Information for Classes of 2017 and 2018

School Year: 2014-2015

Who is Ms. Rice?● Fresh/Soph counselor● Hometown: Philo, IL● Illinois State University,

Eastern Illinois University● Hablo espaῆol● Next year-- Mrs. Mendez● New--just like some of you!

What does a counselor do?● Listens to students● Changes schedules● Resolves conflicts● Answers questions● Helps you plan ahead● Talk to either one of us!

Confidentiality● Our conversations stay between us.● Three times I have to break that promise:

o 1. If you are going to hurt yourself or someone else

o 2. If someone is hurting youo 3. If I receive a subpoena from a court of law

● Why?● I hope that you would do the same for a friend!

How do I see you?● Room 206 down the hall from the main office-

the purple office!● Sign up on the whiteboard

o Pass will come to you in class when I am available

● Before/ after school appointments can also be arranged ahead of time

Why should I come see you?● Schedule changes

o no more this semester● Difficult classes● Friend/family issues● Stressed out● Questions● Also sign up for

college/military visits!

To Do--For you!● Come to school● Be on time● Plan ahead for absences● Do your homework● Follow the rules● Ask questions

Credits--you need them● 4 years, 23 credits

o Schedule without study hall-- 7 creditso Schedule with study hall-- 6 credits

● Graduation requirementso 4 credits of Englisho 3 credits of math (including Algebra I & Geometry)o 2 credits of scienceo 2 credits of social studies (including Gov’t & Consumer

Economics)o 1 credit of a foreign language, fine arts, or vocational edo Driver’s Ed(0.5), PE(0.5), Health(0.5)

● Colleges (including NCAA) will require more

Troubleshooting● How do I raise my grade?

o Talk to your teacher/ ask for helpo Do your homework--points can add upo Show up to class! o Don’t dig a hole

● What do I do if a fail a class?o Make up the credit the following year if needed

● Eligibility-- student handbooko What if I fail a semester?o What if I have an F temporarily?o September 15- eligibility for fall begins

Get Involved!● Girls’ Sports: Basketball, softball, volleyball, cheerleading, track,

cross country, wrestling, swimming, majorettes, soccer, golf● Boys’ Sports: Basketball, baseball, football, track, cross country,

wrestling, swimming, soccer, cross country, golf● Clubs and other extracurricular activities: Drama Club, FFA,

Latin Club, Spanish Club, Science Club, National Honor Society, Quill & Scroll, P.A.S.S. Club, Scholastic Bowl, Student Body Association, Art Club, Band, Choir, Speech Team

Pay attention to the announcements and signs around the school!

● arice@mr238.org● Sign up on my board