School Counseling Department
School Counselors
Ms. Kenadee Pezzano (Grades 6-8)
330-679-2305 ext 4005
Mrs. Alannah Smith
330-679-2305 ext 4005
(Grades 9-12)
330-679-2305 ext 4006
Welcome to the 2023-2024 School Year!
Hello Southern Local Students and Families!
We are looking forward to helping you navigate through Jr./Sr. High School by assisting with graduation, college/career planning, social/emotional needs, and ultimately empowering you to be the best version of yourself! We can't wait to meet each of you and your families!
Semester Grading Explained
SOUTHERN LOCAL GRADING SCALE
Our grading system utilizes a percentage scale with alphabetical equivalence with the following description:
90%-100% | A | A superior student who consistently shows subject mastery and frequently works beyond the assignments. |
80%-89% | B | A good student who is above average in performance and attitude. |
70%-79% | C | An average student who regularly completes the minimum requirements. |
60%-69% | D | A student who frequently has difficulty completing assignments. |
0%-59% | F | This mark indicates the student has failed to meet minimum standards and will not receive credit for the course. |
P | Pass | Credit given with no letter grade or percent attached. |
I | Incomplete | Two (2) weeks after report cards have been issued; an incomplete grade will become an F grade due to the student not meeting the minimum course standards. Exceptions may be taken under consideration with the teacher and principal approval. |
Graduation Requirements
To view the Ohio Gradation Requirements needed to graduate, click on the picture.
To see the requirements to receive the Diploma Seals and what Seals qualify for graduation, click on the picture.
Navigating Graduation and Beyond
Graduation Information
- State Testing Resources
- New Criteria for Ohio Honors Diploma docx.docx
- NEW HONORS DIPLOMA REQUIREMENTS
- 2023 and Beyond Grad Requirements PPT.pptx
- Class of 2022 Grad Requirements.pdf
- Class of 2023 and Beyond Grad Requirements PDF.pdf
- Class of 2023 and Beyond Grad Requirements.pdf
- SLHS LOCAL GRADUATION SEAL REQUIREMENTS pg2.pdf
- SLHS LOCAL GRADUATION SEAL REQUIREMENTS.pdf
College Credit Plus (CCP)
SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
- Bakers Golden Dairy Scholarship Application.pdf
- COAD Scholarship.pdf
- Community Foundation of Mahoning Valley Scholarship Opportunities
- Foundation for Appalachian Ohio.pdf
- K.L. Martin Scholarship Application.pdf
- LOCAL - Joleen Ackerle Cattrell Scholarship.docx
- LOCAL - Kim & Ashley Bergman Scholarship.docx
- March Scholarships - studentscholarships.org.pdf
- Medical Mutual Scholarship Application
- OVAC Track Clare Kapral Scholarship Application
- OVAC Commissioners Scholarship Application
- OVAC Isaac DeGenova Memorial Scholarship Appliaction
- Ohio Gas Association Scholarship Application.pdf
- OVAC Bordas and Bordas Football Scholarship Application
- OVAC Ohio University Eastern Scholarship Application
- OVAC Rosepapa Softball Scholarship Application
- OVAC Ron Mauck Scholarship Application
- OVAC Cheer Scholarship Application
- OVAC Teall Properties Group Scholarship Application
- OVAC Todd Peyton Memorial Spirit Award Scholarship Application
- OVAC WesBanco Scholarship Application
- Salem Italian American Educational Fund Scholarship.pdf
- Scholarships with Deadlines March 18-April 12.pdf
- Scholarships with Due Dates Between March 14th-April 1.pdf
- Student-View Scholarship.pdf
- 717 Merit Spirit Kent State Main Scholarship Application.pdf
- 717 Merit Spirit Univ of Akron Scholarship Application (1).pdf
FAFSA INFORMATION PPT AND MOVIE
POWERPOINTS PRESENTATIONS
Different Ways to Pay for College
Important Dates
11:00 AM
8:00 AM
9:30 AM
7:00 PM
6:00 PM
Role of the School Counselor
What is a school counselor?
• A certified, specially trained, caring person
• A school person who helps all
• A resource person
• A coordinator
• A consultant
• A group leader
• A person who helps teachers, adults, and parents understand students
How does a student see the counselor?
• Appointment made by counselor
• Self-referral
• Administrative referral
• Teacher or other staff referral
• Referral by friend
• Walk in
What does a counselor do?
• Talks with students individually and in groups
• Helps to identify the needs of students
• Works with potential dropouts
• Helps students relate to others
• Promotes positive attitudes and values among students
• Aids teachers and parents in helping students
• Helps people make better use of community resources
• Uses tests to provide information about abilities, achievement, interests and needs
• Assists students with the process of growing up
• Coordinates efforts with other school specialists
• Makes presentations at parent meetings
• Helps with school, college, job, career and personal plans
• Participates in curriculum development
• Hosts college admissions representatives
• Visits college campuses to obtain firsthand information
• Responds to parent telephone calls
• Writes recommendations for students
With whom does a school counselor consult?
• Teachers
• Parents
• Administrators
• Pupil personnel workers
• Community resource personnel
• Physicians, psychologists and mental health professionals
• Prospective employers