Welcome to NRHS 2017 - 2018

Mr. Sean Osborne, Principal

ADMINISTRATIVE TEAM

•Mrs. Julie Cole (A-G) •Mr. Matt Yappel (H-O) •Mr. Kevin Atkins (P-Z)

SCHOOL COUNSELORS

• Mrs. Rachel Hoag – (A-Di)

• Mrs. Kriste Smith – (Dj-J)

• Mrs. Michelle Toth – (K-M)

• Mr. Scott Spessard –(N-Sd)

• Mrs. Monica Boduszek –(S-Z)

Counseling Interns this year Abby Neidert

Norm Armentrout

PTAPlease welcome our current

NRHS PTA President for 2017 - 2018

Mrs. Michelle Yuzwa

School Resource Officer Jon Karl

EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION

• Open House • Conferences • ProgressBook • E-mail • Voice Mail • Agenda Book • Naviance • Constant Contact • BlackBoard Connect

STUDENT PACKETS

• Will be Distributed at Link Crew Freshmen Orientation

• Important information & dates inside • Infosnap/Payforit.net • E-Link—Bus Information

ATTENDANCE POLICY

• New Law in Ohio affecting how school attendance is calculated

• Now based on HOURS missed, not days

Please see student handbook for detailed information.

IMPORTANT DATES FOR FRESHMEN PARENTS

• Community Band Preview Night – Friday, August 18, 2017 — 7:00 p.m. NR Stadium

• Open House – Thursday, August 31st — 7:00 p.m. in classrooms

• Fees, Forms & Photo Day – Friday, September 1st during English classes

• Late Start – September 20, 2017 – School begins at 8:45 a.m.

IMPORTANT DATES FOR FRESHMEN PARENTS

• Senior Exit Interview Day / Underclass Exploration Day – October 11, 2017 (NO SCHOOL)

• Parent/Teacher Conference Night – Wednesday, November 15, 2017, 4:30 – 7:30 p.m.

• Election Day – Regular School Day—this is a change from

past years

Graduation Requirements Class of 2018 & beyond

• English 4 Credits • Math 4 Credits • Social Studies 3 Credits • Science 3 Credits • Health .5 Credit • Physical Education OR PE exemption .5 Credit • Fine Art 1 Credit • Electives 5 Credits TOTAL: 21 Credits

End of course exams

• 7 End of Course exams – English Language Arts I & II (English 9 & 10) – Algebra I – Geometry – Biology – American History – American Government

Senior Exit Portfolio & Interview

• Assists students in their post-high school planning

• Requirements include:

– Resume – Career Narrative – Exploration

Activities

– Examples of Academic Achievement

Underclass Options

October 11, 2017 – Job shadow with a parent – PSAT in the morning – Attend a college visit – On-line opportunities for career exploration Check Web site for forms

What is Credit Flexibility?

• Enables students to earn HS credit based on a demonstration of subject area competency

• Can be in combination with hours of classroom instruction

• Designed to allow students to shorten the time necessary to complete a high school diploma

• Focus is on a broader scope of curricular options and increased depth of study

What is CCPlus?

• Enables students to earn HS credit & college credit

• Intended to “enhance” NRHS curriculum • Pros and Cons should be considered very

carefully • Additional information provided on

November 15, 2017 at 6 p.m. PAC

LINK CREW

• Transition program for all incoming 9th graders • Upper classmen are Link Crew Leaders • Provides peer-to-peer support

HELP

My child is in High School!

WHAT IS HIGH SCHOOL?

A lot of firsts…..

First love

First job

First driving experience

First grade of “B”

First broken heart

First speeding ticket

First job shadow

First completed college application

First college acceptance

First college rejection

First fender-bender in the parking lot

First varsity sports experience

First encounter with independence

First Prom

First homecoming dance

First major audition

First homework overload

First Friday night march

First failed class

WHY SEE A SCHOOL COUNSELOR ?

• Academic Concerns

– Assistance with organization & academics

• Social/Emotional Support – Situations with friends

– Conflicts on the bus or in hallways – Groups: Grief & Alateen

• College & Career Readiness

– Advice on classes/careers/colleges – Letters of recommendation

• Discount on insurance for a 3.0/B average

“Green slips” are available in the school counseling office