Graduation Requirements
Are all graduation requirements the same at each school?
No- different requirements for each specific school
What is a GPA?
Grade Point Average
How do you join a club?
Ask a teacher, listen to announcements, posters around the school
Where can I find my schedule?
PowerSchool or ask your school counselor to print it for you.
Name two people you can go to for help when you need support?
school counselor, social worker, trusted teacher/admin
How many credits is a full year course
1
What is the exam that some colleges require in order to be accepted?
SAT or ACT
Can you receive credits for working a job?
Yes- ONLY at Cross or Hillhouse
What is a block schedule?
What two areas can my school counselor help me with?
academics, college planning, social/emotional support
How many credits do you need your sophomore year to move to junior year?
At least 14 credits
High schools report your GPAs to colleges when you apply. For what grade levels do they report your GPA?
Grades 9, 10, and 11
Give one reason why you should be involved in extracurricular activities?
To build your resume, colleges can see your involvement in school activities, to meet new friends, to work on leadership.
What two classes should I have in my schedule every year?
Math and English
What do I do if I'm missing a class in my schedule?
Go to my school counselor to pick a class to fill the spot.
What is the name of the senior project that you need to graduate?
Senior Capstone
How do you get letters of recommendation?
Ask a teacher and send an email request through Naviance.
Name one way you gain leadership skills in an extracurricular activity?
Building relationships, engaging/organizing activities
How many years of science and social studies do you need?
At least 3
How can my school counselor help me with my post high school plan?
They can help with exploring colleges/trade schools, FASFA, testing, letters of recommendation.
How many years of English do you need in order to graduate?
4 years
What programs do you use to help you apply for colleges and for careers?
Common App - You can apply to hundreds of colleges through one portal.
SchooLinks - It allows you to explore careers, build a college list, and track graduation requirements. Most importantly, it handles your transcript requests and teacher recommendations.
Naviance - some NHPS schools use Naviance for career interest surveys and to sync data with your Common App account.
BigFuture (college board) - It matches your PSAT/SAT test scores and interests to specific jobs and tells you exactly what degree you need to get there.
Career Connected Pathways - This is a specific NHPS program that lets you take advanced courses for FREE college credit while in high school.
YouScience - A popular tool that uses "brain games" (aptitude tests) rather than just interest surveys to tell you what careers you would actually be naturally good at.
How can you start a new club?
Is there a deadline of when a class can be added or dropped?
Yes, see your school counselor for the dates at the beginning of the year.
Why would my school counselor have to disclose what I say (break confidentiality)?
If a student wants to hurt themselves, others, or there is a suspicion of abuse.