Northwestern High School - Rock Hill School District

ACADEMIC ASSISTANCE
Free academic assistance is available for Northwestern students in the core academic areas.
Students may be referred for assistance through a teacher, counselor, coach, parent. A certified teacher
or Winthrop tutor will be assigned to the student for scheduled assistance throughout scheduled times
during the week.
Academic assistance opportunities include but not limited to:
• Before school at 7:30 to 8:20 a.m. on Monday through Friday
• During the school day per the teacher’s discretion
• During all three lunches
• Mornings of Delayed Start - Staff Development Days from 8:10 to 10:10 a.m.
Contact the Academic Coach for more information 803-981-1833
HOMEBOUND INSTRUCTION
Students who are unable to attend school for an extended period of time due to illness may qualify
for homebound instruction. Approval is granted through school district personnel at the District Office.
Parents/Guardians who wish such services for a student should call 981-1000 for further information.
COURSE SELECTION
Questions about schedule changes, course selections and the scheduling process should be directed
to the counseling department. Students must adhere to published scheduling guidelines. Schedules are
distributed to students at the beginning of each semester. Additional schedules are available for a fee of
$1.00.
JOB SHADOWING/INTERNSHIP
In order to job shadow, the student must submit the Job Shadowing Permission Form to the Career
Counselor one week (seven days) prior to job shadowing. The student must submit the Job Shadowing
Worksheet and Thank You Note the day after the shadowing experience in order for the day to be
excused.
WITHDRAWAL/TRANSFER
Any student who leaves school during the session should, on the last day (s)he attends, report to
his/her counselor and return all school property.
A parent or guardian must complete the withdrawal/transfer form. Unless this is completed, the
school is under no obligation to give out information to prospective employers, armed services, or
other schools. No transcripts or references will be furnished schools. No transcripts or references will
be furnished. Students who drop out and re-enroll must have a parental conference with the principal
prior to re-enrolling.
RETAKING A COURSE
Students may repeat a course if they scored in the 76 or below the percentile range. Both grades
will remain on the transcript and both will be figured into the GPR. Refer to statement #6 of the
Uniform Grading Policy.
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