1. HIGH SCHOOL PLANNING & BEYOND September 2018
NEW START, NEW YEAR
HIGH SCHOOL PLANNING & BEYOND
September 2018

2. SMART GOALS
ARE YOU ON TRACK?
RESOURCES & SUPPORT
WHY IS ACADEMIC PLANNING IMPORTANT?
NEW INFORMATION: GRADING POLICY & WEIGHTED GPA
REMIND AND SCHOOL WEBSITE
QUICK SURVEY

3. What are your academic goals?
Have you set at least 2 SMART Goals?

4. SAMPLE SMART GOAL
Specific: I am going to make a B or above on my grade card every 9-weeks in English.
Measurable: I will make a B or above on homework, assignments, test, and quizzes.
Achievable: 1. Complete all assignments, 2. Study 20 min. every day
Relevant: I want to improve my GPA for scholarship opportunities.
Timely: I will meet goal every 9-weeks grading period for the school year.

5. STAY ON TRACK WHAT SHOULD YOU DO TO STAY ON TRACK FOR GRADUATION?
Are you
the student on the left
or right?

6. TIPS FOR STAYING ON TRACK
Come to school and be on time
Pay attention
Complete and TURN IN assignments
Study for quizzes and tests
Ask for help
Don’t procrastinate!

7. HELP PLEASE?! Support and Resources for you: Family
Teachers and school counselors
Other students
Tutoring: Check with teacher first then check with guidance. We can find a peer tutor for before or after school.
StudentVue
Khan Academy:

8. Why academic planning is important
Do you know the graduation requirements?
What does it take to be a TN READY GRADUATE?
Do you want to graduate with Honors and Distinction?
Prerequisites for DE and other advanced courses
Choosing Electives and Elective focus progression
Scholarship opportunities
College requirements for admission
Course Progression page
Elective Focus Concentrators

9. Grading Policy & Weighted GPA
New Grading Policy implementation
New Weighted GPA for class of 2020 and beyond
Grading Policy
Grading Policy_Student Tip Sheet

10. Do you know your School Counselors?
Mary Fowler: 12th Grade
Leidy Newton: 11th Grade
Jenna Moses: 10th Grade
Cassie Williams: 9th Grade
Did you sign up for REMIND?
Seniors:
to 81010
Juniors:
to 81010
Sophomores:
to 81010
Freshman:
to 81010

11. Guidance Webpage Resources are list on the our webpage
Go to the school website:
Click on the Guidance link
You can click on the Calendar, Files, Links, Forms for information.

12. QUICK SURVEY https://s.surveyplanet.com/8T5E2JwvU
Thank you for taking this quick survey! This will help your counselors know what YOU want to hear about during Tribe Achiever lessons.