1. Class of 2017 Good Choices now= lots of opportunities later

2. Counselors Mrs. Hunker- A-G Mrs. Baker – H-O Mrs. Muck – P-Z

3. Bullying Physical Verbal Social Repeated behavior that makes it hard for a student to learn is bullying. Any insults that are sexual is sexual harassment

4. What to do if you think a friend is in danger….. Tell an adult immediately! Do not delete texts, messages, posts or voicemail. Do not let your friend be alone. Get support from an adult for YOU!

5. GPA UNDERSTANDING SOME KEY POINTS Accumulative GPA v. GPA Adjusts as credit is earned Semester credit and semester finals Quality points 5.00 credits to be 10 th grade, need 10 credits to be 11 th grade JVS – 25 point system, attendance is huge, academic GPA, course sequence (are you on track?) WE DON’T DECIDE WHO GETS IN AT THE JVS You are competing against all Lorain County High Schools, except Lorain Attendance – 5 days each quarter are allowed. If you miss a 6 th day of school you immediately fail for the quarter. School excused absences are in your handbook

6. Lorain County Joint Vocational School 25 point system, attendance is huge, academic GPA, course sequence (are you on track?) WE DON’T DECIDE WHO GETS IN AT THE JVS You are competing against all Lorain County High Schools, except Lorain The JVS representative will be here November 20 & 21 January 28 is the field trip for sophomores who want to visit. There is a limited number of space – field trip permission forms must be in by December 12 Application is online and will be available in January

7. Community Service Importance of Community Service It has the largest scholarship opportunities National Honor Society requirement Giving back to your community has a rewards in itself Finding what you love to do

8. Community Service Community Service Cord You will be recognized at graduation You must complete 30 hours of community service by the time you graduate high school Get community service forms in guidance and get approved before doing service

9. Test Wednesday PSAT SCORES Scores will be distributed and explained on January 8 at 6 pm here at the high school. If you do not attend, you will not receive scores until February and you will need to make an individual appointment with your counselor for score explanations.

10. Final Notes Transcripts December 10 th practice ACT – sign up in Guidance There are practice ACT tests on ohiomeansjobs.com website Come to guidance if you have any questions – Someone is in need or harms way – You need to talk, vent, or just need a moment – You do not have enough credits to become a junior: 10 credits or you have a problem with your schedule (already took a class & passed it) – Your personal information is not correct – You need username/password for Powerschool

11. www.ohiomeansjobs.com Click on individuals K12 student Explore It Career cluster inventory Career worksheet – Explore It, occupation search