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Let’s work together to promote success, self-advocacy, and a positive
experience for all.
Columbia High SchoolGuidance Department
SOPHOMORE PARENT NIGHTOctober 19, 2011, 7 pm
Welcome to 10th Grade!
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- Joanne DiPasquale &
Dina Runcie 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] ext 1030
Guidance Counselors (10-12)Ms. Falynn Bleiberg [email protected] ext 1151Mrs. Nancy Tenenbaum [email protected] ext 1036Mrs. Susan Boer [email protected] ext 1037Mr. William Seaman [email protected] ext 1038Mr. Sam Maietta [email protected] ext 1039Ms. Patricia Nazaire [email protected] ext 1040Ms. Deb Conway [email protected] ext 1041Mrs. Marcia Hicks [email protected] 973-378-2086
Student Assistance Counselor (9-10)Mr. Phillip Lester [email protected] ext 1044
Guidance Secretaries and RegistrarMrs. Cheryl Hernandez [email protected] ext 1030Ms. Amy Singer [email protected] ext 1031Mrs. Sheila Bellini [email protected] ext 1032
Naviance
4
College Search
Individual Information: Resume
Career Inventory
General Messages Counseling Center News Links
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
Graduation Requirements
Counselor Mtgs. – 10th 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
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
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 Registration Deadline Late DeadlineOctober 1 September 9 Sept. 21November 5 October 7 Oct. 11December 3 November 8 Nov. 20January 28 December 30 Jan. 13March 10 (SAT ONLY)February 10 Feb. 24May 5 April 6 April 20June 2 May 8 May 22
ACT (American College Test)September 10 August 12 August 26October 22 September 16 Sept. 30December 10 November 4 Nov. 18February 11 January 13 Jan. 20April 14 March 9 March 23June 9 May 4 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 RequirementsDivision 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
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS…