Science - Del Norte High School

Del Norte Nighthawks
Class of 2015!
Del Norte High School
Counseling Department
Counselors
Mrs. Kihneman: A-Ed
Mrs. Mitchell: Ee-La
Mr. Eveleth: Lb-Ra
Mrs. Marron: Rb-Z
Mr. Golden
Guidance Technician
Mrs. Sutherland
High School
Graduation Requirements
A minimum of 230 credits in the following subject areas
English: 40 credits
Social Science: 30 credits
PE & Health: 20 PE/5 Health
credits (ENS 1-2-3 + 2 trimesters
World History, US History, Civics/Econ
additional PE)
Science: 20 credits
Fine Art or Foreign Lang:
One year life science + one year
physical science
Mathematics: 20 credits
Including Algebra 1-2
5 credits
Fine Art: 5 credits
Electives: 85 credits
Pass the High School Exit Exam (CAHSEE)
High School vs.
Four-year College
HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION
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UC/CSU A-G REQUIREMENTS
Social Science: 30 credits, World
A Social Science
History, US History, Civics/Economics
2 years, World History & US History
B English 4 years
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English: 40 credits
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Mathematics: 20 credits, Including
Algebra 1-2
 Science: 20 credits, One year life
science + one year physical science
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Fine Art or Foreign Lang: 5 credits
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Fine Art: 5 credits
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PE, Health,
Passing grade is D or better
C Mathematics
3 years (recommend 4+) including
Algebra 1-2, Geometry 1-2, Algebra 3-4
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
Graduation and College
Entrance Requirements
This handout is
part of your
CRF packet
handed out today
Trimester System
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Trimester allows flexibility
4 or 5 classes/trimester
◦ 4 classes + off-roll period 1 or 5 (all 4 years)
 Equals same course load as “traditional semester”
 Can still fit in all HS graduation & college requirements
◦ 5 classes/trimester
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Extra/heavier academic load
Opportunity to explore or fit in-depth area of interest
Great for athletes to take off roll period 1 or 5
Yearlong classes such as Band, Choir, ASB, Yearbook,
etc. fit well as 5th class
Understanding Your
Transcript
Credit Summary
Course
History
Work in
Progress
GPA
Summary
Test History
Repeat class w/D or F
If you have earned a
D or F in a class be
sure to select it on
your CRF to repeat
next year!!!
Course Request Instructions
Please read them carefully
Step 1:
INSTRUCTIONS FOR 2014-15 COURSE REQUESTS
Step 1: Complete the Course Request Form/CRF
1. On your CRF form select 15 classes for the 2014-15 school year. Discuss your options with your
parents and obtain teacher input as needed. Resources such as the course catalog, PUSD graduation
requirements and UC/CSU a-g college entrance requirements can be found at
www.delnortenighthawks.com, under Counseling.
2. Choose courses for each academic area in addition to PE, off roll and electives. Place an X in the
course checkbox and indicate the number of classes in the “Class Total” box. When all courses are
chosen, the total number of classes must equal 15. This includes all electives and off roll.
3. If taking any honors or AP courses, obtain teacher initials on CRF.
4. Please select courses carefully. Remember you are choosing courses for your entire 2014-15 school
year. We create the number of sections for each course based on your requests. Future change requests
may not be possible.
Course Request Form (CRF)
Course Key
Academic
areas &
UC/CSU
required
areas
Select TOTAL
of 15 classes
Teacher Initials
required for
Honors & AP
courses
Select TOTAL
of 15 classes
Signatures required!
Please provide
STUDENT email/phone
so we can contact you
if we have questions
A - History/Social Science
UC/CSU require 2 years (World & US History)
Be sure to:
1. Check boxes
2. Get teacher initials if selecting
AP
3. Enter class total :
2 classes for Civics/Econ
3 classes for AP Gov
B – English
UC/CSU require 4 years, 9th-12th Grade English
Each academic area includes courses you
may need to repeat from previous year,
if you earned a D or F in the class
This handout is
part of your
CRF packet
handed out today
C – Mathematics
UC/CSU require 3 years, recommend 4+ years
C – Mathematics
UC/CSU require 3 years, recommend 4+ years
Classes with an L (i.e. L/Algebra 1A-1B)
in front of the course name can only be
taken by students in our Special
education program with an IEP
D - Laboratory Science
UC/CSU require 1 year Biological & 1 year Physical, recommend 3+ years
Strongly recommend Biology, Chemistry & Physics
This handout is
part of your
CRF packet
handed out today
D - Laboratory Science
UC/CSU require 1 year Biological & 1 year Physical, recommend 3+ years
Strongly recommend Biology, Chemistry & Physics
E - Language Other
Than English
UC/CSU require 2 years (Spanish/Chinese 1-4), recommend 3+ years
Additional Course Offerings
◦ F - Visual/Performing Arts
 UC/CSU admission requirement: must complete 1 and 2 of
same fine art. Does not need to be taken in same school year
 Trimester schedule provides extra opportunities to expand
your areas of interest
◦ G – Electives
 UC/CSU admission requirement: Can be filled by going one
year beyond minimum requirement in a-g areas, or by
selecting a course which only meets UC/CSU elective, such as
AP Psychology or Marketing Economics.
Additional Course Offerings
Additional Course Offerings
◦ Electives
 Additional Courses to select from as part of your 15
 School Service Positions:
 Students are allowed to take one school service position per trimester:
i.e. ASB, Academic Tutor, Teachers/Library/Office Assistant, Work Experience
 Teacher/Library/Office Assistant: max of 2 tri/10 credits, 10-12th grade
 Academic Tutor: max of 2 tri/10 credits, 10-12th, 3.0 or higher GPA preferred
 Permission forms for TA/LA/OA/AT available from Mrs. Pelio
◦ Physical Education
 After completion of ENS 1-2-3, Marching PE/ENS 1-2, or Tall Flags PE/ENS 1-2
you will need two additional PE classes (10 PE credits)
 10-12th you can continue to take PE classes beyond required amount & up to
20 additional PE credits will go toward elective credits for graduation (up to
total of 40 credits). So take extra PE! It is great for your mind and body!
 Selections titled “Advanced” are intended for student athletes participating on
that team @ DNHS.
Off Roll for Seniors
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Seniors may take two off roll in a trimester if they meet all of
the following criteria:
◦ Overall academic GPA of 2.5 or higher
◦ Have 190 credits or more credits at end of 11 th
◦ Passed CAHSEE Math and English
◦ No F’s earned in previous trimester
◦ Must complete 11 classes in senior year. A PUSD Virtual Course cannot count as
one of the 11 courses.
◦ Cannot drop an AP seminar class
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Athletes
◦ Caution: If you take 3 classes in a trimester and earn an F or I (Incomplete) in
one class at the 6-week progress, or end of trimester grading period, you will be
automatically ineligible/not able to play your sport!
◦ Interested in participating in intercollegiate athletics (DI and DII) in college? Be
sure to complete 16 required courses by end of senior year for NCAA eligibility.
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Counselors strongly recommend you continue with academic
rigor for college readiness:
◦ Take English, Social Science, Math and Lab Science in your senior year!!
◦ Expand on your areas of interest by exploring additional electives!!
Additional Course Offerings
Total of 15 classes
from both sides.
Choosing classes
for all of 2014-15
school year
Example of
a completed CRF
Be sure to list
alternate electives!
Teacher
initials for
honors or AP
Updates, Reminders &
New course options
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New Course Offerings
◦ AP Computer Science/Data Structures
◦ Intro to Computer Programming
◦ Human Body Systems
◦ Intro to Business/Small Business Management
◦ Weight Training for Sports
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AP courses are yearlong/3-trimesters
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Check the course catalog on website for descriptions
Course Request Instructions
Please read them carefully
Step 2 Online Process: Opens Feb. 17th
Online Registration
https://myplan.powayusd.com
Online Registration
https://myplan.powayusd.com
Use student
Novell Login
Online Registration
https://myplan.powayusd.com
Online Registration
https://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 Instructions
Step 3 DEADLINE:
Step 3: DUE to HOMEROOM TEACHER March 12th : Course Request Form,
“Print Screen” copy of your online selection, and your AP Contract (if selecting AP
courses).
Need help completing your CRF? Parent/Student Q & A Drop-Ins
held on
th
Feb 27 2:00 - 5:00 p.m. and March 3rd 2:00- 5:00 p.m.
DNHS Staff Lounge
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After completing Steps 1 & 2
 Turn in CRF to your homeroom teacher on the following date:
 March 12
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Must include:
 CRF form with required signatures
 A print screen copy of your online course selection
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An AP Contract, if taking 1 or more AP
Resources & tools to help
with selection process
Your transcript
 4-Year Planner – on counseling website
 Handouts you are taking home today
 Counseling website, Course Request tab
 Forms, handouts
 Course Catalog
 Important Dates/Times
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DNHS 4-Year Planner
On Counseling website, under Course Request tab
Include PUSD Graduation Requirement & College Prep
classes when choosing courses
www.delnortenighthawks.com
www.delnortenighthawks.com
www.delnortenighthawks.com
DNHS Course Catalog
Strategies for
School Success
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Get to school on time everyday
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Use a planner everyday & keep backpack organized
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Do all class assignments to the best of your ability, study for quizzes/tests
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Attend Tutorial: Mon/Wed/Thurs 3:02 – 3:32 p.m.
◦ Ask teachers for extra help – COMMUNICATE WITH TEACHERS
◦ Work on group project or form a study group
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Peer tutoring opportunities
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Peer tutors are available in select classrooms during tutorial
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W.H.A.T. (help with writing assignments) sign up in G117
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Athletic Tutoring for DNHS student athletes, see Athletics website
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Check MyPlan & Learning Point at least weekly
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Get involved – join clubs, sports, attend events
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Challenge yourself but don’t take too heavy of a load and be careful not to
over-commit
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Take care of yourself; eat right & get enough sleep
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See your school counselor
Needing Extra Support?
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See your Counselor
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Grades slipping, need extra help
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Course load, course choices
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Having difficulty in or out of school
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Questions on high school or college requirements
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College searches & application process
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Career exploration
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Need someone to talk to
Student Services, Mrs. Roth
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Tues & Fri, during break/lunch, D112
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Volunteer opportunities
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Conflict mediation, Crisis intervention, Groups
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Tobacco, alcohol & drug resources
Don’t forget…
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Signatures required on CRF:
◦ Parent and student
◦ Teacher – if taking honors/AP
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AP Contract, including student and parent signatures,
required if selecting AP coursework.
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Please include your phone number & email address on the
CRF so we may contact you if we have questions.
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Be sure to talk with your teachers if you are not sure
what level/course selection you should take.
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Counselors are available for STUDENTS during break or
lunch to answer questions.
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Use the course catalog on the counseling website
Forms Going Home Today
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Course Request Form (CRF)
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Transcript
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Packet containing the following:
◦ Instructions
◦ AP Contract
◦ HS graduation & college entrance requirements
◦ Mathematics course selection/sequence
◦ Science course selection/recommended prerequisites
AP Information Meetings
During the week of February 24-March 4, DNHS Advanced Placement teachers will be hosting
meetings with prospective AP students in their classrooms. Please refer to the chart below for all the
details.
What’s Next?
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Take your CRF home & share with parents
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Ask teachers what class they recommend for you
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AP Information meetings during lunch/tutorial
◦ February 24th – March 3rd
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Parent Drop-in’s
◦ Brief meetings regarding CRF questions
◦ Thurs Feb 27th 2 -5 pm or Mon March 3rd 2 – 5 pm
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DEADLINE
1. Completing your CRF, including signatures
2. Next, complete the online registration process
3. Turn in your CRF, a print screen copy of your selection, and AP
Contract on the following date to your homeroom teacher:
March 12th
Visit DNHS Counseling website often
www.DelNorteNighthawks.com
Click on Counseling,
then the Course Request tab

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