9th Grade Parent Night - Madison Public Schools
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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