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Freshman year and beyond. CHS Counselors. Counselors. Emry : A-E last names McKedy & Schiewe : F-M Menolascina : M-R Coupe: S-Z. Counselors – What we do. Work with students in a variety of areas Stress Family/friend concerns Classroom support Graduation Tracking – Transcripts
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Freshman year and beyond CHS Counselors
Counselors • Emry: A-E last names • McKedy & Schiewe: F-M • Menolascina: M-R • Coupe: S-Z
Counselors – What we do • Work with students in a variety of areas • Stress • Family/friend concerns • Classroom support • Graduation Tracking – Transcripts • Scheduling • Post Graduation planning • Co-curricular support
Create the life you want • Spend a few minutes thinking about your future. Discuss with a partner: • What are some things you’d need to make that happen? • How can you get there? • What is standing in your way?
Barriers to School Success • Things that get in your way either at school, at home, or anywhere else which limits your maximum potential • Some we won’t focus on today • Physical and Mental health issues • Drug or alcohol use • Family or home problems • Relational stress or issues • Bring issues like this to your counselor for support
Communication • Speaking directly to teacher • Ask for time that they can meet to talk • Make appointment • Show up on time • Discuss the concern • Ask questions until you get the help you need • Rephrase their answer to check for clarity • Follow up with them later • Emailing • Teachers email addresses are available on Student Vue • Use same process with a back and forth conversation
Practice • With a partner, take turns being the teacher and the student • Use the steps as a guide • Ask for time that they can meet to talk • Make appointment • Show up on time • Discuss the concern • Ask questions until you get the help you need • Rephrase their answer to check for clarity • Follow up with them later
Class Grades • Accessing Student Vue • Current Grades • Attendance Records • Class Websites • Calendar • Sign up if you need a Student Vue access, and the counseling department will get you a copy soon
Student View • Elmira Eaglette
Failing Classes • Makes it harder to graduate on time • Will have to retake the class again if required • Summer School • Credit Recovery • Can lead to exclusion from sports/clubs
Achieving School Success • Passing Classes • Attending > 95% • After School Programs • SUN Classes • Sports • Eligibility Requirements • Community Service • Schedule time with Counselors • Meet regularly with teachers
Goals for the future • College and Career Readiness • Career information and planning during Tech Apps and Tech Apps 2 • Honors Diploma • Honors Classes • College NOW • TRIO • CPC’s • Seniors who are ready to guide you toward your future plans • Can share information about • SAT/ACT – college entrance exams • Scholarships for college • Armed Services
Come see us • Come find a time to meet with your counselor about anything we discussed today.