1. The high school journey begins!

3. Our Vision...is to empower students to achieve uncharted levels of success.

4. We EMBRACE that vision! We are passionate about what we do.

5. A-ClaMrs. Cori Melling Cle-HaiMrs. Kelsey Haggerty Haj-LomMiss Jill Okey Lon-PaMrs. Nicole Carmichael Pe-So Mrs. Jen Chadima Sp-ZMs. Shelley Laudato Social WorkerMrs. Julie Schultz Student Assistance Mrs. Kelsey Haggerty Program Coordinator

6. PrincipalMr. Brian Wilch FreshmenMrs. Natalie Wininger (12 th P-Z) SophomoresMrs. Maureen Schreiner (12 th Han-O) JuniorsMr. Bryan Bedford (12 th A-Ham)

7. Guidance offers many resources to students, primarily through classroom guidance. Wealth of information:  Professional knowledge  Naviance  HHS Guidance website  Outstanding website Resources  Advice from our governing bodies: state & national

8.  Freshmen Orientation Day  Freshmen Mentoring Program Adjustment to high school  Classroom Guidance Career Assessment: Naviance, ACT Aspire, and more  Community First Career Panels/Intern for a Day  9th Grade Information Night for students & parents

9. 10 th grade & beyond  Career Exploration Six District Compact College Tech Prep Community First Career Panels/Intern for a Day  Curriculum Offerings/Scheduling Grade level scheduling seminars

10. 10 th grade & beyond  Parent & Student Nights Held for each grade level  Classroom Guidance Investigating career interests, college searches, resume building PSAT, ACT, SAT information and interpretation Career Interests Inventories linked to Career Clusters and College Majors through Naviance Junior and Senior Workshops aimed at college process

12.  Parent Night: Feb. 1 st  Classroom Scheduling Seminars: 1.29.16  Recommendation from teachers  Online Registration from home  Student Curriculum Guide

13. (seven class maximum, six class minimum)  English 9/Honors English 9  Algebra 1, Geometry, Honors Geometry, Algebra 2, or Honors Algebra 2  US History, Honors US History, or AP US History  Physical Science, Biology, Honors Biology  Foundations of PE (sem.) & Health (sem.)  Pick Two: World Lang., Band, Choir, Orchestra, Elective, Study Hall Limits for students who have failed an 8 th grade class

14. Graduation Requirements &

15.  Minimum recommended college prep load: 4 English 4 Math (through Algebra 2) 3 Science 3 Social Studies 2 World Language (recommend 3) 1 Visual/Performing Arts

16.  ASK!  Talk with teacher!  Visit the Math Lab  Visit the Writing Center  Utilize ARC (Academic Resource Center)  Utilize AST (After School Tutoring)  Private Tutor list on Hudson website

17.  Schedule time with secretaries during study hall or lunch time  Come in on Friday (walk-in day) during study hall or lunch  Explorer Period (walk-in)  Email counselor if you have trouble scheduling a time  Come in immediately in case of emergency & tell secretary it is “urgent”  Leave counselor a Blue Note

18.  Naviance  Guidance Website  Classroom Guidance Programs  Evening Programs for Parents & Students  SunGard Home Access Center (HAC)  BlackBoard/E-mails

20.  Colleges: College search Admission information/requirements Build list of colleges to apply to, request teacher recommendations  Careers: Interest Inventories to match you to careers Learn about Career Areas and Options  About Me: Create a Resume Set goals Track Involvement & Academic Credentials  My Planner: Search Tasks and To Do List Items for yourself Plan ahead

21.  College Tech Prep Initiative Programs 25+ programs available for Juniors & Seniors Students visit in 10 th grade These programs may be taken with a college prep curriculum  College Credit Plus Dual Credit at University of Akron, Kent State University, Hiram College, Cuyahoga Community College Typically taken Junior & Senior Year For more information, attend mandatory CCP info night Monday, February 22 nd at 7:00 PM in the auditorium

22.  Men’s/Women’s Sports: Hudson offers 24 teams Some have tryouts & make cuts, some do not  8 th grade students: Informational meetings for Fall Sports at Middle School this Spring  HHS offers a wide variety of extracurricular opportunities Students will learn about these activities during August orientation

23.  Fall athletes: Freshmen must have passing grades in 5 classes (P.E. does not count) Eligibility is based on grades from the quarter preceding the season Summer School grades may not be used Students must have over a 2.0 GPA for the quarter 1.2 to 2.0 requires a study table An “F” in any class requires a study table

24.  Students have seven 50 minute class periods & 30 minutes for lunch  Periods around the lunch time are shortened and combined to form one full period (i.e.-a student may have 4/5 period class (30 min. + 20 min. = 50 min)  Therefore, we show a 10 period day

25.  Honor your child’s gifts, strengths, and passions  Students should be challenged but not overwhelmed  Encourage your child to get involved in school activities

26. Thank you for attending this evening’s program.

27. Empower students to achieve uncharted levels of success.