orwood High School Journal

August Edition

September will be here in a few weeks. Let’s start this new school year with renewed energy, enthusiasm, and posi-tivity as we strive to succeed in the 4 A’s: Academics, Arts, Athletics and Activities! Can’t wait to get started!

Reminders for Rising Seniors in the College Process:

Common Application Start your college applications. The Common Application has over 500 member colleges so now students only need to com-plete one application. Students can go to CommonApp.org to create an account and begin inputting their personal infor-mation and working on their general college essay and specific college supplemental essays (if required).

Senior Seminar – Fall, 2019 All rising seniors will be scheduled once per cycle during one of their study periods to work with a guidance counselor in a classroom setting. Counselors will work with students on their college and career planning, including completion of applica-tions, financial aid forms, etc.

For information regarding fall tryouts and game schedules,

please stay tuned to our website www.norwoodmustangs.com

NOTE: EVERY STUDENT MUST HAVE AN UP-TO-DATE PHYSICAL

(WITHIN THE LAST 13 MONTHS) TO PARTICIPATE IN ATHLETICS.

Athletics

Calender

August

8/16—Varsity & JV Football begin

8/19—Freshman Football & Band Camp begin

8/22—Remaining sports tryouts begin

8/25—Band Camp ends

8/28—New Student Orientation 9:30AM—11AM

September

9/2—Labor Day

9/3—Teacher Convocation

9/4— Professional Day

9/5—First Day of School

9/7—Norwood Day

9/18—Open House/Meet the Teachers 6:15PM— 8:15PM

Student Schedules

Student schedules will be posted to Aspen in the next week. In

most cases, student schedules should consist of classes in ELA,

Math, Science, Social Studies, a World language, and PE/

Health. Remaining spots will be filled with elective offerings,

support classes, and directed studies. Please note that if you

have a blank spot in your schedule and no directed study, that

spot will likely be filled with a directed study. If you need to

make changes to your schedule, please schedule an appoint-

ment with your guidance counselor during school hours on

8/26, 8/27, or 8/29.

orwood High School Journal

August Edition

New Student Orientation

Wednesday, August 28th

9:30AM – 11AM

NHS Auditorium

Meet The Teacher/ Open House

Wednesday, September 18

6:15PM—8:15PM

Follow your student’s schedule, meet the teachers, and understand what are the expectations of each class.

Summer Work Reminder

Summer work is required for some courses. Students should check on the NHS Summer Work Website for their assignments.

Aspen Tips

Can’t remember your password to check your homeroom, grades or schedule. No problem! Just email npsaspensupport@norwood.k12.ma.us for your password to be reset. Please make sure the email account is the same one attached to your Aspen Login.

Chromebook Update

All students will need to complete a new Chromebook agreement and insurance waiver for this school year. Pa-perwork will be given to students on the first day of school.

New Faces/Roles at Norwood High School:

We have some new faces this year:

Mr. Robert Harris in our Math Department

Mr. Michael Mainuli and Ms. Emily Mullaney in the English Dept.

Ms. Taymys Scannell and Ms. Nancy Prieto in Foreign Language Dept.

Dr. Melinda Tupper in our Science Dept.

Ms. Kelly McGowan as our In-School Suspen-sion Monitor

New Roles:

Mr. Steven Burrill moves to our Business Elec-tive courses.

Mr. Bill Cyr will be splitting his time between Technology and Physical Science.

Mr. Tyler Goncalves will be splitting his time between Foreign Language and Social Studies.

Name Changes:

Ms. Long is now known as Mrs. Flynn

Ms. Lepley is now known as Mrs. Quinn

Ms. Barefoot is now know as Mrs. Matchak

SAT Administration - 8/24, 10/5, and/or 11/2 Any seniors applying for early action or early decision dead-lines (typically 11/1 or 11/15) are encouraged to take either the 8/24 or 10/5 SAT (NHS is only a test site for the Novem-ber administration but many local schools host these ones). It’s important to note that the November test scores will not be received in time for early college deadlines. To register, go to CollegeBoard.org. All students should already have an account from taking the PSAT. Students who re-ceive free/reduced lunch should see their guidance counse-lor for an SAT/ACT fee waiver.

ACT Administration - 9/14 and/or 10/26

The ACT and SAT are weighted equally in the college admis-sions process. The ACT is offered 9/14 or 10/26 for early fall applications. To register, go to Act.org.