Welcome to High School!

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Welcometo High School!

• We are your Counselors
• Ms. Reger A G
• Mr. Nolen H N
• Mr. Carey O Z
• Interns
• Mrs. Pasquale Ms. Michalczuk

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SUCCESS

• happens one day at a time!

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The truth about success

• It doesnt just happen! It is CREATED by you!

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Counseling Services

• Academic
• Personal
• Support Groups
• Crisis
• Career

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How can I see my counselor?

• Each counselor has a sign-up book on the counter
  in the guidance office.
• Your counselor will send a pass for you.

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We will not share the content of our discussions
unless you give us permission. We are required
by law and ethical standards to break
confidentiality for these reasons
Confidentiality

• 1. If we believe you are a danger to yourself
  or others.
• 2. If we suspect you are being harmed.
• 3. If we are ordered by a court of law.

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You will experience conflict in high school. How
you deal with it will determine the outcome.
Conflict
is a part of life.
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• If handled constructively, conflict
• Helps you develop new skills
• Creates relationships built on respect
• Encourages you to find new ways to solve a problem

• If left unsolved or poorly handled, conflict
• Can escalate a small problem into a major
  incident
• Can cause extra stress
• May lead to violence

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Credit

• How much credit is one class worth in one
  semester?
• 1/2
• How many credits can a student earn in a
  semester?
• 3
• How many credits can a student earn in four
  years?
• 24

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Credits for Graduation

• How many credits must a student earn to graduate?
• 23

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Graduation Requirements

• English 4 Credits (8 sem)
• English 9, 10, 11, 12 or advanced level english
  class
• World History 1 Credit (2 sem)
• U. S. History 1 Credit (2 sem)
• Government ½ Credit (1 sem)
• Economics ½ Credit (1 sem)

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Graduation Requirements

• Algebra I 1 Credit (2 sem)
• Geometry 1 Credit (2 sem)
• Algebra II 1 Credit (2 sem)
• Mandatory Math Elective (2 sem)
• Biology 1 Credit (2 sem)
• Chemistry or Physics (2 sem)
• Additional Science Credit (2 sem)

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Graduation Requirements

• Health ½ Credit (1 sem)
• PE ½ Credit (1 sem)
• VAPA 1.0 Credit
• MME is a college entrance exam and a scholarship
  opportunity

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Testing Sequence

• 11th Grade
• PSAT qualifying test for National Merit
  Scholarship
• MI Merit Exam
• ACT college admissions test (part of MME)
• SAT college admissions test
• 12th Grade
• ACT October or December

• 9th Grade
• Social Studies MEAP
• 10th Grade
• PLAN pre-ACT
• PSAT pre-SAT

Necessary scores for dual-enrollment in 11th or
12th grade
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Four Year Plan Current Freshman
Grade English Social Studies Math Science Elective Elective
9th English 9 or Adv. English 9 World History Intro Algebra 1 or Algebra 1 Biology or Honors Biology Health Physical Education Computer Applications .5 VPA
10th English 10 or Adv. English 10 American Hist Or AP American Hist Algebra Concepts or Geometry or College Geometry Physical Science Physics Physical Science Chemistry Or Honors Chemistry .5 VPA
11th English 11 or Adv. English 11 Economics Government or AP Government Geometry College Geometry Algebra 2 A Algebra 2 B College Algebra 2 Trigonometry Prob Stats Analysis Calculus Chemistry Physics Honors Physics Honors Chemistry AP Biology AP Chemistry
12th English 12 or AP English Math
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Grade Point Average
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Grade Point Average
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How do I get Help

• Tutoring every Monday Wednesday
• Sign up with Mrs. Culver
• Talk to your teacher and see how they can help
  you or how you can do things different
• See your counselor
• Talk to your parent/guardian

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Tips for Talking With Teachers

• Make an appointment to talk - Think through what
  you want to say, make a list of items you want to
  cover.
• Use I statements I am having a difficult time
  understanding the material.
• Dont expect the teacher to come up with all the
  answers - Be prepared to make suggestions.
• Be respectful - A teacher is more likely to be
  responsive if the purpose of your meeting is
  conversation, not confrontation.
• YOU MUST ADVOCATE FOR YOURSELF

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The difference between doing your homework and
studying

• Homework completing an assignment, i.e. math
  problems on pages 36-38.
• Study outlining a science chapter, rewriting
  notes, or making flashcards.

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Recommended Guidelines

• You should be spending a minimum of 20 minutes of
  homework / study time per academic subject each
  day (5 days a week).
• 5 academic subjects 100 minutes (or 1 hr., 40
  min.) of study time daily

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How do you learn?

• Visual Learner learns best from videos, TV,
  pictures, reading, and demonstrations.
• When you study you should
• Take notes
• Use flash cards, charts, and diagrams
• Form pictures in your mind
• Make use of color in your notes

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• Auditory Learner learns best from lectures,
  discussions, TV, videos, and music.
• When you study you should
• Read aloud
• Have discussions
• Listen to tapes
• Review information out loud
• Use memory tricks involving rhythm and rhyme

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• Kinesthetic Learner learns best from
  role-playing, labs, and hands-on activities.
• When you study you should
• Try moving around while you study
• Use tools and objects whenever possible
• Write or type notes
• Role play ideas and concepts

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A Few Study Tips to Get You Started
Reading Assignments

• Read the summary or chapter review first
• Read the chapter questions
• Skim the chapter topics to be discussed
• Read the notes in the margins
• Read the captions for the pictures / graphs
• Read the chapter
• Answer chapter questions
• Write your own chapter summary

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Taking Good Notes in Class

• Write down key points
• Names, dates, terms
• Write down information your teacher repeats or
  emphasizes!
• Write down what the teacher writes on the board
  or overhead.
• Make flash cards for definitions
• Review them frequently!

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Preparing for tests

• Cramming for tests never pays off.
• The more prepared you are the better you will
  perform.
• Read over your notes.
• Highlight or underline important notes.
• Go over quizzes and homework from the same unit.
• Look up answers to problems you got wrong.
• Read chapter summaries.
• Take notes and make an outline from your reading.
• Put stars next to things you need to review.
• Have someone quiz you.

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It is important to get involved in high school
and to maintain a sense of balance. Clubs are a
great way to be involved!

• Quiz Bowl
• Metro league Math Science competition
• DECA
• Anime
• Game Club
• Robotics
• Marching Band
• Student Council
• NHS

• Key club
• SADD
• Project One
• Drama/Thespians
• PWC
• Science Olympiad
• Smithsonian Project
• Exchange students

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Thank You!

• Thank you for your time and consideration today.
• We look forward to getting to know you!