Paul D. Schreiber

High School9th Grade Parent Evening

Discussion presented by:

Mr. Andrew M. Akapnitis

Director of Guidance PreK-12

Wednesday, September 26th 2018

Overview

Welcome & Introductions

Counseling Office Information

Graduation Requirements

Testing Requirements

Advanced Coursework

Post High Planning

Transition & Getting Involved

Student & Parent Responsibilities

Have a great night!

High School Counseling Department

School Counselors

▪ Ms. Jacobson

▪ Ms. Cerny

▪ Ms. Rafferty

▪ Mr. Gomez

▪ Ms. Linsner

▪ Mr. Lorge

▪ Ms. Ludwig

▪ Mr. Strell

Office Clerical

▪ Ms. Wick

▪ Ms. Hernandez

▪ Ms. Kirmser

▪ Ms. Valeo

Director

▪ Mr. Akapnitis

Your child's assigned Counselor will remain with him/her for the duration of his/her high school experience

High School Counseling Department

Grief and Loss

Decision Making

Drug & Alcohol

Self-Esteem

Anger Management

Family Issues

Diversity

Smoking Cessation

Divorced Families

High School Counseling Department

▪ Focus on the academic and social needs of students

▪ Oversee program planning and scheduling

▪ Anticipate and plan for post-secondary/college options

▪ Share important information with college-bound student-athletes

▪ Share important information for students with special interests

▪ Student Advisement; Course Selection Advisement(spring)

▪ College/Career Planning; Goal Setting; Problem Solving; Graduation

Status Tracking; College Visits; College Applications and Recommendations.

▪ Crisis Intervention as needed; Consultation and Collaboration with Parents,

Teachers, Administrators; Referrals to Outside Agencies; Collaboration with

building support team.

▪ New Student Enrollments; Withdrawals, Academic Placement & Scheduling;

Standardized Test Coordination & Interpretation

▪ Special Programs (Senior Parent Information Night,

Scholarship/Financial Aid, Back to School Night, College Fairs

▪ Students – Stop by the Counseling Center before school, during lunch or

during free periods to sign up for appointments - currently pen-to-paper

calendar (more to come soon!) - If counselor is available then they may

see the student as they come into the office

*** If a student/family emergency arises, please tell our clericals

that you need to see a counselor/administrator ASAP!

▪ Parents – **Preferred Method** Please email your child’s counselor to set

up an appointment. Counselors are available by phone/voicemail

▪ Communication from school

➢ Aspen emails

➢ Blackboard Connect

➢ Website

➢ School Calendar

➢ Social Media

➢ HSA

➢ Principal Newsletter

➢ Freshman Remind App

➢ US Mail option

Graduation Credit Requirements = 22.5

Regents Diploma

▪ English 4 Credits

▪ History 4 Credits

▪ Math 3 Credits

▪ Science 3 Credits

▪ LOTE 1 Credit

▪ Health 1 Credit

▪ Phys. Ed 2 Credits

▪ The Arts 1 Credit

▪ Electives 3.5 Credits

▪ Total 22.5 Credits

Adv. Regents Diploma

▪ English 4 Credits

▪ History 4 Credits

▪ Math 3 Credits

▪ Science 3 Credits

▪ LOTE 3 Credits

▪ Health 1 Credit

▪ Phys. Ed 2 Credits

▪ The Arts 1 Credit

▪ Electives 1.5 Credits

▪ Total 22.5 Credits

5 Unit Sequence in…

▪ Art

▪ Music

▪ Technology

▪ Business

▪ CTE

▪ Interdisciplinary

World Language Substitution

Regents Diploma

▪ English

▪ Global History

▪ US History

▪ Mathematics (CC Alg 1)

▪ Science

▪ Cumulative average of 90 or higher on the 5 regents exams earns the honors designation.

Adv. Regents Diploma

▪ English

▪ Global History

▪ US History

▪ Mathematics (CC Alg1, Geometry & Alg2)

▪ Science (Biology & Chem. or Physics or Earth Science)

▪ LOTE FLACS B local exam (Sp., Lat., It., Fr.)

▪ Cumulative average of 90 or higher on the 8 regents exams earns the honors designation.

Regents Exam Requirements

Promotion Policy

5 credits= 10th grade promotion

10 credits= 11th grade promotion

Scheduled to Graduate= 12th grade promotion

22.5 credits= GRADUATION!

Honors / AP CourseworkStudents and parents are provided with recommendations from teachers

regarding the choice of selective Honors and Advanced Placement courses at

Schreiber High School. In most cases, recommendations of teachers are

honored due to their knowledge of a student’s strengths and weaknesses. In

the case of Honors Biology, AP European History, and the research courses,

placement examinations are used to determine student eligibility in these

courses.

Waiver Procedure: In some cases, however, students may wish to challenge

an honors or Advanced Placement course that is not recommended by the

teacher. Upon requesting a waiver into an Honors or Advanced Placement

course, parents and students will need to discuss this decision with the

school counselor and to review the process for completing a waiver form.

The waiver form is a formal notice that the parent approves the student

taking the honors or Advanced Placement course in question. Under these

circumstances, it would be understood that the student was taking the

honors or Advanced Placement course against the recommendation of the

teacher. In addition, the family should consult with the current teacher and

department chair regarding the rigor of the course and course expectations

before submitting the waiver form.

Honors / AP Coursework (con’t)

Entering Freshman (Honors Biology and Math 9 Honors): The selection

process for Honors Biology is different than the other course selections.

Student placement is assessed using multiple criteria and an examination

score on a qualifying test. In the event a student did not meet the

qualifying standard to be placed in the Honors Biology and wishes to waive

into this course.

Students registered in Advanced Placement courses must take the College

Board examination in May of the school year. Failure to take this exam will

result in the course losing its AP designation and AP grade weighting if

applicable.

Exception: Students may not waive into any research course or AP English

Language and Composition.

As a Freshman, be sure to-

https://www.portnet.org/Page/699

▪ In the second semester of junior year, students who have a cumulative grade

point average of 3.75 will receive a letter in the mail telling them that they

qualify for admittance into National Honor Society. In the letter, students will

learn of a meeting where they can pick up an application to be considered.

The packet will be due back at another short meeting within two weeks.

National Honor Society requires the following requirements for admittance:

✓ 3.75 grade point average by the second semester of junior year

✓ Leadership Activities

✓ Community Service

✓ Work Experience

✓ Schreiber Activities (including clubs, or sports)

▪ Schreiber's chapter of National Honor Society is responsible for running

the district's student-tutor program, as well as the Schreiber HS mentoring

program. In addition, National Honor Society takes part in charities and

service within Schreiber and the greater community.

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▪ Health 9 (Paul D. Schreiber requirement)

▪ Scheduling Process (requests vs. reality)

▪ Honors Projects (9th and 10th grade ELA & History)

▪ Academic Honor Societies

▪ Be proactive

▪ Research – 3 year commitment (Math, Science, Social-science) – Info in the

winter

▪ Subject tests

As a Freshman, be sure to-

▪ Communication is key---School~Student~Parent

▪ Helping students advocate for themselves

– Set goals and broaden experiences

– Document high levels of success

– Learn to budget time

– Encourage student to utilize resources in the building:

Extra help, peer-tutoring, free time

▪ Meet with students in classroom to introduce Naviance Student

▪ Clubs and activities

▪ Curriculum choices

A CAPPELLA CHOIR

ART HONOR SOCIETY*

CHESS CLUB

CHRISTIAN GROUP (JAM)

CLASS ADVISOR - 9TH

CLASS ADVISOR - 10TH

CLASS ADVISOR - 11TH

CLASS ADVISOR - 12TH

CODING CLUB

DEBATE TEAM*

DRAMA WORKSHOP

NATIONAL ENGLISH HONOR

SOCIETY*

FOREIGN LANG HONOR SOC*

FUTURE BUSINESS LEADERS

OF AMERICA

GAY/STRAIGHT ALLIANCE

HUMAN RELATIONS

iCULTURE Club

INTERNATIONAL HOMEWORK

JAZZ BAND*

KEY CLUB

LATIN CLUB

LETTER CLUB*

LIGHTING & SOUND CLUB

MATHLETES

MOCK TRIAL

MODEL CONGRESS/UN

MU ALPHA THETA

NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY*

NATURAL HELPERS*

PAINTING CLUB

PEER HELPERS*

PHOTO

RADIO CLUB

RELAY FOR A CURE

ROBOTICS CLUB

S.A.D.D./SUBSTANCE ABUSE

SCHREIBER ACADEMICS*

SCHREIBER TIMES

(NEWSPAPER)

SCIENCE HONOR SOCIETY*

SCIENCE OLYMPIAD

SOCIAL STUDIES HONOR

SOCIETY*

STUDENT COUNCIL

TREEHUGGERS CLUB

TRI-M MUSIC SOCIETY*

TV/VIDEO PRODUCTION

YEARBOOK (PORT LIGHT)

Fall

Football

Cheerleading

Boys and Girls Soccer

Boys and Girls Volleyball

Field Hockey

Cross Country

Girls Swimming and Diving

Girls Tennis

Winter

Wrestling and Cheerleading

Boys Swimming and Diving

Gymnastics

Boys and Girls Winter

Track

Boys and Girls Bowling

Boys and Girls Basketball

Spring

Boys and Girls Lacrosse

Baseball

Softball

Boys and Girls Track and

Field

Boys Tennis

Boys Golf

Girls Badminton

As a Freshman, be sure to-

https://student.naviance.com/schreiber

▪ Students registered at the end of Freshman Groups

▪ Please encourage your children to log on right away

▪ Update activity resumes

▪ Use as a resource for college/career

▪ Career Interest Inventory

▪ Learning Styles Inventory

▪ College search and stats

▪ More use in 10th and 11th grades with the school counselors

▪ Emails to keep you informed of upcoming deadlines and events

▪ Eventual submission of college application materials (grade 12)

College Admissions:

What do colleges look for?

GPA – Typically average in academic core on a 4.0 scale (Most colleges & universities will take into account the following areas: English, Math, Science, Social Studies, and World Language)

Course Selection (rigor; difficulty level) – Selective colleges are looking at the strength or rigor of courses throughout high school – Show progression

Test Scores (SAT and/or ACT)- Plan taking twice during 11th grade year

Extracurricular Activities – Leadership and participation in clubs, service organizations and sports can be particularly important to colleges

College Application Essays – Required essays on the college application are important because they demonstrate writing ability and give the college more information about the student.

Letters of Recommendation -Usually two letters from teachers and one from counselor is needed

Resumes – Contains academic info., honors & awards, extracurricular activities, work/volunteer experience, etc.

As a Freshman, be sure to-

https://web3.ncaa.org/ecwr3/

▪ Start planning now!

▪ Tell student’s to work hard to get the best grades possible.

▪ Take classes that match NCAA List of Approved Core Courses. The NCAA

Eligibility Center will only use approved core courses to certify initial

eligibility.

▪ Student’s should access and print NCAA List of Approved Core Courses at

www.eligibilitycenter.org under the “resource” tab.

As a Freshman, be sure to-

◼ Establish a solid rapport with your teachers

◼ Get to know your Assistant Principal

◼ Get to know your counselor, let your counselor get to know you.

◼ Know your rights and responsibilities (Handbook)

◼ Know graduation requirements

◼ Learn the building

◼ Have a challenging schedule (Honors Options/Research)

◼ Select electives that interest you

◼ Choose activities that interest you

◼ Manage your time wisely: Do not overextend yourself

◼ Listen to the announcements/Read the tv screens

◼ Begin thinking about your plans after high school

◼ Start compiling your extracurricular resume (Explore Naviance)

◼ Be a kid and enjoy your freshman year.

◼ Become familiar with the student/parent portal

…You will notice you have less! ☺

▪ Open communication with EVERYONE.

▪ Get involved

▪ Use the portal and e-mails

▪ Get used to BlackBoard Connect

▪ GRADUALLY LET STUDENTS TAKE OVER-

FOSTER MORE INDEPENDENCE

▪ ENCOURAGE TO DO THE BEST THEY CAN

Questions?

Your child’s Counselor is here to help you and your child throughout high school and looks forward to getting to know you over the next four years!