Derry Area Submitted Plan 08 27 12 PDF

United Way of Westmoreland County
Counseling for Career Success

K-12 Guidance Plan
Derry Area School District

School Counselors:
Robert Neidbalson
Stephanie Hotz
Lisa Tatone
Cathleen White
Nancy Mayo
August 27, 2012
United Way of Westmoreland County

Counseling for Career Success
K-12 Guidance Plan
School District: Derry Area
A.
School Counselors and assignments: (Approximate Caseload # of students)

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B.
Date: August 27, 2012
Robert Neidbalson High School Counselor, Depart Chair (370)

Stephanie Hotz High School Counselor (370)
Lisa Tatone Middle School Counselor (361)
Cathleen White Elementary/Middle School Counselor (305/180)
Nancy Mayo Elementary Counselor (611)
Peggy Slezak Mental Health Counselor, Excela Health (60)
Grant Proposal Narrative

The intent of our Counseling for Career Success program at Derry Area School
District is to provide each student with a planned and sequential set of activities
that meets the objectives adopted in the Pennsylvania Career Education and Work
Standards.
The Counseling for Career Success program will be a developmental and
organized component of the existing educational program that helps students
grow and develop within their academic, personal-social, and career domains.
Grade Level Focus:
GRADE(S)
K-5
Explore the world of work
GRADE(S)
6-8
Investigate the world of work
GRADE
Learn about the world of work
GRADE
10
Identify interests and experiences as they relate to

the world of work; self-awareness
GRADE
11
Understand information and experiences relating to

the world of work & develop an action plan for
post-secondary opportunities
GRADE
12
Implement individualized career (post-secondary)

plan
The Counseling for Career Success program will provide the following benefits:
(1) ensures that objectives adopted in the Pennsylvania Career Education and
Work Standards are introduced to each student in a planned sequence, (2)
ensures academic and career planning for each student, (3) provides support to
families by advocating for their childs academic, personal/social, and career

development, and (4) provides a system for co-facilitation of classroom guidance
lessons.
The funding for this initiative will be used to advertise/market our program or
more simply put, get the word out. We will use means such as but not limited to
a Kick-off Campaign, Advisory Council Luncheon, literature and other awareness
materials.
C.
School-Counseling Department Mission Statement

The mission of the Derry Area School District guidance and counseling program is
to provide developmental and systematic support to each student to ensure their
academic, career, personal and social development and achievement. Derry Area
school counselors are professional school advocates who provide proactive and
preventative support to maximize student potential. The programs and
interventions offered to students are delivered collaboratively with school staff,
families and members of the community to offer seamless transitions to each
students next steps. The ultimate goal of the program is that each student from
the Derry Area School District will graduate with the personal, academic and
career related skills and knowledge to make responsible decisions and to
positively contribute to society.
D.
Stakeholders
Stakeholders those groups or individuals needed to assist the School Counselors in
building an effective K-12 program. Listed are the four stakeholders and program
goals associated with each (red text indicates future program goals not yet
instituted at Derry Area School District).
Parents:
Program Goal Grade
Level
To provide
Grade 6
parents the
opportunity
to tour and
learn about
their
students new
school
Activities/Event
Descriptions
6th Grade
Orientation
Students and their
parents will tour
the middle school
and become
acquainted with
their teachers and
location of
Start/End
Dates
Every
Summer
Contact
Person
Lisa Tatone,
middle school
counselor
Grade 9
To provide
parents and
teachers the
opportunity
to discuss
students
progress
Financial Aid
Night
Grades K12
To provide
parents
Grades K12
Grade 12
classrooms.
Parents will also be
given information
on programs both
academic and
social for their
student.
9th Grade
Orientation
Students and their
parents will attend
an information
session with the
principal,
counselors and
freshmen class
advisor to obtain
information on the
high school.
Students and
parents will then
move through an
abbreviated
schedule of the
students
schedules to meet
teachers and learn
class expectations.
Parent / Teacher
conferences will be
planned and
scheduled on all
grade levels.
Parents are invited

to attend a
presentation on
college financial
aid. A working
session will also be
provided.
An information
website/newsletter
Every August
Dr. Kathy
Perry, high
school
principal
Robert
Neidbalson &
Stephanie
Hotz, high
school
counselors
November of
each school
year
Counselors
offices on all
grade levels
February of
each year
Robert
Neidbalson &
Stephanie
Hotz, high
school
counselors
Every year &

ongoing
Counselors
offices on all
information
and timelines
will be created an
updated with
pertinent
information for
each grade level.
grade levels
Teachers/Administrators:
Program Goal
To familiarize
teachers and
administrators
with local
businesses
and jobs
available to
students
To familiarize
teachers and
administrators
with current
technology
available to
help students
choose a post
secondary
path
To familiarize
teachers and
administrators
with the
Eastern
Westmoreland
Career and
Grade
Level
Activities/Event
Descriptions
Local business
owners and
entrepreneurs will
be invited to an
entrepreneurial
fair at Derry.
Teachers and
administrators will
cycle through the
various types of
businesses to learn
what types of
careers and jobs
will be available to
their students.
Teachers and
administrators will
be given time to
work through the
Career Cruising
website that our
students use.
Start/End
Dates
District Wide
In-service
held once
every 2 years.
Teachers and
administrators will
tour the Eastern
Westmoreland
Career and
Technology
Center. They will
District Wide
In-service
held once
every two
years
Contact
Person
All district
counselors
WIB
Teachers
Parents /
Business
Owners
Middle
school and
High School
In-service
held every 2
years
Lisa Tatone,
middle
school
counselor
Robert
Neidbalson
and
Stephanie
Hotz, high
school
counselors
All district
counselors
Heather
Kaecher,
EWCTC
counselor
Technology
Center
cycle through the

various shops to
learn what they
offer and to
perform some
hands on activities.
Business & Community:

Program Goal
To expose
students to
the local
career and
technology
center
Grade
Level
Grade 6
Grade 7
Grade 9
Activities/Event
Descriptions
In sixth grade,
current students of
the Eastern
Westmoreland
Career and
Technology Center
will visit Derry
Middle School. The
students will
present their
particular cluster or
shop to the sixth
graders. Sixth
grade students will
gain an awareness
of what EWCTC is
about and can offer
and what they will
be seeing and
experiencing in 7th
grade.
In seventh grade,
students will visit
the Eastern
Westmoreland
Career and
Technology Center
to gain insight as to
what is available to
them through
guided tours and
general activities.
In ninth grade,
Start/End
Dates
District Wide
In-service
held once
every 2
years.
Contact
Person
All district
counselors
WIB
Teachers
Parents /
Business
Owners
Using online
resources,
students will
explore up &
coming
careers
Grade 10
To connect
students to a
local business
Grade 11
Grades
11 & 12
Grade 12
students will revisit

the Eastern
Westmoreland
Career and
Technology Center
to connect the
programs to
possible careers for
them based on
Directions and
Career Cruising.
Students will visit
websites such as
shalenet.org to
preview and gather
information on jobs
that are new and
perhaps specific to
our area
We will use Excela

Health as our local
business
connection.
This activity will
have 3 parts.
Excela
Health will
come to the
school and
deliver
classroom
presentatio
ns.
Students
with an
interest will
participate
in job
shadowing
with Excela
Middle
school and
High School
In-service
held every 2
years
District Wide
In-service
held once
every two
years
Lisa Tatone,
middle
school
counselor
Robert
Neidbalson
and
Stephanie
Hotz, high
school
counselors
All district
counselors
Heather
Kaecher,
EWCTC
counselor
Health
employees.
Students
will also
have the
opportunity
to
participate
in mock
interviews.
Post-Secondary:
Program Goal
Grade
Level
Increase
Grades
academic rigor 11 & 12
through AP
courses and
dual
enrollment
Increase
Grades
awareness of
11 & 12
postsecondary
institutions
through onsite
field trips and
in-house visits
Activities/Event
Descriptions
The district will
maintain
partnerships with
post-secondary
institutions to
develop and
maintain college
level curricula so
that students have
the opportunity to
earn college credits
while still in high
school and at a
much reduced cost.
Students have the
opportunity to
make visits to postsecondary
institutions that
they are interested
in attending. They
may make up to
two visits in the
junior year and up
to three visits in
the senior year.
Post-secondary
institutions and the
military may make
Start/End
Dates
Each School
Year
Contact
Person
Dr. Kathy
Perry, high
school
principal
Robert
Neidbalson &
Stephanie
Hotz, high
school
counselors
Each School
Year
Robert
Neidbalson &
Stephanie
Hotz, high
school
counselors
Theresa
Bundy, high
school
guidance
office aide
Highlight all
postsecondary
avenues
Grade 5
Connect
Grade 6
students with
Westmoreland
County
Community
Colleges
program,
College for a
Day.
E.
appointments
through the high
school guidance
office to visit and
make presentations
to interested
juniors and seniors.
Students
representing all
post-secondary
avenues will
participate in a
panel discussion
with 5th grade
students.
The 6th grade class
will take a field trip
to Westmoreland
County Community
College to learn
what its like to
attend college.
Students will tour
the campus and
various programs.
There will also be a
panel including
current WCCC
students,
professors and
administrators to
discuss the postsecondary
atmosphere and to
take questions
from the sixth
graders.
Each School
Year
Cathy White,
elementary
counselor
PostSecondary
Connections
Each School
Year
Lisa Tatone,
middle
school
counselor
Jimmy Pirlo,
WCCC
contact
person
Counseling for Career Success Advisory Council

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2.
3.
4.
All School Counselors (5)

All Building Principals (3)
Eastern Westmoreland Career & Technology Center School Counselor (1)
Teachers (TBD)
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
Students (TBD)
School Superintendent/Assistant Superintendent (1)
School Board Members (2)
Business Leaders (2)
Post-Secondary Representatives (2)
The first meeting with the Advisory Council will be tentatively scheduled for early
winter and the last meeting will be held in mid-Spring.
F.
Role of the School Counselor:

To the Student, the School Counselor will be
A Confidant whose sensitivity and assurance of confidentiality convinces
the student of his worthiness of trust.
A Friend, showing faith and understanding.
A Resource for the individual as long as he has academic, personal/social
and career needs that can be met.
A Professional Educator who strives to help the student understand his
strengths and weakness, interests, values, and motivations.
School Counselors are leaders, advocates, and collaborators who impact systemic
change. Below are tables that highlight a self-analysis done by the School
Counselors at Derry Area School District and their interpretation of the existing
roles they serve (listed in black) and areas where improvements can be made
(listed in red):
As a Leader
Leading Students to Success
The leader of the school counseling
program
is responsible for the development,
delivery and evaluation of a
comprehensive counseling program
for all students;
Leading the School Counseling Program

In addition, the school counselor
engages educational community
stakeholders in helping the school with
its academic mission;
uses data to promote and evaluate the
school counseling program;
uses data to identify and remove

barriers to student learning;
develops and manages the school

counseling program budget;
supports the school as a safe and
develops a system-wide advisory
welcoming learning community;

promotes student success by
participating in efforts to close existing
achievement gaps among
underrepresented populations;
serves on school-based leadership/
school improvement teams related to
the welfare of students; and
serves on district level curriculum
teams.
system to help all stakeholders

understand and respond to the
developmental needs of all children;
asks hard questions that challenge the
status quo and influence system-wide
change leading to school reform; and
uses Pennsylvania specific data analysis
system to determine program needs
(e.g. SAS, Emetrics, PVASS).
As an Advocate
Advocating for Students
The school counselor works to
Advocating for the Counseling Program

The school counselor works to
ensure access to and success in a

rigorous academic curriculum for
every student;
establish and protect a school

environment that supports rigor,
relevance, and relationships;
remove barriers that prevent student

learning;
collaborate with others within and

outside the school to help meet all
student needs; and
create opportunities to support

student learning for all;
ensure the academic, personal/social,
and career development of all
students; and
ensure equitable access to educational
and career exploration opportunities
for all students;
provide strategies for closing the
equity achievement gaps among
students; and
develop programs of counseling and
advising that ensure every student has
an ongoing connection with a caring
adult.
ensure that all three domains and

corresponding standards (NationalASCA Standards and Pennsylvania CEW
Standards) are addressed and central
to the mission of the school;
eliminate policies and practices that
inhibit student opportunity; and
promote systemic change in schools.
As a Collaborator
Collaborator for the Student and the Counseling Program
The school counselor as a collaborator
promotes commitment to the mission of the school;
teams with staff to provide professional development that enhances student
success;
establishes a comprehensive school counseling program that engages the
educational community to ensure that all students benefit from the program;
offers parent/guardian information and training in the community to
enhance the educational opportunities for student and their families;
maintains an open communication style to foster an effective teaming
culture and a sense of community for the school system;
serves actively on school leadership teams;
uses skills in networking, problem solving, and mediation in the educational
community; and
embraces feedback that supports continual program improvement.
As an Agent of Systemic Change
Counselors as Agents of Systemic Change
The school counselor
establishes opportunities for collaboration to address problems;
gathers data to support the need for change;
identifies realistic goals and creates action plans;
develops intervention strategies for challenging resistance, and embraces the
ethical obligation to ask hard questions to challenge the status quo;
employs data to identify and challenge policies and practices which may
hinder student achievement; and
enlists the support of influential people and policy makers.
G.
Program Delivery System

Comprehensive School Counseling Program Delivery System
Derry Area Elementary School ( K - 5 )
Total for Year
Guidance
Curriculum
Provide
developmental,
comprehensive
guidance program
content in a
systematic way to all
students PreK-12
Prevention,
Intervention and
Responsive
Services
Addresses school
and student needs
Individual
Student Planning
System
Support
Assists students
and parents in
development of
academic and career
plans
Includes program,
staff and school
support activities
and services
Purpose
Purpose
Purpose
Purpose
Student awareness, skill

development and
application of skills
needed to achieve
academically and be
career and college ready
by graduation
Prevention, Intervention
and Responsive Services
to groups and/or
individuals
Individual student
academic and
occupational planning,
decision making, goal
setting and preparing for
academic transitions
Program delivery and

support
Academic
Academic
Academic
Academic
Kindergarten
Registration
Career
Arrange Retention
meetings
Early Intervention
Transition
Meetings
Career
Consult with
faculty about
student
placement/IEP/50
4 Plans
Consult with
Personal Care
Assistants,
Therapeutic Staff
Support, &
Behavioral
Specialist
Consultants
Career
Organize & share

transition data
with staff
4Sight PSSA
Preparation
Manage MDE
PSSA Coordination
ER Reviews
Facilitate teacher
staffings & team
meetings
Career
Career Education
Curriculum
introduce,
reinforce &
implement plans
Personal/Social
Kindergarten
Orientation
Personal/Social
Open House
New Kids Club
Generate groups
for St. Vincent
Personal/Social
Personal/Social
Consult with
local/community
agencies &
volunteers
Intervention
Specialist
Red Ribbon Week;
Drug & Alcohol
Prevention/Aware
ness
Outreach
Programs
Assist with
Student
Assistance
Program
(SAP/ESAP/SST)
Reinforce Olweus
Program; Bullying
Prevention
Make referrals to
school-based MH
or other agencies
Counselor Role
Counselor Role
Counselor Role
Counselor Role
Percentage of
Time
Percentage of
Time
Percentage of
Time
Percentage of
Time
10%
30%
30%
30%

Derry Area Middle School ( 6-8 )
Total for Year
Guidance
Curriculum
Provide
developmental,
comprehensive
guidance program
content in a
students PreK-12
Prevention,
Intervention and
Responsive
Services
Addresses school
and student needs
Individual
Student Planning
System
Support
Assists students
and parents in
development of
academic and career
plans
Includes program,
staff and school
support activities
and services
Purpose
Purpose
Purpose
Purpose

development and
needed to achieve
academically and be
by graduation
to groups and/or
individuals
Individual student
academic and

support
Academic
Academic
Academic
Academic
Arrange Retention
meetings
Early Intervention
Transition
Meetings
Career
Career
Organize & share

transition data
with staff
4Sight PSSA
Preparation
Manage MDE
PSSA Coordination
ER Reviews
Facilitate teacher
staffings & team
meetings
Career
Personal/Social
Middle School
Orientation
Personal/Social
Career
Career Education
Curriculum
introduce,
reinforce &
implement plans
Personal/Social
Open House
Generate groups
for St. Vincent
Intervention
Specialist
Red Ribbon Week;
Drug & Alcohol
Prevention/Aware
ness
Outreach
Programs
Assist with
Student
Assistance
Program
(SAP/ESAP/SST)
Reinforce Olweus
Program; Bullying
Prevention
Make referrals to
school-based MH
or other agencies
Personal/Social
Consult with
local/community
agencies &
volunteers
Counselor Role
Counselor Role
Counselor Role
Counselor Role
Percentage of
Time
Percentage of
Time
Percentage of
Time
Percentage of
Time
10%
35%
35%
20%

Derry Area High School ( 9-12 )
Total for Year
Guidance
Curriculum
Provide
developmental,
comprehensive
guidance program
content in a
students PreK-12
Prevention,
Intervention and
Responsive
Services
Addresses school
and student needs
Individual
Student Planning
System
Support
Assists students
and parents in
development of
academic and career
plans
Includes program,
staff and school
support activities
and services
Purpose
Purpose
Purpose
Purpose

development and
needed to achieve
academically and be
by graduation
to groups and/or
individuals
Individual student
academic and

support
Academic
Academic
Academic
Academic
Meet with staff to

discuss the
Program of
Studies
Career
Coordinate the
NAG Program with

administration &
Communities in
Schools Program
(Dropout
Prevention)
Meet with failing
students
Quarterly Grade
Reports
Career
Consult with
faculty about
student
placement/IEP/50
4 Plans
Consult with
Personal Care
Assistants,
Therapeutic Staff
Support, &
Behavioral
Specialist
Consultants
Career
Career Education
Curriculum
introduce,
reinforce &
implement plans
Meet with Juniors
& Sophomores to
discuss Career
Plans
Schedule students
for following year
Coordinate Work
Release Program
Organize & share

transition data
with staff
4Sight PSSA
Preparation
PSSA Coordination
Facilitate teacher
staffings & team
meetings
Career
Write letters of
recommendation/
prepare
applications for
colleges/universiti
es
PSAT
Administration
SAT
Administration
ASVAB
Coordination
PSSA Retest
Meet with College

Representatives
Personal/Social
High School
Orientation
Personal/Social
Coordination
PHEAA Financial
Aid Workshop
AP Test
Coordination with
teachers and
students
Personal/Social
Personal/Social
Open House
Generate groups
for St. Vincent
Intervention
Specialist
Red Ribbon Week;
Drug & Alcohol
Prevention/Aware
ness
Outreach
Programs
Assist with
Student
Assistance
Program (SAP)
Reinforce Olweus
Program; Bullying
Prevention
Make referrals to
school-based MH
or other agencies
Counselor Role
Counselor Role
Counselor Role
Counselor Role
Percentage of
Time
Percentage of
Time
Percentage of
Time
Percentage of
Time
10%
20%
50%
20%
H.
Curriculum Action Plan (Career Domain (black for current and red for proposed).
GOAL:
The mission of the Curriculum Action Plan at Derry Area School District is to provide
each student with a planned and sequential set of activities that meet the objectives
adopted in the Pennsylvania Career Education and Work Standards.
GRADE 8
Introduce to the world of work
GRADE 9
Learn about the world of work
GRADE 10
Understand information and experiences relating to the world of work
GRADE 11
Reinforce knowledge of the information and experiences relating to the

world of work
GRADE 12
Apply information gathered and experiences learned to the world of

work
PHILOSOPHY:
The Curriculum Action Plan (Career Domain) is a developmental and organized

component of the existing educational program that helps students grow and develop
within their academic, personal-social, and career domains. The Curriculum Action
Plan (Career Domain) provides information on and experiences in the world of work,
which has meaning, related to a students knowledge of self and of his/her future
contributions to his/her changing society.
RATIONALE:
The Curriculum Action Plan (Career Domain) provides the following benefits:
Ensures that objectives adopted in the Pennsylvania Career Education and Work
Standards are introduced to each student in a planned sequence.
Ensures academic and career planning for each student.
Provides support to families by advocating for their childs academic,
personal/social, and career development (sign-off each year).
Provides a system for co-facilitation of classroom guidance lessons.
ACTION STEP
DELIVERY
METHOD
PERSONNEL
TARGET
GROUP
TIMELINE
CEW STANDARD
Student will
explore the
world of work
Classroom
guidance
Guidance
K-5
S2
13.1.11.F
Student will
investigate the
world of work
EWCTC
Presentations
from students
(clusters)
Guidance &
CTC Counselor
6 Grade
Class
th
S2
13.1.11.F
Student will
participate in a
tour of the
Eastern
Westmoreland
Career &
Technology
Center
(EWCTC)
EWCTC tour
Guidance &
CTC Counselor
7 Grade
Class
th
S2
13.1.11.F
th
S1
13.1.11.A;
13.1.11.B;
13.1.11.C;
13.2.11.B;
13.3.11.G
th
S1
13.1.11.A;
13.1.11.B;
13.1.11.C;
13.1.11.H;
13.3.11.A
Student will
investigate the
world of work
Classroom
guidance and
career research
(Directions)
Guidance
8 Grade
Class
Student will
complete
interest survey
(career cluster)
Classroom
guidance and
interest survey
(Directions)
Guidance
8 Grade
Class
ACTION STEP
DELIVERY
METHOD
PERSONNEL
TARGET
GROUP
Student will be
introduced to
the world of
work
TIMELINE
CEW STANDARD
Classroom
guidance and
career research
(Career Cruising)
BCIT Career
Exploration
Using
Technology
(CEUT)
Freshman
60-day
course
13.1.11.A;
13.1.11.B;
13.1.11.C;
13.2.11.B;
13.3.11.G
Student will
complete
interest survey
& job search
activities
Classroom
guidance and
interest survey
(Career Cruising
th
9 )
BCIT CEUT
Freshman
60-day
course
13.1.11.A;
13.1.11.B;
13.1.11.C;
13.1.11.H;
13.3.11.A
Student will
begin to
develop
graduation
portfolio &
Student Data
Sheet
Classroom
guidance and
Career Cruising
BCIT CEUT
Freshman
60-day
course
13.1.11.G;
13.2.11.E;
13.3.11.E; 13.3.11.G
Student will
learn effective
speech &
listening skills
Classroom
guidance
Library Intro
to Speech
Freshman
60-day
course
13.2.11.A;
13.3.11.B
Student will
participate in a
tour of the
Eastern
Westmoreland
Career &
Technology
Center
(EWCTC)
EWCTC tour
Guidance &
CTC Counselor
Freshman
3Q
13.1.11.F
Student will be
introduced to
essential
workplace
skills
Classroom
guidance
All
Freshman
FY
13.2.11.C;
13.2.11.E;
13.3.11.E
ACTION STEP
DELIVERY
METHOD
PERSONNEL
TARGET
GROUP
TIMELINE
CEW STANDARD
Student will
review
requirements
for graduation
project
Classroom
guidance
Social Studies,
Guidance &
Homeroom
Teacher
Sophomore
S1 / S2
13.3.11.E
Student will revisit

graduation
portfolio &
update Student
Data Sheet
Classroom
guidance
Social Studies
& Guidance
Sophomore
S1 / S2
13.1.11.D
Student will
participate in
ASVAB
Assessment
Guidance
Counselor
Sophomore
S2
13.1.11.A;
13.1.11.B;
13.1.11.C;
13.1.11.H;
13.3.11.A
Student will
compare and
contrast career
choices w/
post-secondary
options
Classroom
guidance and
career research
(ASVAB/Career
th
Cruising 10 )
Social Studies
Sophomore
S2
13.1.11.E;
13.1.11.F;
13.2.11.B;
13.3.11.A;
13.3.11.F
Student will
review career
objectives w/
academic plan
Individual
counseling
Guidance
Sophomore
S1 / S2
13.1.11.G;
13.1.11.H;
13.2.11.D;
13.3.11.G
Student will
continue to be
exposed to
essential
workplace
skills
Classroom
guidance
All
Sophomore
FY
13.2.11.C;
13.2.11.E;
13.3.11.E
ACTION STEP
DELIVERY
METHOD
PERSONNEL
TARGET
GROUP
TIMELINE
CEW STANDARD
Student will revisit

graduation
portfolio &
Student Data
Sheet
Classroom
guidance
English
Junior
1Q
13.1.11.D
Student will be
provided with
a junior
Classroom
guidance
English
Junior
1Q
13.3.11.E
timeline
Student will
research postsecondary
options
Classroom
guidance and
career research
(Career Cruising
11th)
English
Junior
1Q / 2Q
13.1.11.F; 13.2.11.B;
13.3.11.A
Student will
participate in
an application
process (i.e.
completing an
application,
SAT
registration)
Classroom
guidance
English
Junior
2Q / 3Q
13.2.11.C
Student will
examine
personal
budgets &
financial aid
components
Classroom
guidance
English &
Guidance
Junior
4Q
13.3.11.D
Student will
review career
objectives w/
academic plan
Individual
counseling
Guidance
Junior
3Q
13.1.11.G;
13.1.11.H;
13.2.11.D;
13.3.11.G
Student will
continue to be
exposed to
essential
workplace
skills
Classroom
guidance
All
Junior
FY
13.2.11.C;
13.2.11.E;
13.3.11.E
ACTION STEP
DELIVERY
METHOD
PERSONNEL
TARGET
GROUP
TIMELINE
CEW STANDARD
Student will
complete
graduation
portfolio
Classroom
guidance
Senior Life
Skills & BCIT
Senior
1Q & 4Q
13.1.11.D;
13.2.11.B; 13.3.11.E;
13.3.11.F; 13.3.11.G
Student will be
provided with
a senior
timeline
Classroom
guidance
Senior Life
Skills & BCIT
Senior
1Q
13.3.11.E
Student will
define
entrepreneurs
hip and relate
to personal
goals and
opportunities
Classroom
guidance
Social Studies
Senior
S1 / S2
13.4.11.A;
13.4.11.B;
13.4.11.C
I.
Student will
participate in a
senior meeting
Individual/Grou
p counseling
Guidance
Senior
1Q
13.1.11.F;
13.1.11.G;
13.1.11.H;
13.2.11.D;
13.3.11.A;
13.3.11.G
Student will revisit financial

aid
components
Classroom
guidance
Senior Life
Skills & BCIT
Senior
3Q
13.1.11.E;
13.3.11.D
Student will
develop
resume
(complete
Student Data
Sheet) &
participate in
an interview
activity
Individual
counseling
Teachers
Senior
4Q
13.2.11.A;
13.2.11.C; 13.3.11.B
Student will
continue to be
exposed to
essential
workplace
skills
Classroom
guidance
All
Senior
FY
13.2.11.C;
13.2.11.E;
13.3.11.E
Organizing Career Resources

The various career resources listed below will assist in connecting the program to
business and community in the career domain.
Career Resources
Intermediary Organizations
Umbrella Organizations
Community State Organizations
Individual Contacts
Community/Business Meetings
Community Events
Internet Based Links
Media/Advertising
Connection
Chamber of Commerce; Rotary; Builders
Association
Career Link; United Way
Local Business Partnerships; Postsecondary Representatives
Chamber of Commerce; Rotary
College Fairs
School Website; careercruising.com;
www.pacareerstandards.com
School Website; newsletters; cafeteria
tents; posters; mailings
Publication/Documents
J.
Latrobe Bulletin
K-12 Program Calendar

Below is a list of current Activities, Events and Tasks already completed by the
School Counselors in the Academic, Career and Personal/Social Domains.
Month
August
September
October
Activities/Events/Tasks
Activities/Events:
Kindergarten Orientation
Middle School Orientation
Faculty Policy & Procedure review
High School Orientation
Tasks:
Consult with faculty about student
placement/IEP/504 Plans
Consult with Personal Care Assistants, Therapeutic
Staff Support, & Behavioral Specialist Consultants
Organize & share transition data with staff
Schedule students for the current year
Coordinate the NAG Program with administration &
Communities in Schools Program (Dropout
Prevention)
Activities/Events:
Open House
4Sight PSSA Preparation
New Kids Club
St. Vincent No Drug Program (10 sessions, S1)
SAGE Testing
EWCTC Guidance Quarterly Guidance Meeting
ACT Administration
WCCC College Fair
Tasks:
Consult with faculty about student
placement/IEP/504 Plans
Generate groups for St. Vincent Intervention
Specialist
Meet with Seniors to discuss Senior Year Calendar
Meet with College Representatives
Coordinate Work Release Program
Write letters of recommendation/prepare
applications for colleges/universities
Activities/Events:
St. Vincent Drug & Alcohol Prevention
Red Ribbon Week; Drug & Alcohol
Prevention/Awareness
Westmoreland School Counselor Association
Meeting
4Sight Testing PSSA preparation
Transition Academy Quarterly Review
Domain
Grades
A/C/PS
A/C/PS
PS
A/C/PS
K
6
6-8
9
A/C/PS
K-12
A/PS
K-12
PS
A/PS
A/C/PS
K-2
9-12
9-12
A/PS
A
PS
PS
C
A/C
C
C
K-5
3-5
3-5
9
9
9-12
11, 12
11, 12
A/C/PS
K-12
PS
3, 4
A/C/PS
C
A/C
C
12
12
12
12
PS
PS
K-5
K-12
A/C/PS
K-12
A
A/C/PS
8
9-12
November
December
January
PSAT Administration
SAT Administration
ASVAB Coordination
PSSA Retest Coordination
Tasks:
Activities/Events:
Thanksgiving Outreach Program
Parent/Teacher Conferences
4Sight PSSA preparation
Lunch Bunch
PHEAA Financial Aid Workshop
AP Test Coordination with teachers and students
Tasks:
Meet with failing students Quarterly Grade
Reports
Activities/Events:
Pre-Kindergarten Storytime
Christmas Outreach Programs
Lunch Bunch
Farkleberry Fair raise money for Childrens
Hospital
SAGE Test Review
Westmoreland School Counselor Association
Meeting
School Counselor Professional Development Day @
Indiana University of Pennsylvania
Meet with Department Chairs to discuss the
Program of Studies
Tasks:
Manage Multi-Disciplinary Evaluations (MDE)
Scheduling for Second Semester
Meet with students to discuss PSAT results
Activities/Events:
Lunch Bunch
Directions Program Chamber of Commerce
th
th
Parent Schedule Orientation 8 to 9 Grade
Students
Financial Aid Night
C
C
C
A
10, 11
11, 12
11, 12
12
C
C
12
12
PS
PS
A/PS
A
PS
A/C
C
A/C
K-2
K-5
K-12
3-5
3-5
9-12
11, 12
11, 12
9-12
C
C
12
12
PS
PS
PS
PS
PS
PreK-K
K-5
K-12
3-5
6-8
C
A/C/PS
9
9-12
A/C/PS
9-12
9-12
A
A/C
C
C
K-2
9-12
10, 11
12
PS
PS
PS
C
A
PreK-K
K-5
3-5
6-8
8
A/C/PS
C
9-12
11, 12
February
March
April
May
Tasks:
Manage MDE
Arrange Retention meetings
Schedule students for following year
Reports
Schedule students for Second Semester
Meet with staff to discuss the Program of Studies
Meet with Juniors to discuss Career Plans
Schedule failing students for semester
Activities/Events:
Early Intervention Transition Meetings
Lunch Bunch
EWCTC Tours
St. Vincent No Drug Program (10 sessions, S2)
ACT Administration
Tasks:
Manage MDE
EI Meetings
Schedule students for following year
Meet with Sophomores to discuss Career Plans
Activities/Events:
Kindergarten Registration
PSSA Coordination
EWCTC Scheduling for the following year
ASVAB Coordination and Administration
SAT Administration
AP Test Coordination
Tasks:
Manage MDE
Reports
Activities/Events:
Meet with Potential Retentions academic
difficulties
Meet with Seniors having academic difficulties
Scholarship Committee Meetings
Tasks:
Manage MDE
Coordinate Blackburn Center Lessons Physical
Abuse Awareness
Activities/Events:
Pre-Kindergarten Camp
Kindergarten Screenings
A
A/PS
A/C
A
K-2
K-2
8-11
9-12
A/C
A
A/C
A/PS
9-12
9-12
11
12
A/PS
PS
PS
PS
A/C
PS
C
PreK
PreK-K
K-5
3-5
9
9
11, 12
A
A
A/C
A/C
K-2
K-2
8-11
10
A
PS
PS
A
A/C/PS
A/C
A/C
C
C
A/C
PreK
PreK-K
K-5
6-8; 11
9-12
9-12
9-12
10
11, 12
11, 12
A
A
K-2
9-12
PS
PS
A
PreK-K
K-5
6-8
A
C
12
12
A
PS
K-2
K-2
PS
A
PreK
PreK
June
July
Ju
August
June
Transition Meetings with Pre-Kindergarten

providers
ER Reviews
Retention Meetings
Transition Meetings
th
5 Grade Orientation
Annual Awards Night Ceremony
ASVAB Results
Graduation Preparation
AP Test Coordination
Tasks:
Coordinate Gifted Screenings
Coordinate Blackburn Center Lessons Physical
Abuse Awareness
Meet with students who have failed courses for
year
Certify Seniors for graduation
Activities/Events:
School Readiness Retreat
SAT Administration
ACT Administration
Tasks:
Record, file & purge data from case files
Manage & transition Grade 3 Cumulative Folders
Assist students with summer school scheduling
Conduct credit verification of students
Assist in balancing the master schedule
Activities/Events:
Parent Consultations
Send tentative schedules to students
Orientation and scheduling for new students
Tasks:
Review Kindergarten transition data
Consult with Administrators
Review Homeroom Assignments
Resolve scheduling conflicts
Daily Tasks:
Screenings & Data Collection
Assist with Student Assistance Program
(SAP/ESAP/SST)
Facilitate teacher staffings & team meetings
Reinforce Olweus Program; Bullying Prevention
Conduct new student orientations
Make referrals to school-based MH or other
agencies
Consult with local/community agencies &
volunteers
Conduct various individual and group counseling
A/PS
PreK
A
A
A/PS
A/C/PS
A/C/PS
A/C
A/C
C
A
A
K-2
K-2
K-2
5
9-12
9-12
9-12
10
12
11-12
A/C
PS
K-2
K-2
9-12
12
PS
C
C
PreK
11, 12
11, 12
A/PS
A
A
A
A
K-12
3
9-12
9-12
9-12
A
A
A
K-2; 9-12
9-12
9-12
A/PS
A/C/PS
A/PS
A
K
K-2; 9-12
K-2; 9-12
9-12
A/PS
A/PS
K-5
K-12
A/PS
PS
A
PS
K-12
K-12
K-12
K-12
PS
K-12
A/C/PS
K-12
K.
services; Academic, Behavior, Social & Career

Interventions
Monitor student academic progress
Career Education Curriculum introduce, reinforce
& implement plans
Maintain School/District Website
ROAR
Manage KidTalk Program
Introduce and utilize CareerCruising Software
Transition Academy Group Counseling
Manage Graduation Committee/Portfolios
Maintain Scholarships & Financial Aid information
A
C
K-12
K-12
A/C
A/PS
A/C/PS
C
A/C/PS
C
C
K-12
3-5
6-8
6-12
8-12
9-12
12
Career and Technical Center Strategy

Derry Area School District works closely with the Eastern Westmoreland Career
and Technology Center (EWCTC) to educate all students on both the traditional
and nontraditional technical careers locally and globally. In 2010, a Guidance Plan
was adopted to assist in the education of students, parents, teachers and
community. Currently, starting at the sixth grade level and continuing through the
tenth grade level, students at Derry Area School District are involved in
activities/events and interventions for increasing awareness regarding the
EWCTC. If you look with our Curriculum Action Plan you will see evidence of
awareness ideas, recruitment, communication between sending school and
EWCTC, professional development ideas for teachers, parent information and the
use of current CTC students to educate all stakeholders about the benefits of
various Programs of Study and College articulation credits. Currently, 20% of our
students attend the EWCTC. Over the past 5 years, we have been gradually
increasing the percentage of students attending the EWCTC.
L.
Academic and Career Plan Tool

Information associated with the Academic and Career Plan Tool has been
collected over the last few years at Derry Area School District. With this initiative,
it is the goal of the School Counselors to report this information/data to the
student, parent and teachers in a more effective way. Below is a sample of the
information currently being collected. The School Counselors are now looking at
ways to better share the information gathered.
Level Grade
MS
Self Assessments
Interests Abilities Values
Influences
Hobbies
Career Field of Interest

Career
Pathway
Cluster
MS
MS
HS
HS
HS
HS
7
8
9
10
11
12
Making Decisions for each Student:

A. My High School Plan is to:
B. My Current Career Cluster Interest Areas are:
C. My Current Pathway Interest Areas are:
D. Possible Courses That I Will Need to Take in High School or the EWCTC to
Connect to My Cluster/Pathway are:
E. My Current Post-Secondary Plans are:
F. Some Possible Majors that I Would Like to Pursue are:
G. Three Things I Need to do to Prepare for My Future are:
M.
Data Collection and Setting Goal Setting Tool

District/CTC: Derry Area (High School)
Student Body
Composition
Total
Enrollment
Male
Enrollment
Female
Enrollment
Race
White
Black
Latino
Asian
Other
Special
Groups
Free/Reduced
Lunch
Special
Ed./IEPs
Learning Dis.
Gifted
ESL
Number of
Students
% of
Students
Year: 2011-12
Comments
741 100.00%
384
51.82%
357
48.18%
720
8
4
1
8
97.17%
1.08%
0.54%
0.13%
1.08% (1) American Indian; (7) Multi-Racial
253
34.14%
74
9.99%
39
1
5.26%
0.13%
Attendance
Overall
Elementary
Middle
High
Graduation
Rate
Overall
White
Black Latino
Asian
Other
Free/Reduced
Learning Dis.
Gifted
ESL
Current
(%)
Year
2
Goal
Year
3
Goal
Year
4
Goal
Year
5
Goal
K-12
2,199
915
543
741
Current
(%)
Comments
K-5
6-8
9-12
Year
2
Goal
Year
3
Goal
Year
4
Goal
Year
5
Goal
Comments
District/CTC: Derry Area (High School); CONTINUED
Year: 2011-12
District/CTC: Derry Area (Middle School)

PostSecondary
Attainment
(206)
Baseline
Year (Now)
Overall
Male
Female
White
Black
Latino
Asian
Other
Free/Reduc
ed Lunch
IEP-LD
IEP-Gifted
1-2 Year
Technical/
Specialized
%
Year: 2011-12
4 Year
College
2 Year
College
Apprenticeship
Up to 4 years
OJT/
Certification
Military
Employment
42.72
40.19
45.46
42.85
33.33
0.00
0.00
0.00
22.39
22.82
13.08
32.32
22.17
66.67
0.00
0.00
0.00
31.34
13.11
14.95
12.12
13.30
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
14.93
5.34
9.35
1.01
5.42
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
10.45
16.01
22.43
9.09
16.26
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
20.89
85.72
7.14
0.00
7.14
0.00
ESL
Year 2
Overall
Male
Female
White
Black
Latino
Asian
Other
Free/Reduc
ed
IEP-LD
IEP-Gifted
ESL
Academic
and Career
Plans
Baseline
Year (now)
Year 2 Goal
Year 3
Goal
Year 4
Goal
Year 5
Goal
Grade
6
%
Grade
7
%
Grade
8
%
Grade
9
%
Grade
10
%
Grade
11
%
Grade
12
%
Student Body
Composition
Total
Enrollment
Male
Enrollment
Female
Enrollment
Race
Number of
Students
% of
Students
Comments
543
100.00%
274
50.46%
269
49.54%
526
2
1
0
14
96.87%
0.38%
0.19%
0.00%
2.58% Multi-Racial
Free/Reduced
Lunch
Special
Ed./IEPs
Learning Dis.
217
39.96%
58
10.68%
Gifted
32
0
5.89%
0.00%
White
Black
Latino
Asian
Other
Special Groups
ESL
Attendance
Current
(%)
Overall
Elementary
Middle
High
Graduation
Rate
White
Black Latino
Asian
Other
Free/Reduced
Learning Dis.
Gifted
ESL
Year
3
Goal
Year
4
Goal
Year
5
Goal
2,199
915
543
741
Current
(%)
Overall
Year
2
Goal
Comments
K-12
K-5
6-8
9-12
Year
2
Goal
Year
3
Goal
Year
4
Goal
Year
5
Goal
Comments
District/CTC: Derry Area (Elementary School)

Student Body
Composition
Total
Enrollment
Male
Enrollment
Female
Enrollment
Race
Number of
Students
Year: 2011-12
% of
Students
Comments
915 100.00%
White
Black
Latino
Asian
Other
468
51.15%
447
48.85%
874
10
6
1
24
95.52%
1.09%
0.66%
0.11%
2.62% Multi-Racial
435
47.54%
99
10.82%
18
1
1.97%
0.11%
Special Groups
Free/Reduced
Lunch
Special
Ed./IEPs
Learning Dis.
Gifted
ESL
Attendance
Current
(%)
Overall
Elementary
Middle
High
Graduation
Rate
White
Black Latino
Asian
Other
Free/Reduced
Learning Dis.
Gifted
ESL
Year
3
Goal
Year
4
Goal
Year
5
Goal
2,199
915
543
741
Current
(%)
Overall
Year
2
Goal
Comments
K-12
K-5
6-8
9-12
Year
2
Goal
Year
3
Goal
Year
4
Goal
Year
5
Goal
Comments
N.
Itemized Budget
The funding for this initiative will be used to advertise/market our program or
more simply put, get the word out. We will use resources such as but not limited
to a Kick-off Campaign, an Advisory Council Luncheon, literature and other
awareness materials to further develop and promote this initiative.
A detailed budget has not yet been developed, but it is the goal of the School
Counselors of Derry Area School District to use the funds given to us to promote
our Counseling for Career Success initiative and further educate students, parents,
teachers, administrators and community members.
The School Counselors strongly believe by better informing students, parents,
teachers, administrators and community members of this initiative, that more
funding from outside agencies, organizations and businesses is possible.
Thus, we are asking the Superintendent of Derry Area School District to agree
upon the use of the funding (tentatively $5,000.00) received from this initiative to
bring awareness to Derry Area School Districts existing Curriculum Action Plan
(Career Domain).
By signing below, the Superintendent of Derry Area School District agrees to the
philosophy and statements above.
Dr. David Welling

Superintendent
Derry Area School District
Appendix:
DERRY AREA HIGH SCHOOL

CAREER FOCUS AREAS
Designed as a guide to assist you in preparing for the future, please review the Career Focus
Areas and examine them thoroughly. Study the interests, abilities, ambitions, job titles and postsecondary training in each career focus area and allow them to guide you during the scheduling
process, particularly in choosing your electives for next year.
ARTS & COMMUNICATIONS

The Arts & Communications focus area is designed to cultivate students awareness,
interpretation, application and production of visual, verbal and written work.
BUSINESS, FINANCE & INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

The Business, Finance & Information Technology focus area is designed to prepare students in
the world of business, finance and information services.
ENGINEERING & INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY

The Engineering & Industrial Technology focus area is designed to cultivate students interests,
awareness and application to careers related to technologies necessary to design, develop, install
and maintain physical systems.
HUMAN SERVICES
The Human Services focus area is designed to cultivate students interests, skills and experiences
for employment in careers related to family and human needs.
SCIENCE & HEALTH

The Science & Health focus area is designed to cultivate students interests in the life, physical
and behavioral sciences. In addition, it involves the planning, managing and providing of
therapeutic services, diagnostic services, health information and biochemistry research.
ARTS AND COMMUNICATIONS

CAREER FOCUS AREAS:
Performing Arts (PA) ~ Visual Arts (VA) ~ Publishing Arts (PU)
Are you interested in
Can you
Do you enjoy
News reporting or writing;
Be creative;
Working with computers;
Interviewing;
Articulate clearly;
Seeking creative ideas;
Multi-media productions;
Write and proofread;
Performing live;
Acting or performing;
Sing or play an instrument;
Listening to music;
Radio, TV, film, video;
Act;
Watching TV;
Fashion or decorating?
Meet deadlines?
Making videos?
If you answered yes to most of these questions, you might consider a future in
one of the following careers below based on their level of post-secondary training.
Entry (OJT)
Technical/Skilled (1-3 yrs)
Professional (4+ yrs)
Circulation (PU)
Actor (PA)
Advertising Creator (VA)
Copy Proofreader (PU)
Animator (VA)
Art Director (VA)
Desktop Publisher (PU)
Artist (VA)
Art or Music Teacher (PA)
Film Loader (VA)
Book Illustrator (PA)
Author (PU)
Floral Designer (VA)
Broadcast Technician (VA)
Cinematographer (PA)
Model (PA)
Camera Technician (VA)
Composer (PA)
Newsroom worker (PU)
Choreographer (PA)
Copy Writer (PU)
Radio Operator (PA)
Dancer (PA)
Curator/Museum Director (VA)
Sound Technician (VA)
Disc Jockey (PA)
Film Editor (PA)
Stage Hand (PA)
Fashion Designer (VA)
Industrial Designer (VA)
Stunt Performer (PA)
Graphic Artist (VA)
Music Critic (PA)
Jeweler (VA)
Music Director (PA)
Makeup Artist (VA)
News Broadcaster (PA)
Musician (PA)
News Writer (PU)
Photographer (VA)
Recording Engineer (VA)
Talent Agent (PA)
Video Manager (VA)
Web Designer (PU)
ARTS & COMMUNICATIONS (AC)

COURSE OF STUDY
This four-year plan of study should serve as a guide as you develop your academic core requirements and electives.
All plans should meet Derry Area School District graduation requirements.
9th
English:
10th
English 9 (Academic)
English 9
English 9 (Advanced)
American History II
English:
English 10
American Civics/
World Geography
Biology
Concept. Biology
Chemistry
11th
English:
English 11
European History (AP)
Western Civilization
Chemistry
Concept. Chemistry
Physics
Concept. Physics
Algebra IIB
Geometry
Adv. Math/Trig.
PE 11
12th
English:
English 12
English 12 (AP)
Social
Social
Social
Social
Cont. Am. History/
Studies:
Studies:
Studies:
Studies:
Economics
Science:
Physical Science
Science:
Science:
Chemistry (AP)
Genetics
Biology
Physics (AP)
Env. Science
Anatomy/Phys.
Science Crime
Math:
Algebra I
Math:
Geometry
Math:
College Algebra
Calculus (AP)
Algebra II
Adv. Math/Trig.
Pre Calculus
Geometry
College Algebra
College Prep Math
Physical
PE 9
Physical
PE 10/Health
Physical
Physical
PE 12
Education:
Education:
Education:
Education:
Required
9th Grade Block
Required
Senior Life Skills
Course:
Course(s):
Senior Technologies
Other requirements: All students must complete at least .50 credit of a Humanities course (Art or Music) per their high school career.
Electives: (Other electives are available, see your Course Selection sheet for more choices)
9th
Microsoft Word
Microsoft PowerPoint
Microsoft Publisher
Journalism/Newspaper
Poetry
Writing Workshop
Greek & Roman Mythology
French I or II
Spanish I or II
German I or II
Basic Design
Drawing
Intro. to Crafts
Yearbook
Sewing I or II
Photography/Graphic Comm.
A/V Productions
Concert Band
Jazz Band
Chorus
Guitar
Stage Crew
10th
Microsoft Word
Microsoft Excel
Microsoft Publisher
Web Page Design
Poetry
Writing Workshop
French I, II or III
Spanish I, II or III
German I, II or III
Basic Design
Drawing
Painting
Ceramics
Sculpture
Intro. to Crafts
3D Animation
Digital Painting
Yearbook
Sewing I or II
Fashion Design
A/V Productions
Floral Design
Concert Band
Jazz Band
Chorus
Ensemble
Guitar
Stage Crew
Career & Technology Center:
Digital Media Technology
Graphic Communications
11th
Microsoft Word
Microsoft Excel
Microsoft Publisher
Web Page Design
Poetry
Writing Workshop
Psychology
French II, III or IV
Spanish II, III or IV
German II or III
Basic Design
Drawing
Painting
Ceramics
Sculpture
Intro. to Crafts
3D Animation
Digital Painting
Yearbook
Sewing I or II
Fashion Design
A/V Productions
Floral Design
Concert Band
Jazz Band
Chorus
Ensemble
Guitar
Stage Crew
12th
Microsoft Word
Microsoft Excel
Microsoft Publisher
Web Page Design
Poetry
Writing Workshop
Educational Internship
Psychology
French II, III, IV or AP
Spanish II, III, IV or AP
German II or III
Basic Design
Drawing
Painting
Ceramics
Sculpture
Intro. to Crafts
3D Animation
Digital Painting
Yearbook
Sewing I or II
Fashion Design
A/V Productions
Floral Design
Concert Band
Jazz Band
Chorus
Ensemble
Guitar
Stage Crew
BUSINESS, FINANCE & INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

CAREER FOCUS AREAS:
Business Management (BM) ~ Finance (F) ~ Information Technology (IT) ~ Marketing & Sales (MS)
Can you
Do you enjoy
Office management;
Solve problems;
Planning an event;
Sales;
Pay attention to details;
Organizing a project;
Computers & Technology;
Use computers & technology;
Working with technology;
Telecommunications;
Organize & prioritize;
Working with numbers;
Advertising;
Show initiative;
Selling products & services;
Insurance?
Work on a team;
Meeting with groups;
Work with statistics?
Learning new software?
Entry (OJT)
Professional (4 or + yrs)
Administrative Assistant (BM)
Bank Collection Officer (F)
Advertising/PR Accountant (MS)
Bank Teller (BM)
Claims Adjuster (F)
Certified Public Accountant (F)
Bookkeeper (F)
Computer Programmer (IT)
Chief Executive Officer (BM)
Cashier (F)
Medical Secretary (BM)
E-Commerce Analyst (IT)
Computer Operator (IT)
Real Estate Agent (BM/MS)
Economist (F)
File Clerk (BM)
Restaurant Manager (BM/MS)
Financial Planner (F)
Payroll Clerk (F)
Retail Buyer (MS)
Hospital Administrator (BM)
Retail Sales Clerk (BM)
Sales Representative (BM/MS)
Human Resources Manager (BM)
Service Representative (MS)
Software Engineer (IT)
Insurance Agent (MS)
Telemarketer (MS)
Support Analyst (IT)
Marketing Manager (MS)
Title Searcher (F)
Tax Preparer (F)
Operations Analyst (IT)
Travel Agent (MS)
Systems Analyst (IT)

Tax Examiner (F)
BUSINESS, FINANCE & INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (BFIT)

COURSE OF STUDY
9th
English:
10th
English 9
American History II
English:
English 10
American Civics/
World Geography
Biology
Concept. Biology
Chemistry
11th
English:
English 11
Chemistry
Concept. Chemistry
Physics
Concept. Physics
Algebra IIB
Geometry
Adv. Math/Trig.
PE 11
12th
English:
English 12
English 12 (AP)
Social
Social
Social
Social
Cont. Am. History/
Studies:
Studies:
Studies:
Studies:
Economics
Science:
Physical Science
Science:
Science:
Chemistry (AP)
Genetics
Biology
Physics (AP)
Env. Science
Anatomy/Phys.
Science Crime
Math:
Algebra I
Math:
Geometry
Math:
College Algebra
Calculus (AP)
Algebra II
Adv. Math/Trig.
Pre Calculus
Geometry
College Algebra
College Prep Math
Physical
PE 9
Physical
PE 10/Health
Physical
Physical
PE 12
Education:
Education:
Education:
Education:
Required
9th Grade Block
Required
Senior Life Skills
Course:
Course(s):
Senior Technologies
9th
Microsoft Word
Microsoft Publisher
Accounting I
Intro. to Business
Writing Workshop
French I or II
Spanish I or II
German I or II
Basic Design
Drawing
Yearbook
AV Productions
10th
Microsoft Word
Microsoft Excel
Microsoft Publisher
Accounting I or II
Intro. to Business
Web Page Design
Writing Workshop
French II or III
Spanish II or III
German II
Basic Design
Drawing
Yearbook
Fashion Design
AV Productions
Information Tech./CISCO
11th
Microsoft Word
Microsoft Excel
Microsoft Publisher
Accounting I, II or Advanced
Intro. to Business
Web Page Design
Marketing/Sports Management
Writing Workshop
Criminology & Law
Psychology
German II or III
Basic Design
Drawing
Yearbook
Fashion Design
AV Productions
12th
Microsoft Word
Microsoft Excel
Microsoft Publisher
Intro. to Business
Web Page Design
Marketing/Sports Management
Communication I
Writing Workshop
Criminology & Law
Psychology
German II or III
Basic Design
Drawing
Yearbook
Fashion Design
AV Productions
ENGINEERING & INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY

CAREER FOCUS AREAS:
Construction (C) ~ Manufacturing (M) ~ Engineering & Engineering Technology (ET) ~
Transportation, Distribution & Logistics (TDL)
Can you
Do you enjoy
Building & construction;
Travel;
Tools, equipment & materials;
Apply science & math

to real world;
Woodworking;
Read & understand directions;
Fitness & sports;
Solve problems of a
complex nature;
Designing or working with

projects, models & prototypes;
Precision work;
Design & architecture;
Engineering;
Computer technology;
Production management?
Understand directives &

read maps;
Organize reports & people;
See a task through to
completion?
Working with your hands;
Working in a lab setting;

Working on a team;
Building with your hands;
Operating tools and equipment;
Paying close attention to detail?
Entry (OJT)
Baggage Handler (TDL)
Air Traffic Controller (TDL)
Aeronautical Engineer (ET, TDL)
Carpet Installer (C)
Auto Body Repair (TDL)
Aerospace Engineer (ET, TDL)
Dockworker (TDL)
Auto Mechanic (TDL)
Airline Pilot (ET, TDL)
Drywall Worker (C)
Bus Driver (TDL)
Architect (C, ET)
Freight Handler (TDL)
CAD/CAM Technician (M, ET)
Astronaut (ET)
Laborer (C, M, TDL)
Civil Engineering Technician (ET)
Chemical Engineer (ET)
Machine Operator (M)
Diesel Mechanic (TDL)
Civil Engineer (C, ET)
Roofer (C)
Dispatch (TDL)
Computer Network Engineer (ET)
Warehouse Worker (C, M, TDL)
Electric Technician (M)
Electrical Engineer (ET)
Apprenticeships:
Grader & Dozer Operator (C)
Industrial Engineer (M, ET)
Laser Technician (M, ET)
Mechanical Engineer (M, ET)
Metal Engineering Technician (M)
NASA Scientist (ET)
Motorcycle Mechanic (TDL)
Navigator (TDL)
Robotics Technician (ET)
Nuclear Engineer (ET)
Truck Driver (TDL)
Petroleum Engineer (ET)
Brick Mason (C)

Carpenter (C)
Diesel Mechanic (TDL)
Electrician (C)
HVAC/Plumber (C)
Machinist (M)
Surveyor (TDL & ET)
Transportation Engineer (ET, TDL)
ENGINEERING & INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY (ET)

COURSE OF STUDY
9th
English:
10th
English 9
American History II
English:
English 10
American Civics/
World Geography
Biology
Concept. Biology
Chemistry
11th
English:
English 11
Chemistry
Concept. Chemistry
Physics
Concept. Physics
Algebra IIB
Geometry
Adv. Math/Trig.
PE 11
12th
English:
English 12
English 12 (AP)
Social
Social
Social
Social
Cont. Am. History/
Studies:
Studies:
Studies:
Studies:
Economics
Science:
Physical Science
Science:
Science:
Chemistry (AP)
Genetics
Biology
Physics (AP)
Env. Science
Anatomy/Phys.
Science Crime
Math:
Algebra I
Math:
Geometry
Math:
College Algebra
Calculus (AP)
Algebra II
Adv. Math/Trig.
Pre Calculus
Geometry
College Algebra
College Prep Math
Physical
PE 9
Physical
PE 10/Health
Physical
Physical
PE 12
Education:
Education:
Education:
Education:
Required
9th Grade Block
Required
Senior Life Skills
Course:
Course(s):
Senior Technologies
9th
Microsoft Word
Microsoft Publisher
Writing Workshop
French I or II
Spanish I or II
German I or II
Drawing
Technology Productions
CAD I
Intro. to Manufacturing
Power & Transportation
Robotics I
10th
Microsoft Word
Microsoft Excel
Microsoft Publisher
Writing Workshop
French II or III
Spanish II or III
German II
Drawing
CAD I, II, III, or IV
Architectural Drafting & Design
Construction & Technology
Robotics I or II
Landscape Design
Power Mechanics
Plant & Soil Science
Automotive Technology
Building Trades
Cabinet Making
Collision Repair Technology
Mechatronics
Machine Tool Technology
Plumbing
Trowel Trades
Welding Technology
11th
Microsoft Word
Microsoft Excel
Microsoft Publisher
Writing Workshop
German II or III
Drawing
Robotics I, II or III
Landscape Design
Power Mechanics
Building Trades
Cabinet Making
Mechatronics
Plumbing
Trowel Trades
Welding Technology
12th
Microsoft Word
Microsoft Excel
Microsoft Publisher
Writing Workshop
German II or III
Drawing
Robotics I, II or III
Landscape Design
Power Mechanics
Building Trades
Cabinet Making
Mechatronics
Plumbing
Trowel Trades
Welding Technology
HUMAN SERVICES
CAREER FOCUS AREAS:
Counseling, Personal Care (CPC) ~ Education (E) ~ Law, Public Safety & Government (LPG) ~
Hospitality & Tourism (HT)
Can you
Do you enjoy
Working with people;
Apply science & math to

the real world;
Communication services;
Aging adults;
Organize well;
Working with people;
Child development;
Plan & direct programs;
Counseling & advising people;
Family and social services;
Be creative;
Serving others needs;
Owning your own business;
Food preparation;
Communicate well;
Teaching;
Assume leadership;
Counseling?
Work with a team;

Be dependable;
Plan budgets?
Helping & protecting others;
Interviewing people;
Selling products or services;
Handling customer complaints;
Searching for answers to
human problems?
Entry (OJT)
Aerobics Instructor (HT)
Air Traffic Controller (LPG)
Addictions Counselor (CPC)
Armed Services Career (LPG)
Armed Services Career (LPG)
Athletic Agent (HT)
Bailiff (LPG)
Barber (CPC)
City Manager (LPG)
Child Care Worker (CPC)
Bartender (HT)
College Professor (E)
Cosmetic Representative (CPC)
Chauffer (HT)
Criminologist (LPG)
Dry Cleaning Operator (CPC)
Cosmetologist (CPC)
Executive Chef (HT)
Home Health Aide (CPC)
Crime Lab Technician (LPG)
Family Planner (HT)
Library Assistant (E)
Fashion Designer (CPC)
FBI Agent (LPG)
Postal Services Worker (LPG)
Fire Fighter (LPG)
Food Services Manager (HT)
Security Guard (LPG)
Flight Attendant (HT)
Funeral Director (CPC)
Travel Agent (HT)
Manicurist (CPC)
Hotel/Motel Management (HT)
Utility Worker (LPG)
Massage Therapist (CPC)
Lawyer (LPG)
Waitress (HT)
Meat Cutter (HT)
Librarian (E)
Mortician (CPC)
Marriage & Family Therapist (CPC)
Personal Trainer (CPC)
Paralegal (LPG)
Teachers Aide (E)
Park Ranger (LPG)
Truck Driver (CPC)
Parole Officer (LPG)

Principal (E)
Teacher (E)
HUMAN SERVICES (HS)

COURSE OF STUDY
9th
English:
10th
English 9
American History II
English:
English 10
American Civics/
World Geography
Biology
Concept. Biology
Chemistry
11th
English:
English 11
Chemistry
Concept. Chemistry
Physics
Concept. Physics
Algebra IIB
Geometry
Adv. Math/Trig.
PE 11
12th
English:
English 12
English 12 (AP)
Social
Social
Social
Social
Cont. Am. History/
Studies:
Studies:
Studies:
Studies:
Economics
Science:
Physical Science
Science:
Science:
Chemistry (AP)
Genetics
Biology
Physics (AP)
Env. Science
Anatomy/Phys.
Science Crime
Math:
Algebra I
Math:
Geometry
Math:
College Algebra
Calculus (AP)
Algebra II
Adv. Math/Trig.
Pre Calculus
Geometry
College Algebra
College Prep Math
Physical
PE 9
Physical
PE 10/Health
Physical
Physical
PE 12
Education:
Education:
Education:
Education:
Required
9th Grade Block
Required
Senior Life Skills
Course:
Course(s):
Senior Technologies
9th
Microsoft Word
Microsoft Publisher
Intro. to Business
Accounting I
Poetry
Writing Workshop
French I or II
Spanish I or II
German I or II
Basic Design
Intro. to Crafts
Yearbook
Beginning Foods
A/V Productions
Stage Crew
10th
Microsoft Word
Microsoft Excel
Microsoft Publisher
Web Page Design
Intro. to Business
Accounting I or II
Poetry
Writing Workshop
First Aid & CPR
French I, II or III
German I or II
Basic Design
Intro. to Crafts
Yearbook
Beginning Foods
Fashion Design
Early Childhood
Parenting
A/V Productions
Concert Band
Jazz Band
Chorus
Ensemble
Stage Crew
Cosmetology
Culinary Arts
Health Occupation Technology
11th
Microsoft Word
Microsoft Excel
Microsoft Publisher
Web Page Design
Intro. to Business
Poetry
Writing Workshop
Library Internship
Criminology
Psychology
Science of Crime
Genetics
First Aid & CPR
German II or III
Basic Design
Intro. to Crafts
Yearbook
Beginning Foods
Fashion Design
Early Childhood I, II or Advanced
Parenting
A/V Productions
Concert Band
Jazz Band
Chorus
Stage Crew
Cosmetology
Culinary Arts
12th
Microsoft Word
Microsoft Excel
Microsoft Publisher
Web Page Design
Intro. to Business
Poetry
Writing Workshop
Library Internship
Educational Internship
Criminology
Psychology
Science of Crime
Genetics
First Aid & CPR
German II or III
Basic Design
Intro. to Crafts
Yearbook
Beginning Foods
Fashion Design
Early Childhood I, II or Advanced
Parenting
A/V Productions
Concert Band
Jazz Band
Chorus
Stage Crew
Cosmetology
Culinary Arts
SCIENCE AND HEALTH

CAREER FOCUS AREAS:
Health Science (HS) ~ Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources (AFN) ~
Science, Technology and Math (STM)
Can you
Do you enjoy
Health care environment;
Pay attention to detail;
Science & medicine;
Use a computer & technology;
Diagnosing & caring

for sick animals;
Medical research;
Work in a lab setting or

medical facility;
Working outdoors with wildlife;

Solving problems;
Apply a scientific theory

to real life problems;
Working on cutting-edge
scientific research;
Work outdoors around

animals & plants;
Working on a team;
Collect & analyze data from

experiments;
Making a contribution to society;
Food production;
Environment & conservation;
Pharmacy;
Physical therapy;
Sports/fitness;
Information systems;
Conservation;
Radiology?
Work with people in need;

Work with science
& math theories?
Medical lab research;

Working with numbers;
Developing conclusions
from a database?
Entry (OJT)
Animal Caretaker (AFN)
Certified Nursing Assistant (HS)
Athletic Trainer (HS)
Breeder (AFN)
Dental Hygienist (HS)
Chemist (STM)
Data Entry (STM)
Dental Lab Technician (HS & STM)
Chiropractor (HS)
Dialysis Technician (HS)
Emergency Medical Tech. (HT)
Dentist (HS)
EEG Technician (HS)
Fish & Game Worker (AFN)
Dietician (HS)
Extension Service Worker (AFN)
Forest Conservationist (AFN)
Geologist (AFN)
Farm Manager (AFN)
GPS Technician (AFN)
Marine Biologist (AFN)
Food Conservation Worker (AFN)
Licensed Practical Nurse (HS)
Medical Examiner (HS)
Hazard Waste Technician (STM)
Medical Lab Technician (HS)
Meteorologist (STM)
Home Health Aide (HS)
Nanotechnician (STM)
Pharmacist (HS)
Hospital Worker (HS)
Personal Trainer (HS)
Physician/Surgeon (HS)
Optician (STM)
Pharmacy Assistant (HS)
Physician Assistant (HS)
Patient Care Technician (HS)
Radiological Technician (HS)
Physical Therapist (HS)
Physical Therapy Aide (HS)
Respiratory Therapist (HS)
Registered Nurse (HS)
Wildlife Reserve Worker (AFN)
Sound Engineer (STM)
Soil Conservationist (AFN)
Zoo Caretaker (AFN)
Sports Instructor (HS)
Speech Pathologist (HS)
Surveyor (AFN)
Veterinarian (AFN)
Veterinary Technician (AFN)
Zoologist (STM)
SCIENCE AND HEALTH (SH)

COURSE OF STUDY
9th
English:
10th
English 9
American History II
English:
English 10
American Civics/
World Geography
Biology
Concept. Biology
Chemistry
11th
English:
English 11
Chemistry
Concept. Chemistry
Physics
Concept. Physics
Algebra IIB
Geometry
Adv. Math/Trig.
PE 11
12th
English:
English 12
English 12 (AP)
Social
Social
Social
Social
Cont. Am. History/
Studies:
Studies:
Studies:
Studies:
Economics
Science:
Physical Science
Science:
Science:
Chemistry (AP)
Genetics
Biology
Physics (AP)
Env. Science
Anatomy/Phys.
Science Crime
Math:
Algebra I
Math:
Geometry
Math:
College Algebra
Calculus (AP)
Algebra II
Adv. Math/Trig.
Pre Calculus
Geometry
College Algebra
College Prep Math
Physical
PE 9
Physical
PE 10/Health
Physical
Physical
PE 12
Education:
Education:
Education:
Education:
Required
9th Grade Block
Required
Senior Life Skills
Course:
Course(s):
Senior Technologies
9th
Microsoft Word
Microsoft Publisher
Accounting I
Writing Workshop
French I or II
Spanish I or II
German I or II
Drawing
Beginning Foods
CAD I
Photography/Graphic Comm. I
A/V Productions
Intro. to Agriculture/Horticulture
10th
Microsoft Word
Microsoft Excel
Microsoft Publisher
Accounting I or II
Writing Workshop
First Aid & CPR
French I, II or III
German I or II
Drawing
Ceramics
Sculpture
Beginning Foods
CAD I, II or III
A/V Productions
Greenhouse Production
Floral Design
Animal Science(s)
Landscape Design
Power Mechanics
11th
Microsoft Word
Microsoft Excel
Microsoft Publisher
Writing Workshop
Criminology
Psychology
Science of Crime
Genetics
First Aid & CPR
Advanced Fitness
Mind & Body
Weight/Circuit Training
German II or III
Drawing
Ceramics
Sculpture
Beginning Foods
CAD I, II, III or IV
A/V Productions
Floral Design
Animal Science(s)
Supervised Agriculture Experience
Landscape Design
Power Mechanics
Health Internship
12th
Microsoft Word
Microsoft Excel
Microsoft Publisher
Writing Workshop
Criminology
Psychology
Science of Crime
Genetics
First Aid & CPR
Advanced Fitness
Mind & Body
Weight/Circuit Training
German II or III
Drawing
Ceramics
Sculpture
Beginning Foods
CAD I, II, III or IV
A/V Productions
Floral Design
Animal Science(s)
Supervised Agriculture Experience
Landscape Design
Power Mechanics
Health Internship

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United Way of Westmoreland County

Counseling for Career Success

Derry Area School District

August 27, 2012

United Way of Westmoreland County

School Counselors and assignments: (Approximate Caseload # of students)

Date: August 27, 2012

Robert Neidbalson High School Counselor, Depart Chair (370)

Grant Proposal Narrative

Explore the world of work

Investigate the world of work

Learn about the world of work

Identify interests and experiences as they relate to

Understand information and experiences relating to

Implement individualized career (post-secondary)

families by advocating for their childs academic, personal/social, and career

School-Counseling Department Mission Statement

Parents are invited

Every year &

cycle through the

Business & Community:

students will revisit

We will use Excela

Counseling for Career Success Advisory Council

All School Counselors (5)

Role of the School Counselor:

Leading the School Counseling Program

uses data to identify and remove

develops and manages the school

supports the school as a safe and

develops a system-wide advisory

welcoming learning community;

system to help all stakeholders

Advocating for the Counseling Program

ensure access to and success in a

establish and protect a school

remove barriers that prevent student

collaborate with others within and

create opportunities to support

ensure that all three domains and

Program Delivery System

Student awareness, skill

Program delivery and

Organize & share

Comprehensive School Counseling Program Delivery System

Student awareness, skill

Program delivery and

Organize & share

Comprehensive School Counseling Program Delivery System

Student awareness, skill

Program delivery and

Meet with staff to

NAG Program with

Organize & share

Meet with College

Introduce to the world of work

Learn about the world of work

Understand information and experiences relating to the world of work

Reinforce knowledge of the information and experiences relating to the