Course Planning
Welcome Class of 2027 to Northgate High School! This is the start of a four year journey and we can't wait for you to become part of the Bronco family. To all current Broncos, this is the place to continue planning for your continued high school success at Northgate.
Starting with our Info Nights each winter, we offer our support in helping you develop your high school experience in a positive and productive manner. Several resources related to the course selection process are available on this page, but feel free to reach out if you have questions or need additional help.
Course Selection Packets
Course packets will be given to current 9-11th grade students in their English classes and will be posted to Google classrooms. New to Northgate students can download their packets here, and submit via email to cooperk@mdusd.org.
Course packets are due January 20th and will be submitted to English classes. Current NHS students must ALSO enter their course requests online on Homelink, through their student account. Course packets are due for incoming 8th graders by February 24th.
Incoming NON FOOTHILL families- course counseling available February 22nd between 2-4pm on a drop in basis- click here to join
All packets are for next year's (2023-24) grade level
9th Grade Scheduling Packet (information regarding course selection for 9th grade)
10th grade course request form
11th grade course request form
12th grade course request form
SEEKING COURSES OUTSIDE OF NORTHGATE HS
- Courses may be taken at accredited institutions for enrichment or advancement. This includes Diablo Valley College, Los Medanos College, Silicon Valley HS, BYU Online, etc. Check with a counselor if you have questions about accreditation. Courses may not be taken with these institutions to meet graduation requirements, and may not be added to the high school transcript if they are courses that we offer. See your counselor for further detail.
- Courses taken for advancement (primarily world languages and math courses) must be complete before a student is scheduled into the next level course. Transcripts must be sent to the registrar. These courses will not be added to the high school transcript.
- Some courses taken at community college may be added to the high school transcript if they are not offered at Northgate High School. This includes languages that the school does not offer (French, American Sign Language, Cantonese, etc), and if they are UC Transferable, they may provide a GPA bump for honors credit if added. Talk with your counselor for more information.
Additional Resources
Course Planning Guide 2023-24 - (full guide, with course descriptions & graduation information)
How To Enter Your Courses in HomeLink Video - (video instructions to enter courses in HomeLink during the spring- ONLY AVAILABLE to current Northgate students - not available in summer)
School Counselor are available to answer your questions and discuss class choices:
Email your counselor with any questions.
Mrs. Owen (Last Name A-G) - owenl@mdusd.org
Ms. Driver (Last Name H-O) - driverk@mdusd.org
TBD (Last Name P-Z) -
10th - 12th Grade Info Night Presentation January 12th 2023- 6:00pm VIRTUAL MEETING ; PRESENTATION SLIDES: COURSE INFO ; PRESENTATION AP INFO
Incoming 9th Grade Info Night Presentation February 8, 2023- 5:30pm in Gym; 6:30pm Open House
How to set up a student Homelink account
