Coffee and Conversation Grade 9 Parents January 16, 2018

Agenda Introductions The Counselor’s Role The Guidance Program Transition to High School Important Resources Questions & Answers

Counselors Kevin McGowan(kmcgowan@cohassetk12.org) Laura Struzziery (lstruzziery@cohassetk12.org) Guidance Secretary – Nancy Creighton (ncreighton@cohassetk12.org) Guidance phone # 781-383-6102

Additional Support Staff School Adjustment Counselor (Middle and High School) Leanne McCarthy (lmccarthy@cohassetk12.org) Emily Manewal (emanewal@cohassetk12.org) School Psychologist (Middle and High School) Caitlin Stromberg (cstromberg@cohassetk12.org)

Counselor’s Role Academic Counseling Social/Emotional Support High school course selection Working with students if concerns arise Social/Emotional Support Post Secondary Planning Resource for general questions and assistance – we can point you in the right direction!

Guidance Program Grade 9 Grade 10 Freshman Transition Workshop series (offered during PE) Course planning for sophomore year Grade 10 Career Workshop Course planning for junior year Field trip to the “National College Fair” in Boston

Appointments are always available as needed! Guidance Program Grade 11 Post secondary planning workshops Individual postsecondary planning meetings Course planning for senior year Evening event – “Articulating the College Process” Grade 12 Senior Workshops (September) Individual postsecondary planning meetings ongoing Appointments are always available as needed!

Recommendations for Success Focus on doing your best to achieve in all class Stay organized Meet with teachers during office hours after school Learn how to best manage your time Speak with your teacher and/or meet with your counselor if significant concerns arise Form positive relationships with your teachers and counselor Consider and pursue ways to get involved in extracurricular activities

Utility Block Fifty minute period meets once each week on Thursdays Time may be utilized to access teachers and counselors Opportunity for the guidance department to implement new initiatives

Course Selection – Grade 10 Course selection communication and individual meetings will take place Feb/March Key thoughts Strongly consider teacher recommendations and overall course load What courses will allow your student to continue to build a solid foundation of skills and maintain good grades

Important Resources Guidance website (new website to be updated) www.cohassetk12.org Parent and student presentations College planning and test preparation information Important announcements Guidance forms Twitter https://twitter.com/CHSguidancenews Additional information will also be communicated via the Principal’s newsletter We are here to support you and your student, never hesitate to reach out!

Any Questions?