Meet the Counseling Staff Lead Counselor Shana Greenwood

Meet the Counseling Staff • Lead Counselor: Shana Greenwood last names A-E • Irene Myers last names F-M • Rebecca Kelley last names N-Z

Let’s starts with a little 9 th Grade Vocab • 5 Words you need to know as a 9 th Grader: Grade Classification Credits GPA Class Rank Transcript

Vocab Word #1: Grade Classification • • 10 th Grade= 6 credits (Sophomore) 11 th Grade=13 Credits (Junior) 12 th Grade = 19 Credits (Senior) HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATE= 26 Credits

Vocab Word #2: Credits • In high school, credits are earned by PASSING classes with a grade of 70 or above. • The High School Transcript is where credits are recorded each semester. • You must attend class to receive credits earned.

Speaking of Attendance…… • AGAIN…. . Students must attend a class in order to receive credit. • Credit is granted or denied every semester.

Vocab Word #3: GPA (Grade Point Average) • Northwest ISD determines both an unweighted GPA (4. 0 scale) and a weighted GPA (7. 0 scale). • The weighted GPA is ONLY used in determining class rank. • Advanced Placement (AP), Pre-Advanced Placement (Pre-AP), and Dual Credit courses contain weighted grades for ranking.

Vocab Word #4: Class Rank • Unweighted-4. 0 Scale • Weighted GPA-Courses receive different grade points based on level of difficulty of class -Regular Courses max grade point is 5. 0 -Pre/AP Courses max grad point is 6. 0 -AP Courses max grade point is 7. 0 • GPA Exempt Courses (Don’t count in your GPA) -Correspondence -Credit By Exams -Summer School for remediation

Vocab #5: Transcript • Your High School Transcript is a copy of a your permanent academic record. This includes all courses you have taken, all grades received, and all credits earned.

Let’s Recap

So Stressed! Areas of Difficulty for 9 th Graders • New School (Huge Building, New Teachers, New Routines) • Heavier Workload (Homework, Test/Quizzes Athletics, Performances) • More Independence and Responsibility • Social Adjustments (New Friends, Social Media, Peer Pressure)

Tips for Being Successful in High School and Reducing STRESS! • • • Get Organized. Manage Your time well Be a Model Student in class Take good notes in class Study smart Use test-taking strategies Reduce test anxiety Ask for help when you need it Believe in yourself!

One last tip!!!!!!

Counseling Center Updates

Get Ready. Get Set. GO!

Learn About Honor Cords • Green Cord – Community Service Award Program • Apply for enrollment by October 15 th on the Eaton Counseling website. • Pick up a Green Cord community service log in the counseling office or download the form from the website. • Hours can be earned from June 1 – April 14 th. • Hours must be turned in by April 15 th of each academic year. • The program is a way to encourage students in grades 9 -12 to contribute at least 100 hours of approved community service per school year. • Students can be recognized for all four years. • During your senior year, graduates will have the option to purchase a “Green Cord” for each year of achievement to proudly wear during the high school graduation ceremony.

Reminder 101: You can sign up to get reminder texts from the Eaton counselors. They will include reminders about upcoming events and deadlines.