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Welcome Freshman Parents!

Thomas Stuber (A-G)stuber@arrowheadschools.org

Brianne Mehlos (P-Z)mehlos@arrowheadschools.org

Freshman Conferences

Class of 2019 519 Students

Barb Whyte (H-O)whyte@arrowheadschools.org

Linda Kempen (Registrar/South

Campus Counseling Secretary)

kempen@arrowheadschools.org

Overview

1. Freshman Conferences Overview

2. What is Academic and Career Planning?

3. Tips for Success

4. Questions

Conference Format

Lasting from early October through mid-January3 students at a time during their study hall in the

counseling office with their assigned counselor40 minutesWill be notified at least a week before their scheduled

conference time. Postings will be in the study hall classrooms, as well as the Counseling Office

Students will receive a folder with materials reviewed in the conference

Students need to being their laptop to the conference

What’s in the Folder?

The Arrowhead WayCounseling InformationAcademic and Career Planning InformationClubs and Activities InformationTranscript InformationGraduation Requirements

The Arrowhead Way• Common behavior expectations• Be Respectful• Be Responsible• Be Appropriate

• Teach desired behaviors• Themes of The Month

• Use of data to inform what to teach & success

• Acknowledgement of positive behavior • Hawkbills, Raffle

The Role of a School Counselor…

The Counseling office and individual counselor is a resource for:

Assistance with 9th grade TransitionAcademic Concerns (additional supports,

schedule concerns, etc)Academic and Career Planning (courses to take,

post secondary options, etc.)Emotional Issues (Depression, Anxiety, etc.)Social Issues (Bullying, peer pressure, etc.)Collaboration with Families & Community

Why Students Should Get to Know Their Counselor…

Better assistance when they need it

Self-Advocacy Skills

Letter of recommendation

Referrals for employment

How do students see their School Counselor?

Self-referralDrop in during study hall, lunch, before/after

school

Referral from a teacher or staff person

Referral from a counselor

Referral from a parent

Referral from a friend

Graduation Requirements 1 class = 1 credit

8 Credits EnglishMust include English 9 1&2 (Honors English 9/ILE English)Must include English 10 1&2 (Honors English 10/ILE English)

6 Credits Social StudiesMust include Social Studies 9 1&2(ILE Social Studies) Must include U.S. History 1&2 ( AP U.S. History)

6 Credits Science2 Credits of life science2 Credits of physical science

6 Credits Mathematics 2 Credits Career & Technical 3 Credits Physical Education 1 Credit Health 2 Credits Fine Arts 16 Additional Credits

Total = 50 Credits

Transcripts 101Key Components

GPACourses TakenCredits Earned

What is it used for? High School Graduation (See Course Guide)Post-Secondary Considerations or Applications Stored for life at Arrowhead

GPA CalculationsCumulative GPA = total # of GPA points earned (A=4,

B=3, C=2, D=1, F=0) ÷ course credits attemptedPluses and minuses do not count in the GPA Calculation!

Communication!“Always Be Conferencing”

Open House at the beginning of each semester

Continuous Communication Skyward EmailTelephonePaper mailings (postcards) and messagesMeetings

Group meetings with multiple staff, arranged by student services Individual face to face meetings arranged by the teacher

GoogleTwitterTeacher websitesPodcasts

Online Resources

Web based grading and info systemDifferent logins now for parents and studentsPlease make sure your student knows their

login information Teacher’s Websites are also extremely useful!

The Arrowhead Advisor

Let’s Collaborate!Together, we can help students set

priorities, develop a study routine, get organized, feel connected and engaged

Contact School Staff: email or phoneTeachers for course-related questions/concerns

Counselors for general questions/ concerns

Psychologist for community support or other general questions /concerns

Academic SupportsSASS (Students Assisting Student Success)

Tutoring Center

Smaller Study Halls

Email teachers: [last name]@arrowheadschools.org

NHS Tutors (visit NHS Website)

Student AHS Email Accounts

ALL students have an AHS email account (Gmail)

MUST use this email and check it regularly!Counselors and Teachers email important info

How students log in:Username: last number of graduation year

and last name Example: 9warhawk@arrowheadschools.org

Password: ID# (same as lunch #)

Academic and Career PlanningKNOW yourself

Get to know your interests, skills, and steengths.

EXPLORE your optionsInvestigate career pathways and education

opportunitiesPLAN your path

Set goals, choose courses, join clubs, obtain financing, write a resume, apply.

GO do it.Carry out your plan and recalculate as needed.

After Arrowhead…

4 Year Colleges/Universities Where do you want to go? What is needed to get there ACT Test required

2 year Colleges/Technical Schools What program fits you best? What is needed? Get Experience

Military H.S. Graduation is a requirement Do your research (what branch, requirements for each) Talk to a recruiter

Work Force Graduation from H.S. is a MUST! Explore your options Build your professional Resume Get Experience

TRENDING

-Low Cost-High Demand-Lucrative Careers

Career Exploration & Course PlanningCollege Search & AdmissionsParents can set up their own login! (check your

email)

Arrowheadschools.org > Counseling and Careers > NavianceUsername: Student’s arrowhead email address

Password: Student’s ID number

Academic and Career Planning

Academic and Career Planning“My Flight Plan”

A students’ individualized portfolio for Academic and Career PlanningAccessed through CANVAS (in the Freshman Conference)Shared with parents (during the Freshman Conference)Completed by the Student (throughout the year)Submitted back through CANVAS (at the end of the year)Re-evaluated each year by the student.

Parents can set up their own login (on the Canvas site).Arrowheadschools.org > Library & Tech > Online Courses > Canvas

AssessmentsACT Aspire • the first test within the ACT Suite of tests. Aspire Test will be given May 16/17 (10th Gr.) 23/24 (9th Gr.).

Work hard in your coursework!!!Summer ACT Prep Course

(Sophomores)ACT Test for all Juniors.

Planning for tomorrow, TODAY

College Fairs (W.E.F. and others)Job ShadowingVolunteering Extra-curricularsFinancial Aid InfoGather Information specific to your ChildUpcoming parent topics Youth ApprenticeshipsArrowhead Experiences (Plans of Study)Career Explorer Posts

Questions???