WELCOME TO NHS CLASS OF 2020

Counselors: A-F David Keyek G-L Amy Foote M-Ri Sarah Davis Ro-Z Aimee Brown Administrators: Eric Rauschkolb Andrea Smith Susan Burnett Chase McBride Registrar: Debbie Waschak IB Coordinator: Elizabeth Towlen IB Administrative Assistant: Holly Zilling School Psychologist: Misty Hernon Interventionist: Tenica Henry

SUPPORTIVE STAFF AND ADMINISTRATION SPECIAL ACADEMIC PROGRAMS Advanced Placement International Baccalaureate Project Lead the Way ATHLETICS and ACTIVITIES to get CONNECTED

How is High School different from Middle School? Chance to meet new people New teachers More students – 1300 at NHS Block schedule – Day 1 / Day 2

NEW OPPORTUNTIES and CHOICES Choose your classes Choose how to manage your time Choose your activities & athletics MAKE SMART CHOICES!!

MORE RESPONSIBILITY You’ll be expected to do more on your own You’ll be responsible for: –Good attendance –Planning a study schedule –Adjusting to new school rules –Homework –Planning your path of study & classes –GPA counts!! Grades go on your TRANSCRIPT as a permanent record

NECESSARY SKILLS and ATTITUDES Advocacy: asking for what you need Organization: get a planner, record homework assignments, write down test dates & project deadlines Study skills: note-taking, studying at home and school Time management: balance your academics and activities Resist peer pressure NHS has zero tolerance for bullying, fights & disrespect

DISTRICT GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS ENGLISH Credits 9th English1.0 10th English1.0 11th English th grade English 1.0

DISTRICT GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS Credits Math 3.0 Science3.0 Social Studies3.0 World Geo/ History US History US / CO Gov

DISTRICT GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS Fine Art.5 Practical Art.5 Physical Education2.0 Health 0.5 General Electives8.0

English 4.0 Math 3.0 Science 3.0 Social Studies 3.0 Physical Education 2.0 Fine Arts.5 Practical Art.5 Health.5 General Electives 8.0 TOTAL CREDITS 24.5 *See online course catalog DISTRICT GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS

COLLEGE BOUND STUDENTS... 4 years - English 4 years - College Preparatory Math 3-4 years - Natural Science (2 years lab-based) 3-4 years - Social Science (some colleges require World Geography) 2-4 years - same World Language 2 years - Academic Electives See Online Course Catalog

9 th and 10 th Grade Students Must Register for 8 Classes

FRESHMAN REQUIREMENTS –9th Grade English –9th Grade NPIB / Honors English ( Approval Required ) English Options

FRESHMAN REQUIREMENTS Biology NPIB / Honors Biology (Approval Required ) Science Options

FRESHMAN REQUIREMENTS World Geo/History NPIB / Honors World Geo/History (Approval Required) Social Studies Options

FRESHMAN REQUIREMENTS Based on 8 th grade level and your math teacher’s recommendation Honors options available See flowchart in course catalog Math

FRESHMAN REQUIREMENTS PHYSICAL EDUCATION HEALTH

Please see our course catalog for available courses!

ELECTIVES FINE ARTS PRACTICAL ARTS

ELECTIVES WORLD LANGUAGES Take 2 – 4 years of the same language * Can start in 10 th grade if preferred unless in IB

Other Options to Consider: Study Hall –No credit, but a chance to do homework –Counts as one of eight blocks Teacher Aide –.25 credit –Pass / Fail grading –Do not put on course sheet; can add at beginning of semester

Geek Squad Geek Squad (MS240) –Help NHS with troubleshooting tech issues and assisting with technology. Students are evaluated on responsibility, attendance, work ethic, and completion of daily assignments. This course is for elective credit. Students will be assigned a letter grade.

Career Development Center 9 th Grade Students can apply to take the following courses –Maintenance and Light Repair (females only) –Intro to AgriScience –Beginning AutoTech –Exploration of Health Care –Culinary Arts/Chef Training I –Medical Terminology Complete a CDC application. Do NOT put CDC classes on your registration form. CDC OPEN HOUSE Wed, Feb 17 th 3:00pm to 6:00pm 1200 S. Sunset

Typical 9th grade schedule: English 1.0 Biology 1.0 World Geo / History 1.0 Math 1.0 Health.5 World Language 1.0 Physical Education1.0 Other Electives (band, choir, art…) 1.5 Total Credits 8.0

HONORS COURSE REQUIREMENTS A’s or B’s in the current core class Teacher Recommendation STUDENT MUST REQUEST THE CLASS ON THE COURSE REGISTRATION FORM AND PARENTS MUST SIGN THE FORM Make sure to circle the correct level

ACADEMIC HONORS Academic Honor Roll Academic Letter National Honor Society (11 th and 12 th grade)

NIWOT HIGH SCHOOL Athletics / Activities We encourage ALL of our students to get connected with NHS by getting involved in athletics, clubs or activities. Clubs and Activities: See NHS website Community Service Leadership

SPORTS AT THE COLLEGE LEVEL If you are planning to compete in sports at the college level, you must meet NCAA eligibility requirements. *Not all high school courses are NCAA approved. See the NHS website for more information.

PE Waivers Participation in one (1) SVVSD athletic program at the high school level =.5 credit waiver Participation in 72 hours of an appropriate, pre-approved structured and supervised physical activity during an 18 week period outside of the school district =.5 credit waiver Successfully completing two different sports, the same sport for two seasons, or a combination of the above criteria will allow students to waive a maximum of 1.0 physical education credit. The activities to waive physical education credit may be met during any of a student’s four years of high school. Whether or not a student has received a physical education waiver, they are still required to successfully complete 24.5 credits in order to earn their high school diploma. See SVVSD Board Policy IKF-R for more details PE Waivers are only for students who, due to a rigorous academic course load, can not fit a PE course into their schedule. A maximum of 2 of the 4 PE courses required for graduation can be waived when specific criteria are met. The credit from those courses are not waived, just the requirements or more credits are still required for graduation when a PE Waiver is approved.

Completing Your Registration Form Fill out Registration Form completely. All boxes should be filled. List elective requests in priority order in the boxes on the lower half of your form. Circle FOUR additional elective requests on the back of your course request form. Get a parent / guardian signature. Enter your requests on Infinite Campus through the Academic Planner. Next THURSDAY, February 11 th, bring your form back to Sunset Middle School.

Online Course Catalog Scroll by Subject

Course Descriptions Check for pre- requisites Description of course Name of course Course number A is semester one, B is semester two

Confirm your course selection by circling the class. Write in the correct math and world language request. Make sure you include full-year courses Must have parent signature! IMPORTANT: Fill out elective section completely!

Circle alternative elective choices on the back of your course request form.

Academic Planner /Online Registration  Log in to your Infinite Campus Account  Click on Academic Planner

Academic Planner /Online Registration In this field, choose “Graduation Requirements” In this field, choose “In-State” or “Out-of-State” In this field, choose the plan from the drop- down menu that best fits your plans after high school

Click on the box for each subject. Use the drop down menu to select courses. Make sure to select both semesters for full year courses

Add all courses that you’ve listed on your registration form

If you add a course for which you’ve not met the pre- requisite, it will show up in red

Saving your Academic Plan Plan will not save unless the course in red is corrected

Now that the course was corrected, the plan will save. Don’t worry about the other messages regarding Course Requirements. Just make sure that it states “Course Plan was saved” at the top

Click on the box for each subject. Use the drop down menu to select courses. Make sure to select both semesters for full year courses

Forms are due on Thursday, February 11 th Registration Form CDC Form (if applying) Remember…

PARENT NIGHT WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 10 TH 5:30 – 7:00pm NHS AUDITORIUM

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