1. Archbishop Hannan High School Counseling Department
8th/9th Grade Parent Meeting
September 27,2017

2. Counselor Assignments
Steven Bradley
8th grade (A-J)
9th grade (A-L)
Jessica Theall
8th grade (K-Z)
9th grade (M-Z)
Christine Haney: Director of Guidance, College Counselor

3. Graduation and TOPS Requirements
Hannan = 32 Units
TOPS = 19 Units
ENGLISH = 4
MATH = 4
SCIENCE = 4
SOCIAL STUDIES = 4
FOREIGN LANG = 2*
FINE ARTS = 1
THEOLOGY = 4
HEALTH/PE = 2
ELECTIVES = 7
ENGLISH = 4
MATH = 4
SCIENCE = 4
SOCIAL STUDIES = 4
FOREIGN LANG = 2*
FINE ARTS = 1
*2 UNITS IN THE SAME LANGUAGE

4. Current Grading Scale
92 – 100 = A
84 – 91 = B
76 – 83 = C
70 – = D
Below 70 = F

5. Overview of Naviance
Web-based service that allows students to develop a personalized plan to:
research prospective majors and related universities.
identify strengths and gain insight into personal interests.
match interests with compatible careers.

6. Overview of Naviance, cont.
Web-based service that allows students to develop a personalized plan to:
determine preferred learning style.
set goals and track progress toward their completion.
request transcripts and Letters of Recommendation.
apply to college through The Common App.

7. Meetings With Students
As of this week, we have already met with every 8th and 9th grade student at least once.
Each academic year, we meet with every student
a minimum of four times.
In addition to our scheduled meetings, students know that they may visit their counselor, anytime, as needs arise.

8. Content of Meetings
First Meeting: Address issues and topics related to entering Freshman year.
(i.e.: grades, time management, personal issues, extracurricular involvement, etc.).
Second Meeting: Discuss academic progress; addressed student questions/concerns, recommended and facilitated tutoring opportunities.
(National Honor Society, Math Honor Society )

9. Content of Meetings, cont.
Third Meeting: Review PSAT 8/9 scores at the beginning of the 3rd Quarter.
Fourth Meeting: We discuss course selection sheets, to ensure that each student is correctly registered for their required courses and appropriately challenged during the next academic year.
Additionally, we are in constant communication with teachers, in an effort to identify and address individual student needs.

10. Tutoring
Math Honor Society offers math tutoring on Tuesdays 3:20-4:00 and on Thursdays 7:15-7:50.
National Honor Society will offer tutoring. More information coming soon

11. Student Profile This form is posted in Naviance.
Documents student awards, extracurriculars, volunteer work, family travels, and other relevant information.
Helps counselors and teachers compose highly-personalized Recommendation Letters that emphasize your student’s unique experiences and noteworthy accomplishments.
Student Profile pdf

12. Qualify For TOPS? TOPS Opportunity Award = Tuition
ACT Score Composite 20
Core GPA ……
19 Core Credits
Renew ….2.3 GPA 1st year & 2.5 GPA end of all other years
TOPS Performance Award =Tuition + $400 Year
ACT Score ……. Composite 23
Core GPA ……
Renew ….3.0 GPA end of each year…if lower than 3.0 but 2.3 or greater, will continue with Opportunity Award

13. Continued TOPS………. TOPS Honor Award = tuition + $800/year
ACT Score …. Composite 27
Core GPA ……3.5
Renew ….3.0 end of each year…if lower than 3.0 but 2.3 or greater, continue with Opportunity Award
TOPS Tech Award = tuition at community or technical institution
ACT Score …Composite 17
2.5 core GPA based on 17 credits

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