NORTHWOOD HIGH SCHOOL FRESHMAN PRESENTATION Class of 2021

NORTHWOOD HIGH SCHOOL FRESHMAN PRESENTATION Class of 2021

COUNSELORS Mrs. Calbreath § Rm. 1031 Ms. Feest § Rm. 928 Ms. Kim § Rm. 928 Mr. Lane § Rm. 1031 Mrs. Singer § Rm. 925 Social/Emotional Academic College and Career

TA BREAKDOWN

WHO IS YOUR COUNSELOR? Jess Calbreath Amanda Feest Sam Lane Allison Singer MJ Kim

TA VERSUS COUNSELOR TA • • Interact with you 4 times a week Informational: Bulletin and school announcements Fall Conference: Get to know you and check in on your academic and social progress Spring Conference: Schedule your classes for the following year COUNSELOR • • • 9 th grade: Freshmen presentations in the fall 10 th grade: Individual planning conferences with you and your parents 11 th grade: Junior Parent Night and Junior Classroom Presentations 12 th grade: Senior meetings, college presentations and application assistance All 4 years: source of support for academic, college and career and personal/social concerns

WHAT DO COUNSELORS DO? I’m having trouble in one of my classes. I’m feeling anxious at school. I just need somebody to talk to. When should I take the SAT? Can you help me choose classes for next year? I feel stressed out what should I do? I am having a hard time at home. Am I on track for graduation?

HOW TO CONTACT YOUR COUNSELOR Drop-in § Before school § Breaks § Tutorial § Lunch § After School Email Request to See Counselor Form Schedule an Appointment Email your counselor to schedule.

STAY INFORMED! Weekly Bulletin College/Career Center Newsletter Northwoodhigh. org → Counseling Website myiusd. org Canvas Naviance Social Media § Instagram and Twitter: @nhstwolves § Facebook: Northwood High School Timberwolves § Snapchat: nhs_twolves

HEALTH AND WELLNESS § Balance § Stress Management § Sleep § Mental Health If you feel like you need help with anything related to your health and wellness, see your counselor – we can help!

SOMETHING TO CONSIDER

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS Minimum Course Load § 6 classes per semester (9 th – 11 th grades) § 5 classes per semester (12 th grade) Minimum Passing Grade § D- Credits § 215 § Subject requirements § 1 semester course = 5 credits

CLASSES AT NHS 3 Types of Classes Non-College Prep/Graduation Requirement College Prep Honors/AP Placement is determined by grades, work habits, and teacher recommendation. § There are pre-requisites that you have to meet to take Honors/AP level classes – these are listed in the “Program of Studies” Some helpful resources: § Course Sequencing sheet § Program of Studies

ENGLISH 40 CREDITS 9 th Grade 10 th Grade 11 th Grade • Humanities Core • European – – Literature World Literature US Literature (CP or Honors) • Flash Fiction 12 th Grade • Contemporary Literature • AP English • Literature & Society Additional English Classes § § Creative Writing Film Appreciation Beginning Journalism NHS Howler § Speech and Debate § Business Communication

HISTORY/SOCIAL SCIENCE 30 CREDITS 9 th Grade • Humanities Core World History 10 th Grade • Humanities Core– US History 11 th Grade • Economics (5 credits) • MUN 12 th Grade • • Economics (5 credits) Government (5 credits) MUN AP Government/ H Political Economy Additional History/Social Science Classes § AP US History § AP World History § Consumerism, Capitalism, and Advertising in America § World Religions § Psychology § Sociology

MATHEMATICS 2 O CREDITS (MUST COMPLETE MATH I O R EQU IVALENT ) Sample Math Pathways 9 th Grade 10 th Grade 11 th Grade 12 th Grade MATH 353 and Math 253 – Math I A/B Math I Elementary Algebra and Intermediate Algebra offered through IVC at NHS Math III Math II (CP or Enh. ) Math III (CP or Enh. ) • FST • AP Stats • H Pre-Calc • H Pre-Calc • AP Stats • Calculus

SCIENCE 2 O CREDITS Sample Math Pathways 9 th Grade 10 th Grade 11 th Grade 12 th Grade General Science I Integrated Science II Science Elective Honors Integrated Science II Science Elective CP Science Electives Marine Science Anatomy & Physiology Chemistry Physics Intro to Engineering Horticulture/ Advanced Integrated Science Horticulture/ II Science Elective AP Science Electives AP AP Biology Environmental Science Chemistry Physics

FOREIGN LANGUAGE OR FINE ARTS 10 CREDITS § § Foreign Languages Spanish French American Sign Language Korean § § § Visual and Performing Arts Visual Art Chorus Orchestra Band Drama Dance

PHYSICAL EDUCATION - 20 CREDITS HEALTH - 5 CREDITS Health § Can be completed any time between 9 th and 12 th grade § Options for completion: IUSD Summer School / Blended Learning course / NHS Campus Physical Education (PE) 9 th Grade Complete 10 PE credits; Must be enrolled for full year § Co-Ed PE § Fall, Winter, and/or Spring Sports § Dance 2 or above 10 th Grade – 12 th Grade Complete 10 more PE credits* § § PE Weight Training PE Yoga PE Racquet Sports PE Basketball § Dance § Fall, Winter, and/or Spring Sports § Marching band *If you do not pass the Physical Fitness test this year, you must enroll in a PE course in 10 th grade

ELECTIVES 70 CREDITS Any classes you take beyond the core subject requirements will count for elective credit Electives are a great way to explore your interests! Sample Electives at NHS § § § Psychology Sociology Journalism Speech and Debate Creative Writing World Religions Video Production ROP Classes Music Theory Computer Graphics Film Appreciation § § § § § AP US History AP World History AP Computer Science Intro to Foods Culinary Arts Screen Printing Jewelry Making/Product Design Peer Tutoring Student Assistant/Teacher Assistant (max. of 10 credits each) § Work Experience (max. of 20 credits)

SO WHAT DO THE NEXT 4 YEARS LOOK LIKE? 9 th Grade 10 th Grade 1. English 2. History 3. Math 4. Science 5. PE or Elective 6. Elective 5. Elective 6. Elective 7. Sport or Open Enrollment Elective 8. Sport or Open Enrollment Elective 11 th Grade 12 th Grade 1. English 2. Econ + Elective or Elective 1. English 2. Econ + Gov or Gov + Elective 3. Elective 4. Elective 5. Elective 6. Elective 7. Sport or Open Enrollment Elective 8. Sport or Open Enrollment Elective

GPA = Grade Point Average § § § A= 4 B= 3 C= 2 D= 1 F= 0 To calculate your GPA, add up the grade points you earned and divide by the number of classes you took Total GPA vs. Academic GPA Eligibility for athletics and extra-curricular activities What is the GPA for the grades below? REPORT CARD: Fall 2015 HC- 9 English A = HC- 9 World History A= Math 1 A= Integrated Science 1 A= PE = Spanish 1 A=

GRADING PERIODS Progress Reports § Half-way mark for the quarter § Grades are not on your permanent transcript Quarter Grades § Half-way mark for the semester § Eligibility grades § With the exception of P. E. these grades do not go on your permanent transcript Semester Grades § Final grades § Permanent transcript § Repeat courses

WHICH PATHWAY IS RIGHT FOR YOU? Community College 4 -year College 30%* Military Work/Trade School Gap Year 68%* *Based on C/O 2016

COLLEGE REQUIREMENTS How do they differ from graduation requirements?

COMMUNITY COLLEGE Requirements § High School Diploma Certificate Programs Associate’s Degree Transfer Programs Discussion: Why community college?

CERTIFICATE PROGRAMS AVAILABLE AT LOCAL COMMUNITY COLLEGES Accounting Advanced Culinary Arts Architectural Technology Business Management Child Development Commercial Dance Computer-Aided Design Computer Programming Digital Media Art Digital Photography Fashion Design Fitness Specialist General Electrician Hotel Management Law Enforcement Manufacturing Technology Marketing Music Paralegal Photography (Still) Radiologic Technology Real Estate Retail Management Surveying & Mapping Sciences Travel and Tourism And so much more…. .

A-G REQUIREMENTS College entrance requirements for: § University of California (UC) § California State University (CSU) Minimum Academic Requirements § Minimum grade is a C- Other requirements are necessary to be eligible for admission § SAT or ACT score(s) § Rigor of courses § Extracurricular involvements Private Colleges might have different requirements

UC/CSU COURSE REQUIREMENTS ALL COURSES MUST BE CP LEVEL A: History/Social Science - 20 credits § 1 year of World History § 1 year of US History OR 1 semester of US History + 1 semester of Government B: English - 40 credits C: Math - 30 credits (40 credits strongly recommended) § Must complete Algebra II or Math III D: Laboratory Science - 20 credits (30 credits strongly recommended) § UC: Must include 2 from Biology, Chemistry, and Physics § CSU: Must include 1 Biological and 1 Physical science E: Language Other Than English - 20 credits (30 credits recommended) F: Visual and Performing Arts - 10 credits G: College Preparatory Elective - 10 credits How does the NHS Core Curriculum fit with these requirements?

GRAD REQUIREMENTS VS A-G CONTENT AREA Grade Requirement English Mathematics Science Social Science World History US History Economics Government Foreign Language / Fine Arts / CTE Physical Education Health Electives HS DIPLOMA REQUIREMENTS A-G REQUIREMENTS D- or better C- or better 4 years 2 years Must include Math 1 3 years required, 4 years recommended Requires successful completion of Math III 2 years required, 3 years recommended 1 year physical and 1 year biological science 2 years 3 years (1 year) (1 semester) 1 year 2 years 1 semester 70 additional credits = 215 total 2 years (1 year) 2 years Foreign Language AND 1 year Visual/Performing Arts 1 year from approved a-g course list

COLLEGE ADMISSION TESTING SAT • PSAT during 10 th and/or 11 th grade • National Merit Qualification (11 th grade only) ACT • Practice ACT during 10 th and/or 11 th grade Your counselor will talk to you about when to take the SAT/ACT during your sophomore conference

NAVIANCE

COLLEGE & CAREER CENTER ROOM 1035 College and Career Coordinator Mrs. Smith Scholarship Information Career Presentations College Presentations Job Search/Work Permits ROP Classes Volunteer Opportunities Read the College and Career Center Newsletter each week for up-to-date information!

STUDY TIPS FOR FRESHMAN Have a quiet, organized place to study Set aside time to do homework and to study Eliminate distractions Work on your HW on the day it was assigned Use your planner to keep track of assignments and due dates Engage in active studying § What does this mean? Own your own learning Be flexible

INVOLVEMENT OPPORTUNITIES Athletics Visual and Performing Arts Clubs Community Service Leadership/ASB

STUDENT STRESS AND ANXIETY

SUPPORT RESOURCES AND PROGRAMS Teachers Advisors Counselors Tutorial Mandatorial Tutor Center § Room 1302 § 2: 00 pm - 3: 00 pm, Monday – Thursday

UPCOMING DATES Spring Conferences § Sign up in the spring with TA § Week of April 23 -27 § Minimum Day Schedule Sophomore Conference § Student, Parent(s), and Counselor § Plan for 11 th and 12 th grade classes § Talk about post-NHS plans § December-April of Sophomore Year

QUESTIONS?