Personal Learning Plan Program (PLP)

We look forward to working with you this year! Our counselors have an open-door policy and emphasize comprehensive counseling services. This means that any student may meet with his or her counselor regardless of the nature of the concern or question including but not limited to academic, social, and emotional issues.  Students may request an appointment by stopping by the office, completing an appointment request slip outside of the counselor’s office, or sending an email. Counselors make every attempt to meet with students within 1-3 days of a request or as soon as possible if the student indicates that he or she is in crisis. Parents and guardians are highly encouraged to contact the counselor with concerns and questions and/or to make an appointment by phone or email.

In addition to individual support, the Counseling Department at Half Moon Bay High School has developed and continues to improve the PLP or Personal Learning Plan Program to ensure that all students receive academically focused counseling services specific to their needs at each grade level. Please see the table belowfor a brief overview of PLPs by grade level for the 2011-2012 school year (dates subject to change).

PLP Program Calendar 2011- 12

Grade/Date(s) Day(s)/Time(s) Location Facilitator(s) Goal
FRESHMAN PLP
Aug 16 Tuesday (Time TBD) MU/Gym/PLP Rooms School Community/ Counselors Freshman Orientation Meet the Counselors
Aug 31 Wednesday Mini Sessions thru Day Visits to Classrooms (Geography Classes) Counselors Intro To Counseling Dept/CS/Numbers Game
Nov 9 Wednesday All Day PLP Rooms/Labs Counselors Career and Interest Exploration
Jan 18 Wednesday All Day PLP Rooms Counselors 2011-2012 Registration Semester Check-up/Credit Review
Mondays (January 30 – May) Mondays All Day Counseling Offices Counselors Family Appointments/Create 4-year plan/Tips/CS
SOPHOMORE PLP
Sept 28 Wednesday Mini Sessions thru Day Visits to Classrooms (World History Classes) Counselors Meet the Counselors/ Department/PSAT/CS
Nov 16 Wednesdays All Day PLP Rooms Counselors Review Transcripts/Update 4-year plan/Credit/Grad Requirements
Jan 20 Friday All Day PLP Rooms Counselors 2011-2012 Registration Semester Check-up/ Credit Recovery/SAT
JUNIOR PLP
Sept 14 Wednesday All Day PLP Rooms Counselors Review Transcript Audits/ Credit Recovery/ PSAT&SAT/ Update 4-year Plan
Jan 25 Wednesday All Day PLP Rooms Counselors 2011-2012 Registration Semester Check-up/SAT Plan/Credit Recovery
March 22 & 23 Wednesday & Thursday All Day Classrooms Steve Morehouse (CSM) Career Inventory
SENIOR PLP
Sept 7 Wednesday All Day PLP Rooms Counselors Review Transcript Audits/ Credit Recovery/LSP/ Senior Planning
Oct 19 Post-Grad BONANZA! Wednesday All Day Workshops Library Counselors CCC/CSU/UC-Private/Alternatives Post-Secondary Focus Groups/Application Workshops
Jan 11 Wednesday All Day PLP Rooms Counselors Financial Aid/Midyear Reports/Cal Grant/Plans?
March 21 Wednesday All Day Library Steve Morehouse (CSM) Community College Registration
May 23 Wednesday All Day PLP Rooms/Labs Counselors Plans and Farewells Senior Survey