8th Grade Information Night - Welcome to NHS!

Grace Dean – NHS FreshmanLuis Sorto - NHS Senior

How is freshman year different from middle school?

Black days and Gold days Weighted classes AL (Academic Lab) Length of classes Canvas Ipads eLearning days Choosing classes

Challenges Size of school Study habits Homework load Finals week

Opportunities Athletics Performing Arts (Band, Choir, etc.) Clubs (Student Government, Sparrow, etc.) Homecoming Live2Serve

Conclusion Time Management Be involved Communicate with teachers Flexibility

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Parts to High School

● Academics

● Extracurriculars & Getting Involved

● Have Fun! You only have 4 years

Academics

• Academics ALWAYS comes first -- start off strong Freshman year• Challenge yourself

o AP, ACP, & Honors Courses

• SAT & ACT• College preparation starts here!

Extracurricular Activities

• GET INVOLVED - best way to get the most out of

high school

• College - looks great on applications!

• There is something for EVERYONEo From sports to performing arts to language

clubs to student government and much, much more!

Have Fun

• Enjoy high school!

• Go to after school events

• Make new friends

• You’ll learn so much about yourself

• 4 years fly by, make the most out of

them!

QUESTIONS?