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Port Chester High School Guidance Department. 9 th Grade Parent Presentation. MEET THE COUNSELORS. Denise Bonilla C, D, E, V 934-7963. Andrea Davis G-L 934-7961. Juan Sanchez A, B, F 934-7962. Marta Sandoval M-P, 934-7959. Stacey Wolff Q-U, X-Z, 934-7960. Maria Somers
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Port Chester High SchoolGuidance Department 9th Grade Parent Presentation
MEET THE COUNSELORS Denise Bonilla C, D, E, V 934-7963 Andrea Davis G-L 934-7961 Juan Sanchez A, B, F 934-7962 Marta Sandoval M-P, 934-7959 Stacey Wolff Q-U, X-Z, 934-7960 Maria Somers ESL, 934-8018
The Guidance Office High School counselors focus on: • Academic • Personal/social/emotional • College & careers The counselor keeps your child all four years.
INTRODUCTION This evening we will share with you information to help your child successfully navigate the 9th grade and beyond. Sit back, relax, and please hold your questions until the end of the presentation.
How to Be a Successful High School Student • Course Rigor and Grades • Character
How to Be a Successful High School Student • Course Rigor and Grades • What is a Transcript? • What is on a Transcript? • Why is a Transcript Important?
How to Be a Successful High School Student • Character Matters • Establish Positive Relationships • Extracurricular Participation • Community Service • Leadership Roles • Work Experience
High School: A New Beginning • Be on Time • Be Organized • Get into a Routine • Use your Agenda Book for Assignments • Check Teacher Webpages and Family Access • Keep Up with Your Work • Get Help Immediately • See your Counselor
New York State Graduation Requirements All students are required to complete a minimum of 22 credits for graduation. 4 English 2 Physical Education 4 Social Studies 1 Art/Music 3 Science ½ Health 3 Mathematics 3½ Other 1 Foreign Language
Minimum Exams Required for a Regents Diploma Science Math Global History U.S. History English
Exams Required for an Advanced Regents Diploma • 2 Sciences with labs • Living Environment, Earth Science, Chemistry, and/or Physics • 3 Maths • Algebra, Geometry, and Algebra 2/Trigonometry • Global History • U.S. History • English • Foreign Language • 3 years of Foreign Language
List of Support Services • Extra Help Time (2:46 – 3:05) • Family Services of Westchester (FSW) • School Based Health Center • Guidance Counselors • Assistant Principals • School Psychologist • Nurse • Teachers
How to Make an Appointment • Student Appointment - students can see their counselor to schedule an appointment. • Parent Appointment - Please call our Guidance Department Secretaries at 934-7964 or 7965 to schedule an appointment with a counselor. - The best way to communicate directly with your child’s teacher is via email. - If you wish to meet with your child’s assistant principal please call (914) 934-7952.
Home Access Center(HAC) • Live grade book for some classes. • View student attendance.
GOALS 4-year plan • Study habits • Organizational skills • Prioritizing • Involvement Post-graduation plan • What’s next after high school?
NAVIANCE • Naviance is a web-based tool to assist students in the career and college exploration process • Effective way for counselors, teachers, and parents to monitor and coach students toward their goals • Freshmen will be introduced to Navianceduring the Spring.
NCAA CLEARINGHOUSE Requirements for Eligibility to Participate in Division 1 and 2 Athletics: Complete Core Course Requirements Meet SAT or ACT Minimum Scores
Steps You Should Be Taking Now To Get You On The Right Track • Do your schoolwork • Don’t procrastinate • Reach out for help if necessary • Accept responsibility for your actions • Involve your family • Look for a mentor
More Steps You Should Be Taking Now To Get You On The Right Track • Get involved and stay involved • Ask questions and learn about life after high school • Confront personal roadblocks and challenges • Establish and maintain good relationships with teachers, coaches, counselors, and administrators
THANK YOU! On behalf of the Guidance Department, we wish you the best throughout your high school years. GOOD LUCK!