1. We are your Counselors Ms. RegerA – G Mr. NolenH – N Mrs. HorningO – Z

2. …happens one day at a time!

3. It doesn’t just happen! It is CREATED… by you!

4.  Academic  Personal  Support Groups  Crisis  Career

5.  Each counselor has a sign-up book on the counter in the guidance office.  Your counselor will send a pass for you.

6. 1. If we believe you are a danger to yourself or others. 2. If we suspect you are being harmed. 3. If we are ordered by a court of law. Confidentiality …

7. Conflict… is a part of life.

8.  If left unsolved or poorly handled, conflict  Can escalate a small problem into a major incident  Can cause extra stress  May lead to violence  If handled constructively, conflict –Helps you develop new skills –Creates relationships built on respect –Encourages you to find new ways to solve a problem

9.  How much credit is one class worth in one semester? 1/2  How many credits can a student earn in a semester? 3  How many credits can a student earn in four years? 24

10.  How many credits must a student earn to graduate? 23

11. Graduation Requirements English 4 Credits (8 sem) English 4 Credits (8 sem) English 9, 10, 11, 12 or advanced level english class English 9, 10, 11, 12 or advanced level english class World History 1 Credit (2 sem) World History 1 Credit (2 sem) U. S. History 1 Credit (2 sem) U. S. History 1 Credit (2 sem) Government ½ Credit (1 sem) Government ½ Credit (1 sem) Economics½ Credit (1 sem) Economics½ Credit (1 sem)

12.  Algebra I1 Credit(2 sem)  Geometry 1 Credit(2 sem)  Algebra II1 Credit(2 sem)  Mandatory Math Elective (2 sem)  Biology1 Credit(2 sem)  Chemistry or Physics (2 sem)  Additional Science Credit(2 sem)

13.  Health ½ Credit (1 sem)  PE½ Credit (1 sem)  VPAA1.0 Credit  World Language 2.0 Credit  MME is a college entrance exam and a scholarship opportunity

14. 9 th Grade: Social Studies MEAP Explore – pre-ACT 10 th Grade: PLAN *– pre-ACT PSAT *– pre-SAT 11 th Grade: PSAT *– qualifying test for National Merit Scholarship MI Merit Exam ACT – college admissions test (part of MME) SAT – college admissions test 12th Grade: ACT October or December *Necessary scores for dual-enrollment in 11 th or 12 th grade

15. GradeEnglish Social Studies MathScienceElective 9 th English 9 or Honors English 9 World History Intro Algebra 1 or Algebra 1 Biology or Honors Biology Health Physical Education World Language 10th English 10 or Honors English 10 U.S. History Or AP U.S. History Algebra Concepts or Geometry or College Geometry Physical Science Or Honors Chemistry VPAAWorld Language 11 th English 11 or AP Language Economics & Government or AP Government Geometry College Geometry Algebra 2 A Algebra 2 B College Algebra 2 Trigonometry Prob & Stats Analysis Calculus Chemistry Physics Honors Physics Honors Chemistry AP Biology AP Chemistry 12th English 12 or AP Literature Math

17.  Tutoring every Monday & Wednesday  Sign up with Mrs. Culver  Talk to your teacher and see how they can help you or how you can do things different  See your counselor  Talk to your parent/guardian

18.  Make an appointment to talk - Think through what you want to say, make a list of items you want to cover.  Use “I” statements “I am having a difficult time understanding the material.”  Don’t expect the teacher to come up with all the answers - Be prepared to make suggestions.  Be respectful - A teacher is more likely to be responsive if the purpose of your meeting is conversation, not confrontation.  YOU MUST ADVOCATE FOR YOURSELF

19.  Homework – completing an assignment, i.e. math problems on pages 36-38.  Study – outlining a science chapter, rewriting notes, or making flashcards.

20.  You should be spending a minimum of 20 minutes of homework / study time per academic subject each day (5 days a week).  5 academic subjects = 100 minutes (or 1 hr., 40 min.) of study time daily Recommended Guidelines

21.  Read the summary or chapter review first  Read the chapter questions  Skim the chapter – topics to be discussed  Read the notes in the margins  Read the captions for the pictures / graphs  Read the chapter  Answer chapter questions  Write your own chapter summary Reading Assignments

22.  Write down key points  Names, dates, terms  Write down information your teacher repeats or emphasizes!  Write down what the teacher writes on the board or overhead.  Make flash cards for definitions  Review them frequently!

23.  Cramming for tests never pays off.  The more prepared you are the better you will perform.  Read over your notes.  Highlight or underline important notes.  Go over quizzes and homework from the same unit.  Look up answers to problems you got wrong.  Read chapter summaries.  Take notes and make an outline from your reading.  Put stars next to things you need to review.  Have someone quiz you.

25.  Quiz Bowl  Metro league Math Science competition  DECA  Anime  Game Club  Robotics  Marching Band  Student Council  NHS Key club Key club SADD SADD Project One Project One Drama/Thespians Drama/Thespians PWC PWC Science Olympiad Science Olympiad Smithsonian Project Smithsonian Project Exchange students Exchange students

26.  Thank you for your time and consideration today.  We look forward to getting to know you!