PRESENTED BY:

CONARD HIGH SCHOOL-SCHOOL COUNSELING DEPARTMENT

SCHOOL COUNSELORSHOW TO REACH US

Kathryn DeJulius 929-5035 A-Cap

Adam Linker 929-5032 Car-D

Dawn Hoblet 929-5030 E-H

Karen Mortensen 929-5031 J-Mal

Courtney Heuitson 929-5028 Man-Ng

Kristin Mangini 929-5029 Ni-Re

Kate Ford 929-5027 Ri-S

Bob Segee 929-5033 T-Z

email: first name _ last name @whps.org

COUNSELOR ROLE

School Counselors assist with…

•Social and personal issues

•Conflicts and crises

•College and career planning

•Planning your courses

•Academic issues

Students can access their counselor during a free period (study hall/lunch).

HOW IS HIGH SCHOOL DIFFERENT?

• Graduation requirements

• Credits

• Performance Standards

• Attendance Policy

• Students take more of a role in their education

• More opportunities for students to self-explore

• Transcripts/resumes become increasingly important

WHAT ARE THE GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS AT CONARD?

CONARD H. S. REQUIREMENTS TYPICAL COLLEGE

REQUIREMENTS

English 4 credits 4 credits

Mathematics 3 credits 3-4 credits

Science 2 credits

- 1 credit in a physical science

- 1 credit in a life science

2-4 credits

Social Studies 3 credits

- 1 credit in Modern World History

- 1 credit in U.S. History

- .5 credit in American Gov't

- .5 credit in elective

3-4 credits

Fine/Applied Arts1 credit

N/A

(unless attending art school)

Physical Education 1.75 credits

- 1.5 credit PE

- .25 credit health

N/A

Electives 7 credits 7 credits

World LanguageN/A

2 - 4 credits

(preferably of the same language)

ATTENDANCE POLICYPAGE 25- HANDBOOK

Absences (more than 12 excused or 4 unexcused absences in a semester = loss of credit for that class)

• Excused (absence is unavoidable)

•Unexcused (absence for no legitimate reason)

Tardies (3 unexcused tardies = 1 unexcused absence)

• Excused (late to class with a pass)

•Unexcused (late to class less than 15 min)

Report absences to 231-5000 ext 6299

Homework requests after 3 days 929-5009

STUDENTS SHOULD BECOME INVOLVED IN VARIOUS ACTIVITIES AT CONARD TO COMPLEMENT THEIR ACADEMIC LIFE

Student Activities

•Website, Career CenterAthletics

•Website, Athletic Office (outside fitness center)Volunteer Work/Work Experience

• Career Center, WebsiteSummer Programs

•Website

WHERE CAN STUDENTS ACCESS EXTRA-HELP?

Teachers assist with

• Academic issues

• Study techniques

• Extra help in a class

Other resources include

• Academic Resource Center: Every period, staffed by Math

teacher and an English/Social Studies teacher (located in the

back corner of library)

• Library/Homework Center: Mon, Tues, Thurs 7:00am-4:00pm,

Wed 7:00am-3pm

A late bus is available: • 4pm Mon, Tue, Thur, Fri • 3pm short-Wednesdays

WHAT IS THE COURSE SELECTION PROCESS?

• Teachers discuss course recommendations with students in January

• Counselors deliver Program of Studies in early January

• Students and parents discuss next year’s classes in January

• Counselors meet individually with all students at the beginning of second semester

• Course selection sheets are mailed home for parent review in March

• Master Schedule is created based upon student interest/need; conflicts are corrected in April/May

WHAT CAN YOU DO NOW TO HELP PREPARE STUDENTS FOR LIFE AFTER HIGH SCHOOL?

• Encourage good habits inside/outside of school

• Encourage self-exploration inside/outside the classroom

• Attend school-sponsored parent programs

• Start talking about post-secondary plans and options

• Stay engaged in their lives throughout high school

WHAT YOU CAN DO NOW TO HELP YOUR COLLEGE BOUND FRESHMEN?

• Understand the college entrance requirements

• Support exploration inside the classroom by taking different electives

• Support extracurricular activities

• Start talking with your student about his/her plans for the future

• Relax! This is a time for self-exploration

9TH GRADE OFTEN SETS THE TONE FOR HIGH SCHOOL

•Adolescence is a confusing time for students due to the many emotional and physical changes that occur at this age.

•A partnership between the school and parents has been identified as a best practice to increase graduation rates.

•If a student is successful during 9th grade, there is a higher likelihood the student will graduate and enjoy the high school experience.

When parents are involved in their child’s high school experiences:

• Students have higher achievement

• Students are better adjusted

• Students are less likely to drop out of school

SOCIAL TRANSITIONS

What to expect when students transition to high school?-finding their niche-peer pressure (dating, drugs/alcohol, driving)-social life outside of school-social media’s role-more independence

How to support your student?-find out who their friends are (and their parents)-talk to them about how they would handle certain situations-see where they are hanging out-monitor their computer usage

PARENTS: HOW YOU CAN HELP

Encourage good habits now:

•Nutrition & Sleep (8.5-9.25 hours for teens)

•Homework time & Study habits

•Open communication

•Encourage independence with problem solving- have them speak to the teacher before you send an email.•Allow students to make mistakes and hold them accountable for poor choices

PARENTS: HOW YOU CAN HELPStay involved in school:

• PowerSchool Parent Portal

• Report Cards/Progress Reports

• Teacher Assistance/Communication

• Open House (Wednesday 9/17)

• Parent/Teacher Conferences

• Handbook/Agenda (review at beginning of year)

• Support after-school activities

FINAL DETAILS

Conard Website conard.whps.org

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