Agenda Introduction Pre-questionnaire PowerPoint Post-questionnaire Student Panel

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Be an Honorable, Skillful, How to be Successful At Nathan Hale… Be an Honorable, Skillful, Thinking Citizen! Uh ok…So what does that mean?

Navigating NH and asking for help is part of that! WHO can I talk to? HOW do I ask? WHERE do I go?

Who’s Who & What Do They Do?

Main Office

Ensuring strong teaching and learning is taking place at Nathan Hale! Dr. Hudson Principal Ensuring strong teaching and learning is taking place at Nathan Hale!

Assistant Principals Mr. Breland Ms. Grimes Discipline 9th/10th grade administrator School Safety/ Security Athletics Advisor for Black Student Union Ms. Grimes Discipline 11th/12th grade administrator Associated Student Body (ASB) Student Activities/ Facilities

SCENARIOS

Dean of Students Ms. Emmanuel Class of 2016 Co-Advisor Attendance concerns Figures out why students aren’t coming to school and then works with families and students to solve the problem.

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Security Mr. Walker PacMan Go to security if you experience… stolen items bullying harassment problems with other students Mr. Walker PacMan

Main Office Secretaries What? Any general questions Athletic Packets Raider Gear Bulletin entries Starting a club PE waivers Ms. Mann When? before school during lunch after school Ms. McCue

SCENARIOS

Counseling Office

What do the counselors do? Provide a safe, confidential, and nonjudgmental space to talk about anything Academic and emotional support for ALL students Assist with post-secondary planning Letters of recommendation Announce scholarship opportunities Suggest resources for students to access outside of school Classroom presentations Conflict mediation Family/teacher conferences Credit Recovery Course scheduling Running Start Classroom presentations Graduation checklist

Who is your school counselor? African Girls’ Club Advisor Ms. Howard Mr. Jones Ms. Camero Last names: A-G African Girls’ Club Advisor Last names: H-N Class of 2014 Advisor Last names: O-Z Class of 2016 Co - Advisor

SCENARIOS

Ms. Patt - Counseling Secretary To make an appointment with your counselor Turn in volunteer hours Sign up for college visits Get a copy of your transcript or records Ms.Patt

How to make an appointment… Be prepared with… Your first and last name Your counselor’s name (if you know) Your availability what is a good day and time for you to meet with your counselor? Be polite- always say please and thank you! “ The counselors usually don’t see anyone without an appointment but since you brought pizza…”

Ms. Gepner - Attendance Secretary late arrival/ early dismissal ORCA cards lost and found Getting unexcused absences excused Parent can call or 3 DAYS write a note within of an unexcused absence Ms. Gepner

Nurse Alice Injury or illness No lunch money/ forgot lunch Personal items Medication that needs to be taken at school Tip: Give yourself a head start for learning by starting your brain with a healthy breakfast every day!

Teen Health Clinic Services Offered: Kathleen Lange – Nurse Practitioner Allison Dennin – Mental Health Counselor Linda Quimby – Office Coordinator Services Offered: Primary care – physicals, immunizations, check-ups, allergies, etc… Mental Health – depression, grief and loss, self-esteem, etc… Health education – healthy relationships, stress management, family planning Sports physcials Immunizations Check-ups Reproductive services Mental health counseling – depressions, relationships, conflicts, anxiety, grief Health education – stress management, family planning, prevention of STI’s

SCENARIOS

Homework Help What: Homework Help Center When: Mondays-Thursdays 3:15-4:30pm Where: Nathan Hale Library Why: Receive help with subjects you are struggling with! Enjoy a quiet place to work on homework! Practice good study habits! Who: Anyone/Everyone can go!

College Access Now CAN Katie Kelsey 1ST generation college students Post-secondary plans Finding a college Financial Aid SATs/ PSATs Personal Statements Resumes Located in the LIBRARY Katie Kelsey

Why would I need to go there? $$$ $$$ Fiscal Office located in the hallway between the main office and attendance/counseling office Why would I need to go there? pay for yearbook pay fines pay for credit retrieval tuition tickets for school events/dances ASB

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