Welcome to 8th Grade Information Night: The High School Journey Begins!

1. Welcome to 8th Grade Information Night The High School Journey Begins!

2. Hudson City Schools Our Vision ...is to empower students to achieve uncharted levels of success.

3. HHS Department of Guidance and Counseling We EMBRACE that vision! We are passionate about what we do.

4. Who makes up the Department of Guidance and Counseling? A-Cla Mrs. Cori Melling Cle-Hai Mrs. Judy MontecalvoHaj-Lom Miss Jill Okey Lon-Pa Mrs. Nicole Carmichael Pe-So Mrs. Jen ChadimaSp-Z Ms. Shelley Laudato Social Worker Mrs. Julie Schultz Student Assistance Mrs. Jen Chadima Program Coordinator

5. Who are the Administrators? Principal Mr. Brian Wilch Freshmen Mrs. Natalie Wininger (12th P-Z) Sophomores Ms. Maureen Gorsuch (12th Han-O) Juniors Mr. Bryan Bedford (12th A-Ham)

6. How do we accomplish our vision? Guidance offers many resources to students, primarily through classroom guidance. Wealth of information: • Professional knowledge • Family Connection by Naviance • HHS Guidance website • Outstanding Website Resources • Advice from our governing bodies: state & national

7. 9th grade • Freshmen Orientation: Wed., August 12, 2015 • Freshmen Mentoring Program • Adjustment to high school • Classroom Guidance • Career Assessment: Naviance, EXPLORE, and more • Community First Career Panels/Intern for a Day • 9th Grade Information Night for students & parents

8. 10th grade and beyond • Career Exploration • Six District Compact College Tech Prep • Community First Career Panels/Intern for a Day • Curriculum Offerings/Scheduling • Grade level scheduling seminars

9. 10th grade and beyond • Parent & Student Nights • Held for each grade level • Classroom Guidance • Investigating career interests, college searches, resume building • PSAT, ACT, SAT information and interpretation • Career Interests Inventories linked to Career Clusters and College Majors through Naviance • Junior and Senior Workshops aimed at college process

10. Your High School Journey Begins !

11. How does a student know what classes to take? Parent Night: Feb. 9th Classroom Scheduling Seminars:Feb 6th Recommendation from teachers Online Registration from home Student Curriculum Guide

12. What is a Typical Freshman Load? (seven classes maximum, six classes minimum) • English 9/Honors English 9 • Algebra 1/Geometry/Algebra 2/Honors Algebra 2 • US History/Honors US History/AP US/ AP European History • Physical Science/Biology/Honors Biology • Foundations of PE(sem.) and Health (sem.) • Pick Two: World Lang./Band/Choir/Orchestra/Elective/StudyHall Limits for students who have failed an 8th grade class

14. What Do Colleges Prefer? • Minimum Recommended College Prep Load: • 4 English • 4 Math (Algebra 1 and beyond) • 3 Science • 3 Social Studies • 2 World Language (recommend 3) • 1 Visual/Performing Arts

15. What should struggling students do ? ASK! Talk with teacher! Visit the Math Lab Visit the Writing Clinic Utilize ARC (Academic Resource Center) Utilize AST (After School Tutoring) Private Tutor list on Hudson website

16. How do students meet with their counselor? • Schedule time with secretaries during study hall or lunch time • Come in on Friday (walk-in day) during study hall or lunch • Explorer Period (walk-in) • Email counselor if trouble scheduling time • Come in immediately in case of emergency and tell secretary it is “urgent” • Leave counselor a Blue Note

17. What Guidance Information Tools are Available? Family Connection by Naviance Guidance Website Classroom Guidance Programs Evening Programs for Parents & Students SunGard Home Access Center (HAC) BlackBoard/E-mails

19. Family Connection by Naviance • Colleges: • College search • Admission information/requirements • Build list of colleges to apply to, request teacher recommendations • Careers: • Interest Inventories to match you to careers • Learn about Career Areas and Options • About Me: • Create a Resume • Set goals • Track Involvement & Academic Credentials • My Planner: • Search Tasks and To Do List Items for yourself • Plan ahead

20. Are there other academic opportunities for students? • College Tech Prep Initiative Programs • 25+ programs available for Juniors & Seniors • Students visit in 10th grade • These programs may be taken with a college prep curriculum • College Credit Plus • Dual Credit at University of Akron, Kent State University, Cuyahoga Community College • Typically taken Junior & Senior Year • For more information, attend mandatory CCP info night Monday, February 23rd at 7:00 PM in room C212

21. What are some activities available to students? • Men’s/Women’s Sports: • Hudson offers 24 teams • Some have cuts, some do not • 8th grade students: • Informational meetings for Fall Sports at Middle School this Spring • Hudson High School offers a wide variety of extracurricular opportunities • Students will learn about these activities during August orientation

22. What does a student need to be academically eligible for sports? • Fall athletes: • Freshmen must have passing grades in 5 classes • (P.E. does not count) • Eligibility is based on grades from the quarter preceding the season • Summer School grades may not be used • Students must have over a 2.0 gpa for the quarter • 1.2 to 2.0 requires a study table • An “F” in any class requires a study table

23. How does the daily schedule work? • Students have seven 50 minute periods for classes and ½ hour lunch • Periods around the lunch time are shortened and combined to form one full period (i.e.-a student may have 4/5 period class (30 min. + 20 min. = 50 min) • Therefore, we show a 10 period day

24. What are some factors parents should consider? Honor your child’s gifts, strengths, and passions Students should be challenged but not overwhelmed Encourage your child to get involved in school activities

25. Some thoughts on the profile of a successful student...

26. Thank you for attending this evening’s program.

27. Empower students to achieve uncharted levels of success.