college readiness: achievement and...

Pathway to Success Breakout Session

College Readiness: Achievement and

Success

10/13/2016

Naviance Family Connection constant core support

2 0 1 6 W H S G R A D U A T E

W A I T L I S T E D A N D L A T E R A D M I T T E D T O I N D I A N A U N I V E R S I T Y

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2 0 1 6 W H S G R A D U A T E

A D M I T T E D T O I N D I A N A U N I V E R S I T Y

Review Student Transcript

Contact your school counselor to discuss plans, questions and concerns

Utilize Naviance to help narrow your post-secondary choices

Strive for your personal best in every course

Challenge yourself, but maintain a healthy balance

Get involved!

Meet with student annually regarding scheduling for upcoming school year and post-secondary discussions

Encourage students to reach outside their comfort area to try new things

Information sessions on Naviance to encourage career and college search

Sign up to see us if you would like to meet on an individual basis-this is encouraged!

Continue to provide encouragement and support to your student

Determine a plan to pay for college. Discuss this plan with your student

Contact school counselor with additional questions or concerns

Register and utilize Naviance to assist your student with post-secondary plans

Encourage independence and allow your student to advocate for themselves-be patient!

SAT and ACT Preparation

Participate in PSAT webinar in order to better understand your student’s PSAT score and what it means

If student is currently or will be taking Algebra II in 2 trimesters, sign up for College Entrance Prep course-ONLY available during Junior year

Read, read, read!

Register for questions of the day through CollegeBoard website. www.collegeboard.com

Visit KhanAcademy.com for SAT prep material

Where do we go from here?

Parents: Encourage Independence and student-advocacy Students: Explore Independence and self-advocacy Parents: Schedule in time to explore post-secondary options Students: Explore post-secondary options through Naviance

and college or trade school visits Parents: Encourage study skills Students: Explore different study skills Parents: Encourage involvement in a club, volunteer activity

or employment opportunity Students: Explore new opportunities Parents: Encourage student to go beyond their comfort area

while still maintaining a healthy balance Students: Explore a challenge while still maintaining balance

WHS Counseling Staff

Kristy Busack (Last name A and IEP)

Stephanie Vondersaar (Last name A and IEP)

Carrie Larrison (Last names B-E)

Christy Ulsas (Last names F-L)

Dan Doherty (Last M-R)

Lani Johnston (Last names S-Z and ESL)

Cindy Shobe: Counseling Center Secretary

Nancy Babb: WHS registrar