Welcome to Bruton High School’s Counseling Department Mrs. Lynn Smith, Director of School Counseling, L-S Mrs. Brittany Reed, Professional School Counselor, A-K, T-Z Mrs. Tutone, Secretary/Registrar

Our Mission: To assist student development along three areas: Academic Planning Career and college information Socialization issues

Confidentiality What you say in the counseling office stays in the counseling office Exceptions: Clear and imminent danger to the student or someone else

Academic Planning Annual review of 4-year plan and registration for next year’s classes—promotion, retention, athletic eligibility Selection of electives to complement career goals Advice about developing an appropriate student profile of extra curricular and community activities as well as coursework

Career and College Information Life After Bruton Higher Education Employment Technical Training Military Career

Dealing with Socialization Issues Whether it’s drama or grief or celebration, counselors are there to listen Assist with referrals to other counseling available in the community

Tips for a Successful Year Take Care of Yourselves: Sleep and Diet, Work and Leisure, etc. Set reasonable goals and work to achieve them. Get organized—agenda use, calendar, study space, note taking, check ASPEN etc. School is preparation for the real world—half the battle is showing up (attendance)! If you are falling behind in your grades, get help early.

Academic Expectations Every student is expected to maintain a 2.5 GPA or higher. Complete all homework and class work when assigned. Stay after school if you have lower than a C in a class. Take at least 1 AP class or intensified course.

Success In order to achieve success at BHS you have to: Work Hard, no one is going to give you anything for free Be self-disciplined- Its not mom and dad’s job to do your homework and class work, it is your job. Check ASPEN, don’t just guess what your grade is. If you need help, ask someone who can actually help you like your teacher.

5 SOLs Required to Graduate New SOL Requirements 5 SOLs Required to Graduate English 2 (English 11: Reading and Writing) Math 1 (Algebra I, Geometry, or Algebra II) Science 1 (Earth Science, Biology, or Chemistry) History 1 (World History I & II, World Geography, or VA & US History)

Questions?