1. Make It Count!!
Class of 2022

2. What you will learn today:
Who is your school counselor, and how do I see them?
What resources do I have in high school?
What is my transcript, and what do I need to graduate?

3. School Counselors Mrs. Schindler Mrs. King Students A-F Students N-Z
Mrs. McLaughlin
Students G-M

4. A Few Reasons to See Your School Counselor
Social & Emotional Counseling
Peer/conflict mediation
Family conflict
Unsafe or unstable home life
Loss of loved one
Anxiety/panic attacks
Thoughts of self-harm
Academic Counseling
Academic advising
Grade Concerns
Teacher Conflict
Graduation Progress
Career Counseling
Planning for life after HS

5. How Do You See Your Counselor?
Walk in
Please make sure your teacher knows and supports your visit
Can be found on the SDHS website under counseling
We encourage you to take the lead to talk with us rather than having a parent call or when possible. You are becoming young adults and need to begin to ask questions and have discussions about your learning.
We are there to help and guide you through the next 4 years

6. Paving Your Future
These next 4 years will pave your way to your future, whether you will be going off to:
College
Work
Military
Career & Technical School
Do your best from the beginning!
BE INVOLVED- find things that interest you (clubs, sports, other activities)

7. Middle School High School Prepare for Adulthood Instruction is faster
Prepare for High School
Instruction is slower
All students take similar courses
Grades not on permanent record (except Algebra I, Foreign Language, and PE 8)
High School
Prepare for Adulthood
Instruction is faster
More course selections
Grades go on permanent record (transcript)

8. The Now Matters Fresh Start Becoming Young Adults
Keep options open for the future
Set Goals- with an end in mind
College?
Military?
Work?

9. Keys To High School Success
Attendance
Homework
Time Management
Ask for help
Take pride in what you do/believe in yourself
Planner/calendar

10. Resources Cougar return time
Asking teacher about getting help before school or after school
Friday- C.A.A. during Cougar Return
Outside of school resources

11. What Is A Transcript?
Record of all high school classes you take and the grades you earn, including those taken in middle school for high school credit
Includes name of class, grade earned, credit earned, if SOL was passed
GPA is included

12. How Many Credits Do I Need To Graduate?
Standard Diploma: (22 Credits & 5 SOL Tests)
4 English
3 Math
3 Science
3 Social Studies
2 PE
Econ & Personal Finance (Career & Readiness Test & Virtual Course)
2 Fine Art/CTE/Foreign Language
6 Electives (2 have to be Sequential Electives
Training in Emergency First Aid, CPR, and use of an AED
Sport eligibility? Enrolled in at least 3 classes; pass at least 3 classes per semester

13. How Many Credits Do I Need To Graduate?
Advanced Diploma: (26 Credits & 5 SOL Tests)
4 English
4 Math
4 Sciences
4 Social Studies
2 PE
3 Foreign Language or 2 of 2
Econ & Personal Finance (Virtual)
1 Fine Art or CTE Class
2 Electives
Training in Emergency First Aid, CPR, and use of an AED
Sport eligibility? Enrolled in at least 3 classes; pass at least 3 classes per semester

14. School Counseling Department Secretary
Mrs Halterman
School Counseling Department Secretary

15. Mrs. Wangler
Career Coach

16. Mrs. Boward
GRASP Counselor (Helps students to gain knowledge of financial aid for post educational plans)

17. Follow us on Social Media for Important Information!!
SDHS Counseling Department
@SDHSCounseling

18. Questions??