Welcome Back from your School Counselor! 2016-17

Essential Question: How can I, as your School Counselor, help you get where you want to go?

Oh! The Places You'll Go

Oh! The Places You’ll Go.... 8th Grade and Beyond! You must choose your own path Always use your brain AND your shoes Don’t be afraid to take risks (safe risks!) Sometimes things don’t go the way you expected If you can’t face your mountain alone, get some help Today can be your day if you choose!

My Office 8th Grade Pod, D119

Visiting My Office: You must have permission from the teacher you are currently in class with. If I am not in, or with a student(s), complete a “Counselor Appointment Form” and slide it under my door. If I am not in my office and you have an emergency, report to the main office. You can also check either Mrs. Connally’s (7th Grade) office or Mrs. Burbage’s (6th Grade) office to see if they can speak with you. No students are permitted in my office if I am not there.

CLASSROOM GUIDANCE Your Academic Survival Guide Your Social- Emotional Survival Guide Your Career/Life Survival Guide

Reasons you may need to see Me: Help with organization Distracted because of stuff at home Grades are in the toilet Issue with another student Schedule Question High school concerns Feeling anxious or overwhelmed

Reasons I may need to see You: Worried parent Worried teacher Worried friend Schedule adjustment Guidance Group Invitation Grades/Attendance/Discipline Check-In

8th Grade Timeline Yearlong: Complete SSP in Exploring Business Fall: Consider options for high school November: NCCVT presentation February/March: AHS and MHS 9th grade course request process March/April: Make final high school decisions May/June: Think about possible summer jobs or volunteer opportunities

Which PATHS will you choose?

Questions?