Hayes High School Counseling Dept Senior Class Meeting Welcome Back Class of 2017!

Meet the School Counselors Mrs. Jessica Scott Mrs. Jennifer Pollard All 9th Grade Students Last names P – Z Grades 10-12 Mr. Matthew Brown Last names A – G Mrs. Leigh Conant Grades 10-12 College & Career All Grades Ms. Heather Smith Last names H – O

Our School Counseling Administrative Assistants Mrs. Estes & Mrs. Olson What can our administrative assistants help students with? Work permit applications ACT/SAT registration materials Copies of report cards, schedules & transcripts PowerSchool, Google email, & computer login information DACC, course, college, scholarship, & special program applications Scheduling appointments

What Do School Counselors Do? Academic Counseling Check with us for questions about grades, graduation requirements, difficulty in a class, testing (AIR, OGT, AP, PSAT), etc. Personal/Social Counseling See us with concerns about friends, family, problems you are experiencing.

Confidentiality We keep your conversations with us confidential. However, we are required by law to report: Child Abuse Harm to Self Harm to Others Unlawful Activity

What Does the College & Career Counselor Do? Career Counseling Provide resources for career exploration & planning Assist with resume writing & career portfolios Provide information about military service

What Does the College & Career Counselor Do? College Counseling Provide resources to explore and research potential colleges Provide information about the ACT, SAT and preparation Assist students with the application process Help families understand financial aid Send transcripts, school profiles, counselor reports, and letters to colleges Write letters of recommendation on behalf of the student

Communication! Communicating with US Email, Phone, Appointment, Walk-in, Naviance Communicating with YOU Email, Listserv, Remind, Websites, Twitter, Naviance

A Note About Schedule Changes… August 26th – last day to change without penalty Late Drop Policy begins August 29th – Only ONE late drop permitted during your time at Hayes Additional late drops will be transcribed as an F

Early Senior Year To Do List – College Register for the ACT and/or SAT Begin or continue your college/career search Schedule college visits now Organize application materials and set aside time to apply online What do you need to apply? Ask for letters of recommendation early Are you applying Early Action, Early Decision, Regular Decision? Know the difference! WATCH YOUR DEADLINES!!!!

Honors Diploma Criteria 4 credits of English 4 credits of Math (including Alg 2) 4 credits of Social Studies (World, US, Gov & Econ) 4 credits of Science (including Chemistry & Physics) Foreign Language – 2 credits of 2 languages, or 3 credits of 1 1 Fine Art credit 3.5 unweighted GPA 27 on ACT or 1210 on SAT Must meet 7 of these 8, 1 may be dropped

Honors Diploma Candidates Dexter Allen David Ash Samantha Beck Shannon Bertsch Tyler Brown Logan Byerly Gayge Carroll Savannah Carter William Christy Gabrielle Cockerham Summer Connell Kelly Curcillo Kelsey Daniels Natalie Darst Mason Davis Samantha Delong Sydney Dixon Nicole Dorsey Alyssa Durbin Taylor Dutcher Anna England Casey Estok Grace Floring Brooke Glesenkamp

Honors Diploma Candidates Justin Hernan Abigail Jennings Megan Koehler Bryan MacDonald Claudia Macri Brianna McKeen Emily Miklas Samuel Midura Samuel Milner Duncan Muir Tessa Perry Holly Petkus Jared Piroska Noah Planisek Kristen Puthoff Collin Reeves Megan Rumbalski Molly Schul Jaima Schulte Noah Shireman Ashley Smiley Tristan Smith Samantha Smudz Allyson Steinberger Kalen Sutandar Benjamin Teitelbaum John Trimble Elizabeth Wilden Ryan Williams Jamie Woodruff Noah Woods

Class of 2017 Salutatorian Candidates Tyler Brown Savannah Carter Natalie Darst Jin Lin Emily Miklas Kristen Puthoff Noah Shireman

Class of 2017 Valedictorian Candidates David Ash Samantha Beck Alyssa Durbin Casey Estok Grace Floring Sarah Homan Holly Petkus Tessa Perry Brianna McKeen Megan Rumbalski Molly Schul Jaima Schulte Ashley Smiley Elizabeth Wilden Noah Woods

Transcripts & Credits Each of you received a transcript with your schedule during Back 2 School days. Check over your transcript to make sure you have met graduation requirements Your counselors make sure to check requirements are met However, it is ultimately your responsibility to make sure you have met all of your graduation requirements

Staying In the loop Remind Texts - TEXT @gopacers to 81010 Sign up for Hoofprints on the school website Morning announcement can be found on the main page of the website http://www.dcs.k12.oh.us/site/Default.aspx?PageID=382

Stay focused on your classes, and have a great year! GO PACERS!! Senior Year! Stay focused on your classes, and have a great year! GO PACERS!!

Naviance You are receiving emails regarding Naviance…READ THEM. You will have a training in September to build your college list, complete surveys, and learn to request transcripts and letters of recommendation.

Naviance! You have your own online account where you can: Research colleges and keep lists of those you like Communicate with Mrs. Conant Keep track of deadlines Have your teachers upload letters of recommendation for your applications Alert Mrs. Conant when a transcript must be sent You MUST use Naviance – this is the online system we use to submit documentation to colleges.

Colleges Visiting Hayes Throughout the year, many colleges send representatives to high schools to visit with potential students. You are invited! Here are several colleges already scheduled to visit Hayes…sign up in Naviance! 1. Log In to Naviance 2. Click the Colleges tab 3. Click view all upcoming college visits 4. Click Sign Up for any of the visits