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South Lakes H.S. School Counseling Department Advisory Council Meeting. November 9, 2012. Agenda. Introduction Purpose of Advisory Council Goals Freshman Transition. Introduction. Student Services Staff Davina Johnson Director Jeremy Moffitt (A- Bru ) Bill Campbell ( Bry-Ekw )
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South Lakes H.S. School Counseling DepartmentAdvisory Council Meeting November 9, 2012
Agenda • Introduction • Purpose of Advisory Council • Goals • Freshman Transition
Introduction Student Services Staff • Davina Johnson Director • Jeremy Moffitt (A-Bru) • Bill Campbell (Bry-Ekw) • Sue Parrotte (Ela-Har) • Kacey Wells McAleer - Intern • Heather Thomas (Hart-Lan) • Kari Olsen (Lao-Moi) • Madiha Jamil (Mol-Ram) • Tracey Albert (Ran-Sti) • Lauren Crispino (Sto-Z) • Long-Term Sub – Ashlee Nelson • Karen Burke Career Center Specialist Advisory Board Members • Administrators • Teachers • Students • Community Members • Parents • Staff
Advisory Council The advisory council is a group of members who meet twice a year to advise the counseling program. The council should accurately represent the dynamics of the community, as well as include representatives who are affected by the school counseling program.
2012-2013 Strategic Goals • Closing the Achievement Gap: ESOL/High School Completion • Senior Graduation Rate • Increase Parent Communication/Involvement
ESOL Focus • Tutor/Mentor Program • Guidance Lessons: • Study Skills • Leadership • Student Academic Planning • Job & Resume Building Workshop
Senior Information Survey • 1. What is your Post Graduation Plan? • Attend a 2 year college 18.2% (81) • Attend a 4 year college 82.9% (369) • Attend a trade school or career program 0.4% (2) • Enlist in the military 3.1% (14) • Seek Employment 2% (9) • Attend a college preparatory school 0.2% (1) • Take a year off 1.1% (5) • I am not sure at this time 0.4% (2) • Other 3.4% (15) • TOTAL RESPONDED 100% (445)
Senior Information Survey • 2. If you are applying to 4 year colleges, where do you stand in this process: • I have a list of potential schools and am comfortable that I will be accepted to at least one school 66.5% (260) • I have a list of potential schools but who knows if any of them will take me. 23.5% (92) • I know I want to go to college but do not have a clue where I should apply. 11.3% (44) • TOTAL RESPONDED 100% • 3. Are you interested in Pathways? • Yes 48.9% (64) • No 51.1% (67) • TOTAL RESPONDED 100% (131)
Senior Information Survey • 4. I plan on applying early decision/early action. • Yes 59.2% (251) • No 40.8% (173) • TOTAL RESPONDED 100% (424) • 5. Do you plan on applying for financial aid (FAFSA)? • Yes 67% (298) • No 33% (147) • TOTAL RESPONDED 100% (445) • 6. Will you need assistance with the financial aid process? • Yes 71.4% (300) • No 28.6% (120) • TOTAL RESPONDED 100% (420)
Senior Information Survey • 7. Do you plan on applying for scholarships? • Yes 85.6% (381) • No 14.4% (64) • TOTAL RESPONDED 100% (445) • 8. Do you need resources to aid you in the scholarship process? • Yes 79.2% (332) • No 20.8% (87) • TOTAL RESPONDED 100% (419) • 9. Answer only if you checked the box regarding military enlistment above - Which branch of the military are you interested in? • Army 31.6% (6) • Navy 21.1% (4) • Air Force 31.6% (6) • Marines 31.6% (6) • Coast Guard 5.3% (1) • TOTAL RESPONDED 100% (19)
Senior Information Survey • 10. Do you need to be connected with a military recruiter? • Yes 8% (8) • No 92% (92) • TOTAL RESPONDED 100% (100) • 11. Are you being actively recruited as a Division I or II student athlete by an NCAA member institution? • Yes 2.5% (11) • No 97.5% (431) • TOTAL RESPONDED 100% (442)