Celebrating Our Partnership
With Faculty & Staff During National School Counselor Week!
Today's Theme: Academic Planning
A big component of our work with students is around their Four-Year Plans, connecting their goals interests to the opportunities available at WHS and beyond. After February Break, counselors will be meeting with all students individually to help them develop and expand upon those plans. Meaningful conversations between students and teachers around their course recommendations and curricular interests also play a big part in this process. With the formal and informal conversations we all have with students, we add a valuable hand in helping them connect their academic decisions today to their individual paths tomorrow.
Academic Planning Objective of the Day:
Students will understand that classes in high school may be directly and/or indirectly relevant to their lives.
Here's an example:
Real World Uses of Algebra
Here are some other Academic Planning Objectives in the School Counseling Program:
- Putting forth effort and grit in all classes can lead to success and opportunities in the future.
- Communication with teachers about course recommendations and progression is important.
- Various academic options and the resources available to inform their plans.
- How selection of courses builds over time in high school.
- Make appropriate course selections based on interests, abilities, and goals.
- Identify courses that may be beneficial or necessary for their future educational and career interests.
What is your approach to supporting students in their academic planning?
We'd love to hear from you and continue to strengthen our partnership!