Freshman Orientation to the Counseling Department

2010

The Purpose Of This Presentation:

Explain the role of a counselor and introduce the counseling staff

Share academic supports that students can use

Share student advice Explain the components of a

transcript and its importance

What do counselors do?

Help students with personal problems that are getting in the way of their academic success

Help students experiencing personal crisis – yourself or a friend

Counselors maintain confidentiality, only sharing personal information when you are at risk to yourself or someone else

What do counselors do?

Help students with study skills, organization, etc.

Work with students from 9th – 12th grade to select course work that will best prepare them for their goals after high school

In summary: we look out for your best interests

Counselor-Student Alphabetical Breakdown:

A,B,Z Mrs. LeBright

C-E,Q,U,X Mrs. Chen F-I Ms. Gottlieb K Mr. Randall M,P,Va-Vei Mrs. Chee R,S Mr. Woodford L,T,Vel-Vz,W Mrs. Gilbert J,N,O,Y Mrs. Eig

Last names A, B, Z

Mrs. LeBright

Last names C – E, Q, U, X

Mrs. Chen

Last names F - I

Ms. Gottlieb

Resource Counselor: Last names K

Mr. Randall

Last names M,P, Va-Vei

Mrs. Chee

Last names R,S

Mr. Woodford

Last names L, T, Vel-Vz, W

Mrs. Gilbert

Last names J, N, O, Y

Mrs. Eig

School Counseling Office Secretary

Mrs. Lowery

Registrar

Mrs. Goodman

College and Career Coordinator

Mrs. Hull

Freshman AdministratorMr. Brown

How do I meet with my counselor or Ms. Hull?

Email! Our emails are on the RM websiteOR

Visit your counselor or Ms. Hull without an appointment any day before school, during lunch, or after school until 2:30pm

Resources You Can Use for Academic Support

Spin Book. Are you using it? Take it out! Edline Meet with ANY teacher for help at lunch Departmental Help listed on Student Tip

Sheet – put it in your Spin Book!! Visit the Career Center

What happens if I fail a class?

You have to take it over You DON’T automatically move

on from one grade to another: YOU HAVE TO PASS YOUR CLASSES!!!!

But don’t take our word for it…

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3oN6v9DFAtc

So what did they say?

So what do I do now? Take challenging classes Maintain consistent and good academic

performance (GPA) Start identifying careers of interest Determine what training and education are

required for that career Take classes that get your ready for your

career of choice Participate in school and community

activities – see RM website for sports and clubs

Seek help when you need it! Asking for help demonstrates strength, not weakness.

What is a transcript?

The official record of your high school career that includes:

High school courses and grades Credits earned and required Student service learning hours Attendance High school assessment test scores

What makes a semester grade?

Your quarter grades (Q1+Q2) and (Q3+Q4) are averaged with your final exam grade to equal your semester grade

Unlike your report card, the only grade that is listed on your transcript is your semester grade

Colleges ONLY see grades on your transcript, and NOT your report card

What do colleges and employers look for on a

transcript?

Quality of academic program Semester grades

When Will You Need A Transcript?

Applying for jobscolleges and universities training centersscholarships internships

Signing up for the military

Thank you for your attention!!