WELCOME TO FROSH PARENT NIGHT

1. WELCOME TO FROSH PARENT NIGHT Drake High Counseling Department We work together toward a common goal of success for all students.

2. PEOPLE YOU SHOULD KNOW • Principal • Liz Seabury • Assistant Principals • Chad Stuart • David Rice • College/Career Specialist • Lisa Neumaier • School to Career Liaison • Greg Davison • Counselors • Kyle Kassebaum • Katie Paulsen • Sheila Souder • Molly Yasuda • Counseling Secretary • Sandy Howard • Jolie Jacobs

3. COUNSELOR RESPONSIBLITIES We provide academic, social and emotional support We ensure enrollment in all graduation requirements. Summary in Instructional Guide on the Drake website. We support student as they make post-secondary plans

4. FROSH YEAR SERVICES Classroom presentations on counselor role, definition of success, getting involved and goal setting Conference with student. Opportunity to get to know student & find out how we can best support her/him Individual meetings at student request - short term personal counseling Parent/student conferences - upon request Referral source - long term counseling, etc.

5. ADDITIONAL SUPPORT SERVICES Bay Area Community Resources Peer Resource & Link Crew After School Tutoring (TBA) Peer Mentors in SLC’s Tutors - Peer and Adult (lists in counseling office) Advisory/Tutorial

6. WHAT MAKES FOR A SUCCESSFUL FROSH YEAR?

7. PARENT RESPONSIBILITIES Over-scheduling & over-doing are common concerns Sit with your child & discuss priorities Say “NO” for them when you know they are overscheduled

8. FROSH PRESENTATION QUESTIONNAIRE My personal strengths Some things I find challenging Things I plan to participate in for a successful freshman year One academic goal I hope to accomplish One personal/social goal I hope to accomplish Some things my counselor should know about me

9. CATCH THE DRAKE SPIRIT!

10. THE FUTURE YEARS • Sophomore Year: • Fall group check in • Course Workshops & Questions • Sophomore Conference in spring semester • Junior Year • Fall group check in • Spring semester conferences for post-high school planning (college/career) • Senior Year • Senior fall check ins • UC/CSU & Common Application Workshops

11. NAVIANCE • Need help with college decisions? • College searches • Career searches • College Admission Information • Scholarship Lists • Course information • Road Trip Nation Look for an email from Lisa Neumaier, College & Career Specialist, with account access information!

12. HOW TO CONTACT YOUR STUDENT’S COUNSELOR • STUDENTS: • Drop in to our office • Leave a note in counselor’s box for appointment or pass • Counselors leave a portion of their day open for student drop-ins & emergencies • PARENTS: • Call or E-mail • Make an appointment. We would like to be prepared and have ample time to address your concerns, so please arrange this in advance.

13. DRAKE HIGH’SCOUNSELING WEBSITE • Drake High Website, Counseling page, for information on: • Upcoming counseling events and programs • After School Academic Workshop • College resources • Overview of counseling services • Check list by grade level for college and career planning

14. CONTACT INFORMATION Student grades/progress: Teacher Student attendance: Millie Heim Athletic eligibility: Patty Parnow/Pete Donoff Transcripts: Registrar E-Mail update: Jackie Hamilton (jhamilton@tamdistrict.org) Discipline: Assistant Principals Phone list provided in Parent News & on Drake website

15. HOME ACCESS CENTERPARENT LOG IN • Go to home.tamdistrict.org • Click on the “account registration” button • Complete and submit the online form • Check your email for account information • Questions? Email homeaccess@tamdistrict.org • Assignment information • Report card grades • Student attendance • Student schedules • Please check individual teacher policies for those teachers not using Home Access for assignment or grade information

16. YOU HAVE QUESTIONS…WE HAVE ANSWERS