Welcome Ironmen Class of 2020

NCHS School Counselors:

Addie Ince A-Di

Ryan Short Dj-Joh

Karrin Hawkins Joi-Ng

Kristi White Nh-Sm

Joan Fee Sn-Z and ELLs

Laurie Beyer Admin. Asst.

Career Cruising: www.careercruising.com

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Individual Learning PlansStarted in 7th Grade

Introduced to CareerCruising.com

Goal Setting Activities

Career Clusters Activities & Research

Course Selection

Interest Inventory

Individual Learning PlansContinued at NCHS

Learning Styles

Career Exploration

Course Selection and Planning

Activities and Interest Documentation

College Readiness Planning

School Search

Course Selectionusing CareerCruising.com

Requirements shaded

Elective courses below requirements

Training at middle school

Study Hall or Class ~ Questions to Ask

• I struggle to complete homework at home

• Jobs/Activities after school fill my time

• I need to access teachers/tutors for help

• I currently have D’s/F’s

• I am interested in selective colleges

• I want to be academically competitive

• I want to take multiple electives

Take a Study Hall? Take a 7th Class?

What drives a School Counselor crazy

●Freshman students failing classes

●Enrolling in 7 classes to recover credits

●Failing 2 classes in a semester

●Re-enrolling in 7 classes to recover credits

●Failing 2 classes in a semester

●Re-enrolling in 7 classes to recover credits

●Failing…

Eliminate Counselor Insanity: Take a study hall if you need one!

Example of 2 Schedules

A credit can only be earned for a grade of D or higher.

Electives

AGRICULTURE

• Introduction to Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources (1)

ART

• Contemporary Crafts (1/2)

• Commercial Art I (1/2)

• Commercial Art II (1/2)

• Drawing & Painting I (1/2)

• Drawing & Painting II (1/2)

• Ceramics & Sculpture I (1/2)

• Ceramics & Sculpture II (1/2)

Electives

BUSINESS

• Introduction to Business (1)

• Computer Applications 1 (1/2)

• Computer Applications 2 (1/2)

• Office Keyboarding Apps (1)

• FAMILY & CONSUMER SCIENCE

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• Culinary Arts (1/2)

• Food For Thought (1/2)

• Fashion 1 (1/2)

• Fashion 2 (1/2)

• Lifestyle Management (1)

Electives

FOREIGN LANGUAGE

• French I (1)

• French II (1)

• German I (1)

• Spanish I (1)

• Spanish II (1)

• Spanish for Heritage Speakers (1)

• MATH ELECTIVES

• Exploring Computer Science (1/2)

• Introduction to Computer Programing (1/2)

Electives

MUSIC

• Vocal Music (1)

• Orchestra (1)

• Band (1)

• Specific course determined by audition.

TECHNOLOGY

• Technology Concepts (1/2 or 1)

• Materials Application & Processing (1/2 or 1)

• Introduction to Engineering Design (1)

• Animation & Rendering (1/2 or 1)

Some Freshmen Students Don’t Understand….

The Answer is “NO”…even for Parents

Even though I fail 5

classes, I’ll be a

sophomore next

year, right?

Can I have study hall 1st or 8th hour??  This would really help me in a sport that I have to leave early for.

I don’t like my English

class. Can I drop it?

Can I flip my

English and math

hours?

Will you change

my teacher to

Ms. Carter?

Will you move me from Honors to regular Biology right now?

OMGoodness, I’m getting a B!

I got bad grades. Can I start my GPA over?

I don’t like to swim and do not want to take it. Can I take a different PE?

We love to say “YES!”

•We are helpers.•We know your children.•We want them to be successful.• Even though we might say “no”, we might say “yes”!• Encourage your child to see us! • Call us!

Transition from MS to HS

• Ask your child questions

• Know their friends

• Support their interests

• Attend school events• P/T Conferences• Open House• Student Events

• Freshman Homeroom• Counselor visits

• Join clubs/teams

• Academic Support Center (ASC)

• Communicate

• Attend school events

• Meet new people

Home School

Communication is KEY!

School ~ Teachers ~ Counselors ~ Online

Questions?