January 2016 Summary
HHS School Counseling Department
Students Total
515 Total number of Sign-in's from Jan. 5th- Jan. 29th
% by grade level
24.7%- 9th graders
21.4%- 10th graders
22.3%- 11th graders
31.7%- 12th graders
Why students came in:
55.4%- Schedule changes, concerns or grades
20.8%- Personal reasons
23.8%- College and Career Help
Parent Contacts for January
Total: 70 contacts- email or phone
34.3%- 10th grade
34.3%- 11th grade
14.1%-12th grade
Registration
Counselors spent 9 days in January meeting with 10th, 9th and 8th grade students (including St. Paul) to complete their registration requests for next school year. 683 students were reached. After forms were signed by parents, the counselors checked pre-req's, and entered requests into the system.
FAFSA parent night
On January 6th, counselors hosted a Financial Aid- FAFSA line by line parent night. A representative from the Illinois Student Assistance Commission presented information and answered questions. 75 students and parents were in attendance.
8th grade parent night
Counselors worked with administrators to host an 8th grade parent night on Jan. 13th. Counselors presented on graduation requirements, elective choices and course levels available. Ambassadors were available for tours after the presentation. Department representatives were also available to explain elective options to parents and students.