1. “Destination Hillsboro” High School

2. Meet the District Advising Team!
Edward Sumrall
10th/11th grade counselor
Karen Schroeder
9th/12th grade counselor
Lesleigh Smith
HJHS counselor
Cruising to Success in 9th Grade and Beyond

3. Meet the District Administrative Team!
Jo Hayes
9th/12th AP
Greg Gummelt
10th/11th AP
Keith Hannah
Principal
Cruising to Success in 9th Grade and Beyond

4. WHY now…in 8th grade?? It’s never too early to think about careers
Goal-setting is a great habit
Increases value and purpose in school
Helps students connect to the future
Gives students a voice
Enhances conversations at home
It’s the law

5. Foundation High School Program
A flexible graduation program that allows students to pursue their interests
Includes basic requirements outlined by the state plus any additional local requirements.
Structures requirements and interests into Endorsements that are included on the high school transcript
Offers a Distinguished Level of Achievement and other acknowledgement options

6. Distinguished Level of Achievement
Dual Credit
Bi-Literacy
Advanced Placement
PSAT, ACT, SAT
Industry Certifications
Distinguished Level of Achievement

7. Students Create a Personal and Meaningful 4 year Plan.
So….How Do We Help?
Students Create a Personal and Meaningful 4 year Plan.

8. Eagle Pathways Career Interest Inventories College Research
Labor Market Research
Understanding Credits, Transcripts, GPA
Endorsements and Pathways
4 Year Planning

9. Earning an Endorsement
Students Must Complete a Pathway
Arts & Humanities
(Fine Arts, LOTE, Social Studies)
Business & Industry
(Agriculture, Construction, Hospitality & Tourism, Technology, Communication & Business)
Multidisciplinary
(4x4, AP/Dual Credit, College & Career)
Public Service
(Health Sciences, Education & Training, Cosmetology)
STEM
(Advanced Science and/or Advanced Math)

10. Endorsements & Student Planning

11. What’s Next? One-on-One Conferences -After Spring Break
-Will receive a letter in the mail with date and time
-Sign Personal Graduation Plan (4 year plan)--EVERYONE

12. Who Can Help Me? Your Student! Website resources
your middle school or high school counselor

13. THANK YOU for partnering with US!
Have Questions?
Submit a question card
Stick around after the meeting for some Q&A
Visit our website
the counselors
THANK YOU for partnering with US!