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Quick Tips. Surviving the 1 st Six Weeks. Who is your Counselor???. Jeremy Sharfe. Why would I visit a Counselor?. Personal Issues Conflict with peers Academic problems Career Planning Strategies for difficult classes. What should I be doing now?. Organizing materials Getting Involved
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Quick Tips Surviving the 1st Six Weeks
Who is your Counselor??? Jeremy Sharfe
Why would I visit a Counselor? • Personal Issues • Conflict with peers • Academic problems • Career Planning • Strategies for difficult classes
What should I be doing now? • Organizing materials • Getting Involved • Attending School Daily • Building a GPA
Academic Success • Keep planner updated with due dates of tests, projects and quizzes. • Where do you go for help? • A+ time- extended school services. • Write down phone numbers of at least two people in all of your classes. • Ask your teacher if they come early or stay late. Get a pass from your teacher for early appointments.
GPA • Builds over a 4 year period • Grades today will determine the college you attend later • Every point counts—NO ZEROES! • Colleges see final grades of 9/10/11/12!
Attendance Counts • Absent—Parent calls in by 9am • Bring a note the next day • 3 days to request make up work (w/an excused note) • New Board policy—after 10 absences you must have a dr. note for every day you miss school!!!!
GetInvolved!!! Clubs and Organizations • Pick at least one club or organization and get involved your freshmen year. • Volunteer in the community– nursing homes, red cross, volunteer at a hospital, walks for a cure,