1. Welcome Freshman Chargers!
You’re in Charge!
Important People You Should Know
Take the Steps to Reach Success
4+1 Plan Information

2. Charger Pride
Be Responsible
Be Respectful
Be Positive
PUSH THE PRIDE!

3. What do the counselors do at D-C?
Counselors work with students, families, teachers and deans to help you be successful in high school
We offer support in three major areas:
Academic
Social/Emotional
Career/College Exploration

4. Meet your Counselors
Counselors are located in the Counseling Office, right through the Multipurpose Room.

5. Who is my counselor? How do I see my counselor?
Your counselor’s name is printed at the top of your schedule, under your name.
To see your counselor, you need to make an appointment with Mrs. Bober, the Counseling office Secretary.

6. Mrs. Bober

7. You must fill out the counselor Appointment form.

8. Both sides!

9. Mr. Johnson

10. Mrs. McKinney

11. Mrs. Reynolds

12. Mrs. Sieraski (sub for Mrs. Reynolds)

13. Mrs. Yakes

14. Mrs. Dicosola

15. Mrs. Huber

16. Mrs. Kouri

17. Mr. Harbuck

18. Ms. Gisch

19. Take the Steps to Reach Success
Follow these steps and you’ll have a rewarding high school experience.
1. Understand your Academic Record
Transcripts and GPA. Everything counts!
Each class, each semester you pass equals ½ credit
26 credits to graduate
6 credits to earn Sophomore Status
12 credits to earn Junior Status
18 credits to earn Senior Status
Check your Record
Infinite Campus- transcripts, schedule, grades, test scores
User name student ID #, password (first two letters of first name, first two letters of last name, last three digits of ID # and a (. )(period)
Example , krhu456.

20. Make This Your Transcript…

21. Not This!

22. Take steps to reach success Cont.
2. Know your School
Learn the rules and find out what resources are available to you
3. Be in School EVERY DAY and ON TIME
Good attendance is the key to success in school
4. Know How to Get Good Grades
Attend school, complete assignments on time, prepare for tests and quizzes in advance
Ask teachers for help if you are struggling
Seek Tutoring Help
Use time wisely- ASP, Lunch
5. Set Goals
Personal, academic, career

23. Take steps to reach success Cont.
6. Get Involved
Sports, clubs, organizations
7. Make Good Choices and Decisions
Have fun, but be smart
8. Know How to Handle Stress
Talk with parents, a teacher or a counselor if you are stressed
If you are prepared you won’t be as stressed
9. Use your Resources
Tutoring, College and Career Center, media center, Dundee-Crown Website
10. Plan and Prepare for your Future
Think about future careers options and find out what it takes to get there and then do it

24. 4 + 1 Plans Purpose Review Graduation Requirements Strands
Plan and prepare for high school courses and post-secondary options
Review Graduation Requirements
4 Years of English
3 Years of Social Studies
3 Years of Math
2 Years of Science
Drivers Education/Health
3.5 Years of PE
Strands
Strand 1- 1 Year of Art, Music or Foreign Language
Strand 2- 1 Additional Year of Core classes
Strand 3- 1 Year of Business, Industrial Arts, or FACS
Review College Requirements
3-4 Years of Math and Science
Some Colleges Require 2 Years of Foreign Language
Requirements Vary so do Your Research
Complete 4+1 Plan
THANK YOU!!

27. Have a GREAT Year!!!!!