1. Welcome to James Caldwell High School: “A Place of Possibilities”

2. College Planning for Juniors There are steps you can take now to prepare for the college application process.

3. JCHS Guidance Dept. Lisa Blackman, Supervisor of Guidance Lisa Blackman, Supervisor of Guidance Frank Lattoz, Guidance Counselor Frank Lattoz, Guidance Counselor Lacey Rivlin, Guidance Counselor Lacey Rivlin, Guidance Counselor Brianna Watts, Freshmen Guidance Counselor Brianna Watts, Freshmen Guidance Counselor

4. Current Graduation Requirements 1 year of a Fine Art 3 years of Social Studies 3 years of Mathematics 3 years of Science 1 year of a World Language 4 years of English 1 year of a Practical Art 4 years of Health/ Physical Education 1/2 year of Personal Finance & Literacy or Economics

5. The Transcript A student’s transcript is reflective of the strength of the academic program of the school. A student’s transcript is reflective of the strength of the academic program of the school. The student’s transcript is reflective of a student’s complete (9-12) profile. The student’s transcript is reflective of a student’s complete (9-12) profile. The student’s transcript reflects his/her 6 Semester Grade Point Average (GPA) The student’s transcript reflects his/her 6 Semester Grade Point Average (GPA)

6. The Activity Sheet Quality rather than quantity Quality rather than quantity Organize activities by subtopic Organize activities by subtopic clubs clubs athletics athletics community service community service summer programs/travel summer programs/travel honors/awards honors/awards employment employment Highlight positions of leadership Highlight positions of leadership Use the Resume Builder in Naviance Use the Resume Builder in Naviance

7. The Activity Sheet

8. Standardized Testing SAT Reasoning Test – Newly designed beginning in March SAT Reasoning Test – Newly designed beginning in March ACT ACT SAT Subject Tests SAT Subject Tests When and how often to take the tests When and how often to take the tests www.collegeboard.com www.collegeboard.com www.act.org www.act.org

9. Two Year & Four Year Colleges Associate Degree AA Certificate Program Trade/Specialized School Bachelor’s Degree BA/BS

10. The Search Naviance/Family Connection Naviance/Family Connection College websites College websites College representatives visit JCHS College representatives visit JCHS Talk to everyone! Talk to everyone! Visit colleges Visit colleges Develop a list of 5-8 schools Develop a list of 5-8 schools See your counselor ! See your counselor !

12. W e l c o m e t o F a m il y C o n n e c ti o n Ni ce to see yo u aga in! Ple ase log in. e - m ai l p as s w o r d r e m e m b er m e f o r g o y o u r p as s w o r d ? n e e d a d di ti o n al h el p ?f o r g o y o u r p as s w o r d ? n e d a d di ti o n al h el p ? ar e y o u n e w h er e ? I' m a gu est I n e d t o re gi st er J a m e s C al d w el l H i g h S c h W e st vi ll e A v e W e st C al d w el l N J 0 7 0 0 6 - 7 4 9 8 p: (9 7 3) 2 2 8 - 6 9 8 1 http://connection.naviance.com/jameschs

14. 11 th Grade Research and visit colleges Take advantage of college rep visits at JCHS Take the SAT or ACT in the Spring Counselor Meeting to develop 12 th grade schedule and discuss college plans

15. Summer before 12 th Grade Visit college websites for applications, financial aid, deadlines and to schedule a campus visit Early Decision, Early Action, Restricted Early Action, Priority, Regular Decision, or Rolling Register for Fall SAT or ACT if needed Begin college applications and essays as soon as possible!!

16. QUESTIONS Don’t Stress! Your counselors are here to help you!

17. James Caldwell High School: “A Place of Possibilities”