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Del Norte Counseling

DNHS CEEB School code: 054351

 

Welcome Nighthawks to Del Norte Counseling. Our mission is to provide a comprehensive counseling program addressing the academic, career, and personal/social development of all Del Norte students. School counselors are professional advocates who provide support to maximize student potential and academic achievement. We are committed to our students being college and career-ready.

 
9th and 10th Grade Family Night

Upcoming Events

  • Important Senior Events
  • Jan. 7- Application for CA State Seal of Civic Engagement is open! Click for more info
  • Jan. 20- No school, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day
  • Jan. 23- Mini Career/Trade Fair, during lunch in the quad
  • Jan. 25- Financial Aid Application Workshop (Current 12th graders/families only, see flyer below) Register here 
  • Jan. 27- Non-Student Day
  • Jan. 28- Current 9th/10th Graders Parent Information Night, 5:30 to 7 pm, DNHS Performing Arts Center
  • Jan. 30- San Diego Black College Expo, must meet with and turn in permission slip to Mr. Harvey (counselor) by Jan 17. Register here
  • Feb. 4- Current 11th Graders Parent Information Night, 6 to 7:30 pm, DNHS Performing Arts Center
  • Feb. 4- Community College Night (11th and 12th graders, see flyer below)
  • Feb. 17 to Feb. 21- District Recess
 
Financial Aid Workshop- Jan. 25, 9 AM to 12 PM, Poway HS or Mt. Carmel HS
***Current 12th graders/families only***
 
Community College Night (Feb. 4, 5:30 PM, Mt. Carmel HS)

Simons Summer Research Program School Nomination Information (Current Juniors Only) 

 

Are you interested in applying for the Simons Summer Research Program? If so, please email your application materials directly to Mrs. Marron, our school counselor, by 3:35 p.m. on January 10, 2025.

 

To be considered for nomination, you will need to submit the following materials:

 

(No more than one page, double-spaced, 12-point font maximum) 

  • Statement of Interest: Explain your interest in the program 
  • Qualifications: Describe the qualifications that make you a strong candidate for the program 
  • Resume: Include an up-to-date resume.

 

Please note that DNHS can nominate only two students for this opportunity. If selected, you will need to complete an extensive application that includes two letters of recommendation. The final application, along with the required materials, must be submitted to the Simons Research Program by February 7, 2025.

 

If you have any questions or need assistance, feel free to reach out to Mrs. Marron.

 

Best of luck!

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Quick References
2024-25 Course Request Forms (CRF) and resources:

Frequently Asked Questions

Schedule Change Process  

Students can request schedule changes before a trimester begins or within the first 10 school days of each trimester.

 

2024-25 add/drop deadlines:

Trimester 1 - September 04, 2024.   Trimester 2 - December 06, 2024.   Trimester 3 - March 21, 2025
Students must complete a Schedule Change Request Form and return it to counseling. 

 

Schedule Change Request Form: 

JUNIOR LEADERSHIP OPPORTUNITY
RYLA - Rotary Youth Leadership Awards. 2025 RYLA Leadership Conference is April 25 -27, 2025 in Idyllwild Pines Camp. Deadline to submit application is Monday, February 21, 2025 by 5:00 pm.

Students can view their trimester schedule the evening before the trimester opens. Please follow the guidelines below if the student has a concern with their schedule:

 

  • Open or double period on your schedule: See your counselor the first day of school during that period.
  • Placed in the wrong class level: Complete and turn in a schedule change form. Go to all classes on your schedule. Your counselor will work on it as quickly as possible and get in touch with you as soon as it is resolved.
  • Requests to change an elective class: Beginning the 3rd day of each trimester you may drop off a completed schedule change request in the box in the front office. Due to scheduling conflicts and available space, students do not always get their requested elective. Counselors will do their best to accommodate your request and will contact you as soon as a decision has been made.
 

Examples of acceptable changes:

  1. Level change: e.g. you have Spanish 1-2 on your schedule, but you need to be in Spanish 3-4.
  2. Open Period: less than five classes in one trimester.
  3. Incorrect class: incorrect class, e.g. you requested Mandarin but received Spanish.

Examples of unacceptable changes:

  1. We cannot accept requests for a specific teacher, trimester, or period.
  2. Required grade level courses will not be dropped.
  3. AP courses cannot be dropped. 

Pass/Fail Grading 


In order to allow students to take courses to enrich their high school experience without endangering their GPA, individual students may elect to take courses on a pass/fail basis. Each student may opt for only one pass/fail academic class per trimester. Students must complete all pass/fail requests with Ms. Iniguez, Registrar (located in the Nighthawk Center) during the first five school days of the trimester. Students cannot apply for pass/fail for any courses on the ‘a-g’ list of approved courses for the CSU/University of California. In summer session, requests must be completed during the first three (3) days of the session. A Pass grade will not be calculated in the student's GPA; however, an F will be calculated.

 

Incompletes


A student will be required to make up an incomplete within five school weeks after the receipt of the incomplete grade. If this incomplete grade is not removed within the time limit, the student will receive a grade as indicated by the teacher. 

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