Friday, October 31, 2008
counselors continue meeting individually with seniors
It is our goal to meet with each senior individually to discuss graduation plans, applications, scholarships, Financial aid (info coming in January), etc. Counselors are about 1/2 way through meeting with seniors.
Graduation meeting 10/30/08 - cap/gown sale 11/5/08
This meeting was called by Mr Finger, our principal.
students were called to the auditorium for an afternoon activity period meeting. Kevin Mitchell, our Herff Jones rep, was here to talk to students about graduation items for sale.
All orders must be placed on Wednesday Nov 5, 2008. orders will be taken at lunches (9:01am-10:27am - due to waiver day, shortened day) or from 2:30pm - 6pm in main lobby.
the 2009 Graduation Catalog was handed out to all students in attendance (copies will be delivered to the alternative school on Monday). Copies of the catalog were also left in the principal's office of HHS.
the rep said the cost of items goes up if ordered late.... Cap/gown/tassel $35.50 on Wednesday
Mr Finger spoke with students about the commencement ceremony and expectations of behavior.
students were called to the auditorium for an afternoon activity period meeting. Kevin Mitchell, our Herff Jones rep, was here to talk to students about graduation items for sale.
All orders must be placed on Wednesday Nov 5, 2008. orders will be taken at lunches (9:01am-10:27am - due to waiver day, shortened day) or from 2:30pm - 6pm in main lobby.
the 2009 Graduation Catalog was handed out to all students in attendance (copies will be delivered to the alternative school on Monday). Copies of the catalog were also left in the principal's office of HHS.
the rep said the cost of items goes up if ordered late.... Cap/gown/tassel $35.50 on Wednesday
Mr Finger spoke with students about the commencement ceremony and expectations of behavior.
Thursday, October 30, 2008
scholarship list
A new list will be available on friday 10/31/08.
The list will be posted in the guidance office, on the bulleting board - just inside the door. also available on the school website early next week @ acsc.net/hhs
The list will be posted in the guidance office, on the bulleting board - just inside the door. also available on the school website early next week @ acsc.net/hhs
Saturday, October 25, 2008
Wednesday Oct 22, 2008
Mr Owens, Mr Poyer and Ms Mullins attended Department of Education meeting. Topics covered included: ISTEP/end of course assessments, response to intervention, College board quick start program, and the High School roundup - review of laws, new developments, etc.
some valuable wesites that were discussed:
number2.com prep for SAT website
knowhow2go.org
some valuable wesites that were discussed:
number2.com prep for SAT website
knowhow2go.org
Monday, October 20, 2008
senior class meeting Tuesday 10/21/08 during activity period
counselors met with seniors today during a slightly extended activity period. We handed out Indiana Next: A Guide to Life After High School magazine from the Indiana DOE. we also distributed handouts with the booklet: 1) Stuff seniors need to Know (lists counselors emails, blog address, ACSC website address, specific senior info) 2) college/career/ scholarship search sites 3&4) pin.ed.gov information relating to FAFSA, sign u to take the ACT/SAT, turn in college apps, & in-house scholarship highlights.
specific topics discussed in meeting were:
SAT registration - Mr Poyer. met with all seniors last year in their US history classes & helped them with SAT registration process, most students only have to log on & pick a date & pay (waivers available for qualified students).
College apps - A number of Nov 1 deadlines - be aware of deadlines for your college. may limit admission to selective programs, scholarships, etc. get apps in early. check deadlines over fall break & let counselor know if you have a deadline pending. Print counselor page, get to your counselor.
SAT - don't wait to apply on scores, get application in, test scores will catch up. you may want to take the test again, if you improve your score, you may increase scholarship opportunities (check with your college).
FAFSA - cannot fill out til January, we will have Financial Aid meeting night. register for yourPIN so you can file electronically. this increases your response time from up to 8 weeks to 3 days.
Scholarships - don't come to you. you have to go to them. Check the list posted around the building & on school website.
students were told to let counselors what they need because all students are different. We try to let them know what we think they need to know.
booklets available in guidance office and at alternative school as of 10/22/08.
specific topics discussed in meeting were:
SAT registration - Mr Poyer. met with all seniors last year in their US history classes & helped them with SAT registration process, most students only have to log on & pick a date & pay (waivers available for qualified students).
College apps - A number of Nov 1 deadlines - be aware of deadlines for your college. may limit admission to selective programs, scholarships, etc. get apps in early. check deadlines over fall break & let counselor know if you have a deadline pending. Print counselor page, get to your counselor.
SAT - don't wait to apply on scores, get application in, test scores will catch up. you may want to take the test again, if you improve your score, you may increase scholarship opportunities (check with your college).
FAFSA - cannot fill out til January, we will have Financial Aid meeting night. register for yourPIN so you can file electronically. this increases your response time from up to 8 weeks to 3 days.
Scholarships - don't come to you. you have to go to them. Check the list posted around the building & on school website.
students were told to let counselors what they need because all students are different. We try to let them know what we think they need to know.
booklets available in guidance office and at alternative school as of 10/22/08.
data for Wednesday 10/15/08
We had a great and productive morning at HHS.
Counselors broadcast to 15 freshmen rooms. We talked about what a transcript is, discussed 4 very different transcripts, and asked students to fill out a survey reflecting on their 1st 6 weeks grades (copy of their report card was handed out for reference). We also completed a few career/interest surveys. We reached 352 students this morning.
Counselors broadcast PSAT instructions to 28 classrooms. We had 575 10th & 11th grade students participate in the PSAT today.
ASVAB was taken by a high number of seniors (actual number not available for posting at this time).
Counselors broadcast to 15 freshmen rooms. We talked about what a transcript is, discussed 4 very different transcripts, and asked students to fill out a survey reflecting on their 1st 6 weeks grades (copy of their report card was handed out for reference). We also completed a few career/interest surveys. We reached 352 students this morning.
Counselors broadcast PSAT instructions to 28 classrooms. We had 575 10th & 11th grade students participate in the PSAT today.
ASVAB was taken by a high number of seniors (actual number not available for posting at this time).
Friday, October 10, 2008
Wednesday October 15, 2008
Wednesday October 15th will be a busy morning at Highland High School.
9th, 10th, 11th will be assigned to classrooms (list to be posted Monday)
12th will report to the cafeteria. see descriptions of testing below for each grade/group.
The PSAT
The state is paying for all sophomores and juniors to take the PSAT this year - what a great opportunity!!! The students get tremendous feedback about how they tested on the practice SAT, ways to improve their scores for the SAT, as well as getting connected with college/university resources.
The PSAT will be broadcast over channel 92 to classrooms, just like ISTEP.
If students take the PSAT/NMSQT, they have free access to My College QuickStart, a free personalized college and career planning kit based on the test results.
My College QuickStart includes these features:
My Online Score Report - An enhanced score report that allows you to review each test question, your answer, and the correct answer with answer explanations.
My SAT Study Plan - A customized SAT study plan based on your PSAT/NMSQT test performance, highlighting skills for review and practice.
My College Matches - A starter list of colleges based on your home state and indicated choice of major.
My Major & Career Matches - Personalized lists of majors and careers plus access to a personality assessment that suggests other compatible possibilities.
Advanced junior students can also qualify for the National Merit Scholarship.
Seniors will be taking the ASVAB in the cafeteria that morning.
The ASVAB
The ASVAB Career Exploration Program is a comprehensive career exploration and planning program that includes a multiple aptitude test battery, an interest inventory, and various career planning tools designed to help students explore the world of work.
The ASVAB Career Exploration Program is intended for use with students in the 10th, 11th, and 12th grades, as well as students in post-secondary schools. The Program provides tools, including the test battery and interest inventory, developed by the Department of Defense to help high school and post-secondary students across the nation learn more about career exploration and planning. Results of the aptitude test and the interest inventory enable students to evaluate their skills, estimate performance in academic and vocational endeavors, and identify potentially satisfying careers. These results are integrated with work values to help students identify and prioritize possible career choices. Students are encouraged to consider their own work-related values and other important personal preferences as they explore the world of work and learn career exploration skills that will benefit them throughout their work lives.
Freshmen will be assigned to classrooms. Our intern, Mrs. Rebecca Gluff will be broadcasting on Channel 88.
Teachers in the freshman rooms will receive a packet that will include a guidance office survey, a 4H assessment, & a career assessment (we are still working on the details).
We are working up a survey to go along with the first 6 weeks grade cards.
We've printed all report cards & will sort them by student name list so they travel to the class the freshman is in. Kids can reference these as take survey (so know their grades).
Would like to do a Holland code with them & have them record results.
9th, 10th, 11th will be assigned to classrooms (list to be posted Monday)
12th will report to the cafeteria. see descriptions of testing below for each grade/group.
The PSAT
The state is paying for all sophomores and juniors to take the PSAT this year - what a great opportunity!!! The students get tremendous feedback about how they tested on the practice SAT, ways to improve their scores for the SAT, as well as getting connected with college/university resources.
The PSAT will be broadcast over channel 92 to classrooms, just like ISTEP.
If students take the PSAT/NMSQT, they have free access to My College QuickStart, a free personalized college and career planning kit based on the test results.
My College QuickStart includes these features:
My Online Score Report - An enhanced score report that allows you to review each test question, your answer, and the correct answer with answer explanations.
My SAT Study Plan - A customized SAT study plan based on your PSAT/NMSQT test performance, highlighting skills for review and practice.
My College Matches - A starter list of colleges based on your home state and indicated choice of major.
My Major & Career Matches - Personalized lists of majors and careers plus access to a personality assessment that suggests other compatible possibilities.
Advanced junior students can also qualify for the National Merit Scholarship.
Seniors will be taking the ASVAB in the cafeteria that morning.
The ASVAB
The ASVAB Career Exploration Program is a comprehensive career exploration and planning program that includes a multiple aptitude test battery, an interest inventory, and various career planning tools designed to help students explore the world of work.
The ASVAB Career Exploration Program is intended for use with students in the 10th, 11th, and 12th grades, as well as students in post-secondary schools. The Program provides tools, including the test battery and interest inventory, developed by the Department of Defense to help high school and post-secondary students across the nation learn more about career exploration and planning. Results of the aptitude test and the interest inventory enable students to evaluate their skills, estimate performance in academic and vocational endeavors, and identify potentially satisfying careers. These results are integrated with work values to help students identify and prioritize possible career choices. Students are encouraged to consider their own work-related values and other important personal preferences as they explore the world of work and learn career exploration skills that will benefit them throughout their work lives.
Freshmen will be assigned to classrooms. Our intern, Mrs. Rebecca Gluff will be broadcasting on Channel 88.
Teachers in the freshman rooms will receive a packet that will include a guidance office survey, a 4H assessment, & a career assessment (we are still working on the details).
We are working up a survey to go along with the first 6 weeks grade cards.
We've printed all report cards & will sort them by student name list so they travel to the class the freshman is in. Kids can reference these as take survey (so know their grades).
Would like to do a Holland code with them & have them record results.
Getting started!
I've decided to start a blog of Guidance happenings at HHS to help keep parents/guardians and students in the know!
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