Welcome Juniors and Parents

1. Welcome Juniors and Parents January 31, 2019

2.  ACT The ACT will be held at Northside on March 12, 2019. The ACT is an entrance exam used by most colleges and universities to make admissions decisions. It is a multiple-choice, pencil-and-paper test administered by ACT, Inc. The purpose of the ACT test is to measure a high school student's readiness for college,  and provide colleges with one common data point that can be used to compare all applicants. College admissions officers will review standardized test scores along with your high school GPA and rank in class.  They will also consider the classes you took in high school, letters of recommendation from teachers or mentors, extracurricular activities, admissions interviews, and personal essays. How important ACT scores are in the college application process varies from school to school. Overall, the higher you score on the ACT, the more options for attending and paying for college will be available to you.

3. SAT Scholars • In 1984, a group of concerned educators and business people met to discuss the educational arena of Onslow County. It was from this group of people that Sponsors for Academic Talent, Inc. was formed. They wanted to encourage and promote academic excellence by offering scholarships to worthy students. These scholarships have nothing to do with a student's financial need, or their parent's occupation. It does not matter if the student is male or female, or what is their race or religious affiliation. All that matters is what the STUDENT does. • Sponsors for Academic Talent, Inc. places a great deal of faith in our students. Every student who meets the requirements outlined in the organization's guidelines is guaranteed a $500 or $1000 scholarship. That means if every student in a graduating class meets the requirements, each of them will receive a scholarship. Sponsors for Academic Talent, Inc. raises tens of thousands of dollars each year to make these scholarships possible. There is no competition and no waiting to see if students "win" or not.  They will know far in advance if they have completed the requirements. The school-based SAT coordinator is there to guide students and answer questions, BUT it is each student's responsibility to keep in touch with the Sponsors for Academic Talent, Inc. Coordinator at their school.

4. SAT Scholars

5. Graduation Requirements

6. Future Teachers of America • Future Teachers of America – or FTA – is an extra-curricular school organization operated as a school “club” with the mission of engaging the interest of high school students who are interested in a future career in teaching or education.   • Interested students should contact: Mr. Meek at Christopher.Meek@onslow.k12.nc.us

7. AP Capstone • The Advanced Placement (AP) Capstone program offered at Northside High School is a challenging college level program with high standards of assessment. It equips students with the independent research, collaborative teamwork, and communication skills that are increasingly valued by colleges world-wide. The program cultivates curious, self-motivated, intelligent scholars and prepares them to make logical, evidence based decisions. Other benefits to students include: • The fostering of research, argumentation, and communication skills at the core of college readiness and lifelong learning • The opportunity to build on the knowledge and rigorous coursework of Advanced Placement in an interdisciplinary format • The opportunity to show prospective colleges that they have challenged themselves academically and also illustrate their passion for learning and potential for academic success • Students must take six AP courses in order to participate in the AP Capstone program. Two basic, required courses are AP Seminar and AP Research. These basic courses are taken over a two year period with AP Seminar taken in the first year and AP Research taken the second year. Students can select any other four AP courses, which may be taken at any time throughout their high school career. The additional Northside High AP courses from which to choose include: English Language and Composition, English Literature and Composition, Statistics, Calculus AB, Calculus BC, Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Science, United States History, World History, Psychology, Computer Science, Art History, 2 D Studio Art, Music Theory, or any new AP classes that may be added in the future. Participants who earn AP exam scores of 3 or higher in AP Seminar and AP Research and on any other four AP exams they take will receive the AP Capstone Diploma. Students who earn scores of 3 or higher in AP Seminar and AP Research but not on four additional AP exams will receive an AP Seminar and Research Certificate. No program costs are incurred by students. In past years, students who take AP exams have been afforded the opportunity to do so at no cost through the utilization of state provided funding.

8. Graduation Project • YES, YOU STILL HAVE TO DO IT- All 4 components • Your junior English teachers will guide you through the research paper process. • You will also start the mentor and portfolio portions of the project toward the end of the semester. • Your English teachers will provide information within the first week of class.

9. Career and College Promise • Prerequisites: • Have a 3.0 weighted  GPA • Have approval from parent and high school principal/designee • Demonstrate college readiness on an assessment or placement test • ACT:  English-18 •           Reading-22 •           Math-22 • SAT:  Evidence Based Reading and Math-480 •           Mathematics-530

10. PSAT: Writing & Language-26             Reading-26             Mathematics-24.5 Pre-ACT: English-18                  Reading-22                  Mathematics-22 NC DAP (Coastal Carolina Placement Test)               English/Reading-Composite Score of 151 or higher               Mathematics-7 on each DMA category

11. Junior Remind Code • enter 81010 text @nhsjun20

12. Prom 2019: Casino Royale • Saturday June 1, 2019 • 7:00-11:00 PM at the Jacksonville Country Club • Ticket Prices for April- Single: $40  Couple: $70 • Ticket Prices for May-  Single: $45  Couple: $80 • Guest forms will need to be completed and turned in no later than Tuesday May 29, 2019. All guests must be approved by administration before tickets may be purchased.

13. Fees • All school fees will need to be paid prior attending Prom. Your account. • See Mrs. Veasel, our Media Specialist, to reconcile

14. Upcoming Events • First Semester Exams 2/12/19 to 2/15/19 • Spring Break 4/18/19 to 4/22/19 • Prom 6/1/19 at Jacksonville Country Club • Second Semester Exams 6/11/19 to 6/14/19

15. Thank you.