1. Advocating for Career Guidance Marcie Koch June 2015

3. Welcome to Connell High School 585 Students, 9 th -12 th Grades 68% Free & Reduced Lunch 95 % Graduation Rate12% Special Education 64% Hispanic, 33% Caucasian, 3% Asian/Pacific Islander

4. North Franklin School District “Strong families are the anchor of North Franklin School District, and bring strong values, a deep sense of community, unmatched dedication, and hard work to the district. Families donate countless hours of volunteer service to the schools.” -NFSD Website

5. Professional Growth Plan Goals #1 – Create classroom guidance curriculum for grades 9-12, that includes a High School and Beyond Plan. #2 – Advocate for my position as a School Counselor using the ASCA model as a foundation

6. R.I.P. “CAPS” Required class for grades 9-12.25 credit earned each year Met once a week for 30 minutes Topics covered: career exploration, academic advising, service learning, portfolio management Required components: 4 hours of community service each year, Junior year Job Shadow, Senior Project Discontinued in 2011

7. Hello STAT! 4 days a week, 30 minutes a day.25 credit earned each year Yellow Card: 71% or higher – Incentives: Open Gym, Open Field, Talk Lounge, Movie & Popcorn Red Card: 70% or lower – Interventions: Must go to the teacher of the class with the low grade(s) – Help with homework, relearning concepts, retaking tests No longer required: community service hours, career guidance lessons, job shadow

8. When CAPS was eliminated, so was the time to teach important lessons. Students were increasingly unknowledgeable about how to read a transcript, what the difference between the SAT & ACT are, what their post high-school options are, and what graduation requirements are, among many other things.

9. December 2014: Needs Assessment for Freshman

12. Graph Used to Answer Questions

15. December 2014: Needs Assessment for Juniors

19. Intervention Design Attended OSPI Career Guidance Workshop at ESD 123 in October 2014 Brainstormed lesson ideas When will we teach these lessons? Who will teach the lessons?

20. FreshmanSophomoresJuniorsSeniors September Study Skills/Executive Functions Mapping College & Career Requirements/ Defining Credentials SAT/ACT College Application Campaign October Student Led Conferences Scholarships/Reco mmendation Letters November Graduation Requirements Choosing a College Factors Organization/ Keeping Track of Passwords Financial Aid February5 Year Plan Update 5 Year Plan Update 5 Year Plan/ Postsecondary Plan March Student Led Conferences/ Registration Registration/ Dual Credit Options Registration Resume & Cover Letter AprilCareer Exploration LeadershipMaking the Most of a College Visit Personal Networking/ Seeking Out Role Models and Mentors

21. State Board of Education Website, June 9, 2015

22. What are the Goals? Help students to become more informed, knowledgeable, and are able to advocate for themselves. How will the Goals be Assessed? Administer the same Needs Assessment Survey to the current Freshman and Juniors in May 2016. Include a satisfaction survey

23. Anticipated Results Better equipped graduates of CHS More knowledgeable students = better quality of conversation between student and teacher as it relates to post–high school planning Students reteaching information to siblings, friends, & family Increase in passing grades as students find school more relevant to their post high school plans More effort in school work in order to reach their goals More thoughtful selection of classes Stronger Student Led Conferences

24. Collaboration – My Role – Collaborating with Stakeholders Communication – Meeting with Principal & Superintendent, then with the CHS Staff Reflection – Making time – Difficulty of creating a curriculum – Be part of something positive

25. Connell High School Class of 2015