Council Rock High School North Freshman Seminar: Introducing your School Counselor

Mission The school counselor works collaboratively with students, teachers, administrators and parents to support academic, emotional, behavioral and social development.

*Confidentiality: Remember…anything said to me stays with me…UNLESS there is a possibility that you will bring harm to yourself or others, or someone is bringing harm to you.

Reasons to Contact your Counselor Educational/Career/College planning questions Academic concerns Stress management Study skills Family issues Peer relationship issues

How to Meet with Your Counselor Appointment made by counselor… meetings as needed Appointment made by student – you can come to the counseling center at any time of day and make an appointment to see me with the counseling center secretary– including Clinic time after school!!!

The Blue Pass!!

If you cannot see your counselor immediately… Here are some other safe places where confidentiality applies! Another Counselor (Counseling Center) CARES Coordinator (Career Center) Grade Level Principal (First floor East) School Social Worker (Career Center) School Nurse (First floor East)

Counseling Departmental Curriculum Grade 9 Ninth grade individual parent meetings: All 9th grade parents are invited! (discussion to include course selection for grade 10) Grade 10 Sophomore Seminar – Intro to Naviance and Career Planning Course selection Grade 11 Junior Seminar – College Planning Individual- College and Career planning

Counseling Departmental Curriculum cont. Grade 12 Summer Communication/Mailing College Application Boot Camp Individual meetings: Transcript Request Authorization

Counseling Departmental Curriculum cont. School Wide Offerings… The College Admission Game: Peter Van Buskirk (Parent Forum) Financial Aid Night Program Planning Night College Fair College Information night College Rep Visits (students only) This slide the Focus on the Future series – lists the programs provided by the counseling department for all students – these programs are offered yearly to assist you and your child in planning for his or her future. The dates an time for all of these are located on the district calendar. 10

Course Selection Philosophy… It is best for a student to elect the most rigorous schedule possible; one that matches their goals for the future, and one in which they can be successful… Successful: balanced on all levels: academic, extra-curricular, social, emotional, physical. Click here to see a handy course selection worksheet!

Click Here for a Sample Transcript Transcript Review Definition and Uses of Transcript What is on your transcript: Course title, Final Grades Only, Credits Weighted Grade Point Average Absences LINCS Hours (Pre-Approval Required) Click Here for a Sample Transcript

Co-Curricular Activities Student Government Clubs and Organizations Athletic Teams Community Involvement Community Service Employment Council Rock North Co- Curricular Guide …Please keep in mind – these are deal makers or breakers…

National Honor Society Tutoring FREE service to all CR students – two ways: Library – First come first served North – Tuesday – 7-9:00 PM South – Thursday – 7-9:00 PM Individual – Find application in the counseling center or click here for the private NHS tutor application

NHS – Tutoring Forms

Myths… The junior year is most important… Wrong… All years are on the transcript… Your Junior year is just the busiest!!! Colleges will see all my grades… If I take the PSAT in 10th grade, I do not need to take it in 11th grade…. If I don’t get all A’s in all honors courses, I will not get into college…

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Naviance!!! Click here to access a separate Naviance presentation!

Please share this information with your parents!!! This power point is linked on my website! Please share with your parents, especially those of you are the oldest in your family!