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).
| 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 |