Welcome Ironmen Class of 2023 NCHS School Counselors: Addie Ince A-Col Ryan Short Com-G Jack Ratzsch H-Le Jenn Giermann Li-Pf Kristi Chase Ph-Stol Joan Fee Stom-Z and ELLs Karrin Hawkins CCRC/Post HS Laurie 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!
Helpful Resources--other than us NCHS Counseling webpage Course to Career Guide Programs of Study
College & Career Resource Center - “CCRC” Rather than asking “What do you need to graduate?” counselors will ask “What do you want to do for the rest of your life?” and will focus on getting you there by: ~building tangible CA���� PA��W��� ~identifying with a CA���� C�U�T�� ~forming community partnerships for IN���N���P�, JO� �H����IN� ~helping students progress from high school to RE�� ��FE “ WE ��� �OL���� OR ����ER ����Y”
Graduation Requirements • English 4.0 credits s • Math 3.0 credits t i d e • Algebra I r C • Health/PE 3.5 credits l a t o T • Social Science 2.0 credits 4 2 • US History/Civics/Constitution Test • Science 2.0 credits • Consumer Ed 0.5 credits • Electives 9.0 credits
ENGLISH English I or Honors English I Recommended MAP score of 235 or higher for Honors English
MATHEMATICS • Pre Algebra • Algebra 1 • Geometry (Honors) • Algebra 2 (Honors) • Honors Pre-Calculus **Determined by 8 th 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 Guidelines Student turns 15 by July 31 st , 2019 DRV111/PHY111 DRV102/PHY102 Student turns 15 between Aug.1, 2019-Oct. 15, 2019 DRV112/PHY112 Student turns 15 between Oct. 16, 2019-Dec. 31, 2019 Driver’s Ed Sophomore Year Student turns 15 Jan. 1, 2020—and after
HIGHLY RECOMMENDED COURSES SCIENCE • Biology • Honors Biology (A in 8 th grade math/science) • SOCIAL STUDIES • Regional World Studies
ELECTIVES AGRICULTURE ART • Introduction to Agriculture, Food • Contemporary Crafts (½) & Natural Resources (1) • Graphic Design I (½) • Graphic Design II (½) • Drawing & Painting I (½) • Drawing & Painting II (½) • Ceramics & Sculpture I (½) • Ceramics & Sculpture II (½)
ELECTIVES FAMILY & CONSUMER BUSINESS SCIENCE • Introduction to Business (1) • Culinary Arts (½) • Computer Applications 1 (½) • Culinary Arts II (½) • Computer Applications 2 (½) • Child Development (½) • Office Keyboarding Apps (1) • Fashion 1 (½) • Fashion 2 (½) • Lifestyle Management (1)
ELECTIVES COMPUTER SCIENCE FOREIGN LANGUAGE • Computer Science Essentials (1) • French I (1) • French II (1) • German I (1) • German II (1) • Spanish I (1) • Spanish II (1) • Spanish for Heritage Speakers (1)
ELECTIVES MUSIC TECHNOLOGY • Vocal Music (1) • Technology Concepts (½ or 1) • Orchestra (1) • Materials Application & Processing (½ or 1) • Band (1) • Introduction to Engineering Design (1) • Animation & Rendering (1) • Specific course determined by audition.
STUDY HALL or CLASS ~ Questions to Ask Take a 7 th Class? Take a Study Hall? • I struggle to complete • I am interested in selective homework at home colleges • Jobs/Activities after school fill • I want to be academically my time competitive • I need to access • I want to take multiple teachers/tutors for help electives • I currently have D’s/F’s
WHAT’S NEXT? • January 8–22 • Middle School Counselors meet with students to select their freshman classes (using CAREERCRUISING.com ) • March 11 • Parents receive email reminder • View a copy of course requests on Skyward. • 10 school days to make any changes.
COURSE SELECTION CHANGES March 22, 2019: Last day to make a change to your course selection for ALL of next school year! QUESTIONS? Before spring break contact middle school counselor. After spring break contact high school counselor.
Communication is KEY! is in! School ~ Teachers ~ Counselors ~ Online
Counselor Communication Follow us at Normal Community Counseling Office @ironmencounseling Follow us @IronCounseling Follow us @ccrcnchs (College & Career Counselor) text @nchsiron to the number 81010 text @nchscoll to the number 81010 (College & Career Counselor) 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
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