1. Ardrey Kell High School Student Services Department November 15, 2017
9th Grade PARENT Night
Ardrey Kell High School
Student Services Department
November 15, 2017

2. MEET THE counselors… Kelly DeAntonio (A-Cal) Lori DiPierno (Cam-Ek)
Brandon
Webb
(El-Har)
Mary
Sartwell
(Has-Lem)

3. MEET THE counselors… Chad Cable (Len-M) Heather Schiffman (N-Rod)
LaTricia Mills
(Roe-S)
Jorris Clemmons
(T-Z)

4. Other people you should know…
Andrew
Knoblich
Career Development Coordinator
Maureen
Sanborn
Registrar
9th Grade Administrator: Ms. Kris Morgan

5. What Will i Learn Today? What do School Counselors do?
NC Graduation requirements
GPA
High School Transcript
Steps for success at AKHS
AKHS “basic training” with Ms. Morgan
Career Development with Mr. Knoblich

6. 30 Minute Breakout Session #1:
A-Cal – Media Center (Front)
Cam-Ek- Media Center (Back)
El-Har- Fine Arts Room (A-226)
Has-Lem- Fine Arts Room (A-227)
Len-Z- Auditorium

7. 30 Minute Breakout Session #2:
Len-M – Media Center (Front)
N-Rod- Media Center (Back)
Roe-S- Fine Arts Room (A-226)
T-Z- Fine Arts Room (A-227)
A-Lem- Auditorium

8. General Q&A “AK Basic Training”

9. Counselor (Based on Alpha)
Chain of Command
Student (Yours)
Teacher (Theirs)
Counselor (Based on Alpha)
Assistant Principal (Grade Level/Departmental)
Principal (David Switzer)

10. -Stay organized -Stay informed -get involved -ask questions
FRESHMAN TALKING POINTS
-work hard
-hold yourself accountable -respect each other -take pride in ak
-Stay organized -Stay informed -get involved -ask questions

11. Points of Interest
- Homeroom - Knight Time - Morning Tutoring - after school tutoring - Dismissal Policy - Capital Campaign

12. AK Virtual College & Career Center (www.akvc3.com)

14. HOW DO I ACCESS THE ARDREY KELL STUDENT SERVICES PAGE?

15. WHAT DO SCHOOL COUNSELORS DO?
Academic Development
Registration and course selection
Monitoring graduation requirements
Career Development
What will you do after AKHS?
Four year planning and beyond
Personal/Social Development
Everything else!
Confidentiality and it’s limits

16. High School Graduation Requirements
Course
Description
English
4 Credits: I, II, III, & IV
Math
4 Credits: Math I, Math II, Math III, and a 4th math course to be aligned with the student’s post high school plans
Science
3 Credits: a Physical science course, Biology, and Earth/Environmental Science
Social Studies
4 Credits: World History, Civics and Economics, American History I and II
World Language
Not required for graduation-- However, 2 levels of the same language are required for a 4-year college
Health/PE
1 Credit: H/PE
Electives
6-8 in Art, CTE, or World Language
Total: 24 Credits

17. What is a GPA and DOES 9TH Grade year really matter?
Grade Point Average (GPA):
Why is GPA important?
Determines class rank
Looked at by colleges and scholarship committees
Averages all final grades earned (cumulative)

19. What does a transcript say about a student?
Information on a transcript:
Cumulative GPA (weighted and unweighted)
Class Rank
Rigor of Courses
Record of all high school final grades
Legal official document
Used by colleges, military, and employers
Includes identifying personal information (DOB, address)

20. Demographic and school information
Middle School Courses that count as high school credit
(NOT towards GPA)
All high school final grades, by school year

21. Current current year courses State testing Information
GPA (weighted & unweighted)
&
Class Rank
State testing Information

22. What IS NOT ON A TRANSCRIPT
Discipline
Attendance
SAT & ACT Scores
Community Service/Volunteer hours
Athletic or club involvement
Employment

23. Strategies for school success
Utilize Available Academic Supports
Tutoring (AM & PM)
Knight Time
Check PowerSchool
Utilize Agendas
Communicate with Teachers
Challenge yourself– but also keep your whole schedule in mind!
Take care of yourself, eat right, and get enough sleep!
Utilize the AKHS counseling and CDC Websites
Access Naviance

24. Naviance
Get involved in the planning and advising process- build a resume, complete online surveys, and manage timelines and deadlines for making decisions about colleges and careers
Research colleges- Compare GPA, standardized test scores and other statistics to actual historical data from AK
Explore Careers- Complete a career assessment, explore career opportunities, learn about the educational requirements for careers of interest
Accounts were created during homeroom the first two weeks of school. Students should contact their counselor via if they can’t log in to Naviance.

25. Questions?