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Sophomore Guidance Fall 2014

Sophomore Guidance Fall 2014. On the Road to Success. Counselor’s Role. Work with all students in 3 areas: Academic Personal & Social Career. Academic Counseling. Learning to Learn Transcript Review Strategies to earn the best grades possible. Personal & Social Counseling.

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Sophomore Guidance Fall 2014

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  1. Sophomore Guidance Fall 2014 On the Road to Success

  2. Counselor’s Role • Work with all students in 3 areas: • Academic • Personal & Social • Career

  3. Academic Counseling • Learning to Learn • Transcript Review • Strategies to earn the best grades possible

  4. Personal & Social Counseling • Learning to Live • Self-Knowledge • Healthy Choices • Getting the support you need

  5. Career/College Counseling • Learning to Work • Standardized tests • What are your options/goals? • Make a plan: What courses can you take to prepare yourself for a career?

  6. Jeopardy Fall Sophomore Guidance

  7. Question 1 - 10 Where is your counselor’s office located?

  8. Answer 1 – 10 Student Services

  9. Question 1 - 20 How many times can you come see your counselor a year?

  10. Answer 1 – 20 As much as you need to.

  11. Question 1 - 30 True or False: Everything you tell your counselor is confidential, except if your safety or someone else’s is at risk.

  12. Answer 1 – 30 True

  13. Question 1 - 40 Why do you receive a copy of your transcript at every Guidance Lesson?

  14. Answer 1 – 40 To check accuracy of spelling, grades, GPA, and courses taken.

  15. Question 1 - 50 What are the three main roles of your School Counselor?

  16. Answer 1 – 50 • Academic – Learning to Learn • Personal/Social – Learning to Live • College/Career – Learning to Work

  17. Question 2 - 10 What are the after school hours for the Literacy Lab?

  18. Answer 2 – 10 • 3:00 – 3:50pm • Anyone can go! • The Lit Lab is open all periods of the day.

  19. Question 2 - 20 How many credits do you need to graduate from BGHS?

  20. Answer 2 – 20 21 credits • 5 credits for Sophomore standing • 10 credits for Junior standing • 15 credits for Senior standing

  21. Question 2 - 30 Name at least 2 resources you can use if you are struggling in one or more of your classes?

  22. Answer 2 – 30 • Literacy Lab • Ask my teacher for help • Ask another student for help • Get a tutor • Form a study group • Saturday School • The Hub (Arlington Heights Memorial Library) • M-F 3-9pm Sat-Sun 12-5pm.

  23. Question 2 - 40 What big test are all sophomores at BGHS taking in April?

  24. Answer 2 – 40 IACT (Institutional ACT Assessment) which is a practice ACT. • Four academic areas covered: English, Math, Reading & Science • Take this test seriously!

  25. Question 2 - 50 Name 2 strategies you can use to get increase your grades.

  26. Answer 2 – 50 • Determine Strengths/Weaknesses • Set goals • Stay focused in class • Use assignment notebook • Monitor HomeLogic • Attend class everyday • Ask for help • Don’t give up!

  27. Question 3 - 10 How many hours of sleep should you get each night?

  28. Answer 3 – 10 8-10 hours a night • If you are not getting enough sleep each night, you may feel more stressed out, depressed, cranky, and it may be harder to concentrate during class

  29. Question 3 - 20 True or False: It is important for you to know your abilities, interests and values before determining your career path.

  30. Answer 3 – 20 True The people happiest about their chosen profession found a great match between their abilities, values and interests.

  31. Question 3 - 30 What is the #1 reason BG students do not drink alcohol?

  32. Answer 3 – 30 It is bad for your health

  33. Question 3 - 40 True or False: There is a very low correlation between alcoholism/drug abuse and suicide.

  34. Answer 3 – 40 False

  35. Question 3 - 50 If you are feeling sad, anxious, or depressed, where are two places you can go to get help at school?

  36. Answer 3 – 50 • My Counselor • Outreach Counselor • School Social Worker • School Psychologist • School Nurse • Dean • Teachers

  37. Question 4 - 10 What is a synonym of “Occupation”?

  38. Answer 4 – 10 • Work • Job

  39. Question 4 - 20 True or False: You should already know what my plans are after high school

  40. Answer 4 – 20 False

  41. Question 4 - 30 What computer program at school can you use to begin a college search?

  42. Answer 4 – 30 Naviance

  43. Question 4 - 40 What is the name of this room? <hyperlink video>

  44. Answer 4 – 40 College and Career Center • Located on the first floor in Student Services

  45. Question 4 - 50 Name two options for your life after high school.

  46. Answer 4 – 50 • 2 year Community College • 4 year College/University • Technical or Trade School • Apprenticeship • Join the Military • Work

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