Back to School Night

WelcomeFreshman Parents

High School Timeline

Freshman Year Orientation to high school/ Four-year

planning/Explore Test

Sophomore Year PLAN Test/ Career planning/Naviance

Junior Year College planning and testing (PSAT,

ACT/PSAE, SAT)

Senior Year College applications and financial aid

Freshman Year

Orientation to high school–Academics–School culture–Resources– Introduction to The West Way

Four-year planning sessions–Small group sessions with

counselor– Introduction to curricular

options

The West Way

Created to foster a positive social culture that promotes both social and academic success (PBIS model).

Research based system that teaches expectations and reinforces positive behaviors.

September, November, and December Orientation dates will use The West Way framework to present topics related to social-emotional development.

West Way Themes2013-2014

September Follow the West Way October On-Time October November Show Gratitude December Electronic Etiquette January Academic Honesty February Live Life Well March Respect April Dress Appropriately May Exit With Pride

Freshman Orientation DatesPLC Mondays

• September 16 – Introduction to High School/Getting Involved

• September 23 – Getting Involved/Introduction to High School

• November 4 – Respect • December 2 – Successful• February 3 – Sophomore Year Enrollment• March 17 – Social Emotional Learning (SEL)• April 14 – Summer Planning

Freshmen are required to remain in school on these Mondays from 2:00 – 2:35

Four-Year Planning Sessions Individual counselors meet with

small groups of students during second quarter.

Counselors discuss curricular options, course sequences, and elective opportunities.

Students complete Tentative Four-Year Plans and prepare for February enrollment.

Extracurricular InvolvementAthletics28 athletic teams (750 student athletes)Students must meet academic eligibility

requirements

Clubs/Activities Over 60 clubs Most meet after school – late buses

available

Counselor AssignmentsClass of 2017

Counselor Direct Line

Alphabet

Rhiannon Sieck 942-7487 A-Ca

Mike Neberz 942-7491 Ce-F

Anthony Bergantino 942-7485 G-He

Chris Lubiniecki 942-7486 Ho-Mag

Jeremiah Wiencek 942-7490 Mah-Mil

Natalie Rubino 942-7489 Mim-Raw

Kate Culloton 942-7733 Rax-Si & ELL

Norma Vega-Rodriguez

942-7488 Sk-Z & ELL

Resources

PowerSchool: Web-based student information system www.glenbardwesths.org

Lunch Intervention Resource schedule STRIVE: after school

homework program Glenbard Parent Series

(GPS)

Suggested Websites

actstudent.orgcollegeboard.orgcollegeillinois.orgncaa.org (click on

eligibility center)

Thanks for coming!