WELCOME TO FROSH PARENT NIGHT

1. WELCOME TO FROSH PARENT NIGHT Drake High Counseling Department We work together toward a common goal of success for all students.

2. PEOPLE YOU SHOULD KNOW • Principal • Liz Seabury • Assistant Principals • Liz Chacon • Chad Stuart • College/Career Specialist • Lisa Neumaier • School to Career Liaison • Greg Davison • Counselors • Molly Baker • Kyle Kassebaum • Sheila Souder • Molly Yasuda • Counseling Secretary • Sandy Howard • Wellness Personnel • Katrina Southard • Margaux Buehl

3. COUNSELORS WORK WITH STUDENTS ON THESE GOALS Recognize & access resources to explore personal, academic & career goals Understand how current choices impact your future Understand the importance of balance Know how to communicate effectively (ALL STUDENTS should have their OWN email account) Identify personal strengths, values, challenges & boundaries

4. SUPPORT FOR THE WHOLE CHILDCounselors Provide: Support through four years of student growth and development Referral services when students require in-depth therapeutic support Academic, social and emotional support Enrollment in all graduation requirements Support to students as they make post-secondary plans

5. FROSH YEAR SERVICES Classroom presentations on counselor role, definition of success, getting involved, goal setting & four year pattern of courses Individual meetings at student request

6. WHAT MAKES FOR A SUCCESSFUL FROSH YEAR?

7. TRANSITION TO HIGH SCHOOL • Expectations are Higher: • Course material is more challenging & students have to work harder to earn A’s • If students do not complete homework and have low test scores, they will earn low grades • If your student does not have h/w for a few days … something is awry • Students are encouraged to take more initiative & more responsibility

8. PARENT/STUDENT CONVERSATIONS Supporting your students to develop autonomy and adult communication skills Sit with your child & discuss priorities Over-scheduling & over-doing are common concerns. Helping them say “no” Reviewing their course options/opportunities Staying abreast of the Calendar & Community Compass Listen, ask clarifying questions & help them come to their own resolutions!

9. WHAT IF MY STUDENT IS DOING POORLY IN CLASS? • Communicate w/ your student to discover the root of the problem (i.e., study habits, motivation). Create a study/homework plan at home • Encourage your student to use the Academic Support • Tutorial Weekly • Academic Workshop/Peer Tutoring after school T/Th • If necessary, contact the teacher directly • If problems persist and/or personal social problems exist, contact the counselor and utilize personal & social resources (i.e., Wellness)

10. HOW CAN I HELP MY STUDENT DEAL WITH STRESS? • Look for Signs of Stress • Anxiety • Sadness/depression • Feeling hurried/pressured • Stomach problems, headaches, chest pain • Problems sleeping • Drug/alcohol use • Strategies to Manage • Take a stand against overscheduling • Set up sleep/electronics schedule • Be realistic • Think of change as a challenging & normal part of life • Setbacks = temporary & solvable • Participate regularly in activities for relaxation & fun • Have a support system & ask for help • Treat your body well • Take action to solve problems & use resources available

11. Parent OpportunitiesUpcoming Events • Parent Events in Collaboration w/ Wellness (see Drake Calendar for details) • Screening of ANGST at MVFF on Tues, 10/9 • NOT ALONE Screening, 11/27 at 6:30 • Summer Opportunities Fair • How to Talk About Sexuality & Relationships • Ross Valley Healthy Community Collaborative • Be The Influence Marin • Commit to mitigating alcohol/drug use. Connect with other parents • Look for more Spring opportunities

12. DRAKE HIGH’SCOUNSELING WEBSITE • Drake High Website, Counseling page, for information on: • Upcoming counseling events and programs • After School Academic Workshop • College resources • Overview of counseling services • Check list by grade level for college and career planning

13. HOW TO CONTACT YOUR STUDENT’S COUNSELOR • STUDENTS: • Drop in to our office • Leave a note in counselor’s box for appointment or pass • Counselors leave a portion of their day open for student drop-ins & emergencies • PARENTS: • Call or E-mail (First, encourage young adults to communicate directly) • Make an appointment. We would like to be prepared and have ample time to address your concerns, so please arrange this in advance. • Meetings typically include students • Attend ALL school events for your student’s grade level

14. ADDITIONAL SUPPORT SERVICES Peer Resource & Link Crew Peer Tutoring/Homework Club (T/Th, Rm 126, 3:45-5:15 pm) Peer and Adult Tutor lists on counseling website Advisory/Tutorial Wellness Center – Health, mental health, substance use/abuse and sexual health support and education

15. Wellness At Drake High School Drake Wellness Team (2017-18): Katrina Southard, LCSW/PPSC, Wellness Coordinator Margaux Buehl, Wellness Outreach Specialist Jessica Colvin, MSW/MPH/PPSC, Wellness Director for TUHSD Wellness Community Partners

16. What Does Wellness Provide?Direct Student Services & Support • The Drake Wellness Center is a student friendly hub for accessing the following direct services: • Counseling (individual and group) • Drug & alcohol counseling (individual & group) and education • Crisis support and intervention • Sexual and reproductive health services • Nursing services • Case management and referral • Youth development programming

17. What Does Drake Wellness Provide?Classroom Workshops & School Wide Education • Classroom workshops and presentations on health and wellness topics • School-wide health awareness events and campaigns • Health education information & interactive Wellness Website • Youth Leadership Opportunities – Drake Wellness Youth Advisory • Staff consultation and professional development • Parent/caregiver consultation and education • Community partnerships and resourcing

18. THE FUTURE YEARS • Sophomore Year: • Fall group check in • Course Workshops & Questions • Sophomore Conference in spring semester • Junior Year • Fall group check in • Spring semester conferences for post-high school planning (college/career) • Senior Year • Senior fall check ins & Tutorial Workshops • UC/CSU & Common Application Workshops

19. NAVIANCE • Need help with college decisions? • College searches • Career searches • College Admission Information • Personality Profile • Interest Inventory • Scholarship Lists • Road Trip Nation Look for an email from Lisa Neumaier, College & Career Specialist, with account access information & list of tasks!

20. CONTACT INFORMATION Student grades/progress: Teacher Student attendance: Mark Machado Athletic eligibility: Nate Severin Transcripts: Sandy Howard E-Mail update: Brittany Mullery (bmullery@tamdistrict.org) Administrative Support: Liz Chacon (ROCK & TLC North & South) & Chad Stuart (daVinci & TLC East & West) Staff Phone list: Parent News & Drake website

21. HOME ACCESS CENTERPARENT LOG IN • Go to home.tamdistrict.org • Click on the “account registration” button • Complete and submit the online form • Check your email for account information • Questions? Email homeaccess@tamdistrict.org • Assignment information • Report card grades • Student attendance • Student schedules • Please check individual teacher policies for those teachers not using Home Access for assignment or grade information

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