1. Aloha Class of 2016 Welcome to Freshman Guidance Cycle 1

2. Guidance  Student Expectations Expectations  Purpose  Introductions  Schedule & Locations Huh? What is guidance?

3. Student Expectations  Be on time.  Attendance is MANDATORY.  Come in quietly if you are late. Make sure you check in with your counselor at the end of class.  Be attentive. Plan to complete homework before you come to guidance.

4. Student Expectations  Absence will be unexcused unless it is cleared with the office or with your counselor PRIOR to your guidance period. An unexcused absence will result in DETENTION.

5. Purpose of Guidance  Personal & Social Skills  Decision Making  Communication  Study/Success Skills  Special Topics  Support Services

6. Introductions  Grade Level Counselors  Ms. Shelby (A-Ki) ext. 28432  Mrs. Chernisky (KL-Z) ext. 33492  Outreach Counselor  Mr. Lapsley ext. 28335  Secretary (Counseling Center)  Mrs. Cadell ext. 28585

7. Counseling  We’re with you for 4 years!!  Come and get to know your counselor.  Ms. Shelby, Mrs. Chernisky, and Mr. Lapsley are located in Kekuanao`a Counseling Center – ROOM KU 206  Visit our office during study hall, free periods, lunch or after school. 4 YEARS!?!?! AUURITE!!

8. Your counselor can help you with:  Class Schedules  Academic Concerns  Guidance  Counseling  Career Information  Strengths  Areas of Improvement  Personal Issues  Helping you understand yourself  Monitor progress  Confidentiality

9. Your counselor can also help you with:  Getting along with:  Teachers  Parents  Friends  Boyfriend / Girlfriend  Family Members  College Prep  College Requirements  Applications  Financial Aid

10. A note about confidentiality… Everything that is said in a counseling session is CONFIDENTIAL. There are, however, 3 exceptions to this:  If you say that someone is hurting you.  If you say that you are going to hurt someone else.  If you say that you will hurt yourself. In these cases, the counselor will need to break confidentiality in order to get help.

11. Other Support & Encouragement  Standardized Testing  Parent, Teacher, and/or Student Conferences  Founder’s Day  Song Contest  Athletics & Other Extra Curricular Activities Curricular Activities  Registration for Sophomore Year During 2 nd Semester Year During 2 nd Semester

12.  Work on getting/staying organized.  Be a good listener.  Be on time for class.  Use class time wisely.  Complete assignments/projects on time.  Meet new people and try new things!

13.  Study hard for quizzes/tests/exams.  Establish a positive relationship with your teachers.  If absent, find out what you missed.  Be consistent in your positive efforts.

14.  https://connect.ksbe.edu Schedules Grades Progress Reports School Calendar Daily Bulletin 4 year plan Registration/Teacher recommendation s

15. https://bb.ksbe.edu Guidance material Handouts Announcements Information and Resources

16. FRESHMAN YEAR  CHOICES  UP TO YOU  DO WHAT’S RIGHT  CARE ABOUT PEOPLE  DO THINGS TO THE BEST OF YOUR ABILITY

17. All About Me  We want to get to know you.  Complete form and turn in before leaving class today.

18. Any Questions?  How’s High School so far?  Any concerns?  Need help?

19. Have a Great Day!