Sophomore Parent Presentation 2017 “Preparing for the Sophomore Year” Sophomore Parent Presentation 2017

Welcome Sophomore Parents Introductions Mrs. Pattavina Mrs. Tomasiello Mr. Magner Mr. Lambert

Responsibilities of a Guidance Counselor Academic and Adjustment Counselor Testing – PSAT October, 11 th 2017 College Counseling

Responsibilities of the Student Maintain Solid Grades Complete homework on a nightly basis Extracurricular Activities (in school or outside of school)

Responsibilities of the Parent Monitor your son’s academic progress on OnCampus Be a role model for learning Tune into how your son learns Don’t over-schedule your son Keep video games and TV to a minimum

Academic Achievement Center Room 205 2:45 – 4PM Monday-Thursday Staffed by one teacher and 2 National Honor Society Students

Academic Achievement Center Drop in for Tutoring Quiet space for studying or homework Can be mandated by Academic Dean

Transcript Level of courses Full year or semester classes Unweighted grade point averages Weighted Class Rank

Example Transcript Freshmen Year Final Grades

Class Rank and GPA GPA Rank Academic Level Honors (H) Accelerated (A) College Prep (CP) GPA 3.0 Rank 1 2 3 (Un-weighted) (Weighted)

Changes in Academic Level The student will inform the teacher that he wants to change levels. (May) Teacher will fill out an up/down recommendation form. Academic Dean and Guidance Counselors will review the recommendation.

You can use Naviance as a: The Naviance Program Career Search Tool Learning Styles Survey College Major Search You can use Naviance as a: Naviance is an important communication tool between the guidance office, the student and colleges.

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Guidance Information Xavier Website www.xavierhighschool.org Links to Common App, Naviance, & Financial Aid SAT dates Xavier Email address Have your son check it every day! Guidance uses Xavier email as a means of communicating with your son.

Contact Information Call us: 860-346-1368 Email us: rmagner@xavierhighschool.org bpattavina@xavierhighschool.org jtomasiello@xavierhighschool.org mlambert@xavierhighschool.org Visit our website: www.xavierhighschool.org