Council Rock High School North Freshman Seminar: Introducing your School Counselor

Mission The school counselor works collaboratively with students, teachers, administrators and parents to support academic, emotional, behavioral and social development.

*Confidentiality: Remember…anything said to me stays with me…UNLESS there is a possibility that you will bring harm to yourself or others, or someone is bringing harm to you.

Reasons to Contact your Counselor Educational/Career/College planning questions Academic concerns Stress management Study skills Family issues Peer relationship issues

How to Meet with Your Counselor Appointment made by counselor… meetings as needed Appointment made by student – you can come to the counseling center at any time of day and make an appointment to see me with the counseling center secretary– including Clinic time after school!!!

The Blue Pass!!

Course Selection Philosophy… It is best for a student to elect the most rigorous schedule possible; one that matches their goals for the future, and one in which they can be successful… Successful: balanced on all levels: academic, extra-curricular, social, emotional, physical. Click here to see a handy course selection worksheet!

Freshman Parent Meetings Please note, all parents of freshmen will be invited in to discuss your course selections for next year!!!

Click Here for a Sample Transcript Transcript Review Definition and Uses of Transcript What is on your transcript: Course title, Final Grades Only, Credits Weighted Grade Point Average Absences LINCS Hours (Pre-Approval Required) Click Here for a Sample Transcript

Co-Curricular Activities Student Government Clubs and Organizations Athletic Teams Community Involvement Community Service Employment Council Rock North Co- Curricular Guide …Please keep in mind – these are deal makers or breakers…

National Honor Society Tutoring FREE service to all CR students – two ways: Library – First come first served North – Tuesday – 7-9:00 PM South – Thursday – 7-9:00 PM Individual – Find application in the counseling center or click here for the private NHS tutor application

NHS – Tutoring Forms

Myths… The junior year is most important… Wrong… All years are on the transcript… Your Junior year is just the busiest!!! Colleges will see all my grades… If I take the PSAT in 10th grade, I do not need to take it in 11th grade…. If I don’t get all A’s in all honors courses, I will not get into college…

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Naviance!!! Click here to access a separate Naviance presentation!

Please share this information with your parents!!! This power point is linked on my website! Please share with your parents, especially those of you are the oldest in your family!