Del Norte High School Del Norte High School Counseling DepartmentCounseling Department

CounselorsMrs. Kihneman: A-Ed

Mr. Roty: Ee-La

Mr. Eveleth: Lb-Ra

Mrs. Marron: Rb-Z

Guidance TechnicianMrs. Sutherland

Mrs. Gray

High School High School Graduation RequirementsGraduation Requirements

A minimum of 230 credits in the following subject areas

English: 40 creditsSocial Science: 30 credits World History, US History, Civics/Econ

Science: 20 credits One year life science + one year physical science

Mathematics: 20 credits Including Algebra 1-2

PE & Health: 20 PE

credits + 5 credits (ENS 1-2-3 + 2 trimesters additional PE)

Fine Art or Foreign Lang:

5 creditsFine Art: 5 creditsElectives: 85 credits

Pass the High School Exit Exam (CAHSEE)

High School vs. High School vs. Four-year CollegeFour-year College

HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION

Social Science: 30 credits, World History, US History, Civics/Economics

English: 40 credits

Mathematics: 20 credits, Including Algebra 1-2

Science: 20 credits, One year life science + one year physical science

Fine Art or Foreign Lang: 5 credits

Fine Art: 5 credits

Practical Art, PE, Health, Computer Literacy

Passing grade is D or better

UC/CSU A-G REQUIREMENTS

A Social Science 2 years, World History & US History B English 4 yearsC 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

Sample 9Sample 9thth Grade Schedule Grade Schedule at “Traditional” at “Traditional”

High SchoolHigh SchoolPeriod Semester 1 Semester 2

1 HS English 1 HS English 2

2 Algebra 1 Algebra 2

3 Freshman PE 1 Freshman PE 2

4 Health Ceramics 1

5 Spanish 1 Spanish 2

6 Biology 1 Biology 25 credits per passing class semester X 12 class semesters =

60 possible credits

Trimester vs. Trimester vs. Traditional SemesterTraditional Semester

Trimester allows flexibility

◦ 4 or 5 classes/trimester◦ 4 classes + off-roll period (all 4 years)

Equals same course load as “traditional semester” Can still fit in all HS graduation & college requirements

◦ 5 classes/trimester Extra/heavier academic load Opportunity to explore or fit in-depth area of interest Great for athletes to take off roll Band, ASB, Yearbook, etc. fit well as 5th class

Off RollOff Roll

What is it?

“Off Roll” is a time in the student’s day when they are not enrolled in a class.

Students who are passing their courses can choose up to one off roll period per trimester.◦ 1st Period Off Roll = Any 9th Grade Student◦ 5th Period Off Roll = 9th Grade Students who earn a

3.0 GPA or above in their previous grading period

Sample 9Sample 9thth Grade Grade Schedule at Del NorteSchedule at Del Norte

Period

Trimester 1 Trimester 2 Trimester 3

1 HS English 1 Off-roll or elective Off-roll or elective

2 Algebra 1 Biology 2 Geometry 1

3 ENS 1 Algebra 2 ENS 3

4 Spanish 1/Chinese1 or other elective

ENS 2 Spanish 3/Chinese 3 or other elective

5 Biology 1 Spanish 2/Chinese2 or other elective

HS English 2

Sample 9Sample 9thth Grade Grade Schedule at Del Norte Schedule at Del Norte

(Band, Orchestra or other yearlong elective class)(Band, Orchestra or other yearlong elective class)

Period

Trimester 1 Trimester 2 Trimester 3

1 Honors English 1 Biology 1 Honors English 2

2 Geometry 1 Spanish 4 Trigonometry

3 ENS 1 ENS 2 Biology 2

4 Concert Band or Orchestra

Concert Band or Orchestra

Concert Band or Orchestra

5 Spanish 3 Geometry 2 ENS 3

““A” History/Social ScienceA” History/Social Science

““B” EnglishB” English

English Prep/HSE 1-2

(3 trimesters)

““C” MathematicsC” Mathematics

““D” Laboratory ScienceD” Laboratory Science

““E” Language Other E” Language Other Than EnglishThan English

ElectivesElectives

DNHS Course Offerings are listed on front and back side of CRF form◦ World Languages◦ Fine Art Electives◦ Electives◦ Off-Roll

Physical EducationPhysical Education

Select one of the following:◦ENS 1-2-3◦Marching PE and ENS 1-2◦Marching PE Tall Flags and ENS 1-2

Step #1:Read all

instructions

Step #2:Select

classes and check boxes

Step #3: Enter number of classes

Step #4:Required

signatures & Contact

information

Important!Total number of

classes (including any off roll) must

total 15

Example of CRF FrontExample of CRF Front

Teacher initials next to course

selections.

Example of CRF BackExample of CRF Back

Total classes = 15!

Be sure to list

alternative selections

for electives

Online RegistrationOnline Registrationhttps://myplan.powayusd.comhttps://myplan.powayusd.com

Online RegistrationOnline Registrationhttps://myplan.powayusd.comhttps://myplan.powayusd.com

Use student Novell Login

Online RegistrationOnline Registrationhttps://myplan.powayusd.comhttps://myplan.powayusd.com

Online RegistrationOnline Registrationhttps://myplan.powayusd.comhttps://myplan.powayusd.com

HAVE YOUR COMPLETED CRF & INSTRUCTION SHEET WITH YOU TO ENTER COURSES ONLINE.BE SURE TO ENTER COURSE NUMBERS FROM YOUR CRFTOTAL OF 15 CLASSES, INCLUDING OFF ROLLPLEASE SELECT ALTERNATE ELECTIVES!!

Course Request InstructionsCourse Request InstructionsDEADLINE:DEADLINE:

After completing Steps 1 & 2:

• Turn in CRF to your teacher on or before:March 27

• Must include: CRF form with required signatures A print screen copy of your online

course selection

Resources & tools to help Resources & tools to help with selection processwith selection process

Handouts you are taking home todayhttp://delnortenighthawks.com,

Counseling website, Course Request – Incoming 9th tab

Forms, handouts Course Catalog Important Dates/Times

Include PUSD Graduation Requirement & College Prep classes when choosing courses

www.delnortenighthawks.comwww.delnortenighthawks.com

Strategies for Strategies for School SuccessSchool Success

Come to school everyday and on time Use a planner in class & at home. Do all assignments & study for tests Tutorial: Mon/Wed/Thurs 3:02 – 3:32 p.m.

◦ Ask teachers for extra help◦ Work on group project or form a study group

Check Synergy/My Plan at least weekly Communicate with teachers Get involved – join clubs, sports, attend events Challenge yourself but don’t take too heavy of a

load and be careful not to over-commit Take care of yourself; eat right & get enough sleep See your school counselor

Seeing your CounselorSeeing your Counselor

Grades slipping, need extra helpCourse load, course choicesHaving difficulty in or out of schoolQuestions on high school or college

requirementsCollege searches & application

processCareer explorationNeed someone to talk to

Important DatesImportant Dates Night at the Museum

Tuesday, March 3rd

6:00-7:30 pm

Del Norte High School

• 8th Grade Information Night

Tuesday, March 17th

5:00–7:20 pm

Del Norte Gymnasium

• 8th Grade CRF Parent Q&A Drop-In

March 19th and 24th

3:30 – 5:30 pm

DNHS Staff Lounge

Please drop-in if you have additional CRF questions

• CRF forms due Friday, March 27th

Please visit our website often

www.DelNorteNighthawks.com