PRESENTERS:DREW EDER, COUNSELOR

ALIZA GILBERT, COLLEGE COUNSELORJENNIFER GINOPOLIS, COUNSELOR

HOLLY SIEGEL, COUNSELOR

Anticipating Future Planning: Making the Most of High School

Counselors- What do we do?

oAcademic planningoAssistance with personal mattersoSupport for four years o student advocateo confidentiality

oTransition planning - entering and exiting high school (post-high school planning)

oLetters of recommendation, references for studentoOffice location A221 and how to contact us

This Year with Freshman

o Counselor Pairings with PEo Group lessons in PE Classes- academic Advisingo Individual meetings through this week- get-to-know-

you, Sophomore planning, goal-settingo Quarterly lessonso February- soph. course selections check-in

School Supports

oCounseloroDrop-In CenteroDeans’ Office/Police LiaisonoAcademic Supports: Teachers, TLC, Homework Club,

Study Hall, Resource Periods oCoaches, Club Sponsors, Case ManagersoCRC

CND EDITS Courses

English

Math

Science

Social Studies

World Language

Fine Arts

Applied Arts

Health

P.E.

Traffic Safety

Consumer Ed

TOTAL CREDITS

8

6

4

4

0

1

1

1

7Non Credit Req.

Non Credit Req.

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HPHS Requirements by Semester

HPHS Graduation Requirements vs. College/University Admission Requirements

Most Colleges Highly Selective CommunityHPHS & Universities Schools

Colleges

English 4 Years 4 Years 4 Years 4 Years

Math 3 Years 3-4 Years 4 Years 2 Years

Science 2 Year 3 Years 4 Years 1-2 Years

Soc. Science 2 Years 3 Years 4 Years 2 Years

Foreign Lang. None 2 Years* 4 Years None

Fine Arts One year of same Fine Art for California state schools

Andersen Article

oScott Anderson – Senior Director of Policy for the Common Application

o College Admissions / Counseling experience at:o Vassar Collegeo Cornell Universityo University of Vermonto Mercersburg Academy (PA)o Director of College Guidance at St. George’s Independent School

(TN)

Andersen Article

o “The best way to earn the job that you want is to be great at the job you currently have.”

o Developmental stages of adolescence are important to consider

o 14 year olds aren’t SUPPOSED to be motivated by college

o Potentially unhealthy to rush children through stages of their life

o Choices they make today influence opportunities available in the future

Andersen Article

o Find something you enjoy doing and then keep doing it.

o If a teacher gives you advice, take it.

o Take some risks.

o Don't let your strengths limit you.

o Ask questions.

Academics

o Take classes that interest and challenge youo Academic classes matter mosto Is it better to take a challenging course and get a B or C or

is it better to take an easier course and get an A?o Success and Balance

o Build relationships with teachers

Extra-curricular activities(in/out of school)

o Explore a variety of activities (Breadth)o Narrow down activities and commit to them (Depth)o Take a leadership role

o Positional leaders vs member leaders

Timeline – Grades 9 and 10

Focus on academics and extra curricular activities Summer plans Naviance (grade 10) Get to know your counselor

Timeline - Grades 11 and 12

Grade 11o Self assessmento College entrance testingo Meet with college counseloro Develop a list o Research collegeso Summer plans

Grade 12o Apply to collegeso Apply for financial aid and scholarshipso Choose a collegeo Graduate

Be Smart About Social Media

o Use appropriate email addresseso Check your digital trail and keep it cleano Restrict who can search for you and contact you on Facebooko Keep your profile photo appropriateo Remove past postso Control tagging o Filter your Friends networko “Protect your Tweets” or change your Twitter nameo Think before you post

Utilizing Outside Resources

o HPHS offers a myriad of services:o Assistance with developing college list and assessing chances for

admissiono Application and essay supporto Mock interviewso Financial aid and scholarship information

o Think about student/family needs versus services providedo Research their training and experience in college counselingo Outside parties cannot communicate with colleges due to federal privacy

lawso Understand that outside individuals are not versed in the HP curriculum o No one can get a student into college except the student him/herselfo We encourage collaboration and communication

Parent Panel

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