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1 Freshman Parent Program 2016
Radnor High School Counselors: Jeri Banta, JJ Lemon, Sarah Mechura, Jeannie Semar, Amy Wess Agenda Counselor role & transitioning to high school Academic review and support services Standardized tests and testing calendar Naviance overview and registration Course selection process

2 School Counselors Jeannie Semar (A – Da) Jeannie.Semar@rtsd.org
x 3527 Jeri Banta(De - Hs) x 3526 Amy Wess (Hu - Ma) x 3537 JJ Lemon (Mc– R) x 3524 Sarah Mechura (Sa – Z) x 3523

3 The Role of the School Counselor
Academic Advising Social and Emotional Support Parent Resource College and Career Planning

4 The Role of the School Counselor- grades 9 and 10
Freshman Year: Transition to high school Small group meetings with counselor Guidance Lessons (Health classes) Academic Planning and PSAT overview Introduction to Naviance Do What You Are- personality assessment Sophomore Year: Guidance Lessons Career Interest Profiler (Holland) Course selection and goal setting Testing Overview

5 The Role of the Counselor- grades 11 and 12
JuniorYear: Junior College Planning Evening Program Post-Secondary Planning Family Meeting SeniorYear: College Application Evening Program Post-Secondary Planning (ongoing)

6 Student Support Staff Ms. Stephanie Querze 610.293.0855 Ext. 3522
Counselor Assistant Mrs. Leonor Gelpi-Perez Ext. 3529 Ms. Christine Kulp Ext. 3823 School Social Worker Ms. Dorothy Lowery Ext. 6188 School Psychologist Dr. Richa Kleiman Ext. 6122 Mrs. Amy Wildey Ext. 3309

7 Academic Review Home Access Center Schoology

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10 Grading Scale Found on Page 12 of Program of Studies

11 Academic Supports Academic Success Center Room 115 or Room 230
Math Center Room 203 Open all 8 periods for students to drop in Writing Center Library Open all 8 periods By appointment only – sign up sheet on Writing Center door After School Peer Tutoring Library Writing Center Monday-Thursday 2:30 to 3:30 TEXT course, level, date desired

12 HS Hope Student Assistance Program
Students who are struggling with any of the following: Behavior Attendance Health Academics Mental Health Drug and Alcohol Members include school counselors, administrators, school psychologists, school nurse, and outside resources See your school counselor for more information

13 What are the college entrance exams?
PSAT (new test format October 2015) SAT (new test format March 2016) ACT SAT Subject Test- 20 different tests/5 content areas English History Math Science World Languages AP- not part of the admissions requirements

14 When should these exams be taken?
Freshman year OCTOBER - PSAT JUNE- SAT Subject Sophomore year Junior year OCTOBER- PSAT SEPTEMBER - JUNE – ACT, SAT, and/or SAT Subject Senior year SEPTEMBER - NOVEMBER – ACT, SAT, and/or SAT Subject

15 Frequently Asked Questions
Can students with a learning disability who receive accommodations in school qualify for testing accommodations? PSAT, SAT, AP ACT Is preparation necessary? Refer to PSAT report- available 1/7/16 Free online practice Prep services & resource materials available for purchase KHAN Academy FREE SAT Prep

16 What is it? Naviance is a web-based college and career planning tool.
Every Radnor High School student is given an account, providing access to detailed college and career information. Freshman are introduced to Naviance for the first time in Health classes in the spring. Parents can obtain a log-in by contacting their student’s counselor.

17 NAVIANCE Overview “Do What You Are” Personality assessment
Late Spring in Health classes Report available in Naviance Career Interest Profiler Fall of 10th grade in Health classes Will link to possible career options Explore careers Detailed information on thousands of careers Summer enrichment opportunities

18 NAVIANCE for the college research and application process
College search Radnor specific application statistics Register for college visits at RHS Request transcripts (9-12) Request teacher recommendations Research scholarship opportunities Complete Brag Sheet for Counselor letter of recommendation

19 Course Selection Process
After mid-terms teachers will enter core course recommendations into the scheduler (2 week window) Any questions about course recommendations should be directed to the current subject area teacher

20 2016- 2017 Program of Studies will be available on rtsd.org

21 Elective Choices Course Selection Timeline
Students should review the Program of Studies, talk with teachers, parents, counselors, and classmates to help select electives and back-up choices. Students will be responsible for uploading these choices into HAC from February 15th – 19th Be mindful of prerequisites and graduation requirements. Prerequisites and graduation requirements are both listed in the Program of Studies.

22 Counselor Meetings Course Selection Timeline
Every student will meet with their counselor during a two week window at the end of February to review all courses selected. Counselors will be out of their offices those two weeks. We will review with students the following criteria: Total number of credits Leveling of classes Elective choices Overall balance of selections

23 Course Changes Course Selection Timeline
After the window for students closes, all course changes are processed by the students’ counselor. Core courses changes require an override form. English, Math, Science, Social Studies, and World Language Elective changes do not require an override form. Students can make changes to their schedule anytime on or before May 27th. After this date, no requests will be honored.

24 What your child should be doing now
Course Selection Timeline What your child should be doing now Reviewing the Program of Studies and thinking about what courses they want for next year. Consult individually with teachers regarding course recommendations for next year. Seek out your Guidance Counselor with any questions. Prepare for mid-term exams January 27th through January 29th.

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