Join us this week as we talk with Megan Carpenter, Guidance Counselor at NorthStar Academy. Megan walks through how our Guidance office is able to help families as they are choosing courses for their students. She breaks down course selection for each grade level and gives great advice to parents as they think about which courses would be beneficial for their students if they are college-bound. Hear great information regarding our graduation requirements, transferring in outside credit, and dual credit options as well. If you are already one of our families, or if you are considering NorthStar, you won’t want to miss this episode!
Show Notes:
7:20 – Why should moms put their kids in NorthStar?
8:20 – If parents want to put their kids in NorthStar are they alone in the process?
8:53 – How do they get in touch with the guidance department?
9:37 – Common questions parents have and what the next steps are after deciding you want to join NorthStar.
9:51 – Course recommendations for the different grade levels
15:10 – What does the question on our application mean when it says, “Are you planning on graduating with us?”
16:34 – We see every student as individuals, and we want to meet each one where they really are
17: 18 – Students can choose to graduate with NorthStar, or students can choose to just take a few courses with NorthStar and graduate from somewhere else.
18:00 – Students who plan to graduate with NorthStar Academy need to take at least 25% of their course load with NSA. This translates to 6.0 – 6.5 credits with NorthStar.
19:21 – We have a couple of ways for students to receive Dual Credit.
20:25 – Several of our NorthStar courses are eligible for dual credit with Colorado Christian University.
21:41 – What is the diploma at NorthStar Academy worth?
26:20 – At NorthStar Academy you are going to experience a staff and faculty that are strong in the Lord and how we will come in and minister to you.
27:02 – Two years ago we had our first in-person graduation.
27:55 – We have students all over the world. You get exposed to many different cultures while you are apart of NorthStar Academy.
Megan Carpenter
I have 4 kids, ages 5, 7, 9, and 11. My husband is the missions pastor at our local church. I have worked at NorthStar for 10 years. At NorthStar, I enjoy getting to talk with families, answer their questions, and ease their worries. Outside of NSA, I love teaching Sunday school to 2nd and 3rd grade girls.
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