Welcome to the Class of 2019
Informational Night
I.
Welcome & Introductions
Administrator Assignments
Katy Dinkelmann
A-Ha
Charles LaClear
Hb-O
Robert Baker
P-Z
Nicole Carter, Principal
II.
III.
Counselor Assignments
Michael Zelinski
A-C, X, Y, Z
Erin Boedeker
D-H
Sarah Lephart
I-N, W
Andrea Tobis
O-R
Lori Ultch
S-V
High School Programs & Opportunities
a. Communications
b. Scheduling
c. Graduation Requirements & Transcript Info
d. Transitions to the High School
e. Support Programs
f. Additional Academic Opportunities
g. Getting Involved
Question & Answer Session
a. Counselors will answer questions for 15 minutes.
b. Thank you in advance for your adherence to this timeline.
Thank you for taking the time to attend this important informational meeting!
We look forward to working with your student!
Novi High School Graduation Requirements
Developing Each Student’s Potential with a World Class Education
High School Graduation Requirements
4
English Credits
1 – Ninth Grade English
1 – Tenth Grade English
1 – Eleventh Grade English, AP English Language & Composition, or IB English HL1
1 – Twelfth Grade English. AP English Literature & Composition, AP English Language
& Composition, or IB English HL 2
3
Social Studies Credits
1 – United States History: 1877 – Present or AP US History (anytime after 9th grade)
1 – Civics & Economics
1 – World History, IB World History SL/HL 1 or AP European History
4
Mathematics Credits
1 – Algebra I
1 – Geometry or Honors Geometry
1 (2) – Algebra II, Honors Algebra II, or Algebra IIA and IIB
1 – Additional math or math-related course in final year of high school
 If pre-algebra is taken in 9th grade then Algebra 2 will fulfill the senior math credit.
3
Science Credits
1 – Biology
2 – Earth Science, Chemistry, or Physics (must complete 2 of these courses)
 AP or IB courses may substitute the regular coursework
.5
Physical Education Credits
.5
Health Credits
1
Visual, Performing or Applied Arts (VPA) Credit
2
World Language (language other than English)
4
Additional Elective Credits
22 credits required for graduation
Four Year Calendar: Preparing for College
Freshman Year
 Maintain college preparatory schedule (Math, Science, English, Social Studies and World Language) and good grades.
 Consider taking the PSAT as a practice for the SAT.
 Research available career and college materials in Media Center, the Student Service Center and online.
 Visit college campuses if opportunity presents itself.
 Consider volunteer opportunities.
 Get involved at Novi High School: clubs, sports, fine arts, leadership, activities, etc.
 Attend meetings with college representatives who visit Novi High School.
 Check your school e-mail regularly for college-related updates.
Sophomore Year
 Maintain college preparatory schedule and good grades.
 Consider taking the PSAT as a practice for the SAT.
 Continue to research and visit colleges as time permits.
 Attend meetings with college representatives who visit Novi High School.
 Continue to take advantage of opportunities to volunteer.
 Stay involved in school extra-curricular activities.
 Check your school e-mail regularly for college-related updates.
 Students planning to play college athletics must become eligible through the NCAA. See Mrs. Ultch for more information, and plan to attend the annual NCAA
meeting.
 Attend national college fair in the spring.
Junior Year
 Maintain college preparatory schedule and good grades.
 Attend meetings with college representatives who visit Novi High School.
 Sign up for test preparation workshop, if desired.
 Take the PSAT in October (National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test).
 Register for ACT and/or SAT to be taken in the winter or spring.
 Take the Michigan Merit Exam (MME) at school in March (includes ACT).
 Re-take the ACT in April or June if better score is desired.
 Continue research of career/college options.
 Visit college campuses during summer.
 Continue to look for ways to be involved and be a leader on campus at Novi High School.
 Create a resume/list of activities.
 Check your school e-mail regularly for college-related updates.
 Students planning to play college athletics must become eligible through the NCAA. See Mrs. Ultch for more information, and plan to attend the annualmeeting.
 Meet with counselor for scheduled Junior/Senior Meeting in May/June.
Senior Year
FALL
 Check your school e-mail regularly for college-related updates.
 Review Senior Newsletter for updates relating to college admissions.
 Register for and take the fall ACT or SAT if unsatisfied with previous score.
 Attend meetings with college representatives who visit Novi High School.
 Apply online to the college of your choice or sign up for on-site admissions.
 Research scholarship opportunities; apply before deadlines.
 Ask teachers for letters of recommendation if college applications require them.
 Schedule visits to colleges; many colleges have special fall visiting days for high school students.
 Students planning to play college athletics must become eligible through the NCAA. See Mrs. Ultch for more information, and plan to attend the annual NCAA meeting.
 Attend financial aid night at Novi High School.
WINTER
 Apply for local scholarships in December; forms available online (follow the Local Scholarships link on the Counseling/Student Services page).
 File the FAFSA online between January 1 and March 1 at www.fafsa.gov.edu.
 Attend financial aid workshops/College Goal Sunday.
 Submit completed financial aid forms to the appropriate colleges/agencies by February 15.
 Continue to research scholarship opportunities and apply before deadlines.
 Inform counselor if college has requested your seventh semester grades.
 Review the Counseling Financial Aid Newsletter (on the Counseling/Student Services website and e-mailed to seniors).
SPRING
 Decide which college to attend; pay deposit if you have not already done so.
 Notify any colleges you do not plan to attend.
 Notify the Student Service Center of your decision by May 15, and your senior transcript will be sent automatically.
Checklist for Success at Novi High School
□ Take school seriously! This is your future, and every grade you earn counts!
□ Use technology appropriately.
□ Be organized.
□ You must learn to ask questions and for help when needed.
□ Be respectful and responsible.
□ Learn to advocate for yourself. Make school a priority and strive to do your very best at
all times.
□ Be present and on time.
□ Get involved!
□ Get informed. Refer to your student handbook and the high school website to stay
connected with what is going on at the high school.
□ Set goals.
□ Work hard.
□ Stay on track for graduation by studying and completing homework assignments.
□ Never give up.
□ Don’t give into peer pressure.
□ Don’t be afraid. The best is yet to come.