Transcript Junior Parent Night
Columbia High School Guidance Department
SOPHOMORE PARENT NIGHT
October 19, 2011, 7 pm
Welcome to 10
th
Grade!
Let’s work together to promote success, self-advocacy, and a positive experience for all.
Program Agenda
Welcome
Program Outline – Dr. Jennifer Giordano, D.O.G.
What You Need to Know – Guidance Staff: Nancy Tenenbaum, Deb Conway, and Patricia Nazaire
(Sophomore) H.S.A. Representatives-
Dina Runcie Joanne DiPasquale &
Key Learning Points
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
CHS Counseling Department Contact Information Dr. Jennifer Giordano [email protected]
Guidance Counselors (10-12)
Ms. Falynn Bleiberg [email protected]
Mrs. Nancy Tenenbaum Mrs. Susan Boer Mr. William Seaman Mr. Sam Maietta Ms. Patricia Nazaire Ms. Deb Conway Mrs. Marcia Hicks [email protected]
Student Assistance Counselor (9-10)
Mr. Phillip Lester plester @somsd.k12.nj.us
Guidance Secretaries and Registrar
Mrs. Cheryl Hernandez [email protected]
Ms. Amy Singer [email protected]
Mrs. Sheila Bellini [email protected]
ext 1030 ext 1151 ext 1036 ext 1037 ext 1038 ext 1039 ext 1040 ext 1041 973-378-2086 ext 1044 ext 1030 ext 1031 ext 1032
Naviance
4
College Search
Individual Information: Resume
Career Inventory
General Messages Counseling Center News Links
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 1 Year Fine Arts Includes Music or Art 1 Year Practical Arts: Includes TV Production, Business, and Industrial Arts ½ Year Financial & Economic Literacy (2.50 cr.)
120 Credits Total
Counselor Mtgs. – 10
th
Grade
Will begin in Dec/Jan Group Meetings Get to know your NEW counselor Counselor’s Role – what to expect?
Parent Involvement the fine line between hovering and holding accountable! Collaboration – how we can work together.
Where to seek out information you need…. Who does what at CHS
?
School nurses
• • • Medical emergencies Medical concerns Medication management
Deans’ office
• • • • • • Attendance issues Discipline Attendance appeals Emergencies Detention/suspension questions Early dismissal
Student Assistance Counselors (SACs)
• • • • • • Crisis intervention Drug/alcohol counseling Social & emotional support Peer counseling program High risk behavioral management/counseling Intervention & referral services
Guidance Department/ School Counselors
• • • • • • • Academic support College & career planning Course planning and selection Scheduling Testing information (PSAT, SAT, ACT) Parent consultation Conflict mediation
It’s NOT all about the GPA…
Academic Excellence (A’s & B’s…what about C’s?) Diversified Course Program Assorted Extra-Curricular Activities Discipline/Suspension History Community Service Culture/Ethnicity Legacy/Contributor The ESSAY
What to do this year…
Think…
about your interests and strengths as a student and an individual.
Discuss…
EVERYTHING, but especially these thoughts and how they impact your post-secondary plans.
Surf…
Naviance and CollegeBoard.com for information on colleges of interest.
Visit…
it is never too early to start the process. Use your vacation time wisely!
Encourage…
the exploration of ideas. Nothing should be excluded from your list of possibilities. Begin with a broad approach and narrow it down from there.
Factors
Geography Desired Major Size small liberal arts college or large university setting?
Cost
– Start to plan and discuss NOW. Don’t wait until senior year to determine your budget.
Likely outcome – Safety/Target/Reach “Fit” … Everyone is going somewhere. Where do you want to be for 4 years?
Academic Social
Sophomore Year Testing
PSAT Offered last week (mid-October, annually) Not a mandate If not taken, no harm done Excellent exposure to standardized test format May assist with scholarships to summer/enrichment progams Request of accommodations –
Mr. Matt Endlich, Testing Coordinator, ext. 1021
Sophomore Year Testing (cont’d)
SAT 2 Subject Area Test Some take Biology or Physics in the sophomore year More competitive colleges require the test Play to the student’s strength
College Admissions Standardized Testing Schedule for 2011-2012
CHS CEEB Code: 310750
SAT I Reasoning Tests and SAT II Subject Tests
Test date October 1 November 5 December 3 January 28 Registration Deadline September 9 October 7 November 8 December 30 Late Deadline Sept. 21 Oct. 11 Nov. 20 Jan. 13 March 10 (SAT ONLY)February 10 May 5 April 6 June 2 May 8 Feb. 24 April 20 May 22
ACT (American College Test)
September 10 October 22 December 10 February 11 August 12 September 16 November 4 January 13 August 26 Sept. 30 Nov. 18 Jan. 20 April 14 June 9 March 9 May 4 March 23 May 18
*
CHS is NOT an ACT test center. The nearest test centers are located at Montclair HS, James Caldwell HS & West Orange HS.
Important Dates to Remember
November 1 or 15 – Early Decision Application Deadline (for many colleges) September 29 & 30, October 21, November 10 & 11 – CHS closed; a GREAT time to visit colleges December 1 – Target date for getting completed application packets to counselors
Student Athletes
Register with the NCAA Clearinghouse www.ncaaclearinghouse.net
Submit transcript request to counselor Send test scores direct to NCAA
NCAA Core-Course Requirements
Division I 16 Core Courses
4 years English 3 years math (Algebra I or higher) 2 years natural/physical science (1 year of lab if offered by high school) 1 year additional English, math or natural/physical science 2 years social science 4 years additional courses (from any area above, foreign language or religion/philosophy)
Division II 14 Core Courses
3 years English 2 years math (Algebra I or higher) 2 years natural/physical science ( 1 year of lab if offered by high school) 2 years additional English, math or natural/physical science 3 years 2013 and after 2 years social science 3 years additional courses (from any area above, foreign language or religion/philosophy)
Counseling Center News
Circulated Weekly Published on Naviance, the Guidance Dept. website, & in hard copy.
Provides Scholarship information Schedule of College Rep. Visits – seniors ONLY.
Internal School deadlines Events
Financial Aid…
planning for the furture.
CHS FINANCIAL AID NIGHT
November 9, 2011
7 PM
in the Cafeteria