Agenda1. Introduction

2. Pre-questionnaire

3. PowerPoint

4. Post-questionnaire

5. Student Panel

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How to be Successful At Nathan Hale…

Be an Honorable, Skillful, Thinking Citizen!

Uh ok…So what does that mean?

WHERE do I go?

Navigating NH and asking for help is part of that!

Who’s Who & What Do They Do?

Main Office

Dr. Hudson Principal

Ensuring strong

teaching and learning is

taking place at

Nathan Hale!

• Discipline • 9th/10th grade administrator• School Safety/ Security• Athletics• Advisor for Black Student Union

Assistant Principals Mr.

Breland

Ms. Grimes

• Discipline• 11th/12th grade administrator• Associated Student Body (ASB)• Student Activities/ Facilities

SCENARIOS

Dean of StudentsMs. Emmanuel

• Class of 2016 Co-Advisor

• Attendance concerns

• Figures out why students aren’t coming to school and then works with families and students to solve the problem.

SCENARIOS

Security

Go to security if you experience…• stolen items• bullying • harassment• problems with other students

Mr. Walker

PacMan

What? •Any general questions •Athletic Packets• Raider Gear• Bulletin entries• Starting a club• PE waivers

Main Office Secretaries

When?• before school• during lunch• after school

Ms. Mann

Ms. McCue

SCENARIOS

Counseling Office

What do the counselors do?

•Assist with post-secondary planning

• Letters of recommendation

• Announce scholarship opportunities

• Suggest resources for students to access outside of school

• Classroom presentations

• Provide a safe, confidential, and nonjudgmental space to talk

about anything

• Academic and emotional support for ALL students

• Conflict mediation

• Family/teacher conferences

• Credit Recovery

• Course scheduling

• Running Start

• Classroom presentations

• Graduation checklist

Who is your school counselor?

Ms. Howard

Last names: A-GAfrican Girls’ Club

Advisor

Last names: O-ZClass of 2016 Co -

Advisor

Mr. Jones Ms. Camero

Last names: H-NClass of 2014 Advisor

SCENARIOS

• To make an appointment with your counselor

• Turn in volunteer hours

• Sign up for college visits

• Get a copy of your transcript or records

Ms. Patt - Counseling Secretary

Ms.Patt

Be prepared with…• Your first and last name• Your counselor’s name (if you know)• Your availability •what is a good day and time for you to meet with your counselor?

• Be polite- always say please and thank you!

How to make an appointment…

“ The counselors usually don’t see anyone without an appointment but

since you brought pizza…”

• late arrival/ early dismissal• ORCA cards• lost and found• Getting unexcused absences excused• Parent can call or 3 DAYS write a note within of an unexcused absence

Ms. Gepner - Attendance Secretary

Ms. Gepner

• Injury or illness• No lunch money/ forgot lunch• Personal items• Medication that needs to be taken at school

Nurse Alice

Tip: Give yourself a head start for learning by starting your brain with a healthy breakfast every day!

Kathleen Lange – Nurse Practitioner

Allison Dennin – Mental Health Counselor

Linda Quimby – Office Coordinator

Teen Health Clinic

Services Offered:• Primary care – physicals, immunizations, check-ups, allergies, etc…• Mental Health – depression, grief and loss, self-esteem, etc…• Health education – healthy relationships, stress management, family planning

SCENARIOS

Homework HelpWhat: Homework Help Center

When: Mondays-Thursdays 3:15-4:30pm

Where: Nathan Hale Library

Why: Receive help with subjects you are struggling with!• Enjoy a quiet place to work on homework! • Practice good study habits!

Who: Anyone/Everyone can go!

• 1ST generation college students • Post-secondary plans• Finding a college• Financial Aid• SATs/ PSATs• Personal Statements• Resumes• Located in the LIBRARY

College Access Now

Kelsey

Katie

CAN

• located in the hallway between the main office and attendance/counseling office

Fiscal Office$$$

$$$

Why would I need to go there?• pay for yearbook

• pay fines• pay for credit retrieval tuition• tickets for school events/dances• ASB

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