1. Freshman Parent Presentation
Larry A. Ryle High School Guidance Department

2. GUIDANCE COUNSELORS A-G H-O P-Z Alpha Group
Tracy Schaefer
A-G
Erik Arkenberg
H-O
Michelle Schilling
P-Z
Katie Parks
Counselor of Special Programs
James Demetrakis
College and Career Coach

3. HOW CAN WE HELP? Counseling Appointments Academic Counseling
Personal issues – Confidentiality
Help facilitate conferences with teachers
Spring scheduling and course recommendations
Presentations in the classroom every year
College/Career Counseling
Guidance Website
Ryle Guidance on Twitter:

4. Parent Portal-Student Grades
Parents have access to their child’s grades through the Parent Portal on Infinite Campus.  The log in should be the same as middle school, but, if you have any issues, please see Mrs. Sharon Salyers in the front office.

5. Scheduling Process
The scheduling process for the following school year will begin as early as December with information sessions on different programs and classes that are available.  Students will officially begin filling out the scheduling paperwork in January and it will be finalized with a parent meeting between parent and Homeroom teacher in February.  
Students are responsible for meeting deadlines, especially when it comes to applications

6. CERT Testing
A tool that students in grades 9 and 10 will take 3 times each year.  The CERT will communicate to students, parents, and teachers each child’s progress towards meeting benchmark in English, Math, Reading, and Science on the ACT.  This data is used by teachers, parents, students, counselors, and administrators to build and provide the support each child needs to reach his/her goals.  
Students could be assigned to different RAP workshops, classes, or tutoring opportunities based on CERT Scores.  

7. RAP and RAP 2.0 (page 11-12 student agenda)
RAP:  RAP occurs every Monday from 10:35-11:10am with the students’ homeroom teacher.  This is a time for all students to acquire important grade level information.
RAP 2.0:  RAP 2.0 occurs every Tuesday through Friday.  RAP 2.0 gives each student the opportunity to get additional support where they might need it.  Some students will be assigned by their teachers, counselors, or administrators, and some will have the option to choose where they need to go.  We encourage parents to assist in this process so students are taking advantage of the program.  

8. ESS Tutoring Opportunities
Students are welcome to stay after school at anytime when they feel they need additional help in their classes.  Each Department has a teacher stay for tutoring.  Students must ask their teachers first before staying to find out their availability.  
Parents are also encouraged to be in contact with their child’s teachers ( is preferred) if there are any concerns in the class.  

9. ILP-Individualized Learning Plan
ILP – Individual Learning Plan
The Individual Learning Plans or ILPs for Kentucky's 6th grade through 12 grade students are changing how student prepare themselves for their future. 
The ILP helps users plan their classes to prepare for college and future careers, explore career options, build résumés, document important scholastic and extracurricular achievements and community involvement, view assessment results, set career and life goals and more.
The Career Cruising ILP Tool is designed to help students bring together their academic achievements, extracurricular experiences, and career and education exploration activities.

10. GPA GPA GPA SCALE - weighted GPA GPA SCALE - unweighted
Academic Honor AP
Index
Numeric Score Quality Points
GPA GPA SCALE - weighted
Academic Honor AP
Index
Numeric Score Quality Points

11. GPA and Academic Honors page 17 student agenda
GPA is calculated at the end of any semester that contains a final average.
Academic Honors:  GPA between a 3.30 and 3.69 non-weighted GPA for the final grade average of the academic school year.
Academic Honors with Distinction:  GPA between a 3.70 and 4.00 non- weighted GPA for the final grade average of the academic year.  
Graduation with Honors: please see page 15 in the student agenda (Summa Cum Laude, Magna Cum Laude, Cum Laude)

12. High School Credits (page 13 student agenda)
22 Credits to Graduate: 5 credits to be a Sophomore 11 credits to be a Junior 16 credits to be a Senior Most students will graduate with 24 credits, although there are opportunities to earn more through the different District programs (V-School, Homebuilders, Early College, Dual Enrollment, Design School, etc.)

13. Ryle High School Diploma Requirements (page 14-15 student agenda)
22 High School Credits
5 Community Service Hours per year (or 20 total)
Senior Exit Interview (occurs in the spring of senior year)
Senior Research Paper (completed through Senior English Classes)

14. KEES Money GPA BASE AMOUNT ACT SCORE BONUS AMOUNT 15 $36 16 71 17 10718
143 19
179 20
214 21
250 22
286 23
321 24
357 25
393 26
428 27
464
28 or Above
500
KEES Money
2.50
$125
2.60
150
2.70
175
2.75
187
2.80
200
2.90
225
3.00
250
3.10
275
3.20
300
3.25
312
3.30
325
3.40
350
3.50
375
3.60
400
3.70
425
3.75
437
3.80
450
3.90
475
4.00
500

15. Students can access their KEES account anytime.
Students can access their KEES account anytime.
Get your students involved with checking their account information prior to graduation.
Verify the correct Social Security number
Verify date of birth
Verify yearly grades and award amounts
Verify the highest ACT or SAT score on file

16. PLEASE. Don’t forget to update addresses
PLEASE Don’t forget to update addresses! Each year, approximately 20% of KEES award notices are returned to KHEAA due to incorrect addresses. Providing a current address is a great way to help KHEAA save costs and ensure your students receive the most recent updates on KEES and financial aid programs that may benefit them.

17. Freshman Planning Timeline: www.kheaa.com

18. Early Graduation see your guidance counselor for details
Students may graduate early if they meet benchmark in all Areas of the ACT and score proficient on EOC exams.  Students must complete an application for Early Graduation with their guidance counselor in order to qualify.  

19. Thank you!
Please contact your child’s counselor with any additional questions or concerns and join us on Twitter to stay informed and connected:
@Ryle_guidance