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WELCOME TO NHS CLASS OF 2018

WELCOME TO NHS CLASS OF 2018. Administrators: Mr. Dennis Daly Mr. Gordon Boschman Mrs. Susan Burnett Mr. Jim Butterfield. Counselors: Mrs. Aimee Brown all 9 th Mr. David Keyek (A – G) Mrs. Pat Kimmel (H – O) Mr. Anthony Elliott (P – Z) Registrar: Debbie Waschak.

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WELCOME TO NHS CLASS OF 2018

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  1. WELCOME TO NHSCLASS OF 2018

  2. Administrators: Mr. Dennis Daly Mr. Gordon Boschman Mrs. Susan Burnett Mr. Jim Butterfield Counselors: Mrs. Aimee Brown all 9th Mr. David Keyek (A – G) Mrs. Pat Kimmel (H – O) Mr. Anthony Elliott (P – Z) Registrar: Debbie Waschak IB Coordinator: Elizabeth Towlen IB Administrative Assistant: Debbie Hauck School Psychologist: Misty Hernon Interventionist: Tenica Henry

  3. R O A R RESPECT: Practice courtesy and tolerance. OWNERSHIP: Claim ownership for your education. ATTITUDE: Be positive in your thoughts and deeds. RESPONSIBILITY: Accept accountability for your decisions.

  4. SUPPORTIVE STAFF AND ADMINISTRATION • SPECIAL ACADEMIC PROGRAMS Advanced Placement International Baccalaureate Project Lead the Way • ATHLETICS and ACTIVITIES to get CONNECTED http://nhs.stvrain.k12.co.us/

  5. How is High School different from Middle School? • Chance to meet new people • New teachers • More students – 1300 at NHS • Block schedule – Day 1 / Day 2

  6. NEW OPPORTUNTIESand CHOICES • Choose your classes • Choose how to manage your time • Choose your activities & athletics MAKE SMART CHOICES!!

  7. MORE RESPONSIBILITY • You’ll be expected to do more on your own • You’ll be responsible for: • Good attendance • Planning a study schedule • Adjusting to new school rules • Homework • Planning your path of study & classes • GPA counts!! Grades go on your TRANSCRIPT as a permanent record

  8. NECESSARY SKILLS and ATTITUDES • Advocacy: asking for what you need • Organization: get a planner, record homework assignments, write down test dates & project deadlines • Study skills: note-taking, studying at home and school • Time management: balance your academics and activities • Resist peer pressure • NHS has zero tolerance for bullying, fights & disrespect

  9. DISTRICT GRADUATIONREQUIREMENTS ENGLISH Credits 9th English 1.0 10th English 1.0 11th English 1.0 12th grade English 1.0

  10. DISTRICT GRADUATIONREQUIREMENTS Credits Math 3.0 Science 3.0 Social Studies 3.0 World Geo/ History US History US / CO Gov

  11. DISTRICT GRADUATIONREQUIREMENTS Fine Art .5 Practical Art .5 Physical Education 2.0 Health 0.5 General Electives 8.0

  12. DISTRICT GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS English 4.0 Math 3.0 Science 3.0 Social Studies 3.0 Physical Education 2.0 Fine Arts .5 Practical Art .5 Health .5 General Electives 8.0 TOTAL CREDITS 24.5 *See page 2 in the Course Book

  13. COLLEGE BOUND STUDENTS. . . 4 years - English 4 years - College Preparatory Math 3-4 years - Natural Science (2 years lab-based) 3-4 years - Social Science (some colleges require World Geography) 2-3 years - same World Language 2 years - Academic Electives See page 2 of Course book for comparative chart

  14. 9th and 10th Grade Students Must Register for 8 Classes You need 24.5 Credits to Graduate

  15. 9th Grade English 9th Grade NPIB / Honors English (Approval Required) FRESHMAN REQUIREMENTS EnglishOptions

  16. Science Options FRESHMAN REQUIREMENTS Biology NPIB / Honors Biology (Approval Required)

  17. SocialStudies Options FRESHMANREQUIREMENTS World Geo/History NPIB / Honors World Geo/History (Approval Required)

  18. FRESHMANREQUIREMENTS • Based on 8th grade level and your math teacher’s recommendation • Accelerated options available • See flowchart in course description book Math

  19. FRESHMANREQUIREMENTS • PHYSICAL EDUCATION • HEALTH

  20. ELECTIVES FINE ARTS PRACTICAL ARTS

  21. ELECTIVES WORLD LANGUAGES Take 2 – 3 years of the same language * Can start in 10th grade if preferred unless in IB

  22. Other Options to Consider: • Study Hall • No credit, but a chance to do homework • Counts as one of eight blocks • Teacher Aide • .25 credit • Pass / Fail grading • Counts as one of eight blocks • Do not put on course sheet; can add at beginning of semester

  23. Career Development Center • 9th Grade Students can apply to take the following courses • Maintenance and Light Repair (females only) • Intro to Agri Science & Technology • Career Exploration Complete an application. Do NOT put CDC classes on your registration form.

  24. Typical 9th grade schedule: English 1.0 Biology 1.0 World Geo / History 1.0 Math 1.0 Health .5 World Language 1.0 Physical Education 1.0 Other Electives (band, choir, art…) 1.5 Total Credits 8.0

  25. HONORS COURSE REQUIREMENTS • A’s or B’s in the current core class • TCAP Scores from 7th grade (Mid-Proficient or above) • Teacher Recommendation • STUDENT MUST REQUEST THE CLASS ON THE COURSE REGISTRATION FORM AND PARENTS MUST SIGN THE FORM Make sure to circle the correct level

  26. ACADEMIC HONORS • Refer to pages 3 - 4 in the Course Book • Academic Honor Roll • Academic Letter • National Honor Society

  27. NIWOT HIGH SCHOOLAthletics / Activities • We encourage ALL of our students to get connected with NHS by getting involved in athletics, clubs or activities. • Clubs and Activities: See NHS website • Community Service • Leadership

  28. SPORTS AT THE COLLEGE LEVEL Ifyou are planning to compete in sports at the college level, you must meet NCAA eligibility requirements. http://eligibilitycenter.org *Not all high school courses are NCAA approved. See the NHS website for more information.

  29. Completing Your Registration Form • Refer to the checklist on the back of your form • Fill out Registration Form completely. All boxes should be filled. List alternates in priority order in the boxes on the lower half of your form. • Get a parent / guardian signature. • Enter your requests on Infinite Campus • This FRIDAY, February 7th, bring your form back to Sunset so that they can be double checked in computer labs

  30. Completing your Registration Form Read the instructions at the top of your form Write your name and student id number here

  31. Name of course Course Descriptions Course number A is semester one, B is semester two Check for pre- requisites Description of course

  32. Fill in all boxes

  33. Online Registration • Log on to your Infinite Campus Account • Click on CourseRegistration: 14-15 Niwot High School

  34. Online Registration Continued 1 5 2 3 4

  35. Online Registration Continued Make sure you‘ve selected 16 /16 course requests. As you select courses, they will show up in here.

  36. Online Registration Continued After you have chosen your requested courses, use the same process to select alternates Request as an alternate

  37. Online Registration Continued Enter all 8 of your alternate requests

  38. Online Registration Continued To drop a course, click on the name of the course and then click on “Drop This Request”

  39. Enter your requests in Infinite Campus before Friday, February 7th Remember… Forms are due on Friday, Feb7th • Registration Form • CDC Form (if applying)

  40. PARENT NIGHT WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 5TH 5:30 – 7:00pm NHS AUDITORIUM

  41. SPLIT INTO GROUPS FOR QUESTIONS

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