Guidance

GROUP SEMINARS

The Group Guidance Seminars are classroom lessons designed to developed students’ competencies in the areas of social-emotional, academic and college and career readiness. Guidance Counselors meet with students by grade level one period per week for one quarter as described below. Students who successfully participate will be awarded .5 credits; however, students who do not achieve a credit status do not repeat the course, nor is successful completion a graduation requirement.

GROUP GUIDANCE

Grade 10, 1 period/week Term 2, .5 Credit, 981

The focus of the sophomore guidance seminar is to introduce the students to career exploration activities. An emphasis will be given to activities that will explore strengths, values and aptitudes in the decision-making process of college and career planning. The students will learn how to strengthen their academic profile to be college and career ready.

GROUP GUIDANCE

Grade 11, 1 Period/Week Term 3, .5 Credit, 982

The focus of the junior guidance seminar is to increase the student’s understanding of the process of applying to college, finding the right fit for college and career options, with an emphasis on the development of a strong activities profile, to be included with both the college or job applications Students will utilize online resources to support their college and career research.

GROUP GUIDANCE

Grade 12, 1 Period/Week Term 1, .5 Credits, 983

The focus of the senior guidance seminar is to assist the students complete a post-secondary plan whether is college, job or the military. The students will participate in activities that will include: the common application, standardized testing, college essay, letters of recommendation, resume, interviews, financial aid, scholarships and other online resources.

SCHOOL TO WORK PROGRAM

SCHOOL TO WORK PROGRAM

Grades 10 – 12, 2.5 to 5 Credits, 974

The School to Work Program is designed for students who require a more hands-on experience as part of their education. Typically, students have academic classes in the morning, and leave school to go to work for one or two periods at the end of the school day. Students who have obtained paid positions in the community or internship opportunities can meet with the Guidance Counselor or the School to Career Specialist to schedule this program and earn credits. In order to be eligible, students must maintain passing grades in all subjects. In addition, students’ work readiness skills must be at a level appropriate for placement at a community worksite. This is a semester course.

VIRTUAL HIGH SCHOOL

VIRTUAL HIGH SCHOOL

Grades 9-12, 2.5 Credits, 195

Virtual High School (VHS) offers a variety of academic options to students with either semester or full year courses. While the class is scheduled into the student’s regular academic day, it offers the flexibility to access the class anywhere, any time, the student has access to a computer and the Internet. The class is intended for enhancement, meaning not to replace any graduation required class. The primary focus is to afford students the opportunity to experience a course or topic that is not offered at NAHS. Upon signing up for a VHS course, students must register with the school’s VHS coordinator in the guidance office, and is on a first come, first served basis.