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9 th Grade Parent Night

9 th Grade Parent Night. Who we are. Same Counselor for four years Team approach 9th grade Administrator, Dr. Neagle Aligned with a Asst. Principal and School Psychologist. School Counselor Role. Help with academic, social and emotional needs Provide guidance for the future

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9 th Grade Parent Night

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  1. 9th Grade Parent Night

  2. Who we are Same Counselor for four years Team approach 9th grade Administrator, Dr. Neagle Aligned with a Asst. Principal and School Psychologist

  3. School Counselor Role Help with academic, social and emotional needs Provide guidance for the future Suggest appropriate resources Listen and Advocate

  4. What makes a successful student Student should be in class, on time, every day Bring materials needed Record assignments daily and keep assignments together Take good notes, review notes nightly to make sure you understand what you wrote down Set up a routine, distraction-free study time and space for every day Turn in every homework assignment! A zero on even one assignment will hurt your average Make an appointment with the teacher for after school help when needed Counselor can give suggestions on study skills and additional resources

  5. Help Is Available

  6. School Connectedness Why get involved? Make connections with other students and teachers Improve communication, leadership, and teamwork skills Increase self-confidence and self-awareness Explore career options

  7. Ways to get involved * School Clubs - List of advisors and clubs are listed on the GHS webpage under athletics/clubs • Athletics • Youth & Family Services • Music • Volunteer work Remember it is Quality not Quantity!

  8. NCAA- Division I/II • Register during junior year • http://www.eligibilitycenter.org • Sliding scale for Division I • Parent of prospective Division I/II student athlete should become familiar with the NCAA regulations • Presentation Nov 7, 2013, 7:00 p.m.

  9. Credits

  10. New Admissions StandardsCT State University System

  11. Attendance Policy • Loss of credit will happen when: • 11 absences from a semester course • 21 absences from a full year course • Appeal Process • Student’s will have the opportunity to appeal a decision for restoration of loss of credit, related to an academic, attendance or discipline matter.

  12. Transcript

  13. Performance Standards • What is a Performance Standard? • A statement of expected knowledge, skills, or attributes. • How Many Performance Standards Must a Student Meet? • 14 • 10 of 18 Elected Standards • 4 REQUIRED: • Reading, Writing, Mathematical Problem Solving and Technology

  14. Performance Standard Report Card

  15. TestingWhat to expect

  16. Reminders GHS Website- School Counseling Page https://www.glastonburyus.org Student Success Plans

  17. Break Out Sessions Auditorium Ms. Karen Stearns Ms. Kate Martorelli Ms. Kim Herwerth Café Mr. Dan Forte Ms. Jennifer Lamberson Ms. Kristin Zabroski Library Ms. Noel LaPlante Mr. Scott Suty Room B106 Mr. Mike Fahey Ms. Danielle Lanz Room B108 Ms. Maria Grabowski Ms. Emily Scott

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