1. Sophomore Parent Presentation 2017
“Preparing for the Sophomore Year”
Sophomore Parent Presentation 2017

2. Welcome Sophomore Parents
Introductions
Mrs. Pattavina
Mrs. Tomasiello
Mr. Magner
Mr. Lambert

3. Responsibilities of a Guidance Counselor
Academic and Adjustment Counselor
Testing – PSAT October, 11 th 2017
College Counseling

4. Responsibilities of the Student
Maintain Solid Grades
Complete homework
on a nightly basis
Extracurricular Activities
(in school or outside of school)

5. Responsibilities of the Parent
Monitor your son’s academic progress on OnCampus
Be a role model for learning
Tune into how your son learns
Don’t over-schedule your son
Keep video games and TV to a minimum

6. Academic Achievement Center
Room 205
2:45 – 4PM
Monday-Thursday
Staffed by one teacher and
2 National Honor Society
Students

7. Academic Achievement Center
Drop in for
Tutoring
Quiet space for studying or homework
Can be mandated by Academic Dean

8. Transcript Level of courses Full year or semester classes
Unweighted grade point averages
Weighted Class Rank

9. Example Transcript
Freshmen Year Final Grades

10. Class Rank and GPA GPA Rank Academic Level Honors (H) Accelerated (A)
College Prep (CP)
GPA
3.0
Rank 1 2 3
(Un-weighted)
(Weighted)

11. Changes in Academic Level
The student will inform the teacher that he wants to change levels. (May)
Teacher will fill out an up/down recommendation form.
Academic Dean and Guidance Counselors will review the recommendation.

12. You can use Naviance as a:
The Naviance Program
Career Search Tool
Learning Styles Survey
College Major Search
You can use Naviance as a:
Naviance is an important communication tool between the guidance office, the student and colleges.

13. Naviance Family Connection

15. About Me Tab

16. Guidance Information Xavier Website www.xavierhighschool.org
Links to Common App, Naviance, & Financial Aid
SAT dates
Xavier address
Have your son check it every day!
Guidance uses Xavier as a means of communicating with your son.

17. Contact Information
Call us:
us:
Visit our website: