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Welcome Freshman Parents!
Thomas Stuber (A-G)[email protected]
Brianne Mehlos (P-Z)[email protected]
Freshman Conferences
Class of 2019 519 Students
Barb Whyte (H-O)[email protected]
Linda Kempen (Registrar/South
Campus Counseling Secretary)
Overview
1. Freshman Conferences Overview
2. What is Academic and Career Planning?
3. Tips for Success
4. Questions
Conference Format
Lasting from early October through mid-January3 students at a time during their study hall in the
counseling office with their assigned counselor40 minutesWill be notified at least a week before their scheduled
conference time. Postings will be in the study hall classrooms, as well as the Counseling Office
Students will receive a folder with materials reviewed in the conference
Students need to being their laptop to the conference
What’s in the Folder?
The Arrowhead WayCounseling InformationAcademic and Career Planning InformationClubs and Activities InformationTranscript InformationGraduation Requirements
The Arrowhead Way• Common behavior expectations• Be Respectful• Be Responsible• Be Appropriate
• Teach desired behaviors• Themes of The Month
• Use of data to inform what to teach & success
• Acknowledgement of positive behavior • Hawkbills, Raffle
The Role of a School Counselor…
The Counseling office and individual counselor is a resource for:
Assistance with 9th grade TransitionAcademic Concerns (additional supports,
schedule concerns, etc)Academic and Career Planning (courses to take,
post secondary options, etc.)Emotional Issues (Depression, Anxiety, etc.)Social Issues (Bullying, peer pressure, etc.)Collaboration with Families & Community
Why Students Should Get to Know Their Counselor…
Better assistance when they need it
Self-Advocacy Skills
Letter of recommendation
Referrals for employment
How do students see their School Counselor?
Self-referralDrop in during study hall, lunch, before/after
school
Referral from a teacher or staff person
Referral from a counselor
Referral from a parent
Referral from a friend
Graduation Requirements 1 class = 1 credit
8 Credits EnglishMust include English 9 1&2 (Honors English 9/ILE English)Must include English 10 1&2 (Honors English 10/ILE English)
6 Credits Social StudiesMust include Social Studies 9 1&2(ILE Social Studies) Must include U.S. History 1&2 ( AP U.S. History)
6 Credits Science2 Credits of life science2 Credits of physical science
6 Credits Mathematics 2 Credits Career & Technical 3 Credits Physical Education 1 Credit Health 2 Credits Fine Arts 16 Additional Credits
Total = 50 Credits
Transcripts 101Key Components
GPACourses TakenCredits Earned
What is it used for? High School Graduation (See Course Guide)Post-Secondary Considerations or Applications Stored for life at Arrowhead
GPA CalculationsCumulative GPA = total # of GPA points earned (A=4,
B=3, C=2, D=1, F=0) ÷ course credits attemptedPluses and minuses do not count in the GPA Calculation!
Communication!“Always Be Conferencing”
Open House at the beginning of each semester
Continuous Communication Skyward EmailTelephonePaper mailings (postcards) and messagesMeetings
Group meetings with multiple staff, arranged by student services Individual face to face meetings arranged by the teacher
GoogleTwitterTeacher websitesPodcasts
Online Resources
Web based grading and info systemDifferent logins now for parents and studentsPlease make sure your student knows their
login information Teacher’s Websites are also extremely useful!
The Arrowhead Advisor
Let’s Collaborate!Together, we can help students set
priorities, develop a study routine, get organized, feel connected and engaged
Contact School Staff: email or phoneTeachers for course-related questions/concerns
Counselors for general questions/ concerns
Psychologist for community support or other general questions /concerns
Academic SupportsSASS (Students Assisting Student Success)
Tutoring Center
Smaller Study Halls
Email teachers: [last name]@arrowheadschools.org
NHS Tutors (visit NHS Website)
Student AHS Email Accounts
ALL students have an AHS email account (Gmail)
MUST use this email and check it regularly!Counselors and Teachers email important info
How students log in:Username: last number of graduation year
and last name Example: [email protected]
Password: ID# (same as lunch #)
Academic and Career PlanningKNOW yourself
Get to know your interests, skills, and steengths.
EXPLORE your optionsInvestigate career pathways and education
opportunitiesPLAN your path
Set goals, choose courses, join clubs, obtain financing, write a resume, apply.
GO do it.Carry out your plan and recalculate as needed.
After Arrowhead…
4 Year Colleges/Universities Where do you want to go? What is needed to get there ACT Test required
2 year Colleges/Technical Schools What program fits you best? What is needed? Get Experience
Military H.S. Graduation is a requirement Do your research (what branch, requirements for each) Talk to a recruiter
Work Force Graduation from H.S. is a MUST! Explore your options Build your professional Resume Get Experience
TRENDING
-Low Cost-High Demand-Lucrative Careers
Career Exploration & Course PlanningCollege Search & AdmissionsParents can set up their own login! (check your
email)
Arrowheadschools.org > Counseling and Careers > NavianceUsername: Student’s arrowhead email address
Password: Student’s ID number
Academic and Career Planning
Academic and Career Planning“My Flight Plan”
A students’ individualized portfolio for Academic and Career PlanningAccessed through CANVAS (in the Freshman Conference)Shared with parents (during the Freshman Conference)Completed by the Student (throughout the year)Submitted back through CANVAS (at the end of the year)Re-evaluated each year by the student.
Parents can set up their own login (on the Canvas site).Arrowheadschools.org > Library & Tech > Online Courses > Canvas
AssessmentsACT Aspire • the first test within the ACT Suite of tests. Aspire Test will be given May 16/17 (10th Gr.) 23/24 (9th Gr.).
Work hard in your coursework!!!Summer ACT Prep Course
(Sophomores)ACT Test for all Juniors.
Planning for tomorrow, TODAY
College Fairs (W.E.F. and others)Job ShadowingVolunteering Extra-curricularsFinancial Aid InfoGather Information specific to your ChildUpcoming parent topics Youth ApprenticeshipsArrowhead Experiences (Plans of Study)Career Explorer Posts
Questions???
