SUITLAND HIGH SCHOOL

MEET OUR TEAM

MR. SMITH

9th Grade

Mr. Smith, 9th Grade Professional School Counselor (A-JOH)

Freshman Year

Create a high school plan

· Make sure you know what high school courses are required for graduation and that you’re taking the right classes starting this year. Your counselors are here to help you select courses and provide guidance throughout the process.

· Get to know the levels of courses offered by your school.

· Get to know your counselor. We will be meeting with each of you and your families individually.

Take an interesting or challenging class

· You will be taking at least five solid academic classes every semester. These usually include classes in English (Language Arts), math, science, social studies, foreign languages, and the arts. Try an interesting elective or a class that you might find challenging.

· REMEMBER: Sometimes a study hall somewhere during the year in your schedule is not such a bad idea. Use it to your advantage! Some ideas for that will be provided to you in your Freshman seminars.

· If you are struggling academically, socially, or emotionally, we can help. See your counselor, the school social worker or school psychologist. We are here for you!

Join a club. Club Fair will take place in Late September. Read and write as much as you can

· Go beyond your reading and writing assignments in school. Reading books and magazines, keeping a journal or blogging can help you improve your writing skills, reading comprehension, and vocabulary.

Select an activity or sport in which you can participate

· Find an area of interest apart from academic classes.

MR. PARRISH

9th Grade

Mr. Parrish 9th Grade Professional School Counselor (JON-Z)

MS.PEGUES

9th Grade

Professional School Counselor CVPA/Repeaters

Ms. Brown

10th Grade

10th Grade Professional School Counselor

Focus on grades: Maintain strong grades in your current courses, as this is a critical part of your high school transcript.
Build good study habits: Develop consistent study habits and time management skills that will be helpful in your junior and senior years.
Research colleges: Start creating a list of potential colleges based on factors like academic programs, location, and size.
Explore interests: Begin thinking about what you enjoy and excel at in and out of school to identify potential majors and careers.
Visit campuses: Attend campus visits or virtual tours to get a feel for different types of colleges and what they offer.
Stay involved: Participate in school clubs, sports, volunteering, or other activities that genuinely interest you.
Build a resume: Start documenting all your activities, part-time jobs, volunteer work, and accomplishments to build a resume for future applications
Take the PSAT: Take the PSAT 10 to get experience with the format of standardized tests and to identify areas for future improvement.
Discuss with your counselor: Meet with your school counselor to discuss your academic plan and college goals