NAVIGATING HIGH SCHOOLfor Grade 9 Parents

September 1, 2015

AgendaA Four Year PlanSocial & Emotional Counseling (Steve) Academic Counseling (Crystal)University & Career Counseling (Dave)

* (5 minute break)

Question & Answers (Please use post it notes)

GRADE 9/10 COUNSELING TEAM Crystal Cappuccio (A-LH) Steve Ayling (Li-Z)

GRADE 11/12 COUNSELING TEAM Dave Birchenall (UK) Kim Cheah (Malaysia) Janelle Grier (USA) Doug McQueen (Canada)

OUR COUNSELING PROGRAM

A Counseling Curriculum Social, Emotional and Academic

Counseling College and University Admissions College Visits Professional Organizations and

Conferences

OUR COUNSELING PHILOSOPHY

Finding balance Encourage self discovery Promote autonomy Guide, counsel, refer, suggest and

inform. Find the best fit career, college or

university

Social & Emotional Counseling

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HfHV4-N2LxQ

HS TransitionAcademic PressuresCollege & Career concernsFriendshipsFreedom & IndependenceDating & RelationshipsFamily Time balance and ritualsSelf Advocacy OrganizationRebellion and risky behaviour

Spheres of Control

Food choicesBedtimeCurfewFriendsGirlfriends/ BoyfriendsAllowanceCourse ChoicesCollege ChoicesScreen TimePartyingWeekend scheduleTutorsClothingExtracurriculars

We asked your sons and daughters…

1. Describe yourself in 3 words and state your greatest strength..

2. Reflect on a past problem you have had, how you felt and how you overcame and/or managed to deal with it?

3. Write about a current issue you or someone you care about is facing and consider ways in which you could help….

You are NEVER aloneCounselorTrusted FriendsStudent AmbassadorsTeachers/ Coaches/ AdministrationOther trusted adults & Family members

If there is EVER a situation you are uncomfortable with, unsure of, confused or upset about...speak with someone. We can work it out TOGETHER!

Academic CounselingUncertaintyDiploma OptionsGraduation Requirements4 Year PlansCourse Flow- pathways to IB (IB info night, Thursday)

Time Management and Organization

Diploma options at ISM

Full IB Diploma + ISM High School Diploma

IB Certificates + ISM High School Diploma

ISM DIPLOMA Graduation Requirements

* (minimum)- Think of 1 credit = 1 yearSUBJECT CREDITS

English 4

Fine and Performing Arts 2

Mathematics 2

Modern Languages 2

Physical Education 2

Science 2

Social Studies 2

Wellness / Computer Literacy 1

Electives 6

TOTAL 23

After Grade 9?(What your son/daughter can expect to have

achieved)

* Please note absences and tardies

HS Course Offerings 2015-2016http://hs.ism-online.org/files/2015/01/2015-2016-HS-Course-Offerings-Bookv2.pdf

Course Flow from 9-10

IB Subject Flow (Math)

Math placement is determined by exam/test scores, classroom performance and teacher

recommendations

Individual OrganizationArea for studyCalendar system

google calendarprinted calendar

Organized Binder- chronological, sections

Checking emails and respondingScheduled time each dayOnline tools (self-control, iprocrastinate)

Time Management & Organization

Work on study skills & organizationJoin a club, sport, and/or activityTry something new/deepen interestsTake courses you are interested in

Parents: Support Independence

Suggestions

GRADE 11 / 12 COUNSELING Strength of curriculum and grades Test scores Extra-curricular activities Essays and personal statements Recommendations and evaluations Finding the best fit

GRADES

Grades are still an important indicator of success

IB Diploma Score GPA ISM uses a 7 point scale A high school transcript lists all semester

grades from Grade 9 – 12

STANDARDIZED TESTS

PSAT: (In October for Grades 10 and 11) SAT: (Offered 6 times a year at ISM) SAT Subject Tests: (For selective US

schools) rSAT: (Moving to a new format in May

2016) ACT: (A popular alternative to the SAT)

ACTIVITIES

WHAT IS A BEST FIT UNIVERSITY?

Realistic Location Size Campus Relevant programs Personal factors

US COLLEGES & UNIVERSITIES

Strength of curriculum Grades (Transcript from Grade 9 – 12) Standardized Test scores Extra-curricular activities Essays and writing supplements Recommendations and evaluations

UK UNIVERSITIES

IB Diploma Personal Statement Relevant Teacher Reference Specific Subjects Course Related Activities

CANADIAN UNIVERSITIES

IB Diploma HS Diploma with SAT Activities Writing Samples Transcript from Grade 9 - 12

OTHER COUNTRIES

Australia & New Zealand Europe India Japan Korea Philippines Singapore

Counseling Communication Tools

Facebook Twitter Flickr Naviance and Family Connection http://hscounseling.ism-online.org/

COLLEGE VISITS

Upcoming EventsClub Expo: Tomorrow, Wednesday September 2

IB Information Night: Thursday September 3, 6:00-7:00pm

Bearcat Welcome: Thursday September 10, 7:30-9:30 am

Battle of the Bearcats: Wed. September 23rd (All Day)

Parent Coffee: Tuesday, October 6, 9:30-11:00pm

Questions and Conversations* 5 minute break