Class of 2015100th Class!!!

August 20, 2014

NHS Administration

• Judith Mendoza- Jimenez- Principal

• Yvette Favela- Assistant Principal

• Renee Travers – Assistant Principal

• Tim Colgate- Athletic Director

• Guidance Counselors

• Yadira Higuera- Senior Counselor

• Issa Castillo- Junior Counselor

• Dan Moran- Freshmen Counselor

Title I Titulo I

• Nogales High School is a Title One school, which means it receives federal funding to help students graduate and to pass all state standards and the AIMS tests.

• The Title One plan was developed and modified by a committee of administrators, teachers, parents, and students.

• Nogales High School es una escuela patrocinada por Title One, lo cual quiere decir que recibe fondos federales para ayudar a sus estudiantes a graduarse y para poder pasar los estándares estatales y los exámenes en Lectura, Escritura, y Matemáticas del AIMS.

• El plan de Title One fue desarrollado y modificado por un comité formulado por administradores, maestros, padres de familia y estudiantes. Es un documento que cambia cuando las metas y objetivos de la escuela están modificados.

Title One Goals

Students will meet the state standards in Reading, Writing, Math,

and Science; as well as pass the AIMS exams in these subjects.

English Language Learners will improve their academic

achievement.

All core-subject teachers will be highly-qualified. All teachers will

continue professional development to achieve the first two goals

listed above.

NHS will be a safe and welcoming learning environment.

Parents will be part of the solution to have all students

academically and socially prepared to be in high school and upon

graduation in the world of work and higher education.

Metas de Titulo I• La escuela NHS será un campo seguro y con un ambiente

apropiado para el aprendizaje.

• Los estudiantes alcanzarán los estándares estatales en Lectura, Escritura, Matemáticas, Ciencias y pasarán el examen AIMS en estas materias.

• Los estudiantes de inglés como lengua extranjera (ELL students) mejorarán su aprovechamiento académico a tal grado que puedan estar más cerca de ser considerados como estudiantes fluidos en el uso del idioma inglés.

• Los maestros encargados de las materias en las que se esté examinando a los estudiantes serán altamente calificados. Estos maestros recibirán entrenamientos para ayudar a los estudiantes a que alcancen las primeras dos metas ya mencionadas previamente.

• Los padres serán parte de la solución para que los estudiantes estén preparados tanto académica y socialmente y puedan triunfar ya sea en la escuela, después de graduarse, en el ámbito laboral o para aquellos que decidan continuar con su educación.

Title I -Parent Coordinator• Parent Orientation

• Familiarize families with the school's culture, policies, procedures, and practices.

• Provide information about school goals and activities.

• Presentations/meetings

• Mailing

• Encourage open communication between you and school personnel.

• Explain the purpose and process of conferences /school meetings

• Assist with Parent/Teacher Conferences (Interpreter).

Orientación para padres.

Familiarizar familias con la cultura, pólizas, procedimientos, y practicas en la Nogales High School.

Proporcionar información de las metas y actividades de la escuela.

Juntas/Presentaciones

Enviar información por correo

Asistir con la comunicación entre padres y empleados de la escuela.

Explicar el propósito y proceso de conferencias y juntas de la escuela.

Asistir con las conferencias de Padres/Maestros como interprete.

Graduation Requirements

• 22 Credits

• Pass all 3 AIMS- Reading , Writing and Math

• Successfully complete Senior Exhibition or Extended Essay

Graduation Requirements!NHS University

English 4 4

Mathematics 4 4

Science 3 3

History: 3 2World History / Geography

US/AZ Government / Economics

US/AZ History

Spanish 1 2 (same Foreign Language)

Fine arts 1

CTE or Fine Art 1

PE 1

Required Courses 17 16

Elective Courses 5

Required Credits: (22) Credits for Nogales H.S. Diploma

Pass: Senior Project

Pass: Writing, Reading and Math AIMS

Credits

• 22 credits

• English IV

• Personal Finance or Honors College Alg/ Trig

• Government

• If you are not sure check with Ms. Higuera

• EdOptions/ Pinnacle

• ALL TRANSCRIPTS/CREDITS DUE BY DECEMBER 1, 2014

AIMS- 2 more Opportunities

• AIMS DATES

• Writing- Oct. 28th

• Reading – Oct. 29th

• Math- Oct. 30th

• Still need to Pass

• Reading- 1

• Writing- 12

• Math- 26

• Only 1 student needs all 3 tests

Senior Exhibition

• Research Paper

• Portfolio

• Project/ community hours

• Presentation

• BE PROUD OF YOUR WORK!

AZCIS

Calendar

• Important dates• Month by month of what you should be doing

• Personal Data Form- Letters of Recommendation• Give people at least two weeks• Make copies

•DON’T PROCRASTINATE!!!!!

POST-GRAD/CAREER GOALS

Apply Early – Apply online

Merit Scholarships

Check Deadlines on website

Request transcripts be sent to chosen university

• Lupita Ruiz, Registrar- Transcript Request form

• Take ACT or SAT

Don’t forget colleges usually have application fees

Listen to announcements to sign up to see reps.

FILL OUT COMMON APPLICATION!!!!!!!- over 100 colleges

FAFSA – FREE Federal Student Aid

Do your income taxes early!

Log into website, request a PIN

SAT and ACTWhich one should I take?• Check with your college or university• When possible, take both tests• Tests can be taken multiple times

What do I need to do?• Check Dates and Registration Deadlines• Register Online• Review Test-Taking Tips• Take Practice Exams• See Ms. Castillo for fee waivers!!!

Good Score:

ACT- 25

22-ok

SAT- 1200( R&M)

NCAA

• Division I or II Schools

•16 Core Courses

•GPA/SAT or ACT requirements

•www.eligibilitycenter.org

cholarships

• Check “THE WALL” in Guidance Office

• Do your Research

• Work Hard!!!

• It is free!!!! Don’t pay for any service

• Check in the community/ your parents’ employers

• Scholarships want:• Good GPA

• Involved in the community and extra –curricular activities

• Good essays

• WELL-ROUNDED PERSON

• Nogales Educational Foundation- if you qualify!!

Many Resources at AZCIS

Arizona ScholarshipsFinancial Aid Sort

HIGH HONORS TUITION WAIVER (AIMS)

(State of Arizona Tuition Waiver for ASU, U of A, NAU

Students must meet all of the following criteria:

1. A grade of “B” or better in the 16 core courses or an acceptable score on the appropriate AP test

and2. A final unweighted GPA of 3.5 or better in the 16 core

courses OR rank in the top 5% of your classand

3. An “Exceeds” on ALL 3 AIMS Tests by the end of yourJunior year or “Exceeds” on 2 AIMS, “Meets” on 1 AIMS, and score a 3 or better on 2 AP Tests.

• Check with your counselor if you have questions regarding your status.

Be Smart!!!

Goals

• Pass all your classes, AIMS, Senior Exhibition

• Stay out of trouble: NO REFERRALS

• Attend Tutoring

• NO ABSENCES

• NO TARDIES• Every period , every day!

• ENJOY YOUR SENIOR YEAR SAFELY!!!!!!

Attendance

• When absent call Letty Russ: 397-7702

• Absences must be reported to Letty Russ in the Attendance office.

• For absences longer than three days, homework may be requested.

• The teachers will be informed and homework can be picked up after school. For extended absences call Frances: 397-7710

• Students may lose class credit after the fifth (5th) UNEXCUSED absence in a semester.

Dress Code No un-tucked shirts.

NO Bare Midriffs and See Through Clothing.

NO Spaghetti Straps, Strapless, and Low Cut tops. Bare-back tops such as Halter Tops, Razor Back shirts, and Boys Muscle Shirts are NOT allowed. Girls blouse straps must be a minimum of 2 inches wide.

NO Shorts, skirts, and dresses shorter than mid-thigh.

NO shorts, pants, skirts which do not fit properly. Ex: NO baggy or loose fitting clothing or excessively tight-fitting clothing.

NO visible body jewelry worn during Physical Education classes or any athletic activity.

Violation of the dress code may result in the student waiting in the office until appropriate attire is available. Repeated offenses may result in suspension. Each occurrence will be documented.

Tips to Help Your Child Succeed

• Attend all parent programs.

• Insist on weekly attendance.

• See all progress reports and report cards.

• Help your child with time management.

• Ask how their Senior Exhibition is going.

• Monitor activities and jobs.

• Look at school calendar for grading periods, progress reports, early release days, holidays, and vacations.

•Check powerschool• Call Ms. Higuera with any questions!

Visit Nogales High School

May 22, 2015Nogales High School Graduation

Questions ???

• Yadira Higuera, Senior Counselor

• yhiguera@nusd.k12.az.us

• 377-2021 ext. 7701