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Navigating Sophomore Year: Essential Planning for Parents of 9th Graders

Join our NHS counselors for an informative meeting designed for parents of 9th graders, focusing on planning for sophomore year and beyond. Discover how to support your child in their transition from 9th to 10th grade. We will discuss academic goals, career exploration opportunities, and the importance of making thoughtful course selections. Meet our counseling team, including school psychologists and social workers, who can guide you and your child through this critical phase of high school.

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Navigating Sophomore Year: Essential Planning for Parents of 9th Graders

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  1. NHS Counseling 9th Grade Parent Meeting “Becoming A Sophomore – Planning for Next Year and Beyond”

  2. The NHS Counselors • Judy Rowe 459-3614 jrowe@sheboygan.k12.wi.us • Brian Pilz 456-3612 bpilz@sheboygan.k12.wi.us • Jennifer Marks 803-7748 jmarks@sheboygan.k12.wi.us • Trevor Tagel 459-6794 ttagel@sheboygan.k12.wi.us • Chia Xiong 803-7603 cxiong@sheboygan.k12.wi.us • Lynn Bitney (secretary) 459-3558

  3. Other NHS Support Staff • Jason Bull – Principal • 459-3603 jbull@sheboygan.k12.wi.us • Lee Thennes – Associate Principal (9th Grade) • 459-3604 lthennes@sheboygan.k12.wi.us • Andrea Walter – School Psychologist • 803-7621 awalter@sheboygan.k12.wi.us • Suzanne Speltz – School Social Worker • 803-7703 sspeltz@sheboygan.k12.wi.us

  4. 9TH GRADE = TRANSITION YEAR / allow students to adjust and feel comfortable with high school.10TH GRADE = the year for EXPLORATION11th GRADE = the year for PLANNING12th GRADE = DECISION MAKING (putting your plan into action)

  5. Counseling and Guidance • 1. What counselors work on with students: • ** Goals in general - and specifically in these three areas • a) Personal / Social • b) Academic (schedules, credits, classroom performance, etc.) • c) Career (activities toward and decisions about future direction)

  6. Counseling and Guidance (cont) • Ways that counselors work with students a) Groups - “purpose” b) Classroom - “teaching” or “visits” c) Individual meetings

  7. Career Development • 9th Grade = Career Paper (in some English classes) • 10th Grade = • Job Shadow Orientation (fall) • Career Connections (January @ UW Sheboygan or LTC) • Career Cruising (ongoing career exploration) • PLAN Test - practice ACT (optional – in November/December)

  8. Career Exploration Websites(available to students and parents) • Career Cruising • www.sheboygan.k12.wi.us/north • go to “Counseling Center” then go to " Portfolio LOGIN" • ENTER • USERNAME = SASD-student’s first initial, last name and 6 digit id# (ex = SASD-ttagel123456) • PASSWORD = student’s 6 digit id# (ex = 123456) • Assessments / “Careers that Interest Me” • Schools that interest me • Career Preparation • Activities and Hobbies • Work and Volunteer Experiences • Resume Builder • “Course Planner” – used for selecting courses

  9. Grade 10 Course Selection • W have gone green!! Check us out at: • http://www.sheboygan.k12.wi.us/north • Students will receive their course sign up info for next year during the 1st week of 2nd semester – parents and students can do this now. • Careful selection - hopefully with parent input, approval, and/or involvement • Required Courses = already listed • Alternate Courses = required - in case the student does not get the course they initially want then we have their second or even third choice. • Course Listing = on the back • Zero Period Option

  10. Course Selection BookletAll is now online!! • Some Important Pages: • Page 1 = Names and Numbers (Administrators and Counselors) • Page 2 & 3 = Advanced Standing Programs and a listing of courses participating in those programs here at NHS • Page 4 = Graduation Requirements and Graduation Criteria • Page 5 = Course Retake Policy, College Recommended Courses, and College Testing Info • Pages 6-10= Much More Info: Helpful Websites, Weighted Grade Policy, Honors Diploma Requirements, & Alternate Learning Experiences, etc. • Last Page = 4 Year Plan Academic Map (however, this is also available on Career Cruising – under “Course Planner.” This will save electronically).

  11. Any Questions?? • Counselors are available afterwards for questions. Parents/students can also contact us here at school with their questions.

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