class of 2023 · important information credit/ no credit due sept. 13th allows you to try classes...

Class of 2023

Objectives of the Day

1) Do you understand how to access your counselor if you have questions?

2) Do you understand the importance of ACT/ROAR/Speak-Up Line? Do you know from whom to seek support for emotional help and/or bullying help for you or someone you know?

3) Do you understand where to find information on school policies and procedures?

Who?

Freshman Counselors Mrs. Ziroli (A-Hal) nziroli@lths.net

Mrs. Kozlowski (Ham-Pap) kkozlowski@lths.net

Mr. Torres (Paq-Z) etorres@lths.net

Freshman Social Worker Mrs. Palacios mpalacios@lths.net

Where & How?

Room A105

Conference Request Form (fill out in counseling office and drop in their mailbox)

Stop in before or after school

Email

Phone

What?Developmental Group Guidance and Individual Meetings

Freshman Year

Transition

Academic

Social Emotional

Junior Year

Academic

Post High School

Options & Exploration

Social Emotional

Sophomore Year

Academic

Social Emotional

Career

Senior Year

Academic

Post High School

Plans

Social Emotional

When? Current & Future Group Guidance

October

Emotional Intelligence

Mood Meter

Activate Naviance

January

Course selection

presentation

Course selection small

group meetingsNovember

4-Year Plan

Learning Styles

Final exam preparation

and study skills

April

Resume building

End of year survey

Importance of High School Planning for College Factors in thoughtful post high school planning:

Grades / GPA: the main factor colleges consider for admittance as well as for scholarships. Colleges see both weighted and unweighted GPA.

Test scores: (such as ACT or SAT) are another factor used for college admittance as well as for scholarships.

Rigor: They want to see that you are challenging yourself while still earning good grades.

Activities / Community Service/Jobs

Leadership Roles/Experiences

Teacher and counselor recommendations (start getting to know your teachers and counselors)

Essays (eventually you will write college essays)

Need Help?It’s important to ACT

Acknowledge, Care, Tell

If you or one of your friends is experiencing an emotional problem…or any problem, know that there is help and support out there. Please seek support from one of the resources below.

-School Counselor, Social Worker, Assistant Principal

-Trusted Adult

-In an emergency, dial 911 or report to the emergency room

R.O.A.R - Reach Out and Report-Against Bullies

-Report inappropriate behavior to your teacher, assistant principal, counselor, or social worker

-Anonymously report to the Speak-Up Line – 708-588-7326

Watch our YouTube video:

General Info for Students - Lyons Township High School Counseling

Important Information Credit/ No Credit due Sept. 13th

Allows you to try classes without worrying about earning an A or B (must earn a C- or better to get credit)

Some selective colleges may not accept CR/NC

California State colleges do not accept cr/nc for their creative art requirement (as of Fall, 2017)

One elective per semester

See you teacher for this form

Academic Level Change due Sept. 13th

Talk to your teacher first if you want to level change and ask for a form

Space: must be available in the desired course and any other courses that may need to be changed to accommodate the request.

Important Information

Schedule Change Criteria Student Handbook pg. 40/41

Academic Program Guide pg. 14

Homework Requests Email your teachers when you are out 2+ days

Attendance Student Handbook pg. 8 (stays on your permanent transcript)

Final Exam (exemption policy) No unexcused, 4 or less tardies any class, no suspensions, C- or above for in class

grade

Important Information

Quarter Grades Used for honor roll designation

GPA (weighted and unweighted) Cumulative each semester

Semester grades are on your permanent transcript

Use your LT email and IC to communicate with staff

BALANCE For High School StudentsB – believing it is ok to be less than perfect

A – accepting when things go wrong

L – learning how to reframe

A – accessing support systems

N – negotiating emotions

C – challenging irrational expectations

E – Enjoying the journey Reference: Davis, T. (2007) Find the Balance. ASCA School Counselor, 45 (1), 32-39

The BIG Transition

Responsibility:-take charge of your learning and actions-advocate for yourself -stay organized/use student handbook-get involved

Communication: -using your LTHS email

-Resources

-Organization

-Communicating with your teachers

-Ask for help

-Speak up Line

Student Information Form

Please complete the information form and place in the box with your counselor’s name on it on your way out.

Mrs. Ziroli (A-Hal)

Mrs. Kozlowski (Ham-Pap)

Mr. Torres (Paq-Z)

Survey Directionsfor use with Phone:

Step 1: Open your camera like you are going to take a picture (you must be on wifi or your own cell phone service)

Step 2: Hold camera over the above QR Code. As it centers a link should pop up at top of phone.

Step 3: Click on the link

Step 4: Fill out the form/Answer the questions

Step 5: Click SUBMIT

THANK YOU!!!!