Welcome Ironmen Class of 2023

NCHS School Counselors:

Addie Ince A-ColRyan Short Com-GJack Ratzsch H-LeJenn Giermann Li-PfKristi Chase Ph-StolJoan Fee Stom-Z and ELLsKarrin Hawkins CCRC/Post HSLaurie Beyer Admin. Asst.

We love to say “YES!”

•We are helpers•We know your children•We want them to be successful•Even though we might say “no”, we might say “yes”!•Encourage your child to see us! •Call us!

Helpful Resources--other than us

NCHS Counseling webpage

Course to Career Guide

Programs of Study

College & Career Resource Center - “CCRC”

Rather than asking “What do you need to graduate?” counselors will ask “What do you want to do for the rest of your life?” and will focus on getting you there by:

~building tangible CA PA W~identifying with a CA C U T~forming community partnerships for IN N P , JO H IN~helping students progress from high school to RE FE

“WE OL OR ER Y”

Graduation Requirements

•English 4.0 credits•Math 3.0 credits

• Algebra I

•Health/PE 3.5 credits•Social Science 2.0 credits

• US History/Civics/Constitution Test

•Science 2.0 credits•Consumer Ed 0.5 credits•Electives 9.0 credits

24 Total Credits

ENGLISH

English I or

Honors English IRecommended MAP score of 235 or

higher for Honors English

MATHEMATICS

•Pre Algebra •Algebra 1

•Geometry (Honors)•Algebra 2 (Honors)

•Honors Pre-Calculus

**Determined by 8th grade math grades/teacher recommendation

PHYSICAL EDUCATION

Drivers Ed/Swim (semester) Lifestyle Management (year long)

Foundations of Fitness (semester) Advanced Aquatics (semester)Health (semester) Water and Land Activities (semester)

Freshmen/Sophomores will take a minimum of 1 quarter of swimming

Course Birthdate GuidelinesDRV111/PHY111 Student turns 15 by July 31st, 2019

DRV102/PHY102 Student turns 15 between Aug.1, 2019-Oct. 15, 2019

DRV112/PHY112 Student turns 15 between Oct. 16, 2019-Dec. 31, 2019

Driver’s Ed Sophomore Year Student turns 15 Jan. 1, 2020—and after

HIGHLY RECOMMENDED COURSES

SCIENCE• Biology• Honors Biology

• (A in 8th grade math/science)

SOCIAL STUDIES• Regional World Studies

ELECTIVES

AGRICULTURE

• Introduction to Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources (1)

ART

• Contemporary Crafts (½)• Graphic Design I (½)• Graphic Design II (½)• Drawing & Painting I (½)• Drawing & Painting II (½)• Ceramics & Sculpture I (½)• Ceramics & Sculpture II (½)

BUSINESS

• Introduction to Business (1)• Computer Applications 1 (½)• Computer Applications 2 (½)• Office Keyboarding Apps (1)

FAMILY & CONSUMER SCIENCE

• Culinary Arts (½)• Culinary Arts II (½) • Child Development (½)• Fashion 1 (½)• Fashion 2 (½)• Lifestyle Management (1)

ELECTIVES

ELECTIVES

FOREIGN LANGUAGE

• French I (1)• French II (1) • German I (1)• German II (1)• Spanish I (1)• Spanish II (1)• Spanish for Heritage Speakers (1)

COMPUTER SCIENCE

• Computer Science Essentials (1)

ELECTIVES

MUSIC • Vocal Music (1)• Orchestra (1)• Band (1)

• Specific course determined by audition.

TECHNOLOGY

• Technology Concepts (½ or 1)• Materials Application & Processing (½ or 1)• Introduction to Engineering Design (1) • Animation & Rendering (1)

STUDY HALL or CLASS ~ Questions to Ask

• I struggle to complete homework at home

• Jobs/Activities after school fill my time

• I need to access teachers/tutors for help

• I currently have D’s/F’s

• I am interested in selective colleges

• I want to be academically competitive

• I want to take multiple electives

Take a Study Hall? Take a 7th Class?

WHAT’S NEXT?

•January 8–22 • Middle School Counselors meet with students to select their freshman

classes (using CAREERCRUISING.com)

•March 11 • Parents receive email reminder

• View a copy of course requests on Skyward.• 10 school days to make any changes.

QUESTIONS?Before spring break contact middle school counselor.

After spring break contact high school counselor.

COURSE SELECTION CHANGESMarch 22, 2019: Last day to make a change to your course selection for ALL of next school year!

Communication is KEY!

School ~ Teachers ~ Counselors ~ Online

is in!

Counselor Communication

Follow us at Normal Community Counseling Office @ironmencounseling

Follow us @IronCounseling Follow us @ccrcnchs (College & Career Counselor)

text @nchsiron to the number 81010text @nchscoll to the number 81010 (College & Career Counselor)

Counseling Office Website - https://www.unit5.org/domain/1105

Sample Schedule

Ironmen Scavenger Hunt

• Visit Department tables and the Athletic and Activities fair to find answers

• Place in box outside counseling office for chance to win NCHS t-shirt

Questions?