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Wondering how many college level (CIS, AP, PAA) courses to take next year?? Check out recent survey results below to see what current students recommend. Contact your school counselor with questions.

College Level Courses (CIS, AP, PAA) Student Feedback

 

This information is based on an informal survey of all students currently taking a college level course.

 

 

 

Number of college level classes recommended:

1 course:  The majority of students who have 1 course said they could definitely have taken more.  They spend about an hour on their college course daily. 

 

2 courses:  Most students with 2 courses recommend this level for students who are in athletics or have a job after school.  Most are spending 2-3 hours at least daily on homework. 

 

3 courses:  Most are spending 2 ½ - 4 hours daily on homework.   Stress level was higher for some trying to balance after school activities, jobs, etc.   Some felt they could handle it with good time management skills and by not procrastinating. 

 

4 courses:  Many students with this level recommend not taking 4 college level courses in the same trimester.  Some had to drop one class or quit a job.  Many mentioned being constantly stressed and overloaded, always behind, never caught up or ahead.  

 

 

 

Average Daily Homework Time

AP Calc :  30 minutes – 1 hour homework.  Similar to workload of previous math classes taken.

 

AP Statistics:  30 minutes – 1 hour homework.  Similar to workload of previous math classes taken.

 

AP History:  1 hour homework

 

PAA Biology:  1-2 hours homework.  A lot of reading.

 

CIS Psychology:  2 hours homework.  A lot of reading.

 

CIS Composition:  Homework varies depending on due dates for writing assignments.  Can be 30 minutes

to 2 hours.

 

CIS Literature:  1-2 hours

 

CIS Spanish:  1-2 hours. 

 

 

These time estimates do not include time spent on other class homework.  A number of students

mentioned that these times are homework time only and they do not include studying new material or concepts. Also did not include before or after school help from teacher for some. 

Tests are harder than other classes and require more preparation. 

Feedback suggested that falling behind is not an option.

9th grade registers Feb. 9

10th grade registers Feb. 10

11th grade registers Feb. 11

Contact your school counselor with questions prior to actual registration dates.

School Counselors have a Master's Degree in School Counseling and work in three main areas with students: Academic progress, post-high school planning, and personal/social/emotional/behavioral issues.

School Social Workers have a Master's Degree in Social Work and work with special education students, linking parents and families with community services, and providing individual and group support.

We hope you find the information you are looking for within our webpages. Feel free to contact a school counselor or social worker at any time.

 

 School Counselors  Phone  Assigned Last Names  Email Addresses
 Mike Bartusek  952-758-1213  A-Ha  mbartuse@np.k12.mn.us
 Janel Hengel  952-758-1221  He-O  jhengel@np.k12.mn.us
 Angie Erickson  952-758-1214  P-Z  aerickso@np.k12.mn.us

 

 

 School Social Worker  Phone  Email Address
 Katie Hennessey  952-758-1212  khenness@np.k12.mn.us
     
 Guidance Office Secretary  Phone  Email Address
 Cheryl Turek  952-758-1211  cturek@np.k12.mn.us

 


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