NAVIANCE SUMMER INSTITUTE 2014 PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA
May 06, 2015
NAVIANCE SUMMER INSTITUTE 2014 PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA
NAVIANCE SUMMER INSTITUTE 2014 | PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA
Post-Secondary Success: How Would You Even Know?
Pamela HermannHatboro-Horsham H.S.
College, Occupation & Resource Counselor
July 2014
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DEMOGRAPHICS
6.5% 5.6% 3.1% 1.8% 82.6%
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DEMOGRAPHICS
Free & Reduced Lunch Population 14.72%
Special Education Population 13.52%
Gifted Education 4.78%
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DEMOGRAPHICS
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DEMOGRAPHICS
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STRUCTURE OF THE GUIDANCE DEPARTMENT
Traditional Guidance Department • Six counselors each with a caseload of students in grades 9-
12, divided alphabetically
CORE Team Model developed in 2009• Introduction of a seventh counselor (C.O.R. Counselor) • In 2012, the department was reduced 6.5 counselors
THE NEEDIncreased student and parent awarenessIncreased student and parent involvementRelevant and up-to-date information/resourcesCommunity connectionsDecrease redundancy of questions/office visits
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MY ROLE …
College.Occupation.Resource. Counselor
A unique position created with specific roles and responsibilities tied to Career & College
Readiness.
With only a small caseload, the C.O.R. Counselor is able to focus on creating department, student
and parent offerings and programming.
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COMPREHENSIVE PLAN FOR STUDENT SUCCESS
Developed a series of events designed to promote both student and parent awareness to post-
secondary opportunities
Counselors’ CornerAlumni Panels Alumni Parent Panels College Fair(s)Summer & Fall Application Boot Camp
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COMPREHENSIVE PLAN FOR STUDENT SUCCESS
Senior Survey on NavianceFrom paper to electronic process
Alumni Survey on Naviance1 – 3 – 5 years out
Student Tracker*Implemented in Spring of 2012*Classes 2008-2012
Promotion of findings(S.B.O.D. and parents)
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QUALITATIVE SURVEYS
We have incorporated surveys as a way of gathering information and feedback from our students. The surveys are created and delivered through Naviance and help to guide us in program development.
• Senior Survey• Alumni Survey
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SENIOR SURVEY
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ALUMNI SURVEY
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ALUMNI DATA (Classes 2009-2012)
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NATIONAL vs. HHHS
Nationally, 59.1% of high school students enroll in college during the Fall immediately after graduation
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NATIONAL vs. HHHS
Nationally, 60% of high school students enroll in college within the first year of graduation
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NATIONAL vs. HHHS
Nationally, 60% of high school students enroll in college in the first two years after graduation
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NATIONAL vs. HHHS
Nationally, 80% of freshman students return for their sophomore year
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NATIONAL vs. HHHS
*Nationally, only 54.1% of first time, full time undergraduates graduate within six years*16.1% were still enrolled
*29.8% have dropped out completely
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