Essential Guide for High School Freshmen Class of 2019
In this informative presentation, freshmen will learn about transitioning to high school, required classes for graduation, developing a Four Year Plan, available resources, and getting involved. It covers important topics such as identifying counselors, understanding the role they play, and how to access counseling services for academic and social/emotional support. Students will also find guidance on engaging with school counselors and understanding when to seek help from the Dean for various issues.
- High school freshmen
- Counseling services
- Academic planning
- Transition to high school
- Student resources
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INFO EVERY FRESHMAN SHOULD KNOW Class of 2019
Why are we having this presentation? To talk to you about transition to high school and activities during your Freshman year that relate to the high school process.
Objectives: You will identify who your counselor is You will understand what required classes you need to graduate high school You will develop your Four Year Plan You will learn about available resources You will hear from current Seniors about getting involved
School Counselors Mrs. Matei Divisional Mrs. Saluda Guidance Secretary Mrs. Spear A-Ca Mrs. Tomaso Mr. McCarthy Ge-Leon Miss Ginter Leop-Pak Mrs. Capobianco Pal-Santa Miss Losowski Sante-Z Mr. Aburto ELL & Foreign Exchange Social Worker (A-Lan) Mr. Grondin Social Worker (Lao-Z) Miss Bailey Social Worker Mr. Panner PBIS Counselor Mr. Jones Dean How do I know who my Counselor is? o Each student is assigned to a Counselor based on the first letter in their last name Ce-Gay
When do I see the Dean? If you re being harassed Any situation that makes you feel unsafe Questions regarding attendance When does the Dean see me? Attendance issues Discipline issues Peer issues
What is the Role of a Counselor? Counselors assist students in their academic development and educational planning in a variety of ways including: o Organization, study and test-taking skills o Academic skills support o Course selection o Scheduling o Post-secondary planning and application process o Career planning, assessing interests and abilities
What is the Role of a Counselor? Responsive Services related to social/emotional concerns o peer relationships and effective social skills o anxiety o stress o divorce o bullying o goal setting o problem solving o small groups How do I get to see my counselor? o Stop by the Guidance Office during your lunch or study hall and sign up to see him/her. He/she will send you pass. o You may also email your counselor.
Student Steps to Academic Success Goals: set academic goals Organization: use student planner (or some variation everyday for each class), monitor grades weekly Studying: online resources (khanacademy.org), notecards, outlines, class notes, study guides Communicate: share your concerns with your teachers, use your email when appropriate Utilizing Resources: Maroons Achieve: Every period, room 240 Boys & Girls Club: Monday - Friday in Library,3:00-6:00pm Testing Center: Before and after school, room 242
Moving Toward Graduation: Requirements A minimum of 40 credits. The 40 credits are a combination of core courses and electives. If a student fails a class that is a graduation requirement, he/she must retake and pass the class during summer school or the next school year. If a student feels he/she needs to be moved up or down a level in a core class, he/she should initiate a conversation with the teacher.
Moving Toward Graduation: Focus on Your Grades Grades Matter o Your semester grades are averaged to produce a single number, your GPA o Colleges and employers will use your overall GPA to help determine what kind of student or employee you will be o Visit your counselor to make sure you are on track to graduate...
GPA and Quality Points Regular Honors/AP A=4 B=3 C=2 D=1 E=0 A=5 B=4 C=2 D=1 E=0
Check your GPA *Available on your transcript Class Honors Biology US History Jr. English Geometry Grade A A A A Points 5 4 4 4 GPA 5+4+4+4=17 17/4 = 4.25
Four Year Planning Guide Elgin High Requirements College Admissions Requirements English - 4 years English - 4 years Math - 3 years Math - 3+ years (make it to Pre-Calc) Social Studies - 2 years Social Studies - 3 years Science - 2 years Science - 3 years (recommend Chem) PE - 7 semesters and Health N/A World Language - 0 years World Language - 2+ years (same language) Electives - as needed towards graduation Fine Art - 2+ (some recommended)
Academic Year A semester is 18 weeks long and divided into 2 quarters End of 1st quarter is October 16 End of 2nd quarter is December 18 Semester final exams are December 17, 18, 19 End of 3rd quarter is March 11 End of 4th quarter is May 26 Semester final exams May 22, 25, 26 (if No Emergency Days are used) *Only semester grades are recorded on transcript
Sophomore Year Course Selection The Infinite Campus (IC) portal will be open from Oct. 20 to Oct. 31 for you to start selecting your elective classes. Counselors will meet with each student individually starting the week of November 3rd to choose classes for next year.
Gifted Academy: Sample Sophomore Year Schedule 1. Gifted American Literature 2. Gifted Honors Algebra 3-4 (or higher) 3. AP US History 4. PE/Health 5. AP Biology 6. AP Biology 7. Elective 8. Elective
Sample Sophomore Year Schedule 1. Sophomore English 2. Geometry (or high) 3. Physical Science 4. PE/Health 5. Lunch 6. Study Hall/AVID 7. Elective 8. Elective
Keep Your Social Media Clean o Colleges and employers increasingly check applicant s Twitter, Facebook, or other personal social media. o Be careful what you post, it could negatively impact your application.
Parent Teacher Conferences Thursday, October 22nd 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm Friday, October 23rd 8:00 am - 11:00 am No appointment necessary. Parents will have a chance to meet with teachers and a counselor.
Activities Join clubs, community and/or your church organizations Join sports Volunteer Job Shadow Start attending College Visits Keep meeting new people
Some final Words of Wisdom...
Questions? ...and remember...
