Counseling

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COURSES FOR THE 2025-26 SCHOOL YEAR

Log into Aeries/Parent Portal to check your classes!

Course requests can be viewed from June 2-June 12.
Please review your courses for accuracy!
Notice an error - or do you want to make a change to you courses?
- Submit the Schedule Change Request Form.
- Review this list of collapsed and closed classes before you submit!
- The form closes on Friday, June 12 at noon and will reopen in August.
Check your courses in Aeries before June 12 to see if we were able to accommodate your requested changes.
After June 12, all updates to course requests will be emailed to the parent/student email addresses listed in Aeries.
Students whose teacher recommendations changed to an advanced course at the end of the school year should request the change using the form.

CHALLENGing into a course

Are you interested in challenging into a course that you did not have the teacher recommendation for?

Pick up a challenge card in the front office any time during summer break. Challenge cards will NOT be accepted after the first day of school.
Students can challenge into one course that they have not earned the teacher recommendation for, with the following exceptions: all math courses, advanced art classes, any class that requires an application/audition/try-out.
Requests to skip a level (ie, from French 1 to French 3) will not be considered.
Incoming Freshmen cannot challenge middle school recommendations.

Counselors are determined by the student's advisement class (also called TA); all students in a TA have the same counselor. Click here to see who your counselor is based on your advisement teacher.

Our mission is to provide a comprehensive, coordinated counseling program addressing the academic, college/career, and social/emotional development of all students. We advocate for all students and believe that every student can achieve their maximum potential.

Academic Planning - Counselors meet with students as needed throughout their four years at NHS. All students will have a one-on-one high school planning conference in both sophomore and senior year, along with classroom presentations and workshops in freshman and junior year.
College / Career - Our department hosts college/career-centered workshops and events throughout the year. Information can be found on the student's "Class of" Canvas page under Announcements.
Social / Emotional and Mental Health - Resources, referrals, and counseling staff support are readily available upon request by either the student or family. Our department has developed Canvas announcements, workshops, wellness events, advisement activities, and school-wide events that support student mental health, balance, and overall well-being.

The College & Career Specialist oversees our comprehensive College & Career Center and provides guidance and information regarding college planning and selection, scholarships, financial aid, and extracurricular opportunities. She also issues work permits, and is available for parent and student meetings.

Regarding Confidentiality - Students can expect that counselor meetings will be confidential unless there is a concern for the student's or another person's safety. More information regarding the expectation and limits of confidentiality can be found on the American School Counselor Association website. Confidential student contact is not shared with colleges or other entities unless requested by the student.

Students can meet with their counselor on a drop-in basis before/after school and during break, lunch, or tutorial. Students can request an appointment via email or by submitting the Request to See Counselor form.

Parents may request an appointment to meet with their student's counselor via email (preferred) or phone. Student are usually present at meetings with parents; however, we understand there may be instances in which parents may want to meet with the counselor privately.

The counseling department communicates news and upcoming events in a variety of ways:

Email - NHS communicates with both parents and students via email weekly. Check the email address that you have on file in Aeries/Parent Portal if you aren't receiving NHS emails.
Canvas - Each student has been invited to a Canvas course specific to their graduating class - they just need to accept the invitation. Parents are encouraged to create an observer account. Announcements and updates are posted regularly.
NHS College & Career Center (CCC) Newsletter - emailed to families weekly and posted on the CCC web page.
Instagram - Be sure to follow our counseling Instagram!
NHS Weekly Bulletin - Advisors review the school news, activities, and events during their Advisement period. Students and parents should also receive the Weekly Bulletin through email. The bulletin can also find it on the main page of our website.