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Class of 2019 Normal Community HS Addie Ince (A-Di) Ryan Short (Dj-I) Karrin Hawkins (J-M) Kristi White (N-Sm) Joan Fee (Sn-Z, ELL students) What does a HS counselor do? • Course selection/scheduling for students • Career counseling, including Career Cruising • College and vocational counseling • Registration of new students • Individual counseling • Academic counseling • Communication with parents • Collaboration with outside agencies as needed • Test administration • Assist with college applications, recommendations, and scholarships • Group counseling How is high school different? • • • • Much bigger school Year in school is determined by credits No teams • 6 to 7 classes • Teachers organized by subject (departments) • Different students in each class More independence and responsibility of student (missing assignments) Credits determine Class To Be Considered a On track for graduation Minimum to advance Sophomore (10th) 6 credits 5 credits Junior (11th) 12 credits 11 credits Senior (12th) 18 credits 17 credits Graduation Requirements • English • Math 4.0 credits 3.0 credits ( Algebra I) • Health/PE • Social Science 3.5 credits 2.0 credits (US History/Constitution Test) • Science • Consumer Ed • Electives 2.0 credits .5 credits 9.0 credits • Junior State Standardized Test ________ 24 Total Credits Should I Take Honors or Not?? 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.” (Wikipedia) • Examples: Independent reading, 3-4 page essays English English I or Honors English I • Recommended MAP score of 235 or higher for Honors English MATH Pre Algebra Algebra 1 Geometry (Honors) Algebra 2 (Honors) **Determined by 8th grade math grades/teacher recommendation Physical Education • • Drivers Ed/Swim (semester) • Foundations of Fitness (semester) • Advanced Aquatics (semester) • Lifestyle Management (year long) Swim/PE (designed for students taking Driver’s Ed OUTSIDE of NCHS) AND • • Health Course Last Birthday Allowed DRV101/PHY101 End of 1st quarter--Oct. DRV111/PHY111 End of 2nd quarter--Dec. DRV102/PHY102 End of 3rd quarter-March DRV112/PHY112 End of 4th quarter-May *Must pass 8 classes in previous 2 semesters Highly Recommended Courses • Science • Biology • Honors Biology (A in 8th grade math/science) • Social Studies • Regional World Studies Level Changes • May request within first 6 weeks of semester • When moving down a level, must show interventions have been utilized. Students must fill out form that is provided in counseling office. • Courses with different levels: •English •Biology •Math 6 versus 7 Course Title Course Title 1. Algebra (.5) 1. Algebra(.5) 2. Study Hall (no credit) 2. English I (.5) 3. Health (.5) 3. Driver’s Ed/Swim (.5) 4. Regional World Studies (.5) 4. Regional World Studies (.5) 5. Biology (.5) 5. Biology (.5) 6. English I (.5) 6. Culinary Arts (.5) 7. French (.5) 7. French (.5) Total: 3.0 credits earned Total: 3.5 credits earned A credit can only be earned for a grade of D or higher. Course to Career Guide How to Read the Course Description Book SCI 101/102 BIOLOGY I (Yearly 1 Credit) (9, 10, 11, 12) Students will study life and all of its complexities and interactions…. MAT 601/602 HONORS GEOMETRY (Yearly 1 Credit) (9,10) (Honors Level) Prerequisite: “A” in 8th grade Algebra; “A” in Algebra 1 with Teacher recommendation Students will enhance logical reasoning and spatial …. ART 051/052 CONTEMPORARY CRAFTS (Semester ½ Credit) (9,10, 11, 12) Contemporary crafts is designed for students to learn basic art skills…. Freshman Electives • • • • • • • Agriculture Art Business Family and Consumer Science Foreign Language Music Technology What’s Next? • January 7—Freshman Orientation • January 6 – 16 Middle School Counselors meet with students to select their freshman classes (using CAREER CRUISING) • February 27 – Copy of course requests will be sent home in the mail. Course Selection Changes • March 20, 2015: Last day to make a change in a student’s course selection by completing a course change form. Questions????? • Before spring break contact middle school counselor • After spring break contact high school counselor QUESTIONS???