Freshman Parent Night Cover Sheet-2018 - Northwood HS€¦ · and application assistance ... Freshman Sophomore Junior Senior Integrated Science 1 Integrated Science 2 Integrated

Freshman Parent Night

Class of 2022 August 15, 2018

NHS 9th Grade Counseling Units – 2018‐19

Mrs. Calbreath (Ms. Nguyen)

Ms. Feest Ms. Kim Mr. Lane Mrs. Singer

AP: Mr. Keith AP: Ms. Tambara

AP: Mr. Keith AP: Ms. Ollila AP: Ms. Tambara

Chen Jaime Champion Banks Comtois

Couey Leveratt Dickson Landeis Sewell

AP: Ms. Ollila Mize Hoang Tambara Wroe

McCann Penrod Motooka Toohey

Petrosian Petkovic Yu

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Counselor & Assistant Principal Contact Information

Name Title Email Address Phone Number

Mrs. Roach Principal [email protected] (949) 936‐7202

Mr. Keith Assistant Principal [email protected] (949) 936‐7207

Ms. Ollila Assistant Principal [email protected] (949) 936‐7206

Ms. Tambara Assistant Principal [email protected] (949) 936‐7216

Mrs. Calbreath Counselor [email protected] (949) 936‐7287

Ms. Feest Counselor [email protected] (949) 936‐7224

Ms. Kim Counselor [email protected] (949) 936‐6154

Mr. Lane Counselor [email protected] (949) 936‐7212

Ms. Nguyen Counselor – Substitute for Mrs. Calbreath

[email protected] (949) 936‐7287

Mrs. Singer Counselor [email protected] (949) 936‐7215

Mrs. Huang Chinese Community

Liaison [email protected] (949) 936‐7347

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TA vs. Counselor

As an NHS student, you will have one teacher advisor (also known as TA) and one counselor who

stay with you for all four years of high school. Your TA and counselor serve as a source of support

for you and work together to help promote your overall success. Below, you will find the different

roles and responsibilities between your TA and counselor.

TA

Interact with you 4 times a week

Informational: Bulletin and school

announcements

Fall Conference: Get to know you and

check in on your academic and social

progress

Spring Conference: Schedule your

classes for the following year

COUNSELOR

9th grade: Freshmen presentations in the fall

10th grade: Individual planning conferences with

you and your parents

11th grade: Junior Parent Night and Junior Group

Conferences

12th grade: Senior meetings, college presentations

and application assistance

All 4 years: Source of support for academic,

college/career and personal/social concerns

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Northwood High School Course Sequencing, 2018-2019 English

History and Social Science

Mathematics

Freshman Sophomore Junior (Electives) Senior (Electives) Math I A/B* Math I Math II ALEKS (IVC College Algebra)

Math III

Math I Math II Enhanced Math II

Math III Enhanced Math III

Math IV AP Statistics Calculus

Math II Enhanced Math II



AP Statistics Calculus



Calculus AP Statistics

Calculus AP Statistics

Freshman Sophomore Junior Senior Humanities World Literature (H) Humanities World Literature

Humanities US Literature (H) Humanities US Literature

Flash Fiction* European Literature (H) European Literature (H) Critical Theory and Lit (FORCE)

Literature and Society* Contemporary Literature AP English Literature (H) Critical Theory and Lit (FORCE)

Freshman Sophomore Junior / Senior Senior Humanities World Literature (H) Humanities World Literature

Humanities US History (H) Humanities US History

These courses can be taken during Junior or Senior year: Economics (Semester) AP US History AP World History Model United Nations Economics of Business (H) Forensic Psychology

American Government (Semester) AP Government & Politics / (H) Political Economics

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Science Freshman Sophomore Junior Senior

Integrated Science 1 Integrated Science 2 Integrated Science 3 (required) Student may co-enroll in an additional course:

Marine Science Anatomy and Physiology Chemistry Physics (H) Forensic Science (FORCE) AP Environmental Science

Marine Science Anatomy and Physiology Chemistry Physics AP Biology AP Environmental Science AP Physics AP Chemistry (H) Forensic Science (FORCE)

(H) Integrated Science 1 (H) Integrated Science 2 (H) Integrated Science 3 (required) Student may co-enroll in an additional course:

Any of the courses listed above or: AP Biology AP Environmental Science AP Physics AP Chemistry (H) Forensic Science (FORCE)

World Languages

Spanish French American Sign Language Korean Spanish 1 Spanish 2 Spanish 3 (H) Spanish 4 AP Spanish

French 1 French 2 French 3 (H) French 4

ASL 1 ASL 2 ASL 3

Korean 1 Korean 2

Blended learning courses (with an online component) in French, Latin, and Chinese are also offered by the district.

Course Prerequisites Please refer to the Northwood High School Program of Studies (2017-2018) for the prerequisites required to move onto the next level class in each department.

H=Honors AP=Advanced Placement *=Non-College Prep Course

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All IUSD programs and activities shall be free from discrimination, see BP 5145.5

NHS Graduation Worksheet Student Name: Student ID # Legal Name (Last Name) (First Name)

Student must complete a minimum of 215 credits and complete all subject requirements

= 5 credits/1 semester

English (40 credits)

Math (20 credits and completion of Math I or equivalent) Math I: Additional Math:

Science (20 credits)

History and Social Science (30 credits) World History: U.S. History: Economics: Government:

*If MUN taken for a full year, check both World Language/Fine Arts/CTE (10 credits) World Language: or Fine Arts: or CTE:

PE (20 credits) Health (5 credits)

Electives (70 credits)*

*A student may count a maximum of 30 credits from the combined experiences in Student Assistant (10 credits maximum), Teaching Assistant (10 credits maximum), and Work Experience (20 credits maximum) toward the 215 credit graduation requirement.

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A. History/Social Science – 2 years required, including 1 year of World History and 1 year of US History, or 1 semester of US History and 1 semester of American Government• Humanities World History• Honors Humanities World History• World History Sheltered• Humanities US History• Honors Humanities US History• US History Sheltered• American Government (semester)• AP American Government (semester)• AP US History• AP World History• MUN: American Government (semester)

B. English – 4 years required• Humanities World Literature• Honors Humanities World Literature• Humanities US Literature• Honors Humanities US Literature• English Language Development (ELD) 3• European Literature• Honors European Literature• Honors Critical Theory and Literature• Contemporary Literature• AP English Literature

C. Mathematics – 3 years required, including completion of Algebra II or Math III; 4 years recommended

• Math I• Math II or Enh. Math II• Math III or Enh. Math III• Math IV

• Functions, Statistics, & Trigonometry

• AP Statistics

D. Laboratory Science – 2 years required; 3 years recommended

• Integrated Science 1• Honors Int. Science 1• Integrated Science 2• Honors Int. Science 2• Marine Science• Chemistry• AP Chemistry

• Physics• AP Physics• Anatomy & Physiology• AP Biology• AP Environmental

Science• Honors Forensic Science

E. Language Other Than English – 2 years required; 3 years recommended

• American Sign Language 1, 2, & 3

• French 1, 2, & 3• Honors French 4

• Korean 1, 2• Spanish 1, 2, & 3• Honors Spanish 4• AP Spanish

F. Visual & Performing Arts – 1 year required; can be 2 different semester courses from the same disciplineDance• Dance Tech 1, 2, & 3 • Dance Theater

Music• Bass Clef• Bel Canto • Chamber Singers• Concert Band • Concert Chorale • Concert Orchestra • Guitar Studio • Guitar 2 • Jazz Ensemble 1, 2, & 3• Music Theory• AP Music Theory

• Orchestra Winds & Percussion

• Philharmonic Orchestra• String Orchestra• Symphonic Band• Symphonic Orchestra• Treble Clef• Viva Cantar• Wind Ensemble • Wind Symphony

Theater• Creative Drama• Intermediate Drama

• Advanced Drama• Technical Theater• Adv. Technical Theater

Visual Arts• Beginning Ceramics• Intermediate Ceramics• Advanced Ceramics• AP Art History• Beginning Screen

Printing & Design• Computer Graphic Arts• Introduction to Art

• Painting/Drawing• Art Portfolio Prep• AP Studio Art‐Drawing• Video Production• Art of TV/Video• Visual Imagery• Advanced Visual Imagery• AP Studio Art‐2‐D Design

G. College‐Preparatory Elective – 1 year; can be chosen from A‐F or from the list below

• 3‐D Animation & Design• AP Computer Science• Beginning Journalism• Business Communication• Creative Writing 1 & 2• Advanced Creative

Writing• Culinary Arts 1• Advanced Culinary Arts

& Management• Economics (semester)• Economics of Business

(semester)• Film Studies• Honors Forensic Psych

• Honors Political Economy (semester)

• Intermediate Computer Graphics

• Introduction to Engineering Design

• MUN: International Relations (semester)

• NHS Newspaper• Principles of Engineering• Psychology (semester)• Sociology (semester)• Speech & Debate• World Religions (semester)

NHS Courses that Meet UC/CSU Requirements – 2018‐19

Bold indicates weighted course

This list is specific to the school year listed above; see https://hs‐articulation.ucop.edu/agcourselist#/list/search/institution for previous school years

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RESOURCES

NHS website: northwoodhigh.iusd.org o Get up‐to‐date info on Northwood news and events o Get access to bell schedules, club directory, staff directory, athletics, PTSA info and more

Counseling o Available for academic, college and career and social/emotional support o Available for walk‐ins before and after school, during breaks, lunch and tutorial o Longer appointments available (schedule with counselor via email or in person) o Long line? Schedule an appointment or fill out “Request to see Counselor” form o Parents: To meet with your student’s counselor, please schedule an appointment with the

counselor beforehand via email or phone o Counseling website: northwoodhigh.iusd.org/counseling

Program of Studies: List of all NHS courses with pre‐requisites for each course

College and Career Center, Rm. 1034 o Mrs. Smith: College and Career Coordinator, Scholarship Chair and ROP Coordinator o College information, college and career presentations and weekly College and Career

Newsletter o Work permit and work opportunities o Volunteer opportunities o Scholarship information o ROP information and registration

After‐School Tutor Center: Monday – Thursday, 2 – 3 p.m., Rm. 1302 o Free drop‐in and one‐on‐one tutoring available o See your counselor for more information about one‐on‐one tutoring

Tutorial: Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9:45 – 10:20 a.m. o Opportunity to meet with teachers, get help and ask questions o Ideally, should not be a time to work on homework

Project Success o Personal/social support in a group setting o See your counselor for more information

Parent Portal: Online Student Information System

Canvas: Course Management System

Naviance: College and Career Research Tool

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Naviance is a web-based service designed especially for students, counselors, and parents. It is a comprehensive website that families can use to help make decisions about courses, colleges, and careers. The Naviance portal also provides up-to-date information regarding college admissions and data that is specific to our school. It also lets us share information with you about upcoming meetings, news, events, and web resources for college and career information. Parents can access Naviance by following the steps below:

1. Email your child’s counselor to request access 2. An automatic email will be sent to you with a link to the site, your username, and password. 3. Click on the link (or visit the Parents section on the Northwood website) and enter the information:

Here is a list of activities students can do on Naviance:

Feature Description

How to Access

Career Interest Profiler

A career interest survey. Use the results to explore suggested occupations; examine the education, training, and skills required; as well as wages typical for these occupations

The information is also useful when exploring possible college majors

1. Click the Careers tab 2. Click the Careers Interest

Inventory hyperlink under the What are My Interests? section

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Feature Description

How to Access

College Super Match Set search criteria to yield a list of colleges to explore. Save your search to access/modify

Click on the various tabs of individual college profiles to learn more about financial aid, majors and degrees, and campus life

Add colleges you are interested in to your My Colleges list for future reference

1. Click on the Colleges tab 2. Click the College

Supermatch hyperlink under the College Research section

Do What You Are Completion of the assessment will generate a report that will provide you with important information about your personal characteristics.

You will learn about careers that are matched to you, your personal strengths and blindspots, how you negotiate in your daily life, and a host of other useful information.

1. Click the About Me tab 2. Click the Do What You Are

hyperlink under the My Assessments section

College Match Allows you to use historical GPA and test score info to match you with colleges that you may want to explore further (please remember that there are many factors that affect college admissions – this is just a tool to help you look at other potential colleges to consider)

1. Click on the Colleges tab 2. Click the College Match

hyperlink under the College Research section

Scholarship List

College and local organization-sponsored scholarship opportunities

You can also browse by category to yield a search list relevant to your interests/special talents

1. Click the Colleges tab 2. Click the Scholarship List

hyperlink under the Scholarships & Money section

Scattergrams

Allows you to see GPA/test scores on a graph in comparison to other NHS students that applied and were accepted/denied/ waitlisted to the same school

1. Click the Colleges tab 2. Click the Scattergrams


3. Choose a college from the drop-down menu

College Compare This tool allows you to compare your GPA/test scores for up to 10 colleges to those of other NHS students that applied to the same colleges you are interested in

Your PSAT score will be converted to an SAT score for the purposes of College Compare

You will have data on those who applied and were accepted

1. Click on the Colleges tab 2. Click the College Compare


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*If payment is a barrier to any student wishing to take any exam, please see your counselor. All IUSD programs and activities shall be free from discrimination, see BP 5145.5

Northwood High School ‐ Practice Test Opportunities 2018‐2019

Exam Date of Exam Cost & Registration

All 9th Graders

PSAT 9The PSAT 9 is an official exam from the College Board. The PSAT 9 is for practice purposes only. Results will not be

shared with colleges, universities, or programs, and will not be used for NHS course placement.

Spring 2019 Exact date TBD; will be administered during the

school day

No charge and no registration required

Funded by IUSD – all 9th graders are automatically registered

All 10th Graders

Pre‐ACT The Pre‐ACT is for practice purposes only. Results will not be shared with colleges, universities, or programs, and will

not be used for NHS course placement.

Spring 2019 Exact date TBD; will be administered during the

school day

No charge and no registration required

Funded by IUSD – all 10th graders are automatically registered

Optional for 10th

Graders

PSAT 10The PSAT 10 is an official exam from the College Board. It is similar to the PSAT/NMSQT. The PSAT 10 is for practice purposes only. Results will not be shared with colleges, universities, or programs, and will not be used for NHS

course placement.

Saturday March 2, 2019

Cost: $40 When to Register: December 1, 2018 –

February 1, 2019, or until the exam sells out

Where to Register: Student Activities Center (SAC)

Optional for 11th

Graders

PSAT/NMSQT This is the official qualifying exam for the National Merit Scholarship Competition and is required of juniors hoping to contend for National Merit Scholarship opportunities. The PSAT/NMSQT can also be taken for practice purposes. Results will not be shared with colleges, universities, or

programs, and will not be used for NHS course placement.

Saturday October 13, 2018

Cost: $10 New low cost! Partially funded by IUSD

Registration Dates: During assigned Kick‐Off Day. After Kick‐Off Days – September 14,

2018, or until the exam sells out

Registration Location: Student Activities Center (SAC)

Optional for 9th, 10th, &

11th Graders

Practice SAT or Practice ACT The Practice SAT and ACT exams are for practice purposes only and should not be confused with the PSAT/NMSQT. Results will not be shared with colleges, universities, or

programs, and will not be used for NHS course placement. Results and feedback will be provided by Princeton Review.

Saturday December 8, 2018

Cost: $40 Registration Dates: During assigned Kick‐Off Day. After Kick‐Off Days – November 1,

2018, or until the exam sells out

Registration Location: Student Activities Center (SAC)

A Note for Sophomores: NHS believes that taking both a practice SAT and a practice ACT can offer students valuable insights with respect to testing and, if necessary, test preparation. These practice tests often help students determine which official test they want to take. During the sophomore conference, counselors will speak to the differences between the SAT and ACT and assist students with planning a testing timeline that will best support their post‐high school endeavors.

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2018 ‐ 2019 IMPORTANT DATES

G E N E R A L

August 23, 2018: First day of school

August 23 & 24, 2018: Schedule change days

August 15, 2018: Freshman Parent Night

September 5, 2018: Back to School Night

September 6, 2018: Fall semester last day to add a course

September 13, 2018: Fall semester last day to drop a course without a W on transcript

October 1 ‐ 5, 2018: Fall conference week

November 6, 2018: State of the Student

December 8, 2018: Practice ACT/SAT (available to 9th, 10th and 11th grade students)

December 18 ‐ 21, 2018: Fall finals week

December 24, 2018 ‐ January 4, 2019: Winter Break

January 17, 2019: End of fall semester

January 23, 2019: First day of spring semester

February 6, 2019: Spring semester last day to add a course

February 13, 2019: Spring semester last day to drop a course without a W on transcript

April 21 ‐ 5, 2019: Spring Break

April 22 ‐ 26, 2019: Spring conference week

June 4 ‐ 7, 2019: Spring finals week

June 7, 2019: Last day of school

9th August 15, 2018: Freshman Parent Night

Fall 2018: Freshman Class Presentations

December 8, 2018: Practice ACT/SAT

TBD: PSAT 9

10th

October 31, 2018: Sophomore Family Morning


November 2018 ‐ March 2019: Sophomore conferences

March 2, 2019: PSAT 10

TBD: Pre‐ACT

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October 13, 2018: PSAT/NMSQT


February 20, 2019: Junior Family Night (in‐state college presentations)

March 28, 2019: RACC Night (out‐of‐state college presentations followed by mini college fair)

Spring 2019: Junior Group Conferences

May 29, 2019: College Application Workshop

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September 12, 2018: Common Application Workshop

September 19, 2018: UC/CSU Application Workshop

September 27, 2018: Financial Aid Night

November 20, 2018: Last day for senior conferences for college letters of recommendation

October 23, 2018: Community College Workshop

March 7, 2019: Senior Meeting

June 3 & 4, 2019: Senior Finals

June 6, 2019: Graduation

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Upcoming Dates for Freshman Parents

October 1 – 4, 2018: Fall Conferences with Teacher Advisor (TA)

Parent attendance is required

Minimum Day schedule

April 22 – 26, 2019: Spring Conferences with Teacher Advisor (TA)

Sign up in the spring with your student’s TA

Parent attendance is required

Minimum Day schedule

December 2019 – April 2020: Sophomore Conferences

Planning conference with student, parent(s), and counselor

Counselors will schedule conferences

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Freshman Parent Night Survey

Please take a moment to complete this survey. The Counseling Department values your feedback. 1. The information presented at Freshman Parent Night was delivered in a clear and understandable way.

□ Yes □ Somewhat □ No

Additional comments: _________________________________________________________________

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2. How helpful did you find the following topics covered during Freshman Parent Night?

Not Helpful Somewhat Helpful Very Helpful

TA vs. Counselor Roles □ □ □ Student Schedule □ □ □

Graduation and UC/CSU Requirements □ □ □

Transition to High School □ □ □ Supporting Student Success □ □ □ Promoting Student Wellness □ □ □

3. How did the information presented affect your comfort level toward this school year?

□ More comfortable □ No change □ Less comfortable

Additional comments: _________________________________________________________________

____________________________________________________________________________________ 4. Please provide feedback about what you thought was most helpful during Freshman Parent Night: __________________________________________________________________________________________

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__________________________________________________________________________________________ 5. What other information would you have liked to learn at Freshman Parent Night? __________________________________________________________________________________________

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If you would like your student to be entered into a drawing for NHS gear,

please include the student’s name and contact information:

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Documents

Freshman Parent Night Cover Sheet-2018 - Northwood HS€¦ · and application assistance ... Freshman Sophomore Junior Senior Integrated Science 1 Integrated Science 2 Integrated