Northwestern High School

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Northwestern High School

• 8/15/2013
• Preparing our students today for tomorrows
  opportunities

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Guidance Counselor

• Beth Kail

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Guidance Secretary

• Sue Ryan

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Reading your schedule
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Sample Schedule
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Schedule Changes

• Students must submit a completed schedule change
  form within the first five days of class Schedule
  changes can be made after set deadlines only for
  high priority reasons such as for medical
  purposes or for urgent graduation requirements.
  All changes must be made through your counselor
  and approved by parents or guardians.

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Pass for credit

• 1. A student may select an elective class or
  classes of four-point value to take on a pass for
  credit basis. This means the student will
  receive credit towards graduation for the class
  however, the records will show a "P" for pass
  which is not averaged, and has no effect on the
  grade point average. This can be exercised only
  by students taking a minimum of six classes, with
  the periods filled for both semesters.
• Notify the Guidance Office within the first two
  weeks...

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Pass for credit (2)

• If a student falls below a "B", then the "C",
  "D", or "F" will be issued on the report card for
  the records, as would have normally been done.
  The grade will then figure into the grade point
  average.
• A student may choose to take his/her grade
  instead of "P" for pass at any time before the
  end of the class. This will be done by notifying
  the guidance counselor in writing.

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Pass for credit (3)

• After the first two weeks of the classes
  involved, the student may not change the class
  for which he/she wishes to use the
  Pass-for-Credit Option..
• Freshmen and sophomores may only apply for a
  total of one credit per school year. Juniors and
  seniors are unlimited in the number of classes
  they may use for Pass for Credit from the list.

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COURSES AVAILABLE FOR THE PASS FOR CREDIT OPTION

• All art courses
• All business/computer courses, except Tech 1.
• Any English elective except Oral Communications
• All Industrial Technology courses
• All Social Studies electives except Psychology or
  Economics
• All Family Consumer Science classes except
  Financial Management
• Band and/or Choir
• PE elective credits above the state requirement
  for graduation
• All vocational
  agriculture classes except Animal Science

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Grading Scale
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Accelerated Grade Scale

• A 98 100 C 78 - 79
• A 93 97 C 73 - 77
• A- 90 92 C - 70 - 72
• B 88 89 D 68 - 69
• B 83 87 D 63 - 67
• B- 80 82 D- 60 - 62
• F 0-59

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GPA
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Steve McCumber

• Dean of Students
• Athletic Director

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DRESS CODE POLICY

• We take dress code very seriously!
• skirt/shorts length
• Must be within the length of a dollar bill from
  the middle of the kneecap (top of kneecap if you
  are wearing tights underneath)
• low cut tops
• Must be within the width of a dollar bill from
  the collarbone. There can be no visible cleavage.
• a t-shirt or sweats may be issued to violators
  for low cut tops or short skirts to allow a
  student to attend class otherwise the student
  will be held in ISS for the day or until a change
  of clothes is brought in.
• --No Hats or hoods up during school unless it is
  approved on a spirit day.

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Facial Piercings

• Policy is very simple.
• Body piercing (other than permissible types of
  ear piercing) and displaying jewelry in areas
  such as the nose, eyebrows, lips and tongue are
  not permitted.

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Bottom line for Dress code issues

• safety
• distracting
• within norms accepted by community
• final discretion concerning interpretation is an
  administrative decision.

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Electronic Device Usage

• We want you to use your personal electronic
  devices in a responsible manner. If your use of
  an electronic device disrupts the educational
  process it will be confiscated and you will have
  disciplinary consequences.
• If your personal electronic device distracts a
  bus driver it will be confiscated and you will
  have disciplinary action.
• You may speak on your phone during the school day
  without permission.

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Bring Your Own Device

• If you would like to utilize a personal laptop,
  notebook or other similar device for academic
  purposes you must fill out the appropriate form
  available in the office.
• We are attempting to reach a 11 environment by a
  combination of devices in the classroom and BYOD.

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Lockers

• All lockers have locks to provide a secure area
  for personal belongings. If a lock doesnt work
  it is the students responsibility to let us know
  and it will be repaired.
• Have noted issues with students abusing lockers
  when opening them. This will not be tolerated.
• If requested by parent, lock will be disabled.

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Late to class / Late to school

• Being on time is important four minute passing
  time is more then enough. Plan accordingly if you
  cant get to locker between classes. Three per
  quarter 4 you receive a demerit and
  associated disciplinary action.
• Being late to school continues to be an issue for
  a minority of the students. Three per quarter
  without disciplinary action 4 you receive a
  demerit and associated disciplinary action.

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Secretary Building Secretary

• Beth Hostettler

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Excused Absence

• Absences from school that will be excused are
  those provided for by law with the following
  conditions
• - A phone call from a parent or guardian should
  be made the morning of absence and/or a note from
  a parent or guardian must be presented to the
  school office on the day of return.

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Tardy

• TARDIES Students arriving between 720AM and
  820 AM. will be marked TARDY to school.
• a. The first three tardies in a quarter will be
  considered excused and should be reserved for
  unforeseeable circumstances.
• If it is determined that a student is waiting
  until after 820 to come into school to avoid
  getting a demerit and associated consequence, a
  demerit and associated consequences will be
  issued.

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Be sure to get official documentation when you
can!

• Attendance at school is a priority.
• Students who do not meet state guidelines
  relative to school attendance will be subject to
  truancy mediation possible charges you could
  lose the ability to get a drivers license.
• Parents/Guardians could be held liable by the
  courts fines/ jail or probation / parent
  education classes

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Planned Absence

• 1. Written notification of planned vacation must
  be presented to the
• main office a week in advance of trip.
• 2. Student is accompanying one or both parents on
  this vacation.
• 3. A Planned Absence Form must be obtained from
  the main office, fully completed and
  returned NO LESS THAN THREE SCHOOL DAYS IN
  ADVANCE to allow teachers time to provide
  assignments.
• 4.Only one (1) planned absence will be approved
  per semester with no more than a total of five
  (5) days per school year.
• 5. No planned absences are approved during final
  exams.

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Northwestern High School

• Mike Burkholder
• Principal

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Demerit Chart
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Thoughts on Discipline Issues

• Over 50 of our students will have zero demerits
• Over 75 of our students will have fewer then 5
  demerits
• Keep little things little.

• Simple ways to stay between the lines
• Respect yourself
• Respect others
• Respect property
• Do what you are told, when you are told without
  having something to say about it

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Level 1 Violations
typically issued by a staff member
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Level 2 Violations
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Level 3 Violations
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Other Violations
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DANGEROUS WEAPONS/HAZARDOUS BEHAVIOR POLICY

• Arson
• Bomb Threat
• Firearms
• Knives
• Other

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Athletic/Financial Secretary

• Judy Reed

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School Fees

• Students, whose school fees are not paid in full
  prior to January 1st, will be denied
  transportation to and/or participation in all
  extracurricular activities. Upon receipt of fee
  payments students will have the privilege of
  participation reinstated. A payment plan may be
  established through the main office. Denial
  starts September 1st, 2013 for any old fees from
  past school years
• Possible fee waiver if you qualify for free lunch
  all fees excluding the handbook fee are exempt.
  Reduced lunch equates to a 50 reduction in your
  fees.

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Northwestern Athletics

• Cheerleading (football basketball)
• Cross Country (boys girls)
• Football
• Golf (boys with girls)
• Soccer (boys girls)
• Volleyball

• Basketball (boys girls)
• Wrestling
• Baseball
• Fast Pitch Softball
• Track Field (boys girls)
• Indoor Track

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Athletic Eligibility

• In order to be eligible in grades 9-12, a student
  must be currently enrolled
• and must have been enrolled in school the
  immediately preceding grading period. During the
  preceding grading period, the student must have
  received passing grades in a minimum of five (5)
  one-credit courses or the equivalent, which count
  toward graduation. Students must also achieve a
  grade point average of 1.5 or higher. Students
  pass five one-credit courses with a GPA below 1.5
  will given conditional eligibility. When interim
  grades are submitted the student-athlete must
  have a 1.5 or higher to remain eligible.

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NHS Clubs/Activities

• Academic Challenge
• Art Club
• Drama Club/ Drama Productions
• Environmental Club
• Foreign Language Club
• Club Wood
• Club Math

• Future Farmers of America
• STAR

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Husky High Achievers

• HUSKY HIGH ACHIEVERS
• HHA is a program that recognizes students that
  are doing well academically along with good
  behavior. This program has 4 levels Gold, Blue,
  Gray and White
• HHA also includes the student of the day and
  student of the month recognition
• HHA is a work in progress.

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Honor Roll

• The Honor Roll at Northwestern High School is
  based upon a students grades and GPA. To be on
  the Honor Roll you must have all As and/or Bs.
• 1st Honors 4.010 over
• 2nd Honors 3.750-4.000
• 3rd Honors 3.000-3.740

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Preparing our students today for tommorow's
opportunities
Ohio Core
High Expectations
Flexible credit

• Northwestern High School is a proud member of the
  HSTW network!

PLTW
Senior Seminar
Husky Huddle
Literacy
Student Engagement
extra help
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Cafeteria News

• Breakfast - 1.00
• Lunch - 2.25
• Pay Online is available link on webpage.
• Put any amount of money on account - box for
  checks in the H.S. office.
• 2 lines for main entries

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Parent Involvement

• Studies have found that students with involved
  parents, no matter what their income or
  background, are more likely to
• ? earn high grades and test scores, and enroll in
  higherlevel programs
• ? pass their classes, earn credits, and be
  promoted
• ? attend school regularly and
• ? graduate and go on to postsecondary education.
• Henderson, A., Mapp, L. K. 2002. A new wave of
  evidence The impact of on student achievement,
  annual synthesis
• 2002. Austin, TX SEDL.

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Parent School Compact

• Please sign the School Compact which was in the
  school packet of forms. We will do our best to
  work together to prepare our student/your child
  today for tomorrows opportunities

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School Communications

• Email List - nrws_burkhol_at_tccsa.net
• Progressbook parent alert emails!
• OhioAlerts calamity days and other information
  text and/or email

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On-line Information

• High School Calendar on Website
• Daily Announcements on Website

• Athletic info, menus. On Website

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Planning for the Future is VERY Important

• Are you taking the right courses to make your
  plans for after graduation a reality?
• It is easier to get in to college then it is to
  graduate from college - what is your goal?
• The single biggest predictor of college success
  is the quality and intensity of the high school
  curriculum.
• Cliff Adelman, Answers in the Tool Box, U.S.
  Department of Education
• What you do as a 9th grader will always be with
  you!!!!

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Graduation Starts Now!

• 48 of the 50 fastest growing jobs in the U.S.
  Require some type of post-high school education
• U.S. Chamber of Commerce

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Northwestern High School Mission Statement!

• Preparing our students today for tomorrows
  opportunities
• P Performance
• R Respect
• I Integrity
• D Determination
• E Enthusiasm

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Our Goal is a 100 Graduation Rate

• It is a major goal for us to get back above the
  90.
• Graduation and preparing for tomorrows
  opportunities are not senior year issues.
• GPA and ACT can be worth a lot of money!

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Power of I No zeros without a fight!

• It is our goal to give you assignments worth
  doing with the expectation that they will be
  done. We dont give zeros without a fight?

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We welcome you to Northwestern High SchoolHave a
GREAT Year!!!!