Welcome to Huron High School! Class of 2011 Parent’s Information Night

1. Welcome toHuron High School!Class of 2011Parent’s Information Night

2. Class of 2011Administrative Team Mr. Marcus Edmondson, Grade Level Principal edmondso@aaps.k12.mi.us— (734) 994-2061 Ms. Mary Frenette, Grade Level Secretary frenette@aaps.k12.mi.us— (734) 994-2061

3. Class of 2011Guidance Counselors Ms. RaShonda Jamerson, M.A. Class of 2011 A-K jamerson@aaps.k12.mi.us— (734) 994-2057 Ms. Robyn K. Watson, M.A., L.P.C., N.C.C. Class of 2011 L-Z watson@aaps.k12.mi.us— (734) 994-2064

4. Class of 2011Admin/Guidance Support Ms. Darlene Clement-Breining, Guidance Secretary breining@aaps.k12.mi.us— (734) 994-2325 Ms. Barb Moore, Records Professional mooreb@aaps.k12.mi.us— (734) 994-2047

5. There are many times and ways you will see your counselor. . . • 1) Presentations at class meetings & PTSO meetings for parents • 2) Classroom visits • 3) Individual appointments for . . . • Yearly Interview • general information • Scheduling • career/college/scholarship opportunities • personal concerns/referrals • etc. . . .

6. There are many times and ways you will see your counselor Open Office • We keep an “open office” time during both lunches for walk-in questions. Schedule an Appointment! • Contact your counselor in person or by phone, e-mail, handwritten note under the door, etc . or contact the guidance secretaries. • YES! We are available during Parent/Teacher Conferences! Get a Pass • Check in with your teacher first to get a pass during the school day. • (class and passing times – If you do not come with a pass, we cannot write one for you) Emergency! Safety is our #1 concern. Help us keep Huron safe

7. There are many times and ways you will see your counselor Tips for Visiting Huron. . . • Park in a Visitor’s Parking Space • Check In @ General Office • Ms. Patrica Menzies & Ms. Donetta Brown, Secretaries • Get your Visitor’s ID and Parking Pass • Maps, Bell Schedules & other info also available. • Check In with our Secretaries. . . • Ms. Frenette - Principal’s (Edmondson’s) Secretary • Ms. Breining - Counselor’s Secretary

8. What you can expect from us . . . CAREER/LIFE SKILLS AND POST-SECONDARY PLANNING • Michigan’s Comprehensive Guidance and Counseling Program includes the opportunity for the counselor(s) to join teachers and students in the classroom to develop Career and Life skills. Skills such as knowledge of self and others, how to develop educational/career technical skills and post-secondary planning including college, military and employment are covered through presentations, discussions and activities led by the counselors. • Educational Development Plans are created and maintained. • Opportunities available through the Ann Arbor Public Schools are also discussed.

9. What you can expect from us . . . Guidance Curriculum 9th Grade/Freshman Year • Getting to know myself and my school 10th Grade/Sophomore Year • Getting to know what “they” want (how do I prepare for my next level) 11th Grade/Junior Year • Defining myself and what I want for my next level 12th Grade/Senior Year • Making your next level happen.

10. 9th Grade - Freshman Year Getting to know myself and my school Classroom/Whole Group Presentations Fall Semester: Getting to know myself Freshman year checklist & stories of success, Portfolio’s, EDP’s, Interview Sheet (what do students know, how to they think and view themselves in different life roles; occupation, family, citizenship, leisure) and hopefully learn not to take self and individual accomplishments for granted. Winter Semester: Getting to know my school School Profile (understanding Huron), review graduation requirements, GPA, reading transcripts, traditional course sequencing & course options, Course Selection Sheets for 10th grade, continue to learn about Career Cruising & update Online EDP’s.

11. 9th Grade - Freshman Year Getting to know myself and my school Individual Interview - ongoing through end of May Transcript Freshman Interview Information Suggestions for classes, clubs, activities. . . 4 year Graduation Plan

12. What you can expect from us . . . INDIVIDUAL PERSONAL SUPPORT • Counseling at Huron is not just scheduling or problems! Brief counseling intervention and ongoing support is available for students experiencing problems to help explore solutions so the student may effectively alleviate problems in areas related to family, school, personal or social issues. Suggestions for external assistance for a variety of issues are available at request. Counselors also provide information and opportunities in the career pathways. Remember, your counselor writes your college recommendations. The better we get to know you, the better service and support we can provide. Stop by just to say “Hi”!

13. What you can expect from us . . . FAMILY SUPPORT • The counselors are available for consultation about any concerns regarding their children. Family support strengthens families by improving communication, clarifying roles and responsibilities and mediating conflicts. • Counselors work to advocate for YOU, the student. • Administrator works to maintain AAPS Policy & School Expectations fairly for ALL students.

14. Class of 2011Graduation Requirements

15. Class of 2011Graduation Requirements

16. Class of 2011Graduation Requirements

17. Additional Academic Suggestions • College Preparation • 4 years ALL Academic Subjects (Occupation) • Math, Science, English, Social Studies, Language • Some colleges re-calc academic gpa on a straight 4.0 scale • Extra-Curricular Activities (Leisure & Citizenship) • Sports • Clubs • Volunteer/Community Service • NCAA Requirements • Approved courses • Specific Division Course Credits/Requirements • Your “Way of Being”/College Recommendations

18. Course Selection ProcessTimeline Winter Semester - Feb/March • Presentations to Whole Group • Classroom Visits (update EDP & individual questions) • Curriculum Night for Parents • Course Selection Sheets • Sent home w/ student & returned to school April/May • Master Schedule is Developed • Based on the courses students select Huron can offer # of sections or drop b/c low enrollment June • Counselor’s work on schedule corrections • Tenative schedules sent to students/families • Parent/Student may request any changes to schedule over the summer

19. Course Selection ProcessTimeline August • Registration Day • After registration day only necessary schedule change requests are accepted. • Necessary Changes / Priority include. . . • Failures, Summer School, Testing Out, Incomplete Schedules • Wrong Class Level • Special Scheduling: Split, Dual, Work Exp. . . September • Scheduling Deadlines • Drop/Add • Level Change

20. Course Selection ProcessTimeline • Parent/Guardian approval required for the following changes • Dropping a graduation requirement, academic class, music ensemble, language • moving down an academic level • Adding a support class • We can not always accommodate a schedule change request.

21. Class of 2011Grade Level Sequencing

22. All services provided by your school counselors are free, voluntary and completely confidential, except as required by law to the students, families, teachers and school staff in the Ann Arbor Public Schools.