Welcome to 8th Grade Information Night

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Welcome to 8th Grade Information Night

• The high school journey begins!

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Hudson City School District

• Our Vision
• ...is to empower students to achieve uncharted
  levels of success.

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HHS Department of Guidance Counseling

• We EMBRACE that vision!
• We are passionate about what we do.

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Who makes up the Department of Guidance and
Counseling?

• A-Cla Mrs. Cori Melling
• Cle-Hai Mrs. Kelsey Haggerty Haj-Lom Miss
  Jill Okey
• Lon-Pa Mrs. Nicole Carmichael
• Pe-So Mrs. Jen Chadima Sp-Z Ms. Shelley
  Laudato
• Social Worker Mrs. Julie Schultz
• Student Assistance Mrs. Kelsey Haggerty
  Program Coordinator

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Who are the Administrators?

• Principal Mr. Brian Wilch
• Freshmen Mrs. Natalie Wininger (12th P-Z)
• Sophomores Mrs. Maureen Schreiner
• (12th Han-O)
• Juniors Mr. Bryan Bedford
• (12th A-Ham)

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How do we accomplish our vision?

• Guidance offers many resources to students,
  primarily through classroom guidance.
• Wealth of information
• Professional knowledge
• Naviance
• HHS Guidance website
• Outstanding website Resources
• Advice from our governing bodies state
  national

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9th grade

• Freshmen Orientation Day
• Freshmen Mentoring Program
• Adjustment to high school
• Classroom Guidance
• Career Assessment Naviance, ACT Aspire, and more
• Community First Career Panels/Intern for a Day
• 9th Grade Information Night for students
  parents

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10th grade beyond

• Career Exploration
• Six District Compact College Tech Prep
• Community First Career Panels/Intern for a Day
• Curriculum Offerings/Scheduling
• Grade level scheduling seminars

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10th grade beyond

• Parent Student Nights
• Held for each grade level
• Classroom Guidance
• Investigating career interests, college searches,
  resume building
• PSAT, ACT, SAT information and interpretation
• Career Interests Inventories linked to Career
  Clusters and College Majors through Naviance
• Junior and Senior Workshops aimed at college
  process

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Your high school journey begins !
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How does a student know what classes to take?

• Parent Night Feb. 1st
• Classroom Scheduling Seminars 1.29.16
• Recommendation from teachers
• Online Registration from home
• Student Curriculum Guide

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What is a Typical Freshman Load?

• (seven class maximum, six class minimum)
• English 9/Honors English 9
• Algebra 1, Geometry, Honors Geometry, Algebra 2,
  or
• Honors Algebra 2
• US History, Honors US History, or AP US History
• Physical Science, Biology, Honors Biology
• Foundations of PE (sem.) Health (sem.)
• Pick Two
• World Lang., Band, Choir, Orchestra, Elective,
  Study Hall
• Limits for students who have failed an 8th
  grade class

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Graduation Requirements

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What Do Colleges Prefer?

• Minimum recommended college prep load
• 4 English
• 4 Math (through Algebra 2)
• 3 Science
• 3 Social Studies
• 2 World Language (recommend 3)
• 1 Visual/Performing Arts

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What should struggling students do?

• ASK!
• Talk with teacher!
• Visit the Math Lab
• Visit the Writing Center
• Utilize ARC (Academic Resource Center)
• Utilize AST (After School Tutoring)
• Private Tutor list on Hudson website

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How do students meet with their counselor?

• Schedule time with secretaries during study hall
  or lunch time
• Come in on Friday (walk-in day) during study hall
  or lunch
• Explorer Period (walk-in)
• Email counselor if you have trouble scheduling a
  time
• Come in immediately in case of emergency tell
  secretary it is urgent
• Leave counselor a Blue Note

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What Guidance Information Tools are Available?

• Naviance
• Guidance Website
• Classroom Guidance Programs
• Evening Programs for Parents Students
• SunGard Home Access Center (HAC)
• BlackBoard/E-mails

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Naviance

• Colleges
• College search
• Admission information/requirements
• Build list of colleges to apply to, request
  teacher recommendations
• Careers
• Interest Inventories to match you to careers
• Learn about Career Areas and Options
• About Me
• Create a Resume
• Set goals
• Track Involvement Academic Credentials
• My Planner
• Search Tasks and To Do List Items for yourself
• Plan ahead

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Are there other academic opportunities for
students?

• College Tech Prep Initiative Programs
• 25 programs available for Juniors Seniors
• Students visit in 10th grade
• These programs may be taken with a college prep
  curriculum
• College Credit Plus
• Dual Credit at University of Akron, Kent State
  University, Hiram College, Cuyahoga Community
  College
• Typically taken Junior Senior Year
• For more information, attend mandatory CCP info
  night Monday, February 22nd at 700 PM in the
  auditorium

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What are some activities available to students?

• Mens/Womens Sports
• Hudson offers 24 teams
• Some have tryouts make cuts, some do not
• 8th grade students
• Informational meetings for Fall Sports at Middle
  School this Spring
• HHS offers a wide variety of extracurricular
  opportunities
• Students will learn about these activities during
  August orientation

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What does a student need to be academically
eligible for sports?

• Fall athletes
• Freshmen must have passing grades in 5 classes
• (P.E. does not count)
• Eligibility is based on grades from the quarter
  preceding the season
• Summer School grades may not be used
• Students must have over a 2.0 GPA for the quarter
• 1.2 to 2.0 requires a study table
• An F in any class requires a study table

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How does the daily schedule work?

• Students have seven 50 minute class periods 30
  minutes for lunch
• Periods around the lunch time are shortened and
  combined to form one full period (i.e.-a student
  may have 4/5 period class (30 min. 20 min. 50
  min)
• Therefore, we show a 10 period day

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What are some factors parents should consider?

• Honor your childs gifts, strengths, and passions
• Students should be challenged but not overwhelmed
• Encourage your child to get involved in school
  activities

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Thank you for attending this evenings program.
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Empower students to achieve uncharted levels of
success.