Freshman Counseling Orientation Woodbridge Senior High School October - 2013
Mrs. Langley Director of School Counseling Mrs. Weakland ESOL 1-6 Mrs. McLaughlin A - Car
Dr. Byrd Cas - Fo Mrs. Kerns Fra - I Mr. Bryant J - Ma
Mrs. Doggett Mc Po Ms. Crenshaw Pr - Ste Mrs. Edwards Sti - Z
Function of a High School Counselor Academic Planning Academic Success Exploring Career Options Occasional Reality Checks Problem Solving Strategies Getting the Most Out of High School
Counselor Contact Form Schedule an appointment with your counselor by completing the blue form titled: REQUEST TO SEE COUNSELOR Forms are found in the Counseling Office Forms should be left in your Counselor s mailbox located on your Counselor s office door
What is said in a guidance counselor s office stays in the guidance counselor s office, unless: 1. Your life or someone else s life is in danger. 2. You give permission for information to be shared. 3. Your counselor determines that the issue is so potentially threatening or harmful that some kind of resource help is needed. Students are encouraged to share information with parents.
School Counselor School Psychologist Mrs. Gonzalez School Social Worker Mr. Solondz New Horizons Counselor Mrs. DiGiacomo School Nurse Nurse Charity Student Resource Officer Officer Brown Testing Coordinator Mr. Mathison Administrator
English: 4 units (English 9, 10, 11, 12) You must also achieve a passing score on the 11 th grade research paper. Math: 3 units (including 2 course selections from among Algebra 1, Geometry, or higher) Science: 3 units (must include two different disciplines from among Earth Science, Biology, Chemistry, or Physics) Social Studies: 3 units (World History, US/VA History, and US/VA Government) Health/PE: 2 units (HPE I and HPE II) Economics and Personal Finance: 1 unit Foreign Language/Fine Arts or CTE: 2 units Electives: 2 of the 4 units must be in sequential order (ex. Art 1 and Art 2) VERIFIED UNITS (SOL Testing) English: 2 (both given in English 11) Math: 1 Science: 1 Social Studies: 1 One additional unit from either Math, Science, or Social Studies or an Occupational Competency Test may be used
English: 4 units (English 9, 10, 11, 12) You must also achieve a passing score on the 11 th grade research paper. Math: 4 units (including 3 course selections from among Algebra 1, Geometry, or higher) Science: 4 units (must include two different disciplines from among Earth Science, Biology, Chemistry, or Physics) Social Studies: 4 units (World History to 1500, World History from 1500, US/VA History, and US/VA Government) Health/PE: 2 units (HPE I and HPE II) Economics and Personal Finance: 1 unit Fine Arts or Career and Technical Ed: 1 unit Foreign Language: 3 units of one language or two years each of two different languages Electives: 3 units, depending on the amount of foreign language completed VERIFIED UNITS (SOL Testing) English: 2 (both given in English 11) Math: 2 Science: 2 Social Studies: 2 One additional unit from either Math, Science, or Social Studies
A = 4.0 C = 2.0 B+ = 3.4 D+ = 1.4 B = 3.0 D = 1.0 C+ = 2.4 F = 0.0 Points are given to each class completed. To calculate your cumulative GPA, add all points together and divide by the total number of classes. Athletic Eligibility depends on GPA! Example: CLASSES & GRADES: Algebra 1: B+ (= 3.4) Health/PE 1: A (=4.0) English 9: B (=3.0) Biology: C (=2.0) World History: A (=4.0) Art 1: B+ (=3.4) Cumulative GPA = (3.4+3.0+4.0+4.0+2.0+3.4)/6 = 19.8/6 classes = 3.3
Grade Level Classification To be in 10 th grade = 6 standard credits (three in required courses) To be in 11 th grade = 11 standard credits (six in required courses) To be in 12 th grade = 16 standard credits (nine in required courses)
Athletic Eligibility VHSL Eligibility A student must take and pass at least five (5) courses in the school year. A C or better must be earned in at least two courses. Eligibility is determined by semester and year end grades.
Planning for the future.. Colleges prefer to see a student who takes a rigorous course load earns A s & B s on their report card is involved in extracurricular activities both at school and in the community. takes a full course load each year. is able to express himself or herself in writing.
Clubs Sports Mr. Washington, Activities Director Get Involved! Make friends with other students who have similar interests and HAVE FUN!