Transcript Columbia High School Senior Parents’ Night Wednesday, Sept
Columbia High School
9 th To 10 th Grade Transition Night
Wednesday, April 25, 2012 7:00 pm, CHS Auditorium
Welcome!
We hope you leave here tonight feeling well-prepared to navigate
SOPHOMORE YEAR.
Program Agenda
Welcome - Dr. Jennifer Giordano
Introduction of the Program
The Class of 2015 – A look back at freshman year ~ Counselors: Ms. Scinto, Ms. Boer, Ms. Bleiberg, Mr. Macias & Mr. Berrios
A Look Forward To Sophomore Year
The Sophomore Year – Graduation Progress Counselor Communication – Keeping-up by keeping in touch.
Post-High School Planning
Student Athletes – Playing sports in college & the NCAA Clearinghouse Financing the Future – Financial Aid and Scholarship Opportunities
Attendance Rules
A. Maximum number of absences Students are expected to attend every class, study hall, independent study and homeroom period. Board Policy 5200 requires each student to be present for at least 90% of class meetings in order to be eligible to receive credit. The number of absences in each class
may not exceed: 18 Cumulative Absences - Full Year Course 9 Cumulative Absences - Semester Course 5 Cumulative Absences - Quarter Course (PE/Health) “Cumulative absences”
are those that count toward the 18 (or 9 or 5) day limit.
Attendance Rule (con’t…) All class absences, whether excused or unexcused with the exception of those absences specified in Section C, will count toward the 18 (or 9 or 5) day cumulative absence limit.
Parents and students should check the PowerSchool Parent Portal each week to monitor student attendance. Any problems should be addressed promptly.
2011-2012 Deadlines for Absence Excuses
Marking Period 1: Dec 6 Marking Period 2: Feb 18
Marking Period 3: May 2 Marking Period 4: June 17
Attendance Appeals
A student who has exceeded the maximum number of cumulative absences (18 or 9 or 5) may appeal for a waiver of the loss of credit. Appeal forms may be obtained from the office of the appropriate Dean. Appeals will be considered when based upon 1) serious illness which is documented by a physician note; 2) legal obligations beyond the student’s control; or 3) patterns of attendance that demonstrate substantial improvement following earlier instances of absenteeism.
NO APPEAL WILL BE GRANTED IF ANY OF THE ABSENCES ARE UNEXCUSED CUTS. PARENTS ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR REPORTING THEIR STUDENTS’ EXCUSED ABSENCES TO THE DEAN IN A TIMELY MANNER, THAT IS BEFORE THE DEADLINE AT THE END OF EACH MARKING PERIOD. Parents should monitor student attendance through the PowerSchool Parent Portal so that any problems can be addressed in a timely manner.
Appeals must be filed at the end of each course; the grade-level Dean will notify the parent/guardian of the decision.
Please refer to the Parent/Student Handbook, pages 8-12, for additional information about the CHS Attendance Policy
The Class of 2015
We have had a
GREAT
year!
We have come so far since middle school.
Success is measured in many ways!
We want to congratulate you and your children on a job well done!
We look to the future with optimism.
Things to keep in mind as you tackle the “last mile” of 9
th
grade.
Grades – transcript: quarter vs. final grades End of year course exams You can still pass this class! Summer School 2012 CHS Educere (Distance Learning) Promotion vs. Repeating 30 credit threshold What is a 9R?
The Truth About Sophomore Year
New Expectations
CHS values organization, study skills, and a thirst for success!
You are NOT a freshman anymore! Behave like a young-adult.
Ask for help when you need it… there is no shame in
Self-Advocacy
It’s not your parents’ job to “Get it Right!” You determine your own future.
You are in charge of your academic success!!
The Truth About Sophomore Year
(con’t)
New Experiences For Students
You are an
upperclassmen
– what does this mean?
You set the pace; You set the tone.
Academics become more rigorous and diverse.
You have a choice.
Educating is about more than what happens in the classroom.
First impressions set the tone, so get off to the right start.
The Truth About Sophomore Year
New Experiences For Parents
Teach your child responsibility and accountability Continue to “check-in” on your child’s homework and progress Power School Parent Portal for attendance, grades and more District & CHS websites are full of information School calendar has important dates and policies
Graduation Requirements
4 Years of English 3 Years of Math 3 Years of Science World History US History 1 US History 2 1 Year World Language 4 Years PE & Health/DE 1 Year Fine Arts Includes Music or Art 1 Year Practical Arts Includes TV Production, Business, and Industrial Arts ½ Year
(1 Semester/2.5 credits)
Financial, Economic Business & Entrepreneurial Literacy
120 Credits Total
Counselor Meetings-10
th
Grade
Will begin in December/January Group meetings Get to know the counselor Counselor’s role in the school process Naviance
Naviance
13
College Search Individual information Career Inventory
Sophomore Year Testing
PSAT October 2012 Provided for all sophomores Scores not reported Used to identify strengths and weakness
Post-High School Options
4-year College 2-year College Work Military Trade School Vocational Training Post-Graduate Year Gap Year
New State of Admissions
Think outside the box Consider finances Scholarship resources Think 2-year option Every year
serious!
counts…
don’t wait to get
Activities, athletics, community service, employment
Counseling Center News
Available once a week in paper, via email, via Naviance and on our website.
Scholarship information College Visits Internal School deadlines Events
Current 10
th
Grade
Counselor Assignments
A-Col Con-Gor ____________
Ms. Nazaire ____________Mr. Maietta
Gos-Lam ____________
Ms. Boer
Lan-M
____________Mrs. Tenenbaum
N-Sim Sin-Z ____________
Mr. Seaman ____________Ms. Bleiberg
A-Z (SEA) ____________
Ms. Conway
(Distribution subject to change)
Student Assistance Counselor for Grades 9 & 10 Mr. Phillip Lester
CHS Counseling Department Contact Information ext 1030 Dr. Jennifer Giordano [email protected]
Guidance Counselors (10-12)
Mrs. Nancy Tenenbaum [email protected]
Ms. Sue Boer Mr. William Seaman Mr. Sam Maietta Ms. Patricia Nazaire Ms. Deb Conway Ms. Falynn Bleiberg Mrs. Marcia Hicks [email protected]
ext 1036 ext 1037 ext 1038 ext 1039 ext 1040 ext 1041 ext 1151 973-378 2086
Student Assistance Counselors
Mrs. Judith Cohen [email protected]
Mr. Phillip Lester [email protected]
Guidance Secretaries and Registrar
Mrs. Cheryl Hernandez chernand @somsd.k12.nj.us
Ms. Amy Singer Mrs. Sheila Bellini [email protected]
ext 1043 ext 1044 ext 1030 ext 1031 ext 1032