INFORMATION for PARENTS of FRESHMEN STUDENTS Success Planning INFORMATION for PARENTS of FRESHMEN STUDENTS

MTHS SCHOOL COUNSELORS ROLE of the SCHOOL COUNSELOR Academic Counseling College/Career Counseling Crisis Counseling and Referrals Personal/Social Counseling District Supervisor of Guidance: Dr. Michele Critelli Counselors: Mrs. Nicole Cruz Mrs. Damaris Dominguez Mr. Anthony Gambino Ms. Cathy Ielpi Mrs. Lauren Mironov Mrs. Diane Peterson Mrs. Brooke Yudell

THE COLLEGE and CAREER COUNSELING CENTER at MTHS Individual and Group Counseling services Advanced Placement, Honors, College Prep level courses CCCC Monthly newsletter Naviance Post-secondary planning PSAT (sophomore and junior years) SAT (October, December, March, and May) ACT (June) ASVAB (predict academic/occupational success in the military -November)

COLLEGE and CAREER COUNSELING CENTER EVENTS Parent Guidance Academies (ongoing) College Representative Visits (September 2016 – December 2016) Continuing Education Fairs (September 29, 2016 and March 23, 2017) SAC presentation (October 27, 2016 & March 16, 2017) 9th and 10th grade Naviance Presentation (November 3, 2016) College Planning Night (March 8, 2017) CHECK THE CCCC WEBSITE FOR DETAILS REGARDING EVENT DATES AND TIMES

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS In order to graduate from Monroe Township High School, a student must obtain a minimum of 130 credits in grades 9-12. In addition, the successful completion of certain subjects is required as follows:    

PARENT ACCESS Allows parents to see the following: Parent access to the parent portal will be by unique login ID (user name) and password. The parent/guardian account request must be obtained in person with a valid picture ID. Allows parents to see the following: student schedule student course request student attendance student grades in teacher grade book comments entered for grades in grade book

EXTRA HELP IS AVAILABLE

GET INVOLVED SPORTS ELIGIBILITY Freshmen entering MTHS do not need credits from 8th grade to participate during 1st semester. However, to be eligible to participate during 2nd semester freshmen must earn at least 13.75 credits by the end of the 1st semester. 1st and 2nd marking periods determine Spring eligibility. To be eligible for 1st semester next year as a sophomore, student must earn 27.5 credits by the end of this year. Keep the grades up!

Your Freshman Still Needs Your Involvement! Basic Strategies to Review with Your Child: 1. Stay Organized and Keep a Schedule- Some students still need assistance organizing binders and folders on their iPads, checking teacher websites, creating to-do lists, setting reminders, etc. 2. Communication- review his/her academic progress in parent connect, reach out to the teacher regarding graded assignments. 3. Attend extra help sessions- encourage your child to attend extra help when he/she has questions or experience difficulty with subject matter. 4. Goal setting-ask your son/daughter about his/her short term and long term goals. Senior year will be here before you know it! 5. Reach out to your child’s school counselor with questions or concerns.

NAVIANCE Naviance is an online tool used to assist students and parents with interest profiles, career and personality assessments, and college and career exploration. Students will utilize Naviance throughout high school.

PLEASE CHECK THE CCCC WEBSITE REGULARLY

Best Wishes To the Class of 2020 for a productive and successful year 