Council Rock High School North

Freshman Seminar:

Introducing your School Counselor

Mission

The school counselor works collaboratively with students, teachers, administrators and parents to support academic, emotional, behavioral and

social development.

*Confidentiality:

Remember…anything said to me stays with me…UNLESS there is a possibility that

you will bring harm to yourself or others, or someone is bringing harm to you.

Reasons to Contact your Counselor

Educational/Career/College planning questions

Academic concerns

Stress management

Study skills

Family issues

Peer relationship issues

How to Meet with Your Counselor

Appointment made by counselor… meetings as needed

Appointment made by student – you can come to the counseling center at any time of day and make an appointment to see me with the counseling center secretary– including Clinic time after school!!!

The Blue Pass!!

If you cannot see your counselor immediately…

Here are some other safe places where confidentialityapplies!

Another Counselor (Counseling Center)

CARES Coordinator (Career Center)

Grade Level Principal (First floor East)

School Social Worker (Career Center)

School Nurse (First floor East)

Counseling Departmental Curriculum

Grade 9

Ninth grade individual parent meetings: All 9th grade parents are invited! (discussion to include course selection for grade 10)

Grade 10

Sophomore Seminar – Intro to Naviance and Career Planning

Course selection

Grade 11

Junior Seminar – College Planning

Course selection

Individual- College and Career planning

Counseling Departmental Curriculum cont.

Grade 12

Summer Communication/Mailing

College Application Boot Camp

Individual meetings:

Transcript Request Authorization

Counseling Departmental Curriculum cont.

School Wide Offerings…

The College Admission Game:

Peter Van Buskirk (Parent Forum)

Financial Aid Night

Program Planning Night

College Fair

College Information night

College Rep Visits (students only)

Course Selection Philosophy…

It is best for a student to elect

the most rigorous schedule possible;

one that matches their goals for the future,

and one in which they can be successful…

Successful: balanced on all levels: academic, extra-curricular, social, emotional,

physical.

Click here to see a handy course selection worksheet!

Transcript Review

Definition and Uses of Transcript

What is on your transcript:

Course title, Final Grades Only, Credits

Weighted Grade Point Average

Absences

LINCS Hours (Pre-Approval Required)

Click Here for a Sample Transcript

Co-Curricular Activities

Student Government

Clubs and Organizations

Athletic Teams

Community Involvement

Community Service

Employment

Council Rock North Co- Curricular Guide

…Please keep in mind – these are deal makers or breakers…

National Honor SocietyTutoring

FREE service to all CR students – two ways:

Library – First come first served

North – Tuesday – 7-9:00 PM

South – Thursday – 7-9:00 PM

Individual – Find application in the counseling center or click here for the private NHS tutor application

NHS – Tutoring Forms

Myths…

The junior year is most important… Wrong… All years are on the transcript… Your Junior year is just the busiest!!!

Colleges will see all my grades…

If I take the PSAT in 10th grade, I do not need to take it in 11th grade….

If I don’t get all A’s in all honors courses, I will not get into college…

Sign up for confidential text reminders!

Please share this information with your parents!!!

This power point is linked on my website!

Please share with your parents, especially those of you are the oldest in your family!