Credits
How many credits do you need to graduate?
24.5
If you get an F, do you still get credit for the class?
No!
What does AP stand for?
Advanced Placement
What are the requirements needed to be eligible for sports?
You have to be passing and in 6 classes each semester/6 total credits but it's 8 for freshman.
As a freshman, how many classes are you required to take?
8
How many Math, Social Studies, and Science credits/classes do you need?
3 credits of each or 9 total credits between the 3 by the time you graduate or 3 years of each subject
If you get a D, do you get credit for that class?
Yes!
Where in the district can you take classes that include career training?
Career Elevation and Technology Center (CETC) and Innovation Center (IC)
Can I have a locker?
Yes but you have to ask for them on the day that you go pick up your schedule.
Who can I go to if I need help with anything?
GhostBusters!
Just kidding, campus supervisors, your counselor, SRO's (theres 2 at Niwot), principals, Ms. Hernon, or any teacher.
How many English credits/classes do you need?
4 total credits/4 years of English
Do you have to pay to retake classes that you fail?
Yes, it's usually around $150 and online
Can AP courses earn you college credits?
Yes! With a 3 or better on the AP test!
Can I vape in high school?
Do I keep my current iPad?
Yes, you will take if home over the summer! DO NOT DESTROY THE CASES IT GOES TOWARDS YOUR IPAD FEE.
How many Elective credits do you need in order to graduate?
7.5
What does GPA stand for?
Grade Point Average
Do you have to do the IB Diploma Program at Niwot?
No, but you can if you want to. Even if you aren't doing the program you can take IB classes or not do any of it.
Is there financial support for sports, music, and AP tests (paying for sport, renting instruments, paying for AP tests)?
Yes it based on the application your parents submit for free and reduced lunch (every family fills this out no matter what)! Talk to the principal secretary if you have questions, Michelle Baker.
What are 3 things I can do on a daily basis to be successful in high school?
Here are some example:
GO TO EVERY SINGLE CLASS, EVERYDAY!
Do your work in every single class, everyday.
Ask questions when you don't understand, know whats happening, need help, or missed something.
Schedule time for homework every night.
**If you are consistent in doing or trying to do these things everyday, the success will naturally come.
How many health, practical art, fine art, and financial literacy credits/classes do you need?
.5 credits of each/1 semester class of each, 2.0 total credits/4 total classes, which means one class in each area
What is a GPA?
A cumulative score of all your grades. Each letter grade (A, B, C, D, F), gets a different score (4, 3, 2, 1, 0). Then they are added up and divided by the number of classes you are currently taking.
Do you have to take honors classes your freshman year in order to take honor or AP classes in the next 3 years?
No, unless you plan on doing the IB Diploma Program.
How do I make new friends?
One way is to get involved in extra curricular activities (sports & clubs)!
The second, is to actually say hi and talk to the people you sit next to on the first few days of school, there are other new students too!
Yes it really is that simple sometimes. :)
I am the class of?
2027! (This is the year you graduate!)