Welcome Freshman Chargers! You’re in Charge! Important People You Should Know Take the Steps to Reach Success 4+1 Plan Information

Charger Pride Be Responsible Be Respectful Be Positive PUSH THE PRIDE!

What do the counselors do at D-C? Counselors work with students, families, teachers and deans to help you be successful in high school We offer support in three major areas: Academic Social/Emotional Career/College Exploration

Meet your Counselors Counselors are located in the Counseling Office, right through the Multipurpose Room.

Who is my counselor? How do I see my counselor? Your counselor’s name is printed at the top of your schedule, under your name. To see your counselor, you need to make an appointment with Mrs. Bober, the Counseling office Secretary.

Mrs. Bober

You must fill out the counselor Appointment form.

Both sides!

Mr. Johnson

Mrs. McKinney

Mrs. Reynolds

Mrs. Sieraski (sub for Mrs. Reynolds)

Mrs. Yakes

Mrs. Dicosola

Mrs. Huber

Mrs. Kouri

Mr. Harbuck

Ms. Gisch

Take the Steps to Reach Success Follow these steps and you’ll have a rewarding high school experience. 1. Understand your Academic Record Transcripts and GPA. Everything counts! Each class, each semester you pass equals ½ credit 26 credits to graduate 6 credits to earn Sophomore Status 12 credits to earn Junior Status 18 credits to earn Senior Status Check your Record Infinite Campus- transcripts, schedule, grades, test scores http://dchs.d300.org/students User name student ID #, password (first two letters of first name, first two letters of last name, last three digits of ID # and a (. )(period) Example 123456, krhu456.

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Take steps to reach success Cont. 2. Know your School Learn the rules and find out what resources are available to you 3. Be in School EVERY DAY and ON TIME Good attendance is the key to success in school 4. Know How to Get Good Grades Attend school, complete assignments on time, prepare for tests and quizzes in advance Ask teachers for help if you are struggling Seek Tutoring Help Use time wisely- ASP, Lunch 5. Set Goals Personal, academic, career

Take steps to reach success Cont. 6. Get Involved Sports, clubs, organizations 7. Make Good Choices and Decisions Have fun, but be smart 8. Know How to Handle Stress Talk with parents, a teacher or a counselor if you are stressed If you are prepared you won’t be as stressed 9. Use your Resources Tutoring, College and Career Center, media center, Dundee-Crown Website 10. Plan and Prepare for your Future Think about future careers options and find out what it takes to get there and then do it

4 + 1 Plans Purpose Review Graduation Requirements Strands Plan and prepare for high school courses and post-secondary options Review Graduation Requirements 4 Years of English 3 Years of Social Studies 3 Years of Math 2 Years of Science Drivers Education/Health 3.5 Years of PE Strands Strand 1- 1 Year of Art, Music or Foreign Language Strand 2- 1 Additional Year of Core classes Strand 3- 1 Year of Business, Industrial Arts, or FACS Review College Requirements 3-4 Years of Math and Science Some Colleges Require 2 Years of Foreign Language Requirements Vary so do Your Research Complete 4+1 Plan THANK YOU!!

Have a GREAT Year!!!!!