THE ROAD AHEAD: COURSE Sophomore & Junior Year REGISTRATION - - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
THE ROAD AHEAD: COURSE Sophomore & Junior Year REGISTRATION MEET THE COUNSELING 10th -12th Grade Counselors: Mrs. Jennifer Domingues TEAM 10th-12th A-Cr Ms. Amrita Sethi Director of School Counseling: 10th/11th Cu - Jan & 12th
Sophomore & Junior Year
Director of School Counseling:
9th Grade Counselors:
A-Law
Le-Z 10th -12th Grade Counselors:
10th-12th A-Cr
10th/11th Cu - Jan & 12th Cs-Iz
10th/11th Jar-Moll & 12th
10th/11th Mon-Saw & 12th Mj-Sb
10th-12th Sc-Z
NEW 2018-2019
Can be found on the Rock Ridge School Counseling Website Houses all the answers to questions about classes, graduation requirements, and much more!
*Rock Ridge offers many courses but not all
STANDARD DIPLOMA
4 ENGLISH 3 SCIENCE 3 SOCIAL STUDIES 3 MATH 2 HEALTH & PE 1 FINE ART OR CAREER/TECHNICAL ED. ECONOMICS & PERSONAL FINANCE 4 ELECTIVES (2 of them must be sequential)
ADVANCED STUDIES DIPLOMA
4 ENGLISH 4 SCIENCE 4 SOCIAL STUDIES 4 MATH 2 HEALTH & PE 1 FINE ART OR CAREER/TECHNICAL ED. FOREIGN LANGUAGE (3 of one OR 2 of one/2 of another)
ECONOMICS & PERSONAL FINANCE 3 ELECTIVES
STANDARD DIPLOMA
2 ENGLISH 1 MATH 1 SCIENCE 1 HISTORY 1 STUDENT SELECT CTE CREDENTIAL
W!SE test taken at the end of Personal Finance
ADVANCED STUDIES DIPLOMA
2 ENGLISH 2 MATH 2 SCIENCE 2 HISTORY 1 STUDENT SELECT
Rising Sophomore
❖English ❖World History ❖Math ❖Science ❖Health & PE 10 ❖World Language / Elective ❖Elective
Rising Junior
❖English ❖US & VA History ❖Math ❖Science ❖Economics & Personal Finance ❖World Language / Elective ❖Elective
ENGLISH 10 ACADEMIC: Dedicated to developing reading and writing skills HONORS: Designed for students who love to read and write ENGLISH 11 ACADEMIC: Two Components: reading & literature and writing instruction HONORS: Focuses on same components, however is rigorous & inquiry-based study of literature AP ENGLISH LANGUAGE & COMPOSITION: Challenging course designed for students who are passionate about English
Follow your current math teacher’s recommendation! Your teacher knows your skill level and can tell you which class will be the best fit for you
BIOLOGY ❖ Research Honors: Designed for students who love science Requirement: Year-long science research project ❖ Academic: Looking to strengthen your science knowledge, but do not want to take on a research project CHEMISTRY ❖ Did you complete Biology as a freshman? Are you in Algebra 2? CONCEPTUAL PHYSICS ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE PHYSICS DE GEOSPATIAL SCIENCE DE INDEPENDENT SCIENCE RESEARCH DE AP BIOLOGY AP CHEMISTRY AP ENVIRONMENTAL AP PHYSICS C
WORLD HISTORY II Academic Covers historical trends and events from the Renaissance to present AP* College-level course designed for students who thrive in a fast-paced classroom
*Students can take AP Exam
UNITED STATES & VA HISTORY Academic Compare the roles of different groups of people, in different times & regions AP* Students develop their ability to use historical evidence to make arguments and draw conclusions about the formation
*Students can take AP Exam
Health & PE 10 All students are required to take PE 9&10 PE 10 includes: A quarter of Health & a quarter of Drivers Education Advanced PE? Advanced PE 1 – Game Concepts Advanced PE 2 – Strength & Conditioning Advanced PE 7 – Personal Training Advanced PE – Group Fitness & Personal Wellness
Students working towards an Advanced Studies Diploma will need to take a foreign language Two Options: 3 years of one language OR 2 years of one/2 years of another
JUNIOR YEAR Courses required for either diploma type An alternative is AP Economics
Intro to Teacher Cadet Intro to Early Childhood Education Gourmet Foods (full year) Project Management Intro to Cybersecurity Women & Gender Studies (11th & 12th grade) Writing Center I (Need teacher recommendation :: 11th & 12th grade)
All teachers have put in their recommendations on StudentVUE If your child would like to take a course that was NOT recommended:
If they decide to make changes
ALL FORMS MUST BE RETURNED BY JUNE 1st 2018
DEADLINE: March 14th @ noon
MATA Monroe Advanced Technical Academy Attend for an entire ‘A’ or ‘B’ day 26 Career-preparation programs Dual Enrollment courses may require placement testing Advanced AET Program available for 11th & 12th graders Admission Requirements: Completion of Math Analysis Completion of 2 Science Credits by end of 10th grade Review of Academic Record PSAT or SAT scores Writing Prompt Scores Interest Statement AET Pathways choice
During Junior Year, we advise that you take a SAT and/or an ACT Test Visit & Explore Colleges Create a Resume
Think about graduation requirements Take courses that are of interest Be careful to not overload BALANCE IS KEY
MONITOR, MONITOR, MONITOR
Rising rates of adolescent depression are fueled by some unique stressors faced by this generation, the first to grow up with smartphones and social media, mental- health experts say. While teenagers have always felt pressure to be attractive and well-liked, social media amps up the anxiety with real-time measures of popularity such as “follows” and “likes.” Teens also can see immediately when they’ve been left out of an activity by classmates or friends. (WSJ March 5th 2018)
The latest neuroscience and psychological research suggests most people can reach standards of performance associated in school with the gifted and talented. However, they must be taught the right attitudes and approaches to their learning and develop the attributes of high performers – curiosity, persistence and hard work, for example – an approach Eyre calls “high performance learning”.(Dec 2017)
https://www.theguardian.com/education/2017/jul/25/no-such- thing-as-a-gifted-child-einstein-iq?CMP=share_btn_link#img-1
Fiona Brown, LPC, Student Assistance Specialist Dallas Hensley, MA, NCSP , School Psychologist
Displaying any of these signs consistently over a period of several months: Frustrated, anxious, overwhelmed Pre-occupied with schoolwork and comparisons to others Complains of physical illnesses or injuries often Using substances Refuses to attend religious events Argues, is disrespectful/defiant Isolative, has few friendships or distant friendships Feels disconnected from teachers and staff, has few role models Loses interest or motivation for school or hobbies Puts down others and self, difficulty empathizing with others
Mental Health: Encourage mindful activities, Help them identify stress-reduction activities/strategies (ex: exercise, journaling, drawing, talking to someone) Medical Access: Schedule a regular check-up, promote healthy eating/exercise Spirituality: Encourage mindful activities and exploration of spiritual concepts Family Support: Balance your topics of conversation with them, spend time engaging in hobbies together, acknowledge and validate their feelings/experience – it may be different from your own. Positive Friends: Encourage connection to peers/community, Monitor social media/phone usage, connect with parents of friends Mentors: Maintain communication with teachers, coaches, club sponsors Healthy Activities: Prioritize time spent on hobbies/activities they enjoy Generosity: Volunteer with them, model thoughtfulness and kindness toward others
Seek immediate help if:
Someone threatens to kill self Actively seeks lethal means Talking, posting, and/or writing about death
Other warning signs to take seriously:
Risky behavior, recklessness Increased substance use Decreased interest in usual activities Extreme withdrawal
“…are verbal or behavioral clues that an individual may be experiencing depression
Examples of precipitating events:
A breakup A bullying incident The sudden death of a loved one Getting in trouble at school Family turmoil or legal trouble Severe disappointment/failure
“…are recent life events that serve as triggers, moving an individual from thinking about suicide to attempting to take his or her own life.”
“…are personal traits or environmental qualities that can reduce the risk for suicide.”
Once a teen has disclosed someone may be showing signs of suicide - do not leave the teen alone. Listen to what the teen has to say and avoid making the teen feel guilty. Offer words of encouragement but do not promise to keep secrets. Advise the teen that you will contact additional supports for help. For 24 hour/day emergency mental health consultation contact Loudoun County Emergency Services at 703-777-0320.
❖ School-based Unified Mental Health Team meets regularly to discuss supportive offerings and students in need ❖Support groups currently meeting are self-empowerment, social skills and recovery. ❖Other group topics can be offered based on need. ❖School staff are available to assist you and your family in seeking support outside the school setting.
❖Available supports outside of school include individual, group and family counseling, community-based support groups, intensive treatment programs and crisis stabilization.
❖Contact your student’s school counselor if concerned about your student. School counselors are then able to make appropriate referrals to members of the Unified Mental Health Team.