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Freshman Parent Program 2012

Freshman Parent Program 2012. Radnor High School Guidance Counselors: Megan Aquilante, Brooke Jacobs, Lynne Blair, JJ Lemon, Donna Ward. Agenda Counselor role and transitioning to the high school Academic review and support services Standardize tests and testing calendar

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Freshman Parent Program 2012

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  1. Freshman Parent Program 2012 Radnor High School Guidance Counselors: Megan Aquilante, Brooke Jacobs, Lynne Blair, JJ Lemon, Donna Ward • Agenda • Counselor role and transitioning to the high school • Academic review and support services • Standardize tests and testing calendar • Naviance overview and registration • Course selection process

  2. Guidance Counselors • Brooke Jacobs (A – C) • Brooke.Jacobs@rtsd.org • 610.293.0855 x 3527 • Donna Ward (D - He) • Donna.Ward@rtsd.org • 610.293.0855 x 3526 • Lynne Blair (Hi - L) • Lynne.Blair@rtsd.org • 610.293.0855 x 3537 • JJ Lemon (Ma – Ro) • JJ.Lemon@rtsd.org • 610.293.0855 x 3524 • Megan Aquilante (Ru – Z) • Megan.Aquilante@rtsd.org • 610.293.0855 x 3523

  3. The Role of the Counselor • Social, Emotional and Academic • Ongoing • Future Planning • Grade 9 – Introductions • Grade 10 – Career Exploration • Grade 11 – College Planning • College Representatives • Grade 12 – Applications/Decisions • Student and Parent Evening Programs • Junior College Night • Senior College Night

  4. Academic Review • Home Access Center • Contact Nadine McDevitt in the Main Office for log in information • Teacher Web Pages • Accessible through the High School website

  5. Quarterly Report Cards

  6. Transcript Interpretation

  7. Grading Scale Found on Page 11 of Program of Studies

  8. Academic Supports • Academic Success Center Room 215 • Math Center Room 203 • Open 3rd, 5th, 7th and 8th periods for students to drop in • Writing Center Library • Open 2nd and 6th periods as well as during Community Period • By appointment only – sign up sheet on Writing Center door • See your teacher!

  9. HS Hope • Student Assistance Program • Students who are struggling personally, academically, or both • Members include Counselors, Administrators, School Psychologists, School Nurse, and outside resources • More information and referral forms available on the HS website

  10. What are the college entrance exams? • PSAT • SAT 11 / Subject Test • SAT • ACT

  11. Standardized Testing Links • www.collegeboard.com • www.actstudent.org • www.fairtest.org • http://www.rtsd.org/domain/185

  12. Differences Between SAT/ACT

  13. When should your student be taking these exams? • Freshman year • OCTOBER - PSAT • JUNE- SAT11 • Sophomore year • OCTOBER - PSAT • JUNE- SAT11 • Junior year • OCTOBER- PSAT • DECEMBER through JUNE – ACT, SAT, and/or SAT II • Senior year • SEPTEMBER through NOVEMBER – ACT, SAT, and/or SAT II

  14. Frequently Asked Questions • Can students with a learning disability qualify for testing accommodations? • Is preparation necessary? • Refer to PSAT report and testing booklet for free online access code • Prep courses offered locally- group or individual tutoring • Free online practice • Resource materials available for purchase

  15. What is it? Naviance is a secure web-based planning and advising system that helps students navigate through high school and understand their post high school options Each student will create an account during 9th grade Health classes in May

  16. How NAVIANCE can help you Underclassman features Resume builder Career Interest Profiler Explore careers and clusters Personality type assessment (10th grade) “Do What You Are” Summer enrichment opportunities Receive grade specific guidance emails Brag sheet for counselor letter of recommendation (11th grade)

  17. NAVIANCE for college bound students • College search and match programs • Display scattergrams and application statistics from Radnor • Organize application deadlines • Register for college visits • Request transcripts • Electronic submission of transcript, if accepted by a college/university • Research scholarship opportunities

  18. NavianceCollege Visit Sign Up

  19. NavianceCollege Organizer

  20. Scattergram

  21. Program of Studies

  22. COURSE SELECTION TIMELINE 2012-2013 Program of Studies is available now on rtsd.org Teachers will input course recommendations for major courses from January 23rd through February 10th Students should review POS now and upload elective choices January 30th through February 10th Counselors will be reviewing course selections with students in classrooms during the month of February and final selections will be available on HAC in the spring All changes to course requests must be submitted to your Guidance Counselor by June 29, 2012 as there is no drop/add period beyond that deadline. No change requests will be honored beyond this deadline

  23. Notes about Course Changes • Course changes must be processed by your Guidance Counselor • Core course changes require that an override form be completed (Core=English, Social Studies, Math, Science, and World Language) • Elective changes do not require an override form

  24. What your child should be doing now • Review 2012-2013 Program of Studies and think about classes for next year • Consult with teachers regarding course recommendations for next year • Review the guidance website and seek out your Guidance Counselor with any questions • Prepare for mid-term exams (January 25th, 26th and 27th

  25. Questions?

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