Freshman Counseling OrientationStuarts Draft High School
October - 2015
Meet Your Counseling Staff
Mrs. SchindlerA - F
Mrs. McLaughlinG-Q
Mrs. ComerCounseling Coordinator
R - Z
Mrs. HaltermanSecretary
Meet Your Counseling Staff
Ms. BowardGRASP
(Great Aspirations Scholarship Program)
Mrs. WanglerCareer Coach
• Academic Planning• Academic Success• Exploring Career Options• Occasional Reality Checks• Problem Solving Strategies• Getting the Most Out of High School
Function of a High School Counselor
Schedule an appointment with your counselor by completing the blue form titled:“REQUEST TO SEE COUNSELOR”
Forms are found in the Counseling Office
Forms should be left in your Counselor’s mailbox located on your Counselor’s office door or given to Mrs. Halterman
Counselor Contact Form
CONFIDENTIALITYWhat is said in a guidance counselor’s office stays in the guidance counselor’s
office, unless:
1. Your life or someone else’s life is in danger.
2. You give permission for information to be shared.
3. Your counselor determines that the issue is so potentially threatening or harmful that some kind of resource help is needed.
Students are encouraged to share information with parents.
Resources School Counselor School Nurse – Ms. Harvey Student Resource Officer – Officer
Hammersberg Administrator Student Assistance Program
Graduation Requirements:STANDARD DIPLOMA (22 Credits)
English: 4 units (English 9, 10, 11, 12) Math: 3 units (including 2 course selections from among Algebra 1,
Geometry, or higher…algebra II part I does not count as the 3rd class any longer)
Science: 3 units (must include two different disciplines from among Earth Science, Biology, Chemistry, or Physics)
Social Studies: 3 units (World Geography, US/VA History, and US/VA Government)
Health/PE: 2 units (HPE I and HPE II) Economics and Personal Finance: 1 unit Foreign Language/Fine Arts or CTE: 2 units Electives: 2 of the 4 units must be in sequential order (ex. Art 1 and Art 2)
VERIFIED UNITS (SOL Testing) English: 2 (both given in English 11) Math: 1 Science: 1 Social Studies: 1 One additional unit from either Math, Science, or Social Studies
Graduation Requirements:ADVANCED DIPLOMA (26 Credits)
English: 4 units (English 9, 10, 11, 12) Math: 4 units (including 3 course selections from among Algebra 1,
Geometry, or higher…Algebra II Part I no longer counts as a math credit…it is an elective credit)
Science: 4 units (must include two different disciplines from among Earth Science, Biology, Chemistry, or Physics)
Social Studies: 4 units (World Geography, World History, US/VA History, and US/VA Government)
Health/PE: 2 units (HPE I and HPE II) Economics and Personal Finance: 1 unit Fine Arts or Career and Technical Ed: 1 unit Foreign Language: 3 units of one language or two years each of two
different languages Electives: 3 units, depending on the amount of foreign language completed
VERIFIED UNITS (SOL Testing) English: 2 (both given in English 11) Math: 2 Science: 2 Social Studies: 2 One additional unit from either Math, Science, or Social Studies
Grade Point Average (GPA)
Points are given to each class completed. To calculate your cumulative GPA, add all points
together and divide by the total number of classes. Example:
A+ = 4.3 B = 3.0 C- = 1.6667
F = 0.0
A = 4.0 B- = 2.6667
D+ = 1.3 I = 0.0
A- = 3.6667
C+ = 2.3 D = 1.0
B+ = 3.3 C = 2.0 D- = 0.6667
CLASSES & GRADES:
Algebra 1: B+ (= 3.3) Health/PE 1: A (=4.0)
English 9: B (=3.0) Biology: C (=2.0)
World History: A (=4.0)
Art 1: B+ (=3.3)
Cumulative GPA = (3.3+3.0+4.0+4.0+2.0+3.3)/6 = 19.6/6 classes = 3.267
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Grade Level Classification
To be in 10th grade = 5 standard credits
To be in 11th grade = 10 standard credits
To be in 12th grade = 14 standard credits
Athletic Eligibility
VHSL Eligibility› A student must take and pass at least
three (3) courses in the semester. › Eligibility is determined by semester and
year end grades.
Planning for the future…..
Colleges prefer to see a student who› takes a rigorous course load › earns A’s & B’s on their report card› is involved in extracurricular activities both
at school and in the community.› takes a full course load each year.› is able to express himself or herself in
writing .
Activities & Athletics
Clubs Sports Get Involved! Make friends with other
students who have similar interests and HAVE FUN!
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Questions
Today’s power point will be posted on the School Counseling Webpage for you to use as a resource
Thank you for coming!