September 21, 2015

Part I- Here-Informational Part II-Breakout Rooms-Meet the counselors This ppt will be on guidance web site. BTSN- On October 1, 2015

Director of School Counseling: Brett Levine Counselors: Nancy O’Brien, Phyllis Levy, Sarah Mazak, & Brooke Mascia/ Gina Klemm Intern: Gretchen Conway Administrative Assistants: Carolyn White, and Clare McAloon

School Policies (attendance, grading, athletic eligibility) Communication Scheduling process for next year Testing College Planning timetable Upcoming Guidance Events Summer Plans Closing thoughts

Introduce themselves How to get in touch with them School resources Guidance contacts with 9 th Graders How to get in touch with them

The mission of the Madison School District Counseling Department is to encourage and prepare all students to be of upstanding character, perform at their highest academic level, and become responsible members of society.

Detailed descriptions of school policies can be found in the student handbook (given to students on the first day of school) and the curriculum guide (guidance web site)

 Possible loss of credit if you have 9 or 18 absences (half or full year course respectively).  Review attendance policy.  We work with students who have extenuating circumstances

Weighted 4.3 scale Honor/High Honor Roll National Honor Society Pass/Fail Report Card visible on the parent portal Comprehensive Progress on parent portal

 3 Sports seasons  For Fall/Winter sports AE is based on previous year’s credits. Earned 30 credits or more. (10th- 12th Grade)  All 9 th grade students automatically eligible  For Spring, eligibility is base on student’s first semester. (on pace to pass 30 credits for the year  Rarely ever a problem.  College Bound student-athlete. ◦ Read the NCAA Guide for the College Bound Student Athlete ◦ See me to make sure you’re on track

 Please sign up for guidance e-alerts by ◦ Going to Guidance Web Page ◦ Scrolling down below our picture ◦ Filling out the link.. “please click here to fill out a brief form to get guidance e-alerts” ◦ No password, username needed ◦ Important and different from other e-alerts.

 Course recommendation day (2/8/16)  Courses entered in the system (by end of Feb)  Course recommendation visible on portal (real time)  Scheduling Conferences (Later March)  Students receive their schedules (Early June)  Letter from me outlining

 Concerns about schedules or course recommendations should be addressed early on in the process with teachers, not in the Summer.  Our goal is to find the right balance  Override-must follow procedures. Watch for key dates.  AP courses, required to take and pay for exam  A note about AP Physics  Schedules are individually created  Summer work

 Want kids to be involved  Lots of clubs, activities etc.  Student/Principal Advisory (apply)  Information all over  Club/Activity fair next week

◦ 9 th Grade  Spring PARCC (When? Graduation implications)  Watch for communications ◦ 10th Grade  PSAT  Spring PARCC  SAT Subject exams

 9 th and 10 th grade: Parents welcome to attend evening programs  10 th Grade: Students get log on information to family connections. (On-Going)  10 th Grade Parent night (Winter)

 18 to University of Vermont  19 to Loyola University  20 to Scranton, Villanova, Northeastern  21 to Montclair State University  23 to Rutgers University  23 to CCM  28 to Fordham *

 3 to Cornell, Fairleigh Dickinson University, Moravian, NJIT, NYU, Scranton, Boston College, Quinnipiac, College of Charleston, University of Connecticut  4 to Lehigh, Villanova, Penn State, Rider, Rutgers  5 to Montclair State, University of Delaware  21 to CCM

Mon, Oct 26 Transition Tips for 9 th Grade Parents 5-6:30pm-Media Center Thurs, Dec 10 Financial Aid Night 7:00-9:00pm – Auditorium Tues, Dec 15 Topic: Understanding PSAT Results 5:00-6:30pm – Media Center Weds, Feb 17 Topic – College Admissions for First Timers 5:00-6:30pm- Media Center or G53 Tues, Mar 15 Understanding Family Connection 5:00-6:30pm – Media Center

 Summer enrichment programs=college acceptances=myth (some exceptions)  Summer assignments..know them…being reviewed.  If you are doing any sort of summer school for credit or advancement, check with us first. Must have permission

 Announcements on web site  Digital footprint  Selective service at age 18  Keep us in the loop

Last NameCounselor Room A – Dav Ms. Nancy O’BrienCafeteria De – KzMrs. Phyllis Levy Media Center L-PEMs. Sarah MazakG-53 Pi-ReBrett LevineAuditorium Ri-ZZ Ms. Brooke Mascia/Gina Klemm Auditorium