9TH GRADE PRESENTATION

Renea P. ColeyProfessional School Counselor

King’s Fork High School

Overview

Guidance Services Promotion Policy Components of an Independent Learner Group Activity

The Guidance DepartmentMrs. Harris, Secretary, Mrs. Coley, Mrs. Eberwine, Mr. Baxter,

Mrs. Dickens, Mrs. JerlinA-D Mrs. Eberwine E-L Mrs. Coley M-S Mr. Baxter T-Z Mrs. Jerlin

Attendance Notes

Turn your notes in as soon as you return. You have 5 days to make up missing assignments from excused absences.

If you will be absent more than 3 days, ask your counselor to request make up work in advance.

Reasons to see your counselor

•To discuss problems•Career planning•College planning•Scheduling issues•For information on:

• Summer programs• Governor’s School• Scholarships• SAT’s/ACT’s• Transcripts

Attendance Notes

Turn your notes in as soon as you return. You have 5 days to make up missing assignments from excused absences.

If you will be absent more than 3 days, ask your counselor to request make up work in advance.

Promotion Policy

In order to be promoted to the 10th grade you must: Have at least 5 credits Including English 9 Including a math credit Have at least 1 verified SOL credit (pass the

class and the SOL) World History Earth Science Algebra I/Geometry

Independent Learner

What is an independent learner? “An independent learner is someone who has

found out enough about their subject requirements and their lecturers’ expectations so that they can plan their study effectively. It doesn’t mean you can’t ask for help or that you are expected to know what to do the whole time. It does mean that you can draw on criteria for your decision-making, like how much reading you should do for a topic; what questions to ask; whether to spend another hour studying before bed.”

2009 Monash University

Key Aspects of An Independent Learner

Plans Their Study Organizes their time Comes to class prepared Balances studying and other activities

Asks for Help Communicates by asking questions/good listener Seeks help from teachers, counselors, parents, etc.

Decision-Making Makes responsible decisions about learning

Knowing the Teacher’s Expectations Study guides Rubrics Clearly stated objectives

Independent Learners

Make good grades Are leaders in the school and community Have good work ethics Have a good rapport with teachers and

peers Effectively participates in society Are life-long learners Set achievable goals

Group Activity

You will be divided into small groups Your task: to describe the elements of an

Independent Learner Write it out Draw it Act it Be creative

Present your results