CAREER EXPLORATION

A comprehensive school counseling career exploration 339 plan is on file with the district. School Board Approved.

High School Career Portfolio Schedule SY2019-2020

CAREER EXPLORATION RESOURCES

Naviance Student serves as each student's Individualized Career Portfolio. Students' experiences and learning will be documented, updated, and stored in this digital portfolio.

Our goal is to support every student’s journey in exploring career paths. Naviance Student is utilized through classroom lessons presented by teachers and school counselors, Advisory lessons, as well as for post-secondary planning.

Some of the career features include:

Career Interest Profiler

This tool helps students discover careers that match areas of their interest. Students are asked to answer “like”, “unsure”, or “dislike” to 180 different work activities. They then are given a listing of careers that best match their interests. Each listed career has a profile with detailed information such as job descriptions, education requirements, related occupations, related college majors, knowledge and skills required, common work activities/tasks, and wage outlook. All 10th grade students complete this assessment with a lesson presented by the counselors. This is then utilized to support their research for the writing of a career research paper in the English class.

Personality Type Assessment

The Do What You Are® Self Discovery Personality Type assessment will generate a report that will provide the student with important information about personal characteristics. They will learn about careers that are matched to their personal strengths and blind spots, how they negotiate in daily life, and a host of other useful information.

The Cluster Finder

The Cluster Finder helps students learn what career clusters may be a good match for them based on activities that they have interest, personal qualities, and subjects enjoyed studying at school. Each career cluster is then further divided into career pathways that allow students to complete more in depth research.

OTHER CAREER PLANNING RESOURCES

US Bureau of Labor Statistics -The Occupational Outlook Handbook can help you find career information on duties, education and training, pay, and outlook for hundreds of occupations.

National College Fair – Students will have the opportunity attend the National College Fair held annually at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center.

Representative Visits - Please register to attend via Naviance Student

Career Fair Field Trips – Students will have the opportunity to attend career fairs as available. Please talk to your school counselor for more information.

Work Study & Internships – This 12th grade only program allows students to mix the world of work along with schooling. It is recommended that students seek out positions that are related to their career of interest or allow them to learn and practice useful job skills that will future their work skills development.

Post-Secondary Meetings & Presentations – Students and parents have available to them meetings with counselors/collegiate coordinator to focus primarily on career interests and development. In addition, grade level goals & objectives are outlined and taught for all students. Annual morning & evening events are conducted to help students and parents work through post-secondary options and processes.

Advisory - Student groups meet monthly with their advisor to discuss a variety of topics including digital citizenship, career exploration, and post-secondary planning. Advisories utilize the Naviance student feature.

ASVAB – The Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery is offered annually at CVHS. Students interested in learning about or registering for the ASVAB should talk to their school counselor. Keep in mind the ASVAB is not only a military used exam, it is a great career interest inventory as well. In no way are students committed or recruited by the military from taking the ASVAB.

Career Shadowing – Students have the opportunity if desired to be excused from school to complete a career shadow in an area of potential interest. Release forms must be completed prior to visit and are available in the Student Services Center.

CiHS/PLTW

COLLEGE APPLICATION PROCESS

COLLEGE APPLICATION RESOURCES

High School Profile 19-20

Applications & Essays Presentation

College App & Submission Procedures

Post Secondary Planning Presentation

Application/Admission Types

Common Application

Essay Prompts

Coalition for College

NAVIANCE STUDENT VIDEO TUTORIALS

Common App Matching Video

Requesting Teacher Recommendation Letters

If your application requires a counselor recommendation, please notify your counselor via email or in person, as they are not listed in the selection of teachers. Requests for letters of recommendation from a counselor should be made at least two weeks prior to the application deadline

COLLEGE PLANNING CHECKLISTS

COLLEGE SEARCH

Your School Counselor is available by appointment to assist with college & career guidance. It's important for a student to find the best "fit" based on their priorities - size, academics, major, location, cost, atmosphere, and feel. By considering a plan for your college career now, you can be more prepared as you take the next step in your education. There are numerous events and resources available at Chartiers Valley High School to assist you throughout this process.

NAVIANCE STUDENT LOGIN

JUNIORS - COLLEGE SEARCH PRESENTATION

College Visit/Career Shadow Release Form

TRADE SCHOOL OPTIONS

Rep Visits on Campus

Many representatives schedule visits on campus during the school day. Visits are held in the Colt Commons Conference Room. Students can attend meetings if they register online prior to the visit and have permission from their classroom teacher. Students are responsible for any missed classwork. The list of college visits can be found in Naviance under "What's New" heading.

A list is also posted on the daily HS bulletin.

COMMUNITY SERVICE

COUNSELOR BIOS

Professional School Counselor Bios

Lesley A. Kunkel, MA

Last Names A - F

Interact Club Sponsor

lkunkel@cvsd.net | 412.429.2268

B.A. Psychology, Penn State Erie

M.A. Counseling, Edinboro University

Secondary School Counselor Certification, PDE

Leah O'Malley, MA, NCC

Last Names G - N

lomalley@cvsd.net | 412.429.2629

B.A. Music, Edinboro University

M.A. Counseling, Edinboro University

Secondary School Counselor Certification, PDE

National Certified Counselor (NCC)

Danyelle Boyd, MA, NCC

Last Names O - Z

dboyd@cvsd.net | 412.429.2271

B.S. Biology, Geneva College

M.A. Counseling, Geneva College

K-12 School Counselor Certification, PDE

National Certified Counselor (NCC)

FINANCIAL AID

What IS Financial Aid?

CSS Profile: The CSS Profile, short for the College Scholarship Service Profile, is an online application created and maintained by the United States-based College Board that allows college students to apply for non-federal financial aid.

CSS Profile Participating College/Universities 2020

Overview of the Financial Aid Process (Video)

Financial Aid 101 (Powerpoint Presentation)

Create your FSA ID

FAFSA Tip Sheet

FAFSA CHECKLIST

PHEAA VideosPHEAA (PA Higher Education Assistance Agency)

Resources

NCAA ELIGIBILITY

NEW STUDENT RESOURCES

PARKWAY WEST CTC

PARKWAY WEST CAREER & TECHNICAL CENTER

Chartiers Valley School District is one of twelve school districts participating in the Parkway West Career and Technology Center. Parkway West CTC offers specialized trade and technical courses that are not available at the high school. Students may apply for the Parkway West CTC programs during their freshman year.

During their sophomore, junior and senior years, selected students will attend Chartiers Valley High School for a half-day and the other half will be spent at Parkway West CTC. The personnel of Parkway West CTC will do the selection of students, based on their abilities, grades, maturity, aptitudes, and interests.

Upon completing the course of studies at the technical school and the high school, the student will receive a certificate from Parkway West and a diploma from Chartiers Valley High School. Parkway West CTC aids graduates with job placement in their fields of study.

Website: www.parkwaywest.org

Instagram: @Parkwaywestctc

Address:
Parkway West CTC
7101 Steubenville Pike
Oakdale, PA 15071
Phone: (412) 923-1772

Parkway West CTC promotional video

Parkway West CTC website

PERSONAL SUPPORTS

SCHEDULING

SCHEDULING RESOURCES

School counselors will meet students (during group presentations) to review the Program of Studies, online course request procedures, and distribute important scheduling information. Students are encouraged to take the most rigorous courses possible based on academic ability and their capacity to manage all aspects of life such as athletics, clubs and activities, and commitments outside of school. Please review your child's course selections for the next academic year.

Student's are required to print & return their course request summary with a parent/guardian signature.

FORMS & RESOURCES

20-21 PROGRAM OF STUDIES

Scheduling 101 vIDEO

SCHEDULING 101 PDF

Course Selection Directions Worksheet

WAIVER FORM

CHANGE REQUEST FORM

CAN I CHANGE MY SCHEDULE?

If you have questions about scheduling or need additional assistance, please contact your high school counselor to schedule a conversation or meeting. This is an exciting time for your child to make choices that will impact his/her future. We are looking forward to working with you to help students reach their individual goals.

SCHOLARSHIPS

Scholarship information mailed to the high school counselors is posted on Naviance Student.

Log onto Naviance and look for the “Scholarship List” under “Colleges”

However...Organizations don't really send information to high schools anymore as information is readily found on the internet. It is a good idea to utilize online scholarship searches. There are other scholarship sites, but we advise you NOT pay for a scholarship search.

Other resources include: Student clubs, sports, & activities. Also employers, organizations, or social clubs parents belong to.

STUDENT ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (SAP)

STUDENT ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (SAP) REFERRALS & FORMS

The primary goal of the SAP is to help students overcome barriers so that they may achieve, remain in school, and advance. SAP is a systematic process using techniques to mobilize school resources to remove barriers to learning. The core of the program is professionally trained to identify problems, determine whether or not the presenting problem lies within the responsibility of the school and to make recommendations to assist the student and the parent. When the problem lies beyond the scope of the school, the SAP team will assist the parent and student so they may access services within the community. The student assistance team members do not diagnose, treat, or refer to treatment; but they may refer for a screening or an assessment for treatment.

School personnel, peers, students themselves, or family members may refer students to SAP. Any person who is concerned about a student is encouraged to refer that student by submitting a SAP referral online.

Some signs and symptoms of students who may be referred to SAP are:

Decline in grades/academic performance

Poor attendance

Change in friends, behavior, or attitude

School phobia

Violation of school rules

Health problems

Alcohol and other drug use

Family issues/stress/violence

Being at risk for suicide or other mental problems including anxiety/fear, withdrawal, isolation, risk-taking or self-abusive behavior, eating/sleeping/grooming problems or peer relationship problems

Being a victim of violence/abuse

Eating, sleeping or grooming changes

SAP - Community Resources

EMERGENCIES/CRISIS
Resolve Crisis Network	1-888-796-8226 www.upmc.com/resolvecrisis
Crisis Text Line	Text HELLO to 741741 Crisis Text Line Info
CHILD ABUSE
Allegheny County CYF	412-473-2000
Pennsylvania CHILDLINE	1-800-932-0313
Pittsburgh Action Against Rape (24 hour hotline)	1-877-338-8255 412-687-8005

DRUGS/ALCOHOL
Allegheny County D/A Administration (Crisis Intervention Hotline)	412-350-3328 1-888-424-2287
Gateway Rehabilitation Center	1-800-427-1177
AL-A-Teen, AL-Anon Family Groups	412-572-5141
Narcotics Anonymous Helpline	412-255-1155
Outreach Teen & Family Serivces, Inc.	412-561-5405

EATING DISORDERS
Pittsburgh Educational Network for Eating Disorders	412-366-9966
WPIC's Center for Overcoming Eating Disorders	412-624-9329

GRIEF/LOSS
The Caring Place	1-888-244-4673
Cancer Caring Center	412-622-1212

HEALTH INSURANCE FOR UNINSURED CHILDREN
Caring Foundation for Children	1-800-543-7105

HELP-LINES & HOT-LINES
Runaway Hotline	412-661-1800
Contact Pittsburgh	412-820-4357
HOMELESSNESS Sara Salopek - Education for Children and Youth Experienceing Homelessness Program, Allegheny Intermediate Unit Food Bank of Bethany Presbyterian Church	412-394-5936 412-221-5132
RAPE/VIOLENCE
PAAR	1-800-363-7273
Women's Center & Shelter	412-687-8005

MENTAL HEALTH RESOURCES
American Psychological Association	1-800-621-4000
Allegheny MH/MR Administration	412-350-4457
Chartiers Community Center, Inc	412-221-3302
Family Line	412-344-7645
STAR Clinic (at Western Psychiatric Institute & Clinic)	412-246-5754
Vista Behavioral Associates	412-641-7016
Cranberry Psychological Associates, Inc.	412-220-0144
Intercare	412-831-0355
Allegheny Clinical Association	412-279-9500
Allegheny General Hospital - Child & Psychiatric Services	412-330-3041
Southwood Psychiatric Hospital	412-257-2290
Southwest Human Services	412-831-8821
Stepping Stones Psychiatric Care	412-221-7770
Outreach Teen & Family Services, Inc	412-561-5405
PREGNANCY
Allegheny County Health Department (Maternal & Child Health Program)	412-247-7950
Genesis of Pittsburgh	412-766-2693
Mom's House of Dormont	412-531-6667
Mom's House of Pittsburgh	412-271-2229
McGee Woman's Hospital (Education & Outreach)	412-641-1000

SUMMER SCHOOL

Summer Credit Recovery Options

Students who need to make up failed courses over the summer have various options. It is the student's responsibility to have their summer school grades mailed to the Chartiers Valley High School Student Services so that it can be documented on their official transcript.

*Credit towards graduation is not granted for Summer Acceleration/

Enrichment courses. Grades are not computed in the student's GPA*

Allegheny Intermediate Unit: Waterfront Learning

Format: Online Instruction for Credit Recovery and Enrichment

To Register: Waterfront Learning Summer Program Page>>

ONLINE ACADEMY @ NORTH HILLS:

Format: Online Instruction

Credit Recovery>>

Contact Information:

Mrs. Denise Haberman

Phone - 412-318-1017 Email - habermand@nhsd.net

Project Succeed - Keystone Oaks

Format: Classroom Instruction at Project Succeed Keystone Oaks High School

Tuition: $150 per class (cash only) Forms available in CV Guidance Office

Classes Offered: English, Math, Social Studies, and Science.

TESTING (SAT/ACT/ASVAB)

TRANSCRIPT REQUEST FORMS

TUTORING RESOURCES

ACADEMIC SUPPORT RESOURCES

Teacher to Student – It is always best to have your son or daughter meet with their teacher regarding concerns for learning in the class. A student can speak to their teacher to set up an individual or series of sessions for tutoring.

After School Academic Support – This resource is available after school and provides additional support to students who need assistance in core subjects: Math and Science. Students have an opportunity to consult with a certified teacher in these particular subject areas. Each subject meets 2 times per week. Students may utilize the activity buses for transportation home. Please contact your teacher or school counselor for more information.

Outside Services – There are various outside agencies that provide tutoring services. Below are options locally. Please note students/family are responsible for expenses associate with these programs, as well Chartiers Valley School District does not endorse any specific program.

3RPrep (ACT/SAT tutors)

www.3RPrep.com

412-855-5535

Club Z Tutoring

clubz.tutor@comcast.net www.clubztutoring.com/pittsburghpa

412-276-1002

Huntington Learning Center

hlcsouth@comcast.net (http://huntingtonhelps.com/)

1-800-CAN-LEARN

Axios Tutoring

http://www.axiostutoring.com/

412-833-6060

Mathnasium

https://www.mathnasium.com/mountlebanon

300 Cedar Blvd, #2

Pittsburgh PA 15228

(412) 213.8696

mountlebanon@mathnasium.com

Omega Learning® Center - South Hills

521 Washington Avenue

Bridgeville, PA 15017

(724) 949-0770

Southhills@omegalearning.com

Robin Satty

Certified Teacher/Tutor

Specialty: Science

512.458.0527

robinsatty@gmail.com

US GOV/ARMED SERVICES

The U.S. military has five branches of service: the Army, Navy, Air Force, Coast Guard, and Marine Corps. The requirements to join are similar for all five.

Infographic with requirements and steps for enlisting in the U.S. military

Military & Veteran Info

ASVAB

USA.gov

USAGov is the Official Guide to Government Information and Services

Your School Counselor can provide you with recruiter contact information. Recruiters also schedule visits in the HS Commons during lunch periods.

School Counselors

GUIDANCE SECRETARIES

March 30, 2020 Update