1. Agenda Introduction Pre-questionnaire PowerPoint Post-questionnaire
Student Panel

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3. Be an Honorable, Skillful,
How to be
Successful
At Nathan Hale…
Be an Honorable, Skillful,
Thinking Citizen!
Uh ok…So what does that mean?

4. Navigating NH and asking for help is part of that!
WHO can I talk to?
HOW do I ask?
WHERE do I go?

5. Who’s Who & What Do They Do?

6. Main Office

7. Ensuring strong teaching and learning is taking place at Nathan Hale!
Dr. Hudson Principal
Ensuring strong teaching and learning is taking place at
Nathan Hale!

8. Assistant Principals Mr. Breland Ms. Grimes Discipline
9th/10th grade administrator
School Safety/ Security
Athletics
Advisor for Black Student Union
Ms. Grimes
Discipline
11th/12th grade administrator
Associated Student Body (ASB)
Student Activities/ Facilities

9. SCENARIOS

10. Dean of Students Ms. Emmanuel
Class of 2016 Co-Advisor
Attendance concerns
Figures out why students aren’t coming to school and then works with families and students to solve the problem.

11. SCENARIOS

12. Security Mr. Walker PacMan Go to security if you experience…
stolen items
bullying
harassment
problems with other students
Mr. Walker
PacMan

13. Main Office Secretaries
What?
Any general questions
Athletic Packets
Raider Gear
Bulletin entries
Starting a club
PE waivers
Ms. Mann
When?
before school
during lunch
after school
Ms. McCue

14. SCENARIOS

15. Counseling Office

16. What do the counselors do?
Provide a safe, confidential, and nonjudgmental space to talk about anything
Academic and emotional support for ALL students
Assist with post-secondary planning
Letters of recommendation
Announce scholarship opportunities
Suggest resources for students to access outside of school
Classroom presentations
Conflict mediation
Family/teacher conferences
Credit Recovery
Course scheduling
Running Start
Classroom presentations
Graduation checklist

17. Who is your school counselor? African Girls’ Club Advisor
Ms. Howard
Mr. Jones
Ms. Camero
Last names: A-G
African Girls’ Club Advisor
Last names: H-N
Class of 2014 Advisor
Last names: O-Z
Class of 2016 Co - Advisor

18. SCENARIOS

19. Ms. Patt - Counseling Secretary
To make an appointment with your counselor
Turn in volunteer hours
Sign up for college visits
Get a copy of your transcript or records
Ms.Patt

20. How to make an appointment…
Be prepared with…
Your first and last name
Your counselor’s name (if you know)
Your availability
what is a good day and time for you to meet with your counselor?
Be polite- always say please and thank you!
“ The counselors usually don’t see anyone without an appointment but since you brought pizza…”

21. Ms. Gepner - Attendance Secretary
late arrival/ early dismissal
ORCA cards
lost and found
Getting unexcused absences excused
Parent can call or DAYS write a note within of an unexcused absence
Ms. Gepner

22. Nurse Alice Injury or illness No lunch money/ forgot lunch
Personal items
Medication that needs to be taken at school
Tip: Give yourself a head start for learning by starting your brain with a healthy breakfast every day!

23. Teen Health Clinic Services Offered:
Kathleen Lange – Nurse Practitioner
Allison Dennin – Mental Health Counselor
Linda Quimby – Office Coordinator
Services Offered:
Primary care – physicals, immunizations, check-ups, allergies, etc…
Mental Health – depression, grief and loss, self-esteem, etc…
Health education – healthy relationships, stress management, family planning
Sports physcials
Immunizations
Check-ups
Reproductive services
Mental health counseling – depressions, relationships, conflicts, anxiety, grief
Health education – stress management, family planning, prevention of STI’s

24. SCENARIOS

25. Homework Help What: Homework Help Center When: Mondays-Thursdays
3:15-4:30pm
Where: Nathan Hale Library
Why: Receive help with subjects you are struggling with!
Enjoy a quiet place to work on homework!
Practice good study habits!
Who: Anyone/Everyone can go!

26. College Access Now CAN Katie Kelsey 1ST generation college students
Post-secondary plans
Finding a college
Financial Aid
SATs/ PSATs
Personal Statements
Resumes
Located in the LIBRARY
Katie
Kelsey

27. Why would I need to go there?
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Fiscal Office
located in the hallway between the main office and attendance/counseling office
Why would I need to go there?
pay for yearbook
pay fines
pay for credit retrieval tuition
tickets for school events/dances
ASB

28. THANK YOU!
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