Normal West
Counselors
Class of 2019
Brooke Bollmann A-C
Marty Tarmann D-H
Katie Turner I-Mh
Debbie Sondgeroth
MiSe
Carrie Hoffman Sf-Z
What does a HS counselor do?
• Course selection/scheduling for students
• Career counseling, including Career Cruising
• College and vocational counseling
• Registration of new students
• Individual counseling
• Academic counseling
• Communication with parents
• Collaboration with outside agencies as needed
• Test administration
• Assist with college applications,
recommendations, and scholarships
• Group counseling
How is high school different?
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Much bigger school
Year in school is determined by credits
No teams
• 6 to 7 classes
• Teachers organized by subject
(departments)
• Different students in each class
More independence and responsibility of
student (missing assignments)
Credits determine Class
Graduation Requirements
• English
• Math
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4.0 credits
3.0 credits
Algebra 1
• Science
• Social Science
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2.0 credits
2.0 credits
US History/Constitution Test
• Health/PE
• Consumer Ed
• Electives
3.5 credits
.5 credits
9.0 credits
• Junior State Standardized Testing
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24 Total Credits
Should I Take Honors or Not??
Definition of Honors:
“Honors courses are enriched; they offer the same
material in greater depth and with a faster pace…
Honors courses emphasize critical and independent
thinking to produce creative application of ideas…
Motivation is the main quality that characterizes an
honors student.” (Wikipedia)
**Examples: Independent reading, 3-4 page essays
English
English I
or
Honors
English I
Recommended MAP
score of 235 or higher
for Honors English
MATH
Pre Algebra
Algebra 1
Geometry (Honors)
Algebra 2 (Honors)
**Determined by 8th
grade math teacher
and 8th grade class
grades
Physical Education
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Drivers Ed/Swim (Semester)
• Health (Semester)
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Foundations of Fitness (Semester)
• Advanced Aquatics
• Lifestyle Management (Year Long)
*Swim/PE (Semester) designed for students taking
drivers ed OUTSIDE of NCWHS
Course
Last Birthday Allowed
DRV101/PHY101
End of 1st Quarter – Oct.
DRV111/PHY111
End of 2nd Quarter – Dec.
DRV102/PHY102
End of 3rd Quarter – March
DRV112/PHY112
End of 4th Quarter - May
*Must pass 8 classes in
previous 2 grading periods
Highly Recommended Courses
• Science
• Biology
• Honors Biology (A in 8th grade math/science)
• Social Studies
• Regional World Studies
Level Changes
May request within 6 first weeks of
semester
• When moving down a level, must show
interventions have been utilized.
Students must fill out form that is
provided in counseling office.
• Courses with different levels:
• English
• Biology
• Math
6 versus 7courses
Course Title
Course Title
1. Algebra (.5)
1. Algebra(.5)
2. Study Hall (no credit)
2. English I (.5)
3. Health (.5)
3. Driver’s Ed/Swim (.5)
4. Regional World Studies (.5)
4. Regional World Studies (.5)
5. Biology (.5)
5. Biology (.5)
6. English 1 (.5)
6. Culinary Arts (.5)
7. French (.5)
7. French (.5)
Total: 3.0 credits earned
Total: 3.5 credits earned
A credit can only be earned for a grade of D or higher.
Course to Career Guide
How to Read the Course Description Book?
SCI 101/102 BIOLOGY I
(Yearly 1 Credit) (9, 10, 11, 12)
Students will study life and all of its complexities and interactions….
MAT 601/602 HONORS GEOMETRY
(Yearly 1 Credit) (9,10) (Honors Level)
Prerequisite: “A” in 8th grade Algebra; “A” in Algebra 1 with Teacher
recommendation
Students will enhance logical reasoning and spatial ….
ART 051/052 CONTEMPORARY CRAFTS
(Semester ½ Credit) (9,10, 11, 12)
Contemporary crafts is designed for students to learn basic art skills….
Freshmen Electives
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Agriculture
Art
Business
Family and Consumer Science
Foreign Language
Music
Technology
What’s Next?
• January 7 – Freshman Orientation
• January 6-16 – Middle School
Counselors meet with students to
select their freshman classes (USING
CAREER CRUISING)
• February 27 – Copy of course
requests will be sent home in the
mail.
Course Selection Changes
• March 20, 2015: Last day to make a
change in a student’s course
selection by completing a course
change form.
Questions???
• Before spring break contact middle
school counselor
• Questions after spring break should
be referred to high school counselor
IT’S A GREAT DAY TO
BE A
WILDCAT!!