Northville High School Sophomore Registration 2014-2015

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Counselors
Mrs. Costlow
A-DEL
Mrs. Sadikot
DEM-HOP
Ms. Cadwell
HOQ-MIK
Mrs. Schneider
MIL-SG
Dr.
Drouillard
SH-Z
Class of 2016
Sophomore Registration
Meeting
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Registration Packet Contents:
• Registration Checklist Form
• Graduation Requirements
• College Statistics
• Information on Student Connect
• Student Questionaire
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I.
Registration
Deadlines:
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Submit your signed course request sheet to your
counselor’s black bin in the counseling office and
complete Student Connect online registration by
February 28, 2014.
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If you have any questions regarding class selection,
make sure to speak with teachers & secure teacher
signatures for academic course selections.
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• Be sure to identify your career pathway on the course selection sheet and
select electives in this pathway. (See student handbook for a description of each.)
Arts & Communication
Business, Management,
Marketing & Technology
Health Sciences
Human Services
Engineering/Manufacturing &
Industrial Technology
Natural Resources & Agriscience
• Northville High Graduation Requirements: (Check transcript before registering to be sure
you are meeting graduation requirements.)
English
4 credits (including Eng. 9 & 10)
Math
4 credits (including Alg. 1, Geometry, & Alg. 2)
Science
3 credits (including Biology, Chemistry or Physics + 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 each
Visual, Performing, & Applied
Arts
1 credit (includes art, music, business, and Industrial Tech courses)
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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, but DO NOT put these in the computer. Enter the sixteen
course identification numbers (INCLUDING SEMINAR) on Student
Connect carefully.
• Discuss classes with your teachers to ensure appropriate placement
and that prerequisites are met & secure teacher signature for
academic courses.
• Remember that according to school policy, you select classes- not
teachers
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College-bound Students:
• 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.
• Talk with AP & IB teachers to understand the content and rigor of the
course: (Remember that these are college level classes- balance your
schedule)
 English: Mr. Cronin
 Science: Mr. Silak, Ms. Bull, Ms. Nelson, Ms. Obrigkeit , Mr. Polanski, and
Mr. Szukaitis, Ms. Ooms
 Math: Mr. Schembri, Mr. Kinney
 Social Studies: Mr. Dent, Mr. Cislo , Ms .Chrzanowski, Ms. Kahn, Ms.
Calabrese, Mr. Ford, Mr. Ortopan, Mr. Turner, and Ms. O’Leary
 Foreign Language: Mr. Long and Ms. Motz
 Art: Mr. Balcoff
 Music: Ms. Ray-Hepp
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FYI:
The freshman class of 2014 at MSU will need a minimum ACT
score of 25/26 and a GPA of 3.6/3.7
The Freshman class of 2014 at U of M will require a minimum
ACT score of 30 and a GPA of 3.9
Highly competitive schools in Michigan such as the University
of Michigan, Hillsdale College, and Kettering University
prefer students who have taken 5-6 AP/IB/Honors classes ,
starting at least by Junior year. Also, they expect students to
have completed a minimum of 2 -3 years of the same world
language.
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II. Course Selections
English Selections:
Graduation Requirements: 4 Credits (including Eng. 9 & Eng. 10)
Select one of the following full-year classes:
• English 11: Creative Expressions
• English 11: Multi-Genre
See Handbook for descriptions
• Honors English 11: Multi-Genre
• Honors English 11: Philosophy
Talk with your current English teacher for recommendations for which class
to take & secure teacher signature.
The following courses are only open to seniors:
AP English, Humanities, Analyzing Lit. and Film, and English Lit and Research
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Math Selections:
Graduation Requirements: 4 credits including Alg. 1 (1.0), Geometry (1.0),
Alg. 2 (1.0) and a 4th math credit.
Concepts & Skills classes will meet the graduation requirements, but will NOT meet Div. 1
or Div. 2 NCAA eligibility standards.
Honors Calculus 2:
• Prerequisite: AP Calculus
AP Calculus
• Prerequisite: Honors Precalc
If you are currently in Geometry: Con. &
Skills--- register for Alg. 2:Con. & Skills
If you are currently in Geometry---register
for Algebra 2
Calculus:
If you are currently in Alg. 1: Con. & Skills-register for Geometry: Concepts & Skills
If you are currently in Algebra 1---register
• Prerequisite: Honors Precalc or a “B” or
above in Precalc
Honors Pre calculus:
• Prerequisite: (H)Geometry
Pre-calculus:
for Geometry
If you are currently in (H)Geometry--register for (H)Precalculus or Precalc
• Prerequisite: Algebra II
Statistics (.5)
*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).
AP Classes:
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AP Biology
AP Physics
AP Chemistry
AP Environmental Science
*See prerequisites for each and talk with your
science teacher.
(H) Anatomy and Physiology
• Prerequisite: Biology (1.0) and Chemistry/Gen. Chemistry (1.0)
If you are currently in Biology- Consider Chemistry/College Prep
Chemistry
If you are currently in Chemistry /CP Chem. ---consider
Physics/College Prep Physics
One Semester Classes:
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Opposing Viewpoints in Science (Biology (BSCS) recommended)
Michigan Natural Resources (Not recommended for students who are in AP Envir. Science)
Human Biology (Not recommended for students who are in or are taking (H) Anatomy &
Physiology)
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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)
**Juniors should sign up for World History/Geography or AP World
History (1.0 cr.)
AP Courses: (Check prerequisites in the handbook)
• AP European History
• AP United States History
• AP Gov’t & Politics
• AP Economics (macro & micro economics)
• AP Psychology
• AP World History
There are many other choices for students
not
interested in AP classes.
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IB DP Courses Available to Sophomores
Notes: all individual courses will require IB DP teacher
recommendation form(s); full Diploma Program candidates need
completed and approved application
• HL English (two-year HL course)
• HL and SL French, German, or Spanish (two-year HL and SL
courses)
• HL [History of the Americas] and SL History [World Studies]
(year one = SL; year two = HL)
• HL and SL Psychology (year one = SL course; year two = HL)
• HL Biology, SL Chemistry, or SL Environmental Systems and
Societies (two-year HL and SL courses)
• HL Math, SL Math, and SL Math Studies (two-year HL and SL
courses)
• HL and SL Art (year one = SL course; year two = HL or SL; note:
preferably two-year SL and HL courses)
• TOK (for Full IB Diploma students only)
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Speak to IB teachers
•Arts – Mr. Hoffman
•Humanities/Individuals and Societies – Mr. Cislo, Mr. Turner, Ms.
Chrzanowski
•Language A/Language and Literature – Ms. Couchman, Mr.
Stetson
•Mathematics – Ms. Apostolovski, Ms. Pheiffer
•Sciences – Ms.Ooms, Ms. Seifert-Rea, Mr. Polanski
• World Languages – Mr. Long, Mr. Rast & Ms. Motz
•CAS – Mr. Cronin
•TOK – Mr. Davis
•EE – Mr. Ortopan
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IB Diploma Program Registration
• For students accepted into the IB DP program,
you must meet with Mr. James Davis to discuss
your courses for next year.
• E-mail him at davisja@northvilleschools.org
to set up an appointment prior to February 28th.
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IB (a la carte)
• Students approved to take IB courses a la carte
should enroll in the courses like the other
courses.
• Forms are available the Counseling Lobby, if you
still want to apply for IB a la carte courses.
• Students may need to follow up with Dr. Davis
after teacher recommendation has been
submitted.
• We will double check course selection for
accuracy.
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Business Selections:
There are many courses available; check prerequisites carefully.
Internships: Are available in every career pathway.
Business Placement Tests for Business Tech I &
Business Tech II are on May 29th from 3:30 – 5:00 PM
in Room 202. Contact Ms. Stamoulis by May 28th to sign up.
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Business Selections (Continued):
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 time sheets 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:
• Health- Required
•Food for Thought
•Celebrations: (Prereq: Food for Thought)
•Parenting Decisions
•Parenting Preschoolers: (Prereq: Parenting Decisions)
(must have a driver’s license and transportation – open to
seniors only.)
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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.
Clusters:
Arts &
Humanities
Business,
Management,
Marketing, and
Technology
Health
Sciences
Human
Services
Engineering
and Emerging
Technology
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LCTC Program Options
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Fashion Merchandising
Business Management & Administration
Mobile Applications & Game Development
Medical Assisting & Occupations
Sports Medicine
Building Trades
Automotive Technology
Architectural & Engineering Design
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Dual Enrollment
(for college classes)
Must meet the following requirements:
1. Must be in grades 11 or 12
2. Must have achieved endorsement in all subject areas (met graduation
requirements & exhausted the curriculum at NHS)
3. Must be enrolled in at least one high school class and the college
class(es)
4. The college course must not be offered by the district
5. The college course must not be a hobby or craft or in the area of
physical education, theology, divinity or religious education
6. 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
• For information regarding online course
options, please visit
http://www.northvilleschools.org/node/5841
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III. Post-Secondary Planning
Work
Force
Community
College
Military
High
School
Graduation
Trade
School
4-year
University
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Beginning the College Search
What factors determine where I can attend
college?
Activities,
majors,
programs,
and athletics
Cost
The rigor of
your high
school classes
Location
GPA
Standardized
test scores
(ACT and/or SAT)
Support
Services
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What should I be doing now to prepare?
• Select classes that will prepare you for the rigor of college
• Talk to your parents
• Talk to your counselor
• Talk to teachers in your career pathway
• Talk to people employed in your field of interest
• Use counseling office resources such as Barron’s Profiles of American Colleges and
Collegeboard’s Book of Majors
• Visit colleges before your senior year
• Use college and career internet programs such as Career Cruising
• Compare colleges using the College Comparison Chart
Every college has a personality- ask yourself if you can live here for 4-5 years…
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National College Fair
at Suburban Collection Showplace in Novi (Hall C)
Monday, March 31 from 6-8 PM &
Tuesday, April 1 from 8:30 am – 12:00 pm,
Register at http://www.gotomyncf.com
Schoolcraft Community College Career Fair
In Vista Tech Center
Wednesday. April 16 from 6:30 – 8:00 PM
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Career Cruising
The following are all possible on Career Cruising:
• Take an online survey to help match your interests and
abilities to particular careers
• Explore careers
• Research colleges/universities and trade school
• Investigate scholarship opportunities
• Create a resume
• Update EDP’s yearly
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Career Cruising (continued)
Each year, you must update your EDP.
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Login to Career Cruising: www.careercruising.com
Username: northville
Password: mustangs
Login to EDP section which is titled EDP Login (on the left hand side, middle of the page)
Input username and password (your personal password/see your counselor if you have forgotten) .
From the EDP Homepage, inside the Quick Links box (in the middle of the page), click on Update your Personal
Profile. Make sure to include your address, phone number and e-mail address. PRESS SAVE BUTTON.
Click on the Career Preparation link on the left hand side, select Career Pathways and enter your two career
choices from your career exploration last year. You will be able to update this in the future if you change your mind.
PRESS SAVE BUTTON.
Also in the Career Preparation link, select Career and Life goals and type in your short and long term goals.
PRESS SAVE BUTTON
Click on Education link and update courses for 9th and 10th grade.
Change password to your school windows login password so that you will remember
it.
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IV. National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)
If you are considering competing in Athletics at the college level
(Div. 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).
Alg. 1: Con. & Skills and Geometry: Con. & Skills are NOT
approved by the NCAA Eligibility Center.
• 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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