1. High School 101

2. Goals for Presentation  Introduce PowerSchool  Supply with resources for academic support  Provide an overview of Guidance Curriculum  Introduce Career Cruising Resource

3. PowerSchool Parent Access www.bhsd228.com

4. Log in screen

5. Navigating the Portal Attendance Detailed grade report Teacher email address Discipline logs All BLUE text is an active link to more info

6. Reading the Grade book

7. Keeping Up to Date YOUR STUDENT’S NAME

8. Where to get Support  Connection Wednesdays  Teacher Assistance  Academic Center (FLC & AAC study halls) Math, English & Science support  After School Tutoring (in the IMC Monday-Thursday from 3-4 pm)  Peer Tutors (during study hall & after school)  Seek assistance from Counselor  Referral for Response to Intervention

9. Making the Most of Parent Teacher Conferences  Find out what each teacher expects for their class.  Ask the best way to get in touch with each teacher.  Mention any problems at home that may affect your teen’s learning.  Discuss questions you may have about your teens attitudes, friends in class etc.

10. Guidance Curriculum 9 th Grade 10 th Grade 11 th Grade 12 th Grade Unit I. Who Am I? II. Where Am I Going? III. Where Am I Going?/ How Do I Get There? IV. How Do I Get There? Know Myself Research and Evaluate Options Evaluate Options Set Goals Make Plans

11. Guidance Curriculum  Developmental Guidance- classroom instruction  Freshmen Learning Center Lessons  College Career Center  Parent Programming

12. Freshmen Lessons Developmental Guidance Lessons Freshmen Learning Center Lessons College Career Center Lessons Parent Programs Making a Difference Curriculum Info Explore Careers Conflict Resolution Who Am I Career Cruising /Portfolio Interests Values/Abilities Career Clusters Performance Assessment Summer Opportunities High School 101

13. Curriculum Overview Chart 9101112 Developmental Guidance Lessons -Making a Difference -Curriculum Info -Explore Careers -Conflict Resolution -Goal Setting -Curriculum Info -PLAN your Future -Seeking Employment -Jump Start Junior Year -Curriculum Info -College & Career Expo -Last Lecture -Informational Meeting -Senior Interviews -Final Plans Freshmen Learning Center Lessons -Who Am I -Career Cruising/Portfolio -Interests -Values/Abilities -Career Clusters -Performance Assessment College Career Center Lessons -Summer Opportunities -Career Research and Development -Junior Interviews for Post-Secondary Planning -Writing the Personal Statement -Mid Year Assessment Parent Programs High School 101Focused on Careers Financial Aid Line by Line Completion Performance Assessment Summary Paragraph (FLC) Resume (DVG)Post-Secondary Plans (CCC) Individualized Planning (DVG) *Illinois Department of Employment Security, Career Information System

14. Career Cruising Home Page

15. Career Cruising

17. Matchmaker Assessment Results