1️⃣ Answer Every Question – There’s no penalty for guessing, so don’t leave anything blank. If you’re unsure, pick your best guess and move on!

2️⃣ Time is Your Frenemy ⏳ – Don’t get stuck on one tough question. Keep moving and come back if time allows.

3️⃣ The Trick to English ✍️ – Shorter is usually better. If an answer choice eliminates unnecessary words, it’s probably correct. Also, read the whole sentence to catch errors in flow and meaning!

4️⃣ Math: Plug It In 🔢 – When in doubt, plug in the answer choices. Start with the middle number and adjust as needed.

5️⃣ Reading: Skim Smartly 📖 – Read the questions first, then skim for answers. Focus on topic sentences and key details.

6️⃣ Science: Ignore the Fluff 🔬 – Don’t get lost in the jargon. Most answers come straight from charts, graphs, and trends!

7️⃣ Use the Whole Test ✏️ – If you finish early, go back and check your answers. A second look can catch silly mistakes!

February is Career and Technical Education Appreciation Month

February marks Career and Technical Education Appreciation Month, a time to celebrate the life-changing opportunities CareerTech provides to students, adults, and businesses across Oklahoma. As CareerTech State Director Brent Haken noted, “CTE equips learners with the skills they need to succeed in high-demand careers while driving economic growth in our state.”

A heartfelt thanks to Lacy Morgan, Chris Jefferies, Jennifer Shaw, Tanner Ray, Rebecca Styles, and Curren Streater for your dedication and commitment to our Norman High students and their futures. Your hard work makes a significant impact.

It’s impressive to see that in FY 23, a total of 1,474 CareerTech teachers across 397 PK-12 public school districts supported an enrollment of 139,505 students in grades six through 12. The variety of programs offered, including agricultural education, business, marketing and information technology education, family and consumer sciences, health careers education, science, technology, engineering and mathematics education, and trade and industrial education, showcases the commitment to equipping our students with essential skills for their future careers.

Norman High School offers four CareerTech Programs that are available to all students. Those programs include: Family and Consumer Sciences Education, Marketing and Information Technology Education, Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics Education, and Agriculture Education. Click here to learn more about the CTE course offered at NHS.

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Congrats to Bryan Frenette on being selected one of 4 finalists for District Teacher of the Year. Bryan, you make such a difference in the lives of our Tigers, and this recognition is so well deserved! Best of luck in the final stages of the selection process, and know that we are ALL cheering you on every step of the way. The 24-25 Norman District Teacher of the Year will be announced at the Celebration of Excellence in April. Thank you for all that you do!

Feature your musician in the All-City program! NIMPA (Norman Instrumental Music Parent Association) is creating the program for All-City. All students are listed by name in the program. You can recognize your child in this program with an additional ad and picture. Deadline to get a picture featured in the program is March 1, 2025. Perfect way to celebrate your child's achievement!!

If you are a business owner who would like to have their information printed in the program.

Please click on the link below and find out how to feature your business in the program.

Deadline is March 1, 2025.

Click here to find out how to feature your child in the program and/or feature your business with an ad.

You MUST complete the Personal Financial Literacy Graduation Requirement-

Here's a link to instructions on how to complete PFL Graduation Requirement

Required for Graduation beginning with the Class of 2025:

1. Seniors must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Schools receive confirmation of completion directly from FAFSA.

-OR-

2. Parents, seniors at least 18 years of age, or a counselor when notified, must complete a FAFSA Opt-Out Form (opting out of completing the FAFSA is unrelated to the application process, and the Free Application for Federal Student Aid can be completed at any point it is in the student's interest to apply for aid).

School board policy requires a student who will be gone for more than 3 days (for vacation or other personal leave) must complete an Application for Verified Absences. Time out of class counts against the total number of policy absences per semester. These are not excused but verified absences. This must be turned in 2 weeks in advance of the first day of absence. There are 4 steps to this process and it does require administrators signature and signature of each teacher your student has. Plan ahead for proper approval. If you have questions please reach out to your attendance secretary for clarification.

If you now you will not be here for the week of finals please contact your attendance secretary now to make finals arrangements.

Norman High PTA Teacher Appreciation Dinner

Please review the available slots below and click on the button to sign up. Thank you! All donations should be delivered to Lindsi Nieber, 1128 McNamee Street.

www.signupgenius.com

If you are having difficulty affording a cap and gown, please speak with your counselor.

Seniors, are you excited about graduation? We are getting everything ready for you and we need your help.This form is to verify the spelling of your LEGAL name and is required to be completed by every senior. If you have questions please see Julie Natal-Diaz in Student Services or email: jnataldiaz@normanps.org. Please complete this form by March 15th.

Students must complete ICAP. Informational slides found here: ICAP Slides

www.clever.com, click the green school links, click the grey To Do bar.

Norman High School will be hosting the Spring Tiger Time 2.0 Career and Education Fair March 5th. We would love student families to participate! If you have an organization that you would like to showcase, please register!! Tiger Time 2.0 will take place on campus from 10:30-11:45am. Students will visit booths ranging from school organizations, post secondary schools, non-profits, trade organizations and businesses. The goal of Tiger Time 2.0 is to expose our students to a vast array of opportunities awaiting them after high school. Interested parties can contact Beth Patterson for more information at bpatterson2@normanps.org.

Bus riders should have received a bus ID card that will allow parents to stay better informed about a student’s transportation. This card is for students to scan as they get on the bus.

Please ensure you’re signed up for the Stopfinder App. Participation in Stopfinder is the only way to receive timely notifications from Transportation Services, including:

• Student loading/unloading times and locations

• Updates on buses running late

• Any other important transportation alerts

Stopfinder isn’t required for the bus card to work. Getting started is easy! Visit the link below to access the Stopfinder App: Stopfinder App Information

Additionally, the QR code needed to download the app is conveniently located on the back of your student’s bus ID card.

We encourage all parents and guardians to sign up to ensure smooth and reliable communication regarding your student’s transportation.

Thank you for your attention to this important matter!

Card Distribution

Cards are now available in student services before school and at lunch only.

Replacement Cards

Students who have lost their cards will require a new card to be issued. The first replacement card will be free. Additional replacement cards will be at a cost of $5.00. This fee will be paid through the Student Success Fund. The Transportation Services Administration will review lost card issues that need special consideration with the replacement fee on a case-by-case basis.

Riding and Lost Cards

• First incident: The card will be replaced at no cost to the student; the student will still be transported.

• Second incident: The student receives a verbal warning and is transported.

• Third incident: Transportation Services will notify the parents, and the student is transported.

• Fourth incident: Transportation Services will notify the parents again, and the student is transported.

• Fifth incident – Student is transported to school, but a family member must provide transportation home.

Questions or concerns please contact Transportation: 405-366-5965

Please see the link below for NHS tennis team season information and schedule.

https://www.normanhightennis.com/

Any student, parent, teacher, or school administrator may submit a complaint regarding abuses or misconduct by the School Resource Officer (SRO) to the Norman Police Department (NPD) or Cleveland County Sheriff's Department (CCSO), either orally or in writing. Complaints will be forwarded to the Commanding Officer for investigation by NPD/CCSO.

The "Oklahoman's Student of the Week" nominations will be open until Thursday at 5 p.m.

• All nominated students will receive a letter of recognition for their hard work and there will be an article recognizing them in the next Sunday paper.

Email nominations to: StudentOfTheWeek@Oklahoman.com.

For safety reasons, Norman High requires all students to wear an ID around their neck. Students will receive 2 IDs, 1 access card for doors, and 1 lanyard. If students need to replace an ID or an access card, the cost will be $5 and each lanyard is $1. Please encourage your student to wear their ID daily!

The All Oklahoma PTA Scholarship application is open and ready for submissions! Current graduating high school seniors must be a member of their school's PTA/PTO/PTSA to be eligible to apply. Scholarships can only be awarded to students who will be attending an OKLAHOMA college, university, or technology center that is part of the Oklahoma CareerTech system. Money must be used starting in the Fall 2025 semester. The minimum award is $500 per student.

If your student is not yet a member of the NHS PTA, it is never too late to join. It is only $10 to join. Click here to join the NHS PTA.

Complete the scholarship application here. The application closes Feb. 28th, and students will be notified by March 31st. It is a simple Google form to fill out, so you can look over all of the fields to prepare before actually submitting. Students will need 2 reference letters.

Best of luck to all!

Please review the district policy and procedure guide.

24/25 NHS Student Handbook

Norman High School hosts college and military representatives hoping to visit with NHS seniors. If you would like to visit with a representative, you can find them in room 34, a glass-windowed office right across from the library outside of the Student Services office. Check-in with your attendance secretary and let them know you'd like to visit with a representative in room 34, so they can code your attendance.

Upcoming Visits:Interest Form for College/Career/Military Visits at NHS: https://forms.gle/a1pUf29FUdvcWcTh8

Get ready for an unforgettable experience at Dr. Pete’s Preview Day—your inside look at what it’s like to be a future physician!

Join us for a jam-packed day of hands-on activities and exclusive behind-the-scenes access to OSU College of Osteopathic Medicine (OSU-COM). Whether you're curious about a career in medicine or just want to explore the world of healthcare as a high school junior and senior, this event is for you!

Choose Your Campus & Date:

• March 26th – Cherokee Nation Campus | Tahlequah, OK
• April 9th – Center for Health Sciences | Tulsa, OK

What to Expect:

• Interactive workshops and medical demonstrations
• Q&A with faculty, students, and admissions staff
• Campus tour and facilities showcase
  
  

Spots fill up fast, so don’t wait! Register today using the link below—we can’t wait to meet you!

Register for March 26th in Tahlequah

Register for April 9th in Tulsa

Concurrent Enrollment Virtual Information Sessions will take place throughout the spring, and we want to see your students there!

Have your students join us for a Concurrent Enrollment webinar to learn more about starting their college experience sooner! We will provide information about Concurrent Enrollment opportunities for them at OU, including our Sooner Discovery summer programs.

Share the links below with your students. They can click on a date below to register. Space is limited. Parents, guardians, and supporters are welcome to attend.

Concurrent Enrollment Virtual Information Session, April 22
4:00 PM CST
Via Zoom (Link Provided Upon Registration)

Questions about the event? Reach out to the Office of Admissions & Recruitment at (405) 325-2151 or email admissions@ou.edu.

To qualify for Crimson Commitment, students must:

1. Qualify fully for Oklahoma's Promise.
2. Apply to OU! Our application opened on August 1 at apply.ou.edu and students should apply before the early action admission deadline of November 1. Did you also know that OU is test optional?
3. Be admitted to OU as a first-time, full-time freshman.
4. Complete a FAFSA by March 1.
5. Be enrolled as a full-time student each semester.

Crimson Commitment Details

No separate application is needed for students to receive Crimson Commitment! If you, your students, or their family have any questions, please feel free to contact me. I look forward to working with you and your students this fall!

Dorion Billups
Director of Connection and Student Engagement
dorion@ou.edu
Phone: 405-325-1196
Text: 405-292-4665

Tinker Spouse's Club Senior Scholarship

The Tinker Spouse's Club takes pride in supporting military dependents currently stationed at Tinker AFB through educational scholarships. If you are eligible, please complete the scholarship application

Deadline: February 20, 2025

Oklahoma All PTA Scholarship

Current graduating high school seniors must be a member of their school's PTA/PTO/PTSA to be eligible to apply. Scholarships can only be awarded to students who will be attending an OKLAHOMA college, university, or technology center that is part of the Oklahoma CareerTech system. Money must be used starting in the Fall 2025 semester. The minimum award is $500 per student.

*If your student is not yet a member of the NHS PTA, it is never too late to join. It is only $10 to join. Click here to join the NHS PTA.

*Complete the scholarship application here. The application closes Feb. 28th, and students will be notified by March 31st. It is a simple Google form to fill out, so you can look over all of the fields to prepare before actually submitting. Students will need 2 reference letters.

Deadline: February 28, 2025

Tau Beta Pi/SAE Engineering Scholarship

The purpose of the Tau Beta Pi is to recognize engineering students of superior scholarship and exemplary character and to foster a spirit of liberal culture in engineering colleges.

Eligibility:

U.S. Resident

Incoming Freshman

Minimum unweighted 3.75 grade point average

Pursue an engineering or related science degree through an ABET accredited program

Provide two (2) Letters of Recommendation - one (1) that focuses on academics and one (1) that speaks to your involvement in extra-curricular activities or employment

Applicant must detail their participation in a community service project during their junior or senior year that is not related to a high school project. Please outline the role played and contributions made. Applicant will also outline their leadership traits

Website: Tau Beta Pi/SAE Engineering Scholarship

https://www.sae.org/participate/scholarships

Deadline: February 28, 2025

Fred M Young Sr./SAE Engineering Scholarship

The Young Radiator Co. established this scholarship in memory of the company's founder, Fred M. Young Sr. who started the company in 1927 and saw it grow to become a major force in the field of heat transfer. He had a high regard for the value of engineering in terms of its contribution to the success of society and the future engineering workforce, which is supported through this scholarship. *Eligibility Requirements, U.S. Resident, Incoming Freshman, Minimum unweighted 3.75 grade point average, Pursue an engineering or related science degree through a U.S. ABET accredited program with an interest in mobility (Automotive, Ground or Air), Provide two (2) Letters of Recommendation - one (1) that focuses on academics and one (1) that speaks to your involvement in extra-curricular activities or employment, Serve in a leadership role inside or outside of school and be able to outline how your leadership skills were developed, the size of the team(s) led and how your personal leadership skills will benefit you in your future career., Must be able to detail how 2 traits of an engineer (from listed provided) apply to them., Website: Fred M. Young Sr./SAE Engineering Scholarship

https://www.sae.org/participate/scholarships

Deadline: February 28, 2025

Dan and Vicky Hancock Scholarship for Mechanical Engineering Excellence

The Dan and Vicky Hancock Scholarship for Mechanical Engineering Excellence, established by Dan and Vicky Hancock, provides financial support for students pursuing college degrees in the field of mechanical engineering. A Kettering graduate, Dan enjoyed a 43-year automotive engineering career at General Motors where he served as Vice President of Global Strategic Alliances. A longtime SAE member, Dan is an SAE Fellow who served on the SAE Foundation Board of Trustees, the SAE International Board of Directors and is the former SAE International President. In 2011, Dan was elected to the National Academy of Engineering - one of the highest honors an engineer can receive. Dan and Vicky believe strongly in helping others and giving back to the community through their many philanthropic and volunteer activities. One scholarship will be awarded each year for $5,500 (This includes Freshmen through Senior students). One scholarship will be awarded annually for $7,500* from applications combined. *Award amount may be subject to change.*Eligibility Requirements: U.S. ResidentOpen to all applicants - freshman through senior. Applicant must be planning to pursue a Mechanical Engineering degree through an ABET accredited program. Preference is given to students planning to attend or already attending Kettering University. Minimum unweighted 3.50 high school GPA for incoming freshmen; 3.0 cumulative college GPA for upperclassmenProvide two (2) Letters of Recommendation - one (1) that focuses on academics and one (1) that details involvement in extra-curricular activities or employment ( It is preferred that the extra-curricular activity be related to academic degree or career intent). FAFSA Form (Maximum EFC # $15,000). Applicant must demonstrate service in a leadership role inside or outside of school. Applicant must be able to outline how leadership skills were developed, the size of the team(s) led and how personal leadership skills will benefit desired future career. Website: Dan and Vicky Hancock Scholarship for Mechanical Engineering Excellence

https://www.sae.org/participate/scholarships

Deadline: February 28, 2025

Donald & Barbara Mozley Scholarship

The Donald and Barbara Mozley Scholarship provides financial support for students pursuing an engineering degree at an ABET-accredited college or university. Don Mozley was a renowned broadcast journalist who spent 62 years working for CBS Radio and KCBS/74 in San Francisco. Hired by CBS in 1942, Don covered such historic events as WWII, the atomic bomb tests at Bikini the presidential campaigns of Nixon and Eisenhower, and the Senate race of Robert Taft. He received the Excellence in Journalism Award from the Society of Professional Journalists' Northern California Chapter in recognition of his distinguished broadcasting career. In addition to news, Don's passion was cars and he spent much of his career covering automotive history in his features, "California Driver" and "Don Mozley's Auto Test." It is in the spirit of Don's love for cars that he established the Donald and Barbara Mozley Scholarship to support students pursuing degrees in engineering. SAE will strive to award seven (7) scholarships of $5,000 each year depending on fund availability and number of qualified candidates; (This includes Freshmen through Senior students).

*Eligibility Requirements:

U.S. Resident

Open to all applicants - freshman through senior

Applicant must be planning to pursue a Mechanical Engineering degree through a U.S. ABET accredited program

Pursue an engineering or related science degree through an ABET accredited program.

Provide two (2) Letters of Recommendation - one (1) that focuses on academics and one (1) that outlines involvement in extra-curricular activities or employment

FAFSA Form (Maximum EFC # $15,000)

Applicant should be able to detail the importance of their desired major in industry today and the future contributions they hope to make.

Applicant must outline participation in a STEM activity in or out of school OR outline involvement as a STEM mentor/volunteer and what was gained from the experience.

Website: Donald and Barbara Mozley Scholarship

https://www.sae.org/participate/scholarships

Deadline: February 28, 2025

TMC/SAE Donald D. Dawson Technical Scholarship

SAE and The Maintenance Council of American Trucking Associations have established this technical education scholarship to honor the leadership of Donald D. Dawson. From his position as Vice President of Maintenance with Roadway Express, Dawson worked through SAE and TMC to merge the goals of truck equipment users and manufacturers. As a transport equipment manager, Dawson combined extraordinary technical understanding and knowledge with vision and foresight to develop practical solutions to equipment problems and vehicle design. A dedicated, lifelong student of his profession and technology, he encouraged professional development in those with whom he worked. This scholarship is intended to encourage the ideal of Dawson's respected technical competence in transport management.

Eligibility Requirements:

U.S. Resident

3.25 or better grade point average on a 4.0 scale (required)

Pursue an engineering or related science degree through an ABET-accredited program.

Applicant must provide two (2) Letters of Recommendation - one (1) that focuses on academics and one (1) that speaks to involvement in extra-curricular activities or employment

Applicant is required to demonstrate evidence of some type of hands-on automotive experience or activity in areas such as rebuilding engines, working on cars or trucks, tractor repair or working with drones (UAV Challenge, for example), robotics (FIRST, VEX) and coding

Website: TMC/SAE Donald D. Dawson Technical Scholarship

https://www.sae.org/participate/scholarships

Deadline: February 28, 2025

SAE International Undergraduate Scholarship

The SAE International Undergraduate Scholarship has been established through generous donations to the SAE Foundation including the Noble Patterson estate and in gifts made in memory of Donald Burgoon. This scholarship provides academic financial support for students with demonstrated need who are pursuing a STEM Degree.

Eligibility Requirements:

Applicant must be a U.S. Resident

Open to all undergraduate applicants—freshman through senior pursuing a STEM degree through an ABET accredited program

3.0 high school GPA (for incoming freshmen) or a 3.0 cumulative college GPA (for upperclassmen) is required.

This is a need based scholarship – FAFSA Form is required and applicant must have an EFC# of $5,500 or below

Provide two (2) Letters of Recommendation - one (1) that focuses on academics and one (1) that outlines involvement in extra-curricular activities or employment

Applicant must detail their demonstrated examples of exemplary leadership AND/OR service to school or community

Website: SAE International Undergraduate Scholarship

https://www.sae.org/participate/scholarships

Deadline: February 28, 2025

March Deadlines

*Register for SAT or *ACT TEST

KHAN Academy provides free online SAT Test-Prep; in addition to tutoring in all academic subject areas.

American Chemical Society Scholars Program

ACS awards renewable scholarships to underrepresented minority students who want to enter the fields of chemistry or chemistry-related fields. Awards of up to $5,000* are given to qualified students. African American, Hispanic, or American Indian high school seniors or college freshman, sophomores, or juniors pursuing a college degree in the chemical sciences or chemical technology are eligible to apply.

Application: ACS Scholars Program

Deadline: March 1, 2025

OERB Petroleum Scholar Award

Each year, the OERB awards up to $500,000 to students majoring in petroleum-related fields at the University of Oklahoma (OU), the University of Tulsa (TU), Oklahoma State University (OSU) and Oklahoma City University (OCU). This includes incoming freshmen. The application is open until March 1st and takes less than 30 minutes to complete. Last year more than 50% of students that applied were awarded scholarships!

Additional Information and Application: OERB.com/scholarships

Deadline: March 1, 2025