FRESHMAN ORIENTATION

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FRESHMAN ORIENTATION

• OCTOBER
• 2006

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The Purpose Of The Presentation.

• Introduce school counseling staff
• Explain high school credentials
• Review graduation requirements
• Discuss communication with the school staff
• List academic supports

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INTRODUCTION OF SCHOOL COUNSELING DEPARTMENT
STAFF
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Counselor-Student Alphabetical Breakdown

• A-B, X-Z Ms. Teresa
• C-E Mrs. Chen
• F-H Mr. Burnell
• I-K Mr. Randall
• M-P Mrs. Chee
• Q-S Mr. Woodford
• T-W, L Mrs. Gilbert
• Select 9th grade Mrs. Eig
• students

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Last names A - B, X - Z
Ms. Teresa

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Last names C - E
Mrs. Chen
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Last names F - H
Mr. Burnell
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Resource counselor Last names I - K
Mr. Randall
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Last names M - P
Mrs. Chee
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Last names Q - S
Mr. Woodford
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Last names T W, L
Mrs. Gilbert
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Select 9th grade students
Mrs. Eig
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School Counseling Office Secretary
Mrs. Belt
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Registrar
Mrs. Connelly
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College and career coordinator
Mrs. Rubin
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Record Keeper
Mrs. Rankin
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• CREDITS AND TRANSCRIPTS

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Graduation Requirements

• 4 credits of English
• 4 credits of math
• 1 in algebra
• 1 in geometry
• 3 credits of social studies
• 1 in U.S. history
• 1 in NSL government
• 1 in world history
• 3 credits of science
• 1 in life science (ex. biology)
• 1 in physical science

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Graduation Requirements

• 1 credit of technology education
• 1 credit of fine arts
• 1 credit of physical education
• .5 credit of health
• 4.5 other credits (electives)
• Program completer
• 2 credits of foreign language or
• 2 credits of advanced technology or
• Complete a career development program

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Other Graduation Requirements

• A minimum of 22 credits must be earned
• 60 SSL hours
• Pass 5 high school assessment exams

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High School Assessments

• To test a students knowledge of core learning
  goals
• Test at the completion of a course
• Core subject tests

• Algebra 1
• Biology

• English 10
• NSL
• Government

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What Is On A Transcript?

• High school courses
• Grades
• Credits earned and required
• Student service learning hours
• Attendance
• High school assessment tests

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Transcripts

• What do colleges and employers look for on a
  students transcript?

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In Order Of Importance

• Quality of academic program
• Semester grades
• Standardized test scores
• Attendance record

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When Will You Need A Transcript?

• Applying for
• jobs
• colleges and universities
• training centers
• scholarships
• Internships
• Signing up for the military

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There are many ways for students to arrange a
meeting with their counselor
Contacts And Academic Supports
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The Best Way.

• The easiest way is to walk into the guidance
  office before school, during lunch, or after
  school. Counselors will see you then or arrange
  a conference during one of your classes.
• If you have general questions, please feel free
  to ask any available counselor.

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A Second Option

• You can email us. We have our addresses posted
  on our doors or you can ask us for a business
  card.

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A Third Way

• Another way is to complete a request form to see
  a counselor which you can obtain from the rack of
  forms in the front of the guidance office.

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• GENERAL INFORMATION

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Resources You Can Use For Your Planning And
Academic Support

• After-school homework club
• After-school math help for algebra geometry
• Writing center at lunch
• Interims/progress report
• Teacher conferences
• Spin book

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Guidance Publications And Forms

• The Connection (news from the Career Center)
• Weekly progress reports
• Request to see a counselor
• Request to be an aide
• Loss of credit appeal
• Student service learning
• Getting Started

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Start Your Planning Now!

• Take challenging classes
• Maintain consistent and good academic performance
  (GPA)
• Start identifying careers of interest
• Determine what training and education are
  required for that career
• Set in place a plan to meet the career
  requirements
• Participate in school and community activities

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Career Center

• Careers
• Colleges
• Training institutions
• Military
• Standardized tests
• Summer internships
• Jobs
• Computer searches

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Thank you for your attention!!