1. Aloha Class of 2013 Welcome to Freshman Guidance Cycle 1

2. Guidance  Student Expectations Expectations  Purpose  Introductions  Schedule & Locations Huh? What is guidance?

3. Purpose of Guidance  Personal & Social Skills  Decision Making  Communication  Special Topics  Support Services

4. Student Expectations  Be on time. Attendance is MANDATORY.  Come in quietly if you are late. Make sure you check in with your counselor at the end of class.  Be attentive. Plan to complete homework before you come to guidance.  Absence will be unexcused unless it is cleared with the office or with your counselor PRIOR to your guidance period. An unexcused absence will result in DETENTION.

5. Introductions  Grade Level Counselors  Mr. Silva (A-Kw) ext. 8520  Mr. Lee (L-Z) ext. 8580  Outreach Counselor  Mrs. LandrySmith ext. 8251  Secretary (Counseling Ctr)  Mrs. Cadell ext. 8585

6. Counseling  We’re with you for 4 years!!  Come and get to know your counselor.  Mrs. LandrySmith, Mr. Lee, and Mr. Silva are located in Kekuanao’a Counseling Center. Mr. Lee, and Mr. Silva are located in Kekuanao’a Counseling Center. 4 YEARS!?!?! AUURITE!!

7. Counselor Roles  Class Schedules  Academic Concerns  Guidance  Counseling  Career Information  Strengths  Areas of Improvement  Personal Issues  Helping you understand yourself  Confidentiality  Monitor Progress

8. Counselor Roles  Getting along with:  Teachers  Parents  Friends  Boyfriend / Girlfriend  Family Members  College Prep  College Requirements  Applications  Financial Aid

9. Other Support & Encouragement  Standardized Testing  Parent, Teacher, and/or Student Conferences  Founder’s Day  Song Contest  Athletics & Other Extra Curricular Activities Curricular Activities  Registration for Sophomore Year During Third Quarter Year During Third Quarter

10. https://ksconnect.ksbe.edu

11. COUNSELING DEPT. WEBSITE http://kapalama.ksbe.edu/high/counseling

12. FRESHMAN YEAR  CHOICES  UP TO YOU  DO WHAT’S RIGHT  CARE ABOUT PEOPLE  DO THINGS TO THE BEST OF YOUR ABILITY

13. All about ME  We want to get to know you.  Complete form and turn in before leaving class today.  Visit our office during study hall, free period, lunch, or after school.

14. Any Questions?  How’s High School so far?  Any Concerns?  Need any Help?

15. Have a Great Day!