Transcript Welcome to Freshman Parent Planning Night 2011

Freshman Parent Program 2012
Radnor High School Guidance Counselors:
Megan Aquilante, Brooke Jacobs,
Lynne Blair, JJ Lemon, Donna Ward
Agenda
•Counselor role and transitioning to the high
school
•Academic review and support services
•Standardize tests and testing calendar
•Naviance overview and registration
•Course selection process
Guidance Counselors
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Brooke Jacobs (A – C)
◦ [email protected]
◦ 610.293.0855 x 3527
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Donna Ward (D - He)
◦ [email protected]
◦ 610.293.0855 x 3526
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Lynne Blair (Hi - L)
◦ [email protected]
◦ 610.293.0855 x 3537
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JJ Lemon (Ma – Ro)
◦ [email protected]
◦ 610.293.0855 x 3524
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Megan Aquilante (Ru – Z)
◦ [email protected]
◦ 610.293.0855 x 3523
The Role of the Counselor
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Social, Emotional and Academic
◦ Ongoing
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Future Planning
◦ Grade 9 – Introductions
◦ Grade 10 – Career Exploration
◦ Grade 11 – College Planning
 College Representatives
◦ Grade 12 – Applications/Decisions
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Student and Parent Evening Programs
◦ Junior College Night
◦ Senior College Night
Academic Review
• Home Access Center
• Contact Nadine McDevitt in the Main Office for log in information
• Teacher Web Pages
• Accessible through the High School website
Quarterly Report Cards
Transcript Interpretation
Grading Scale
Found on Page 11 of Program of Studies
Academic Supports
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Academic Success Center
Room 215
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Math Center
Room 203
◦ Open 3rd, 5th, 7th and 8th periods for students to drop in
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Writing Center
Library
◦ Open 2nd and 6th periods as well as during Community Period
◦ By appointment only – sign up sheet on Writing Center door
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See your teacher!
HS Hope
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Student Assistance Program
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Students who are struggling personally, academically, or both
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Members include Counselors, Administrators, School Psychologists,
School Nurse, and outside resources
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More information and referral forms available on the HS website
What are the college entrance
exams?
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PSAT
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SAT 11 / Subject Test
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SAT
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ACT
Standardized Testing Links
www.collegeboard.com
 www.actstudent.org
 www.fairtest.org
 http://www.rtsd.org/domain/185
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Differences Between SAT/ACT
ACT
VS
SAT
Five sections:
Reading, English, Math,
Science,Writing
CONTENT
Four separate sections
each completed before
moving on to next
content area with the
essay section given last
FORMAT
Ten sections that jump
from content area to
content area with the
essay section given first
Each subject scored 136; composite score
also 1-36, essay score
not included
SCORING
Each section scored
200-800, all included in
overall score, maximum
total score is 2400
No penalty for
incorrect answers
TEST STRATEGY
Three sections:
Critical Reading
Math
Writing
Incorrect responses
result in the loss of a
fraction of a point
When should your student be
taking these exams?
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Freshman year
◦ OCTOBER - PSAT
◦ JUNE- SAT11
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Sophomore year
◦ OCTOBER - PSAT
◦ JUNE- SAT11
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Junior year
◦ OCTOBER- PSAT
◦ DECEMBER through JUNE – ACT, SAT, and/or SAT II
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Senior year
◦ SEPTEMBER through NOVEMBER – ACT, SAT, and/or SAT II
Frequently Asked Questions
Can students with a learning disability
qualify for testing accommodations?
 Is preparation necessary?
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◦ Refer to PSAT report and testing booklet for
free online access code
◦ Prep courses offered locally- group or
individual tutoring
◦ Free online practice
◦ Resource materials available for purchase
What is it?
•Naviance
is a secure web-based planning and
advising system that helps students navigate
through high school and understand their post
high school options
•Each
student will create an account during 9th grade
Health classes in May
How NAVIANCE can help you
Underclassman features
• Resume builder
•Career Interest Profiler
• Explore careers and clusters
• Personality type assessment (10th grade)
“Do What You Are”
• Summer enrichment opportunities
• Receive grade specific guidance emails
•Brag sheet for counselor letter of recommendation (11th
grade)
NAVIANCE for college bound
students
College search and match programs
 Display scattergrams and application
statistics from Radnor
 Organize application deadlines
 Register for college visits
 Request transcripts
 Electronic submission of transcript, if
accepted by a college/university
 Research scholarship opportunities
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Naviance
College Visit Sign Up
Naviance
College Organizer
Scattergram
Program of Studies
COURSE SELECTION TIMELINE
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2012-2013 Program of Studies is available now on
rtsd.org
Teachers will input course recommendations for major
courses from January 23rd through February 10th
Students should review POS now and upload elective
choices January 30th through February 10th
Counselors will be reviewing course selections with
students in classrooms during the month of February
and final selections will be available on HAC in the
spring
All changes to course requests must be submitted to
your Guidance Counselor by June 29, 2012 as there is
no drop/add period beyond that deadline. No change
requests will be honored beyond this deadline
Notes about Course Changes
Course changes must be processed
by your Guidance Counselor
2. Core course changes require that
an override form be completed
(Core=English, Social Studies,
Math, Science, and World
Language)
3. Elective changes do not require an
override form
1.
What your child should be doing
now
Review 2012-2013 Program of Studies
and think about classes for next year
 Consult with teachers regarding course
recommendations for next year
 Review the guidance website and seek
out your Guidance Counselor with any
questions
 Prepare for mid-term exams (January 25th,
26th and 27th
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Questions?