Freshman Counseling OrientationStuarts Draft High School

October - 2015

Meet Your Counseling Staff

Mrs. SchindlerA - F

Mrs. McLaughlinG-Q

Mrs. ComerCounseling Coordinator

R - Z

Mrs. HaltermanSecretary

Meet Your Counseling Staff

Ms. BowardGRASP

(Great Aspirations Scholarship Program)

Mrs. WanglerCareer Coach

• Academic Planning• Academic Success• Exploring Career Options• Occasional Reality Checks• Problem Solving Strategies• Getting the Most Out of High School

Function of a High School Counselor

Schedule an appointment with your counselor by completing the blue form titled:“REQUEST TO SEE COUNSELOR”

Forms are found in the Counseling Office

Forms should be left in your Counselor’s mailbox located on your Counselor’s office door or given to Mrs. Halterman

Counselor Contact Form

CONFIDENTIALITYWhat is said in a guidance counselor’s office stays in the guidance counselor’s

office, unless:

1. Your life or someone else’s life is in danger.

2. You give permission for information to be shared.

3. Your counselor determines that the issue is so potentially threatening or harmful that some kind of resource help is needed.

Students are encouraged to share information with parents.

Resources School Counselor School Nurse – Ms. Harvey Student Resource Officer – Officer

Hammersberg Administrator Student Assistance Program

Graduation Requirements:STANDARD DIPLOMA (22 Credits)

English: 4 units (English 9, 10, 11, 12) Math: 3 units (including 2 course selections from among Algebra 1,

Geometry, or higher…algebra II part I does not count as the 3rd class any longer)

Science: 3 units (must include two different disciplines from among Earth Science, Biology, Chemistry, or Physics)

Social Studies: 3 units (World Geography, US/VA History, and US/VA Government)

Health/PE: 2 units (HPE I and HPE II) Economics and Personal Finance: 1 unit Foreign Language/Fine Arts or CTE: 2 units Electives: 2 of the 4 units must be in sequential order (ex. Art 1 and Art 2)

VERIFIED UNITS (SOL Testing) English: 2 (both given in English 11) Math: 1 Science: 1 Social Studies: 1 One additional unit from either Math, Science, or Social Studies

Graduation Requirements:ADVANCED DIPLOMA (26 Credits)

English: 4 units (English 9, 10, 11, 12) Math: 4 units (including 3 course selections from among Algebra 1,

Geometry, or higher…Algebra II Part I no longer counts as a math credit…it is an elective credit)

Science: 4 units (must include two different disciplines from among Earth Science, Biology, Chemistry, or Physics)

Social Studies: 4 units (World Geography, World History, US/VA History, and US/VA Government)

Health/PE: 2 units (HPE I and HPE II) Economics and Personal Finance: 1 unit Fine Arts or Career and Technical Ed: 1 unit Foreign Language: 3 units of one language or two years each of two

different languages Electives: 3 units, depending on the amount of foreign language completed

VERIFIED UNITS (SOL Testing) English: 2 (both given in English 11) Math: 2 Science: 2 Social Studies: 2 One additional unit from either Math, Science, or Social Studies

Grade Point Average (GPA)

Points are given to each class completed. To calculate your cumulative GPA, add all points

together and divide by the total number of classes. Example:

A+ = 4.3 B = 3.0 C- = 1.6667

F = 0.0

A = 4.0 B- = 2.6667

D+ = 1.3 I = 0.0

A- = 3.6667

C+ = 2.3 D = 1.0

B+ = 3.3 C = 2.0 D- = 0.6667

CLASSES & GRADES:

Algebra 1: B+ (= 3.3) Health/PE 1: A (=4.0)

English 9: B (=3.0) Biology: C (=2.0)

World History: A (=4.0)

Art 1: B+ (=3.3)

Cumulative GPA = (3.3+3.0+4.0+4.0+2.0+3.3)/6 = 19.6/6 classes = 3.267

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Grade Level Classification

To be in 10th grade = 5 standard credits

To be in 11th grade = 10 standard credits

To be in 12th grade = 14 standard credits

Athletic Eligibility

VHSL Eligibility› A student must take and pass at least

three (3) courses in the semester. › Eligibility is determined by semester and

year end grades.

Planning for the future…..

Colleges prefer to see a student who› takes a rigorous course load › earns A’s & B’s on their report card› is involved in extracurricular activities both

at school and in the community.› takes a full course load each year.› is able to express himself or herself in

writing .

Activities & Athletics

Clubs Sports Get Involved! Make friends with other

students who have similar interests and HAVE FUN!

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Questions

Today’s power point will be posted on the School Counseling Webpage for you to use as a resource

Thank you for coming!