drake high counseling department we work together toward a common goal of success for all students....
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Drake High Counseling DepartmentWe work together toward a common goal of success for all students.
WELCOME TO FROSH PARENT NIGHT
PEOPLE YOU SHOULD KNOW
Principal Liz Seabury
Assistant Principals Chad Stuart David Rice
College/Career Specialist Lisa Neumaier
School to Career Liaison Greg Davison
Counselors Kyle Kassebaum Katie Paulsen Sheila Souder Molly Yasuda
Counseling Secretary Sandy Howard Jolie Jacobs
We provide academic, social and emotional support
We ensure enrollment in all graduation requirements. Summary in Instructional Guide on the Drake website.
We support student as they make post-secondary plans
COUNSELOR RESPONSIBLITIES
Classroom presentations on counselor role, definition of success, getting involved and goal setting
Conference with student. Opportunity to get to know student & find out how we can best support her/him
Individual meetings at student request - short term personal counseling
Parent/student conferences - upon request
Referral source - long term counseling, etc.
FROSH YEAR SERVICES
Bay Area Community Resources Peer Resource & Link Crew After School Tutoring (TBA) Peer Mentors in SLC’s Tutors - Peer and Adult (lists in counseling
office) Advisory/Tutorial
ADDITIONAL SUPPORT SERVICES
WHAT MAKES FOR A SUCCESSFUL FROSH YEAR?
Over-scheduling & over-doing are common concerns
Sit with your child & discuss priorities
Say “NO” for them when you know they are overscheduled
PARENT RESPONSIBILITIES
My personal strengths Some things I find challenging Things I plan to participate in for a
successful freshman year One academic goal I hope to accomplish One personal/social goal I hope to
accomplish Some things my counselor should know
about me
FROSH PRESENTATION QUESTIONNAIRE
CATCH THE DRAKE SPIRIT!
Sophomore Year: Fall group check in Course Workshops & Questions Sophomore Conference in spring semester
Junior Year Fall group check in Spring semester conferences for post-high
school planning (college/career) Senior Year
Senior fall check ins UC/CSU & Common Application Workshops
THE FUTURE YEARS
Need help with college decisions? College searches Career searches College Admission Information Scholarship Lists Course information Road Trip NationLook for an email from Lisa Neumaier, College &
Career Specialist, with account access information!
NAVIANCE
HOW TO CONTACT YOUR STUDENT’S COUNSELOR
STUDENTS: Drop in to our office Leave a note in
counselor’s box for appointment or pass
Counselors leave a portion of their day open for student drop-ins & emergencies
PARENTS: Call or E-mail Make an appointment.
We would like to be prepared and have ample time to address your concerns, so please arrange this in advance.
DRAKE HIGH’SCOUNSELING WEBSITE
Drake High Website, Counseling page, for information on: Upcoming counseling events and
programs After School Academic Workshop College resources Overview of counseling services Check list by grade level for college
and career planning
Student grades/progress: Teacher Student attendance: Millie Heim Athletic eligibility: Patty Parnow/Pete
Donoff Transcripts: Registrar E-Mail update: Jackie Hamilton (
[email protected]) Discipline: Assistant Principals Phone list provided in Parent News & on
Drake website
CONTACT INFORMATION
HOME ACCESS CENTERPARENT LOG IN
Go to home.tamdistrict.org
Click on the “account registration” button
Complete and submit the online form
Check your email for account information
Questions? Email [email protected]
Assignment information Report card grades Student attendance Student schedules
Please check individual teacher policies for those teachers not using Home Access for assignment or grade information
YOU HAVE QUESTIONS…WE HAVE ANSWERS