Drake High Counseling Department We work together toward a common goal of success for all students. WELCOME TO FROSH PARENT NIGHT

PEOPLE YOU SHOULD KNOW  Principal  Liz Seabury  Assistant Principals  Chad Stuart  David Rice  College/Career Specialist  Lisa Neumaier  School to Career Liaison  Greg Davison  Counselors  Kyle Kassebaum  Katie Paulsen  Sheila Souder  Molly Yasuda  Counseling Secretary  Sandy Howard

 We provide academic, social and emotional support  We ensure enrollment in all graduation requirements. Summary in Instructional Guide on the Drake website.  We support student as they make post- secondary plans COUNSELOR RESPONSIBLITIES

 Classroom presentations on counselor role, definition of success, getting involved, goal setting & four year plan  Conference with student. Opportunity to get to know student & find out how we can best support her/him  Individual meetings at student request – brief, solution focused  Parent/student conferences – small group workshops  Referral source - long term counseling, etc. FROSH YEAR SERVICES

 Bay Area Community Resources  Peer Resource & Link Crew  After School Tutoring (M/Th, Rm 126, 3:30-4:45 pm)  Tutors - Peer and Adult (lists in counseling office)  Advisory/Tutorial  For Parents: Drake Parent Club ADDITIONAL SUPPORT SERVICES

WHAT MAKES FOR A SUCCESSFUL FROSH YEAR?

 Over-scheduling & over-doing are common concerns  Sit with your child & discuss priorities  Say “NO” for them when you know they are overscheduled  Listen, ask clarifying questions & help them come to their own resolutions! PARENT RESPONSIBILITIES

 My personal strengths  Some things I find challenging  Things I plan to participate in for a successful freshman year  One academic goal I hope to accomplish  One personal/social goal I hope to accomplish  Some things my counselor should know about me  Four year plan options FROSH PRESENTATION QUESTIONNAIRE

CATCH THE DRAKE SPIRIT!

 Sophomore Year:  Fall group check in  Course Workshops & Questions  Sophomore Conference in spring semester  Junior Year  Fall group check in  Spring semester conferences for post-high school planning (college/career)  Senior Year  Senior fall check ins  UC/CSU & Common Application Workshops THE FUTURE YEARS

 Need help with college decisions?  College searches  Career searches  College Admission Information  Personality Profile  Interest Inventory  Scholarship Lists  Road Trip Nation Look for an from Lisa Neumaier, College & Career Specialist, with account access information & list of tasks! NAVIANCE

HOW TO CONTACT YOUR STUDENT’S COUNSELOR  STUDENTS:  Drop in to our office  Leave a note in counselor’s box for appointment or pass  Counselors leave a portion of their day open for student drop-ins & emergencies  PARENTS:  Call or  Make an appointment. We would like to be prepared and have ample time to address your concerns, so please arrange this in advance.  Meetings typically include students

DRAKE HIGH’S COUNSELING WEBSITE  Drake High Website, Counseling page, for information on:  Upcoming counseling events and programs  After School Academic Workshop  College resources  Overview of counseling services  Check list by grade level for college and career planning

 Student grades/progress: Teacher  Student attendance: Millie Heim  Athletic eligibility: Nate Severin/Mark Machado  Transcripts: Sandy Howard  update: Brittany Mullery  Administrative Support: Chad Stuart (TREK & Mobius) & David Rice (ROCK & Galileo)  Staff Phone list: Parent News & Drake website CONTACT INFORMATION

HOME ACCESS CENTER PARENT LOG IN  Go to home.tamdistrict.org home.tamdistrict.org  Click on the “account registration” button  Complete and submit the online form  Check your for account information  Questions? org org  Assignment information  Report card grades  Student attendance  Student schedules  Please check individual teacher policies for those teachers not using Home Access for assignment or grade information

YOU HAVE QUESTIONS… WE HAVE ANSWERS