Destination Hillsboro High School Meet the District Advising

“Destination Hillsboro” High School

Meet the District Advising Team! Karen Schroeder 9 th/12 th grade counselor schroeder@hillsboroisd. org 582 -4100 Edward Sumrall 10 th/11 th grade counselor sumrall@hillsboroisd. org 582 -4100 Lesleigh Smith HJHS counselor smithl@hillsboroisd. org 582 -4100 Cruising to Success in 9 th Grade and Beyond

Meet the District Administrative Team! Jo Hayes 9 th/12 th AP hayesj@hillsboroisd. org 254 -582 -4100 Greg Gummelt 10 th/11 th AP gummelt@hillsboroisd. org 254 -582 -4100 Keith Hannah Principal hannah@hillsboroisd. org 254 -582 -4100 Cruising to Success in 9 th Grade and Beyond

WHY now…in 8 th grade? ? • • It’s never too early to think about careers Goal-setting is a great habit Increases value and purpose in school Helps students connect to the future Gives students a voice Enhances conversations at home It’s the law

Foundation High School Program • A flexible graduation program that allows students to pursue their interests • Includes basic requirements outlined by the state plus any additional local requirements. • Structures requirements and interests into Endorsements that are included on the high school transcript • Offers a Distinguished Level of Achievement and other acknowledgement options

● ● ● Dual Credit Bi-Literacy Advanced Placement ● ● PSAT, ACT, SAT Industry Certifications Distinguished Level of Achievement

So…. How Do We Help? Students Create a Personal and Meaningful 4 year Plan.

Eagle Pathways • • • Career Interest Inventories College Research Labor Market Research Understanding Credits, Transcripts, GPA Endorsements and Pathways 4 Year Planning

Earning an Endorsement Students Must Complete a Pathway • Arts & Humanities (Fine Arts, LOTE, Social Studies) • Business & Industry (Agriculture, Construction, Hospitality & Tourism, Technology, Communication & Business) • Multidisciplinary (4 x 4, AP/Dual Credit, College & Career) • Public Service (Health Sciences, Education & Training, Cosmetology) • STEM (Advanced Science and/or Advanced Math)

Endorsements & Student Planning

What’s Next? • One-on-One Conferences -After Spring Break -Will receive a letter in the mail with date and time -Sign Personal Graduation Plan (4 year plan)--EVERYONE

Who Can Help Me? • Your Student! • Website resources • Email your middle school or high school counselor

Have Questions? • Submit a question card • Stick around after the meeting for some Q&A • Visit our website www. hillsboroisd. org • Email the counselors THANK YOU for partnering with US!