Northville High School Information and Activities Night for the Class of 2019 March 10, 2015 Welcome Class of 2019!
For your convenience, this presentation is available on Northville High School s website: http://nhs.northvilleschools.org
WELCOME Mr. Tony Koski, Principal
Administrative Team Mr. Tony Koski, Principal Ms. Diana Patterson, Assistant Principal (Pat-Z) Ms. Karin Pearson, Assistant Principal (A-Hak) Ms. Melissa Provo, Assistant Principal at Hillside MS too Mr. Billy Shellenbarger, Assistant Principal (Hal-Pas) just Mr. Shell Mr. Bryan Masi, Athletic Director
Counselors Ms. Smyth A - DER Ms. Sadikot DES - JAS Ms. Cadwell JAT - MUK Ms. Schneider MUL-SG Dr. Drouillard SH - Z 5
REGISTRATION Counseling Department
7 Registration Packet Contents: Registration Checklist Graduation Requirements Important Links page Class of 2019 Important Dates Course Selection Sheet Student Connect Directions
Student requests determine the number of sections for courses and budget allocations; so, if you do not register for it, you will not be able to get into the class later. Input your course numbers for electives carefully into Student Connect from your course request sheet. List alternates on your course request sheet but do not enter into Student Connect. Science and Social Studies have been preloaded as have the recommended placement for Math, English and World Language. If you have questions, call or e-mail your child s high school counselor. Submit your signed course request sheet to the office at your middle school by Monday, March 20, 2015.
NHS Graduation Requirements 1 semester =.50 credit Seminar (1 semester) =.25 credit can earn possible 2.0 credits of Seminar through HS 28.5 credits required to graduate A student is able to take a possible of 30.0 credits at NHS 9
Class of 2019 Graduation Requirements 4 CREDITS OF ENGLISH 4 CREDITS OF MATH 2 semesters of English 9 2 semesters of English 10 2 semesters of English 11 2 semesters of English 12 * (* online experience embedded) 2 semesters of Algebra 1 2 semesters of Geometry 2 semesters of Algebra 2 2 semesters of Senior year math 3 CREDITS OF SOCIAL STUDIES 3 CREDITS OF SCIENCE 2 semesters of U.S. History/Geography 1 semester of Economics 1 semester of Civics 2 semesters of World History/Geography 2 semesters of Biology 2 semesters of Chemistry or Physics 2 semesters of an additional science 10
Class of 2019 Graduation Requirements (continued) 2 CREDITS OF WORLD LANGUAGE 1 CREDIT OF VISUAL, PERFORMING AND APPLIED ARTS Credit is earned by taking any combination of the following one semester classes: Instrumental or Vocal Music Art, Industrial/Applied Technology, or Business 2 CREDITS OF SEMINAR (including yearly updates of EDP) ONLINE EXPERIENCE.5 CREDIT OF HEALTH.5 CREDIT OF PHYSICAL EDUCATION 11
COURSE SELECTIONS Counseling Department Your present circumstances don t determine where you can go; but merely determine where you start. ~ Nido Qubein
ENGLISH Required English 9 or Honors English 9 (2 semesters) English placement pre-loaded in MiStar Please Note: Teacher recommendation is required for Honors English 9. Students who are not recommended for Honors English 9 but demonstrate extremely strong skills in first semester of freshmen year will be encouraged to join Honors English 9 in second semester. English electives: Debate, Drama, Introduction to Journalism, Independent Studies in Literature and Speech. Please Note: electives do not meet the MMC English graduation requirements.
MATH Required - Math (2 semesters) Pre-Algebra/Algebra 1 Algebra 1 Geometry Algebra 2 or Honors Algebra 2 Pre-Calc or Honors Pre-Calc Math placement pre-loaded in MiStar 15
SCIENCE Required - Biology (2 semesters) Science electives: Geology (1 semester) and Astronomy and Meteorology (1 semester) 16
SOCIAL STUDIES Required - U.S. History (2 semesters) Social Studies elective: Big History (1 semester) This course covers historical change through the lenses of astronomy, chemistry, geology, philosophy, literature & other disciplines. It is designed for the curious student who wants to learn more about how we think about things. Designed for the more serious student with strong writing skills. 17
WORLD LANGUAGE Beginning with the Class of 2016, 2.0 credits of World Language are required for graduation. Choose between, French, German, and Spanish. A passing grade in both 7 th and 8 th grade language courses counts as 1.0 credit of World Language. 18
VISUAL, PERFORMING, AND APPLIED ARTS (VPAA) 1.0 credit requirement (Any combination of the following:) Instrumental or Vocal Music Art Business Applied Technology 19
OTHER REQUIREMENTS Online Learning Experience All English 12 classes have an online learning experience Online business classes - Workplace Fundamentals and Beyond High School Health/Physical Education Health--Abstinence Based or Abstinence Only (.5 credit) Physical Education (.5 credit)
Block Scheduling and Seminar Ms. Karin Pearson, Assistant Principal
Rotating block classes meet every other day A days and B days Classes are 87 minutes in length Students enroll in 7 classes each semester, plus seminar Sample 9 th Grade Schedule: A Day 1A English 9 2A Algebra 3A Varsity Choir 4A German 1 B Day 1B Biology 2B Seminar 3B US History 4B Tech Design 1
Seminar Period ~ meets during 2B Meets every other day Designed to complement additional course load associated with block scheduling Students assigned a seminar/homeroom Students may travel to other teachers on their schedule to make up tests, receive additional help, ask questions, etc School-wide programs are scheduled during Seminar
A Few Other Learning Opportunities Math Assistance Course for Algebra I, Geometry, or Algebra II Learning Consultant (LC) Courses/Program Advanced Placement Courses (AP) International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (DP)--grades 11 & 12 Middle Years Programme (MYP)--grades 6-10 Personal Project
MYP Personal Project Mrs. Cheri Sclater, PP Teacher Leader Ms. Michele Mikonczyk, PP Teacher Leader
MYP Personal Project The topic for the project can be nearly anything that interests the student. Completed during the 10 th grade year. Students are supported with a mentor teacher to guide them through the process. Personal Project Video The key elements to a successful and meaningful Personal Project are: ORIGINALITY INDIVIDUALITY PERSONAL
Student Handbook Mrs. Diana Patterson, Assistant Principal
The Student Handbook, available online, provides students and parents with important information about Northville High School. -Mission Statement -Student/Parent Activities -Attendance Policy -Cell Phone/Electronic Device Policy -Graduation Requirements -Technology Acceptable Use Policy
Cell Phone/Electronic Devices Cell phones and electronic devices are allowed A) before and after school and during lunch B) only in classrooms in which a teacher has permitted use (for educational purposes) C) music (w/headphones) is permitted in the cafeteria
Attendance Attendance is important! A strong correlation exists between attendance and achievement. Administration will work closely with students to promote positive attendance habits. After 8 absences (excused or unexcused) in a semester (per class), a student s GPA may be negatively impacted (attendance fail).
Other Resources Mrs. Diana Patterson, Assistant Principal
Other Resources for Parents & Students PTSA Counselors Northville Youth Assistance Social Worker Police Liaison Parent Connect NHS, Counseling, Staff, Athletics websites ListServ Remind Etc.
Freshmen Orientation Mr. Shell, Assistant Principal
Tentative but probable date for the NHS Frosh Orientation Thursday, August 27 (8:00 a.m. 12:30 p.m.) Designed by members of Student Congress Rotate to different student-led sessions about the NHS high school experience Schedules, lockers, pictures, registration Very important for your son/daughter to attend!
Activities and Clubs Mr. Shell, Assistant Principal
NHS offers over 80 clubs & activities such as DECA Science Olympiad SADD National Honor Society Robotics Club Sports: Dance, Girl s Hockey, Rowing, Rugby, Equestrian, Dressage, Figure Skating, Rowing, Tumbling For more information and a complete list of NHS Clubs and Activities, please visit: *http://nhs.northvilleschools.org/activities*
Athletics Mr. Bryan Masi, Athletic Director
Northville High School offers 28 Sports / 57 Teams 9 Freshmen teams 8 athletic team clubs
Athletic/Extra-Curricular Code of Conduct Available online 1.67 (C-) GPA minimum for participation Must be passing 5 of 7 courses (not including Seminar) Consequences for drug and alcohol use include referral to Northville Youth Assistance Code of Conduct is applied 365 days a year
Physicals Must be dated after April 15 (MHSAA rule) Physical forms can be found on the school website under Athletics NHS will offer physicals on Thursday, June 4 at 4:30 p.m. in the Athletic Wing. Cost is $25.00.
Considering competing in Division I or II College Athletics? Students must satisfy the requirements of the NCAA by successfully completing 16 specific core classes (see our handbook and the NCAA Eligibility website www.eligibilitycenter.org for approved courses). Division I (D1) Division II (D2) Algebra 1 Algebra 1 Geometry Geometry Algebra 2 Register with the NCAA at the above website during your junior year. 41
Closing Mr. Tony Koski, Principal
Thank you for joining us tonight! Please join us in the cafeteria at this time for information regarding Athletics, Clubs, and Activities.