Just Juniors

Welcome Class of 2024 to your junior year at NC. You’re officially upperclassmen and we’re counting on you to set a great example for all the freshmen and sophomores. Junior year comes along with exciting privileges like parking on campus (mind the construction), Junior Spec and Prom. All things 2024 can be found on this site, in D571 (your grade level support office), or with your class sponsor, Mr. Grays.

Representatives from colleges and universities from across the U.S. will begin visiting North Central on September 7th.  These information sessions will be held periods 2, 3 and 9 during the school day.  If you are interested in attending a visit, you will need to reserve a space by accessing your Naviance account. Once you have signed in, you will find the list of colleges under What’s New.  Select a school that you are interested in and then “Register.”  You must register at least two school days prior to the college visit.  Teachers have the discretion to determine your ability to attend one of these sessions.  Students must check with their teachers 3 school days in advance of the college’s visit.  Passes will no longer be used.  Students attending an information session must sign- in to be counted as present and show their School ID.

It is recommended that Juniors take the ACT or SAT at least once their junior year. Testing dates and sign up information is available here ACT and here SAT.  You can set up a meeting with your counselor here if you have any questions.

This amazing show created by and starring the NC junior class is back and ready to be better than ever. As a direct fundraiser for the Junior Prom that will be held in the spring it is important that the Class of 2024 shows up and shows off. More information and the sign-up page can be found on this flyer.

There is still a lot of construction in and around the building so please be mindful when driving and give yourself plenty of time to find a good parking spot. Parking Passes can be purchased online here (Parking Permits – North Central High School (nchs.cc)).

Park only in designated “Student Parking” areas.  Parking tags must be visible at all times to avoid being ticketed and/or towed.

• • Please see the most recent webinar presentation for more detailed information.
  • To graduate all students have to demonstrate meet the criteria in all three categories:

1. Credits for a diploma – review your progress on page 4 of the handbook, found here
2. Employability Skills (one of the following)
   • Project-Based Learning Experience (i.e. Panther Exploration Project)
   • Service-Based Learning Experience
   • Work-Based Learning Experience
3. Postsecondary-Ready Competencies (one of the following)
   • Honors Diploma
   • Test Scores (ACT/SAT/ASVAB)
   • State Certification/Credentials
   • Apprenticeship
   • Career-Technical Education Concentrator
   • AP/IB/Dual Credit
   • Locally Created Pathway

This free tool is to help you start thinking about life after high school rather that’s college or career.

• All 11^th grade students must login to Naviance.
• Please see the most recent webinar presentation and follow these steps:
  • Log onto the North Central High School Web page
  • Students and Families TAB
  • Counseling TAB
  • Scroll to Bottom of Page and click the NAVIANCE Link
  • Click STUDENT TAB
  • ENTER USERNAME which is the student NC identification number
  • Click forgot password and a temporary one will be sent to student email

Need help finding a job or internship? Mrs. Fowler and Mrs. Williams in D588 are here to help. You can schedule an appointment with them and check out job postings by scanning the QR codes outside their office.

• Academics (Teacher support hours, Learning Center, tutoring/mentors, etc.)
• Social (Self-awareness, social awareness, responsible decision-making, self-management, relationship skills)
• Emotional (School Counselors, Social Work team, student voice panels, etc.)
• Parent/Guardian Supports (Panther Pause, Panther Pause Padlet Resources, parent webinar series)