Hayes High School Counseling Dept Welcome back Class of 2016!!

Meet the School Counselors Mr. Matthew Brown Ms. Heather Smith (Last names A-G 10 th -12 th ) (Last names H-O 10 th - 12 th )

Meet the School Counselors Miss Megan BurwinkleMiss Jessica Darcy (Last names P- Z grades 10-12) (9 th grade counselor)

Mrs. Leigh Conant The College and Career Counselor See Mrs. Conant for anything related to college and career exploration, scholarships, ACT/SAT testing, college visits and financial aid Meet the School Counselors

 Mrs. Estes & Mrs. Olson  What can our administrative assistants help you with? Work permit applications ACT/SAT registration materials Copies of report cards, schedules & transcripts PowerSchool information DACC, course, college, scholarship, & special program applications Scheduling appointments with your counselor School Counseling Administrative Assistants

What Do School Counselors Do? Academic Counseling Verify credits and transcripts Create graduation plans Schedule courses Monitor your grades Standardized test interpretation Provide information on credit flex & early college opportunities Help you advocate for yourself

What Do School Counselors Do? Career Counseling Provide resources for career exploration & planning Provide college counseling, which includes: College admissions, financial aid, & scholarship information Assist with resume writing & career portfolios

What Do School Counselors Do? Personal/Social Counseling Help you with any personal problems that you may be experiencing at school or home or with your friends. Arrange Peer Mediation Provide information for additional community resources when needed.

Confidentiality We keep your conversations with us confidential. However, we are required by law to report: Child Abuse Harm to Self Harm to Others Unlawful Activity

How Can You Communicate with Us? us! If you have a quick question, it is easiest for us to send you a response via . Leave us a voic . If you have an urgent matter that needs to be discussed right away, our office is ALWAYS open!

How Can You Communicate with Us? Arrange an appointment with us online. Here’s how: Login to your school Google . Go to the Hayes Website and click on Counseling. Click on your counselor’s name & enter your name in an open appt slot (preferably during your lunch, study hall or Academic Options period). Provide a brief description of why you’re coming to see us & then come see us during that time. If you need a pass in the morning, please see Mrs. Estes or Mrs. Olson. You will not be called down.

How Do We Communicate with You? Check your school Google frequently. We will be sending you information (typically college, scholarship, or other special program information) often. Sign up for the Hayes Hoofprints on the school website. Biweekly information and announcements will be sent to you about upcoming events at Hayes. Remind – Take out your cell phones and to 81010

How Do We Communicate with You? Check the Announcements on the school website. If we need to speak to you, we will call you down. However, we really try to avoid you missing class time. We will call you down during your study hall or at the end of a class period. Throughout the year, we will have special presentations during House to keep you up to date on important information.

What are you responsible for? We are the keepers of lots of information and we do our best to get that information to you, but remember that the person who has the biggest stake in your academics is you. It's up to you to stay on top of opportunities and deadlines so you can take control of your future.

A Note About Schedule Changes… The deadline was August 21. Any changes this point forward will result in a W – “Withdrawl”

Junior Year To Do List - Credits Make sure you have the credits you need to finish in Work toward improving or maintaining your GPA. The end of the Junior year GPA is the GPA sent on your college applications. Start thinking about your senior classes – we will schedule in January and February.

Junior Year To Do List - Testing Take the PSAT on October 15 th. Register to take the ACT or SAT at least once in the spring. AP testing in the spring.

Junior Year To Do List – Other Stuff Keep your focus on your classes. Start or continue your college search – schedule visits this year. Attend college fairs or informational events in the area and at Hayes. NCAA eligibility – the rules have changed – talk to your counselor about the rules and registering with the eligibility center. REMEMBER! Your counselor has almost 400 students to monitor…you have 1.

Questions? Remember, We are YOUR advocates and we are here to help! We look forward to working with you!