Assist students with use of the internet in search for a post High School institution, financial aid and career information. 9-12th graders Guidance counselors Teachers Internet Resource materials Ongoing Coordinate school visits by representatives from colleges, technical schools and the military. 11th, 12th graders Guidance counselors, Administration, Clerical Ongoing Keep students current on scholarships, financial aid information. 12th graders Guidance counselors, teachers Clerical Staff, Guidance Bulletin Board, Scholarship Handbook, Daily announcements Ongoing Conduct a post secondary orientation for all Juniors in all 11th grade English classes. 11th graders Guidance counselors Clerical Staff, Assessment information(i.e. SAT, PSAT) Ongoing Discuss post high school plans when scheduling students for the following year. 9th, 10th, 11th graders Guidance counselors Clerical Staff Spring Objective #2 To help students and parents, new to the high school, gain information and become familiar with the high school educational program. Expected Outcomes: New students will adjust to the high school program as soon as possible in order to take full advantage of all services available to them. Parents new to the school will be aware of the total educational program of the high school Methods of Evaluation: Counselor observations Student/parent feedback Program Description: Activities: Target Group: Staff Assigned: Other Resources: Timeframe: Visit all 9th grade English classes for the purpose of orientation to high school. 9th graders Guidance counselors Clerical staff Teachers Fall
Meet with transfer student to develop an academic program, plan of study and evaluate credits. 9-12th graders Guidance counselors Clerical Attendance, registrars office Ongoing Counselors 8th graders at middle School to explain program. 8th graders Guidance counselors Clerical Administrators Spring Objective #3 To assist students in program choices consistent with abilities and career goals. Expected Outcomes: 1. Students will be placed in courses that will provide them with maximum options upon graduation from high school. 2. Students will demonstrate an understanding of their current academic status, achievement, interests and abilities, educational requirements, and possible career goals. Methods of Evaluation: 1. Counselor observations 2. Student/parent feedback Program Description: Activities: Target Group: Staff Assigned: Other Resources: Timeframe: Counselors will meet with all department chairpersons to review current and potential curriculum developments. All Departments Guidance counselors Teachers, administrators Clerical staff Fall Counselors process and evaluate student course selection sheets. 9-11th graders Guidance counselors Students, teachers, parents, administrators, clerical staff, technology staff, course selection portal Ongoing Conduct individual counseling sessions to review credits, post high school plans and course selection. 9-12th graders Guidance counselors Clerical staff, teacher recommendations, course selection, student 4 year plans, reference materials Spring
Objective #7 To help direct identified students to the appropriate educational support services. Expected Outcomes: Students will exhibit one or more of the following desired results: 1. Improvement of school performance. 2. Reduced incidence of unacceptable behavior. 3. Improved self-image. 4. Improved social relationships. 5. Acceptance of responsibility for behavior. Methods of Evaluation: 1. Counselor/teacher/staff observations 2. Analysis of school records 3. Student self-reporting Program Description: Activities: Target Group: Staff Assigned: Resources: Timeframe: Counselors will make referrals to Child Study Team and other professionals. Identified graders. Guidance counselors Child Study Team Clerical staff, teachers, administrators Ongoing Counselors will make a number of referrals to outside agencies. Identified graders. Guidance counselors Pastoral Staff Clerical staff, Child Protective Services, therapists, physicians, numerous outside agencies. Ongoing