Thursday, August 11, 2022

New NOHS Counseling Blog

 Due to the "sunsetting" of Blogger, NOHS Counseling has created a new blog. Please make sure to follow our new blog at New NOHS Blog. There will not be any new information added to this platform as of 8.11.2022.



Monday, July 25, 2022

AppleRouth: Tips for Reducing Math Anxiety

 Tips for Reducing Math Anxiety

Aug 16th at 8PM
Event code: M510542
To register for an event, please visit www.applerouth.com/calendar and enter in the event code

If your student says they're "bad" at math, gets frustrated with their math homework, or sweats bullets every time they see a tough math problem, then this webinar is for you. Students and their parents are invited to join Applerouth's math instruction experts for tips on how to build confidence in the subject. Learn how students can do better in math at school and sweat their homework a little less each night.

2022.2023 Schedule Change Process

 


The schedule change form is linked below. Please read the valid reasons that meet the criteria for a schedule change before you complete the form.

Please take a minute to look at your YEARLONG schedule and determine if you are in classes that you need for graduation. Are you enrolled in a course that you have already successfully completed? Is your schedule balanced? When our office uses the term balance, it means that we hope to get an even amount of academics in the fall and the same number in the spring.

For example, if you are taking four core classes this year, a balanced schedule would be one that has two core in the fall and two in the spring.  If you see that your schedule for the fall has too little or too many academics, this is cause for a legitimate schedule change.  The other issue you may see is there might be 2 classes in the same block and missing one in another.  This is a problem that is a legitimate schedule change request.

 

The other reasons for legitimate schedule changes are as follows:

- need a specific course to graduate

-failed and must repeat a specific course to graduate

-earned credit for a course listed on the schedule in the regular day, summer school, on-line, etc.

-balancing (as mentioned above)

-changing levels (i.e.- regular to honors)

*If your schedule change is not for one of these legitimate reasons, please do not submit a change request form.

Please note that we do not make "change of teacher" schedule changes.  Please do not ask to switch teachers.

 Also, we do not make changes to put certain classes in the morning or afternoon.  Please do not submit a request for this.  Along with that, requesting a specific course to be first or second semester is not something that we can accommodate either.

Lastly, schedules are very tight, and we cannot guarantee that your legitimate request can be honored based upon our ability to make the changes requested.

 If you fall into the legitimate parameters and wish to initiate a schedule change, please complete the digital schedule change form.  No emails or voicemails about schedule issues will be addressed.  Only the digital form will be considered


Schedule Change Form for the 2022.2023 School Year

Thursday, July 21, 2022

2023 Regeneron Science Talent Search (Regeneron STS) is now open!

 


We at the Society for Science are pleased to share that the application for the 2023 Regeneron Science Talent Search (Regeneron STS) is now open! Every year, high school seniors across the United States eagerly await this chance to submit their original research to the nation’s oldest student STEM competition in the hopes of being named one of the scientific leaders of the future – and of clinching the top prize of $250,000.


 
Can we count your students among this year’s entrants?


For over 80 years, Regeneron STS, owned and produced by the Society for Science, has provided young scientists with exciting awards and experiences. The online application consists of essays, written recommendations from teachers and mentors, and more, including the submission of an original research paper. This year’s deadline is November 9, 2022 at 8pm ET.

Just entering the competition is a unique opportunity to hone academic writing and research skills, and prizes are awarded at multiple levels. The top 300 scholars can expect $2,000 each, and their schools receive the same amount (to support even more science research at YOUR school!). Forty finalists receive at minimum $25,000 and an all-expenses-paid trip to Washington, DC in March for the finals week competition – if named to the top ten, a finalist receives between $40,000 and $250,000.

Learn more about the requirements here, and check out our many helpful resources for applicants and their supportive adults. Teachers, mentors and interested parents are encouraged to open online applications so that they can explore and better understand the process.

PLUS: Join us Tuesday, July 19th at 3PM for our first webinar of the season, featuring all the reasons your students should not miss out on this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. Sign up here to attend.

We will announce the top 300 scholars and the top 40 finalists in January 2023. For questions, email sts@societyforscience.org. We look forward to receiving your students’ applications!

Sincerely,

Allie Hewlett Stifel (she/her)
Director, Regeneron Science Talent Search
Society for Science & the Public
Society for Science • 1719 N Street NW Washington, DC, 20036, US • Copyright © 2022

Thursday, July 7, 2022

Free SAT/ACT Practice Test/Strategy Sessions

 

Applerouth’s July Jumpstart
Summer is an ideal time for students to take a practice test and make a test prep plan. Students can join our July Jumpstart event, where they can learn some tried-and-true Applerouth strategies and take free SAT and ACT practice tests. After they take their practice test, they’ll get a detailed score report and help with creating a custom study plan.
Free Strategy Sessions
Tuesday, July 19 (SAT)
Thursday, July 21 (ACT)


Free SAT and ACT Proctored Exams
Saturday, July 30
Sunday, July 31
 
Learn More
Your students can maximize their summer and enhance this opportunity to earn an outstanding score! College is closer than they think – that’s where we come in. 
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GA 10 Service Academy Day: Saturday August 20 at GMC

 


Wednesday, June 22, 2022

NYU Collegiate Seminar

Nominations for the Fall 2022 NYU Collegiate Seminar program are now open! If you are interested in your counselor nominating you for the program, please reach out to them by June 29th.

The NYU Collegiate Seminar program introduces rising high school juniors to college-level discourse and broadens their academic horizons as they begin their college search.

Through the program, students participate in one or more seminar-style classes taught by top NYU faculty in the subject of their expertise. Through lively, intellectually rigorous discussions, students are encouraged to examine their perspectives and discover exciting avenues for academic pursuit. There is no cost to participate in the program.

 Fall 2022 seminar topics include "The Politics of Photography," "Black Software: Will New Technology Save Us All?," "Transforming Uncertainty into Opportunity: The Science of Serendipity," and more. Visit the Collegiate Seminar website to view the full schedule


When & Where:

Seminars will take place on Saturday or Sunday mornings throughout the fall 2022 semester (September 17th-December 10th). Half of the seminars will be conducted online, and half will be conducted in-person at our New York campus. 

The deadline to nominate a student is July 13th, 2022.

Eligibility:

Participation in the NYU Collegiate Seminar program is selective. To apply, students must first be nominated by a counselor or teacher. Please let your counselor know that you would like to be considered for nomination by June 29th. Once nominated, your student will receive an invitation via email to apply for the program by the July 20th deadline. Let your student know you've nominated them for this unique opportunity at NYU!

Students must be in the 11th grade in fall 2022 in order to be eligible for nomination and admission.