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GUIDANCE STAFF Virginia Hilkemann A-DBrandi Bartels E-K Janet Johnson L-RI Rhonda Collins Ro-Z
Juli Rohleder Administrative Assistant
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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 formCourse list
WEBSITE
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
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
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)
GRADUATION
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
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
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
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
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)
TECHNOLOGY5 CREDITS OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY APPLICATIONS
SAMPLE SOPHOMORE SCHEDULE
1. English 10 2. Math3. American History 104. Sophomore lunch/study
hall5. Biology6. Physical Education
(possibly)7. Elective8. Elective
SAMPLE JUNIOR GRADE SCHEDULE
1. World Cultures/Government2. Literature/Composition3. Math4. Speech or Debate/Elective5. Lunch6. Science7. Elective8. Elective
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
FULL YEAR ENGLISH OPTIONS
Integrated English 11
Composition and Literature
JUNIOR LITERATURE OPTIONS
American Literature SurveyBritish Literature SurveyWorld Literature Survey
World Studies (meets literature and world cultures requirement)
JUNIOR COMPOSITION OPTIONS
Composition (formerly Advanced Composition)
Practical communicationsAdvanced composition (formerly Research Composition)
SAMPLE 12TH GRADE SCHEDULE
1. English/Social Science2. Elective3. Elective4. Elective5. Lunch6. Elective7. Elective8. Elective
SENIOR ENGLISH OPTIONS
All junior choicesMythologyScience FictionYoung Adult NovelsAP Literature and Composition
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
OPTIONS TO CONSIDER
Advanced Placement classes
Dual Credit classesHealth Science Academy
Drafting Academy
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
ADVANCED PLACEMENT CLASSES
AP Lit/Comp AP Calculus AP Chemistry AP Biology AP Physics AP US Government AP American History
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)
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
HEALTH SCIENCE/DRAFTING
ACADEMYClasses held at high school to prepare for careers in drafting/health sciences
Linked to Northeast Community College
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
ENTERING A TWO YEAR COLLEGE OR PRIVATE SCHOOL
MEET ALL HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
Additional Math Elective Classes Related to Proposed
Program of Study
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
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
SAME BASIC REQUIREMENTS AS 4 YEAR COLLEGE
Demonstrated Leadership and Athletic Ability
Applications for Appointments are Due Early in Senior Year
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
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
SUMMER SCHOOL
Semester 1: May 28-June 18Semester 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
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
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
What about activities?
Be involved in at least one activity or organization
(School Clubs and Activities are listed in the online
registration handbook)
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
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)
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.
COLLEGE PLANNING
Visit Counseling Center websiteVisit www.educationquest.org to:
* sign up for Countdown to College
* list and update your activities on the
activities resume*search for scholarships
COIN website
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
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
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
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.