Welcome to Northwest

High School

Welcome to Northwest

High School

“Guiding Your Voyage Into Tomorrow”

Set Sail To Discover The Treasures Of

Northwest High School

Set Sail To Discover The Treasures Of

Northwest High School

Northwest High

School Will Be Your Personal Lighthouse

Northwest High

School Will Be Your Personal Lighthouse

Plotting Your Course Of StudyPlotting Your Course Of Study

Grand Island Northwest

has a well rounded curriculum that

allows students the FLEXIBILITY

to choose coursework that will prepare

them for their future

Navigational ToolsNavigational Tools

• Course Description Guide

• Four Year Planner

• Careers 10

• Four Year Plan

College InformationCollege Information

•Some colleges have specific REQUIREMENTS for admittance, such as the Nebraska University System

•(UNL, UNO and UNK)

•Nebraska’s state and private four-year colleges, and two-year colleges have admissions RECOMMENDATIONS

• Out-of-state schools may have specific admission requirements and early deadline dates

4 Year College Students50% over the past four years

4 Year College Students50% over the past four years

• Strong College Preparatory Curriculum• Advanced Placement Classes

• Calculus, Physic, American History and English

• Enrollment in Central Community College Courses• Teacher Apprentice Program• High Ability Learner Program Opportunities• UNL Advanced Scholars Program

• Animal Products, Insect Biology, International Relations, Introduction to Psychology, The Science of Foods, Biotechnology, Comparative Politics, Descriptive Astronomy, Introduction to Sociology, Sociology of Crime and future classes to be determined

2 Year College & Technical Students 22% over the past four years

2 Year College & Technical Students 22% over the past four years

• Wide Variety of Curriculum

• Enrollment in Central Community College

• 19 Drawing Boards that articulate with Central Community College

• A.A.S. Early Childhood Degree

• Community College can be used as stepping stone for 4 year schools• 2 + 2 Program

Employment5% over past four years

Employment5% over past four years

• Coop Work Release

• Career Exploration Project

Military6% over past four years

Military6% over past four years

• Various branches

• Academies

• ROTC programs

HIGH STANDARDSHIGH STANDARDS

Graduation Requirements

“Class of 2011”• English 40 credits 4 years

• Math 30 credits 3 years

• Science 30 credits 3 years

• Social Studies 25 credits 2.5 years

• 12th Government

• Physical Education / Health 5 credits 9th Grade

Physical Education 5 credits 10th,, 11th or 12th

• Fine & Practical Arts 20 credits

• Electives 80 credits

• TOTAL 235 credits

HIGH EXPECTATIONSHIGH EXPECTATIONS

Grading ScaleA 100 - 93 %

• Grades indicate genuine interest in the subject

• Quality work in excess of standards set

B 92 - 86%• Grades indicate evidence of intellectual interest

• Quality work above the standards set

C 85 - 78%• Satisfactory grade

• Acceptable for admission to universities and college

• Student acquired the necessary ability in the subject area

D 77-70%• Student has not acquired the ability to work efficiently or use his/her ability in the course

• THIS IS THE LOWEST PASSING GRADE

Below 70 • indicates no credit is given toward graduation. It should indicate the student has not achieved

sufficient mastery skills and content to justify a passing mark

Community Service RequirementsCommunity Service Requirements

• 40 hours of community service• Validation forms are available in the

Counselor’s Office• Community Service hours don’t start until the

beginning of the 9th grade school year• Hours to satisfy legal obligations do not count

or replace this requirement• Class of 2006 participated in over 7500 hours

of service within the community

Power SchoolPower School

Internet Access

Grades

Attendance

Teachers’ grade book

Weekly e-mail grade updates option

9th Grade Core A Sturdy Vessel In Turbulent Seas

9th Grade Core A Sturdy Vessel In Turbulent Seas

Core Classes• Math• Biology• English • World History

Freshman Electives Establishing Ports

Freshman Electives Establishing Ports

• World Languages• French 1 & 2 (year)• German 1 & 2 (year)• Spanish 1 & 2 (year)

• Agricultural Science (year)

• Art 1 (semester)

• Introduction to Business (semester)

• Drama 1 (semester)

• Reading Strategies (semester or year)

• Introduction to Engineering Design (year)

• Responsible Parenting(Semester)

• Culinary Essentials(Semester)

• Exploring Technology (semester)

• Band (year)

• Freshman Music (year)

• Freshman Vocal Music (year)

• Orchestra (Before School)

• Resource Study Skills (year)

New Career Pathways On The Horizon

New Career Pathways On The Horizon

• ENGINEERING PATHWAY• Introduction to Engineering Design• Principles of Engineering• Digital Electronics• Civil or Architecture

• HEALTH SCIENCE PATHWAY• Introduction to Health Science• Introduction to Sports Medicine• Clinical Nutrition• Introduction to Medical

Terminology• Health Science 1• Health Science 2

Feel the EnergyActivities and Organizations

Feel the EnergyActivities and Organizations

• Art Club • Intramurals • Dramatics • Cheerleaders/Vikettes• FBLA • SADD • Speech • Student Council• Jazz Band • Swing Choir • World Language Club• Letter winners/FCA• Musical • FFA• Trap Shooting Team

Viking AthleticsViking AthleticsBoys

Cross Country (Fall)

Football (Fall)

Wrestling (Winter)

Swim Team (Winter)

Basketball (Winter Tryout)

Track (Spring)

Soccer (Spring Tryout)

Golf (Spring Tryout)

Baseball (Spring Tryout)

GirlsCross Country (Fall)

Volleyball (Fall Tryout)

Golf (Fall Tryout)

Softball (Fall Tryout)

Swim Team (Winter)

Basketball (Winter Tryout)

Track (Spring)

Soccer (Spring Tryout)

Registration Pick-Up ScheduleRegistration Pick-Up Schedule

Wednesday, January 31

• Trinity Lutheran at 1:15

Thursday, February 1

• Cedar Hollow at 8:00 AM• District 1R at 10:30 AM• St. Libory at 1:00 PM• Chapman at 2:00

Friday, February 2

• Westridge Middle School at 8:00 AM

Northwest Administration and Staff Would Like To Thank You Coming This Evening!!Northwest Administration and Staff Would Like To Thank You Coming This Evening!!

• Guided Tours

• Activity Fair in Gym

• Cookies and Drinks