Student Success Plans

at

Newtown High School

Cathy Ostar, Director of School CounselingPeg Ragaini, School to Career Coordinator

• Newtown High School

• The School Counseling Office has been using NavianceNaviance for 7 years

• A comprehensive School Counseling Program with a large classroom component

• We received a generous grant and have a “Guidance Classroom” with 28 student computers

BACKGROUNDBACKGROUND

Guidance Classes• Freshmen -1 class every 8 days, semester 1• Sophomores – 1 class every 8 days, semester 2• Juniors – 1 class every 8 days, 3rd quarter• Seniors – Workshop Wednesday

In ourour classroom – 60 seats, 30 tables and chairs, and28 computer stations.

Naviance = SSP “The Student Success Plan (SSP)

is an individualized student driven plan that will be

developed to address every student’s needs and interests

to help every student

stay connected in school

and to achieve

postsecondary educational and career goals.”

http://www.sde.ct.gov/sde/lib/sde/pdf/ssreform/studentsuccessplan_mission_skills.pdf

Core Components of Effective Student Success Plans

““An effective Student Success Plan is built around three core An effective Student Success Plan is built around three core components:components:

I. Academic Development • Selection of rigorous courses linked to interest, skills and career pathways • Selection of courses for the attainment of education and/or career goals • Progress toward successful completion of Portfolio/Capstone Project • Ongoing support and assessment of progress with mentor/advisor • Provision of timely intervention II. Career Development • Interest and ability inventories • Career exploration activities and elective courses • Postsecondary education and career pathway development III. Social, Emotional and Physical Development • Effective decision-making skills • Empathic interactions and community service • Utilizing supportive resources • Healthy and safe life skills/choices • Broadened awareness of self within a global context “

www.sde.ct.gov

We’re doing that!!I. Academic Development - Selection of rigorous courses linked to interest, skills and career pathways - Selection of courses for the attainment of education and/or career goals

II. Career Development - Interest and ability inventories - Career exploration activities and elective courses - Postsecondary education and career pathway development

III. Social, Emotional and Physical Development - Effective decision-making skills - Empathic interactions and community service - Utilizing supportive resources - Healthy and safe life skills/choices - Broadened awareness of self within a global context

In our classes

Grade 9………….………………. Grade 9………….………………. • Scavenger Hunt• Suicide Prevention/Naviance Sign-on• Fish Video• Truth About Hate• Records and Requirements• Study Skills• Stress/Learning Style• The Principal and you• Career Exploration• Jeopardy• Counselor Transition/Course Planning

Grade 10………..................…Grade 10………..................…• The 5 W’s of CAPT & Naviance• Career Cruising w/ the Career Center • NHS Tips• Course selection "Eternal High” • The Principal and You• What colleges/employers are looking for?• If It’s Mean, Intervene• Building Your Resume & “Your Stand Out

Factor”• Internet Safety• Relationships and Happiness

Grade 11…………………….....Grade 11…………………….....

Personality type indicator with careers and majors

Everything you ever wanted to know about college admissions testing

Building your college list - Finding a college that is right for you

Select classes for senior year & a review of your transcript

The College Essay

Grade 12………………..........Grade 12………………..........

• Let’s Begin!• Where should I apply?• I have everything done but my essay• Connecticut State Schools – the best deal out there• I want to get out of CT • What about my standardized test scores?• DEADLINES!• Let’s Apply!• OK, so now what about $$$ ?• ALUMNI DAY Western CT State University Instant

Decision Day!• FAFSA/NCAA Eligibility • DeStressember• Tell Us What You Need

“Student Success Plan implementation should foster, support, monitor, & document:• Regular mentor/advisor, student and family interaction • Progress in meeting rigorous expectations • 21st Century Skills • Engagement, academic, career, and social/emotional/physical skills

with connection to school/community • Goal setting and related activities for: academic growth, career exploration, and personal, social/emotional and physical growth • Compilation of student best work samples and in a portfolio system

that includes Capstone Experiences • Opportunities for workplace development and demonstration • Written student reflection on personal strengths and areas that need

improvement • Communication between school and parent/guardian, and among

school personnel • Identification of students who need proactive support and intervention • Active, responsible student participation in the plan development and

continued evolution.”www.sde.ct.gov

We’re Going To Do That!

Regular mentor/advisor - student interaction

Compilation of student best work samples that includes Capstone Experiences

Opportunities for workplace development and demonstration

Written student reflection on personal strengths and areas that need improvement

Identification of students who need proactive support and intervention

Through Naviance, of course• Met with specific faculty groups:

– Special Education, Fine and Applied Arts, Department Chairs

• Made our PLC goals public• School wide testing day = DATA!• Invited faculty to process college

recommendations electronically• Faculty meeting presentation• Meet with all departments individually

What’s in NavianceStudent Data - Demographics &contact information

Standardized Test Results: EXPLORE, PLAN, CAPT, PSAT, SAT, ACT, AP scores

Student Resume

Inventory Results:

Learning Styles Inventory

Career Interest Inventory linked to clusters

Do What You Are Personality Inventory

Surveys (goals and reflections)

Journals, Links and Documents

College Searches

The Stars Are Aligned!The Stars Are Aligned!Secondary School ReformSecondary School Reform

Comprehensive School Counseling CurriculumComprehensive School Counseling CurriculumNEASCNEASC

Contact InformationContact InformationCathy Ostar: Cathy Ostar:

ostarc@newtown.k12.ct.usPeg RagainiPeg Ragaini

ragainip@newtown.k12.ct.us