Welcome to Wamogo’sFreshman Parent Night

Class of 2019

School Counseling Office● Christine Fenn, 9th & 11th Grade Counselor

cfenn@rsd6.org; 860-567-7410 x345@wamogofenner

● Lana Pekoske, 10th & 12th Grade Counselorlpekoske@rsd6.org;860-567-7410 x110@wamogocounselor

● Audrey Spielman, 7th & 8th Grade Counselor & Director of School Counselingaspielman@rsd6.org;860-567-7410 x171

● Barbara Hart-Administrative Assistantbhart@rsd6.org; 860-567-6646

School Counselor Role

● The role of the school counselor is to enhance the academic achievement and success of ALL students.

● School counselors address the academic, career, and personal/social developmental needs of ALL students.

● They work collaboratively with students, families, staff and members of the community.

Support Staff

● Debra Foley, Social Worker

● Steven Bagley, Social Worker

● Kristin Lutz, School Psychologist

Communication

● Eblasts ● Twitter● Wamogo Websites● Remind 101● Powerschool ● Naviance● Email***

Schedule● We follow a 4 day rotation, A-D day● A/C and B/D Block Schedule● 88 minute classes ● WIT “Whatever It Takes” (24 mins)http://wrhs.rsd6.org/UserFiles/Servers/Server_1109371/File/block%20schedule%2015-16.pdf

● Connections● Add/Drop- has to be done through the counseling office

within the first 14 days of school

Academic Support

● Student Intervention Team

● Peer Tutoring

● WIT

● Support from individual teachers (during school and by appointment after school)

Powerschool

http://wrhs.rsd6.org/https://rsd6.powerschool.com/public/● Grades, attendance, assignments, report

cards● Accessed via web or a mobile device● Email notifications-daily or weekly● BBBS - Access Code for Ipad/Iphone

Sign in with your credentials or “create account” if you haven’t been on yet.

This is a snapshot of student grades by quarters.

Important Symbols:

This page details the assignments for each class and the scores for each.

If you click on the highlighted number, you can view teacher comments.

Teacher Macleod, Mackenzie

Course Health - Grade 9

Assignment Name Signed Syllabus

Date Due 09/03/2015

Comment Submitted on 9/10.

This page details attendance by each class. Every teacher takes attendance every period of the day.

Graduation RequirementsCourse Credits

Humanities -9 Credits English 4

Social Studies*

3

Fine Arts 1

Elective 1

STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) -8 Credits

Mathematics 4

Science 3

Elective 1

Course Credit

Career & LifeSkills-3.5 credits

Physical Education

1

Health .5

Career 2

Electives 4.5

TotalCredits

25

● 2-3 Credits of a foreign language highly recommended for post secondary planning-not a graduation requirement

● Social Studies credits must include US History & Civics● Humanities include English, SS, Art or Music● Mathematics credit must include Algebra 1, Geometry,

Algebra 2 ● Science must include Earth & Energy Essentials (E3),

Bio21, & Chem21● Career credits include Ag Science & Technology, Business

& Finance, Physical Education & Technology Education**40 Hours of Community Service Required **

Academic LoadStudents are required to carry a minimum of 6 credits per year.

Transition:Grade 9 to 10 6 creditsGrade 10 to 11 12 creditsGrade 11 to 12 19 credits

Transcripthttps://drive.google.com/open?id=0B955iMfm4VPUT1ZpYUJscmJIU3p1Z0ZaVzNvakRHdHc1M1JB● 2 Levels of Courses- College Prep & Honors/AP● Weighted & Unweighted GPA● Class Rank determined at the end of each year

National Honor Society● Academic qualification spring of junior year (minimum 3.5)

● Meet criteria in these 4 areas:○ scholarship (GPA), leadership, service & character

● If candidate does not qualify junior year, they can reapply fall of senior year

● Student needs to stay in good academic standing while consistently demonstrating the criterion qualities

Parent Programs

● Parent Coffee with Mrs. Lambert & Mrs. Smith ● Freshman FroshFest & Parent Orientation● College Planning Night● Senior College Application Breakfast● Capstone Breakfast● NCAA Breakfast● FAFSA Workshop ● Financial Planning Night● Individual Planning Meetings

Developmental Guidance

● Students participate annually in academic planning & course selection.

● Focus on college and career readiness in all grades through Naviance.

● Goal setting & Student Success Planning● Individual counseling available to all

students.

Developmental Guidance 9th Grade-Introduction to Naviance, Learning Styles, Career Interest Profiler, Parent Meetings, Goal Setting (SSP), Transition Seminars

10th Grade- PSATs, Career Cluster, Do What You Are, Resume, College Fair, Strengths Explorer

11th Grade-College Fairs, College Visits, Junior Seminars, Junior Planning Meetings, Alumni Day, PSATs, SAT Classes

12th Grade-College Fair, College Visits, Senior Seminars, Individual Planning Meetings, SAT Classes, Alumni Day

Naviancehttp://wrhs.rsd6.org/ User Id=email; Password=parentStudents and Parents have their own accounts.

How is Naviance Utilized?● Career Planning

○ Learning Style Inventory, Interest Inventory, Personality Inventory, Resume Building

● College Planning○ College Search, Application Process, College Major Exploration,

Scholarship/Financial Aid Resources● Success Planning

○ Personalized Goals and Tasks, Journal Entries, Student Planner, Naviance Curriculum

Community Service Tracker-X2VOL

Thank You!