Transcript 9th Grade Parent Night - Madison Public Schools

9th Grade Parent Night
Tonight’s Program
 Two fold:
 Informational (here, for 30 minutes)
 Meet the counselors (break out rooms for 30 minutes)
Madison High School Counseling
Department
 Director of Guidance: Brett Levine
 Counselors: Nancy O’Brien, Phyllis Levy, Sarah Mazak
and Brooke Mascia
 Administrative Assistants: Carolyn White, Clare McAloon
Mission Statement
The mission of the Madison School District Counseling
Department is to encourage and prepare all students to be
of upstanding character, perform at their highest academic
level, and become responsible members of society.
What I am going to cover
(posted on ppt)
 School policies (attendance, grading, athletic eligibility)
 Communication
 Scheduling for next year
 School’s philosophy on engagement
 Testing
 College planning timeline
 Upcoming Guidance events (College Planning)
 Summer plans
 Misc/Closing thoughts
What the counselors are going to
cover
 Introduce themselves
 How to get in touch with them
 School Resources
 Guidance contacts with 9th graders
 How to get extra help
School Policies
(Refer to handbook)
 Attendance
 Possible loss of credit if you have 9 or 18 absences (1/2
year or full year course respectively). Review attendance
policy on line. We work with you.
School Policies
 Grading
 In Handbook
 Grading System: Weighted 4.3 scale
 High Honor Roll/Honor Roll
 National Honor Society
 Pass/Fail
 Report cards visible on parent portal
Athletic Eligibility/ NCAA
 For Fall/Winter sports AE is based on previous year’s
credits. (Earned 30 or more)
 All freshmen are eligible for fall and winter.
 For Spring, based on first semester (on pace to pass 30
credits for the year)
 Rarely ever a problem
 See me, personally, regarding NCAA eligibility
Communication
 Honeywell (in summer packet)
 Parent Portal
 School wires e-mails (in summer packet)
 Twitter/ Facebook (on MHS home page)
 Guidance e-alerts.
 Register on guidance web site. Guidance related news.
Scheduling for 10th Grade year
 Course recommendation day (Early Feb)
 Courses entered in the system (Mid Feb-Mid March)
 Scheduling conferences (Late March)
 Schedules developed (Spring)
 Students receive schedules (Late May –Early June)
Notes on scheduling process
 Concerns about schedules or course recommendations
should be addressed early on in the process with the
teacher.
 Our goal is to find the right balance for students.
 Override with caution.
 AP courses, required to take and pay for the exam
 Schedules are individually created.
 Summer work
Engagement
 There are a variety ways in which students can feel
connected to the school and peers. This is a school
where we want all students to be involved and
recognized.
Testing
 9th Grade
 Spring PARCC (When? Graduation Implications?)
 10th Grade
 PSAT
 Spring PARCC
College planning timeline
 9th and 10th grade: Parents welcome to attend evening
programs.
 10th Grade: Students get log on info to family
connections
 10th Grade Parent Night
 11th Grade (Winter) Formal beginning of process.
Some upcoming programs of
interest.
Mon, Oct 27
Parents
Conversations with Counselors: Topic – Transition Tips for 9th Grade
5:00-6:30pm - Media Center
Tues, Dec 16 Conversations with Counselors: Topic – Understanding PSAT Results
and Next Steps
5:00-6:30pm – Media Center
Thurs, Jan 8 Financial Aid Night
7:00-9:00pm – Auditorium
Weds, Feb 18
Conversations with Counselors: Topic – College Admissions for First Timers
5:00-6:30pm – Media Center
Mon, Mar 16 Conversations with Counselors: Topic – Understanding Family
Connection
5:00-6:30pm – Media Center
Mon, April 13
Conversations with Counselors: Topic – Topics in Selective
College Admissions
7:00-8:30pm – Media Center
(Welcome to attend any other evening programs)
Summer
 Summer enrichment programs=college
acceptances=myth (some exceptions)
 Summer assignments..know them…being reviewed.
 If you are doing any sort of summer school for credit or
advancement, check with us first. Must have permission
Closing(miscellaneous)thoughts
 Announcements on web site
 Digital footprint
 Selective service at age 18
 Keep us in the loop
Where do I go?
Last Name
Counselor
Room
A – Dig
Ms. Nancy O’Brien
Cafeteria
Dil – Jai
Mrs. Phyllis Levy
Auditorium
Jar – Kra
Mr. Brett Levine
B-13
Laf – Qui
Ms. Sarah Mazak
G-53
Rals – Zz
Ms. Brooke Mascia
Media Center