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Council Rock High School North

Council Rock High School North. Freshman Seminar. Introducing the School Counselor. Services Provided The school counselor works collaboratively with students, teachers, administrators and parents to support academic, emotional, behavioral and social development.

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Council Rock High School North

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  1. Council Rock High School North Freshman Seminar

  2. Introducing the School Counselor Services Provided The school counselor works collaboratively with students, teachers, administrators and parents to support academic, emotional, behavioral and social development.

  3. Introducing the School Counselor Reasons to Contact • Educational and career planning • Academic concerns • Stress management • Study skills • Family issues • Peer relationship issues

  4. Introducing the School Counselor *Confidentiality: Remember…anything said to me stays with me…UNLESS there is a possibility that you will bring harm to yourself or others, or someone is bringing harm to you.

  5. Introducing the School Counselor How and when to meet with your counselor • Appointment made by counselor -Teacher referral -Parent referral -Student referral -Review of records • Appointment made by student – you can come to the counseling center at any time of day and make an appointment – including Clinic time!!!

  6. The Blue Pass!!

  7. Other Safe Places • Another Counselor • CARES Coordinator (Career Center) • Grade Level Principal (Second Floor West) • School Social Worker (Career Center) • School Nurse (Front Hallway East) * Also bound by Confidentiality

  8. Counselor Student Relationship Grade 9 • Today’s meeting – Introduction • Naviance/Family Connection • Ninth grade parent meetings (will include course selection discussion) • Meetings as needed

  9. Counselor Student Relationship Grade 10 • Sophomore seminar – Career Planning • Course selection • Meetings as needed

  10. Counselor Student Relationship Grade 11 • Junior Seminar – College Planning • Course selection • Individual- College and Career planning • Meetings as needed

  11. Counselor Student Relationship Grade 12 • Group Seminar: College Application Process • Individual meetings: Transcript Requests • Meetings as needed: Graduation status

  12. Meetings As Needed… A referral may come from a parent, teacher, administrator, myself, or even be a self referral Contact Information Emergency – Counseling Secretaries at 215.944.1317 or 1318

  13. Focus on the Future… The College Admission Game: Peter Van Buskirk (Parent Forum) Financial Aid Night Program Planning Night College Fair College Information night College Rep Visits (students only)

  14. My Course Selection Philosophy It is best for a student to elect: the most rigorous schedule possible, one that matches their goals for the future, and one in which they can be successful… Successful: My definition:– balanced on all levels: academic, extra-curricular, social, emotional, physical.

  15. Transcript Review • Uses of Transcript • What is on your transcript: • Final Grades Only • Weighted Grade Point Average • Absences • LINCS Hours (Pre-Approval Required) Sample Transcript

  16. Co-Curricular Activities • Student Government • Clubs and Organizations • Athletic Teams • Community Involvement • Community Service • Employment Council Rock North Co- Curricular Guide …Please keep in mind – these are deal makers or breakers…

  17. National Honor Society Tutoring FREE service to all CR students – two ways: Library – First come first served • North – Tuesday – 7-9:00 PM • South – Thursday – 7-9:00 PM Individual – Find application in the counseling center or Tutoring Form

  18. NHS – Tutoring Forms

  19. NavianceFamily Connection • 9th Grade Responsibilities: • Main focus – About Me Tabs • Maintain profile information • Begin resume building (literally and figuratively) • Start and maintain a game plan https://connection.naviance.com/family-connection/auth/login/?hsid=crnorth

  20. Myths… • The junior year is most important… Wrong… All years are on the transcript… Your Junior year is just the busiest!!! • Colleges will see all my grades… • If I take the PSAT in 10th grade, I do not need to take it in 11th grade…. • If I don’t get all A’s in all honors courses, I will not get into college…

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