FRESHMAN ORIENTATION

FRESHMAN ORIENTATION September 2008

The Purpose Of The Presentation…. • Introduce school counseling staff • Explain the components of a transcript and their importance • Discuss communication with the school staff • List academic supports

INTRODUCTION OF SCHOOL COUNSELING DEPARTMENT STAFF

Counselor-Student Alphabetical Breakdown • A-B, & X-Y-Z Ms. Teresa • C-E Mrs. Chen • F-J Ms. Gottlieb • K Mr. Randall • M-P Mrs. Chee • Q-S Mr. Woodford • T-W, & L Mrs. Gilbert • Select 9th grade Mrs. Eig students

Last names A - B, & X - Z Ms. Teresa

Last names C - E Mrs. Chen

Last names F - J Ms. Gottlieb

Resource Counselor: Last names K Mr. Randall

Last names M - P Mrs. Chee

Last names Q - S Mr. Woodford

Last names T – W, & L Mrs. Gilbert

Select 9th grade students Mrs. Eig

School Counseling Office Secretary Ms. Teegarden

Registrar Mrs. Goodman

College and Career Coordinator Mrs. Hull

What Is On A Transcript? • High school courses • Grades • Credits earned and required • Student service learning hours • Attendance • High school assessment tests

Transcripts • What do colleges and employers look for on a student’s transcript?

In Order Of Importance… • Quality of academic program • Semester grades • Attendance record

When Will You Need A Transcript? • Applying for • jobs • colleges and universities • training centers • scholarships • Internships • Signing up for the military

There are many ways for students to arrange a meeting with their counselor… Contacts And Academic Supports

The Best Way…. • The easiest way is to walk into the counseling office before school, during lunch, or after school. Counselors will see you then or arrange a conference during one of your classes. • If you have general questions, please feel free to ask any available counselor.

A Second Option… • You can email us. Our addresses are posted on the RM website or you can ask us for a business card.

A Third Way… • Another way is to complete a request form to see a counselor. You can obtain these requests from the rack of forms in the front of the counseling office.

GENERAL INFORMATION

Resources You Can Use For Your Planning And Academic Support • After-school homework club (room 33) • After-school math help for algebra & geometry • Writing center at lunch • Interims/progress report • Teacher conferences • Spin book • Ed-line • The Family Connection

Counseling Publications And Forms… • Weekly progress reports • Request to see a counselor • Loss of credit appeal • Student service learning • Getting Started (on-line)

Start Your Planning Now! • Take challenging classes • Maintain consistent and good academic performance (GPA) • Start identifying careers of interest • Determine what training and education are required for that career • Set in place a plan to meet the career requirements • Participate in school and community activities

Career Center • Careers • Colleges • Training institutions • Military • Standardized tests • Summer internships • Jobs • Computer searches

Thank you for your attention!!

FRESHMAN ORIENTATION