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Welcome Del Norte Nighthawks Class of 2018!. Inspiring passion and preparing all students to be college ready, future focused, and globally aware!. Counseling. Del Norte High School Counseling Department. Counselors Mrs. Kihneman: A-Ed Mrs. Mitchell: Ee-La Mr. Eveleth: Lb-Ra
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Welcome Del Norte Nighthawks Class of 2018! Inspiring passion and preparing all students to be college ready, future focused, and globally aware! Counseling
Del Norte High School Counseling Department Counselors Mrs. Kihneman: A-Ed Mrs. Mitchell: Ee-La Mr. Eveleth: Lb-Ra Mrs. Marron: Rb-Z Guidance Technician Mrs. Sutherland Counseling
High School Graduation Requirements A minimum of 230 credits in the following subject areas • Pass the High School Exit Exam (CAHSEE)
High School vs. Four-year College HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION • Social Science: 30 credits, World History, US History, Civics/Economics • English: 40 credits • Mathematics: 20 credits, Including Algebra 1-2 • Science: 20 credits, One year life science + one year physical science • Fine Art or Foreign Lang: 5 credits • Fine Art: 5 credits • Practical Art, PE, Health, Computer Literacy UC/CSU A-G REQUIREMENTS A Social Science 2 years, World History & US History B English 4 years C Mathematics 3 years (recommend 4+) including Algebra 1-2, Geometry 1-2, Algebra 3-4 D Lab Science 2 years (recommend 3+) one year life science & one year physical science E Foreign Language 2 years same language (recommend 3+) F Visual & Performing Art 1 year (two trimesters) of same class G College-Prep Elective 1 year Passing grade is D or better Grades must be C’s or better
Sample 9th Grade Schedule at “Traditional” High School 5 credits per passing class semester X 12 class semesters = 60 possible credits
Trimester vs. Traditional Semester • Trimester allows flexibility • 4 or 5 classes/trimester • 4 classes + off-roll period (all 4 years) • Equals same course load as “traditional semester” • Can still fit in all HS graduation & college requirements • 5 classes/trimester • Extra/heavier academic load • Opportunity to explore or fit in-depth area of interest • Great for athletes to take off roll • Band, ASB, Yearbook, etc. fit well as 5th class Counseling
Off Roll What is it? • “Off Roll” is a time in the student’s day when they are not enrolled in a class. • Students who are passing their courses can choose up to one off roll period per trimester. • 1st Period Off Roll = Any 9th Grade Student • 5th Period Off Roll = 9th Grade Students who earn a 3.0 GPA or above in their previous grading period
Sample 9th Grade Schedule at Del Norte (Band, Orchestra or other yearlong elective class)
“A” History/Social Science Counseling
“B” English English Prep/HSE 1-2 (3 trimesters) Counseling
Electives • DNHS Course Offerings are listed on front and back side of CRF form • World Languages • Fine Art Electives • Electives • Off-Roll Counseling
Physical Education Select one of the following: • ENS 1-2-3 • Marching PE and ENS 1-2 • Marching PE Tall Flags and ENS 1-2
Step #1: Read all instructions Step #2: Select classes and check boxes Step #3: Enter number of classes
Step #4: Required signatures & Contact information Important! Total number of classes (including any off roll) must total 15
Example of CRF Front Teacher initials next to course selections.
Example of CRF Back Be sure to list alternative selections for electives Total classes = 15!
Online Registrationhttps://myplan.powayusd.com Use student Novell Login
Online Registrationhttps://myplan.powayusd.com • HAVE YOUR COMPLETED CRF & INSTRUCTION SHEET • WITH YOU TO ENTER COURSES ONLINE. • BE SURE TO ENTER COURSE NUMBERS FROM YOUR CRF • TOTAL OF 15 CLASSES, INCLUDING OFF ROLL • PLEASE SELECT ALTERNATE ELECTIVES!!
Course Request InstructionsDEADLINE: • After completing Steps 1 & 2: • Turn in CRF to your teacher on or before: • March 28 • Must include: • CRF form with required signatures • A print screen copy of your online course selection
Resources & tools to help with selection process • Handouts you are taking home today • http://delnortenighthawks.com, Counseling website, Course Request – Incoming 9thtab • Forms, handouts • Course Catalog • Important Dates/Times
Include PUSD Graduation Requirement & College Prep classes when choosing courses
www.delnortenighthawks.com Counseling
Strategies for School Success • Come to school everyday and on time • Use a planner in class & at home. • Do all assignments & study for tests • Tutorial: Mon/Wed/Thurs 3:02 – 3:32 p.m. • Ask teachers for extra help • Work on group project or form a study group • Check My Plan at least weekly • Communicate with teachers • Get involved – join clubs, sports, attend events • Challenge yourself but don’t take too heavy of a load and be careful not to over-commit • Take care of yourself; eat right & get enough sleep • See your school counselor
Seeing your Counselor • Grades slipping, need extra help • Course load, course choices • Having difficulty in or out of school • Questions on high school or college requirements • College searches & application process • Career exploration • Need someone to talk to Counseling
Important Dates • Night at the Museum March 4th, Tuesday 6:00-8:00 pm Del Norte High School • 8th Grade Information Night March 18th, Tuesday 5:00–7:45 pm Del Norte Gymnasium • 8th Grade CRF Parent Q&A Drop-In March 20th and 25th 3:30 – 5:30 pm DNHS Staff Lounge Please drop-in if you have additional CRF questions • CRF forms due Friday, March 28th
Please visit our website often www.DelNorteNighthawks.com Counseling