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Welcome Bulldog
Parents!
The Role of the High School CounselorIf you should have questions or need assistance after this
presentation, please contact your student’s counselor.
Counselors are available for appointments.
Call 708-499-2550 ext.5752
Counseling Department708-499-2550
Ext. 5750
Counselors Social Workers
Jeff Moreland (A-G)
Sheryl Marek(H-O)
Olivia Consola (P-Z)
School Psychologist
Katherine Kain
*Please fill out a form to see your counselor before school, during lunch, or after school.
A Sheri ReiplingerB-Dea Nancy Goesel
Deb-Hua Melanie BenesHub-L Nick Matkovich
M-Per*(ELL) Yolanda RatliffPes-Sol Jane TurnerSom-Z Meaghan
O’SheaCareer/Intervention Counselor
Vanessa NuzzoStudent Coordinator
Nicole Saunoris
Student Support Services
708-499-2550ext. 5751
3 Domains
Academic
Post-Secondary
Social/
Emotional
How to best use your high school counselor
Social/Emotional Counseling
“It’s been a bad day and I need to talk!”
Academic Advising
“What can I do to improve my grade?”
Credit Evaluations
“How many credits do I need to graduate?”
Group Counseling
“Am I the only one going through
this problem? I need support.”
Community Counseling Referrals
“I’d rather talk to someone outside of school
about my problems. Who can I go to?”
Course Selection“What classes do I need to take to get
into college?”
Career Exploration“What do I need to do to get my dream
job?”
College Selection & Application“What is the best college for me?”
Scholarships“How can I get some help paying for
college?”
Letters of Recommendation“Will you please write some things about methat will help me get into this college or get this job?”
Counseling throughout 4 yearsCommunication of
Graduation requirementsCourse selection optionsThe significance of GPA
Goal setting and 4 year plans
Information concerning academic resources
Encourage extracurricular participation
Multi-level Advisory Programs coveringStudy SkillsOrganizational SkillsTime managementCollege/Career PlanningUnderstanding of a student transcript
College and career awareness activities
Information about standardized testing and goal-setting
Navigating through post-secondary and financial aid process
Social/Emotional Support
Student Role Throughout 4 Yearso Be early, be organized, be responsible, be prepared
o Take care of physical and mental health: helps deal with stress
o Be actively involved in your Freshman Advisory workrooms
o Family first, schoolwork next, all others as time allows: have a good balance
o Get involved: join a club or sport
o Seek out resources (don’t wait until it is too late!)o Academic tutoringo Skywardo Counseling supporto Re-takeso Test Prepo Career planning tools
Know and understand graduation requirements
4 Year planning; take course selection seriously
Career Exploration: interviewing, gathering information, choosing classes that connect to goals, job shadowing
Research financial aid, scholarship and post-secondary opportunities
Research post-secondary schools, visit campuses
Parent Roles Throughout 4 YearsKeep family lines of communication open
Set boundaries, follow through
Ask questions
Utilize Skyward with student regularly
Monitor/train/model organization and time management skills
Encourage extracurricular involvement
Help student identify strengths/weaknesses and how they relate to course selection and future career options
Share information about your career path; paths of family or friends
Engaging viable communication mediumsPhoneEmail
Participation in parent-focused activities
College campus visits (ie while on vacation, long weekend, family out of town visit); bring a friend
Attend college/career fairs
Preparing for Life After HS:
student-centered process
Parent
Patience, boundaries
Guidance – set timeline and stick to it
Modeling – organization of materials, questions to schools on the phone, train for independence
Transportation for college visits/open house events – invite friend(s)
Assist in narrowing options and finding the best fit academically, socially and financially
Follow through with financial aid paperwork by March 1st (Sr. Year)
Student
Attitude
Learn and practice skills to build independence
Collect and organize information
Use resources to research
Practice good phone etiquette; compile questions beforehand
Narrow down options
Abide by timelines and meet deadlines (Sr. Year)
Timeline Overview
Freshman: Successful transition and beginning exploration
Sophomore Year: Exploration Phase
Junior Year: Planning & Refinement Phase
Senior Year: Execution Phase
Why start exploring early?
Junior year – high stress to prepare for ACT; most challenging year
Senior year – application deadlines as early as September; busy with activities, job, social life, other responsibilities
Don’t be rushed to make such an important decision
Senior exit survey indicated wish to start the process sooner
Knowledge of admission requirements motivates students to be more conscious of grades, set higher goals
www.asvabprogram.comwww.collegeboard.orgwww.nationalmerit.orgwww.act.orgwww.actstudent.orgwww.kahnacademy.org/test-prep
Grade 9 Grade10 Grade 11 Grade 12
PSAT 8/9 ASVAB
PSAT
ASVAB
PSAT/NMSQT
SAT/ACT for college admissions
ASVAB (Scholarships)
SAT/ACT (re-take if desired)
College placement testing (varies per
college)
Testing
Calendar Highlights
September/October: All: attend College/Career fairs
Freshmen: successful transition to high school; health class lessons on depression awareness; intro to Career Cruising
Sophomores: add to resume; prepare for PSAT
Juniors: prepare and take PSAT
Interested Sophs – Seniors: take ASVAB; sign up for career field trips
Juniors/Seniors: Meet with college reps visiting campus; add to resume
Seniors: narrow down colleges and apply early! Complete FAFSA after Oct 1; Oct 6: help sessions for apps and FAFSA
November:
Freshmen: Intro to Career Clusters & 4 year plans; what are Final exams?
Sophomores: Narrow Career Clusters of interest
Freshmen/Sophomores:Class/Career Connections Fair
Juniors: Career Cruising college research
Freshmen – Juniors: Course Selection preview during Career Cruising (& Freshman Advisory)
Seniors: Bring in acceptance letters; Career Cruising Scholarship Search; Universal Scholarship application
Calendar Highlights, continued
January:
Freshmen – Juniors: Course Selection / Finalize courses with counselor
Sophomores: add to resume; prepare for PSAT
Juniors: Prep course for SAT/ACT if needed; Job Shadow Day
Seniors: No senioritis! Keep working hard! Bring in college acceptance letters
February:
Freshmen: health class lessons on depression awareness
Juniors: Continue ACT/SAT prep; deadline to register for April ACT
Seniors: Bring in acceptance letters; keep searching scholarships; look for financial aid notifications
Calendar Highlights, continued
March/April:
Sophomores: Career Day! add to resume; plan summer campus visits
Juniors: SAT in school April 5th
Seniors: No senioritis! Keep working hard! Bring in college acceptance letters
May:
Freshmen: Final Career Cruising session, create resume
Sophomores – Seniors: AP Testing
Juniors: Plan summer campus visits
Seniors: May 1st is decision day; notify schools that you were accepted to but are not attending
When it comes to the
college search, parents
and students are the
consumers. Gather as
much information as
possible to help make the
best decision and find the
right fit.
Breakout sessions
Freshman Advisory: Mrs. Benes
Sophomore Advisory: Ms. Reiplinger
Junior Test Prep/College Search: Mrs. O’Shea
Senior College Applications/Financial Aid: Mr. Matkovich
Factors to consider
Career Choice: 2-year or 4-year program?
Cost: public vs. private
Major offered
Location
Size
Admission Requirements: GPA, ACT, etc
Extracurricular activities – clubs, sports, Greek life
Opportunities for internships or jobs (on or off campus)
Cost: public vs. private
Confusing websites?
Look for or search these
terms:Admissions
Future students
Prospective students
Incoming freshmen
Transfer students
Undergraduate Programs
Academics
Programs of Study
To go away or not to go
away…….
Career choice – educational requirements
Undecided major
Cost
Maturity/Responsibility
Tools
Career Cruising
Portfolio saves info
Career exploration
College searches by factors
Learning Styles inventory
Course Planner
Employment information including resumes
ABS Counseling webpages
Links – Life During HS and Life After HS
Paperwork
Scholarships
College visits on campus
Summer opportunities
More Tools – College Cost
Calculatorshttp://www.collegeboard.com/student/pay/add-it-up/401.html
http://www.myfinancialfit.com/
https://www.noellevitz.com/student-recruitment-and-financial-aid/recruitment-technologies/net-price-calculator-truecost-calculator
http://www.managingcollegecost.com/
Thank you for your
attention
Please feel free to contact us in the Counseling Office with
any questions. Counselors are available for college and
career planning appointments.
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