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Welcome Ironmen Class of 2024
NCHS School Counselors:
Addie Ince A-ColRyan Short Com-GJack Ratzsch H-LeJenn Giermann Li-PfKristi Chase Ph-StolJoan Fee Stom-Z and ELLsKarrin Hawkins CCC/Post HSLaurie Beyer Admin. Asst.
We love to say “YES!”
•We are helpers.•We know your children.•We want them to be successful.•Even though we might say “no,” we might say “yes”!•Encourage your child to see us! •Call us!
Graduation Requirements
•English 4.0 credits•Math 3.0 credits
• Algebra I
•Health/PE 3.5 credits•Social Science 2.0 credits
• US History/Civics
•Science 2.0 credits•Consumer Ed 0.5 credits•Electives 9.0 credits
24 Total Credits
ENGLISH
English I or
Honors English IRecommended MAP score of 235 or
higher for Honors English
MATHEMATICS SEQUENCE
•Pre Algebra •Algebra 1
•AMPED Algebra 1 (w/ Tech Dept. class)
•Geometry (Honors)•Algebra 2 (Honors)
•College Algebra/Honors Pre-Calculus
**Determined by 8th grade math grades/teacher recommendation**
PHYSICAL EDUCATION
Drivers Ed/Swim (semester) Lifestyle Management (year long)
Foundations of Fitness (semester) Advanced Aquatics (semester)Health (semester) Water and Land Activities (semester)
Freshmen/Sophomores will take a minimum of 1 quarter of swimming
Course Birthdate GuidelinesDRV 101/PHY101 (1st quarter)
DRV111/PHY111 (2nd quarter)
Student turns 15 before May 1, 2020
Student turns 15 between May 1, 2020 and July 31, 2020
DRV102/PHY102 (3rd quarter) Student turns 15 between Aug.1, 2020-Oct. 15, 2020
DRV112/PHY112 (4th quarter) Student turns 15 between Oct. 16, 2020-Dec. 31, 2020
Driver’s Ed Sophomore Year Student turns 15 Jan. 1, 2021—and after
HIGHLY RECOMMENDED COURSES
SCIENCE• Biology• Honors Biology
• (A in 8th grade math/science)
SOCIAL STUDIES• Pre-AP World History and Geography
Helpful Resources--other than us
NCHS Counseling Webpage
Course to Career Guide
Programs of Study-PATHWAYS
What is Naviance?
Naviance is a college and career readiness platform that helps connect academic achievement to post-secondary goals. It allows students to create a plan for their futures by helping them discover their individual strengths and explore college and career options based on their results.
(8th graders have been introduced this fall--in their Language Arts class--how to navigate into Naviance.)
College & Career Center - “CCC”Academic and Career Pathways
NCHS is committed to helping students explore careers and helping them determine what they want--or do not want--to pursue
beyond high school.
Through our Plan of Study/Pathways program, students can:1. Explore Careers through career-focused courses2. Earn college credit and industry credentials3. Participate in workplace learning experiences, such as job
shadowing, internships, and work program
How do we become COLLEGE, CAREER, & LIFE READY?
STARTING LINE: 8th Graders will use NAVIANCE to determine student’s top Career Clusters.
THE RACE: Then, students use the Program of Study Guide during high school to help choose PATHWAY courses related to their Career Cluster.
FINISH LINE: Students will determine if they will 1.Go straight to work force, apprenticeship 2. Attend 2-year community, tech/vocational school, 3. Attend 4-year university, 4. Join the military, 5. Take a Gap Year
16 National Career Clusters
Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources Architecture & Construction
Arts, AV Technology & Communications Business Management & Administration
Education & Training Finance
Government & Public Administration Health Science
Hospitality & Tourism Human Services
Information Technology Law, Public Safety, Corrections & Security
Manufacturing Marketing
Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics Transportation, Distribution, & Logistics
Trending NCHS Post-High School Plans Class of 2019
Vocational/Tech School: 3%2 year Community College: 30%4 year University: 57%Straight to Work: 7%Military: 3%
100%
ELECTIVES
AGRICULTURE
• Introduction to Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources (1)
ART
• Creative Careers in Art (½)• Graphic Design I (½)• Graphic Design II (½)• Drawing & Painting I (½)• Drawing & Painting II (½)• Ceramics & Sculpture I (½)• Ceramics & Sculpture II (½)
BUSINESS
• Introduction to Business (1)• Computer Applications 1 (½)• Computer Applications 2 (½)• Office Keyboarding Apps (1)
FAMILY & CONSUMER SCIENCE
• Culinary Arts (½)• Culinary Arts II (½) • Child Development (½)• Fashion 1 (½)• Fashion 2 (½)• Lifestyle Management (1)
ELECTIVES
ELECTIVES
FOREIGN LANGUAGE
• French I (1)• French II (1) • German I (1)• German II (1)• Spanish I (1)• Spanish II (1)• Spanish for Heritage Speakers (1)
COMPUTER SCIENCE
• Computer Science Essentials (1)
ELECTIVES
MUSIC Vocal Music (1)
Orchestra (1)Band (1)
• Specific course determined by audition.
TECHNOLOGY• Technology Concepts (½ or 1)• Materials Application & Processing (½ or 1)• Introduction to Engineering Design (1) • Animation & Rendering (1)• Algebra 1 in Manufacturing Processes, Entrepreneurship and Design (AMPED) (2 credits--1 math and 1 elective)
STUDY HALL or CLASS ~ Questions to Ask
• I struggle to complete homework at home
• Jobs/Activities after school fill my time
• I need to access teachers/tutors for help
• I currently have D’s/F’s
• I am interested in selective colleges
• I want to be academically competitive
• I want to take multiple electives in my pathway.
Take a Study Hall? Take a 7th Class?
Honors or Regular?
Definition of Honors:
Honors courses are enriched; they offer the same material in greater depth and with a faster pace…
Honors courses emphasize critical and independent thinking to produce creative application of ideas…
Motivation is the main quality that characterizes an honors student• Examples: Independent reading, 3-4 page essays
Level Change Request
• May request within first 6 weeks of semester IF you have a D / F
• When moving down a level, must show interventions have been utilized. Students must fill out form that is provided in counseling office.
• When moving up a level, teacher recommendation, grade, and space in classes are considered.
• Courses with different levels:•English•Biology•Math
WHAT’S NEXT?
•January 8–22 • Middle School Counselors meet with students to
select their freshman classes using Infinite Campus
•March 6 • Parents receive email reminder
• View course requests in Infinite Campus.• 10 school days to make any changes with counselor
QUESTIONS?Before spring break contact middle school counselor.
After spring break contact high school counselor.
COURSE SELECTION CHANGESMarch 20, 2020: Last day to make a change to your course selection for ALL of next school year!
Communication is KEY!
School ~ Teachers ~ Counselors ~ Online
is in!
Counselor Communication
Follow us at Normal Community Counseling Office @ironmencounseling
Follow us @IronCounseling Follow us @ccrcnchs (College & Career Counselor)
Follow College & Career Center@nchs_collegeandcareer
Counseling Office Website - https://www.unit5.org/domain/1105
Sample Schedule
Ironmen Scavenger Hunt
• Visit Department tables and the Athletic and Activities fair to find answers
• Place in box outside counseling office for chance to win NCHS t-shirt
Questions?
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