Welcome, Students! Overview Guidance Department StaffGuidance Department Staff Role of School CounselorRole of School Counselor Why High School?Why High School? GraduationGraduation Postsecondary Planning and PreparationPostsecondary Planning and Preparation Tips for SuccessTips for Success Upcoming EventsUpcoming Events Guidance Department Staff Ms. Lindsey LakeMs. Lindsey Lake High School Counselor Mrs. Doris WolthuisMrs. Doris Wolthuis Guidance Secretary Ms. Chelsie TaylorMs. Chelsie Taylor College Advisor Role of School Counselor My goal is to understand, encourage, facilitate, and advocate to support the well-being of all students.My goal is to understand, encourage, facilitate, and advocate to support the well-being of all students. I Can Help You: Select classes Assess course and credit requirements Develop academic and postsecondary goals Navigate the college planning and application process Problem-solve personal and social issues Connect with outside resources I Cannot: Provide long-term counseling or in-depth psychotherapyProvide long-term counseling or in-depth psychotherapy Promise confidentiality on all matters: On your behalf, I also work closely with staff, teachers, parents, and community organizationsPromise confidentiality on all matters: On your behalf, I also work closely with staff, teachers, parents, and community organizations Why High School? Knowledge and Skill DevelopmentKnowledge and Skill Development Postsecondary Planning and PreparationPostsecondary Planning and Preparation Personal GrowthPersonal Growth Creating Goals and Values Recognizing Strengths and Areas for Improvement Learning How to Be Effective Social LifeSocial Life Relationships FamilyFamily PeersPeers Staff/CommunityStaff/Community Extracurricular Activities ClubsClubs SportsSports Volunteer WorkVolunteer Work Graduation All Postsecondary Options Begin with a High School Diploma.All Postsecondary Options Begin with a High School Diploma. Graduation RequirementsGraduation Requirements 28 Credits Available (7 per year x 4 years) 26 Credits Required (2 credit cushion) 18 Mandatory (Required by the State of Michigan)18 Mandatory (Required by the State of Michigan) 8 Elective (including Dual Enrollment/EFE/EFA)8 Elective (including Dual Enrollment/EFE/EFA) Must Attend Full-Time for 4 Years YOU NEED TO KNOW AND MONITOR YOUR CREDIT STATUS! Postsecondary Planning and Preparation Postsecondary OptionsPostsecondary Options Community College/Four-Year University Employment Military Trade School Apprenticeship Americorps Postsecondary Planning and Preparation Postsecondary PlanningPostsecondary Planning Skill/Interest Inventories Research Recruiters/Representatives Campus Visits Job Shadows Check GA High School Guidance Webpage for Documents, Links, and Events. Postsecondary Planning and Preparation Postsecondary PreparationPostsecondary Preparation Colleges and Employers will Consider the Following: Knowledge and Skill DevelopmentKnowledge and Skill Development Rigor of High School Courses Grades/GPA Personal GrowthPersonal Growth Personal Essay Social LifeSocial Life Letters of Recommendation Extracurricular Activities Tips for Success BalanceBalance OrganizationOrganization Study HabitsStudy Habits Tips for Success BalanceBalance Time Management Prioritization ValuesValues GoalsGoals Overall Well-Being Tips for Success OrganizationOrganization Physically Binders, Notebooks, and FoldersBinders, Notebooks, and Folders Reducing Clutter and Keeping TidyReducing Clutter and Keeping Tidy Home/Car Locker/Backpack Mentally Planners and ChecklistsPlanners and Checklists FIND WHAT WORKS FOR YOU! Tips for Success Study HabitsStudy Habits Be Present PhysicallyPhysically MentallyMentally Understand Directions Ask for ClarificationAsk for Clarification Complete Homework ReadRead Review/PracticeReview/Practice Turn-in ALL Assignments on TimeTurn-in ALL Assignments on Time Monitor Grades Ask for Help Upcoming Events Lets Have a Great Year!