World of High School Welcome Class of 2022!

Role of the High School Counselor To be an advocate for students / families To assist students find the path they want to follow after high school and get on that path To assist the students in making smart decisions for classes that will be useful on their future paths To provide the students with support and resources during difficult emotional and social times in their lives To assist the students with planning and preparing for life after high school To assist the students with developing strategies for overcoming adversities in their classes and social circles if encountered

SHS Counseling Center Staff A – Cox Ms. Susan Biggs, Counseling Director(ext. 13130) email: sbiggs@staffordschools.net Coy – Hol Mrs. Nina Brown (ext. 13123) email: brownns@staffordschools.net Hom – Me Mrs. Cathie Tobin (ext. 13125) email: tobinmc@staffordschools.net Mi – Se Mr. Harry Mack (ext. 13127) email: mackhm@staffordschools.net Sh – Z Ms. Marybeth Worhatch (ext. 13129) email: worhatchme@staffordschools.net Sophomores Mrs. Tammy Marshall (ext. 13128) A, B, Mi – Q email: marshalltm@staffordschools.net Registrar Mrs. Beckie Campbell (ext. 13133) email: campbellbl@staffordschools.net Admin Asst. Mrs. Valerie Bryant (ext. 13131) email: vbryant@staffordschools.net Data Entry Mrs. Wendy Guthrie (ext. 13132) email: guthriewt@staffordschools.net

Diploma Requirements Standard Advanced 4 Credits of English 3 Credits of Math 3 Credits of Lab Science 3 Credits of History 2 Credits of PE/Heath 2 Credits of World Language, Fine Arts or Career and Technical Education 1 Credit Economics and Personal Finance 4 Elective Credits Total of 22 Credits 5 SOL tests required for this diploma Trained in First Aid/CPR/AED 4 Credits of English 4 Credits of Math 4 Credits of Lab Science 4 Credits of History 2 Credits of PE/Health 3 (or 4) Credits of World Language 1 Credit Economics and Personal Finance 3 (or 2) Elective Credits (depending on Language option) 1 Fine Arts or Career and Technical Education Credit Total of 26 Credits 5 SOL tests required for this diploma Trained in First Aid/CPR/AED

High School SOL Exams Algebra I Geometry Algebra II World History I World History II US/VA History Earth Science Biology Chemistry Reading – Given in 11th grade with English 11 Writing – Given in 11th grade with English 11

SOL requirements (for students entering 9th grade in 2018) Standard Diploma Advanced Diploma 1 Math 1 Science 1 History Reading Writing NOTE: Your child will take additional courses with an SOL attached than they will need for graduation. By state regs, they are required to take the SOL regardless of graduation requirements. Industry Certification 1 Math 1 Science 1 History Reading Writing NOTE: Your child will take additional courses with an SOL attached than they will need for graduation. By state regs, students are required to take the SOL regardless of graduation requirements.

Naviance Family Connections https://connection.naviance.com/staffordsh Personality surveys Career assessment and research College Planning: Matching, Virtual Tours, general information, application links, etc… Method for counselors to send official transcripts to colleges and universities for admission consideration

Scheduling Review Scheduling Form We can get you what your child is required to take, but we cannot promise their top elective choices

Expunging Grades Families have the option to expunge a grade from their student’s record if it was a high school credit bearing course (i.e. Algebra or higher and World Languages) We highly recommend expunging grades that are below a B- Families have 30 days after the posting of EOY grades to expunge – please inquire about this process with your middle school counselor

The four year plan… Support your children in taking the courses needed in order to be competitive for college. Hard work is inevitable in life. Support your kids now in their struggles to foster resiliency through challenge Realistic assessment of capabilities – are they truly struggling? Are the expectations clear at home? Are the tools provided for success? Are they working hard? – seek feedback from teachers on a regular basis