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.