Save the Date: Academic Planning Night

By Harshan Heer
Staff Writer | The Pacific Times

Academic Planning Night is almost here. Bring your families to learn more about the opportunities for the following academic school year. 

This event will take place from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Feb. 20, 2025. It will consist of breakout sessions in the Wellness Center and classrooms. There will be an additional session in the gym for college fairs, senior projects for display, and performances from the Dance and Robotics teams. 

Performances from robotics and the dance team can give underclassmen an idea of these extracurricular programs. 

“Families get to learn about what is to come in the following school year and prepare their child for their high school career,” said Counselor Lindsay Ulrich, describing what takes place at Academic Planning Night. 

Classrooms will be used for breakout rooms containing information about the courses being presented. During the allocated time between each scheduled workshop, families will move to different classes. 

A schedule for the evening will be sent out before the day of the event. While different grade levels experience different presentations, In the past, sessions that have been offered included graduation requirements, scheduling, planning, and more.  

 “There are also multiple breakout sessions for AP and Dual Enrollment for students and families wanting to learn more about these programs,” said Ulrich. It will also feature information regarding Senior Projects, Internships, Community Partnerships, Student Activity Showcases, College Representatives, and more. 

Academic Advising Night includes rising 9th-grade families.

“The information being presented is to help families and students plan out the rest of their academic journey,” said Ulrich. “It is here to serve as a guide on what classes students might be interested in taking in the future and how that will be mapped out over the course of high school.”

For more information on this event, individuals may contact the NP3 principal Melissa Mori, along with counselors such as Lindsay Ulrich, Navjot Hayer, and Kelly Clancey.