NHS Student Services
January 2024 Newsletter
From the North High Student Services Department:
We hope that you and your family had a great Winter Break - and were able to enjoy the time with family and friends as well as some time off from your busy schedules. It always feels like the holiday season sneaks up on us so fast, and then it's gone. Making the most of the time that we have - and being able to share that time with others is always the lesson of the holiday season. Apply that sentiment as you move forward this calendar year, and make the most of any time that you have with those close to you. Create special moments and memories whenever you can (you won't regret it).
The North High Student Services Department wants to remind everyone that we are nearing the end of the second quarter - and working towards finishing the first semester of courses. A reminder that It is the semester grade that determines if credit is earned in the class, and the semester grade is the only grade that is posted on a student's transcript. If you have any questions about a failing or sub-standard grade and what it may take to improve the grade for the semester then we would highly encourage you to contact the teacher(s) of the class(es) in question. Other general credit questions can also be directed towards the counselors.
Seniors (and parents of seniors) - please especially be aware of your current credit status and that you are on track for graduation. Only one more semester left in the books starting January 22nd!
North has five counselors, each with a caseload of 9th, 10th, 11th, and 12th graders. There is also a School Social Worker, School Psychologist, Reading Specialist and a Transition Specialist located within the Student Services Office. Please feel free to contact us any time with your questions or concerns - contact information is listed at the bottom of this newsletter.
Thank you,
The North High Student Services Department
Information for Senior Students
FAFSA for College Bound Seniors (UPDATE)
The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is now open and available for families to start filling out. Go to https://studentaid.gov/h/apply-for-aid/fafsa for information and to get started applying for the 2024-2025 FAFSA.
College Goal Wisconsin 2024
Do you have questions on how to complete the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid)? The FAFSA is the form a student needs to complete to apply for financial aid, such as grants and loans. Plan to attend a College Goal Wisconsin event in-person or virtually to receive free information and assistance completing the FAFSA.
Click HERE to see when and where different College Goal Wisconsin 2024 events will be happening in January and early February.
Important Local Scholarship Info and Updates
The North High Local Scholarships and the Sheboygan Public Education Foundation scholarships are two of the primary scholarship sources for our students. Each year there are hundreds-of-thousands of dollars (some years over a million dollars) that are given out to our North students by donors in our local area. This community support is truly remarkable and one that needs to be taken advantage of by our students. All senior students who are looking to attend a 2 or 4 year college next year are highly encouraged to apply. This is an ongoing process throughout the year - do not wait until things are due to get started with learning about what opportunities, timelines and processes exist for you.
Here is a link to a video that will walk you through navigating North's Scholarship page and some general scholarship information: https://screenpal.com/watch/c3lhFHVvf2d.
North High Local Scholarship is now available: https://www.sheboygan.k12.wi.us/north-high/about/financial-aid-scholarships due February 11th.
“SPEF will host its own Scholarship Night for the first time. If you apply for SPEF scholarships (due Feb 24th) please keep your calendar free for their Scholarship Night hosted at the Weil Center May 15th” https://spefwi.org/scholarships/
HVK and RDK Scholarship information session will be held at North for Seniors at 9:45 (Raider Time) on Thursday Dec 7th. Be sure to sign up if you are interested!
North Nigh Local Scholarship help sessions will take place for Seniors during Raider time Thursday Dec 14th and Tuesday Dec 19th. Be sure to sign up!
If you have any questions feel free to contact your counselor.
Senior Check-In ; Seniors - where are you at based on your plans after high school?
Information for Seniors on the attached video.
College Applications
Counselors are available for any help with application questions.
For the UW Schools UW Help is a great resource for parents and students alike. Go to https://uwhelp.wisconsin.edu/. For more specific info on the UW Schools application process and requirements please go to https://uwhelp.wisconsin.edu/admission-guidelines/freshman/
Requesting Your Transcripts for Colleges and Scholarships
Requesting your transcripts for colleges/universities:
Follow the instructions on the attached sheet if you need to send out your transcripts to a college, university, technical college or the NCAA/NAIA. If you have any questions please stop in (or contact) the Student Services Department (room 104).
If you are utilizing the Common App to apply to colleges, your counselor will be submitting your transcript to the schools that are part of your Common Application. However, there are specific steps YOU must follow to link your Common App and Xello accounts and prompt your counselor to submit your materials. For more info, click here OR schedule an appointment with your School Counselor.
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1xC7E86YuI7KHnahulzaGXQ259sbEdYgEbSJlHRE1m80/edit?usp=sharing
Requesting your transcripts for scholarships:
Complete the linked form: https://tinyurl.com/yjb73gl5
Need to Find your G.P.A?
Need your GPA? Check your Portfolio in Skyward and reference your last report card (please note that if you took a summer 2023 course you need to contact your counselor for an updated gpa). The GPA that should be reported out is your unweighted, cumulative GPA (not your weighted GPA).
Senior Details Webpage and Daily Announcements
Senior Details Web Page - please note the events and dates may still be from last year. The page will be updated as the school year gets started. It does give you a good idea of different dates and general times of the events.
Daily Announcements - our daily announcement format has changed. Please see the new doc for daily announcements and info. Daily Announcements are updated frequently.
College / Military / Workforce Reps Visiting North
Click here to get to the web page where the College/Military/Work calendar and sign up links are located. Scroll down to the "College/Military Visits" dropdown box to access the different links.
Senior Workforce Pathway
Need Help??
See the counselor info at the bottom of this newsletter to schedule an appointment or to contact your counselor.
Information for Junior Students
Free ACT Test Prep
Attached is a help sheet to access the Badgerlink resources for ACT prep in the Learning Express Library.
Test & Career Prep button on the BadgerLink website
If you are asked if you are a Wisconsin resident you may need to log in using the information below:
select: Sheboygan-Sheboygan Area School District
school password: sheboygan
This is an online link to the pdf:
https://badgerlink.dpi.wi.gov/sites/bl/files/imce/documents/lel_info_sheet_2022.pdf
Parts of the video
0:00-1:34 - Intro to Learning Express Library (contents)
1:34 - 2:05 - Review of the ACT Test prep
2:05 - 3:01 - Registering to use the resources
3:01 - 7:05 - How to use ACT test prep resources.
Badgerlink_LearningExpressLibrary_ACTPrep_Video
Badgerlink_LearningExpress_ACT.mp4
Stacy Gloede (she/her)
Library Media Technology Specialist
North High School
(920) 459-6789
Additional ACT/SAT Test resources can be found below:
Juniors: What's Your Plan?
Counselors are having/will be having junior meetings during Raider Time during end of first semester and into the beginning of second semester. Click on the link below for the slide show presentation that will be shared with the junior students. The slide show has some links with additional information that students can check out/explore.
Information for Sophomore Students
UW Green Bay Rising Phoenix Program
Rising Phoenix Program -Applications due March 20th, 2024
A group of eligible students (apply now during Sophomore year, begin the program in Junior year) will have an opportunity to earn their high school diploma AND a two-year Associate of Arts and Sciences (AAS) degree upon high school graduation by dually enrolling in college credit courses online through UW-Green Bay at no cost. Students must meet GEAR UP and Rising Phoenix Program eligibility requirements to enroll (please see below). There will be NO COST to students, families or school districts as all program costs will be covered by the GEAR UP Grant. The GEAR UP program will offer priceless educational opportunities through DPI WEOP and UW-Green Bay’s GEAR UP programming that will support student learning, growth and preparation for post-secondary success. Learn more and apply at: https://www.uwgb.edu/gearup/risingphoenix.
Eligibility Requirements
Students must first meet GEAR UP eligibility requirements and then meet our Rising Phoenix admission criteria.
GEAR UP eligibility requirements:
- Currently enrolled in 10th Grade in a GEAR UP target high school
- At least ONE of the following:
- First-generation college student (parents/guardians do not have a bachelor's degree)
- Eligible for free or reduced meals in school
- Racial or ethnic minority
- English language learner
- Student with disability
- For information about UW-Green Bay’s accessibility services and documentation requirements, please visit: https://www.uwgb.edu/student-accessibility/
- Must be a United States citizen or national, permanent resident of the United States, or be able to provide documentation from U.S. Immigration of their intent to become a permanent resident
Rising Phoenix admissions criteria:
- 3.0 cumulative GPA or above
- If student has a 2.75-2.99 GPA, they may be considered; essay responses addressing the GPA and teacher recommendations speaking to GPA will be critical.
- Strong high school attendance record
- Desire to go to college
There will be two opportunities to attend an information session in person at North: January 23rd or Tuesday, January 30th, both at 9:45AM in the Auditorium. Parents and students are welcome. Students can sign-up for the Raider Time Session.
Questions can be directed to Morgan Theobald theobalm@uwgb.edu
Miscellaneous Information
Semester 1 Exam Schedule
See that attachment for the final exam schedule for January 16th, 17th, and 18th. If students miss any exams for any reasons they should be in communication with their teachers.
Gear Up Program
All 9th-11th grade students are eligible who are either 1) a first-generation student (neither birth parents graduated with a Bachelor's Degree) or 2) qualify for Free/Reduced Lunch or are 3) a Minority.
Application: https://dpi.wi.gov/weop/gearup can be sent to Sarah Klimek: Sarah.Klimek@dpi.wi.gov. Her contact phone number for questions is (414) 220-6818.
GEAR Up is a great way to access free college credits and additional services and scholarships for those who qualify.
See more info on the attached flyer here.
Second Semester Schedule Changes - Important!!
Attention Students: If you are looking to make any changes to your second semester schedule then you MUST do so before by the end of the first semester. Please see your assigned counselor if you have any questions.
To schedule an appointment to see your counselor go to: https://www.sheboygan.k12.wi.us/north-high/students/student-services
Course Scheduling for Next Year
Attention current Freshmen, Sophomores and Juniors: Access the Course Selection Resources and Timeline document linked here for information about course selection for next school year.
It is very important to put some thought into the courses that you choose. Talk to your parents, teachers and counselor to get additional insight and information about potential classes that will best serve you and your plans for high school and after graduation. There will be homeroom lessons related to course selection for next year on Friday, January 5th and Friday, January 12th.
Courses for College Credit
Looking to take some courses for college credit while still in high school and get a jump start on your college course requirements? Take a look at the college course list below to see what is offered at North High School. Remember that CAPP courses through Lakeland University are free (no cost). If you have additional questions please contact your assigned counselor.
Youth Apprenticeship Information
Want to earn money while also earning high school credit all while gaining real-world skills and mentoring in a career field? See the flyer below for the upcoming, virtual information session about Youth Apprenticeship opportunities starting in the summer of 2023 - and through the 2023-24 school year. If you have any questions feel free to contact your student's counselor.
Click here for more information about the opportunities and benefits of doing a Youth Apprenticeship.
Inspire Wisconsin
Take a look at the information and links below from Inspire about different career exploration opportunities.
Elks Student of the Month Program
Elks Student of the Month Program, earn $200 (cash!) Read More Here!
Calling All Students! Opportunity to Experience Germany first hand - Staying with German Student & Family
The Sheboygan Chapter of People to People has been sponsoring an annual exchange with Sheboygan’s sister city, Esslingen, Germany since 1970. Esslingen is a charming city of about 100,000 located in Southwest Germany on the banks of the Neckar River, near Stuttgart. Since that time over 170 Sheboygan County high school students have participated in this unique program. Many have made life long friendships. “For us, the student exchanges provide the best avenue to help foster the understanding of people and cultures with the youth of our community.” said President - Bob Quasius. People to People exchanges are a rare opportunity to experience another country and culture first hand. The student is not staying in a hotel and visiting local tourist attractions. They stay in a family home learning how a German family lives on a daily basis from food, job to transportation and more.
Please see below for more information about this program
Feel free to contact me with questions. Thank you!
Paula Forseth Dick
People to People Board Member and Member of Student Exchange Committee
920-287-6410
College and Career Readiness - Community Service Hours
Need to record some hours of community service - Click here for the form
Students: If you are submitting any community service hours forms AND you want those hours to be counted towards your National Honors Society (NHS) requirements then you will need to:
1) have a counselor or Student Services Secretary make a copy of your form(s) - and then
2) keep your original form(s) until your service hours are to be turned in for your NHS application.
These two links will provide you a quick way to search what volunteer options are available here in the Sheboygan area -- and you can even check out how to participate from home!
Volunteer Opportunities - NHS Webpage
Job Postings!
To start your search for where you will be making some $$$$, click here.
Check back every few weeks to see if more opportunities are available!
Virtual Calming Room
A Place to take a quick break, relax, and recharge!!!
NEW --Yoga Video and Guided Mindfulness Video
Do you have an idea for the Calming Room? Have something you want to see added? We are looking for more people to contribute!!! Email your School Counselor to get involved!
Students riding Shoreline Metro buses!
If you ride the Shoreline Metro Bus Service
The primary method for utilizing this program is through a phone. If you have a phone you will not receive a paper voucher.
Paper vouchers are ONLY for students who do not have a phone. Paper vouchers will not be accepted for students that have forgotten their phone or have a dead phone. (Phones can be charged on Shoreline Metro’s buses). If you do not have your phone you will have to pay the student fare
Vouchers for students that already have a paper bus pass, will not be given a new voucher each week. If a student is losing their bus pass continually , Shoreline Metro will only accept 1 voucher per month, per student. Shoreline Metro tracks all vouchers and may deny the student if this practice continues.
For more info, click here or see Mrs. Ross in the main office.