Welcome to WHS What does it mean to be a Waverly High School Student? Prepared, Respect, Integrity, Determination, Engagement What is the role of your High School Counselor? Social-Academic-Personal

Guidance Counselor Role Scheduling/Course planning Sorting out options to a problem Goal Setting Academic Support Career and College Planning/EDP Individual meetings by request and class meetings Counselors do not handle discipline.

Administration Mr. Huff-Principal Mr. Thomas-Deputy Principal Mr. Terranova-Assistant Principal Mr. Casteele-Athletic Director

WMS TO WHS Differences Credits determine graduation Class choices F= failing=no credit=not graduating Homework takes on a new meaning!

Vocabulary Freshman= 9th grade Sophomore= 10th grade Junior= 11th grade SENIOR=12th grade Building layout Credits Transcripts Requirements Pre-Requisites

Communication Class Visits Class Meetings Whscounselingpage.weebly.com Sbrokstad@waverlyk12.net Tdroessler@waverlyk12.net kgazley@waverlyk12.net 517-321-7573 Email your counselor! Make an appointment with your counselor! HOW TO MAKE AN APPOINTMENT

Attendance & STUDY SKILLS Missing Class= lowering your grade Not doing your homework & Studying= you want less opportunities when you graduate Doing nothing is a habit. Make a choice to succeed and set a realistic goal. Who wants low grades and less opportunities in life?????????????

Study Habits and Resources Asking for help PRIDE Outside Tutoring

Set a Goal SMART Small – Success leads to success. Measurable – How will you know when you've reached the goal?  Attainable – Is it something you can really do? Realistic – Does it makes sense for you? Timely – Set a date/deadline, and remember to start small (week, month, marking period_.  EDP Updates-coming soon!

Get Involved! It makes a difference. Clubs and Activities Get Involved!   It makes a difference. National Honor Society-Mr. Luttig Spanish Honor Society-Mr. Carr French Honor Society-Mrs. Parsons Student Senate-Mrs. Ohl-Shaw Junior Class-Mr. Sherry Senior Class- Latinos Unidos-Mrs. Gutierrez Asian Pacific Awareness-Mr. Luttig Gay Straight Alliance-Mrs. Oppenheim/Mrs. Butler Quiz Bowl- Black Student Union-Mrs. Sarafin Environmental Awareness-Mrs. Vanwalsum Model United Nations- Tech Society-Jenna Erbele Interact-Ms. Faber

MMC-Graduation Requirements 4 years of Math-Math your Senior Year 4 years of English 3 years of Science (Biology & Physics/Chemistry) 3 years of Social Studies (U.S., World, Government, Econ) 1 credit PE/Health (.5 health and .5 PE) On-line experience VPAA (eg.art,computer classes, choir, band & many more) 2 credits of Foreign Language (Spanish/French/ASL) AT THE HIGH SCHOOL IF YOU ARE COLLEGE BOUND! Some of you have  Math, and/or Spanish credit from WMS.  Make sure it is on your transcript. If you fail, plan on summer school or after school credit recovery. 23 Credits needed for a diploma

Do you know what your GPA does for you? What is GPA? Do you know what your GPA does for you? A = 4.0 A- = 3.6 B+ = 3.3 B = 3.0 B- = 2.6 C+ = 2.3 C = 2.0 C- = 1.6 D+ = 1.3 D = 1.0 D- = .6 F = 0 If you were to apply to college today, would you get into the school of your choice?

Advice Form good study habits NOW Math-do the homework and re-work the math problems. You will need Algebra One Geometry Algebra Two (Algebra 2A and Algebra 2B) 4th year of Math (Pre-Calc, Statistics or other related math class) Advice from Seniors “Don’t slack off”!

The Guarantee YOU WILL PASS IF: You do every assignment Study at home Have good attendance Talk to your teacher if you get confused Go to tutoring MAKE UP MISSED WORK ON TIME You are in control and you get to determine if you pass and what your transcript looks like

credits Each class at WHS earns .5 credit/semester or 1 credit for the year if you PASS The class & credits are on your transcript which is a permanent record that follows you wherever you go for the rest of your life Example from the Main Office

Things to Look Forward to Getting requirements satisfied early on to open the door for dual enrollment and/or off campus options. 11th and 12th grade offer more course choices Pride Awards AP Dual Enrollment CACC TEC It is possible to save money on college tuition by earning credits in High School. KEEP THE DOOR OPEN

Make it a great Year! Go Warriors! Keep in close contact with you counselor!