The Role of the Guidance Dept Provide guidance to all students in the area of academic planning – ie scheduling, course/elective

selection, graduation requirements, testing, etc. Provide counseling. High school can often be a very stressful time for students and at times can be

overwhelming. Our doors are always open and we can address any issues including : Personal or Family concerns Academic Concerns Career development concerns Personal adjustment concerns - ie new students, new schedules, etc. Assist all students with the college selection and college admissions process, including: Information gathering: help us get to know you Explaining admissions criteria Letters of recommendations, college visits, filling out applications, preparing for college interviews Administering and assisting with standardized tests: ie: SAT, ACT Provide college representatives to discuss different colleges Help address financial aid issues Provide information on scholarships and other opportunities   Student Assistance Counselor’s Role

What colleges look for

Strength of schedule and Grades – Colleges want students who challenge themselves and perform well.

Standardized Test Scores – SAT, ACT, SAT II achievement tests

How can you prepare for these tests?

a. Get into the habit of reading: books, newspapers, magazines etc.

b. Practice writing: Each test now has an optional writing portion. The more you write, the easier it becomes.

c. Naviance Method Test Prep

Letters of recommendations – Work on relationships with teachers

and counselors

d. The better teachers and counselors know you, the better their recommendations will be.

Extra-curricular Activities – Colleges are looking for students who are involved, have a depth of commitment, and take on leadership positions

a. Sports, music, art, theatre, clubs, involvement with community, church, etc.

CLASS OF 2018Requirements for Graduation Students are eligible for graduation once they have successfully completed a

total of 22 units of credit. In order to receive a high school diploma, students must successfully complete:

   

Regents Diploma Advanced Designation Regents Diploma

 

English 4 English 4

Social Studies 4 Social Studies 4

Math 3 Math 3

Science 3 Science 3

LOTE 1* LOTE 3***

Art/Music 1 Art/Music 1

Health .5 Health .5

Physical Education 2 Physical Education 2

 

TOTAL CREDITS REQUIRED FOR GRADUATION = 22

 

Exam requirements REGENTS DIPLOMA ADVANCED REGENTS DIPLOMA

English Comprehensive Exam English Comprehensive Exam

Algebra I Algebra I Regents, Geometry Regents and Alg II/Trigonometry Regents

Regents Global History Exam Regents Global History Exam 

Regents U.S. History Exam U.S. History Exam 

Regents Science Exam 2 Regents Science Exams (one from Living

Environment and one from Physical Setting

  Comprehensive FLACS Exam 

*Students are required to have completed 2 units of study in a Language Other Than English (LOTE) by the end of their freshman year.  

***Students acquiring 5 units in one of the following may be exempt from the Language Other Than English requirement: Art, Music, Business, or Career and Technical Education.     

Students can earn a Mastery in Science or Math designation by earning grades of 85 or higher on three commencement level regents exams in math or science.

Naviance Family Connection

9TH GRADE INTRODUCTORY MEETING

WHAT IS IT? Web-based resource that supports course,

career, and college planning Specific to our school Linked with Counselor’s Office, a service that

we use in the counseling office

 WHAT CAN IT DO? Share plans Complete surveys Compare colleges Links to selected third party resources

(i.e. College Board, Financial Aid, College Athletics, College searches, etc.)

Track deadlines Show schedule of college visits

Go to “About Me” tab and then Checklist for a detailed list of items requiring completion for your college search, selection and application process

Keep track of your extra-curricular activities with the resume feature

Click on about me tab for resume

Naviance now provides a free SAT test preparation program. The program includes lessons, practice questions, and full length practice exams.

MHS 9th Grade Survey

Personality Assessment- Do What You Are-

Personality Assessment Results

Personality Types

REALISTIC- like to work with hands..doers who enjoy problem solving

INVESTIGATIVE- like to analyze and solve problems. They often like to work independently and tend to excel at math and science.

ARTISTIC- They like to do creative activities like art, drama, dance, music, or creative writing. They like unstructured environments where they can use their creativity

SOCIAL-like to work directly with people. They enjoy training, instructing, counseling, or helping others. They are often good public speakers with helpful, empathetic personalities.

ENTERPRISING-like to work with other people and enjoy leading, influencing, and persuading others. They tend to be leaders with assertive and enthusiastic personalities who like sell things or ideas.

CONVENTIONAL -like to work with numbers, records, or machines in an orderly way. They are very detail-oriented and like to work with data. They have good organizational skills and number sense.

Possible Realistic Careers:farmer carpenter

truck driverfire fighter pilot

electricianlocksmith flight engineer forester

Possible Investigative Careers:chemist biologist

dentistpharmacist architect

physicianmeteorologist mathematician

veterinarian

Possible Artistic Careersbook editor graphic designer

actorcomedian dancer art

teacherdisk jockey composer

designer

Possible Social Careerscounselor parole officer

nurseteacher athletic trainer librariansocial worker physical therapist

Possible Enterprising Careerssales person travel agent

lawyerTV Newscaster bank president judge city manager real estate agent

Possible Conventional Careerssecretary bookkeepercourt clerktitle examiner mail carrier

typist bank teller post office clerk