class of 2023 · important information credit/ no credit due sept. 13th allows you to try classes...
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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) [email protected]
Mrs. Kozlowski (Ham-Pap) [email protected]
Mr. Torres (Paq-Z) [email protected]
Freshman Social Worker Mrs. Palacios [email protected]
Where & How?
Room A105
Conference Request Form (fill out in counseling office and drop in their mailbox)
Stop in before or after school
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!!!!