Counseling Corner

We have finished our first quarter of classes for the 2024-2025 School Year. We encourage students to continue showing up for their classes and putting in their best efforts until the end of the semester in January when grades are final for Semester 1.

For those students that struggled during Quarter 1, it's not too late to turn things around. Make it your goal to attend class and reach out to your teacher, your LC and others for support. One step at a time!

School Counselors are still conducting Senior Meetings and providing an academic summary for each Senior, so students and LC's know where they stand with graduation. It's super important to be checking email as there is important information being sent throughout the school year and upcoming events.

We have finished Quarter 1 on November 1st. Grades are not final until the end of the semester in January so there is still time to improve grades and work hard to complete credits.

November 29th- Students who drop a course at this time will be dropping with an "F" which will be reflected on a student's transcript. We encourage those students struggling in a class to work with their teacher to bring their grade to passing. There is still plenty of time left in the semester to increase a student's grades. All semester grades are not final until the end of the semester mid-January.

Please Double Check your Semester 2 Schedule as we have found computer errors in the past. This helps counselors and yourself to make sure you have the courses you need for graduation. Invest in your future because that High School Diploma is so important no matter what career path you take.

All students should have a minimum of 5 classes on their schedule. WIVA requires 20 credits for graduation with "4 in the core" meaning 4 years of a Core Class in a Science, English, Math and Social Studies. If these core classes are not on your schedule or you have less than 5 classes, please reach out to your assigned School Counselor so changes can be made prior to S2 classes beginning.

On November 20th from 12-12:30pm, School Counselors are holding a Junior Planning Information Session for all juniors and their LC's. We will be sharing a Junior Year Planning Timeline making sure you are on track and getting ready for Senior Year. After this school year, Juniors are over halfway done with their high school career. Time flies so we want to make sure students are prepared and have the resources they need to be successful here at WIVA and after graduation! :)

ACT Prep Sessions have begun for Juniors and it's not too late to join to get prepared for the upcoming ACT in March. Please see the schedule for the following dates. They will all be held during Monday homeroom times from 12:35-1:05pm. All Junior Students have been invited as optional in their class connect schedules.

November 4- English

November 18- Reading

December 2- Writing

December 9- Science

January 27- Math

Feb 6- Importance of ACT/Test Strategies

Thursday Homeroom College & Career Speakers:

November 14

University of Wisconsin Schools- Application Demo

November 21

Career: Meteorology/Broadcast/Journalism & ARMY Rep

College: UW-Whitewater

December 12

Career: Forest Service Educational Ranger/Interpretive Guide

College: UW-Eau-Claire

Remember: Take advantage of these open houses below. These open houses below are great opportunities for students interested in attending a Technical School. You can register on their direct website.

On October 28th and November 4th, the School Counselors and our School Social Worker led a homeroom on Suicide Awareness and Prevention. We understand the sensitivity of this topic, so gave students space if they needed to leave homeroom or not attend. We provided support for any student wishing to speak individually after the homeroom as well. All students should have access to this video in Engageli during mandatory homeroom time.