9th Grade Begin with the End in Mind Deep Run High School April 27, 2017
School Counselors Mrs. McLeod, Director Mrs. Jackson Mrs. Kaplan Ms. Bien Ms. McGuire
How the deep run high school counseling department helps? Evaluating academic progress Preparing for the future after high school Developing a career plan Discussing personal/social issues Planning course selections
Individual meetings In the Fall and in the Spring Academic progress School Involvement Scheduling classes for the next year Review the Career Plan
Deep Run High School- To Do List Listen Learn Attend Watch Plan Communicate Be a Parent, Not a Friend
MARK YOUR CALENDAR March 10th Parent Overrides due for guaranteed placement in requested course April 28th Parent Overrides- final deadline for forms, placement is not guaranteed April 28th- AP Commitment Forms due May 1st Sports Physicals dated after to be eligible June 16th last day for Course Requests Changes, based on space availability. TBA-Freshman Orientation
Parent Overrides A parent override is used when a parent/student does not agree with the teacher recommendation. If a student is placed in a class by a parent override the student must stay in that class until the end of the first semester and a change in schedule is contingent on space availability in other classes.
All course Change requests must be done by Last Day of school---june 16th!!
Managing High School What does it take?
Strategies for Students/Parents Managing High School Be ORGANIZED Manage TIME Be successful in the CLASSROOM Take good NOTES Study SMART Use test-taking STRATEGIES
Encourage your child to be ORGANIZED Use their SCHOOL PLANNER Maintain a FOLDER/NOTEBOOK SECTION for each class Get PHONE NUMBERS/EMAIL ADDRESSES of classmates for questions Keep STUDY AREA and BACKPACKS neat and organized Make sure they have everything they need for school the next day BEFORE they go to bed
Manage TIME Use FREE TIME at school to get started on homework (One Lunch!) Create a STUDY PLAN that works for them and stick to it Break LARGE ASSIGNMENTS into SMALL parts Work FIRST, then play
Be successful in the CLASSROOM ADAPT to different teachers Know each teacher s RULES, PROCEDURES AND EXPECTATIONS Be in school ON TIME and EVERYDAY Have EVERYTHING with them and ready when they get to class Always do their HOMEWORK PARTICIPATE in class WORK effectively with others Do EXTRA CREDIT whenever possible
Study SMART Establish a STUDY SPACE Keep all study SUPPLIES in the study space ORGANIZE their study time PRIORITIZE their work Keep to their study SCHEDULE even if they do not have homework
Balance Grades Rigor of Courses
Balance Health School
Planning for a Career
Think About It People Often Invest More Time Planning Their Vacation Than Planning Their Career.
Hours Invested
Why Motivating Youth to pick a career is Difficult Easy to procrastinate. Parents fell into their jobs. Too scary to think about. Too busy. No more homework! Don t know where to begin. Don t see the value.
Resources to Pick a Career Free on-line resource VA VIEW 1. To clarify your interest/fit with various careers 2. To compare your personal skills/strengths against those required by various careers 3. To determine which careers offer the most opportunity 4. To develop your list of careers for consideration 5. To learn about the nature of work, education requirements, job outlook, earnings, etc.
College Planning
PSAT-Preliminary Scholastic Aptitude Test SAT- (used to be Scholastic Aptitude Test) Now a Reasoning Test! You can access free online prep resources at https://www.khanacademy.org/sat. ACT- (used to be American College Testing) Now just ACT because they cover more.
PSAT Taken in October in Sophomore and optional in Junior year.
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing Sections Math 65-minute Reading section 25-minute No 35-minute Writing and Language Calculator section section 55-minute Calculator section Questions 52 Questions (Reading) 20 Questions (No 44 Questions (Writing and Language) Calculator) 38 Questions (Calculator) Score Range 200-800 200-800
ACT English- (75 items, 45 minutes) ACT Math- (60 items, 60 minutes) ACT Reading- (40 items, 35 minutes) ACT Science- (40 items, 35 minutes) ACT Writing- (optional, 1 prompt, 30 mins) SCORE 1-36
Applications Fill out applications beginning of Senior yr. Applications online Send transcripts via School Counseling
Transcripts Will show Final grade in class. GPA will not include grades from before 9th grade. Class rank is not run until beginning of senior year.
COMMUNICATION
Websites Henrico County Deep Run High School School Counseling Other websites: Athletics PTSA And many more
eblasts/phoneblasts eblasts PhoneBlast Sent by Principal and PTSA Usually sent at least once per week Principal Phone messages are sent only when important information or reminders are needed Not as frequent Will be sent to the phone number listed on your child s record Sign up on PTSA website - join our mailing list
Email vs. Phone Email Phone Teachers, Counselors, Administration, and other staff will answer your question as soon as possible Email is often the quickest way to get a response Teachers will call back on planning periods or at the beginning or end of a school day Counselors and Administration have voicemail Best Practices Best Practices Use for short questions that will have a quick response Use for scheduling questions before a counselor calls your student down If there is an emergency If you have a concern If you have many questions If you need to set up an appointment
Communication with Teachers When/Why? Overall how is your child doing? Recommendations for classes level What are your child s strengths? What can your child do to be more successful? Teacher help sessions Concerns in the classroom How? Teacher Webpages Teacher Email Addresses Teacher Phone Number(804) 364-8000
Student Advocacy Encourage your child to talk to teachers Encourage your child to ask for help Encourage your child to ask questions Help student figure out who to seek out for extra help and support in school Self-Advocacy: Prepares students for life after high school Teaches students how to communicate effectively Teaches students how to problem solve Teaches students conflict resolution skills
Get Involved at Deep Run High School
Athletics Fall Sports- Football, Volleyball, Golf, Cross Country, Field Hockey Winter Sports- Basketball, Wrestling, Gymnastics, Indoor Track Spring Sports- Baseball, Softball, Lacrosse, Soccer, Track, Tennis Physical must be dated after May 1, 2017 to play sports for the 2017-18 school year.
Extracurricular Activities Academic Quiz Bowl Amnesty International Animal League Art Club Automobile Club Chess Club Classical Greek Club Computer Club Dance Team Debate Drama Club Environmental Club FCA French Club History Club Interact Club Key Club Latin Club Peer Helpers Robotics SADD SCA SODA Spanish Club S.T.E.M. Club DECA Ceramics Club Comedy Club Best Buddies Forensics Page Turners FEA FCCLA FBLA AND MORE!!!!
Honor Societies National Honor Society National Art Honor Society Beta Club Mu Alpha Theta Spanish National Honor Society Science National Honor Society Thespians National Honor Society Quill and Scroll
Community Service Students who have completed a minimum of 80 hours of community service will receive a Community Service seal for their diploma and a notation on their transcript. Check the link on the Deep Run High School Page titled Community Service for guidelines, dates, and opportunities
Parents can get involved too! Volunteer in various places around school and at school functions such as Marathon Dance! For more information, see the PTSA link on the Deep Run High School website www.henrico.k12.va.us/hs/deeprun
Counseling Small Groups At various times during the school year the School Counseling Department will lead small groups determined by student need. Groups we have done in the past: Freshman Lady Wildcats Study Skills Organizational Skills Emerging Leaders (Freshmen) College Admissions
Social Media
Happy & Healthy Students
See you this fall! Go Wildcats!