NORTHWOOD HIGH SCHOOL

2019 – 2020

New Student Handbook

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Nondiscrimination Statement The Irvine Unified School District is committed to equal opportunity for all individuals in education. District programs and activities including membership in student clubs shall be free from discrimination based on race, color, ancestry, nationality, ethnic group identification, immigration status, age, religion, actual or potential parental, family, or marital status, or the exclusion of any person because of pregnancy or related conditions, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, or genetic information; the perception of one or more of such characteristics; or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. The District does not discriminate in enrollment in or access to any of the activities and programs available. Admission to these programs is based on age appropriateness, class space, interest, aptitude, and prerequisite coursework where applicable. The lack of English skills shall not be a barrier to admission to or participation in the District’s activities and programs. The Irvine Unified School District also does not discriminate in its hiring or employment practices.* *The full Nondiscrimination statement can be found at iusd.org and Board Policy 5145.5

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Counselor/TA Breakdown.………………………………....……………………………………….…..…3

TA vs. Counselor…………………………………………….………………………………………………..…4

Odd/Even Calendar………………………………………..…………………………………………………..5

Bell Schedule……………………………………………………………………………………………….……..6

School Map………………………………………………………………………………………………….……..7

Getting Set Up……………………………………………………………………………………………….……8

Get Involved………………………………………………………………………………………………….……9

Resources…………………………………………………………………………………………………...…….10

Important Dates………………………………………………………………………………………………..11

How to Set Up Parent Portal………………………………………………………………….…………..12

How to Set up Canvas………………………………………………………………………………….…….15

Naviance………………………………………………………………………………………………………...…16

Google Apps for Education (GAFE)…………………………………………………………………….18

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TA/COUNSELOR BREAKDOWN

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TA vs. COUNSELOR

As an NHS student, you will have one Teacher Advisor (also known as TA) and one counselor who will stay with you for all 4 years of high school. Your TA and counselor serve as a course of support for you and work together to help promote your overall success. Below, you will find the different roles and responsibilities for your TA and your counselor.

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2019-20 ODD EVEN CALENDAR

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BELL SCHEDULE

For all other NHS bell schedules, please visit northwoodhigh.iusd.org About Bell Schedules

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CHECKLIST: GETTING SET UP

Meet with a counselor and get class schedule Go to the Media Center and get textbooks (class schedule needed) While at Media Center, get your NHS log-in information to access computers on campus On a Wednesday morning (8-9am), go to the Student Activities Center (SAC) to get your Northwood

photo ID card Lunch: If you haven’t done so already and you would like to set up a payment system to purchase lunch

at school, please visit iusd.org/department/nutrition-services and click on “Payment Methods” o If you think you may qualify for free & reduced lunch prices, please visit

iusd.org/department/nutrition-services and click on “Free & Reduced Price Meals” and see your counselor for additional resources

If enrolled in a PE class: On your first day of class, please talk to your teacher and ask what items are needed (all items can be purchased at the SAC)

Purchase NHS Planner (Recommended): Can be purchased at the SAC or the NHS Webstore Practice Exams (Recommended): If appropriate, sign up ASAP at the SAC or the NHS Webstore

o November 16, 2019: Princeton Review Practice SAT/ACT (available to grades 9-11) o March 14, 2020: Princeton Review Practice SAT/ACT (available to grades 9-11)

Set up Parent Portal Account (See page 12 for instructions)

Set up Canvas Account (See page 15 for instructions) Set up Naviance Account (See page 16 for instructions)

Please see your counselor if you have any issues/questions completing any of the items above.

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GET INVOLVED!

NHS Athletics

Fall Sports Winter Sports Spring Sports

Boys & Girls Cross Country* Girls Tennis*

Girls Volleyball* Girls Golf*

Boys Water Polo Football

Pep Squad*

Girls Basketball* Boys Basketball*

Boys Soccer* Girls Soccer*

Girls Water Polo Wrestling

Boys & Girls Track and Field* Boys & Girls Swimming*

Softball* Baseball*

Boys Golf* Boys Tennis*

Boys Volleyball* Boys & Girls Lacrosse*

*Tryouts required

Questions? Visit Northwoodhigh.org Athletics or contact Athletic Directors Brandon Emery (brandonemery@iusd.org) or Sierra Wang (sierrawang@iusd.org)

NHS Clubs

NHS offers roughly 90 clubs covering a variety of student interests, including:

Amnesty International Habitat for Humanity Pink Ribbon Club Astronomy Club Inklings Red Cross

Chess Club Mock Trial Speech and Debate Eat International Model United Nations Yoga and Pilates Engineering Club Operation Smile Youth Action Team

For a full list of NHS clubs, visit northwoodhigh.iusd.org/students/asb/clubs

Questions? Contact Activities Director Zeff Dena at: zeffdena@iusd.org

Visual & Performing Arts and Other Electives

Art Drama Orchestra Tech Staff Choir Engineering Peer Tutoring Video Production Culinary Arts Leadership/ ASB Photography Yearbook Dance Newspaper Speech & Debate And more…

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RESOURCES

NHS website: northwoodhigh.iusd.org

o Get up-to-date info on Northwood news and events o Get access to bell schedules, club directory, staff directory, athletics, PTSA info, and more

Counseling o Available for academic, college and career and social/emotional support o Available for walk-ins before and after school, during breaks, lunch and tutorial o Longer appointments available (schedule with counselor via email or in person) o Long line? Schedule an appointment or fill out “Request to see Counselor” form o Parents: To meet with your student’s counselor, please schedule an appointment with the counselor

beforehand via email or phone o Counseling website: nhscounseling.com

Program of Studies: List of all NHS courses with pre-requisites for each course

College and Career Center, Room 1034 o Mrs. Smith: College and Career Coordinator, Scholarship Chair and ROP Coordinator o College information, college and career presentations and weekly College and Career Newsletter o Work permit and work opportunities o Volunteer opportunities o Scholarship information o ROP information and registration

After-School Tutor Center: Monday – Thursday, 2-3 pm, Room 1105 o Free drop-in and one-on-one tutoring available o See your counselor for more information about one-on-one tutoring

Tutorial: Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9:45 – 10:20 a.m. o Opportunity to meet with teachers, get help and ask questions o Ideally, should not be a time to work on homework

Project Success o Personal/social support in a group setting o See your counselor for more information

Parent Portal: Online Student Information System o To set up account, see page 12 for instructions

Canvas: Course Management System o To set up account, see page 15 for instructions

Naviance: College and Career Research Tool o See page 16 for more information

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2019-20 IMPORTANT DATES

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August 14, 2019: Freshman Parent Night

August 22, 2019: First day of school

August 22 & 23, 2019: Schedule change days

September 4, 2019: Back to School Night

September 5, 2019: Fall semester last day to add a course

September 12, 2019: Fall semester last day to drop a course without a W on transcript

October 15 - 18, 2019: Fall conference week

October 29, 2019: Well Balanced Student Night

October 31, 2019: State of the Student

November 16, 2019: Princeton Review Practice SAT/ ACT (available to 9th, 10th and 11th graders)

December 17 - 20, 2019: Fall finals week

December 23, 2019 - January 3, 2020: Winter Break

January 16, 2020: End of fall semester

January 22, 2020: First day of Spring semester

February 5, 2020: Spring semester last day to add a course

February 12, 2020: Spring semester last day to drop a course without a W on transcript

March 14, 2020: Princeton Review Practice SAT/ACT (available to 9th, 10th, and 11th graders)

March 30 – April 3, 2020: Spring Break

April 27 – May 1, 2020: Spring conference week

June 2 – 5, 2020: Spring finals week

June 5, 2020: Last day of school

9th August 14, 2019: New to Northwood Parent Night

Fall 2019: Freshman Class Presentations

October 16, 2019: PSAT 9

November 16, 2019: Princeton Review Practice SAT/ACT

March 14, 2020: Princeton Review Practice SAT/ACT

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October 16, 2019: Pre-ACT

October 23, 2019: Sophomore Family Morning

November 2019 – April 2020: Sophomore conferences

November 16, 2019: Princeton Review Practice SAT/ACT

March 14, 2020: Princeton Review Practice SAT/ACT

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October 16, 2019: PSAT/NMSQT

November 16, 2019: Princeton Review Practice SAT/ACT

February 12, 2020: Junior Family Night (in-state college presentations)

February 26, 2020: RACC Night (out-of-state college presentations followed by mini college fair)

March 14, 2020: Princeton Review Practice SAT/ACT

Spring 2020: Junior Group Presentations

May 27, 2020: College Application Workshop

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September 11, 2019: Common Application Workshop

September 25, 2019: UC/CSU Application Workshop

September 26, 2019: Financial Aid Night

October 1, 2019: Community College Workshop

November 26, 2019: Last day for senior conferences for counselor letters of recommendation

March 10, 2020: Senior Meeting

May 29 & June 1, 2020: Senior Finals

June 4, 2020: Graduation

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CREATING AN ACCOUNT ON AERIES PARENT PORTAL

Parent Portal is an online student information system that provides students and parents access to a student’s academic information, such as classes, current grades, transcript, and attendance. We recommend that both student and parent access Parent Portal on a regular basis to keep track of the student’s academic progress.

STEP 1: Go to www.northwoodhigh.org and click on the icon on the left hand side of

the website. On the login page, click on “Create New Account” then select account type: either “Parent” or “Student” and click “Next.”

STEP 2: Type in your email address and enter in a password (make sure you remember the password for

future login). Then click the “Next” button.

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STEP 3: You will receive an email similar to the one below from donotreply@iusd.org. Take note of the

Email Code at the bottom of the email and then click on the "Confirm This Email Address” link.

STEP 4: You will be redirected to the Parent Portal website for Email Verification. Type in your email address

and the email code found in the email above then click “Accept.” Then click on “Return to Login Page.”

STEP 5: On the login page, enter in your email address, click “Next” then your password. On the Student

Verification screen, enter in the following information then click “Next”:

Student’s Permanent ID Number: This is the 9-digit ID number on the student’s class schedule

Student’s Home Telephone Number: The number we have for you in our system

Verification Code: This is a 10-digit alpha-numeric code (different from email code in Step 3) that was emailed to you by the district upon registration to IUSD. See your counselor if you’re unable to retrieve this code.

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STEP 6: Click on your name then hit the “Next” button. This will make sure that the email address you

supplied for the Parent Portal login is the same email address that we have on file for you.

STEP 7: Your Parent Portal account is now set up. If you need to add another student to your account, click

on the “Add Another Student to your Account” button and follow the instructions.

If you have any questions or issues, please see your counselor or email MyIUSD@iusd.org for assistance.

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Naviance is a web-based service designed especially for students, counselors and parents. It is a comprehensive website that you can use to help make decisions about courses, colleges, and careers. Your Naviance portal also provides up-to-date information regarding college admission and data that is specific to our school. It also lets us share information with you about upcoming meetings, news, events and web resources for college and career information.

Logging in to Naviance

1. Go to the www.northwoodhigh.org and click on the Naviance logo on the left hand side. 2. On the log-in page for Naviance enter your Northwood log-in info (username and password are the

same as your username and password for your Northwood account). 3. Go to the ABOUT ME tab. Under “Official Things,” click on Profile. You can double check information.

PLEASE ADD YOUR EMAIL ADDRESS. Click on the pencil and type it in twice to confirm.

Here is a list of activities you can do on Naviance:

Feature Description How to Access

Career Interest profiler A career interest survey. Use the results to explore suggested occupations; examine the education, training, and skills required; as well as wages typical for these occupations.

The information is also useful when exploring possible college majors.

1. Click the Careers tab 2. Click the Career Interest

Inventory hyperlink under the What are My Interests? section

College Super Match Set search criteria to yield a list of colleges to explore. Save your search to access/modify.

Click on the various tabs of individual college profiles to learn more about financial aid, majors and degrees, and campus life.

Add colleges you are interested in to your My Colleges list for future reference.

1. Click on the Colleges tab 2. Click the College

Supermatch hyperlink under the College Research section

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Feature Description How to Access

Do What You Are Completion of the assessment will generate a report that will provide you with important information about your personal characteristics.

You will learn about careers that are

matched to you, your personal

strengths and blindspots, how you

negotiate in your daily life, and a

host of other useful information.

1. Click the About Me tab 2. Click the Do What You Are

hyperlink under the My Assessments section

College Match Allows you to use historical GPA and test score info to match you with colleges that you may want to explore further (please remember that there are many factors that affect college admissions – this is just a tool to help you look at other potential colleges to consider).

1. Click on the Colleges tab 2. Click the College Match

hyperlink under the College Research section

Scholarship List College and local organization- sponsored scholarship opportunities.

You can also browse by category to yield a search list relevant to your interests/special talents.

1. Click the Colleges tab 2. Click the Scholarship List

hyperlink under the Scholarships & Money section

Scattergrams

Allows you to see GPA/test scores on a graph in comparison to other NHS students that applied and were accepted/denied/ waitlisted to the same school.

1. Click the Colleges tab 2. Click the Scattergrams

hyperlink under the College Research section

3. Chose a college from the drop-down menu

College Compare This tool allows you to compare your GPA/test scores for up to 10 colleges to those of other NHS students who applied to the same colleges you are interested in. Your PSAT score will be converted to an SAT score for the purposes of College Compare.

You will have data on those that applied and were accepted.

1. Click on the Colleges tab 2. Click the College Compare

hyperlink under the College Research section

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