Transcript Welcome to 8th Grade Parent Night

The High School Journey Begins!
Our Vision
...is to empower students to
achieve uncharted levels of
success.
We EMBRACE that vision!
We are passionate about what
we do.
A-Cla
Mrs. Cori Melling
Cle-Hai
Mrs. Judy Montecalvo
Haj-Lom
Miss Jill Okey
Lon-Pa
Mrs. Nicole Carmichael
Pe-So
Mrs. Jen Chadima
Sp-Z
Ms. Shelley Laudato
Social Worker
Mrs. Julie Schultz
Student Assistance
Program Coordinator
Mrs. Jen Chadima
Principal
Mr. Brian Wilch
Freshmen
Mrs. Natalie Wininger
(12th P-Z)
Sophomores
Ms. Maureen Gorsuch
(12th Han-O)
Juniors
Mr. Bryan Bedford
(12th A-Ham)
Guidance offers many resources to students,
primarily through classroom guidance.
Wealth of information:
 Professional
 Family
 HHS
knowledge
Connection by Naviance
Guidance website
 Outstanding
 Advice
Website Resources
from our governing bodies: state & national
 Freshmen
Orientation: Wed., August 12, 2015
 Freshmen
Mentoring Program
• Adjustment to high school
 Classroom
Guidance
• Career Assessment: Naviance, EXPLORE, and more
 Community
 9th
First Career Panels/Intern for a Day
Grade Information Night for students &
parents
Career
Exploration
• Six District Compact College Tech Prep
• Community First Career Panels/Intern for a Day
Curriculum
Offerings/Scheduling
• Grade level scheduling seminars
Parent & Student Nights
• Held for each grade level
Classroom
Guidance
• Investigating career interests, college searches,
resume building
• PSAT, ACT, SAT information and interpretation
• Career Interests Inventories linked to Career Clusters
and College Majors through Naviance
• Junior and Senior Workshops aimed at college
process
 Parent
Night: Feb. 9th
 Classroom
Scheduling Seminars:Feb 6th
 Recommendation
 Online
from teachers
Registration from home
 Student
Curriculum Guide
(seven classes maximum, six classes minimum)
 English 9/Honors English 9

Algebra 1/Geometry/Algebra 2/Honors Algebra 2
 US
History/Honors US History/AP US/ AP European
History
 Physical
Science/Biology/Honors Biology
 Foundations
of PE(sem.) and Health (sem.)
 Pick
Two:
World Lang./Band/Choir/Orchestra/Elective/StudyHall
Limits for students who have failed an 8th grade class
 Minimum
Recommended College Prep Load:
• 4 English
• 4 Math (Algebra 1 and beyond)
• 3 Science
• 3 Social Studies
• 2 World Language (recommend 3)
• 1 Visual/Performing Arts
 ASK!
 Talk
with teacher!
 Visit
the Math Lab
 Visit
the Writing Clinic
 Utilize
ARC (Academic Resource Center)
 Utilize
AST (After School Tutoring)
 Private
Tutor list on Hudson website

Schedule time with secretaries during study hall or
lunch time

Come in on Friday (walk-in day) during study hall or
lunch

Explorer Period (walk-in)

Email counselor if trouble scheduling time

Come in immediately in case of emergency and tell
secretary it is “urgent”

Leave counselor a Blue Note
 Family
Connection by Naviance
 Guidance
Website
 Classroom
 Evening
Guidance Programs
Programs for Parents & Students
 SunGard
Home Access Center (HAC)
 BlackBoard/E-mails
 Colleges:
• College search
• Admission information/requirements
• Build list of colleges to apply to, request teacher recommendations
 Careers:
• Interest Inventories to match you to careers
• Learn about Career Areas and Options
 About
Me:
• Create a Resume
• Set goals
• Track Involvement & Academic Credentials
 My
Planner:
• Search Tasks and To Do List Items for yourself
• Plan ahead

College Tech Prep Initiative Programs
• 25+ programs available for Juniors & Seniors
• Students visit in 10th grade
• These programs may be taken with a college prep curriculum

College Credit Plus
• Dual Credit at University of Akron, Kent State University,
Cuyahoga Community College
• Typically taken Junior & Senior Year
• For more information, attend mandatory CCP info night Monday,
February 23rd at 7:00 PM in room C212
 Men’s/Women’s
Sports:
• Hudson offers 24 teams
• Some have cuts, some do not
 8th
grade students:
• Informational meetings for Fall Sports at Middle
School this Spring
 Hudson
High School offers a wide variety
of extracurricular opportunities
• Students will learn about these activities during
August orientation
 Fall
athletes:
• Freshmen must have passing grades in 5 classes
• (P.E. does not count)
• Eligibility is based on grades from the quarter preceding the
season
• Summer School grades may not be used
• Students must have over a 2.0 gpa for the quarter
• 1.2 to 2.0 requires a study table
• An “F” in any class requires a study table
 Students
have seven 50 minute periods for
classes and ½ hour lunch
 Periods
around the lunch time are
shortened and combined to form one full
period (i.e.-a student may have 4/5 period
class (30 min. + 20 min. = 50 min)
 Therefore,
we show a 10 period day
 Honor
your child’s gifts, strengths, and passions
 Students
should be challenged but not overwhelmed
 Encourage
activities
your child to get involved in school