Scheduling Update

For Rising 11th and 12th Graders
Mandatory Smith College Info Session
Thursday, June 3 ~ 9:30 – 10:30 a.m.
NHS Auditorium

Students considering taking a Smith College Course next year in 11th or 12th grade should plan to attend. Attendance is mandatory for students taking classes in the fall, and encouraged for students taking them next spring, since schedules have not yet been finalized. The meeting will take place in the auditorium. There will be a link emailed out to students so that remote students may access the meeting. The meeting will take place this Thursday June 3rd at 9:30 to 10:30. Please review the information on page 15 of the program of studies before the meeting. The program of studies can be located on the home page of Aspen, as well as on the guidance page of the NHS website.

Seniors Interested in a Reduced Course Load for 12th Grade

Next year, seniors will not be required to carry a full, 8-credit course load. If this interests you, please read through the sheet attached below carefully for guidelines and points to consider. If you plan on carrying less than 8 credits next year, you must return the form with your signature and your caregiver’s signature stating you understand the possible impact a reduced senior year schedule might have on college admissions. REDUCED COURSE LOAD FORM

This form must be submitted to the School Counseling Department by June 10, 2021.

Schedule Conflicts and Change of Requests

Beginning next week, counselors will begin reaching out to students who have conflicts in their schedules for next year. At this time, the only discussion for request changes are originating from the counselor and to resolve a conflict. On June 10th, information will be shared with all students regarding the process and timeline for request changes for next year. Students will not have finalized schedules until the end of summer and a notice will go out to all families when they can view them on Aspen.

Coast-to-Coast College Tour

Throughout the month of June, Coast-to-Coast College Tours will be holding introductory informational webinars for students and families who wish to familiarize themselves with each of our schools (Admissions directors from Dartmouth College, Northwestern University, Princeton University, University of California – Berkeley, and Vanderbilt University) and learn more about holistic admission, financial aid, admission in the time of COVID, and answer questions submitted by students in advance. Click below for days and times and information on how to sign up. Coast-to-Coast College Tour

Dartmouth College, Northwestern University, Princeton University, University of California – Berkeley, and Vanderbilt University