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Welcome to

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neuquastudent.org/2028

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8th Grade Open House

Wednesday, January 17

6:00pm - Door #53

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Be who YOU are,

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…but BECOME who

you are capable

of becoming.

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A Journey...

...with many

destinations

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College-Prep

Classes

Most student take College-Prep courses

AP/Honors

Classes

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College-Prep

Classes

AP/Honors

Classes

95% of Neuqua Valley students successfully enroll through Sophomore year in post-secondary school. The national average is around 50%

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College-Prep

Classes

AP/Honors

Classes

Accelerated Placement: You do not need to take Honors or AP classes to be college-ready.

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BALANCE and VARIETY are key.

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The best high school experience is one that supports all students for all options after high school.

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The best high school experience is one that supports all students for all options after high school.

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We do not have a two-tier system where one type of course prepares students and one that does not.

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The best high school experience is one that supports all students for all options after high school.

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We do not have a two-tier system where one course level prepares students and one that does not.

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Both College-Prep and Honors/AP support student success beyond graduation.

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Class of 2028 Enrollment Process

Checklist:

      • Important Dates
      • Research & Resources
      • Select Your Courses
      • Confirm Your Course Requests

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Class of 2028 Enrollment Process

Important Dates:

  • January 8-21: StudentVue will be open to view initial placements and enter student course selection

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  • February 23: Deadline for level changes

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  • January 22-February 23: Counselors will visit middle schools to meet with students and confirm courses.

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  • May 20-24: Request for elective change

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Class of 2028 Enrollment Process

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Research:

  • Review courses available to you
  • Course Guide Book 2024-2025
  • College/Program/Certification Requirements

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Ask Questions

  • Teachers, Students, Counselor, Dept. Chairs

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Class of 2028 Enrollment Process

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Resources: nvhsguidance.com

Academics → Course Planning

  • 4-year planning Worksheet
  • Graduation/Credit Requirements
  • 16 Career Cluster Information
  • Course Guide Book 2024-2025

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Class of 2028 Enrollment Process

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Select and Confirm Your Courses

  • Final selection due January 21st in StudentVue
  • Counselor meetings to confirm courses with students January 22-February 23
  • Total of 7.0 credits
  • Balance and Variety are key

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Questions?

Contact Middle School Teacher, Middle School Counselor

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Placement Questions?

Contact High School Department Chair

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All placements are final after February 23rd.

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ENGLISH

ENGLISH

MATH

MATH

SCIENCE

SCIENCE

SOCIAL STUDIES

SOCIAL STUDIES

Elective 1 (Drawing 1)

Elective 3 (Eng Technology 1)

Elective 2 (Advertising)

Elective 4 (Driver Education)*

Physical Education

Physical Education

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Sample Schedule: Balance and Variety

Semester 1

Semester 2

Core

Classes

Elective

Classes

3.5 credits/semester

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3.5 credits/semester

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ENGLISH

ENGLISH

MATH

MATH

SCIENCE

SCIENCE

SOCIAL STUDIES

SOCIAL STUDIES

Elective 1 (Business Orientation)

Elective 3 (Ceramics)

Elective 2 (PLTW-Intro Eng Des)

Elective 4 (PLTW-Intro Eng Des)

Physical Education

Physical Education

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Sample Schedule: Balance and Variety

Semester 1

Semester 2

Core

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Elective

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3.5 credits/semester

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ENGLISH

ENGLISH

MATH

MATH

SCIENCE

SCIENCE

SOCIAL STUDIES

SOCIAL STUDIES

Elective 1 (French 1)

Elective 3 (French 1)

Elective 2 (Concert Band)

Elective 4 (Concert Band)

Physical Education

Physical Education

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Sample Schedule: Balance and Variety

Semester 1

Semester 2

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College-Prep vs. Honors/AP

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Reading Level: The student can read text at a

college level.

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Independent Learning: The student can persist without initial support or guidance.

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Problem Solving: The student can take different perspectives as they approach a problem.

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ENGLISH

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English I - College-Prep

English I - Honors

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What does a high school English class look like?

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MATH

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Math Foundations

Algebra I Block - College-Prep

Algebra I - College-Prep

Geometry - College-Prep

Geometry - Honors

Algebra II Trig - College-Prep

Algebra II Trig - Honors

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What does a high school Math class look like?

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SCIENCE

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Biology - College-Prep

Biology - Honors

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SOCIAL STUDIES

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Human Geography - College-Prep

Human Geography - Advanced Placement (AP)

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What does a high school Social Studies class look like?

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Are you an in-district student

coming from a private school?

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Provide us with your contact information:

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