Year: Sophomore Goal: Explore Welcome Students and Parents of the Class of 2017!
Urban Dictionary defines Sophomore Year as: FALSE! The forgotten year of high school. The freshmen are busy being freshmen. The juniors are busy with homework and trying to get better grades so they can go to college. The seniors are busy applying to college and generally having a good time. No one really cares about the sophomores.
Naperville North Problem Solving Teams
You re Not the Little Fish Anymore!
Self-Directed Learners Explore! Structure free time Manage dates and deadlines Find balance Use problem-solving skills Participate in extracurricular activities Surround self with positive social influences Learn from your mistakes
Classes Get a Bit Harder
Academic Support Classroom Teachers Peer Tutoring Every day before school / lunches Supervised Open Study (S.O.S.) M, W, TH - 3:15-4:15pm NNHS Lit Center Certified Teachers Transportation
Testing Continues
PSAT October 18, 2014 Optional test sophomores and juniors Used to determine National Merit Semi- Finalists (juniors only) Practice ACT March 3, 2015 All sophomores English / Math / Reading / Science Testing
Choosing Electives Begins to Matter
Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources: Science courses; Food Science, Greenhouse Crop Production, Landscape Design, AP Environmental Science, CTE Courses such as Drafting 1 Autocad 2D, Drafting 2 Autocad 3D, business courses, and research in the Social Sciences. Architecture & Construction: Science and Math courses; Drawing classes; Career and Technical Education courses such as Drafting 1 Autocad 2D, Drafting 2 Autocad 3D, Pre-Engineering Drafting, Architectural Drafting, Research & Design, Woodworking Arts, A/V Technology & Communications: English courses; Advanced Speech, Art courses, Digital Art 1-4, Business courses such as Computer Applications 1 and 2, Marketing Business Management & Administration: Math; English; Business courses such as Introduction to Business, Computer Applications, Marketing, Entrepreneurship, Advertising, Business Law, International Business NNHS Courses by Career Cluster
Education & Training: English courses; Advanced speech, Human Growth and Development, Early Childhood Education 1 & 2, Introduction to Teaching 1 & 2 Finance: Math courses; Introduction to Business, Accounting, Economics, AP Macro/Micro Economics, International Business, Business Law, Entrepreneurship Government and Public Administration: English, Social Studies Courses; Advanced Speech, Accounting, Introduction to Business, Sociology, Psychology, AP European History, American Government, Economics, International Relations, American Problems and the Law Health Science: PE, Science Courses; Food Science, Health, Intro to Health Occupations, Adult Living/Personal Relationships, Contemporary Health Issues, Anatomy & Physiology, Health Occupations, Health & Human Services Internship NNHS Courses by Career Cluster
Hospitality & Tourism: English, Computer Applications 1 & 2, Culinary Arts & Nutrition 1-3, Culinary & Hotel Management, Health & Human Services Internship, Floral Design Human Services: English, Social Studies courses; Sociology, Economics, Human Growth & Development, Adult Living/Personal Relationships Information Technology: Math, Computer Applications 1 & 2, Computer Programming 1 & 2, Game Design, Web Page Design, Digital Publishing & Design, Animation & Multimedia, Graphics 1-3, Computer Repair A+ Cert Law, Public Safety, Corrections & Security: English, Social Studies, Speech Communication, Advanced Speech, International Relations, American Problems & The Law, State & Local Politics, Economics, Sociology, Criminal Justice NNHS Courses by Career Cluster
Manufacturing: Science, Math Courses; Drawing, Drafting 1 & 2, Pre-Engineering Drafting, Architectural Drafting, Research & Design, Woodworking, Automotive courses, Introduction to Business Marketing: Math, English, Economics, Consumer Economics, Computer Applications 1 & 2, Intro to Business, Marketing, Advertising, Advanced Marketing, Marketing Internship Science, Technology, Engineering, & Math: Science, Math, Computer Programming 1 & 2, Digital Art, Game Design, LanWan/Netwrk+Cert, Web Page Design, Adv. Web Page Design, Graphics, Electronics, Computer Repair/A+ Cert, Woodworking, Drafting 1 & 2, Pre- Engineering Drafting, Architectural Drafting, Research & Design, Automotive courses Transportation, Distribution & Logistics: Science, Math, Economics, Computer Programming 1 & 2, Drafting 1 & 2, Pre-Engineering Drafting, Architectural Drafting, Automotive classes, Computer Applications 1 & 2, Introduction to Business, Digital Art NNHS Courses by Career Cluster
Naviance
Naviance Registration
Using Naviance for Career Exploration
Career Cruising
Career Cruising
Career Carnival at Naperville North November 17-21 Career Panels (November 20-21): Science, Technology, Engineering Mathematics (STEM) Manufacturing Human Services Arts, Audio/Video Technology & Communications Business Save the Date!
December 9, 2014 Course Recommendations December 10, 2014 Portal Opens January 12, 2015 Portal Closes January 12, 2015 February 2, 2015 Course Verification Course Selection Timeline
College Becomes a Real Thought
Tuesday, October 21 at College of DuPage 6:00 8:00pm Physical Education Center (PEC) 200+ colleges attending www.cod.edu/collegefair Upcoming College Fairs Monday, March 23 at North Central College 6:30-8:30pm Illinois College Exposition (ICE) Fair North Central College recreation center 200+ colleges attending
A Mental Note for Next Year Each year, over 250 college representatives come to NNHS As of today, 88 colleges have already visited Demonstrated interest College Representative Visits
Explore, Explore, Explore!
Explore extracurricular activities Something for Everyone Holistic approach to college admissions Get Involved!
VOLUNTEER FAIR Share your energy with local Organizations that need YOU! WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 8 5:30 PM 7:30 PM Naperville Municipal Building 400 South Eagle Street Exciting middle school, high school, and family service opportunities! www.kidsmatter2us.org Volunteer Fair Wednesday, October 8 5:30-7:30pm Naperville Municipal Center Over 25 nonprofits needing youth volunteers Don t forget to log your hours! Community Service Time Log 100 hours for service cord at graduation Volunteer Opportunities
Thank you for coming!