1. Welcome Ironmen Class of 2021
NCHS School Counselors:
Addie Ince A-Di
Ryan Short Dj-Joh
Karrin Hawkins Joi-Ng
Kristi White Nh-Sm
Joan Fee Sn-Z and ELLs
Laurie Beyer Admin. Asst.

2. 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!

3. 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/Consitution Test
Science 2.0 credits
Consumer Ed 0.5 credits
Electives 9.0 credits
24 Total Credits

4. Recommended MAP score of 235 or higher for Honors English
English I or
Honors English I
Recommended MAP score of 235 or higher for Honors English

5. **Determined by 8th grade math grades/teacher recommendation
MATHEMATICS
Pre Algebra
Algebra 1
Geometry (Honors)
Algebra 2 (Honors)
advanced math course
**Determined by 8th grade math grades/teacher recommendation

6. Freshmen/Sophomores will take a minimum of 1 quarter of swimming
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
DRV111/PHY111
Student turns15 by July 31st, 2017
DRV102/PHY102
Student turns 15 between Aug.1, 2017-Oct. 15, 2017
DRV112/PHY112
Student turns 15 between Oct. 16, 2017-Dec. 31, 2017
Driver’s Ed Sophomore Year
Student turns 15 Jan. 1, 2018—and after

7. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED COURSES
Science
Biology
Honors Biology
(A in 8th grade math/science)
Social Studies
Regional World Studies

8. ELECTIVES AGRICULTURE
Introduction to Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources (1)
ART
Contemporary Crafts (1/2)
Commercial Art I (1/2)
Commercial Art II (1/2)
Drawing & Painting I (1/2)
Drawing & Painting II (1/2)
Ceramics & Sculpture I (1/2)
Ceramics & Sculpture II (1/2)

9. FAMILY & CONSUMER SCIENCE
ELECTIVES
BUSINESS
Introduction to Business (1)
Computer Applications 1 (1/2)
Computer Applications 2 (1/2)
Office Keyboarding Apps (1)
FAMILY & CONSUMER SCIENCE
Culinary Arts (1/2)
Food For Thought (1/2)
Fashion 1 (1/2)
Fashion 2 (1/2)
Lifestyle Management (1)

10. MATH ELECTIVES FOREIGN LANGUAGE ELECTIVES French I (1) French II (1)
German I (1)
Spanish I (1)
Spanish II (1)
Spanish for Heritage Speakers (1)
MATH ELECTIVES
Exploring Computer Science (1/2)
Introduction to Computer Programing (1/2)

11. TECHNOLOGY MUSIC ELECTIVES Technology Concepts (1/2 or 1)
Materials Application & Processing (1/2 or 1)
Introduction to Engineering Design (1)
Animation & Rendering (1/2 or 1)
MUSIC
Vocal Music (1)
Orchestra (1)
Band (1)
Specific course determined by audition.

12. STUDY HALL or CLASS ~ Questions to Ask
Take a Study Hall?
Take a 7th Class?
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

13. Sample Schedule

14. Some Freshmen Students Don’t Understand….
Will you change my teacher to Ms. Carter?
I got bad grades. Can I start my GPA over?
Even though I fail 5 classes, I’ll be a sophomore next year, right?
Can I have study hall 1st or 8th hour??  This would really help me in a sport that I have to leave early for.
I don’t like my English class. Can I drop it?
I don’t like to swim and do not want to take it. Can I take a different PE?
Will you move me from Honors to regular Biology right now? OMGoodness, I’m getting a B!
Can I flip my English and math hours?
5 credits to be a sophomore
GPA starts NOW!!
Scheduling:
No teacher changes.
No teacher requests.
No hour changes.
No hour requests.
B is an above average grade. No changes from honors! Level change process-see counselor.
Students don’t have to take swim, they “get” to take swim.
Some Freshmen Students Don’t Understand….
The Answer is “NO”…even for Parents

15. WHAT’S NEXT? January 10–22 March 13
Middle School Counselors meet with students to select their freshman classes (using CAREERCRUISING.com)
March 13
Parents receive reminder
View a copy of course requests on Skyward.
10 school days to make any changes.

16. Career Cruising: www.careercruising.com
All Students have an individual logon.
U5-XXXXXXXXX
(capital U, number 5, dash, student SIS number)
Generic Logon:
Username: Normal
Password: Community

17. Course Selection using CareerCruising.com
Requirements shaded
Elective courses below requirements
Training at middle school

18. COURSE SELECTION CHANGES
March 24, 2017: Last day to make a change to your course selection
QUESTIONS?
Before spring break contact middle school counselor.
After spring break contact high school counselor.

19. School ~ Teachers ~ Counselors ~ Online
is in!
Communication is KEY!
School ~ Teachers ~ Counselors ~ Online

20. Questions?

21. Transition from MS to HS
Ask your child questions
Know their friends
Support their interests
Attend school events
P/T Conferences
Open House
Student Events
Freshman Homeroom
Counselor visits
Join clubs/teams
Academic Support Center (ASC)
Communicate
Attend school events
Meet new people
Home
School

22. Individual Learning Plans Started in 7th Grade
Introduced to CareerCruising.com
Goal Setting Activities
Career Clusters Activities & Research
Course Selection
Interest Inventory

23. Individual Learning Plans Continued at NCHS
Learning Styles
Career Exploration
Course Selection and Planning
Activities and Interest Documentation
College Readiness Planning
School Search

24. A credit can only be earned for a grade of D or higher.
Example of 2 Schedules
A credit can only be earned for a grade of D or higher.