COURSE SELECTION INFORMATION

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COURSE SELECTION INFORMATION PROCESS

• Presented by the
• NHS North Guidance Department

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27 credits including the following courses are
REQUIRED for graduation
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English and Social Studies

• Seniors English 4 or English elective
• (AP English Literature is offered)
• Juniors English 3 and US History
• (AP English Language and AP US History are also
  offered)
• Sophomores Humanities 2
• (English 2 and Blueprints for America)

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Math

• Math is sequential and, as a result, certain
  classes need to be taken in order.
• Ask your math teacher which course level is
  right for you.
• All students need a minimum of (3) math credits,
  including Algebra 1, to graduate.

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Math Courses

• Pre-Algebra
• Algebra 1
• Geometry
• Algebra 2
• Consumer Math
• Advanced Math Topics (extension)
• Discrete Math
• Pre-calculus
• Calculus or AP Calculus (can not take both)
• Statistics or AP Statistics (can not take both)

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Science

• 1 credit Physical Science and 1 credit Life
  Science (Biology) is needed to graduate.
• Biology is the prerequisite for most science
  classes.
• We strongly encourage all students to continue
  the study of science. College admissions require
  at least three to four years of study.

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World Language

• If you are planning to attend college, most
  colleges want to see a proficiency of at least 3
  years in a languagethis means you should
  complete French 3, German 3, Latin 3 or Spanish
  3.
• Progression to the next year of study in a world
  language course depends on the results of an exit
  exam.
• If you choose to take AP Spanish or AP French,
  remember these are semester courses worth 1
  credit.

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Career Programs and Post-Secondary Planning
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Choosing an academyfor JUNIORS only

• ACADEMY OF ARTS, HUMANITIES COMMUNICATION (AHC)
• ACADEMY OF MATH, SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY (MST)
• ACADEMY OF BUSINESS GLOBAL COMMUNICATION (BGC)
• ACADEMY OF HEALTH HUMAN SERVICES (HHS)

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Career Technical Programs at North

• Automotive Technology
• Culinary Arts
• Graphic Communications
• Biotechnology
• Cosmetology
• Hospitality Tourism
• Financial Services
• Pre-Engineering

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Career Technical Programs at South

• Electrical Trades Technology
• Construction Technology
• CADD
• Careers in Education
• Video Production Broadcasting
• Computer Networking
• HVAC
• Health Occupations
• Machine Technology

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Courses Available at Alvirne High School

• Veterinary Science
• Agricultural Business Management
• Landscaping
• Horticulture
• Forest Technology
• Agriculture Mechanics/Diesel/Heavy Equipment
  Technology
• All students are required to take the bus
  provided to and from Alvirne High School.
• Please note that due to travel, students will
  miss at least 20 minutes of class time daily.

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GEARING UP FOR SENIOR YEAR

• CLASS of 2010

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DEVELOPING A LIST OF SCHOOLS

• College searches
• www.collegeboard.com
• www.access.bridges.com
• www.petersons.com
• Visit schools (April vacation, summer vacation)

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THINGS TO CONSIDER WHEN LOOKING AT SCHOOLS

• Majors/programs
• Size
• Location
• Admissions requirements
• Student profile
• Deadlines

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DEVELOPING A COLLEGE LIST

• Use the equation 2 2 2
• Research 2 or more safety schools, including a
  financial safety
• Research 2 OR MORE target schools
• Research 2 or more reach schools

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STANDARDIZED TESTING

• SAT Reasoning Test
• SAT Subject Tests
• ACT
• TOEFL

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UPCOMING SAT DEADLINES

• May 2 Test Deadline March 31
• June 6 Test Deadline May 5

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NCAA

• Students planning to participate in a Division 1
  or 2 college sport must complete and submit the
  NCAA Clearinghouse form on-line.
• Students need to be familiar with all NCAA
  requirements
• www.ncaaclearinghouse.net

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EDUCATIONAL TALENT SEARCH

• Program that assists students in the college
  application process
• To qualify for the program you need to meet 1 of
  the following criteria
• Parents or legal guardians have not graduated
  from a 4 year school
• Single parent household
• Eligible for free or reduced lunch
• See your counselor or call 862-1562 for more
  information
• www.ets.unh.edu

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JUNIOR YEAR CHECKLIST

• College Search/College Visits
• Register for SATs
• Develop a resume
• College Essay
• Letters of Recommendation
• Deadlines early decision/action, regular,
  rolling
• Guidance Webpage

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Completing Your Online Course Selection
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Electronic course selection

• The course selection link is located on the
  district website and the Nashua North website.
• Or you can log on directly at https//x2.nashua.ed
  u/aspen/logon.do
• Your Log In ID is your last name, first initial
  (there are some exceptions, this information is
  located on the sticker on the back of your course
  selection book)
• Your Password is the 4 digit code (located on the
  sticker on the back of your course selection
  book)

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LOG IN SCREEN
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CLICK MY INFO
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CLICK REQUESTS
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SELECT FOR EACH AREA
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TEACHER RECOMMENDATIONS
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You may use the Notes for the counselor for
questions or problems. Please make sure that you
include your email so we can respond to you, if
necessary.
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If you click the side tab for transcript and then
the funnel icon at the upper right hand corner
and select current year, you will see your
transcript (this may be more than one page for
upper classmen.
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Online Course Selection

• Students must select EXACTLY 8 credits. Once
  you post your request you will not be able to
  change your request.
• Students must select 2 alternative classes.

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Electives and Alternatives

• Choose electives that fulfill graduation
  requirements if you have not yet satisfied
  certain requirements.
• Make sure that you have taken required
  pre-requisites, if necessary.
• Choose alternatives wiselyalternatives often
  appear on schedules!
• Please review 2009-2010 Footsteps to the Future!

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Dates to remember

• On-line course selection runs from March 16th
  through March 27th.
• Students will not be able to access the on-line
  selection after March 27, 2009.
• Junior Parent College Night April 2nd at 600
  pm.