1. Freshman Parent Meeting
Hastings High School Guidance Department

2. Counselors Dr. Gloria Szeszko – School Psychologist
Jeanette Kocur – Director of Guidance
End of Alphabet & Individual Students
Randie Shaw – School Counselor
Last Name letters: A – E (& some new students)
Velva Edwards – School Counselor
Last Name letters: F – M (& some new students)
Sharon Quigley – School Counselor
Last Name letters: Mc-V (& some new students)
Additional School Support:
Dr. Gloria Szeszko – School Psychologist
Ms. Christina Repp – School Social Worker

3. Freshman Year Orientation Family Members –
pre-scheduled meetings to begin on or around the mid of November
Parent Portal
Mid-Quarter checks & report cards on portal
Only mailed home if requested (check off on portal OR contact guidance)

4. Why are the Counselors here?
Build a 4 yr. relationship
To help navigate through the HS experience
Counseling, advocating, listening, supporting, encouraging, information, building self-advocacy & life skills
Help set goals
Recognize strengths & weaknesses
Help to determine course of study
Post high school planning

5. Schedules & Graduation Requirements
Reading a schedule
80 minute blocks ( yellow handout )
2nd semester classes
6.5 credits each year – will graduate with more than the minimum 22 credits
All classes bear credits that count towards graduation
Graduation requirements (green handout)

6. High School Expectations
Teacher communication
All students do not have the same schedules.
Back to School Nite ( 9/29 )
Clubs Fair
(9/15) HS Lobby Lunchtime
Opportunities
Academically challenging school
More homework- it counts.

7. Practical Topics Add/Drop Forms usage - begins 9/19
Add/Drop of classes with NO Notation on Transcript –deadline 10/11
Afterwards a notation of DP or DF will Appear
Pass/Fail Classes
Independent Study
Community Service
Parent Portal ( hohschools.org )

8. Opportunities & Supports
AIS (Academic Intervention Service
LC (Learning Center)
Case Conferences
Parent-Teacher meetings
IST (Instructions Support Team)
Teacher help – activity period
Guidance office – materials, support
Guidance Appointments

9. Time of Change Bodies Emotions Friends Responsibility Role at home
Academic Rigor
Thoughts & feelings
Development
Need positive but honest encouragement

10. College Over 3000 colleges & universities
#1 is the academic profile, types of courses, grades in courses, trends
Activities
Community Service
Leadership / Involvement
Standardized Testing – PSAT, ACT, SAT, SAT II – very individual

11. THANK YOU
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