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

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

3. *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.

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

5. 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!!!

6. The Blue Pass!!

7. 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!

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

9. 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

10. 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…

11. 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

12. NHS – Tutoring Forms

13. 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…

14. Sign up for confidential text reminders!

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

16. 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!