EBHS SOPHOMORE PARENT NIGHT November 28, 2018 Presented by the EBHS School Counseling Department

INTRODUCTION Who are we? Where are we located? How do you get in contact with your child’s counselor?

SCHOOL COUNSELING SERVICES Social, personal, academic Future planning, academic roadmap Emergency situations Making an appointment Graduation requirements SAS - Mrs. Peggy Haas

Graduation Requirements 4 years of English 4 years of Health/Physical Education 3 years of Math (4 recommended for college) 3 years of Lab Science (Biology, Chemistry, Physics) 3 years of History (US History 1, World History, US History 2) 2 years of World Language (3 recommended for college) 15 credits of Fine or Performing Arts/Practical Arts -5 in Fine or Performing Arts -5 in Practical Arts -Additional 5 in either - Financial Literacy *All additional courses that do not fulfill a graduation requirement are considered electives; even if it is an academic class (ex. senior year math class, junior year world language class)  

GROUPS We will be running various groups throughout the school year. Inquire with your child’s counselor if you would like to know more about groups.

OFF TO A GOOD START Homework! Attendance and Loss of Credit Procedures: Prolonged or repeated absences exceeding: 18 Days – Full Year Course 9 Days – Semester Course 5 Days – Quarter Course May result in grade level retention or loss of credit Build relationships with teachers Seek extra help

GET INVOLVED Join clubs, athletics, and activities Eligibility – 2.0 GPA Community Service – Forms located in school counseling department. Must be pre-approved by Grade Level Administrator Mr. Pazinko in the Main Office. Ph. # 732-613-6902.

PSAT / STANDARDIZED TESTING Sophomore Class tested: October 10, 2018 PSAT scores released online Dec. 10th-12th Scores distributed at EBHS Dec. 2018 Discussed in Sophomore Interview If further discussion is required, counselor will meet with students individually. https://collegereadiness.collegeboard.org/psat-nmsqt- psat-10/scores/student-score-reports

Testing Timeline PSAT/NMSQT (October 2018) National Merit – Jr. Year PARCC Exam SAT/ACT: Reasoning Test (SAT March, May, June-Jr. Year, ACT Feb., April, June -Jr. Year) SAT Subject Exams (May or June-Jr./Sr. Year) Check the Counseling Website for updates!

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How to Stay Informed Check EBHS website regularly Check School Counseling website Ask your child to check school e-mail often Encourage your child to keep all counseling appointments Parent Access – Contact Paulette Barbato Pbarbato@ebnet.org if you do not have a password Twitter @EBHSprinc, @CounselingEB

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