Parkview High School Counseling Department Fall Advisory Council Meeting Tuesday, November 10th, 2015

Agenda Welcome and Introductions Activity- The Four C’s Who we Are, What We Do, Your Thoughts College and Career Resource Center ASCA and RAMP Current Needs of PHS Input, Idea Sharing, Feedback Next Meeting Details

Counseling Office Staff Mrs. Douglass, Secretary Appointments Bus Passes Data Update Forms Full Time Student Letters Good Standing Certificates Requests for Records Social Security Number Work Permits

Counseling Office Staff Mrs. Rumbaugh, Registrar Records Immunization Residency Cumulative Folders Testing Cards Transcripts

Mission Statement The mission of the Parkview High School Counseling Department is to support and assist all students in the pursuit of excellence in academic knowledge, skills, and behavior as they develop their post-secondary plans. All students, through the participation in a comprehensive, developmental and data driven counseling program, will be provided with opportunities to achieve their greatest potential. The counselors will also effectively collaborate and consult with students, parents, teachers, administrators and community members to address and remove barriers to student success. The Counseling program ensures all students have equitable access to learn academic, career-oriented, and social/emotional skills that help them to become healthy, successful, and world-class citizens.

The Data—Program Goals Please see handout, areas of emphasis are included:

The Data—Program Goals Cont.

The Data—Program Goals Cont.

The Data—Program Goals Cont. The Dropout number includes students who withdrew because of incarceration, Pregnant, unknown, non-attendance, court order, transfer to Department of Juvenile Justice

Proposed Program Goals 1) By May 25, 2016, tenth grade Hispanic/Latino students who missed 6 to 10 days in the previous school year (14-15) and 5 or more during first semester of the current school year (15-16) will miss fewer than 5 days during the second semester. 2) By May 25, 2016, the number of retained black male students in grades 9-12 from the previous school year (2014- 2015) will decrease by 50%, from 51 to 25. 3) By May 25, 2016, the drop out rate percentage of English Language Learners in grades 9-12 will decreased by 50%, from 39 to 19.5.

Thoughts, Feedback on Proposed Goals?

Counseling Website

Calendar of Activities August 25th PTSA Fall Open House September 17th PSAT ReDesign Informational Meeting September 22nd Senior Parent Night Meeting October 22nd Financing Your College Education October 31st Senior Letter Mail Out Date November 7th Latino Youth Leadership Conference January 26th Move On When Ready Meeting January 28th 8th Grade Articulation Night (tentative) February- Junior Conferences; Registration Begins February 1st-5th National School Counseling Week March 22nd Probe College Fair March 23-24th Career Day April – Career Cruising May 25th Graduation (tentative)

Core Curriculum- Classroom Lessons Preparation for the Senior Year and Beyond, 12th grade lesson August 31st – September 8th 4 Year Plan: Your Journey to the Top! 9th grade Lesson September 15th-17th Attention Juniors: Intro to Senior Year (College, Entrance Exams, Financial Aid) 11th grade Lesson March (specific dates TBD) Career Cruising, 9-11 grade March and April (specific dates TBD) Rise Up: A Focus on Attendance is Key to Success, 10th grade lesson March and April (specific dates TBD)

College and Career Center Mrs. Curry, Career Specialist Information Career Interest Inventories Technical Colleges / Univ Financial Aid Military NCAA Test Prep Materials (SAT/ACT) Scholarships Computer Access

ASCA and RAMP American School Counseling Association (ASCA) Foundation, Delivery, Accountability, Management Systemic Change, Leadership, Advocacy, Collaboration Recognized ASCA Model Program (RAMP) 12 components Takes 1 school year to complete the application process Due October 2016 Please see Handout for more details 21C3 Award Recipients in 2014-2015 School Year

Current Needs Results from last school year’s needs assessment The top three topics to be covered either in Small Groups or Classroom Lessons: Setting and Achieving Goals Study/Test Taking Skills Time Management

Results from Perception Survey Results from PHS Counseling Perception Survey 212 Responses: Students: 137; Parents: 10; Teachers: 65 *Students Perception Survey Results* 94.1% understand the role of counselors On a scale from 1-10 (10 being strongly agree) 79.4% rated a 5 or better on agreeing Counselors were highly visible 83.8% rated a 5 or better on feeling comfortable meeting with counselor 77.1% rated a 5 or better that Counselor Classroom lessons have been helpful 83% believe the counseling department provides valuable services to the students of PHS 48.9% have visited Counselor Corner The top three topics they would like to be provided during small groups or classroom lessons are: Planning Your Future Friendships/Relationships Study Skills

Results from Perception Survey Results from PHS Counseling Perception Survey *Parent Perception Survey* On a scale from 1-10 (10 being strongly agree) 70% rated a 5 or better on understanding the role of counselors 70% rated a 5 or better on believing students feel comfortable meeting with counselors 80% rated a 5 or better on agreeing the counseling department provides valuable services to students The top three identified important programs are: College and Career Information Academic Classroom Lessons and Crisis Intervention were tied

Results from Perception Survey Results from PHS Counseling Perception Survey *Teacher Perception Survey* On a scale from 1-10 (10 being strongly agree) 84.6% rated a 5 or better on agreeing the counseling department is responsive to the needs of the students 70.6% rated a 5 or better on agreeing the counselors are highly visible 78.5% rated a 5 or better on believing students feel comfortable meeting with counselors 84.6% rated a 5 or better on agreeing the counseling department provides valuable services to students Top three identified important programs are: Academics College and Career Information Crisis Intervention

Input, Ideas, Feedback Thoughts on program goals, needs assessment, perception survey, brochure

Next Meeting Spring Meeting Date (Tentative) Wednesday, April 12, 2016 2:30-3:30pm – College and Career Center

Thank You We want to thank you all for your time and valuable input!!