1. Welcome to 8th Grade Information Night
The high school journey begins!

2. Hudson City School District
Our Vision ...is to empower students to achieve uncharted levels of success.

3. HHS Department of Guidance & Counseling
We EMBRACE that vision! We are passionate about what we do.

4. Who makes up the Department of Guidance and Counseling?
A-Cla Mrs. Cori Melling
Cle-Hai Mrs. Kelsey Haggerty Haj-Lom Miss Jill Okey
Lon-Pa Mrs. Nicole Carmichael
Pe-So Mrs. Jen Chadima Sp-Z Ms. Shelley Laudato
Social Worker Mrs. Julie Schultz
Student Assistance Mrs. Kelsey Haggerty Program Coordinator

5. Who are the Administrators?
Principal Mr. Brian Wilch
Freshmen Mrs. Natalie Wininger (12th P-Z)
Sophomores Mrs. Maureen Schreiner
(12th Han-O)
Juniors Mr. Bryan Bedford
(12th A-Ham)

6. How do we accomplish our vision?
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

7. 9th grade 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

8. 10th grade & beyond Career Exploration Curriculum Offerings/Scheduling
Six District Compact College Tech Prep
Community First Career Panels/Intern for a Day
Curriculum Offerings/Scheduling
Grade level scheduling seminars

9. 10th grade & beyond Classroom Guidance Parent & Student Nights
Held for each grade level
Classroom Guidance
Investigating career interests, college searches, and resume building
PSAT, ACT, SAT information and interpretation
Career interest inventories linked to Career Clusters and college majors through Naviance
Junior (College 101) and individual Senior Workshops aimed at college process

10. Your high school journey begins !

11. How does a student know what classes to take?
Parent Night: January 30th
Classroom Scheduling Seminars:
Recommendation from teachers
Online Registration from home
Student Curriculum Guide

12. What is a Typical Freshman Load?
(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 8th grade class

13. Graduation Requirements
&

14. What Do Colleges Prefer?
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

15. What should struggling students do?
ASK!
Talk with your 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

16. How do students meet with their counselor?
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)
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

17. What Guidance Information Tools are Available?
Naviance
Guidance Website
Classroom Guidance Programs
Evening Programs for Parents & Students
SunGard Home Access Center (HAC)
BlackBoard/ s

19. Naviance Colleges: Careers: About Me: My Planner: 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

20. Are there other academic opportunities for students?
College Tech Prep Initiative Programs
25+ programs available for Juniors & Seniors
Students visit in 10th 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 6th at 7:00 PM in the auditorium

21. What are some activities available to students?
Men’s/Women’s Sports:
Hudson offers 24 teams
Some have tryouts & make cuts, some do not
8th 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

22. What does a student need to be academically eligible for sports?
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

23. How does the daily schedule work?
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 min. = 50 min)
Therefore, we show a 10 period day

24. What are some factors parents should consider?
Honor your child’s gifts, strengths, and passions
Students should be challenged but not overwhelmed
Encourage your child to get involved in school activities
Aspiring engineers should load up on math and science courses and consider science fair.
Aspiring journalists should take related English classes and activities such as school newspaper.
Aspiring chefs should consider the culinary arts program and work in a restaurant.

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

26. Empower students to achieve uncharted levels of success.