Navigating High School

Words of Wisdom

• Introduction• HS Transition Issues- Questions...

• Personal/Social/ Emotional Counseling• Academic Counseling• College & Career Counseling (Mr Nichols)• Questions/ Concerns

• FCD (6.30pm-7.30pm)

Agenda

● Located in room 1067 ( Near HS Office & Admin)● 6 counselors (two for grade 9/10, four for grade 11/12)

● Curt Nichols (Dept. Head) (11/12)● Crystal Cappuccio- Grade 9/10 (A-Lh)● Steve Ayling – Grade 9/10 (Surnames Li-Z)● David Birchenall (11/12)● Janelle Grier (11/12)● Doug McQueen (11/12)

Counseling Department

Questions & Notes

Please spend a few minutes reflecting…

• Academic Pressures• College & Career concerns• Friendships• Freedom & The Age of Exploration• Dating & Relationships• Family Time balance and rituals• Rebellion and risky behaviour

• FCD- (6.30pm-7.30pm)

HS Transitioning - Issues

Personal/Social/Emotional Counseling

Spheres of Control

Spheres of Control...• Food choices• Bedtime• Curfew• Friends• Girlfriends/ Boyfriends• Allowance• Course Choices• College Choices• Screen Time• Partying• Weekend schedule• Tutors• Clothing• Extra-Curriculars

1. Describe yourself in 3 words and state your greatest strength..

2. Reflect on a past problem you have had, how you felt and how you overcame and/or managed to deal with it?

3. Write about a current issue you or someone you care about is facing and consider ways in which you could help….

We asked your sons and daughters to…

• Counselor• Trusted Friends• Student Ambassadors• Teachers/ Coaches/ Administration• Other trusted adults & Family members

• If there is EVER a situation you are uncomfortable with, unsure of , confused or upset about...speak with someone. We can work it out TOGETHER!

You are NEVER alone

• Uncertainty• Graduation Requirements• Diploma Options• 4 Year Plans• Course Flow- pathways to IB• Subject tracks• Time Management and Organization

Academics

SUBJECT MIN. REQUIRED # of CREDITS

English 4

Math 2

Science 2

Social Studies 2

Modern Languages 2

Fine & Performing Arts 2

Physical Education 2

Wellness/Computer Literacy 1

Electives 6

TOTAL 23

SUBJECT CREDITS OBTAINED CREDITS REMAINING

English (4) 1 3

Math (2) 1 1

Science (2) 1 1

Social Studies (2) 1 1

Modern Languages (2) 1 1

Fine & Performing Arts (2)

1 1

Physical Education (2) 1 1

Wellness/Computer Lit. (1)

1 0

Electives (6) 0 6

TOTAL 8 15

• Full IB Diploma + ISM High School Diploma

• IB Certificates + ISM High School Diploma

• ISM High School Diploma

• Most Rigorous Offered

• Least Rigorous Offered(still challenging)

Diploma options at ISM

Grade 9 Course Choice

Grade 9 Grade 10

Course Flow from 9-10

HS Course Offerings 2014-2015

Math placement is determined by exam/test scores, classroom performance and teacher

recommendations

IB Subject Flow (Math)

• Students are strongly recommended to continue their modern language from grade 8*

• Colleges prefer that students stick with one second language.

• French (grade 8)

• French (grade 9)(*exception being

switching to Filipino Intro to Literature 1)

Modern Language Options

Time Management & Organization

• Ms. Crystal Cappuccio(A-Lh)

cappuccioc@ismanila.org

Office number 840-8664

• Mr. Steve Ayling (Li-Z)

aylings@ismanila.org

Office number 840-8657

Now over to Mr. Nichols...

Thanks

Freshmen

Parents!

• You’re at a party and one of your friends has clearly drunk too much alcohol- you’ve helped them to the toilet, they have been sick and are now passed out on the floor- they are meant to be staying at your house after the party but you don’t want your parents to find out there was alcohol at the party, so you don’t want to bring your friend home in such a state- what can you do?

• You’re offered a cigarette at a party- and some of your group of friends are smoking too, but you don’t want to and you’re worried that your parents will smell the smoke on your breath and clothes. How do you say ‘no’ to your friends?

• You have heard that some of your friends have been experimenting with marijuana. You are concerned, not just for their health but you are also aware there is drug-testing at ISM. You want to help but you are not sure who to turn to? What can you do?