Transcript Life Outside the Classroom - Northern Highlands Regional HS

Counselor Assignments
9th Grade
10th Grade
Denise Talotta
Jennifer Saxton
Darcy Hoberman
Michael Stone
Jennifer Ferentz
Stephen Jochum
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Fink-Kim
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A-Dan
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Khor-Mie
Mik-Shea
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Thomas Buono
Supervisor
Role of the Counselor
• Counselors work with your child all four
years of high school
• Individual counseling: academic (progress
reports, report cards, scheduling)
• Emotional and social counseling
• College guidance: Naviance
• Career guidance: Holland Quiz and Strong
Interest Inventory
Confidentiality
Everything a student says to his/her
counselor remains confidential EXCEPT if
it involves risk of injury to themselves or
others.
Student Handbook
• Each family received a Student Handbook
• Please review the handbook together
• Available on Northern Highland’s Website
(listed under documents/forms)
http://www.northernhighlands.org
Attendance Policy
• Regular attendance at school is essential to the total
educational success and achievement of students.
• Call the Attendance Office (201) 327-8700 x 260 on the
morning of the student absence
• A student returning from an absence must report to the
Attendance Office and present a written note to the
Attendance Clerk before the start of the school day.
• Allowable Absences: 14 days/ full year course
7 days/ semester course
• See pg. 5 of the Handbook for more details
Schoolwires
• Teachers post
assignments, study
guides and reviews
on Schoolwires
• Use Schoolwires as a
supplement with the
daily planner
• Check Schoolwires
daily for updates
Keep Track of Grades
• Genesis- Gradebook is open for approximately
10 days after progress reports are posted
• Progress reports are available twice each
semester. PR’s and report cards are only
available on Genesis (no longer mailed home)
• Genesis Passwords- emailed in August
Report Cards &
Semester Structure
Report cards posted on Genesis twice a year
1st Semester Begins: August 31
Progress Report #1- October 7
Progress Report #2- November 18
1st Semester ends: Friday, January 13
2nd Semester Begins: January 17
Progress Report #3- March 12
Progress Report #4- April 27
2nd Semester ends: Tuesday, June 19
What are available resources if my
child is having difficulty in a class?
• Students- meet with teachers for extra help (before/after
school)
• National Honor Society Tutor- fill out request form with
guidance counselor
• Parents can contact teacher directly
REQUIREMENTS FOR THE NORTHERN HIGHLANDS
REGIONAL HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA
All students must complete 125 credits for graduation
I. English
4 credit years of core English courses – 20 credits
II. World History/Cultures
1 credit year – 5 credits
III. U.S. History
2 credit years – 10 credits
IV. Mathematics
3 credit years – 15 Credits
V. Science
3 credit years – 15 credits
Required Course Sequence:
Physics [grade 9]; Chemistry [grade 10]; Biology [grade 11]
VI. World Languages
2 credit years – 10 credits
VII. Physical Education/Health/Driver Ed
1 credit year for each year of enrollment – 5 credits per year
VIII. Contemporary Business Technology and Freshman
Rhetoric courses (required of all ninth graders)
One semester each – 2.5 credits each – total of 5 credits
REQUIREMENTS
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Visual & Performing Arts and Career Education & Consumer,
Family, and Life Skills
10 credits – A minimum of 5 credits in each area is a requirement
i. Visual & Performing Arts
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Minimum 5 credits -This requirement
includes all art and music classes. The
following English electives (5 credits each)
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Acting I
Actors’ Workshop
Actors’ Workshop II
Film Studies
ii. Career Education & Consumer, Family, and
Life Skills
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Minimum 5 credits – This requirement
includes: all Business Education, Applied
Technology, and Family & Consumer
Sciences courses.
The following English electives (5 credits
each) apply:
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TV Production
Broadcast Television
Video Storytelling
Advanced Film Production
Journalism
Creative Writing I, II, and III
Mass Media
X. Financial Literacy
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5 credits - Beginning with the class of 2014,
all graduates must meet the financial literacy
course requirement.
Please refer to page 8 for detailed information
on meeting the financial literacy requirement
Levels offered at NHRHS
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Intermediate
College Preparatory (CP)
Honors (Hon)
SUPA/Dual Enrollment (Hon)
Advanced Placement (AP)
Course Curriculum
• CORE COURSES- students should strive, where
possible, to have a four-year sequence in each,
especially if they are considering most, highly, or very
competitive schools.
• Students should consult with their counselors regarding
course levels
• Teacher recommendations are vital component in course
selection
FAQs
• How is course level determined?
• Can students mix levels with in the same
year?
• Is it better to earn a “B” in honors or an “A”
in CP?
• Do all colleges accept AP scores for
college credit?
NHRHS Transcript
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all courses with final grades only and assigned credit
total credits earned
yearly and cumulative weight GPA
Yearly absences & number of times tardy
Honors & Recognitions
• Available on line through Genesis Parent
Module
– http://parent.northernhighlands.org
• updated at the end of each year
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Final Grade
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Yearly GPA
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Honors &
Recognitions
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Credits earned
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Cumulative GPA
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Attendance
PSAT
• Is a practice SAT
• Should take in fall of
sophomore and junior
year
• Top scores in the state
are recognized through
the National Merit
Scholarship Program
• Colleges do not see
results
• www.collegeboard.com
College Entrance Exams
• Most colleges require either an SAT or
ACT as an entrance exam.
• SAT and/or ACT are generally taken in the
spring of the junior year
• Many schools are becoming SAT/ACT
optional – to view an updated list of
schools log on to www.fairtest.org
SAT Subject Area Tests
• One hour content based tests
• Can be taken anytime after the completion of
corresponding high school course. Always check
with the subject area teacher
• About 7% of colleges require two to three
subject tests
• taken in May or June of junior year or fall of
senior year. Some sophomores may take a test
or two in June of sophomore year.
• www.collegeboard.com
What Subjects?
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English Literature
Math Level 1
Math Level 2
US History
World History
Biology
Chemistry
Physics
World languages
State Testing
• All high school students enrolled in any first year biology/life science
course during the school year must participate in the end-of-course
assessment regardless of year in high school.
• The High School Proficiency Assessment is used to determine
student achievement in reading, writing, and mathematics as
specified in the New Jersey Core Curriculum Content Standards.
• First-time eleventh grade students who do not pass the HSPA in
March of their junior year will have an opportunity to retest in
October and March of their senior year.
• http://www.state.nj.us/education/assessment/
Life Outside the Classroom
• Clubs and Activities
– listed on our website
• Freshman Fair held
in Sept.
• Encourage your child
to participate!
• … but have Balance
– 2-3 activities/ clubs
Clubs and Activities
STUDENT GOVERNMENT
Student Council
CLASS ORGANIZATIONS
Freshman Class
Sophomore Class
Junior Class
Senior Class
OTHER CLUBS AND ACTIVITIES
American Red Cross
Art/Photography/Ceramics
Christian Club
Debate
DECA
Environmental Awareness
Fed Challenge
French Club
Future Architects & Engineering
Highlands Heroes
Italian Club
Jewish Culture Club
Latin Club
Mock Trial
Model U.N.
Multicultural Awareness Club
National Honor Society
Quiz Bowl
Robotics
S.A.D.D
School Store
Science Club
Science League
Spanish Club
Stock Market Club
Transition Project
ATHLETICS
Baseball
Boys Basketball
Bowling
Cheerleading (Fall)Cheerleading (Winter)
Cross Country
Fencing
Field Hockey
Football
Golf
Ice Hockey
Lacrosse
Soccer
Softball
Swimming
Tennis
Spring Track Winter Track
Volleyball
Wrestling
PUBLICATIONS
Highland Fling (School Newspaper)
Freshman Literary/Art Magazine
Loch and Quay (Literary Magazine )
Thistle (Yearbook)
MUSIC AND THEATRE
NH Theater Company (Fall Drama Production)
Freshmen Theatre Production
Improvisational Theatre
Guitar Club
Jazz Ensemble
Marching Band / Color Guard
Musical Production
Highlands Voices
3:15pm Rule
• Athletic coaches allow students to go for
extra help immediately after school
• Practice doesn’t start until 3:15pm!!!
BALANCE
• Quality not quantity in terms of clubs and
sports
– “Be smart, do it with heart!”
• Choose appropriately challenging courses
• Be wary of what you hear – if you have a
question, ask us
Stress/ Anxiety
• Parents need to be the calming force for
their child
• Be aware if your child exhibits signs of
stress
• Anxiety arises from poor planning and
misinformation
• Importance of:
– Time management
– Enough sleep
Learning to be a Young Adult
• Students should be proactive
– Seeing the counselor
– Talking to teachers
– Seeking extra help
– Reading the Curriculum Guide
– Always be involved in their own
education
Parent Tips
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Listen to your child
Allow your child to
make mistakes
Spend time having
fun with your child
Continue to help
organize and
structure their
workload
DON’T:
• View high school only
as “pre-college”
• Overreact to your
child’s ups and downs
• Let academics be the
only barometer of
your child’s success
NHRHS Guidance Website
• www.northernhighlands.org
>>Click on Guidance
• A wealth of information
about the department can
be found here:
– Contact Information
– Student Services Bulletin
• online monthly
– Enrichment/ Summer
Programs
– Testing Information
– Scholarships
– Naviance
QUESTIONS???
Guidance Extravaganza:
Elective Program Locations
Your Teen’s World – Auditorium
Naviance “Family Connection”- Main Caf.
School & Community Resources- Room 140
Pursuing Athletics at the Collegiate LevelCultural Arts Center (near back of main
cafeteria)