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SCHOOL COUNSELORSHOW TO REACH US
Kathryn DeJulius 929-5035 A-Cap
Adam Linker 929-5032 Car-D
Dawn Hoblet 929-5030 E-H
Karen Mortensen 929-5031 J-Mal
Courtney Heuitson 929-5028 Man-Ng
Kristin Mangini 929-5029 Ni-Re
Kate Ford 929-5027 Ri-S
Bob Segee 929-5033 T-Z
email: first name _ last name @whps.org
COUNSELOR ROLE
School Counselors assist with…
•Social and personal issues
•Conflicts and crises
•College and career planning
•Planning your courses
•Academic issues
Students can access their counselor during a free period (study hall/lunch).
HOW IS HIGH SCHOOL DIFFERENT?
• Graduation requirements
• Credits
• Performance Standards
• Attendance Policy
• Students take more of a role in their education
• More opportunities for students to self-explore
• Transcripts/resumes become increasingly important
WHAT ARE THE GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS AT CONARD?
CONARD H. S. REQUIREMENTS TYPICAL COLLEGE
REQUIREMENTS
English 4 credits 4 credits
Mathematics 3 credits 3-4 credits
Science 2 credits
- 1 credit in a physical science
- 1 credit in a life science
2-4 credits
Social Studies 3 credits
- 1 credit in Modern World History
- 1 credit in U.S. History
- .5 credit in American Gov't
- .5 credit in elective
3-4 credits
Fine/Applied Arts1 credit
N/A
(unless attending art school)
Physical Education 1.75 credits
- 1.5 credit PE
- .25 credit health
N/A
Electives 7 credits 7 credits
World LanguageN/A
2 - 4 credits
(preferably of the same language)
ATTENDANCE POLICYPAGE 25- HANDBOOK
Absences (more than 12 excused or 4 unexcused absences in a semester = loss of credit for that class)
• Excused (absence is unavoidable)
•Unexcused (absence for no legitimate reason)
Tardies (3 unexcused tardies = 1 unexcused absence)
• Excused (late to class with a pass)
•Unexcused (late to class less than 15 min)
Report absences to 231-5000 ext 6299
Homework requests after 3 days 929-5009
STUDENTS SHOULD BECOME INVOLVED IN VARIOUS ACTIVITIES AT CONARD TO COMPLEMENT THEIR ACADEMIC LIFE
Student Activities
•Website, Career CenterAthletics
•Website, Athletic Office (outside fitness center)Volunteer Work/Work Experience
• Career Center, WebsiteSummer Programs
•Website
WHERE CAN STUDENTS ACCESS EXTRA-HELP?
Teachers assist with
• Academic issues
• Study techniques
• Extra help in a class
Other resources include
• Academic Resource Center: Every period, staffed by Math
teacher and an English/Social Studies teacher (located in the
back corner of library)
• Library/Homework Center: Mon, Tues, Thurs 7:00am-4:00pm,
Wed 7:00am-3pm
A late bus is available: • 4pm Mon, Tue, Thur, Fri • 3pm short-Wednesdays
WHAT IS THE COURSE SELECTION PROCESS?
• Teachers discuss course recommendations with students in January
• Counselors deliver Program of Studies in early January
• Students and parents discuss next year’s classes in January
• Counselors meet individually with all students at the beginning of second semester
• Course selection sheets are mailed home for parent review in March
• Master Schedule is created based upon student interest/need; conflicts are corrected in April/May
WHAT CAN YOU DO NOW TO HELP PREPARE STUDENTS FOR LIFE AFTER HIGH SCHOOL?
• Encourage good habits inside/outside of school
• Encourage self-exploration inside/outside the classroom
• Attend school-sponsored parent programs
• Start talking about post-secondary plans and options
• Stay engaged in their lives throughout high school
WHAT YOU CAN DO NOW TO HELP YOUR COLLEGE BOUND FRESHMEN?
• Understand the college entrance requirements
• Support exploration inside the classroom by taking different electives
• Support extracurricular activities
• Start talking with your student about his/her plans for the future
• Relax! This is a time for self-exploration
9TH GRADE OFTEN SETS THE TONE FOR HIGH SCHOOL
•Adolescence is a confusing time for students due to the many emotional and physical changes that occur at this age.
•A partnership between the school and parents has been identified as a best practice to increase graduation rates.
•If a student is successful during 9th grade, there is a higher likelihood the student will graduate and enjoy the high school experience.
When parents are involved in their child’s high school experiences:
• Students have higher achievement
• Students are better adjusted
• Students are less likely to drop out of school
SOCIAL TRANSITIONS
What to expect when students transition to high school?-finding their niche-peer pressure (dating, drugs/alcohol, driving)-social life outside of school-social media’s role-more independence
How to support your student?-find out who their friends are (and their parents)-talk to them about how they would handle certain situations-see where they are hanging out-monitor their computer usage
PARENTS: HOW YOU CAN HELP
Encourage good habits now:
•Nutrition & Sleep (8.5-9.25 hours for teens)
•Homework time & Study habits
•Open communication
•Encourage independence with problem solving- have them speak to the teacher before you send an email.•Allow students to make mistakes and hold them accountable for poor choices
PARENTS: HOW YOU CAN HELPStay involved in school:
• PowerSchool Parent Portal
• Report Cards/Progress Reports
• Teacher Assistance/Communication
• Open House (Wednesday 9/17)
• Parent/Teacher Conferences
• Handbook/Agenda (review at beginning of year)
• Support after-school activities