1. Welcome Freshman Parents!

2. Thomas Stuber (A-G) stuber@arrowheadschools.org Brianne Mehlos (P-Z) mehlos@arrowheadschools.org Freshman Conferences Class of 2019 519 Students Barb Whyte (H-O) whyte@arrowheadschools.org Linda Kempen (Registrar/South Campus Counseling Secretary) kempen@arrowheadschools.org

3. Overview 1. Freshman Conferences Overview 2. What is Academic and Career Planning? 3. Tips for Success 4. Questions

4. Conference Format Lasting from early October through mid-January 3 students at a time during their study hall in the counseling office with their assigned counselor 40 minutes Will be notified at least a week before their scheduled conference time. Postings will be in the study hall classrooms, as well as the Counseling Office Students will receive a folder with materials reviewed in the conference Students need to being their laptop to the conference

5. What’s in the Folder? The Arrowhead Way Counseling Information Academic and Career Planning Information Clubs and Activities Information Transcript Information Graduation Requirements

6. The Arrowhead Way Common behavior expectations Be Respectful Be Responsible Be Appropriate Teach desired behaviors Themes of The Month Use of data to inform what to teach & success Acknowledgement of positive behavior Hawkbills, Raffle

7. The Role of a School Counselor… The Counseling office and individual counselor is a resource for: Assistance with 9 th grade Transition Academic Concerns (additional supports, schedule concerns, etc) Academic and Career Planning (courses to take, post secondary options, etc.) Emotional Issues (Depression, Anxiety, etc.) Social Issues (Bullying, peer pressure, etc.) Collaboration with Families & Community

8. Why Students Should Get to Know Their Counselor… Better assistance when they need it Self-Advocacy Skills Letter of recommendation Referrals for employment

9. How do students see their School Counselor? Self-referral Drop in during study hall, lunch, before/after school Referral from a teacher or staff person Referral from a counselor Referral from a parent Referral from a friend

10. Graduation Requirements 1 class = 1 credit 8 Credits English Must include English 9 1&2 (Honors English 9/ILE English) Must include English 10 1&2 (Honors English 10/ILE English) 6 Credits Social Studies Must include Social Studies 9 1&2(ILE Social Studies) Must include U.S. History 1&2 ( AP U.S. History) 6 Credits Science 2 Credits of life science 2 Credits of physical science 6 Credits Mathematics 2 Credits Career & Technical 3 Credits Physical Education 1 Credit Health 2 Credits Fine Arts 16 Additional Credits Total = 50 Credits

11. Transcripts 101 Key Components GPA Courses Taken Credits Earned What is it used for? High School Graduation (See Course Guide) Post-Secondary Considerations or Applications Stored for life at Arrowhead GPA Calculations Cumulative GPA = total # of GPA points earned (A=4, B=3, C=2, D=1, F=0) ÷ course credits attempted Pluses and minuses do not count in the GPA Calculation!

14. Communication! “Always Be Conferencing” Open House at the beginning of each semester Continuous Communication Skyward Email Telephone Paper mailings (postcards) and messages Meetings Group meetings with multiple staff, arranged by student services Individual face to face meetings arranged by the teacher Google Twitter Teacher websites Podcasts

15. Online Resources Web based grading and info system Different logins now for parents and students Please make sure your student knows their login information Teacher’s Websites are also extremely useful!

16. The Arrowhead Advisor

17. Let’s Collaborate! Together, we can help students set priorities, develop a study routine, get organized, feel connected and engaged Contact School Staff: email or phone Teachers for course-related questions/concerns Counselors for general questions/ concerns Psychologist for community support or other general questions /concerns

18. Academic Supports SASS (Students Assisting Student Success) Tutoring Center Smaller Study Halls Email teachers: [last name]@arrowheadschools.org NHS Tutors (visit NHS Website)

19. Student AHS Email Accounts ALL students have an AHS email account (Gmail) MUST use this email and check it regularly! Counselors and Teachers email important info How students log in: Username: last number of graduation year and last name Example: 9warhawk@arrowheadschools.org Password: ID# (same as lunch #)

20. Academic and Career Planning KNOW yourself Get to know your interests, skills, and steengths. EXPLORE your options Investigate career pathways and education opportunities PLAN your path Set goals, choose courses, join clubs, obtain financing, write a resume, apply. GO do it. Carry out your plan and recalculate as needed.

21. After Arrowhead… 4 Year Colleges/Universities Where do you want to go? What is needed to get there ACT Test required 2 year Colleges/Technical Schools What program fits you best? What is needed? Get Experience Military H.S. Graduation is a requirement Do your research (what branch, requirements for each) Talk to a recruiter Work Force Graduation from H.S. is a MUST! Explore your options Build your professional Resume Get Experience TRENDING -Low Cost -High Demand -Lucrative Careers

22. Career Exploration & Course Planning College Search & Admissions Parents can set up their own login! (check your email) Arrowheadschools.org > Counseling and Careers > Naviance Username: Student’s arrowhead email address Password: Student’s ID number Academic and Career Planning

23. “My Flight Plan” A students’ individualized portfolio for Academic and Career Planning Accessed through CANVAS (in the Freshman Conference) Shared with parents (during the Freshman Conference) Completed by the Student (throughout the year) Submitted back through CANVAS (at the end of the year) Re-evaluated each year by the student. Parents can set up their own login (on the Canvas site). Arrowheadschools.org > Library & Tech > Online Courses > Canvas

24. Assessments ACT Aspire the first test within the ACT Suite of tests. Aspire Test will be given May 16/17 (10 th Gr.) 23/24 (9 th Gr.). Work hard in your coursework!!! Summer ACT Prep Course (Sophomores) ACT Test for all Juniors.

25. Planning for tomorrow, TODAY College Fairs (W.E.F. and others) Job Shadowing Volunteering Extra-curriculars Financial Aid Info Gather Information specific to your Child Upcoming parent topics Youth Apprenticeships Arrowhead Experiences (Plans of Study) Career Explorer Posts

26. Questions???