Post on 31-Dec-2015
School Counseling ProgramFreshman Focus Series: College Prep and Planning
ACADEMIC STANDARDS Acquire the attitudes, knowledge and skills that
contribute to effective learning in school and across the life span.
Complete school with the academic preparation essential to choose from a wide variety of substantial post- secondary options, including college
CAREER STANDARDS Acquire the skills to investigate the world of work
in relation to knowledge of self and to make informed career decisions
Standard A:A1.1-1.5: Acquire the attitudes, knowledge and skills that contribute to effective learning in school and across the life span.
Standard A:B2.1-2.7.: Complete school with the academic preparation essential to choose from a wide variety of substantial post- secondary options, including college.
Standard C1.6: Understand how school success and academic achievement enhance future career and vocational opportunities.
Standard A1.7: Understand the importance of planning Standard C1.1: Understand the relationship between
educational achievement and career success
Students who complete rigorous academic courses score significantly higher in reading, mathematics and science than those who complete less-demanding courses.
(Bottoms, Gene and Cobbs, Mary, 2003)
Grade: 9 September 2007 – June 2008 Health Classes
Lesson 3 and 4 Content: High School Graduation Requirements Information about College Prep Courses, Honors, &
AP College Testing (SAT, ACT) 4-Year Plan (each student completed)
Strongly Agree/Agree:
I believe that academic planning is valuable to my success in high school
Pre = 48%Post = 93%A 94% Increase!
The number of math classes needed to graduate from high school Pre = 48% Post = 60% A 25% Increase
Students have the ability to and have completed a 4-year high school plan Pre = 27% Post = 89% A 229%
Increase!
From Fall Semester to 3rd Quarter
Achievement-Related Data:Enrollment in Honors Courses
Achievement Data:Increase in GPA
GPA Among 9th Graders
More effort needs to be spent on assessing students long range results data: i.e. Overall increase in GPA for a semester, Number of F’s, increased attendance, A-G requirements met
Pre-test and Post-test data needs to be complied by the same intern/counselor in order to insure consistent reliable data
More effort needs to be spent on assessing students long range results data: i.e. Overall increase in GPA for a semester, Number of F’s, increased attendance, A-G requirements met
Guidance presentation needs to be more focused on the attitude, knowledge, & skills that will more directly change students’ beliefs and behavior
GPA from 2nd quarter to 3rd quarter went down Is this a normal trend? Need to compare 3rd quarter to the year before/next
year
Collect long term results data for all 9th graders
Evaluate effectiveness of guidance presentations and make adjustments accordingly
Present results data to faculty and staff
Evaluate presentation through the Guidance Advisory Council
The Brea Olinda Counseling Department will provide all students with a planned and
sequential school counseling program that will support the development of academic,
personal, and career skills in order to achieve success in school, live productive
and rewarding lives, and to become contributing members of society.