Senior Corner

Senior Corner

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

Senior Honor Code

The application for Senior Honor Code is now open! You can either scan the QR code or click on the link here to submit your application. All applications must be received by the end of the day on Thursday, August 31st. We are finalizing what the incentives will be, but you must submit your application during that time to be considered. If you have any questions, email your 12th Grade Assistant Principal, Ms. Harmeyer at rharmeyer@msdwt.k12.in.us.

Parking

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. Park only in designated “Student Parking” areas and ensure your parking tag is visible at all times to avoid being ticketed and/or towed. Parking Passes can be purchased online.

 

DO YOU UNDERSTAND GRADUATION PATHWAYS?

    • 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

NAVIANCE
ACCOUNT CREATION

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

  • All 11th grade students must login to Naviance.
  • Please see the most recent webinar presentation and follow these steps:

IMPORTANT DATES

  • SEPTEMBER 13-19: Senior Apparel Sales during lunch periods in the Bookstore Annex | Order Form
  • SEPTEMBER 25: Picture Retake Day with Inter-State Photos (yearbook photo only)
  • SEPTEMBER 29: Senior Bonfire – 9-11pm at JV Softball Fields $5 cash and Senior ID at the door
  • SEPTEMBER 30: Homecoming Dance
  • NOVEMBER 28: Senior Convocation with Herff Jones, order forms for cap, gown and graduation announcements distributed.  Diploma Order Forms distributed during homeroom.
  • EARLY DECEMBER: Inter-State photos available with cap/gown pose available.
  • DECEMBER 6 & 7: Submit orders and payment for cap, gown and graduation announcements to Herff Jones in the Student Center during lunch periods both days, and after school at Door 1 from 4-6pm on 12/6 only.
  • DECEMBER 11 – 15 : Senior Week
  • DECEMBER 15: Last day to submit Diploma Order Forms to the Counseling Department.
  • DECEMBER 18 – 21: Semester 1 Final exams
  • DECEMBER- APRIL: File the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
  • FEBRUARY 13: Commencement participation form distributed in Homeroom. Due on or before February 23.
  • FEBRUARY 16: Senior Class Blood Drive – upper gymnasium
  • FEBRUARY 23: Last day to return completed Commencement participation form to Counseling Department
  • APRIL 2: Senior Convocation – Senior Survey distributed during homeroom.
  • APRIL 16: Last day to submit Senior Survey to Guidance
  • APRIL 17-24: Ticket sales:  Senior Parent Appreciation Luncheon during all lunch periods – Cafeteria (cash or card only)
  • APRIL 25: Herff Jones PAPER orders (announcements, etc)  distributed during lunch – Student Center
  • MAY 1-8: Ticket sales: Grad Dance and Blast Off during all lunch periods – Bookstore Annex (cash or card only)
  • APRIL 24 – MAY 24: AP/IB Exams
  • MAY 10: Last day for seniors to pay arrears  (cash or card only)
  • MAY  20 – 23: Semester 1 Final exams
  • MAY 28:
    • 10:30 a.m. Senior Parent Appreciation Luncheon – Ritz Charles
    • 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. Distribution of cap and gowns, seating instructions, tickets, and yard signs issued in the Student Center at NC   All arrears must be cleared to receive cap and gown
  • MAY 29:
    • 8:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Commencement practice at the Indiana Farmers Coliseum (required for Commencement participation) | Rehearsal buses depart at 7:15 a.m. from North Central
    • 7:00 p.m. Commencement at the Indiana Farmers Coliseum (See proper attire below)
  • MAY 30: 7:00 – 11:00 p.m. “Grad Dance” Graduation Dinner Dance – Ritz Charles
  • JUNE 1: 12:00 Midnight to 3:00 a.m. (after Grad Dance) “Blast Off” at NCHS in the Main Gym 

 *Times, dates, and locations of certain events could be subject to change. Please always check the NCHS website for confirmation. 

College Application Week – Apply for FREE during the week of September 25-29!

*You must apply via the college’s website and NOT the Common App to be able to apply for free.

  • Anderson University
  • Bethel University
  • Caris College
  • DePauw University
  • Earlham College
  • Franklin College
  • Grace College
  • Hanover College
  • Huntington University
  • Indiana Tech
  • Indiana University – East, Kokomo, Northwest, South Bend, and Southeast
  • Indiana Wesleyan University
  • Manchester University
  • Marian University
  • Martin University
  • Oakland City University
  • Purdue University Northwest
  • Saint-Mary-of-the-Woods College
  • Saint Mary’s College
  • Trine University
  • University of Evansville
  • University of Indianapolis
  • University of Saint Francis
  • University of Southern Indiana
  • Valparaiso University
  • Vincennes University
  • Wabash College
  • Indiana State University – free until October 1
  • Indiana University – Fort Wayne – Use Code: FWCOLLGO until Oct. 1
  • Indiana University Indianapolis – Use Code: INCOLLGO
  • Purdue University Fort Wayne – free Sept. 25-Oct 8, use Code: CollegeGo2023
  • University of Cincinnati – Students applying to the UC Uptown campus via the Common App can select “Indiana College GO! Week: I currently go to school in the state of Indiana” on the fee waiver section. Students applying to one of our regional campuses, UC Blue Ash or UC Clermont, through our website simply need to submit their application during College GO! Week between September 25 – 29.
  • Northern Kentucky University – For all students who are applying for Fall 2024,we have extended our application fee waiver until December 31st! Our application can be found by going to edu/apply.  *To use the application fee waiver on the Common App, use code NKUFREE.

COMMENCEMENT

COMMENCEMENT TICKETS WILL BE ISSUED TO EACH GRADUATING STUDENT in cap and gown packets (no extra tickets will be issued).
PROPER ATTIRE TO BE WORN WITH CAP & GOWN:

  • ONLY BLACK SHOES AND SOCKS ALLOWED
  • NO PERSONAL SASHES, TASSELS, STOLES, OR DECORATED CAPS
  • You will not walk in commencement if you break the dress code!

WORK BASED LEARNING

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. You can also learn more at https://indymodernapprenticeship.com/

NC STUDENTS SUPPORTS

  • 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)

CONTACT THE TEAM:

Class of 2024 Support Team
Role Name Email
Assistant Principal Mrs. Harmeyer rharmeyer@msdwt.k12.in.us
Dean Mr. Williams jmwilliams@msdwt.k12.in.us
Counselor (A-GER) Mr. Corn Jcorn@msdwt.k12.in.us
Counselor (GES-ORR) Mrs. Fleming mfleming@msdwt.k12.in.us
Counselor (ORS-Z) Mr. Jacobowitz ajacobowitz@msdwt.k12.in.us
Student Support Specialist Mrs. Jewell njewell@msdwt.k12.in.us
Social Worker Mrs. Johnson jjohnson@msdwt.k12.in.us
Attendance Dean Mrs. King bking@msdwt.k12.in.us
Graduation Coach Mr. Gant kgant@msdwt.k12.in.us
Coordinator of College and Career Counselor Mrs. Slowikowski lslowikowski@msdwt.k12.in.us

Click Here: North Central Community Resource Padlet