1. Presented by: School Counseling Department Adrian Hodge, School Counseling Chair Katherine Neal, School Counselor

2. MS. WALKER Last Name: A - Dard Meet the Counselors

3. MRS. GREENSTREET Last Name: Dare-Hom Meet the Counselors

4. MR. ABBOTT Last Name: Hon-Mn Meet the Counselors

5. MRS. HODGE Last Name: Mo-Sa Meet the Counselors

6. MS. NEAL Last Name: Sc-Z Meet the Counselors

7. MRS. WALKER Career Development Coordinator College and Career Center

8.  See Mrs. Boland and sign in as you enter Student Services! School Counseling Secretary

9. Mrs. Ramona Dobbins

10.  Academic Development ◦ Graduation Requirements ◦ Academics  Personal Development ◦ Social/Emotional Concerns  Career Development -Planning for College and Beyond -http://schoolcounselingdepartment.cmswiki.wikispaces.net/Road+to+College- A+Four+Year+Planhttp://schoolcounselingdepartment.cmswiki.wikispaces.net/Road+to+College- A+Four+Year+Plan Why would I need to see my Counselor?

11. “Students’ experiences in their first year of high school often determine their success throughout high school and beyond.” - National High School Center It’s just the 9 th grade…

12.  4 English (Eng I, II, III, IV)  4 Math (Common Core I, II & III & a higher level math)  3 Science (Earth and Environ., Biology, a Physical Science)  4 Social Studies (World, Civics, American History I and II)  Health/PE 9  8 Electives (2 Foreign Lang/Art/CTE)  CPR Certification  (Total Credits 24) Graduation Requirements

13. A number that represents your academic performance. You received GPA points based on your FINAL grade in the class Standard Class A = 4.0 B = 3.0 C = 2.0 D = 1.0 F = 0.0 Honors Class A = 5.0 B = 4.0 C = 3.0 D = 2.0 F = 0.0 Adv. Placement (AP) Class A = 6.0 B = 5.0 C = 4.0 D = 3.0 F = 0.0 G.P.A- Grade Point Avg.

14.  Establish a study/homework schedule  Prepare a study place  Negotiate how progress will be communicated  Attendance -If you miss more than 10… -You must recover these absences hour for hour afterschool. -If you do not recover your absences, YOU WILL FAIL THE CLASS! Tips for Success

15.  Power School Parent Portal  Student/teacher conferences  Study Tips  http://schoolcounselingdepartment.cmswiki.wikispaces.net/S tudy+Tips http://schoolcounselingdepartment.cmswiki.wikispaces.net/S tudy+Tips  Tutoring  http://schoolcounselingdepartment.cmswiki.wikispaces.net/T utoring http://schoolcounselingdepartment.cmswiki.wikispaces.net/T utoring Contingency Plan

16.  CMS online high school planning guide  Standard, Honors & Advanced Placement level  Audition, application, portfolio  Explore career interests 1. CTE electives 2. Career assessment Preparing for Registration

17.  Explore Career Interests  Learn About Career Options  Explore Education Options  http://public.careercruising.com/us/en http://public.careercruising.com/us/en Career Cruising

19. FREE ONLINE ACT/SAT/PSAT/PLAN TEST PREP Triumph

20.  My CFNC (www.cfnc.org)  Plan for College and Career  Apply  Pay College Foundation of North Carolina

21. Get involved at PHS! ◦ Clubs http://phsclubs.com/http://phsclubs.com/ ◦ Student Ambassador Program ◦ Presidential Volunteer Service Program ◦ Sports ◦ Student Government ◦ Through your classes (ROTC, Band, Chorus, Theatre, Medical Sciences, Business, etc.) ◦ Summer Programs Getting Involved

22.  PHS Mews weekly newsletter  PHS Prowl quarterly newsletter  Teacher Wiki Pages  School Counseling Wiki Page  College & Career Center Wiki Page  http://schoolcounselingdepartment.cmswiki.wikispaces.net/h ome http://schoolcounselingdepartment.cmswiki.wikispaces.net/h ome Additional Resources

23. THANK YOU FOR COMING TO FRESHMAN NIGHT! GO PANTHERS! Thank You!