SCHOOL COUNSELING CORE CURRICULUM ACTION PLAN 2014-2015 Program Goals: #1: In the 2014-15 school year, Centennial s freshman retention rate will decrease by 1%. #2: In the 2014-15 school year, Centennial s graduation rate will increase by 2%. #3: In the 2014-15 school year, Centennial will increase the school s mean SAT and ACT scores by 2%. Lessons and Activities Related to Goals: Grade Level Lesson Topic 9 Freshman Welcome Counselor Introductions, Accessing Services, Self-Advocating, Goal Setting 9 AVID Welcome Counselor Introductions, Accessing Services, AVID program Lesson Will Be Presented In Which / Subject Biology ASCA Domain, Standard and Competency A:A2.3 PS:A1.3 PS:B1.5 PS:A1.3 PS:B1.5 Curriculum and Materials Counselor Request Form Candy Tips for Keeping 9 th Grade Year from Turning Sour/Counselor caseloads & contact info Counselor Request Form Candy Counselor Contact Info Projected Start/End Mid Process Data (Projected number of students affected) Perception Data (Type of surveys/ assessments to be used) 450+ Student Post-Lesson August 25 Student Post-Lesson Outcome Data (Achievement, attendance and/or behavior data to be collected) Freshman Usage of Services Freshman Failure Freshman Usage of Services Freshman Failure Contact Person 9 Fall Freshman Parent Night: Tools for Parents to Support Students in High School; Cyber- Safety 9 Fall Freshman Achieving Academic Success, Earning and Tracking Credits, Grad Requirements, Promotion and Eligibility Guidelines, The Impact of Zeroes 9 th Grade Literature A:B2.5 A:C1.5 C:A1.5 C:A1.10 PS:A1.11 A:C1.1 A:C1.3 C:A1.10 C:A2.7 Paper $ for Activity Freshman Usage of Services Freshman Failure 450+ Pre/Post Test Freshman Failure
9 AVID room How to calculate a GPA on a 4 point scale A:A3.5 A:B1.2 Prizes 25 Student Post-Lesson Freshman Failure 9 AVID room Post-Secondary Planning; Setting Your Goals; Meeting with College Admission Counselors 9 Signs of Suicide Suicide Prevention 9 GA Bridge Career Career Interest Inventory; Identify 3 careers which match student s interests 9 AVID room Importance of Rigor; Honors and AP Courses General Health 9 th Grade Literature PS:A1.1 PS:A1.5 PS:A1.6 PS:A2.7 PS:B1.3 PS:B1.4 C:A1.5 C:A2.3 C:B1.2 C:B1.5 A:A1.1 s (Various College Admission Counselors; National Guard Recruiter) Signs of Suicide DVD Student Referral Slips Rosters AP Night Information List of AP Course Options December (Fall)/April (Spring) 25 Student Post-Lesson Freshman Failure 450+ Pre/Post Test Tracking of Crisis Response Referrals Student Attendance Student Failure 450+ GCIS Database 25 Student Post-Lesson Freshman Failure Percentage of AVIID students who enroll in Honors and/or AP courses in 2015-16 Freshman Failure 9 Spring Freshman Parent Night: Developing a 4 Year Academic Plan, Graduation Requirements, Credit Recovery, Planning for Post-Secondary Goals 9 Spring Freshman Developing a 4 Year Academic Plan, Graduation Requirements, Credit Recovery, Related Courses to Post- Secondary Goals 9 AVID room Academic Advisement; Course Selection and Goal Setting 9 th Grade Math Rosters Student Course Requests March March Freshman Failure 450+ Pre/Post Test Freshman Failure March 25 Student Post-Lesson ; Summer School Registration tracking Percentage of AVIID students who enroll in Honors and/or AP courses in 2015-16 Freshman Failure
9 AVID room Guidance (Part 2): Academic Advisement; Summer School & Acccelleration; Summer Reading Assignments 10 Sophomore PSAT test; Score interpretation; Test Prep Strategies & Resources 10 Sophomore Parent Night: PSAT score Interpretation; SAT/ACT comparison; New SAT exam; SAT/ACT Teat Prep 10 GA Bridge Career Dual Enrollment & College Credit Now Opportunities World History 10 th Grade Advisement A:B1.2 A:B1.2 Summer Learning registration Infomraiton Summer Reading Assignments PSAT Score Reports College Credit Now Flyers Rosters May 25 Summer School Registration tracking; Summer Assignment completion Percentage of AVIID students who enroll in Honors and/or AP courses in 2015-16 Freshman Failure 450+ Pre/Post Test 2015-16 PSAT Scores 2015-16 & 2016-17 SAT scores March 450+ GCIS Database 2015-16 PSAT Scores 2015-16 & 2016-17 SAT scores # of students who enroll in dual enrollment courses in 2015-16 & 2016-17 # of students who earn college credit via dual enrollment classes in 2015-16 & 2016-17 11 Fall Junior room College Admissions; Academic requirements; Factors considered for admission; Freshmen Index; Match, Reach, & Safety Schools 11 Junior Parent Night: Planning for Senior Year and Post- Secondary Options, College Admissions and Researching Colleges 11 GA Bridge Career College Search Inventory; Identify 3 or more colleges matching student s criteria US History 11 th Grade Literature Rosters 450+ Pre/Post Test Percentage of students on track Percentage of students with 17+ credits at the start of the 2015-16 school year of 2016 College Going 450+ GCIS Database of 2016 College Going of 2016 College Going
11 Junior Advisement: Graduation Status Check, Credit Recovery; College & Career Goals; SAT/ACT; Post- Secondary Plans 11 Winter Junior Selecting a College; What criteria should students consider when choosing a college; Finding a Good Fit; 12 Senior Blitz Advisement: Graduation Status Check, Credit Recovery; College & Career Goal status; SAT/ACT status 12 Senior Parent Night: Postsecondary planning, college admissions process; completing and submitting college applications; goal setting; Supporting your student through the college application process 12 Senior room Postsecondary planning, college admissions process; completing and submitting college applications; goal setting 12 College Bound Seminar: of College Applications, Transcript Requests; Essay Writing; Varies US History English English Seminar A:A1.1 A:C1.1 PS:A1.2 PS:A2.3 A:A1.1 A:C1.1 Graduation Status Report SAT/ACT Registration Info SAT/ACT Test Prep Info GPA Game Graduation Status Report Credit Recovery Registration Sheet SAT/ACT Registration Info SAT/ACT Test Prep Info Post-Its Student Folders March February 450+ ; SAT/ACT test prep participation; College Visits; College Rep meetings Percentage of students on track of 2016 College Going 450+ Pre/Post Test Percentage of students on track Percentage of students with 17+ credits at the start of the 2015-16 school year 2014-15 & 2015-16 SAT/ACT scores of 2016 College Going August 425 August 2014-15 Graduation of 2015 College Going 2014-15 Graduation of 2015 College Going 450+ Pre/Post Test 2014-15 Graduation of 2015 College Going 30 Pre/Post Test Post-Survey 2014-15 Graduation of 2015 College Going
12 GA Bridge Career Post-Secondary Plan Review & Reporting; Senior Exit Survey English C:B2.2 Rosters April- May 450+ GCIS Database 2014-15 Graduation of 2015 College Going 9-12 New Student Orientation Program: Event for new students & parents transferring to CHS focusing on academic requirements, course offerings & placement, grading practices, school timelines & schedules 9-12 New Student Liaison Program: Student leaders trained to provide support to new students transferring to CHS during the school year 9-12 Curriculum Night: Event for parents and students focusing on teacher and classroom communication, expectations, course demands; grading rubric 9-12 College Week (Breakout Sessions focusing on the following topics): -SAT/ACT exams -Scholarships & Financial Aid -HBCU Panel -CHS Alumni Panel -2 Year/Technical School Panel -Military Panel -NCAA Clearinghouse -CHS Apply to College Event -Non-Traditional Careers -Disability Services in College -Interdisciplinary Studies in College -Hispanic Scholarship Fund -HOPE GPA calculation & eligibility -College Campus Tours Lunch Periods Varies PS:A1.4 PS:A1.11 PS:A1.6 PS:A1.11 PS:A2.3 PS:A2.4 PS:A2.7 C:A1.1 A:A1.2 A:B2.4 C:A1.2 C:B1.2 C:C1.5 C:C1.6 PS:A1.1 PS:A1.2 PS:A1.10 CHS New Student Reference Guides Elective Sheets School Profiles Academic Offerings lists Tour Checklist & Map Liaison Binder & Pass Current Liaison trainers Post-Secondary Planning handouts; CHS Program Curriculum & Services Summary s s RSVP d Facility Space College Gear Prizes Sign-up Sheets Passes Sign-In Sheets July- August 4 8 125+ Student & Parent Post-Session Q & A (Verbal) 80 New Student Survey Results 1800+ Parent Q & A (Verbal) 1800+ Student Session s New student GPA Tracking New student failure rate New student discipline report Percentage of students on track New student GPA Tracking New student failure rate New student discipline report Graduation for 2015, 2016, College Going for of 2015, Graduation for 2015, 2016, College Going for of 2015, Admin.
9-12 Financial Aid Night:: Funding College, FASFA, Scholarships, Grants; HOPE & Zell Miller Scholarships C:A2.8 PS:A1.10 (College Week) 1800+ Post-Survey; Graduation for 2015, 2016, College Going for of 2015, 9-12 FAFSA Workshop: Tips, Strategies and Advisement on completing the FAFSA C:A2.8 PS:A1.10 (College Week) 1800+ Post-Survey; Graduation for 2015, 2016, College Going for of 2015, 11-12 College Admission Representative Sessions: 9-11 AP/Dual Enrollment Night: Event for parents and students focusing on pre-requisites, expectations and registration process for AP and Dual enrollment courses 8 (Rising 9 th Grade) 8 (Rising 9 th Grade) 8th Grade Visitation Days: Welcome, Tour CHS, Introduction to CTAE and Fine Arts Pathway programs Rising Freshman Parent Night Transitioning to High School; Selecting A:A3.3 C:A1.3 A:A3.3 C:A1.3 College Rep Guest Speakers Student Sign Up Sheets Student Passes Parent Volunteer College Admissions Information Summary Sheet Remind 101 Schedule posted on Bulletin Board & Website Dual Enrollment handouts Student Volunteers Pathway teachers August May February February/ March 700+ Tracking Student Participation; Student Post- Session Q & A (Verbal) 100+ Tracking Student dual enrollment applications 400+ Tracking student course selection and pathway selections 450+ Tracking student course selection and pathway selections 2014-15 and 2015-16 Graduation 2014-15 and 2015-16 SAT/ACT scores of 2015 and 2016 College Going Tracking student enrollment in Dual Enrollment classes 2014-15 and 2015-16 Graduation 2014-15 and 2015-16 SAT/ACT scores of 2015 and 2016 College Going of 2019 Freshman Failure of 2019 Freshman Retention of 2019 Freshman Failure of 2019 Freshman Retention AP Coordinator (Upton)