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Career & College

Amanda Volgarino-GollCareer & College Coordinator
ASPIRE Coordinator
Amanda Volgarino-Goll
avolgarino@nbend.k12.or.us
541-751-7105

My name is Amanda Volgarino-Goll and I am located in room 6 at the high school--the College and Career Center. I run the ASPIRE program, which matches adult volunteer mentors with seniors to help them stay on-track with post-high school planning. A number of resources are available in room 6. I have lots of information about colleges, scholarships, financial aid, careers, apprenticeships, etc. I am here to answer questions for all of our high school students on these topics. I also manage the Naggers webpage: http://www.naggers.nbend.k12.or.us/. Room 6 also has a dozen computers and a printer that are available for student use. 

In the North Bend School District we are determined to create a strong career & college going culture in our high schools. North Bend School District and North Bend High School have embraced the State of Oregon’s ASPIRE program that offers education, support, and mentoring opportunities for all students.

ASPIRE student supports include 1:1 mentoring, group mentoring, and activities or events that focus on career exploration, career and college research, admissions applications, scholarships, and financial aid. If students choose to participate in the mentor program, it is important to know that all ASPIRE staff and community mentors go through a background check and that confidentiality is required as mentors will have access to student academic records. Mentoring will take place in person or in a combination of virtual, electronic communication following North Bend High School guidelines. If you do NOT want your child to participate in the ASPIRE program, please contact your North Bend High School College Coordinator to opt out the ASPIRE program.

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Workplace Experience

Jennifer HampelWorkplace Experience Coordinator
Jennifer Hampel
jhampel@nbend.k12.or.us

 

Only available to Juniors and Seniors

Workplace Experience is a one-term course providing students with work experience in fields related to their career interest. Goals are typically set cooperatively by the student, teacher and workplace supervisor. These courses may include classroom activities as well, involving further study of the field or discussion regarding experiences that students encounter in the assigned workplace.

NOTE: Workplace Experience students should not be assigned to locations where family members would supervise the student. Workplace Experience is a pass/no pass class only; students will not receive a letter grade.

In order to earn Elective credit with Workplace Experience a student will need to complete 45 hours of paid work OR 45 hours of volunteer services within the term they are taking the course.

NOTE: Multiple credits can be earned within a term.

SWOCC Classes

There are two different options for receiving college credits from Southwestern Oregon Community College, through Dual Credit on the North Bend High School Campus and through the Expanded Options program where students take classes either online or on campus.

Based upon articulation agreements between Southwestern Oregon Community College and the North Bend School District, some classes have been identified as eligible for Dual Credit. This means that a NBHS student enrolled in a class at NBHS for high school credit has the option of dual-enrolling at SOCC for college credit for the same course. This option is offered to students who meet the age and prerequisite requirements (See instructors for specific information).

Students must complete SOCC dual enrollment paperwork to be eligible for SOCC credits. Students are expected to understand and abide by enrollment policies at both North Bend High School and Southwestern Oregon Community College. Students will receive information from SOCC regarding withdrawal and drop dates, which will differ from the NBHS policy of allowing class changes only within the first two (2) weeks of each trimester.

SOCC Contact for Dual Credit:

Ms. Honora Buell
honora.buell@socc.edu
541-888-7893

The courses that are dual credit options will be indicated with the *DC* notation.

  • This course is reserved for students interested in taking college classes offered at SOCC, but not through NBHS. Students must have completed the following to be considered for approval:

    1. Fill out the following paperwork: North Bend High School Expanded Options Paperwork
    2. Students fill out the required forms and acquire necessary signatures. SOCC course offerings can be viewed by term at the following link.
    3. Students turn in completed paperwork to Student Services in person or via email.
    4. Students should continually check their MyLakerLink for course placement. 

    SOCC Contact for Expanded Options: 

    Ms. Rebecca Javorsky
    rebecca.javorsky@socc.edu
    541-888-7470

    SOCC ACADEMIC CALENDAR                 DEADLINE FOR EXPANDED OPTIONS PAPERWORK

    Fall:      Sept. 11 - Nov. 17, 2023                    September 1st, 2023 by NOON

    Winter: Jan. 8 - Mar. 15, 2024                       October 19th, 2023 by NOON

    Spring: Apr. 1 - June 7, 2024                         February 15th, 2024 by NOON
     

    NBHS staff are NOT notified of a student’s placement into their classes, nor are we able to track their registration.

    NBHS is unable to approve all requests due to limited availability of state-awarded credits. Students will be approved on a case-by-case basis; first come, first served with the exception that SOCC Off Campus classes will be offered to Seniors as a priority. If credits remain after all the eligible Seniors are placed, NBHS counselors and administrators will award classes to Juniors as available. If a student fails any SOCC Off Campus class, they will automatically be denied for future applications. Underclassmen are not eligible for SOCC Off Campus classes.

    Textbooks for Expanded Options:

    1. Go to the Bookstore link and order the books under “Textbooks”

    2. If the textbooks are online and the class was approved by NBSD, it will automatically be charged to NBSD

TRiO Resources

ETS/Talent Search
Emma Meyer
Email: emma.meyer@nbend.k12.or.us
541-751-7154 / 541-888-7012

Upward Bound
Stacy Tate
Email: stacy.tate@nbend.k12.or.us
541-267-6984

  • TRIO is a set of educational college access and retention programs sponsored by Southwestern Oregon Community College and funded through the U.S. Department of Education. North Bend High School and North Bend Middle School both have TRIO Advisors who work with our students.

    We assist and encourage students to:

    • Stay in school and graduate.
    • Enroll in college, university, or technical training programs after high school graduation.

    TRIO Talent Search is easy to participate in!

    Students

    • Meet with your Talent Search Advisor four times each school year until senior year, when you meet ten times during the year.
    • Attend free events throughout the year. Transportation and food are always provided. You can have fun with your friends and meet students in TRIO programs from other schools. (Events may be adjusted to accommodate Covid-19 health requirements.)
    • Ask about leadership roles in Talent Search.
    • Stop in the TRIO Center in Room 50 to get questions answered or find out what events are coming up. Room 50 is in the back of the cafeteria.

    We are using Google Classroom for Distance Learning this trimester. You can see office hours and contact information in our TRIO Talent Search Virtual Classroom below. Open the Classroom by clicking on it, then click on different objects in the room, like my cat, or the view from the window, for links to fun or interesting information.

    Parents

    • Check in any time with your TRIO Talent Search Advisor: Sandy James, sjames@nbend.k12.or.us or 541-751-7154, or stop by the NBHS TRIO Center, Room 50
    • Get involved with our fundraising events.
    • Attend our Open House events at the NBHS TRIO Center.
    • Support your student in attending our events and using our resources – it’s always free!

    Talent Search Eligibility

    • Must be a citizen or permanent resident of the United States
    • For NBHS, students must be a freshman, sophomore, or junior.
    • Parents or legal guardian did not graduate from a four-year college*
    • Qualify within the income eligibility requirements*

    *30% of students who apply can be accepted even when they do not meet these last two conditions.

  • TRIO is a set of educational college access and retention programs sponsored by Southwestern Oregon Community College and funded through the U.S. Department of Education. North Bend High School and North Bend Middle School both have TRIO Advisors who work with our students.

    We assist and encourage students to:

    • Stay in school and graduate.
    • Enroll in college, university, or technical training programs after high school graduation.

    Upward Bound is designed to help students overcome economic, social, and educational barriers so they can achieve the success of a college degree. 
    Upward Bound serves 50 students through activities designed to improve their grades, promote study and research skills necessary for college, and generate the motivation needed to succeed in higher education. Upward Bound students receive a small monetary stipend based on their academic achievements and participation in the program.

    Each summer Upward Bound students have the privilege of participating in our Summer Program. This program is designed to simulate the college experience in order to provide insight into what college life is really like.

    • Live on the Southwestern Oregon Community College (SWOCC) Campus! 
    • Attend Classes on the SWOCC Campus!                      
    • Experience dorm-living with a roommate!                     
    • Field Trips and Cultural Activities!
    • One week camping trip to explore Oregon and do some experiential learning!

    **For 2020, Upward Bound will offer a virtual summer program to accommodate Covid-19 health requirements. Although students will not have a college campus experience, we will include the academic component and fun virtual group experiences.

    Nationally 40% of high school graduates will move to education beyond high school - 78% of TRIO UB participants entered some form of education beyond high school.

    *Program statistics have been compiled over the last 15 years. National statistics are from the Pell Institute.

    Upward Bound Eligibility

    • Must be a citizen or permanent resident of the United States
    • For NBHS, students must be a freshman or sophomore.
    • Parents or legal guardian did not graduate from a four-year college.
    • Qualify within the income eligibility requirements. Proof of income is required.
    • Show academic potential as evidenced by at least a “C” average in core-component courses (Math, Language Arts, Social Studies and Science).
    • An interview with the student and parent or guardian is required.
    • Participation in monthly meetings and a summer program is required.