september/october 2013-2014 - novi community schools
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http://www.novi.k12.mi.us/hs Administrative Office 248-449-1500
Attendance Office 248-449-1507 Attendance Absence Line 248-449-1501 Student Service Center 248-449-1516
September / October 2013
Novi High School Newsletter
Developing Each Student's Potential With A World-Class Education
Dear Parents, Guardians and Students:
Welcome Back to School! It is an honor and privilege
to introduce myself as the interim principal at Novi High
School. I have worked here for fourteen years serving
as an administrator for six years and a teacher for eight.
I have a passion for teaching, learning, and growing. I am
so very grateful to have had the unique opportunity to
start my career here and I am elated to continue foster-
ing quality relationships with students, staff and parents
for many years to come. I believe that all students can
learn. It is my responsibility to ensure that our teachers
have the resources and skills to challenge our students
to think critically and gain new knowledge that they can
apply to their daily lives.
My greatest initiative this year will be to focus on elevat-
ing the essentials to radically improve student learning.
Over the summer, our staff read the book FOCUS by
Mike Schmoker. The essential things he addresses are
what we teach, how we teach, and authentic literacy.
Our staff will work diligently to implement best practic-
es surrounding these three areas. We will collaborate
regularly and hold each other accountable to ensuring
that our students’ needs get met to the best of their
abilities. We will use our Professional Learning Com-
munity time answering the following essential questions:
1. What is it we want all students to learn?
2. How will we know when each student has mastered
the essential learning?
3. How will we respond when a student experiences
initial difficulty in learning?
4. How will we deepen the learning for students who
have already mastered essential knowledge and
skills?
Over the past two years, our staff has been exploring
standards based grading. Standards based grading is a
refined way of reporting what students know and how
they demonstrate that learning. It focuses on proficien-
cy and tells what students actually learned. Our staff
will continue this work this year and we will effectively
communicate a timeline to you in regards to when we
will move towards having a standards based report card.
This is a district wide initiative that will assist parents
and guardians in identifying their child’s strengths and
weaknesses as learners.
An additional area of FOCUS for me this year is to es-
tablish a strong parent/school partnership. I will be
hosting a monthly meeting for parents/guardians on the
first Wednesday of each month. Meetings will be held at
8:30 a.m. in the Administrative Office. I am seeking your
input regarding how we best support the needs of our
Wildcats.
As a leader, I am committed to excellence rather than
perfection. I give each and every duty and responsibility
my best effort. I am constantly trying to improve myself
and those around me. I lead from the heart and realize
that a successful school is the result of partnerships be-
tween parents, guardians, students and staff. As your
interim principal, I want you to know that I am detail
oriented, student centered, approachable and available.
By working together, we can continue to move Novi
High School forward. I greatly appreciate the open line
of communication that we have as stakeholders and I
value your input or any constructive criticisms. Please
don’t hesitate to contact me with any concerns or ques-
tions. My direct line is (248) 449-1536 or you can email
me at [email protected]. Always remember, I am
here to serve you!
Best wishes for a strong start to the 2013-14 school
year. Let’s Go, Wildcats!!!
Nicole Carter
Interim Principal
The school theme for 2013-14 is SUPERHEROES… You
don’t have to wear a cape to be a hero. This is also our
homecoming theme. We are encouraging all Wildcats
to…
Be a Hero in the Hallway
Be a Hero in the Classroom
Be a Hero in Extracurricular Activities
(Sports/Clubs)
Be a Hero in the Atrium/Cafeteria
Be a Hero in the Community
At a Glance...Upcoming Events
Friday, September 6 Attention all 9th Grade Students and Their Parents!
Wednesday, September 11 Curriculum Night 6:00 PM in Fuerst Auditorium Don’t miss this opportunity to meet your student’s teachers and learn about classroom expectations.
Friday, September 13 Wildcat Tastefest and Silent Auction 5:00 PM Food and Fun for the entire family! Sponsored by the Novi Athletic Boosters
Saturday, September 21 Band Fanfare 4:45 PM Wednesday, October 2 Chat with the Principal/Parent Council 8:30 AM Find out what’s new at the high school at these monthly meetings in the Administrative Office. See flyer on page 15.
Friday, October 4 and Saturday, October 5
Saturday, October 19 Holiday Craft Show 8:00 AM 4:00 PM Sponsored by the Novi Athletic Boosters
2013-2014 School Calendar
For upcoming activities, please refer to the Novi High School Calendar of Events. The calendar is available through the high school web page at www.novi.k12.mi.us/hs. Scroll down to the bottom of the page and there is a link on the right hand side. There is also a monthly calendar that allows you to mouse over a date and see the time and location for events that day. Click on any day in the calendar and the entire month opens for you to view.
For Students!
Freshman Tailgate
Join us for food, fun and friends!
5:30 p.m. Before the home football game against Lakeland
Find us in front of the greenhouse, south of the school Enter on Stadium Drive off Taft Road
See you there!
For Parents!
Meet and Greet
Fuerst Auditorium at 5:45 p.m.
Meet and greet your high school administrators and learn tips on helping your student
to be successful in high school.
After the meeting, we will be hosting a FREE tailgate near the stadium and
you will receive a FREE ticket to the football game!!!
2013 HOMECOMING
Friday, October 4
Parade - 5:00 p.m. Route: Start at Parkview
South on Taft Road to the High School
Game - 7:00 p.m.
Saturday, October 5
Dance - 7:00 - 10:00 p.m.
Novi High School
This yea
r’s them
e: Superh
eroes!
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Communication Protocol General Information The district website (www.novi.k12.mi.us) is a great place to start. The homepage will highlight the most current events, news, school closings and upcoming important events. Select Novi High School from the Schools tab on the green bar at the top and the high school homepage opens up. In the right hand column are links that will take you to a plethora of valuable information. Click on Documents/Forms/Newsletters for general information relating to the High School Calendar of Events, policies, procedures and forms including the Attendance Policy, Parking Procedures, IB and AP courses, lunch menu, health procedures, etc. Back on the high school homepage you will find the Daily Announcements which are updated each morning and highlight the ongoing business and events that occur at Novi High School. These are the same announcements that scroll each day on the monitors throughout the building for the student body. Paper copies of the newsletters and other important documents can also be found in the high school Administrative Office for those without internet access.
Counseling, Career and Student Services Selecting the Counseling, Career and Student Services link will take you to a variety of documents and procedures, from gradua-tion requirements and the scheduling process to emotional and social support. There are also instructions on how to request a tran-script, helpful links for career planning and information on preparing for college. Your child’s counselor is a great resource and sup-port system for the journey through high school.
Classroom, Teacher, Grades: Questions & Concerns Each semester all teachers are required to provide a course syllabus outlining their grading procedures and classroom expectations. The syllabus is given to students and requires both students and parents to read and return it with signatures. All questions or con-cerns regarding a class, teacher, grades, curriculum, assignments, etc. should begin with the classroom teacher. Teachers can be reached via email or telephone. Email addresses can be found in the Staff Directory under the District tab. If you need further as-sistance after contacting the teacher, you may contact your child’s counselor and then your child’s building administrator. Your child is assigned the same counselor and administrator for all four years to build supportive relationships and consistency. Please see page 4 if you have questions about who your child’s assigned counselor or administrator is.
Student Concerns Depending on the nature of your concern, you may want to start with your child’s counselor, assigned administrator or the School Resource Officer. We also have on staff two social workers and a teacher consultant who may be of assistance for issues related to special education, emotional or social hardship and referrals for outside support. To provide you with the best service, it is important that you make an appointment with the necessary personnel. The Novi Community School District has a partnership with Novi Youth Assistance that can provide an extra layer of support for students and families. The initial contact is done through a referral from the school.
MISTAR ParentPortal and StudentConnection (formerly Zangle Parent/Student Connect) MISTAR ParentPortal is a tool that allows parents and students to check current grades and attendance at any time of the day or night. Found under Links on the high school homepage, parents can click on MISTAR ParentPortal and enter their pin with their password to access information. If you have forgotten your pin or password, you can click on Need your login information?, and enter an email address that is unique to you. Login information will be sent to that email address. Note that the email address cannot be an address shared by both parents. Students may view the same information using MISTAR StudentConnection by entering their student identification number and password. If you encounter any problems, please call Cathy Fegert in the Attendance Office, at 248-449-1507. Note that the system is being upgraded by Oakland Schools and is not fully operational at this time. We hope that it will be available soon—thanks for your patience.
High School Electronic Mail List This electronic mail list is used to communicate urgent information and reminders. We try to limit use of this notification system so that when you receive a message you know that it is important—be aware that it may be for a school emergency. We also use it as a tool to remind parents and staff of important dates or events/programs in the community that we are in partnership with. If you have not signed up for the High School Electronic Mail List you may do so on the Documents/Forms/Newsletters link from the high school homepage. Select High School Electronic Mail List on the top left of the page, fill in the required information and click sub-scribe.
Fine Arts The Fine Arts tab has links for Communication Arts, Performing Arts and Visual Arts. The Performing Arts link will then take you to information for Dance, Music and Theater. Check out the Band Website (under the High School Music heading) for current and up-coming band activities.
Athletics The Athletics tab contains team information for boys and girls sports as well as the sports schedule. On this webpage you can find the contact information for the Athletic Office. You can also follow Athletics and other extra curricular activities on Facebook and Twit-ter.
Facebook and Twitter Novi High School has a Facebook fan page and a Twitter account. The Facebook page is an announcement/informational fan page and allows kids and adults immediate access to day-to-day school information. The Twitter account is fed from the Facebook account so all announcements will be “pushed” from Facebook. You may access both Facebook and Twitter from the District webpage under Social Media.
We hope this helps to clarify how to access information and whom to contact with questions and concerns. Again, it is important to contact the proper personnel and set up an appointment if a meeting is necessary.
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Novi High School
2013 - 2014
Administrator Assignments
Counselor Assignments
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Ms. Dinkelmann - 248.449.1530
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Ms. Carter - 248.449.1536
School Resource Officer
Detective Zabick - 248.449.1537
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NOVI HIGH SCHOOL 24062 TAFT ROAD
NOVI, MI 48375-3022 (248) 449-1500
(248) 449-1519 FAX
HIGH SCHOOL RESOURCES
Questions About Contact Phone #
Advanced Placement Coordinator ----------------------- Maggie Laine, Student Service Office -449-1500 ext.5073 Athletics -------------------------------------------------------- Brian Gordon, Athletic Director ---------------------- 449-1509 Attendance ---------------------------------------------------- Shelley Sherman, Attendance Office -------------- 449-1507 Auditorium Use ----------------------------------------------- Tom Mitchell, Auditorium Office --------------------- 449-1511 Classroom Concern ----------------------------------------- Contact teacher first ------------------------------------ 449-1500 Change of Address, Phone, Guardianship ------------ Student Service Center-------------------------------- 449-1516 College Admissions Application -------------------------- Mary DePotter, Student Service Center ----------- 449-1516 College Scholarships and Financial Aid ---------------- Mary DePotter, Student Service Center ----------- 449-1516 Community Volunteer Service (CVS) & Co-op ------- Barbara Clift, Office 175-------------------449-1500 ext. 5175 Counselors ---------------------------------------------------- Erin Boedeker ------------------------------------------- 449-1535 Amy Kilgore ---------------------------------------------- 449-1513 Sarah Lephart ------------------------------------------- 449-1512 Lori Ultch -------------------------------------------------- 449-1515 Michael Zelinski ----------------------------------------- 449-1514 Curriculum Matters ------------------------------------------ Student Service Center-------------------------------- 449-1516 Discipline Matters-- Last name A - Ha ------------------ Katy Dinkelmann, Interim Assistant Principal ---- 449-1530 Last name Hb - O ----------------- Charles LaClear, Assistant Principal --------------- 449-1505 Last name P - Z -------------------- Robert Baker, Assistant Principal ------------------- 449-1503 Interim Principal ---------------------------------------------- Nicole Carter, Administrative Office ---------------- 449-1536 International Baccalaureate ------------------------------- Maggie Laine, Student Service Office -449-1500 ext.5073 Oakland County Public Health Services --------------- Oakland County Public Health Nurse -------------- 926-3950 Oakland Schools Technical Campus (OSTC) -------- Oakland Schools Technical Campus (OSTC) --- 668-5600 Parking Permits ---------------------------------------------- Kathy Miller, Attendance Office B ------------------- 449-1521 Progress in Class -------------------------------------------- Contact teacher first ------------------------------------ 449-1500 Registration of New Students ----------------------------- Student Service Center-------------------------------- 449-1516 Special Education Services ------------------------------- Shailee Patel, Director of Student Services ------ 449-1413 Student Clubs ------------------------------------------------ Brian Gordon, Club Advisor, Athletic Office ------ 449-1509 Testing (MME, ACT, PSAT, NAEP) --------------------- Robert Baker, Administrative Office ---------------- 449-1503 Testing (MEAP, PLAN, NWEA) -------------------------- Katy Dinkelmann, Attendance Office --------------- 449-1530 Textbooks ----------------------------------------------------- Charles LaClear, Attendance Office ---------------- 449-1505 Transcripts ---------------------------------------------------- Student Service Center-------------------------------- 449-1516 Withdrawal from School ------------------------------------ Student Service Center-------------------------------- 449-1516 Work Permits ------------------------------------------------- Beth Hogan, Student Service Center -------------- 449-1516 MiStar Parent Portal/Student Connection ------------- Cathy Fegert, Attendance Office ------------------- 449-1507 It is the policy of the Novi Community School District that no person shall, on the basis of gender, race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, age, disability, height, weight, or marital status or any other status covered by federal, state, or local law be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to, discrimination during any program, activity, service, or in employment. For further information or if a person suspects a discriminatory practice please contact the office of the Assistant Superintendent for Human Resources for Novi Community School District at 25345 Taft Rd., Novi, Michigan, 48375 or call (248) 449-1200.
In The Know
New Staff at Novi High School
We would like to welcome the following staff to Novi High School. We are excited to have them join our Wildcat Team!
Catherine Brach - Math Gina Catrine - Math Megan Chapin-Dube - French and Science Kate Hall - Social Studies Jennifer Kerbrat - Career Development Paraprofessional Sarah Lephart - Counselor Amanda Squires - Special Education Alisyn Swayze-Sweet - Paraprofessional
We would also like to welcome the following student teachers to Novi High School during the 2013-2014 school year.
Jaclyn Burr - English Language Arts and Social Studies with Hattie Maguire and Angelina Kreger Angela Stawasz - Math with Deb Carley and Maggie Laine Diyana Ivanova - Social Studies with Tom Brenner Jill Bersche - Art with Erin Harbar Audrey DiComo - History with Alaina Brown and Paul Schmid Stacy Sutter - English Language Arts with Mike Ziegler Diane Back - Social Work with Kristin Corrion Danielle Lewis - Physical Education with Nikki McEvers
Novi High School Teachers Retire
Our thanks for many years of service go to members of the high school staff who retired in June.
Richard Anderson - Math Maryann Dreske - Social Studies and Business Bill Schoff - Counselor
Best wishes in your retirement!
Opportunities for Involvement
There are numerous opportunities for parents to become involved in our high school. We need your assistance and sup-port of our many programs. The Athletic and Band Booster organizations are very active and vital members of our school community.
Athletic Booster Meetings
Ray Notarantonio - President First meeting is Wednesday, September 18th at 6:30 p.m. in room 160 Subsequent meetings are usually held the 2nd Wednesday of each month at 6:30 P.M. in room 160; note that the meeting in May is scheduled for Tuesday, May 13th For more information, call Athletic Director Brian Gordon (248.449.1509)
Band Booster Meetings
Jack Day - President Meetings are the 2nd Monday of each month at 7:00 p.m. in the high school band room For more information, call Band Director Mark Hourigan (248.449.1520)
Deliveries
Please note that in order to reduce the number of classroom interruptions, any items brought to school for your child during the school day will not be delivered to the classroom. When it is necessary for you to bring a forgotten item we will page
your child, during passing time, to report to the Administrative Office to pick the item up. Any perishable items, such as lunches, will be disposed of at the end of the school day. Please keep in mind that we do not have refrigeration available for lunches. Thank you for your understanding.
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Free and Reduced Price Lunch
Applications for free and reduced price lunch are available on the Novi Community School District website at www.novi.k12.mi.us. Under the District tab select Food Service and in the Links column you will find directions along with the application. Paper copies are also available in the Administrative Office or Student Service Center at the high school.
Health Insurance for Children - MIChild/Healthy Kids
MIChild is a health insurance program for uninsured children of Michigan’s families. You can find out if you qualify by com-pleting the online application at https://healthcare4mi.com/michild-web/ or calling 1-888-988-6300 for assistance. There are brochures containing additional information available in the Student Service Center at the high school.
Attendance Attendance Hotline - 248.449.1501
Our hotline allows you to call in an absence, tardy or early release for your child. If your child needs to leave early for an appointment please follow these steps:
Call the attendance hotline and give the following information:
please speak slowly and spell the first and last name of your child
reason for early dismissal
the time your student needs to check out
if and where your student will be picked up (specify which parking lot)
whether your student will be returning to school
In the event of a last minute appointment, please call the attendance secretary at 248.449.1507 to ensure the message is received before your child needs to leave. Please refer to the Novi High School Attendance Policy for further information.
Dress and Personal Grooming
Whenever student attire is disruptive to classroom activity or creates a safety hazard, the student will be required to change before continuing with classes.
School is a place of business and requires businesslike clothing. This means that bare midriff, bare shoulders, short skirts/shorts or "Soffe" shorts ( 30% of the leg must be covered), sheer or see-through materials, halter tops, spaghetti strap tops, side cutout shirts, hats/hoods or headgear (including wave caps, scarves, sweat bands, etc.), undershirts and visible undergarments are not permissi-ble. Items of clothing that advertise or condone the following will not be permitted: the use of drugs, alcohol, tobacco, or any unau-thorized organization deemed to be in conflict with school policies and practices. In regards to skirts, dresses, and/or shorts, we are requiring that students cover 30% of their leg length. Leg length is determined by measuring from the top of the leg to the floor in bare feet. The skirt hem is measured from the floor in bare feet as well. Specific guidelines are available from the student’s adminis-trator upon request. In regards to waistlines (for both males and females), the top of the waistline is to be worn above the hips. Stu-dents who are not in compliance with the dress code will be asked to put on more appropriate clothing and, if none is available, may be asked to go home to get suitable attire. Protective glasses, provided by the school district, are required in classes where hot flu-ids, chemicals, and flying objects could cause injury to the eyes. Classroom teachers will determine the appropriateness of safety and protective clothing in their classroom.
Novi High School Office Hours
The High School Administrative Office, Attendance Office and Student Service Center are open Monday - Friday from 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. During the school year, if you wish to reach a teacher during his or her conference hour please call the Administrative Office at 248.449.1500.
Student Drop-off/Pick-up
Your help is needed during daily student drop-off and pick-up times. Due to the heavy flow of traffic on Ten Mile Road, especially in the morning, it is suggested that students arrive early to avoid the last minute rush.
Student drop-off and pick-up will occur at the Ten Mile Road entrance to the building. Students should not be dropped off or picked up from the Taft Road entrance since this area is designated for bus drop-off and pick-up.
Parents can assist us in making the Ten Mile Road parking lot safer and more efficient for all concerned. Parents who are dropping off students are asked to use the entrance near the east side of the library. Upon entering the drive, parents should proceed down the
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driveway to the front of the building and drop their child off at the sidewalk. When exiting, parents are asked to form two lanes, one which will turn right onto Ten Mile and one that will turn left onto Ten Mile. The visitor parking lot is to be used by visitors only. Stu-dents who drive to school will enter the Ten Mile parking lot near the Civic Center entrance at the light.
Thanks for your assistance in helping everyone get to their destinations quickly and safely.
Student Parking
Student parking is available in three lots. The lots are called the North Lot (Ten Mile parking lot), West Lot (Taft Road, West wing) and the South Lot (Taft Road, near the football field). Students can sign up for a parking privilege and decal for $50.00. Parking privileges will be issued only to students who have a valid driver’s license, and show proof of insur-
ance and car registration. Parking decals must be properly displayed at all times. Anyone who changes cars during the school year is required to register the new car with Mrs. Kathy Miller, in Attendance Office B, and purchase a new decal for $5.00. Students will not be able to access their cars during school hours. Students leaving campus must have proper parent/guardian permission and must sign out in the Attendance Office before leaving campus. Parking on campus is a privilege and it is our expectation that all stu-dents will comply with the rules outlined in the parking contract.
High School Electronic Mail List
Have you signed up yet?
Novi Community Schools has developed an electronic mail list to aid us in providing proper communication. When you subscribe to this notification system for the high school, we will be able to notify you of important information in a timely manner via email. In addi-tion, the high school newsletters are posted online and the electronic mail list will allow us to notify you when they are available on the high school website. We strongly encourage all parents/guardians to sign up for this mail list as it will greatly improve com-munications. Open the link, fill in the necessary information and you will then be registered for this service. This has been a very successful communication tool for parents so please be sure to sign up.
To sign up for this service: www.novi.k12.mi.us
High School Link
Go to Documents/Forms/Newsletters
On the top left of the page is the heading - High School Mail List
Select - High School Mailing List
Fill in the required information and click subscribe
School Store - “Cat Rack”
Show your pride in Novi Community Schools by wearing apparel in green and white! The Cat Rack is now selling polo shirts, hats, t-shirts, hooded sweatshirts, fleece jackets and more. Fridays are Green & White day at Novi High School. The Cat Rack is open Monday through Friday during lunches on a rotating basis. For more information, please call the Administrative Office at 248.449.1500.
Curriculum Night / Parent-Teacher Conferences
Novi High School Curriculum Night will be held on Wednesday, September 11th. The event begins at 6:00 p.m. in the high school auditorium.
Parent-Teacher Conferences for first semester will be held at the high school on Wednesday, November 13th and Thursday, Novem-ber 14th, from 5:00 - 7:30 p.m. Second semester conferences are on Tuesday, April 1 from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. We hope you will be able to attend!
On-Site College Admissions
Do you want to learn if you've been admitted to college in 10 minutes or less? Overwhelmed by the college appli-cation process? Then on-site admissions may be for you!
Several universities have agreed to send an admissions counselor to Novi High School during the Fall of 2013. The representative will sit down with you to review your application, transcript and test scores and provide you with an immediate admissions deci-sion. For more information please visit the Student Service Center or visit the Counseling, Career & Student Services website, Fall 2013 On-Site College Admissions link, available through the high school home page at http://www.novi.k12.mi.us/hs.
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Athletic Participation Fees
The following fees apply for interscholastic athletics for the 2013-2014 school year:
HS Participation Fee - $175.00 per student, per sport (2 sport fee cap)
MS Participation Fee - $75.00 per student, per sport (3 sport fee cap)
Participation fees are due prior to any sport tryout or practice session. Please visit http://www.novi.k12.mi.us/athletics for more infor-mation regarding athletic registration, fees and the option to pay the participation fee on-line.
Athletic Physicals for 2013-14 School Year
Physical exams (dated after April 15, 2013) are required and must be on file in the Athletic Office for anyone wishing to try out and participate in school sports for the 2013-14 school year. Physical examination forms are available online on the Athletics webpage under Documents and Forms, at the high school in the Administrative and Athletic Offices, and at Novi Middle School and Novi Meadows.
Oakland County Health Division - Free Vision Screening for Freshmen
According to the Oakland County Health Division at least 80% of learning is mediated through vision. Impaired vision is one of the most common health problems affecting children and by high school graduation one third will have a vision problem requiring correction. Michigan Public Health code, Act 368, recommends vision screening for ninth graders.
To meet the screening needs of these students the Oakland County Health Division offers free vision screening by appointment at the North Oakland Health Center and South Oakland Health Center locations. Parents can call 248-424-7070 to schedule an appoint-ment and take advantage of this free service offered by the OCHD.
Free Lecture Series - Teens Using Drugs: What To Know and What To Do
"Teens Using Drugs: What To Know and What To Do" is a FREE, ongoing, two-part lecture series on identifying and helping teens who may be harmfully involved with alcohol/other drugs. It is designed to provide education on how to understand, identify and address adolescent alcohol/other drug use and problems.
The programs are presented at the Saint Joseph Mercy Hospital Education Center, 5305 Elliott Drive, Ypsilanti. Please refer to the website, http://www.teensusingdrugs.org, for times, dates and additional information. Please phone 734-973-7892 with any questions. All presentations are free and open to the public. Registration is not required.
Testing, Tutoring and Workshops
Math Tutorial Program
Math Tutorial is for high school students needing assistance with their current Algebra 1, Algebra 2, Geometry, PreCalculus, Statis-tics, AP Statistics, Calculus, AP Calculus AB, IB Math Studies or IB Math SL1 or 2 class. Classes meet on Tuesday and Thursday for 45 minutes, a total of 4.5 hours of tutoring.
Class maximum: 16 students per time slot / 4 teachers 4:1 ratio of students to teacher
Tues/Thurs 2:15 - 3:00 p.m. 3:00 - 3:45 p.m.
Session 1: September 12, 17, 19, 24, 26, October 1
Session 2: October 3, 8, 10, 15, 17, 22
Session 3: October 24, 29, 31, November 7, 12, 14
Session 4: November 19, 21, December 3, 5, 10, 12
Session 5: December 17, 19, January 7, 9, 14, 16
Fee: $63.00 Session 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 Sign up with Mrs. Kathy Miller in Attendance Office B, Monday through Friday from 7:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Checks should be made payable to Novi Community Education.
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Fall ACT Test
The ACT test will be given on December 14th. Students who have registered with ACT and have been assigned to Novi High School should report to the school no later than 7:45 a.m. Please park in the Taft Road Staff lot and enter the main doors. Testing begins promptly at 8:00 a.m. Proper photo or letter identification is required. Students should bring their Admission Ticket, at least two #2 pencils and an approved calculator. Please check the ACT website (http://www.actstudent.org/faq/answers/calculator.html) for prohib-ited calculators. ACT does not allow food or beverages in the testing areas so please eat a nutritious breakfast before testing. Testing is generally over by 12:30 p.m. for students taking the ACT Plus Writing Test. Students who are considering a change of site, change of date or walk-in registration should contact Mrs. Laine in room 239 for information. The additional fees for these services can be found in the information packets that are available in the Student Service Center at the high school.
ACT Test Preparation Workshop
This test preparation workshop is designed to acquaint the students with the test structure, types of questions and timing. Strategies for each part of the test are discussed, including the writing portion. Students will receive instructions on how, where and when to practice as well as receive a test preparation book for their use. Students should bring a calculator and pencil. A material fee of $23.00 for the test preparation book is due to the instructor on the first day. Please make the check for materials payable to the instructor. Register for this ACT workshop through the Novi Community Education Office either by phone (248-449-1206) or online (www.novi.k12.mi.us/communityed/).
There is a $40 registration fee per session. Instructor: Maggie Laine
4:00 - 6:00 p.m. Novi High School room 239
Session 1 - October 21, 23, 24 (Mon., Wed. & Thurs.) Session 2 - December 9, 11, 12 (Mon., Wed. & Thurs.)
ACT - Intensive Preparation Workshop
This 10 week course develops a student’s test-taking ability by focusing on strategies. Pre-testing is done to know where a student is, and post-testing shows growth. Special attention is placed on raising the student’s current score. Students will complete an ACT Practice Test at the end of the course. Register for this ACT - Intensive workshop through the Novi Community Education Office ei-ther by phone (248-449-1206) or online (www.novi.k12.mi.us/communityed/).
There is a $175 registration fee. Instructor: Maggie Laine
4:00 - 6:00 p.m. Novi High School room 239
Tuesdays, September 24 through December 10 No class on November 5 and December 3
PSAT (Preliminary Scholastic Aptitude Test)
The PSAT will be given at Novi High School on Saturday, October 19th at 7:30 a.m. Students can sign up with Mrs. Kathy Miller in Attendance Office B from September 23 through October 4, during lunches and after school only. The cost is $20.00, payable by check (made out to Novi High School) or cash. On the day of the test students should bring picture I.D., pencils with erasers and a calculator. This test is also the National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (NMSQT). If you have questions, please contact the Stu-dent Service Center at 248.449.1516. PSAT Test Preparation Workshop
This 2 day workshop is designed to assist students in preparing for the PSAT. Students will look at various strategies for math and English and learn about test structure. A mini test will be given to work with pacing and guessing options. Register for this workshop through the Novi Community Education Office either by phone (248-449-1206) or online (www.novi.k12.mi.us/communityed/).
There is a $20 registration fee. Instructor: Maggie Laine
4:00 - 5:30 p.m. Novi High School room 239
October 14 and 16 (Monday and Wednesday)
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Testing Out
Testing out provides the opportunity for students with existing knowledge to by-pass prerequisites or graduation requirements. Novi Community Schools will be offering test out opportunities for Middle School and High School students four (4) times during the school year. Testing will be held at the Instructional Technology Center (ITC) on Taft Road from 3:45 – 6:00 p.m. Check the Novi High School Calendar of Events for specific dates. Additional information is available online at the Novi High School website (www.novi.k12.mi.us/hs). Click on Test Out Information to get the details on this process and on registration. Test out opportunities in the 2013-14 school year are scheduled for January, March, May and June. Please note that students cannot test out of classes which they are currently completing.
Dual Enrollment
Tenth (10th) and eleventh (11th) grade students who are interested in dual enrollment must participate in either the PLAN or the PSAT and receive a minimum passing score prior to enrollment. The PSAT will be held at Novi High School on Saturday, October 19th at 7:30 a.m. Pre-registration is required. Interested students can register with Mrs. Kathy Miller in Attendance Office B from September 23 through October 4, during lunches and after school only. The PLAN test will be given to all 10th graders on March 5, 2014, dur-ing the regular school day. An informational letter was included in the Registration/Orientation packet that was mailed home to all high school students in August. If you have any questions, please call your student's counselor for more information.
MEAP Update
Ninth grade students will be participating in the MEAP test on October 16th at Novi High School. Students will take the MEAP Social Studies test and will be evaluated on the material that was covered prior to ninth grade. It is important that students are well rested and have eaten a healthy breakfast on the day of testing. To prevent the loss of class time for retake purposes, it is imperative that students are present on the day of testing. If you have any questions please call Ms. Dinkelmann at 248-449-1530.
Senior Corner
Commencement 2014
We are excited to announce that Commencement for the Class of 2014 will be held at the Convocation Center at Eastern Michigan University on May 31, 2014. We look forward to seeing you at the ceremony!
Senior Pictures
Note the following information concerning very important senior picture deadlines and requirements. You may want to take this information to your photography studio to ensure that all specifications are met and to avoid any problems with meeting deadlines. If your child is being photographed at Prestige Portraits, your yearbook and class composite arrangements will be taken care of for you. Additional details are available on the Novi High School homepage. Click on the Documents/Forms/Newsletters link, and then in the Yearbook section, select Senior Portraits - Yearbook & Composite.
Senior Pictures for Yearbook
Senior pictures for yearbook: Head and shoulder pose in color with a neutral blue/gray background. Size of photo needed is 1 1/2”X 2 1/8” with a head size (top of hair to bottom of chin) of 1 inch. A print must be delivered directly to Ms. Cadena in room 120 by November 15, 2013. Seniors must be photographed by Saturday, October 12, 2013, to meet this deadline. If using Prestige Portraits, you must choose your yearbook pose by Saturday, October 26, 2013, so the proper selection may be delivered to the school.
Senior Pictures for Composite
Head & shoulder pose in color with a neutral blue/gray background. Size of photo needed is 1 1/2” X 2”, with a head size (top of hair to bottom of chin) of 1”. A print must be delivered directly to Prestige Portraits (39245 Grand River in Farmington Hills, 248.427.1002) by February 1, 2014. If you are going to a studio other than Prestige, there will be a processing fee of $20, payable to Prestige, for the class composite, and you must submit a release form provided by your photography studio along with your photo. To properly receipt each person submitting a print for the class composite, Prestige will not accept direct shipment from other studios. It is your responsibility to hand deliver the print, release form and payment to Prestige. Do not bring your photo for the class compo-site to the high school.
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Senior All Night Party - Class of 2014 Attention Senior Parents! First parent meeting…
When: Monday, September 16, 2013
Where: Novi High School - Auditorium - Lecture Area A
Time: 7:00 p.m.
Volunteers are needed to lead the Class of 2014 party as well as several committees. Please come to the meeting and learn what the party is and sign up to lead or help on one of the committees! The success of this event depends on the participation of ALL Sen-ior parents. Let’s make this a very special night for our Seniors! If you have any questions please contact Karen Kotcher at [email protected] or Kim Lau at [email protected].
Please sign up for additional communications via email on the SANP Mail List at www.novi.k12.mi.us//hs/sanp/email-list/ or our Face-book group at www.facebook.com/groups/NoviHS2014SANP/.
Accolades
Novi High School Award
In May, Novi High School received notice that it has been selected as one of the Newsweek/Daily Beast Best High Schools in the U.S. Novi is ranked to be the 319th (up from 472nd last year) best high school in the nation according to this annual ranking of the nation’s top high schools. We are the 6th highest ranked high school in Michigan (up from 11th last year)! Based on how they collect data – compared to last year’s performance – our scores show a 2% increase in graduation rate, an increase in the number of AP and IB tests taken, a 4% increase in the number of college-bound seniors, an 11 point increase in SAT scores, and an impressive .2 in-crease (from 3.6 to 3.8) in average score on AP tests.
Congratulations to the whole district for preparing such outstanding scholars!
Art Students Honored
The Novi Select Art Show was held at the Civic Center in May. Several high school students were honored for their work.
Riko Tabuchi - awarded Best of Show for “Self Portrait” Jayne Xiong - won Honorable Mention for “Together” Taylor Simpson - won Honorable Mention for “Maps”
Sunny Huang demonstrated more than her artistic talent, dazzling attendees with a stunning piano concert at the show. Sunny also performed at Carnegie Hall within the past year!
This show provided many terrific examples of Novi High School students’ creativity, problem solving skills, and hard work. Several Novi students also were named scholarship winners this year.
Taylor Simpson was awarded $72,000 to study illustration at Maryland Institute College of Art Jayne Xiong won $56,000 to study animation at Maryland Institute College of Art Nicolette McKevitz received $16,000 to study furniture design and interior design
Congratulations to all on these accomplishments!
Kindness Star Award
Kokoro Koyama was honored as a recipient of the Kindness Star award, which is given to area students each year by the Jewish Community Center of Metro Detroit. Kokoro was nominated by teacher Shannon Hadley, for befriending a new student at Novi High School. Without being asked, Kokoro helped this student to adjust to the school by walking her to class, serving as her helper, and translating for her when necessary. Congratulations, Kokoro, for all you did to make a new student feel welcome and at home at Novi High School!
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Novi Track and Field Shines at State Meet
Several Novi High School athletes earned All State honors with their performances at the Division 1 State Championship in June.
Kerri McMahan - State Champion, Women’s High Jump
Lina Davis, Hannah Lonergan, Taylor Mosley and Kerri McMahan - 3rd Place, Women’s 4x400 M Relay
Jordan Love - 4th Place, Men’s 200 M Dash
Ali Taha - 4th Place, Men’s Long Jump
Taylor Pavlika - 5th Place, Women’s Discus
Collin Berenguer - 8th Place, Men’s Pole Vault
Congratulations to these outstanding athletes, as well as to Coach Marsha Reid and all the students who represented Novi High School at this event!
National Honor Society Recognized
Novi High School’s National Honor Society was selected as the Salvation Army’s Eastern Michigan Division Organization Volunteer of the Year for 2013. The group was presented a plaque by the divisional commander at a meeting in June. “Thank You” to all the stu-dents who volunteered their time during the school year to help others in many different ways, and to Honor Society sponsor Barbara Clift.
Novi Student Creates Design for Providence Park Hospital
Student Toraki Maehata, a student in Melissa Edmunds’ Graphic Arts class last semester, created a design for Providence Park Hos-pital as part of the Novi Community School District’s Partnership program with Providence Park. Hospital representative Darlene Ephraim praised Toraki for producing a quality product which met the hospital’s specifications, in a timely and professional manner. This helped the hospital and provided real career experience for one of our students. Thank you to Melissa Edmunds for helping to expand our Partnership program.
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It is the policy of the Novi Community School District that no person shall, on the basis of gender, race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, age, disability, height, weight, or marital status or any other status covered by federal, state, or local law be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to, discrimina-tion during any program, activity, service, or in employment. For further information or if a person suspects a discriminatory practice please contact the office of the Assis-tant Superintendent for Human Resources for Novi Community School District at 25345 Taft Rd., Novi, Michigan, 48375 or call (248) 449-1200.
Grade Level Assessments
9th Grade MEAP October 16, 2013
9th and 10th Grade NWEA Testing Fall & Spring
10th Grade PLAN March 5, 2014
11th Grade PSAT October 19, 2013
*ACT any time in junior year/required in March with MME
MME March 4 - 6, 2014
*SAT any time in junior year, if desired
12th Grade Retake ACT and/or SAT if desired
*Please refer to www.act.org for ACT test dates and registration and www.collegeboard.com for SAT test dates and registration.
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Descriptions of commonly used standardized tests:
MEAP: (Michigan Educational Assessment Program)
9th graders take social studies only; taken during school day.
NWEA: Used to measure student growth in the following subject areas: Science, Math, Reading and Writing; taken during the school day.
PLAN: A predictor of success on the ACT and also includes a useful career interest survey with detailed results; taken during the school day.
PSAT: Preliminary SAT that predicts success on the SAT; qualifies students for the National Merit Scholarship; taken on a Saturday; students must sign up and pay for this test in the Student Service Center.
SAT: College admissions exam that tests students’ knowledge on subjects that are required for college success.
ACT: College admissions exam; used interchangeably with SAT by most universities.
MME: (Michigan Merit Exam) High school exit exam that tests high school standards.
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Dr. Steve M. Matthews, Superintendent of Schools
Developing Each Student’s Potential With a World-Class Education
August 28, 2013 Dear Parents of the Novi Community School District and Novi Community Members: Last week the State of Michigan released the new Michigan School Accountability Scorecard. Using a color-coded system, the new state ‘scorecard’ reflects the progress of each school and district on goals established by the state. The range of colors, from green (highest), to lime green, yellow, orange, and red (lowest), do not identify achievement. The colors indicate progress on achieving the building and district goals as assigned by the state.
In presenting this scorecard the state would have you believe that each school rated in a similar color category has similar student achievement. That is simply not the case. For example, here are two schools both rated yellow by the state. The Novi School clearly has higher achievement than the school from another district, substantially higher in some cases, yet both schools are rated yellow.
Math Achievement (Percent Proficient)
Other District School
Novi District School
All students 70.12% 92.34% Bottom 30% 17.60% 74.36% American Indian 0.00% - Asian 86.36% 95.41% African American 44.44% 66.67% Hispanic 43.75% 100.00% Native American 80.00% - Two or more races - 100.00% White 73.35% 90.78% Economically disadvantaged 59.22% 83.33% English Language Learners 25.00% 81.25%
s with Disabilities
The state rating system suggests that both of these schools have similar student achievement. That is not the case. The Novi school is rated yellow because it has different and more challenging goals to work on based on past performance.
Developing Each Student’s Potential With a World-Class Education
All of Novi’s schools are rated yellow or orange even though on the most recent MEAP and MME exams, student achievement was high and overall our students ranked among the highest performers in the county and in the state. In truth our data does indicate that while our subgroups also continue to achieve well above state averages we still have work to do.
When we created our District Goals in 2011 we started with commitment to the growth and achievement of every student in our district as our first two goals:
1) The Novi Community School District will ensure that each student will make no less than one year’s growth in one year’s time.
2) The Novi Community School District will ensure that all students achieve at a high level. (There will be no achievement gaps.)
We continue to identify how we can provide support where appropriate and enrichment where needed to ensure that every student will make no less than one year’s growth in one year’s time and to ensure that every student is making progress towards achieving at a high level.
As a parent, I would want to know that the schools I send my child to are strong and vibrant. I would want the best for my child. Let me assure you that the schools in the Novi Community School District, our schools, are among the strongest in the State of Michigan. On every measure – MEAP and MME results, daily attendance, graduation rate, subgroup performance, and success after high school – our schools achieve at among the highest levels in the state. The goals that we have for set for ourselves challenge us. Our focus is on meeting the needs of every single child, ensuring the each child makes growth, and helping each child achieve at a high level.
If you have additional questions, please feel free to ask your building principal. Feel free to call or email me as well.
Sincerely,
Dr. Steve Matthews
Counseling News Counselors:
Erin Boedeker, Amy Kilgore, Sarah Lephart,
Lori Ultch & Michael Zelinski
Counseling Secretaries: Mary DePotter &
Beth Hogan
COLLEGE VISITS
September 12-Washington University in St. Louis @ 9:30 13-Michigan State University @ 8:15 16-Vanderbilt University @ 9:30 17-Wabash College @ 7:30 18-University of Toledo @ 8:00 19-Ferris State University @ 9:00 23-University of Michigan @ 12:30 23-Eastern Michigan University @ 9:00 23-Grand Valley State University @ 9:00 23-Central Michigan University @ 11:00 24-Ohio State University @ 9:00 25-Alma College @ 10:30 27-Lawrence Technological University @ 8:30 27-Madonna University @ 9:30
October 8-Northern Michigan University @ 8:30 9-University of Michigan – Dearborn @9:30 10-Oakland University @ 9:00 10-Western Michigan University @ 9:00 14-Albion College @ 9:30 14-Loyola University @ 9:30 16-Kalamazoo College @ 9:00 17-Purdue University @ 8:00 28-Northwestern University @ 11:30
Seniors & College Application Information
All students in the class of 2014 met with their counselor last June to discuss their senior year and information regarding the college applica-tion process. The information covered at this meeting can be found on the counseling, career & student service website within the meetings folder. http://www.novi.k12.mi.us/hs/ccss/studentmeetings/ Also, all seniors received a copy of the Senior Newsletter at registration. This includes important reminders and additional information to help with college application completion.
Academic Support Strategies
Let’s start the school year off on a positive note! Here are a few things you can do to help improve your child’s success:
1. If you have not done so already, open the lines of communication between you and your child’s teachers. Parent Connection in MiStar is a useful tool as well as phone calls or emails.
2. Have a daily discussion with your child about at least one current course and what topics are being covered, what types of assignments are being completed, when the next assessment will take place, etc.
3. If you believe your child may require tutoring in order to be success-ful, you or your child can pick up tutoring resources in the student service center or you can inquire about tutoring with your child’s counselor.
4. Make sure your child is present at school in all classes each and eve-ry day. Missing lecture and other direct instruction from teachers is one of the main reasons students are unsuccessful.
5. Ask your child about Academic Advisory and what they accomplished during that class period each Wednesday. This is an opportunity to get additional help, complete make-up work, or work with a current teacher on a variety of things.
6. Good Luck during the 2013-2014 school year!
ONSITE ADMISSIONS
Alma College 9-25
Central Michigan University 9-23
Eastern Michigan University 9-23
Grand Valley State University 9-23
Lawrence Technological University 9-27
Madonna University 9-27
Northern Michigan University 10-08
Oakland University 10-10
University of Michigan – Dearborn 10-08 Western Michigan University 10-10
Space is limited and available on a first come first serve basis. Minimum GPA and/or ACT may be re-quired to participate.
Sign up begins at 7 a.m. on September 12th, 2013 in the counseling office.
Senior Newsletter
Fall 2013
Special Points of
Interest:
Remember to review your “Guide to Planning for College” packet that we discussed during your senior meeting which took place prior to the end of last year. It can be found at http://www.novi.k12.mi.us/hs/ccss/
studentmeetings
Directions for sending transcripts are also in the packet and on the website. Register with Parchment
Exchange to send transcripts.
Look into onsite admissions and mark the dates for college repre-
sentative visits.
Go to www.macrao.org to see an
updated list of local college fairs.
If you wish to retake the ACT or SAT exams then register asap so you don’t miss deadlines. You may also want to consider taking a test-prep course. http://
www.actstudent.org/
If you are interested in playing D1 or D2 college athletics and haven’t registered with NCAA then see Mrs. Ultch in the counseling office
ASAP to do so.
Start researching financial aid
options early in your senior year.
Check your school email regularly for important information, dead-lines, and upcoming important
dates.
Enjoy your final year of high
school!
Novi High School Counseling, Career & Student Services
Welcome Class of 2014
We are excited to welcome you to your senior year! This is an exciting time for you and your
families as you reach the end of your high school career and get ready to move toward the
next phase in your life. Throughout your senior year, your counselor will be available to help
support you through the transitions into either the world of work, college, or military. We are
here to help!
As you remember, we met with all of you at the end of your junior year to prepare you for the beginning of your senior year. The main focus was college admissions. It is very important to review the information we provided. It can be found at www.novi.k12.mi.us/hs/ccss/studentmeetings
Helpful Information for Completing College Apps
School Code 232843
Unique Identification Code: (UIC) View your transcript and it’s listed un-
der your name in the gray shaded area.
Your 1st day of high school 9/7/10
We do not rank students individually. Here are unweighted percentile ranks:
Top 6% is all 4.0 GPA
Top 10% is 3.9524 and above
Top 15% is 3.9029 GPA and above
Tops 20% is 3.84 GPA and above
Top 25% is 3.7857 GPA and above
Transcripts include both weighted and unweighted GPA.
Number of 2014 Graduates: 490
Graduation Date: May 31, 2014
Number of Accelerated Courses: AP-18, IB-18, Honors-3
Your counselor’s contact information (guidance counselor = title):
Erin Boedeker [email protected] 248.449.1535
Amy Kilgore [email protected] 248.449.1513
Sarah Lephart [email protected] 248.449.1512
Lori Ultch [email protected] 248.449.1515
Michael Zelinski [email protected] 248.449.1514
Counselors will begin processing applications during the 2nd week of school.
A few goals to consider when choosing colleges to apply to: On the first day of senior year you should have a list of 3-6 schools you are interested in applying to.
Of those 3-6 schools,
At least one is in Michigan
At least two match your GPA and test score profile
At least two are affordable
Applying to College through
ONSITE ADMISSIONS
1. Research and choose the schools you will be applying to.
2. Sign up for onsite admissions in September. (The exact date will be available when school starts.
3. Check your email and the coun-seling website often to get the most up-to-date information and to view a complete list of colleges participating in onsite admis-sions.
4. Once approved for onsite admis-sions, complete the application provided to you.
5. Return the completed application to Mr. Zelinski.
6. Your counselor will provide a copy of your transcript and test scores.
7. Show up in professional attire for your admissions interview.
8. Receive an admissions decision in less than 10 minutes!
Applying to College through
REGULAR ADMISSIONS
1. Research and choose the schools you will be applying to.
2. Apply to each individual school in the format they require (online or paper application )
3. Register for Parchment using the instructions on the next page. (Also listed on the counseling website.)
4. Through Parchment request that transcripts be sent to all schools that you have submitted applica-tions for and are not part of The Common Application. Do NOT request transcripts through Parchment for any Common Ap-plication schools. If you have questions about Parchment dur-ing this process, contact Parch-ment, not your counselor.
5. Request that test scores from ACT and/or SAT be sent directly from the testing agencies to each school you are applying to. If you requested your scores be sent at the time of your ACT then you do not need to do this again.
http://www.actstudent.org/scores/send/
6. Please allow up to 10 days to process your requests.
Applying to College through
COMMON APPLICATION
1. Research and choose the schools you will be applying to.
2. Complete all sections required by the common application.
Send letter of recommen-dation requests to teachers you have requested letters from.
Send secondary school report to your counselor.
Be sure to use the correct email addresses!
3. Request that test scores from ACT and/or SAT be sent directly from the testing agencies to each school you are applying to. If you requested your scores be sent at the time of your ACT then you do not need to do this again.
http://ww.actstudent.org/scores/send/
http:sat.collegeboard.com/scores/send-sat-scores
4. Do not need to request documents through Parchment. Your transcript will automatically be attached to your Secondary School Report which is completed by your counse-lor.
5. Please allow up to 10 days to pro-cess your requests.
Novi High School College Application Checklist
Novi Public Library Teen Newsletter - September/October 2013
Teen Space Returning for 2013-2014 School Year!
Due to the success of last year’s Teen Space, we are
continuing to offer the Teen Space for the new school
year, and have even added Fridays to the mix. We
have again partnered with the City of Novi Parks,
Recreation and Cultural Services, Novi Community
School District, and Novi Youth Assistance to offer a
space in our West Meeting Room for teens after school.
The Teen Space was created for students to “hang
out” and socialize when traditional use of the Library is
not needed!
Monday-Friday—2:00PM-5:00PM
The Novi Public Library Youth & Teen Services
Department is calling all high school students to join
the Teen Advisory Board (TAB). TAB is a group devot-
ed to planning future programming at the Library,
discussing new resources and ideas for the Library,
and chatting about books and other materials.
September 13— 3:30PM-4:30PM
October 11— 3:30PM-4:30PM
November 1—3:30PM-4:30PM
Library Cards Required!
®=Registration Required. Call 248-
349-0720 or visit http://
www.novilibrary.org.
®Pizza Taste-Off .
Friday, September 13, 2013
4:30PM:00-5:15 PM
Grades: 7-12
®College Planning and Strategies .
Tuesday, September 24, 2013
7:00PM-9:00 PM
Grades: 9-12 .
®Ender’s Game– Read the Book,
See the Movie .
Friday, November 1, 2013
4:30PM-5:30 PM
New Library Hours
Upcoming Teen Programs
Beginning September 3, 2013, the Library will
require all patrons to present their library cards
for service. This change will make a patron’s
library experience easier and faster! Use your
Library card to check out library materials, place
items on hold, access online resources, and
much, much more.
New Library App The Novi Public Library is now mobile!
With our app you can: Search for
books, DVDs, CDs, place holds and re-
new items, scan any book’s barcode to
find out if the library has a copy, and
much more! This app is available on most internet-
accessible devices.
Monday—Thursday 10AM-9PM
Friday—Saturday 10AM-6PM
Sunday 12PM—6PM
Library Resources Download 200 digital magazines
from the Zinio Collection. Choose
from a selection of fashion, nature,
sports and more—all accessible from
your internet-enabled device.
Freegal is great way to expand
your music collection. You can
download up to 3 songs each week with the use of
your library card.
Novi Public Library
45255 Ten Mile Road, Novi, MI 48375
248-349-0720 | www.novilibrary.org
Questions or Comment?
Jennifer Preston, Teen Librarian ([email protected])
Suzanne Carpenter, Youth & Teen Librarian
Ziyang Huang, Student Representative
Jessica Mathew, Student Representative