PPHSSchool Counseling Program

Breakfast With Guidance

2007-2008

“Breakfast with Guidance” is a monthly meeting serving as a wonderful opportunity to provide parents with useful information as well as a means to have their voices heard by the high school counseling staff and administration. This program is designed to ease our families through the transition into high school and provide them with a steady stream of information for the four years to help their children maximize their high school opportunity. Breakfast with Guidance is open to all parents/guardians of PPHS students. “Breakfast with Guidance” is one Tuesday each month at PPHS from 8:30 to 9:30am in the commons area of PPHS. Guests are to check in at the office upon entering.

October 30:
“Welcome to Point Pleasant High School” – tips for families to help ensure the new school year starts off on the right foot for their children.

November 13:
“The Student Athlete” – a review of the demands, both academic as well as physical, typically placed on the high school student athlete.

December 11:

“How To Study for Semester Exams” – tips from each of the academic departments on the best strategies to use in preparing for the upcoming exams.

January 8:

“The Healthy PPHS Student” – strategies to help students avoid the hazards of tanning, dip and stress.

February 5:

“The Course Selection Process” – tips to help students and families make more informed decisions when choosing courses for the next school year.

March 4:

“The College Insider Day” – an extension of an evening program held for the parents of college-bound juniors, discussing the college search and selection process in greater depth.

April 8:

“Special Education Issues from a Guidance Perspective” – a discussion of the transitional issues special-needs students typically face in high school.

May 6:

“The Pain of Loss”– a discussion of various issues related to grieving and the pain of loss.

As required by State and Federal laws, Mason County Board of Education does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, age (40 or above), blindness or handicap in employment or its educational policies and activities.

Inquiries regarding compliance with any section of the policy may be directed to: Linda Rollins, Title IX Coordinator and Section 504 Coordinator, 1200 Main Street, Point Pleasant, WV25550 Telephone 675-4540, EXT 49103.