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NEW HAMPSHIRE NEW HAMPSHIRE SCHOLARSSCHOLARS
College Ready,
Work Ready,
Ready for Life.
Administered by NHCUC:A consortium of the colleges and universities in NH
Mission:
• To motivate students, beginning in Grade 8, to complete a rigorous course of study in high school.
• To establish strong business and community partnerships to reinforce real-world relevance of these core courses
Preparing for the FuturePreparing for the Future…in high school
What is NH Scholars?
• Nationally funded program using business leaders to motivate students, beginning in 8th grade, to complete a rigorous course of study in high school
• Helps students attain skills they need in work & life
Objective:
To encourage ALL high school students to complete a defined, rigorous academic course of study.
Challenging Students
Over 70% of recent high school grads wish they had
taken more rigorous courses in high school.
Source: Achieve
New Hampshire Scholars Core Course of Study
9th Grade 10th Grade 11th Grade 12th Grade
English I English II English III English IV
Algebra I Geometry Algebra II Upper Level Math
Physical Science Biology Chemistry Physics
World History U.S. History U.S. Govt. Economics
2 years of the same Foreign Language
4-Year College4-Year College
Community College
Community College
WorkforceWorkforce
Encourages students to go above and beyond high school graduation requirements
Why become a NH Scholar?
59% Percentage of all NH students attending college immediately after high school
87% Percentage of NH Scholars attending college immediately after high school
• Free college applications to 10 New Hampshire institutions
• Merit scholarships at various colleges in New Hampshire– i.e. $12,000 annually at New England College
Benefits and Incentives
What does a NH Scholar receive?• Gold medallion at graduation
• NH Scholars foil seal on diploma• Electronic indication on transcript
Business PartnershipsCritical Component
When business & community
leaders talk… students listen!
Business “Champions” help students understand that the choices they make
today have a direct impact on their career and business success tomorrow.
• Job Shadows• Internships• Mentoring
• Presentations• Job Site Tours
What’s Next?What’s Next?
You and your parent sign the You and your parent sign the pledge sheetpledge sheet
Meet with your counselor to Meet with your counselor to develop a develop a 4-year education plan4-year education plan
ChallengeChallenge yourself every day yourself every day