Hayes High School Counseling Dept. Welcome back Class of 2020

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1 Hayes High School Counseling Dept Welcome back Class of 2020

2 Meet the School Counselors Mr. Matthew Brown Ms. Heather Smith (Last names A G 10 th -12 th ) (Last names H-O 10 th -12 th )

3 Meet the School Counselors Mr. Chris Downey (Last names P- Z grades 10-12) Mrs. Jessica Scott (9 th grade counselor)

4 Meet the School Counselors Mrs. Jen Pollard The College and Career Counselor See Mrs. Pollard for anything related to college and career exploration, scholarships, ACT/SAT testing, college visits and financial aid

5 Our School Counseling Administrative Assistants Mrs. Estes & Mrs. Olson What can our administrative assistants help students with? Work permit applications ACT/SAT registration materials Copies of report cards, schedules & transcripts PowerSchool info DACC, course, college, scholarship, & special program applications PE Waivers Scheduling appointments

6 What Do School Counselors Do? Academic Counseling Verify credits and transcripts Create graduation plans Schedule courses Monitor your grades Standardized test interpretation Provide information on credit flex & College Credit Plus Help you advocate for yourself!

7 What Do School Counselors Do? Career Counseling Provide resources for career exploration & planning Provide college counseling, which includes: College admissions, financial aid, & scholarship information Assist with resume writing & career portfolios

8 What Do School Counselors Do? Personal/Social Counseling Help you with any personal problems that you may be experiencing at school or home. Arrange Peer Mediation Provide information for additional community resources when needed.

9 Confidentiality We keep your conversations with us confidential. However, we are required by law to report: Child Abuse Harm to Self Harm to Others Unlawful Activity

10 How Can You Communicate with Us? Stop by the counseling office! We have appointment slots available for you to schedule during a non class time. us. Leave us a voic . If you have an urgent matter that needs to be discussed right away, our office is ALWAYS open!

11 How Can You Communicate with Us? Arrange an appointment with us online. Here s how: School Google . Hayes Website and click on Counseling. Click on your counselor s name & enter your name in an open appt slot (preferably during your lunch or study hall). Provide a brief description of why you re coming to see us & then come see us during that time.

12 How Do We Communicate with You? School Google We will be sending you information (typically college, scholarship, or other special program information) often. Hoofprints (on school website) Biweekly information and announcements will be sent to you about upcoming events at Hayes. Remind! to to sign up for important announcements via text message.

13 How Do We Communicate with You? Check the Announcements on the School Counseling website. If we need to speak to you, we will call you down.. We will call you down during your study hall or at the end of a class period. Throughout the year, we will have special presentations to provide you with information. Please attend!

14 What are you responsible for? We are the keepers of lots of information and we do our best to get that information to you, but remember that the person who has the biggest stake in your academics is you. Your transcript Your PE Waivers Opportunities and deadlines

15 Schedule Changes Penalty free changes made by August 25th. August 28th, the drop policy is in effect. Students are allowed to drop one course in their high school career for a W, this means Withdrawal.

16 Sophomore Year To Do List Academics Be sure you are checking your grades on Power School each week. How many credits do you have? (How would you find this out?) Are you scheduled for all the classes you will need to graduate? Approach your teachers/counselor if you are having difficulties.

17 Sophomore Year To Do List Testing Ohio State Graduation Tests (OST s) PSAT October 11 th, listen for announcements to sign up, cost is $16.00 AP Exam - May

18 Sophomore Year To Do List Other Stuff Keep your focus on your classes. DACC visit... NCAA eligibility REMEMBER! Your counselor has over 400 students to monitor you have 1.

19 Spring Break Trip to Boston & NYC Mrs. Pollard will be taking a group of students on a college campus tour of colleges in Boston, NYC, Providence, RI, and New Haven, CT over Spring Break! If interested, come to the Parent Information Night on Wed, 8/30 at 6:30 PM in the Hayes HS Library!

20 Questions? Remember, We are YOUR advocates and we are here to help! We look forward to working with you! Thank you!

Asheboro High School. Class of Senior Bulletin Fall Semester

Asheboro High School. Class of Senior Bulletin Fall Semester Asheboro High School Class of 2017 Senior Bulletin Fall Semester Asheboro High School 1221 South Park Street Asheboro, North Carolina 27203 TELEPHONE (336) 625-6185 FAX (336) 625-9320 Dear Senior/Parent: