1. Freshman Parent Program 2018
Radnor High School Counselors:
Jeannie Semar, Nikki Fine, Amy Wess,
JJ Lemon, Sarah Pace,
Agenda
Counselor role & transitioning to high school
Academic review and support services
Standardized tests and testing calendar
Naviance overview and registration
Course selection process

2. School Counselors Jeannie Semar (A – Da) Jeannie.Semar@rtsd.org
x 3527
Nikki Fine (De - He)
x 3526
Amy Wess (Hi - Ma)
x 3537
JJ Lemon (Mc - R)
x 3524
Sarah Pace(S – Z)
x 3523

3. The Role of the School Counselor
Academic Advising
Social and Emotional Support
Parent Resource
College and Career Planning

4. The Role of the School Counselor- grades 9 and 10
Freshman Year:
Small group meetings with counselor
Introduction to Naviance
Do What You Are (Myers-Briggs) personality assessment
Sophomore Year:
Testing and Career Overview Evening Program
Career Interest Profiler (Holland)

5. The Role of the Counselor- grades 11 and 12
Junior Year:
Junior Post-Secondary Planning Evening Program
Post-Secondary Planning Family Meeting
Senior Year:
College Application Evening Program
Post-Secondary Planning (ongoing)

6. Student Support Staff Mrs. Nichole Boris 610.293.0855 Ext. 3522
Guidance Secretary
Mrs. Leonor Gelpi-Perez
Ext. 3529
Mrs. Christine Kulp
Ext. 3823
School Social Worker
Ms. Dorothy Lowery
Ext. 6188
School Psychologist
Dr. Richa Kleiman
Ext. 6122
Mrs. Amy Wildey
Ext. 3309

7. Academic Review Home Access Center Schoology
Questions?

10. Grading Scale
Found on Page 14 of Program of Studies

11. Academic Supports Academic Success Center Room 115 or Room 230
Can be added into student’s schedules, .5 credit
Math Center Room 203
Open all 8 periods for students to drop in
Writing Center Library
Open periods 1-6
By appointment only – sign up sheet on Writing Center door
After School Peer Tutoring Library Writing Center
Monday-Thursday 2:30 to 3:30
TEXT course, level, date desired

12. HS Hope Student Assistance Program
Students who are struggling with any of the following:
Behavior
Attendance
Health
Academics
Mental Health
Drug and Alcohol
Members include school counselors, administrators, school psychologists, school nurse, teachers and outside resources
See your school counselor for more information

13. What are the college entrance exams?
PSAT
SAT
ACT
SAT Subject Test- 20 different tests/5 content areas
English History Math Science World Languages
AP- not part of the admissions requirements

14. When should these exams be taken?
Freshman year
OCTOBER: PSAT at RHS
JUNE: SAT Subject (when applicable)
Sophomore year
SAT, ACT: possible for prospective college athletes
Junior year
AUGUST-JUNE : ACT, SAT, and/or SAT Subject (when applicable)
Senior year
AUGUST– NOVEMBER: ACT, SAT, and/or SAT Subject

15. Frequently Asked Questions
Can students with a learning disability who receive accommodations in school qualify for testing accommodations?
PSAT, SAT, AP – one-time application through College Board, talk to case manager to initiate
ACT – one-time application needs to be submitted to ACT, talk to case manager to initiate
Evening program March 15th for transition to college for students with IEP’s and 504’s

16. Frequently Asked Questions (continued)
Is preparation necessary?
Refer to PSAT report- available on collegeboard.org
Free online practice
Prep services & resource materials available for purchase
KHAN Academy FREE SAT Prep

17. What is it? Naviance is a web-based college and career planning tool.
Every Radnor High School student is given an account, providing access to detailed college and career information.
Freshman are introduced to Naviance for the first time in Health classes in the spring.
Parents can obtain a log-in by contacting their student’s counselor.

18. NAVIANCE Overview “Do What You Are” Personality assessment
Spring in Health Classes
Report available in Naviance
Career Interest Profiler
10th grade in Health classes
Will link to possible career options
Explore careers
Detailed information on thousands of careers
Summer enrichment opportunities

19. NAVIANCE for career and college research and the college application process
College search
Radnor specific application statistics
Register for college visits at RHS
Request transcripts
Request teacher recommendations
Research scholarship opportunities
Complete Brag Sheet for Counselor letter of recommendation

20. Course Selection Process
After mid-terms teachers will enter core course recommendations into the scheduler
(3 week window)
Any questions about course recommendations should be directed to the current subject area teacher

21. 2017- 2018 Program of Studies will be available on rtsd.org

22. Elective Choices Course Selection Timeline
Students should review the Program of Studies, talk with teachers, parents, counselors, and classmates to help select electives and back-up choices.
Students will be responsible for uploading these choices into HAC from February 20th – 23rd
Be mindful of prerequisites and graduation requirements. Prerequisites and graduation requirements are both listed in the Program of Studies.

23. Counselor Meetings Course Selection Timeline
Every student will meet with their counselor during a two week window after they’ve selected their electives to review all courses selected. Counselors will be out of their offices those two weeks. We will review with students the following criteria:
Total number of credits
Leveling of classes
Elective choices
Overall balance of selections
Graduation requirements

24. Course Changes Course Selection Timeline
After the window for students closes, all course changes must be submitted to the counselor.
Core course changes require an override form.
English, Math, Science, Social Studies, and World Language
Elective changes do not require an override form.
Students can make changes to their schedule anytime on or before May 25th, After this date, no requests will be honored.

25. What your child should be doing now
Course Selection Timeline
What your child should be doing now
Reviewing the Program of Studies and thinking about what courses they want for next year.
Consult individually with teachers regarding course recommendations for next year.
Seek out your Guidance Counselor with any questions.
Prepare for mid-term exams January 24th through January 26th.

26. Questions?