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High School Timeline
Freshman Year Orientation to high school/ Four-year
planning/Explore Test
Sophomore Year PLAN Test/ Career planning/Naviance
Junior Year College planning and testing (PSAT,
ACT/PSAE, SAT)
Senior Year College applications and financial aid
Freshman Year
Orientation to high school–Academics–School culture–Resources– Introduction to The West Way
Four-year planning sessions–Small group sessions with
counselor– Introduction to curricular
options
The West Way
Created to foster a positive social culture that promotes both social and academic success (PBIS model).
Research based system that teaches expectations and reinforces positive behaviors.
September, November, and December Orientation dates will use The West Way framework to present topics related to social-emotional development.
West Way Themes2013-2014
September Follow the West Way October On-Time October November Show Gratitude December Electronic Etiquette January Academic Honesty February Live Life Well March Respect April Dress Appropriately May Exit With Pride
Freshman Orientation DatesPLC Mondays
• September 16 – Introduction to High School/Getting Involved
• September 23 – Getting Involved/Introduction to High School
• November 4 – Respect • December 2 – Successful• February 3 – Sophomore Year Enrollment• March 17 – Social Emotional Learning (SEL)• April 14 – Summer Planning
Freshmen are required to remain in school on these Mondays from 2:00 – 2:35
Four-Year Planning Sessions Individual counselors meet with
small groups of students during second quarter.
Counselors discuss curricular options, course sequences, and elective opportunities.
Students complete Tentative Four-Year Plans and prepare for February enrollment.
Extracurricular InvolvementAthletics28 athletic teams (750 student athletes)Students must meet academic eligibility
requirements
Clubs/Activities Over 60 clubs Most meet after school – late buses
available
Counselor AssignmentsClass of 2017
Counselor Direct Line
Alphabet
Rhiannon Sieck 942-7487 A-Ca
Mike Neberz 942-7491 Ce-F
Anthony Bergantino 942-7485 G-He
Chris Lubiniecki 942-7486 Ho-Mag
Jeremiah Wiencek 942-7490 Mah-Mil
Natalie Rubino 942-7489 Mim-Raw
Kate Culloton 942-7733 Rax-Si & ELL
Norma Vega-Rodriguez
942-7488 Sk-Z & ELL
Resources
PowerSchool: Web-based student information system www.glenbardwesths.org
Lunch Intervention Resource schedule STRIVE: after school
homework program Glenbard Parent Series
(GPS)
Suggested Websites
actstudent.orgcollegeboard.orgcollegeillinois.orgncaa.org (click on
eligibility center)