1. Welcome Ironmen Class of 2020 NCHS School Counselors: Addie Ince A-Di Ryan ShortDj-Joh Karrin HawkinsJoi-Ng Kristi WhiteNh-Sm Joan FeeSn-Z and ELLs Laurie BeyerAdmin. Asst.

2. Career Cruising: www.careercruising.com All Students have an individual logon. U5-XXXXXXXXX (capital U, number 5, dash, student SIS number) Generic Logon: Username: Normal Password: Community

3. Individual Learning Plans Started in 7 th Grade Introduced to CareerCruising.com Goal Setting Activities Career Clusters Activities & Research Course Selection Interest Inventory

4. Individual Learning Plans Continued at NCHS Learning Styles Career Exploration Course Selection and Planning Activities and Interest Documentation College Readiness Planning School Search

5. Course Selection using CareerCruising.com Requirements shaded Elective courses below requirements Training at middle school

6. Study Hall or Class ~ Questions to Ask I struggle to complete homework at home Jobs/Activities after school fill my time I need to access teachers/tutors for help I currently have D’s/F’s I am interested in selective colleges I want to be academically competitive I want to take multiple electives Take a Study Hall? Take a 7 th Class?

7. What drives a School Counselor crazy ● Freshman students failing classes ● Enrolling in 7 classes to recover credits ● Failing 2 classes in a semester ● Re-enrolling in 7 classes to recover credits ● Failing 2 classes in a semester ● Re-enrolling in 7 classes to recover credits ● Failing… Eliminate Counselor Insanity: Take a study hall if you need one !

8. Example of 2 Schedules A credit can only be earned for a grade of D or higher.

9. Electives AGRICULTURE Introduction to Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources (1) ART Contemporary Crafts (1/2) Commercial Art I (1/2) Commercial Art II (1/2) Drawing & Painting I (1/2) Drawing & Painting II (1/2) Ceramics & Sculpture I (1/2) Ceramics & Sculpture II (1/2)

10. Electives BUSINESS Introduction to Business (1) Computer Applications 1 (1/2) Computer Applications 2 (1/2) Office Keyboarding Apps (1) FAMILY & CONSUMER SCIENCE Culinary Arts (1/2) Food For Thought (1/2) Fashion 1 (1/2) Fashion 2 (1/2) Lifestyle Management (1)

11. Electives FOREIGN LANGUAGE French I (1) French II (1) German I (1) Spanish I (1) Spanish II (1) Spanish for Heritage Speakers (1) MATH ELECTIVES Exploring Computer Science (1/2) Introduction to Computer Programing (1/2)

12. Electives MUSIC Vocal Music (1) Orchestra (1) Band (1) Specific course determined by audition. TECHNOLOGY Technology Concepts (1/2 or 1) Materials Application & Processing (1/2 or 1) Introduction to Engineering Design (1) Animation & Rendering (1/2 or 1)

13. Some Freshmen Students Don’t Understand…. The Answer is “NO”…even for Parents Even though I fail 5 classes, I’ll be a sophomore next year, right? Can I have study hall 1 st or 8 th hour?? This would really help me in a sport that I have to leave early for. I don’t like my English class. Can I drop it? Can I flip my English and math hours? Will you change my teacher to Ms. Carter? Will you move me from Honors to regular Biology right now? OMGoodness, I’m getting a B! I got bad grades. Can I start my GPA over? I don’t like to swim and do not want to take it. Can I take a different PE?

14. We love to say “ YES !” We are helpers. We know your children. We want them to be successful. Even though we might say “no”, we might say “yes”! Encourage your child to see us! Call us!

15. Transition from MS to HS Ask your child questions Know their friends Support their interests Attend school events P/T Conferences Open House Student Events Freshman Homeroom Counselor visits Join clubs/teams Academic Support Center (ASC) Communicate Attend school events Meet new people Home School

16. Communication is KEY! School ~ Teachers ~ Counselors ~ Online is in!

17. Questions?