward messages.

How do I request transcripts after I graduate?
- Please submit your request utilizing the transcript request form which can be found by clicking here.

How does a student see his/her counselor?
- Students can request to see their counselor after checking into homeroom in the morning, in between periods, or by asking for a pass.

Is there a timeline for what my high school senior should be doing?
- Information will be shared with each senior during the senior meetings that take place the first few weeks of school.

What are graduation requirements?
- Graduation from Norwin High School is based upon the successful completion of a minimum of 24.0 credits in Grades 9, 10, 11, and 12 and demonstration of proficiency in reading, writing, and mathematics. Because the Norwin School District curriculum is aligned with the Pennsylvania Academic Standards and Assessment Anchors, as well as the Pennsylvania Common Core Standards successful completion of the District’s academic requirements enable any Norwin student who has demonstrated proficiency in reading, writing and mathematics to graduate from Norwin High School. The requirements are 24.0 credits, divided as follows (Class of 2025-2027):

4.5 credits	English
3.0 courses	Mathematics
3.0 courses	Science Students must take Biology, Chemistry, and Physics
4.0 credits	Social Studies
2.0 credits	Arts or Humanities or both
0.5 credit	Health
1.0 credits	Physical Education
5.0 credits	Electives
1.0 credit	Keystone Exams (0.33 - Biology, 0.33 - Literature, 0.34 - Algebra 1

Below are the updated Minimum Graduation Requirements for the Class of 2028 and beyond.

Requirement Department/Category	Requirement Credits	Course Minimum Details (unless administratively waived through Individual Education Program or academic plan)
English	4.5	1.0 credit of English 9 options 1.0 credit of English 10 options 1.0 credit of English 11 options 1.0 credit of English 12 or two 0.5 credit Grade 12 English courses 0.5 credit of Communications 2
Social Studies	4.0	1.0 credit of US & PA 2 options or AP Human Geography 1.0 credit of Cultures of the World options 1.0 credit of US & PA 3 options 1.0 credit of AP Government, 1.0 credit of Applied Government / Economics, or 0.5 credit Economics, or 0.5 credit AP Microeconomics, or 0.5 credit AP Macroeconomics, and 0.5 credit Government courses
Math	3.0	Successful completion of any three 1.0 credit math courses
Science	3.0	1.0 credit of Biology options 1.0 credit of Chemistry options 1.0 credit of Physics options
Health & Physical Education	1.5	0.5 credit of Physical Education 9 0.5 credit of Physical Education 10 0.5 credit of CHS Health 11
Electives	7.0	Successful completion of additional courses beyond the core course requirements 0.5 credits within the Electives category must be a Personal Finance course
State Assessment	1.0	0.34 credits of Algebra 1 Keystone Exam 0.33 credits of Biology Keystone Exam 0.33 credits of Literature Keystone Exam
State Requirements	Successful completion of a Pennsylvania Pathway to Graduation Participation in a locally developed Civics exam (integrated into Grade 12 Social Studies courses)
Career Readiness	Successful completion of a Career Education and Work Standards Portfolio
Total Minimum Credits	24.0

The previously listed courses are the required courses necessary for graduation. Should a student fail any of these required courses, they must be repeated either in summer school (Norwin Online Academy), if available, or the following academic year in order for a student to remain on schedule to receive a Norwin High School Diploma. Students who take credit recovery summer school courses will receive a Pass or Fail (P or F) on their transcript. A student’s transcript will reflect both the failing course and grade in addition to the summer school course Pass or Fail.

I left a message (phone or email) for the guidance counselor and I haven't heard back from him/her. When should I expect to hear back from the counselor?
- The counselors will make a conscientious effort to return phone calls as promptly as possible given the nature of our work with students.

How are the Keystone Exams reported on my transcript?
- Graduation from Norwin High School will be based on the successful completion of 25.0 credits. The one additional credit will be awarded upon the completion of the 11th grade Keystone in biology, literature, and Algebra I. Each test will carry 1/3 credit weight.
- 0.33 Biology credit, 0.33 Literature credit, 0.34 Algebra I credit
- The District will assign a percentage grade to each Keystone score as follows: Advanced = 100% (A), Proficient = 89% (B), Basic = 79% (C), Below Basic = 69% (D)
- These grades will appear on the students’ report cards and transcripts during the senior year. Students who are not proficient on the Keystone Exams will retake them during the school year. Students may also be required to participate in remediation provided through the school. Students who do not score Proficient on all three exams will have the opportunity to earn this one credit by one of the additional pathways established in Act 158.