Pep Talk
Information

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Date
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Time
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Counselor

Mission Statement

The goal of the PHS counseling program is to maximize the learning of every student. The curriculum, individual planning, responsive services, and system support focuses on what all students should know, understand, and be able to do within the three domains of academic development, personal/social growth, and career development in order to develop into contributing members of our society.

Plymouth High
School Counselors
Mrs. Megan Rickmeier
Dept. Leader
School Counselor
Students: A – He
(920) 892-5093
mrickmeier@plymouth.k12.wi.us
Mrs. Maggie Stielow
School Counselor
Students: Hf – Pe
(920) 892-5091
mstielow@plymouth.k12.wi.us
Mr. Sam Scharinger
School Counselor
Students: Pf – Z
(920) 892-5092
sscharinger@plymouth.k12.wi.us
Mrs. Lynn Gradinjan
Counseling Secretary
(920) 893-6911 Ext. 1489
lgradinj@plymouth.k12.wi.us
The Plymouth School District does not
Discriminate on the basis of the person’s sex, race, color, national origin, ancestry, creed, religion, pregnancy, marital or parental status,
sexual orientation, or physical, mental, emotional, or learning disability or handicap as required by Sec. 118.13, Wis Stat.

The Plymouth School District does not discriminate on the basis of the person’s sex, race, color, national origin, ancestry, creed, religion, pregnancy, marital or parental status, sexual orientation, or physical, mental, emotional, or learning disability or handicap as required by Sec. 118.13, Wis Stat.

Plymouth
High School
Pep Talks

Student and Parent
Educational/Career
Planning Conference
Grades 9 & 11

125 Highland Avenue
Plymouth, WI 53073
(920) 893-6911
plymouth.k12.wi.us

The Pep Talks

40-45 minute meeting
An individual meeting between student, parent(s)/guardian(s), and counselor to discuss future aspirations, goals, and career plans
Build a positive dialogue
between school and home
Share information about students’ strengths, interests, abilities and potential
Share information and resources available through the school and community
Assist students and parents to manage the educational and career planning process
Identify, plan, and evaluate educational and career goals
Assist students in transition - ing to the next phase of their lives

Benefits of the
Pep Talks
Students take responsibility for their future
Students and parents/guardians share their thoughts and feelings
Parents/guardians feel more informed and involved
Students and parents/guardians are motivated to be involved in post-secondary planning
Student apprehension about school and future goals is reduced
A connection is developed between school, parents or guardians, and students to ensure academic success

Topics
of Discussion

Goals and Career Plans
Strengths and Interests
Learning Styles
Co-curricular Activities
Volunteer Activities
Career Exploration, Assessment and Planning
Career Cruising
Post-Secondary Planning
Program Plan of Study/Course Selection
Financial Aid and Scholarships