Welcome

Del Norte Nighthawks

Class of 2021!

Del Norte High School Counseling Department

Counselors

Mrs. Kihneman: A-Ed

Mr. Roty: Ee-La

Mr. Eveleth: Lb-Ra

Mrs. Marron: Rb-Z

Mrs. Marcotte, Intervention

Mrs. Johnson, Intern

Guidance Technician

Ms. Robinson

Mrs. Sutherland

Mrs. Shetter

Nighthawk Welcome

High School

Graduation Requirements

A minimum of 230 credits in the following subject areas

English: 40 credits

Social Science: 30 credits

World History, US History, Civics/Econ

Science: 20 credits One year life science + one year

physical science

Mathematics: 20 credits Integrated Math 1a-1b & 2a-2b

PE & Health: 20 PE/5 Health

credits (ENS 1-2-3 + 2 trimesters

additional PE)

Fine Art or Foreign Lang:

5 credits

Fine Art: 5 credits

Electives: 85 credits

High School vs. Four-year College

HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION

Social Science: 30 credits, World History, US History, Civics/Economics

English: 40 credits

Mathematics: 20 credits, Integrated Math 1a-1b, 2a-2b

Science: 20 credits, One year life science + one year physical science

Fine Art or Foreign Lang: 5 credits

Fine Art: 5 credits

PE, Health,

Passing grade is D or better

UC/CSU A-G REQUIREMENTS

A Social Science 2 years, World History & US History

B English 4 years

C Mathematics3 years (recommend 4+) including Integrated Math 1a-1b, 2a-2b, 3a-3b

D Lab Science 2 years (recommend 3+) one year life science & one year physical science

E Foreign Language 2 years same language (recommend 3+)

F Visual & Performing Art

1 year (two trimesters) of same class

G College-Prep Elective 1 year

Grades must be C’s or better

Sample 9th Grade Schedule at “Traditional”

High SchoolPeriod Semester 1 Semester 2

1 HS English 1 HS English 2

2 Integrated Math 1a Integrated Math 1b

3 Freshman PE 1 Freshman PE 2

4 Health Ceramics 1

5 Spanish 1 Spanish 2

6 Biology 1 Biology 2

5 credits per passing class semester X 12 class semesters = 60 possible credits

Trimester vs. Traditional Semester

Trimester allows flexibility

◦ 4 or 5 classes/trimester

◦ 4 classes + off-roll period (all 4 years)

Equals same course load as “traditional semester”

Can still fit in all HS graduation & college requirements

◦ 5 classes/trimester

Extra/heavier academic load

Opportunity to explore or fit in-depth area of interest

Great for athletes to take off roll

Band, ASB, Yearbook, etc. fit well as 5th class

Off Roll

What is it?

“Off Roll” is a time in the student’s day when they are not enrolled in a class.

Students who are passing their courses can choose up to one off roll period per trimester.

◦ 1st Period Off Roll = Any 9th Grade Student

◦ 5th Period Off Roll = 9th Grade Students who earn a 3.0 GPA or above in their previous grading period

Sample 9th Grade Schedule at Del Norte

Period Trimester 1 Trimester 2 Trimester 3

1 HS English 1 Off-roll or elective Off-roll or elective

2 Integrated Math 1a Biology 2 Integrated Math 2a

3 ENS 1 Integrated Math 1b ENS 3

4 Spanish 1/Chinese1

or other elective

ENS 2 Spanish 3/Chinese 3

or other elective

5 Biology 1 Spanish 2/Chinese2

or other elective

HS English 2

Sample 9th Grade Schedule at Del Norte

(Band, Orchestra or other yearlong elective class)

Period Trimester 1 Trimester 2 Trimester 3

1 Honors English 1 Biology 1 Honors English 2

2 Integrated Math 2A Spanish 4 Trigonometry

3 ENS 1 ENS 2 Biology 2

4 Concert Band or

Orchestra

Concert Band or

Orchestra

Concert Band or

Orchestra

5 Spanish 3 Integrated Math 2B ENS 3

“A” History/Social Science

“B” English

“C” Mathematics

“D” Laboratory Science

“E” Language Other Than English

Electives

DNHS Course Offerings are listed on front and back side of CRF form

◦ World Languages

◦ Fine Art Electives

◦ Electives

◦ Off-Roll

Physical Education

Select one of the following:◦ ENS 1-2-3

◦ Marching PE and ENS 2-1

◦ Marching PE Tall Flags and ENS 2-1

Step #1:Read all

instructions

Step #2:Select

classes and check boxes

Step #3: Enter number

of classes

Step #4:Required

signatures & Contact

information

Important!Total number of

classes (including any off roll) must

total 15

Example of CRF Front

Teacher initials next to course

selections.

Example of CRF Back

Total classes = 15!

Be sure to list

alternative selections

for electives

Online Registrationhttps://myplan.powayusd.com

Online Registrationhttps://myplan.powayusd.com

Use student

Novell Login

Online Registrationhttps://myplan.powayusd.com

Online Registrationhttps://myplan.powayusd.com

HAVE YOUR COMPLETED CRF & INSTRUCTION SHEET

WITH YOU TO ENTER COURSES ONLINE.

BE SURE TO ENTER COURSE NUMBERS FROM YOUR CRF

TOTAL OF 15 CLASSES, INCLUDING OFF ROLL

PLEASE SELECT ALTERNATE ELECTIVES!!

Course Request InstructionsDEADLINE:

After completing Steps 1 & 2:

• Turn in CRF to your teacher on or before:

March 31st

• Must include:

CRF form with required signatures

A print screen copy of your online course selection

Resources & tools to help with selection process

Handouts you are taking home today

http://delnortenighthawks.com, Counseling website, Course Request – Incoming 9th tab

Forms, handouts

Course Catalog

Important Dates/Times

Include PUSD Graduation Requirement & College Prep classes when choosing courses

www.delnortenighthawks.com

Strategies for School Success

Come to school everyday and on time

Use a planner in class & at home.

Do all assignments & study for tests

Tutorial: Mon/Wed/Thurs 3:02 – 3:32 p.m.

◦ Ask teachers for extra help

◦ Work on group project or form a study group

Check Synergy/My Plan at least weekly

Communicate with teachers

Get involved – join clubs, sports, attend events

Challenge yourself but don’t take too heavy of a load and be careful not to over-commit

Take care of yourself; eat right & get enough sleep

See your school counselor

Seeing your Counselor

Grades slipping, need extra help

Course load, course choices

Having difficulty in or out of school

Questions on high school or college requirements

College searches & application process

Career exploration

Need someone to talk to

Important Dates Night at the Museum

Tuesday, February 28th

6:00-7:30 pm

Del Norte High School

• 8th Grade Information Night

Tuesday, March 14th

5:00–7:20 pm

Del Norte High School

• 8th Grade CRF Parent Q&A Drop-In

March 20th and 22nd

2:00 – 4:30 pm

DNHS Staff Lounge

Please drop-in if you have additional CRF questions

• CRF forms due Friday, March 31st

Please visit our website often

www.DelNorteNighthawks.com