School Counseling Program Welcome Sophomores! Grade 10 (Class of 2017) Comprehensive School Counseling Program Coventry High School 2014-15 School Year

Today we will discuss… Overview of Student Success Plan (SSP) Review of Graduation Requirements Summer Enrichment Program Opportunities Naviance Activities Review Summer Enrichment Opportunities Do What You Are Personality Inventory

Student Success Plan (SSP) As required by the Connecticut State Department of Education, as of July 1, 2012 all students are required to have a Student Success Plan (SSP). The SSP is an individualized student driven plan that will be developed to address every student’s needs and interests to help every student stay connected in school and to achieve postsecondary educational and career goals. The SSP will begin in the 6th grade and continue through high school to provide the student support and assistance in setting goals within each of the core components. Core Components: Academic Development Career Development Social/Emotional/Physical Development At CHS these core components will be addressed across disciplines including Core and Electives courses, the Comprehensive School Counseling Program and Enrichment and Advisory activities. Grade 10 Topics: Review of Graduation Requirements, SAT Prep Resources (College Board, Naviance), Study Skills, Course Selection, Team Building, Summer Enrichment Program Opportunities, Survival and Safety Skills Including Internet Safety, Managing Stress, Respect for Self and Others, Fitness Goals Activities/Assessments: MAPS Assessments (Reading, Writing, Math), CAPT, PSAT, Myers Briggs “Do What You Are” Personality Inventory (Naviance), Sophomore Goals & Interest Survey, CT Physical Fitness Assessment

Graduation Credits Students must receive credit in the following areas for graduation: English 4 credits Mathematics 4 credits Social Studies 3 credits* (including 1 credit in World Understanding, 1 credit in US History and a Civics requirement) Science 3 credits* (including Biology/Lab) Physical Education 1 credit Arts/Vocational 1 credit Electives 8.5 credits Health education .5 credits Total: 25 credits (minimum) *(Colleges/Universities recommend 4 years)    *It is strongly recommended that all students at Coventry High School enroll in a World Language course. Most colleges and universities require at least two years of the same World Language to be completed at the high school level as a requirement for admission.

Summer Programs Review Summer Enrichment Opportunities listed in Naviance and see if any programs are of interest to you Remember colleges and universities like to see students that have been involved in various and enriching activities. Many area colleges and organizations have summer programs that are available to high school students in a variety of areas. These are great activities to list on a Resume!

Today’s Activities Register for Remind101 updates: Enter this number: (860) 498-4314 and Text this message: @chsof2017 Naviance Update Profile (Bio & Contact info for your & parent) Review Summer Enrichment Opportunities- Check out Enrichment Programs (COLLEGES TAB) Do What You Are (Personality Type Inventory) (ABOUT ME TAB) **FYI: Naviance now has a Naviance Student Mobile App for your i-phone or i-pad. You can get more info about downloading this App by clicking on the link (HOME TAB)

School Counselors Ms. Zadrowski, School Counselor (Last Names: A – G) 860-742-7346 (x154) kzadrowski@coventryct.org Ms. Venitosh, School Counselor (Last Names: H – M) 860-742-7346 (x152) hvenitosh@coventryct.org Ms. Lotstein, School Counselor (Last Names: N – Z) 860-742-7346 (x161) jlotstein@coventryct.org

Student Support Staff Ms. Kraemer, School Social Worker 860-742-7346 (x148) rkraemer@coventryct.org Mr. Calli, School Psychologist 860-742-7346 (x149) mcalli@coventryct.org Mrs. Comella, Counseling Dept. Secretary 860-742-7346 (x160) scomella@coventryct.org