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VHHS Sophomores

Class of 2027

August 2024

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10th Grade Counselors

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Last Names D-F:

Mrs. Robinson (robinsonk1@vhcs.us)

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Last Names G-L:

Mrs. Reagan (reagankh@vhcs.us)

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Last Names M-R:

Mrs. Daneri (daneriab@vhcs.us)

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Last Names S-Z:

Mr. Boggs (boggsbp@vhcs.us)

Last Names A-C:

Mrs. Rohling (rohlingcf@vhcs.us)

Counseling Department Secretaries: Mrs. Anderson & Mrs. Tinney

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Where To Find Your Counselor

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What Can My Counselor Help With?

  • Academic concerns
  • Academic planning
  • Social and emotional concerns
  • College planning
  • Career planning
  • ...AND MORE!

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VHHS Counseling Website

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Important Dates:

  • Pre-ACT
    • Tuesday, October 8th
  • ASVAB
    • For students interested in the military
    • Tuesday, October 22nd @ 8:30 a.m.
  • PSAT
    • Wednesday, October 23rd
  • VHHS College Fair
    • Thursday, February 20th (during Lunch/Study)

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Attendance Reminders

  • All absences MUST be excused. Your parent can submit 10 parent note excuses per year. Beyond that, a doctor or legal excuse must be provided.
  • Missed work must be made up within five (5) days of returning to school.
  • College Visits
    • 10th-12th grade students can submit a pre-excused absence form for up to three (3) college visits per school year.
    • College visits are coded as field trips and therefore do not count toward your 10 parent notes.
    • This type of absence must be pre-excused, and you must obtain documentation from the college during your visit.
  • Attendance matters -- both now and in the future!

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How to Check Grades in PowerSchool

Or use the app!

Scroll down on main page then click on PowerSchool

Select the Student Sign In option

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FREE Academic Resources

  • Peer Tutoring
    • Meet during your study period on a regular basis
    • Peer Tutors can help with most subjects
    • Can also help with time management, organization, etc.
    • See your counselor for a Peer Tutoring contract

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  • NHS Homework Help
    • Homework Help will be offered again this school year, by appointment only
    • More information will be sent by Dr. Inabinet in the Parent Newsletter

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National Honor Society

Eligibility Requirements:

  • Can be eligible in junior and senior years
  • Cumulative GPA = 3.75 or higher
  • Excellent teacher recommendations

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How to calculate your GPA:

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Add 0.5 GPA point for any Honors/AP class each semester (1 GPA point total for the school year)

Total points earned divided by total credits attempted = GPA

GPA is cumulative & recalculates each semester

Grade

GPA

A

2.0

B

1.5

C

1.0

D

0.5

F

0

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Example:

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Total Quality Points = 9.5

Total Credits = 2.5

Semester GPA: 9.5/2.5 = 3.80

(All semesters are averaged together create your overall GPA)

Class (.5 credit each)

Grade/Quality Points

English 10

B/1.5

Honors US History 10

A/2.5

Algebra I

B/1.5

Physical Science

A/2.0

Honors Spanish 3

B/2.0

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College and Career

Readiness Indicators (CCRI)

Starting with the Class of 2026, students must earn at least one CCRI to graduate

For option #7: learn more about the CTE pathways offered at VHHS in the Course Selection Guide (Electives Tab β†’ Career Technical)

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Getting Ready for College Admission

  • Visit the β€œCollege Planning” tab on the VHHS counselors website
  • View β€œAdmission Requirements for Alabama Colleges”
    • Current Admission Criteria Examples:

Alabama: Holistic Review

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Auburn: Class of 2024 (middle 50% of applicants) 3.81-4.29 GPA / 23-30 ACT

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UAB: Minimum 20 ACT and minimum 2.75 GPA

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Goals for 10th Grade

  1. Work hard and do the best you can in your classes
  2. Seek help when you need it
  3. Get involved -- clubs, Youth Leadership, activities outside of school, work
  4. Explore potential pathways for after high school and discuss with your parents

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And come see your counselor! πŸ˜€