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GATOR NEWS SPECIAL EDITION I 8th Grade HS Planning Conference I September 2024
8th Grade High School Planning Conference
Attention Parents of 8th Graders!
High School Planning Conferences Are Here!
Sign up for an individual or group conference by clicking the link
https://shorturl.at/8jX0M or scanning the QR code.
If you have any questions or need assistance with the sign-up process,
please contact Krista Zachor at (920) 788-7905 or kzachor@kimberly.12.wi.us.
Individual Planning Conferences:
October 1 - January 31
Group Planning Conferences:
November 14-15 from 5:00 pm - 7:45 pm (During Conferences)
STEP ONE: Please sign up for an *Individual High School Planning Conference slot for you and your child with one of our school counselors (Mr. Demmin and Ms. Diamond both host conferences regardless of the grade they are working with). Conferences last approximately 30 minutes, and they can be held virtually via Google Meet or in-person at JRG. During these conferences we will reflect on your child's strengths, interests, and career planning work. We will also demonstrate how to utilize the Xello Course Planner when exploring elective course options and the KHS Career Pathways.
To sign up for a High School Planning Conference, please scan the QR code or click the link. You will be asked to fill out a brief google form which concludes with a Sign-Up Genius link for scheduling. Conferences will be available October-January. We strongly recommend signing up early so you have a variety of dates and times to choose from.
*New this year, if you have already completed an individual high school planning conference with another child in previous years, you are invited to help us pilot our group conference night. The same information will be provided, just in a new format with approximately 10 other families
STEP TWO: Attend your child’s High School Planning Conference. At this meeting, you will receive a folder of information and materials. You can reference this folder as you continue to help your child explore the high school elective courses that are the best fit for them. For families who have more than one household, please only sign up for one conference slot. Any and all parents/guardians are welcome to attend.
STEP THREE: 8th grade students will attend “High School Tours” with their classmates to explore different elective class options aligned with career clusters of interest that can be considered prior to high school registration.
STEP FOUR: High school counselors will visit 8th grade classrooms to answer any additional questions or concerns, and give an overview of the scheduling process. Students can then enter their schedule requests on Xello either in class or from home.
STEP FIVE: Parents and students are encouraged to attend the “8th Grade Transition Night” at Kimberly High School to help answer any questions related to scheduling and various other topics that are important for your child’s success at the high school. This date will be announced by KHS.
STEP SIX: High school counselors will return to 8th grade classrooms and approve/submit your child’s schedule requests on Xello.
And then we all take a deep breath, and focus on enjoying the last half of 8th grade year! We know this can feel like an overwhelming process (especially if this is your first child going to high school), but please know that we are here to support you every step of the way. Thank you for your commitment to your child’s continued career development, and please don’t hesitate to reach out to us with any questions or concerns.
We look forward to meeting with you!
Scan QR Code to sign up for 8th Grade High School Planning Conference date and time.