Overview of grades 9 and 10 presentation

Overview of Grades 9 & 10 Ms. Chris Inglis (HSE) Mr. Joseph Toles (HSW) Ms. Jacqueline Grieco (HSW)

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High School East:

High School West:

Mr. Robert Citrano, Director Mr. Gary Campanelli Ms. Laura Elgavisch Ms. Laura Friscia Ms. Jennifer Grant Mr. Curtis Hinchman Ms. Chris Inglis Mr. Ed Manly Mr. Dennis Murphy Ms. Yvette Rivera

Mrs. Donna Gross, Director Mrs. Maria Goldin Ms. Jacqueline Grieco Ms. Kimberly Kane Ms. Lisa Kesten Mr. Frank Marino Mr. Jay O’Boyle Ms. Christina Reynolds Mr. Joseph Toles

Counselors

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Make choices/decisions Problem solve Set and attain goals Self-advocate Independently perform

“Self-advocacy is understanding your strengths and needs, identifying your personal goals, knowing your responsibilities and communicating these to others”

Self-Determination

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Help you determine your abilities and interests in future educational and occupational choices.

Help you figure out solutions to problems/concerns A person to trust and an ear to listen.

Help you to select the right courses and are on the appropriate track for the kind of post-secondary education and occupation(s) you would like to pursue.

Help you in selecting and registering for appropriate college admissions tests, and then explain the results of these tests.

Encourage you to participate in college fairs and financial aid workshops.

Give you information on different schools (entrance requirements, curricular offerings, costs, etc.) and occupations.

Encourage you to visit college campuses.

Teach you about early action and early decision admission programs.

Help you create a timeline, so you won't miss any deadlines associated with the admissions process.

Write letters of recommendation for you.

Help you develop interviewing skills and encourage you to participate in college admission interviews.

Give you information about financial aid, such as scholarships, grants, and student loans.

Assist or help you find assistance in filling out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).

Help you prepare for your transition to college.

Why Should You Get to Know Your Counselor?

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The Road to College

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THINGS TO DO: Grade 9 • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

Get to know your counselor and let your counselor get to know you. Develop a rapport. Count on your counselor to be there to help YOU! Participate in your counselor’s orientation program. Ask questions.

Take advantage of the various group experiences offered by your Counselor (college, career and personal).

Take an active part in the Self and Career Awareness Program conducted by the Counseling Center (February).

Research career areas related your interests by using the resource materials in the Counseling Center.

Explore your findings with your Counselor.

Use all our facilities and resources to broaden your awareness of possibilities after high school.

Consider taking the SAT II Biology in June if you are enrolled in Honors Biology.

Do as well as you can in your academics.

Get involved in extra-curricular activities.

Read as much as possible, and improve your vocabulary development.

“Growing up” means making choices about values, friends, work and life-styles.

Use the Career Center!

Begin to make records of all activities!

Self-advocate with parents, teachers, and peers.

Avoid temptation of “retreat” to lower-track classes, especially if you are college bound. Select solid courses that will help you prepare for college.

Freshman Year

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THINGS TO DO: Grade 10 • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

Let your counselor get to know you even better this year.

Take advantage of the various group experiences offered by your Counselor (college, career, discussion, personal) Consider taking the PSAT/NMSQT in October.

Take an active part in the Career Awareness Program conducted by the Counseling Center. (Spring semester) Research career areas related to your interests by using the resource materials in the Counseling Center.

Explore your findings with your Counselor.

Begin thinking about your post-secondary plans.

Participate in Mini-College Days to broaden your awareness of possibilities after high school, if you are ready.

Consider Wilson Tech as a possible route to your goal.

Do as well as you can in your academics.

Consider taking the SAT II (Biology, Chemistry, Math Level I) in June. Consult with your Counselor.

Use the Career Center!

Continue involvement in extra-curricular activities and keep records.

Use LD support systems.

Fill out College Board Eligibility Forms.

Beware of peer advice on which classes to take and avoid.

Gain a realistic assessment of potential for college and vocational school.

Consider working at a part-time summer job or volunteer position.

Sophomore Year

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The National Honor Society signifies excellence in all phases of personal development. Each yea outstanding members of the junior and senior classes are inducted into the National Honor Society. The screening process is stringent. There are a number of requirements with which interested students should become familiar. You should approach the advisor with any questions you might have on the selection process and be sure to attend information meetings as they are scheduled.

The criteria for selection are:

SCHOLARSHIP: Candidates (juniors/seniors) must maintain a 93% cumulative average for all courses in which graduation credits have been earned. Average will be computed by using weighted grades for AP (.5) and Honors classes (.3) and true average for all other classes. There must also be no failing grades for classes in which the Pass/Fail option has been selected. For juniors applying for membership, averages as indicated above are computed encompassing grades for 9th, 10th, and the first two quarters of 11th. For seniors applying in mid-November, averages are computed using grades for 9-11, plus the first quarter of 12th. Juniors who meet the scholarship requirement will be notified by letter if they are eligible to proceed with the consideration process. Candidates shall then be evaluated on the basis of service, leadership, and character *ONLY AP and Honors courses will be weighted for National Honor Society consideration.

CHARACTER: The names of all students under consideration will be circulated to the faculty for review. Factor considered in reviewing character include knowledge of student attendance, tardiness, integrity, conduc and attitude in and out of the classroom.

LEADERSHIP: The student leader demonstrates initiative and leadership in the classroom, at work, in school and/o community activities, is thoroughly dependable in any responsibility accepted, exercises influence on peer in upholding school ideals and inspires positive behavior in others.

SERVICE: Each student must give time and effort for the good of others through service to the school and/o community. To be eligible for the National Honor Society you must be an active participant in at leas three ongoing activities each year. These activities may be extracurricular or outside school programs Intramurals may not be used for service credit. Extracurricular includes Student Senate, athletics, music school plays and all other school clubs. Outside school programs involve community, religious groups scouts, volunteer work at hospitals, etc. Seniors must complete the Student Activity Information Sheet fo grades 11 and 12. Juniors are to list their activities for grades 9, 10, and 11.

National Honor Society

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For example:

The difference between the final grades and 100 is multiplied by: .50 for Advanced Placement .30 for Honors .10 for Regents .00 for Non-Regents/Electives

AP World Final Grade on transcript = 97 100 - 97 = 3 3 X .5 = 1.5 97 + 1.5 = 98.5 averaged into weighted average Honors Geometry Final Grade on transcript = 93 100-93 = 7 7 X .3 = 2.1 93 + 2.1 = 95.1 averaged into weighted average Regents English 9 Final Grade on transcript = 88 100 - 88 = 12 12 X .1 = .12 88 + 1.2 = 89.2 averaged into weighted average (Regents level weighting is NOT factored into NHS GPA)

Course Weighting System

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Activities Resume

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