welcome ironmen class of 2020 nchs school counselors: addie ince a-di ryan shortdj-joh karrin...
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Welcome Ironmen Class of 2020
NCHS School Counselors:
Addie Ince A-Di
Ryan Short Dj-Joh
Karrin Hawkins Joi-Ng
Kristi White Nh-Sm
Joan Fee Sn-Z and ELLs
Laurie Beyer Admin. Asst.
Career Cruising: www.careercruising.com
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Individual Learning PlansStarted in 7th Grade
Introduced to CareerCruising.com
Goal Setting Activities
Career Clusters Activities & Research
Course Selection
Interest Inventory
Individual Learning PlansContinued at NCHS
Learning Styles
Career Exploration
Course Selection and Planning
Activities and Interest Documentation
College Readiness Planning
School Search
Course Selectionusing CareerCruising.com
Requirements shaded
Elective courses below requirements
Training at middle school
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 7th Class?
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!
Example of 2 Schedules
A credit can only be earned for a grade of D or higher.
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)
Electives
BUSINESS
• Introduction to Business (1)
• Computer Applications 1 (1/2)
• Computer Applications 2 (1/2)
• Office Keyboarding Apps (1)
• FAMILY & CONSUMER SCIENCE
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• Culinary Arts (1/2)
• Food For Thought (1/2)
• Fashion 1 (1/2)
• Fashion 2 (1/2)
• Lifestyle Management (1)
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)
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)
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 1st or 8th 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?
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!
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
Communication is KEY!
School ~ Teachers ~ Counselors ~ Online
Questions?