Counselors

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Northville High School

Ms. Sadikot A-G

Ms. PetersonH-M

Ms. SchneiderN-Z

Class of 2020

Junior Registration Meeting

I. Registration Process and TimelinesII. Course Selections/descriptions

III. Post Secondary Planning/College SearchIV. Collegiate Athletics / NCAA

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Northville High SchoolClass of 2020 Registration for 2019-2020 school year

You received in Seminar:

• Registration packet, registration form, and transcript▫ The registration form and a print out

of course selections (seminar module) must be returned to your seminar teacher by February 27th

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• Identify your career pathway and select electives in this pathway.

•• Northville High Graduation Requirements: (Check transcript before registering to be sure

you are meeting graduation requirements.)

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Arts & Communication Business, Management, Marketing & Technology

Health Sciences Human Services

Engineering/Manufacturing & Industrial Technology

Natural Resources & Agriscience

English 4 credits (including Eng. 9, 10, 11 and a Senior English)

Math 4 credits (including Alg. 1, Geometry, & Alg. 2)

Science 3 credits (including Biology, Chemistry or Physics + 1.0 Science Elective)

Social Studies 3 credits (including U.S. History (1.0), Civics (.5), Economics (.5), World History/Geography (1.0))

World Language 2 credits (of the same world language)

Physical Education/Health .5 credit for each

Visual, Performing, & Applied Arts

1 credit (includes art, music, business, and Industrial Tech courses)

RegistrationCurriculum Days were February 13th, 14th, or 15th

➢ During this time, and the subsequent two weeks, teachers will be providing course descriptions and signatures to students.

➢ If you have any questions regarding class selection, make sure to speak with teachers. Secure teacher signatures for academic course selections or electives with prerequisites.

➢ Teachers will circle approve or disapprove on the course selection form. If they circle disapprove it means there needs to be more conversation about you taking that class or you will need to get a course waiver form from your counselor.

➢ Consider inquiring with teachers if a course you are considering has summer work to complete.

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N Registration

➢Students will input their course selections on MiStar between Friday Feb. 22nd- Tuesday Feb. 26th. Students will enter 16 courses including seminar, year long courses have A for 1st semester, B for 2nd semester. Example: English 10A and English 10B

➢Students will write alternatives on their course selection sheets but they will not enter them into Mistar.

➢Submit your signed registration form and a screen shot print out of your course selections (seminar module)to your seminar teacher by Wednesday, February, 27th 2019

○ Things you keep: Your transcript and other instruction forms○ Things you turn in: The course selection from and print our of

your mistar course selections (to your seminar teachers)

Course Selection:

• Selections made now are considered final unless classes are cancelled or full; so, make informed, wise decisions.

• Student requests determine the number of sections for courses, so if you do not register for it, you might not be able to get into the class later.

• List alternates for your elective choices on your course selection sheet. (Do not enter alternates in Mistar, we only need them listed on your course selection sheet.)

• Discuss classes with your teachers to ensure appropriate placement and that prerequisites are met & secure teacher signature for all academic and some elective courses. Only electives with prerequisites need a signature.

English Selections:Graduation Requirements: 4 Credits (including Eng. 9, Eng. 10, Eng.11 and a Senior year English)These classes are available to both 11th and 12th grade students.

Select one of the following full-year classes: • English 11/12: Creative Expressions• English 11/12: College Writing and Literature• English 11/12: Modern Thought and Literature• Honors English 11/12: College Writing and Literature• Exceptions:

▫ IB English HL – 2nd year (part 2 of a 2 year sequence)▫ AP Literature (AP Language is only 11th grade)

**Talk with your current English teacher for recommendations on class to select & secure teacher signature.

*See Course Catalog for detailed course descriptions

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English Selections (cont.):

ELECTIVE OFFERINGS (.5 credit each)***English Electives DO NOT fulfill MMC English credit

requirements for graduation.

• Debate • Drama I & II• Etymology• Intro to Journalism • Independent Studies in Literature • Speech • Yearbook (teacher recommendation) – full year

*See Course Catalog for detailed course descriptions

Math Selections:Graduation Requirements include a senior math experience

For example:If you are currently in Algebra 2 ---register for Pre-Calculus, **IB Math Studies

SL, **AP Statistics, Financial Literacy If you are currently in Pre-Calculus --- register for **AP Calculus, **IB Math SL

Yr 2, **AP Statistics, **IB Math Studies SL, Financial Literacy

Refer to the Course Catalog for Flow Chart and help in sequencing. Other classes that also count as Senior Math : Accounting, AP Computer Science, 2nd year LCTC.

**Sequences listed above are not for everyone - especially transfer students. Verify sequence and prerequisites with the Course Catalog, your teacher and counselors to ensure proper placement. Some courses can double as an elective (e.g. AP Statistics)

Speak to your math teacher for a recommendation & secure teacher signature.

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Science Selections:Graduation Requirements: 3 Credits including Biology (1.0) and Chemistry (1.0)

OR Physics (1.0) + Science Electives (1.0).

Two Semester (1.0) Classes• See Course Catalog for listings and prerequisites

One Semester (.5) Classes:• Astronomy and Meteorology • Geology• Michigan Natural Resources (Not recommended for students

who are in AP Environmental Science)• Human Biology (Prerequisite: Biology)

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Science Selections (Cont.)

AP Classes and IB Courses:• AP Biology• AP Physics C *See prerequisites for each and talk with• AP Chemistry your current science teacher.• AP Environmental Science• Honors Human Anatomy• IB Chemistry HL (Yr 2)• IB Biology HL (Yr 2)• IB Sports, Exercise, and Health Science

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Social Studies Selections:Graduation Requirements: 3 Credits including U.S. History (1.0), Civics

(.5), Economics (.5), and World History/Geography (1.0)

AP Courses & IB Courses: (See prerequisites in the handbook)• AP European History• AP United States History• AP Economics (macro & micro economics)• AP Government & Politics• AP Psychology• AP World History • IB History (1 yr SL or 2 yr HL)• IB Psychology (SL)

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Social Studies Elective Selections:There are many other choices for students not interested in AP

classes. Courses have been divided up into even and odd year offerings.

Elective Offerings (Even year 2019-20)● 20th Century Wars● Big History● Social Psychology● Mythology

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Language Acquisition Selections:Graduation Requirements: 2 Years of the same World Language World Language Pathways: Level 1- Level 2 – Level 3 – Level 4

New for 2019-2020 is IB Mandarin ***After Level 3 students can choose AP or IB courses.

AP Courses & IB Courses are a two-year commitment

Elective Offerings:Etymology and Language Studies

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2-YEAR COMMITMENT

IB 1 (SL/HL)

IB 2(SL/HL)

AP

Business and Applied Tech Selections:There are many courses available; check prerequisites carefully.

Business: Accounting I, II, III, IV, Principles of Business, Beyond High School, Study Skills/Notetaking, Business & Criminal Law, Business & Personal Law, Marketing: Applications, Marketing: Entrepreneurship, Marketing: Store Operations I, Marketing: Store Operations II

Computer: Business Tech I, Business Tech II, Computer Graphics, Web Dev & Design, MultiMedia Lab I & II (broadcasting)

Programing: Visual Basic, Adv Programming (C++), AP Computer Science, AP Computer Science Principles

STEM & Engineering: PLTW Introduction to Engineering Design, PLTW Principles of Engineering, CAD Engineering I, PLTW Civil Engineering and Architecture, Applied Engineering, NEW Course: PLTW Engineering Design & Development

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Business Selections (Continued):Internships

• Must have transportation to and from internship• Must work a minimum of 4 hours a week• Internship must be unpaid• Must attend class meetings• Must adhere to the withdrawal policy• Must consider possible after school conflicts

Work-based Learning: Co-Op• Must have transportation to and from job• Must work a minimum of 10 hours and a maximum of 20 hours a

week• Must submit weekly timesheets and pay stubs• Must have a job before school starts and maintain the same job

throughout the semester

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Family and Consumer Sciences:•Food for Thought

•Celebrations: (Prerequisite: Food for Thought)

•Parenting Decisions

Other Elective Option•Peer to Peer Links

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Art & Music Elective Selections:There is a wide range of courses – please check the course catalog. Advanced options may require teacher permission or an audition so please check prerequisites.

Advanced selections:● Art Studio Courses● AP Studio Art● IB Visual Art (SL /HL)● Chamber Choir● Jazz Ensemble 2

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Physical Education & Health:There is a variety of courses that will be available depending on registration numbers.

Health (AB) or Health (AO) - Required● Health AB: Abstinence based (includes risk reduction strategies) ● Health AO: Abstinence only (does not include risk reduction

strategies)

Gym classes with the following prerequisites: previous gym credit and 12th grade status

● Recreation● Coaching, Leadership and OfficiatingGym classes that can be repeated:

● Physical Conditioning ● Advanced Conditioning ● Advanced Swim

Livonia Career Technical Center (LCTC)If you are interested in one of the technical fields below, read the course

catalog & see your counselor for more information.

LCTC was here during all three lunches on February 21st.Applications are in Counseling Lobby. Submit with NHS

Registration materials. Registration Deadline is February 27th.

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Arts & Communications

Business, Management,

Marketing, and Technology

Engineering, Manufacturing, &

Industrial Technology

Information Technology

HealthSciences

Hospitality & Tourism

Law, Public Safety, Corrections &

Security

LCTC Program Options

• Graphic Design 1 • Digital Illustration• Fashion Merchandising 1 & 2• Health Care Foundations• Advanced Medicine• Pre-Nursing/Pre-Medicine• Sports Medicine• Hospitality Management 1 & 2• Construction Trades 1 & 2• Automotive Technology 1 & 2• Engineering Technology• Internet Engineering• Mobile Applications and Game Development• Animation and Web Design 1 & 2• Computer Repair/Computer Security• Criminal Justice Technology

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➢ Make sure you speak with your parents & counselor when considering if an LCTC program is right for you.

➢ Senior English and Algebra 2 options are available in-seat

➢ Limited availability – first come first serve.

➢ Visit the LCTC website or the Center itself for more information.

➢ Listen for informational opportunities from Ms. Manoogian during registration.

➢ Application due February 27th. Make sure the application is attached to NHS Course Registration Form.

Considering and AP or an IB Course?

• Colleges want to know that you are challenging yourself.• Most universities expect students to complete 4 years of each of the following

academics: math, social studies, English, and science. This can be standard level OR Honors/AP level.

• Talk with AP & IB teachers to understand the content and rigor of the course: (Remember that these are college level classes so balance your schedule realistically and consider your extracurricular commitments!

▪ English: Mr. Cronin, Mr. Stetson, Ms. Couchman, Ms. Besco, Ms. Long ▪ Science: Mr. Silak, Ms. Bolakowski, Ms. Nelson, and Mr. Szukaitis, Ms.

Obrigkeit, Ms. Dicken, & Ms. Stendardo ▪ Math: Mr. Schembri, Mr. Kinney, Ms. Apostolovski, Ms. Stawasz, Mr. Minard, Ms. Pheiffer, & Ms. Besek▪ Social Studies: Mr. Cislo, Ms. Correll, Ms. Kreitman, Mr. Ford, Mr. Ortopan, &

Mr. Turner▪ Foreign Language: Mr. Long, & Ms. LaRocca▪ Art: Mr. Balcoff & Ms. Miller▪ Music: Ms. Richert Business: Ms. Sclater

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So you are thinking about taking your first AP class?

AP teachers recommend from experience the following student traits that are necessary for success in an AP class at NHS. Please self-reflect and consider...

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Personal Traits:● Self-motivated● Reading text for understanding● Strong written skills● Critical Thinking● Proactive in seeking help/getting questions answered● Class engagement/participation● Proactive in communicating with teachers● Willingness to be a contributing group member for

projects/labs● Willingness to challenge yourself and have realistic

expectations● Strong test scores● Intention of taking the AP Exam in May● Can handle the rigor of a college class

Additional points to consider:

● Your entire schedule load. Ask yourself not just can you handle a specific AP class, but can you balance/handle the entire rigor of the schedule you are selecting? ○ We have seen many students struggle in classes because

they jump from an on-level schedule to multiple Honors/AP/IB classes and cannot manage all of the expectations at once

● The majority of the grade earned in an AP class is based on tests and projects/labs. Ask yourself how your grades have been determined in previous classes? Recognize that HW, classwork, and extra credit are NOT large parts of an earned grade in an AP class.

Dual Enrollment (for college classes)

Must meet the following requirements:1. Available to students in grades 9 - 122. Must be proficient (as indicated by standardized testing) in core

subject areas3. Must be enrolled in at least one high school class and the college

class(es)4. The college course must not be a hobby or craft or in the area of

physical education, theology, divinity or religious education5. The college course must not be a “continuing education/lifelong

learning” class

*Dual enrollment requires counselor and administrative approval.

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Online Courses• Registration deadline for 2018-19 online courses is

February 28, 2018 – submit paperwork along with your course registration.

• This is the only time to sign up for online courses for this school year. There will not be two separate deadlines.

• In-seat options will not be available if you register for an online class.

• If you are approved for courses, course selections are final. Choose wisely; no changes.

• Online course information and registration forms became available on February 14, 2018 here

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Junior College Planning is Underway!

● If you missed the January 10th College Planning 101 presentation you may view it here.

● Small Group Junior College Planning Meetings are happening now. ○ The next one will be Monday, February 25 in Room 214

from 7:45 a.m. to 8:20 a.m. Please sign up at the link below if interested: Sign up for the February 25 meeting

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Naviance is now available for NHS StudentsNaviance is a multipurpose tool that allows us to assist you in your career and college planning.

Class of 2020 Naviance Seminar Modules for 3rd quarter

• Game Plan• Research 1 career, watch Road Trip Nation & write a journal

entry

Students will use their MiStar student ID & password to log into Naviance.

NHS Naviance Homepage

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Metro Detroit National College FairSuburban Collection Showplace

Wednesday, April 24, 2019: 8:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

&6:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m.

To find out more click here

Paying for CollegeIt’s never too early to think about cost:Currently, only 274 out of 607 Seniors have completed the FAFSA: Free Application for Federal Student Aid

Quick Links: 2019-20 FAFSA WorksheetFAFSA4caster

FAFSA4caster is for anyone who is not yet ready to submit a FAFSA form—it’s recommended for high

school juniors, and even as early as middle school. Parents of younger students can use FAFSA4caster to

receive early estimates, create scenarios based on future earnings, and then establish college funding

strategies. Adult students also can use FAFSA4caster to get an idea of what aid they might receive.

Save the Date: How to Pay for College Night- FAFSA information and more! March 18th 2019 6:30

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IV. National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

If you are considering competing in Athletics at the college level (Division I or II) you must:

• Satisfy the requirements of the NCAA by successfully completing 16 specific core classes (see our handbook and the NCAA Eligibility Center website www.ncaaclearinghouse.net for approved courses).

• Register with the NCAA at the above website during your junior year ($50.00 registration fee)

• Send ACT/SAT scores directly from the testing center to the NCAA Clearinghouse (code to use on the ACT: 9999).

Visit their website for more information.

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Summer School 2019

• Registration dates: TBD - but usually the month of May

• There will be a Mandatory Parent Meeting held in May

• Course offerings are online courses (with the exception of a few in-seat), which consist of a final exam on the premises during specified time, chosen during the registration process.

• Summer School Link (2019 update coming soon): NPS Summer School

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Appointment with counselors

• Students should speak with teachers first!• Counselors will meet with all students the week of

March 11th to review course selections• Students can also schedule an appointment prior to

March 4th with his/her counselor: ▫ Through the NHS Counselor Appointments Page ▫ By stopping by to see his/her counselor during

drop-in hours.▫ By scheduling an appointment through Ms. Purcell at

the Counseling Office Front Desk.

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Monday Ms. Schultz

Tuesday Ms. Smyth

Wednesday Ms. Schneider

Thursday Ms. Sadikot/Peterson

Friday Ms. Manoogian

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Utilize the lunchtime Counseling Drop-in hours to help get quick questions answered!