As senior high students begin their journey through their final four years of school, the counseling team intensifies their guidance in helping students determine "what they want to be when they grow up." Beyond traditional one-on-one conversations and counseling, much of this planning is done through Naviance, a technology platform that helps students determine their strengths and interests and align those with their postsecondary plans, whether it be college, career or service. Students can also use Naviance to search colleges and trade schools, view upcoming college representative visits, research scholarship opportunities and track their submission of college applications. Naviance is accessible to both students and their parents when students use their Exeter credentials as their log in and password.
GRADE-LEVEL PLANNING MEETINGS
Counselors meet with every student during each year of their high school career to make sure students are on track to satisfy their graduation requirements, develop their post-graduation plans and support them through district resources. Parents are invited to this grade-level meeting with their school counselor during their child's junior year. Below are the highlights of those meetings by grade level:
9th GRADE
- Present the 9th Grade Planning Guide
- Complete 9th grade survey in Naviance and begin discussing post-secondary plans
- Discuss graduation requirements and GPA importance
- Introduce Keystone Exam requirements and dates
- Present BCTC options and explain the application process
- Help students find activities or clubs
- Guide students on where to find academic, emotional or social help and resources at the senior high
- Help students with strategies and tools to budget their time well
10th GRADE
- Present the 10th Grade Planning Guide
- Explore options for colleges or a career with Naviance
- Register for the PSATs in the Counseling office
- Apply to NHS before the school year ends.
11th GRADE
- Present the 11th Grade Planning Guide
- Take or register for the PSAT, SAT or ACT
- Plan visits at colleges and with college reps
- Attend the spring Berks College Fair
- Begin developing post-graduation plans
- Register for dual enrollment or AP courses
- Apply to NHS before the school year ends.
12th GRADE
- Present the 12th Grade Planning Guide
- Complete community service hours
- Finalize post-graduation plans