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9th Grade Focus on Academics Develop interests and passions (joining clubs/activities/ sports) Hone time management skills Take PSAT 8/9 in October Create College Board account Explore Careers – see Naviance

10th Grade Continue to focus on Academics Focus on favorite subjects, passions and interests Self Exploration Take PSAT in October Create a College Board account Select challenging courses for Junior year of study Seek out summer programs, internships and job shadowing Explore college options – see Naviance

Kahn Academy

Graduation Requirements 4 English I, II, II & IV 3 Social Studies World History US History I US History II 3 Math Algebra I Geometry Math III 3 Science Biology Chemistry Science III 1 World Language 2 Arts Practical Art Visual or Performing Art 4 PE/ Health I, II , III & IV Successfully Pass PARCC or alternative assessments NJ Biology Competency Test (NJBCT) Financial Literacy

Credits Grade 10 30 Credits Grade 11 60 Credits Grade 12 90 Credits Graduation 120 Credits

Vocational School WWW.OCVTS.ORG ½ day program Begins in junior year Information session in December Visitation available in spring WWW.OCVTS.ORG Applied & Performing Arts Construction Trades Service Occupations Computer/ Design Transportation Trades Health Technologies Marine Sciences

Learning Styles

Activities & Clubs Peer Leaders Class Officers Musical Players Key Club Book Club Fall Drama/Spring Musical Keep track of Clubs Activities Sports Community Service Work Experience To build a resume for college and employers

Time Management It's 10 p.m.—Do You Know Where Your Homework Is? Make a "To Do" List Every Day. Use Spare Minutes Wisely. It's Okay to Say "No." Find the Right Time. Review Your Notes Every Day. Get a Good Night's Sleep. Communicate Your Schedule to Others. Become a Taskmaster. Don't Waste Time Agonizing. Keep Things in Perspective. With everything we’re asking our students to do it’s easy to see how they would become overwhelmed. We need to teach them to manage their time well, a skill that will serve them well not onlly in school but in life ahead. It's 10 p.m.—Do You Know Where Your Homework Is? Time Management Tips For High School Students Does it seem like there's never enough time in the day to get everything done? Feel like you're always running late? Here are some tips for taking control of your time and organizing your life. 1. Make a "To Do" List Every Day. Put things that are most important at the top and do them first. If it's easier, use a planner to track all of your tasks. And don't forget to reward yourself for your accomplishments. 2. Use Spare Minutes Wisely. Get some reading done on the bus ride home from school, for example, and you'll kill two birds with one stone. 3. It's Okay to Say "No." If your boss asks you to work on a Thursday night and you have a final exam the next morning, realize that it's okay to say no. Keep your short- and long-term priorities in mind. 4. Find the Right Time. You'll work more efficiently if you figure out when you do your best work. For example, if your brain handles math better in the afternoon, don't wait to do it until late at night. 5. Review Your Notes Every Day. You'll reinforce what you've learned, so you need less time to study. You'll also be ready if your teacher calls on you or gives a pop quiz. 6. Get a Good Night's Sleep. Running on empty makes the day seem longer and your tasks seem more difficult. 7. Communicate Your Schedule to Others. If phone calls are proving to be a distraction, tell your friends that you take social calls from 7-8 p.m. It may sound silly, but it helps. 8. Become a Taskmaster. Figure out how much free time you have each week. Give yourself a time budget and plan your activities accordingly. 9. Don't Waste Time Agonizing. Have you ever wasted an entire evening by worrying about something that you're supposed to be doing? Was it worth it? Instead of agonizing and procrastinating, just do it. 10. Keep Things in Perspective. Setting goals that are unrealistic sets you up for failure. While it's good to set high goals for yourself, be sure not to overdo it. Set goals that are difficult yet reachable. Consider these tips, but personalize your habits so that they suit you. If you set priorities that fit your lifestyle, you'll have a better chance of achieving your goals.

Class Rank Class rank indicates exactly where a student ranks academically among the other students in his/her class. Determined by the weighted GPA Financial Literacy, summer school and other online courses are excluded Rank order best to worst GPA – all rank relative to others in the graduating class NHS criteria – SCHOLARSHIP top 10% of class as Juniors top 15 % of class as Seniors Must have 3.5 GPA minimum CHARACTER 3 letters of recommendation Evaluation by 3 former teachers LEADERSHIP and SERVICE Traits that are highly considered through application and evaluation

Resume Keep track of: Awards Activities Experiences

11th Grade Focus on school Utilize time management skills Cultivate relationships with faculty and coaches PSAT – take it in October SAT Preparation- Khan Academy Plan Testing: Take SAT in fall and spring Take ACT in fall Consider SAT II Small group college/ post secondary planning discussions Visit colleges – breaks are great opportunities Familiarize self and family with admissions process Request faculty letters of recommendation Seek out summer programs, internships and job shadowing

12th Grade Continue focus on school – particularly Marking Periods 1 & 2 Narrow college list Revisit top college choices Retake SAT/ ACT/ Subject tests Submit applications Request transcripts, letters of recommendations and testing scores Beware of DEADLINES Testing Admissions Scholarship Financial Aid Compile Admissions Decisions – Compare & Select

Welcome to Naviance Naviance is a web-based resource for students and parents that encourages and supports post high school career and college planning Family Connection is specific to our school Family Connection is linked with Naviance Succeed, a service that is used in School Counseling

How can I use it? Career Planning College Planning Success Planning Learning Style Inventory, Interest Inventory, Personality Inventory, Resume Building College Planning College Search, Application Process, College Major Exploration, Scholarship/Financial Aid Resources Success Planning Personalized Goals and Tasks, Journal Entries, Student Planner

Registration Codes will be released through Genesis notification. Put in code and then prompted to change email Login: Personal e- mail Password: Self- created https://connection.naviance.com/ppbhs

Home Page

4 different Tabs to Explore College Tab – Research, scholarships, view upcoming visits, list of ‘colleges I’m applying to’ Career Tab – career interest inventories, roadtrip nation with video clips About Me – Student Brag Sheet, resume building, test scores My Planner - set goals, assign tasks and to do lists

Colleges …

Career … 8th grade – electives for hs based on interests 10th grade: Based upon Holland codes: idea that career satisfaction depends on compatibility between personality and work environment Define Your Own Road in Life People who have fulfilling careers rarely take a straight path to success.

About Me … 9th grade: Based upon Gallup’s research has shown that students grow when they focus on what they do best rather than trying to improve on weaknesses.

My Planner …

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