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WELCOME!

WELCOME!. GUIDANCE STAFF. Virginia Hilkemann A-D Brandi Bartels E-K Janet Johnson L-RI Rhonda Collins Ro-Z Juli Rohleder Administrative Assistant. MATERIALS.

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WELCOME!

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  1. WELCOME!

  2. GUIDANCE STAFF • Virginia Hilkemann A-D • Brandi Bartels E-K • Janet Johnson L-RI • Rhonda Collins Ro-Z • JuliRohleder Administrative Assistant .

  3. MATERIALS • Census Form (only for those not currently enrolled at Norfolk Public Schools) • Write your current school at the top of the registration form. • Registration form • Course list

  4. WEBSITE

  5. COURSE DESCRIPTIONS • Available on the Norfolk Senior High website • http://www.norfolkpublicschools.org/ • Go to schools (Norfolk High School) • Left hand side click on Counseling Center

  6. NHS GRADUATION • Required: A written Personal Learning Plan (PLP) that must include: • Identified Career Field or Career Cluster • Anticipated Graduation Date • Post High School Transition Plans

  7. GRADUATION Must have earned a minimum of 230 total credits. Must have completed all the required classes with a passing grade (a “P” or 70% or above)

  8. JUNIOR REQUIREMENTS FOR HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION 35 Credits of English 5 Credits of Speech or Debate 35 Credits of Social Studies 20 Credits of Science 30 Credits of Mathematics 15 Credits of Health and Physical Education 5 Credits of Information Technology Applications Plus Successful Completion of 85 Credits of Electives for a total of 230 credits

  9. FRESHMAN & SOPHOMORE REQUIREMENTS FOR HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION 35 Credits of English 5 Credits of Speech or Debate 30 Credits of Social Studies 30 Credits of Science 30 Credits of Mathematics 10 Credits of Physical Education 5 Credits of Information Technology Applications Plus Successful Completion of Credits of 85 Electives for a total of 230 credits

  10. REQUIREMENTS: • 35 CREDITS OF ENGLISH English 9 10 Credits English 10 or Honors English 10 10 Credits One Semester of Literature 5 Credits One Semester of Composition 5 Credits One additional Semester of Literature or Composition 5 Credits PLUS: Speech or Debate 5 Credits

  11. SOCIAL SCIENCE • 30 CREDITS OF SOCIAL SCIENCE American History 9 10 Credits American History 10 10 Credits Government 5 Credits World Cultures 5 Credits JUNIORS ONLY: for a total of 35 credits Psychology or Sociology or Investigating History 5 Credits

  12. SCIENCE • 30 CREDITS OF SCIENCE Physical Science 10 Credits Biology 10 Credits Chemistry, Environmental Science or Foundations of Chemistry 10 Credits (not required for juniors) • 30 CREDITS OF MATHEMATICS Credits must be in sequence based upon placement in 9th grade • 10 CREDITS OF PHYSICAL EDUCATION (15 credits required for juniors)

  13. TECHNOLOGY • 5 CREDITS OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY APPLICATIONS

  14. SAMPLE SOPHOMORE SCHEDULE • 1. English 10 • 2. Math • 3. American History 10 • 4. Sophomore lunch/study hall • 5. Biology • 6. Physical Education (possibly) • 7. Elective • 8. Elective

  15. SAMPLE JUNIOR GRADE SCHEDULE • 1. World Cultures/Government • 2. Literature/Composition • 3. Math • 4. Speech or Debate/Elective • 5. Lunch • 6. Science • 7. Elective • 8. Elective

  16. SCIENCE OPTIONS • Chemistry (year) • Foundations of Chemistry (semester or year) • Environmental Science (semester or year) • Second semester options: • Plant and Soil Science • Wildlife and Natural Resources • Medical Terminology

  17. FULL YEAR ENGLISH OPTIONS • Integrated English 11 • Composition and Literature

  18. JUNIOR LITERATURE OPTIONS • American Literature Survey • British Literature Survey • World Literature Survey • World Studies (meets literature and world cultures requirement)

  19. JUNIOR COMPOSITION OPTIONS • Composition (formerly Advanced Composition) • Practical communications • Advanced composition (formerly Research Composition)

  20. SAMPLE 12TH GRADE SCHEDULE • 1. English/Social Science • 2. Elective • 3. Elective • 4. Elective • 5. Lunch • 6. Elective • 7. Elective • 8. Elective

  21. SENIOR ENGLISH OPTIONS • All junior choices • Mythology • Science Fiction • Young Adult Novels • AP Literature and Composition

  22. EXCEEDING THE MINIMUM NUMBER OF CREDITS IS It is FREE education It allows students to explore more options for the future It builds skills for life It can help prepare you for what might not be expected ENCOURAGED

  23. OPTIONS TO CONSIDER • Advanced Placement classes • Dual Credit classes • Health Science Academy • Drafting Academy

  24. ADVANCE PLACEMENT CLASSES • Challenging classes (college level) • College credit available by examination • Grade weighted • Why should students take them? • Rigorous • College credit • Prepare for future career

  25. ADVANCED PLACEMENT CLASSES • AP Lit/Comp • AP Calculus • AP Chemistry • AP Biology • AP Physics • AP US Government • AP American History

  26. DUAL CREDIT CLASSES • Classes taught at the high school, and students can pay tuition, and earn college credit also • Why should students take them? • Fit into interest areas • College credit • Prepare for classes in college • Take away a college requirement (DEPENDING ON MANY DIFFERENT FACTORS)

  27. CLASSES OFFERRED • Northeast Community College Dual Credit Classes • A. Accounting 2 – Full Year • B. Precalculus – Full Year • C. Introduction to Psychology – Full Year • D. Probability and Statistics - Full Year • E. Programming in Visual Basic –One Semester • F. Basic Nurse Aide (CNA) – One Semester • G. Composition and Literature-Full year • H. Speech-semester • Nebraska Wesleyan University Dual Credit Classes • A. AP English Literature/Composition– Full Year • B. AP Calculus – Full Year • C. AP Biology – Full Year • D. AP American History – Full Year

  28. HEALTH SCIENCE/DRAFTING ACADEMY • Classes held at high school to prepare for careers in drafting/health sciences • Linked to Northeast Community College

  29. ACHIEVEMENT FOR FUTURE PLANS 1. To Graduate From Norfolk Senior High 2. To Enter a Two Year College or Private School 3. To Enter a Four Year College 4. Military Options 5.The World of Work

  30. ENTERING A TWO YEAR COLLEGE OR PRIVATE SCHOOL • MEET ALL HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS • Additional Math • Elective Classes Related to Proposed Program of Study PLUS

  31. ENTERING A FOUR YEAR COLLEGE • MEET ALL HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS • 1 Or 2 Additional Years of Science • 1 Additional Year of Math • 2 Years of the Same Foreign Language • **some colleges also require a fine arts class PLUS

  32. Some students go directly from high school to work or the military ELECTIVE CLASSES Related to Work or Military Career Interest of the Student Can Be Very Beneficial

  33. SAME BASIC REQUIREMENTS AS 4 YEAR COLLEGE Demonstrated Leadership and Athletic Ability Applications for Appointments are Due Early in Senior Year MILITARY ACADEMIES PLUS

  34. GRADUATING WITH HONORS • THREE LEVELS OF HONORS 1) Graduating With Honors 2) Graduating With Distinction 3) Graduation With Highest Distinction • Check Requirements in the Registration Handbook (website) or student planner

  35. HIGH SCHOOL ACADEMIC AWARDS • NHS ALL “A’s” AWARD • ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT AWARD • SCIENCE DEPARTMENT AWARD • Check Requirements in the Registration Handbook (website) or student planner

  36. SUMMER SCHOOL Semester 1: May 28-June 18 Semester 2: June 19-July12 • To Make Up Classes Not Passed • To Take Required Classes to Have More Time for Electives During the Regular School Term • FEES: $20 Per Semester Class

  37. PLEASE NOTE: • STUDENTS WHO HAVE NOT PASSED REQUIRED CLASSES Must Make Them up Before They Can Take Regular Summer School Classes • FOR EXAMPLE: If a student is missing 9th or 10th grade required classes they must take that class before taking junior classes • ATTENDANCE-Can not miss more than 2 times per class per session

  38. REGISTRATION FOR SUMMER SCHOOL CLASSES • Forms must be completed and money included • Entire fee must be paid to be registered • Register as soon as possible, class sections may be limited

  39. What about activities? Be involved in at least one activity or organization (School Clubs and Activities are listed in the online registration handbook) Be a well rounded student !!

  40. What is needed to be eligible for certain activities? • Pass a minimum of 20 credits the semester prior to the activity • Be aware of college sports eligibility requirements

  41. Set a regular time and place to study each day and throughout the week. Keep a daily “to do” list. Set goals for yourself. Do your reading assignments before the material is discussed in class. Pay close attention and take good notes in class. Prepare for tests during your regular study times instead of cramming at the last minute. (from ACT) Be a successful high school student

  42. ACHIEVEMENT CENTER • Drop in tutoring services that are open to any student before or after school, during a study hall or by recommendation from a classroom teacher.

  43. COLLEGE PLANNING • Visit Counseling Center website • Visit www.educationquest.org to: * sign up for Countdown to College * list and update your activities on the activities resume *search for scholarships COIN website

  44. REGISTRATION TIMELINE FOR 9TH AND 10TH GRADE • March 4, 5, 6, and 7 presentations will be held in panther lunch for registration • March 11: students will input class choices during 9th grade Panther Lunch and 10th grade lunch study hall

  45. REGISTRATION TIMELINE-JUNIORS • February 18 through March 1: Counselors will meet with students in small groups or individually to review transcripts/career options/college plans/PLP’s • Students will enter class choices online during SSR on March 1

  46. NEED HELP? • Counselors are available during 4th and 5th periods each day in the college and career center to assist all students • If students need more assistance they should see their counselor

  47. COURSE VERIFICATION SHEETS • A listing of your students’ selected courses will be available at the end of May. • Please review for accuracy of courses, and contact the counseling center with any changes.

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