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 October (sophomore and junior years) SAT (October, December, March, and May, and August) ACT (June) ASVAB (predict academic/occupational success in the military -November)

Group Counseling Bereavement group Stress and anxiety group Young women’s group Anger management group Children of addicts group Mindfulness group Coping skills group

COLLEGE and CAREER COUNSELING CENTER EVENTS AP testing information session (October 12, 2017) Fall Financial Aid Night (October 17, 2017) 9th and 10th Grade Naviance Presentation (November 14, 2017) College Planning Night (March 6, 2017) College Representative Visits (September – December) Naviance information session (December 12, 2017) AVID information session (January 11, 2017) Continuing Education Fairs (October 5, 2017 and March 8, 2017) Parent Guidance Academies (ongoing) NCAA Information Session (March) Transition to College Seminar (April 19, 2017) CHECK THE CCCC WEBSITE FOR DETAILS REGARDING EVENT DATES AND TIMES

PARENT ACCESS Allows parents to see the following: student schedule 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 attendance student grades in teacher grade book comments entered for grades in grade book

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!

STAY INVOLVED CLUBS AND ACTIVITIES There are many opportunities for students to get involved in the MTHS community. https://www.monroe.k12.nj.us/Page/12 630

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. Encourage your child to attend tutoring after school. Schedules available in College and Career Counseling Center.

NAVIANCE Naviance is an online tool used to assist students and parents with interest profiles, career and personality assessments, and college and career exploration. Freshmen students will meet with their school counselor to learn more about this valuable resource and receive log-in information. Students will utilize Naviance throughout high school.

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Best Wishes To the Class of 2021 for a productive and successful year 