1. Underclassmen Parent Night October 2015 Point Pleasant Beach Highddlesex High School

2. REMIND101

3. Guidance Website 3

4. Stay Up to Date See Teacher Websites

5. Track Student Grades

6. Communication

7. 9 th Grade Focus on Academics Develop interests and passions (joining clubs/activities/ sports) Hone time management skills Explore Careers

8. 10 th Grade Continue to focus on Academics Focus on favorite subjects, passions and interests Self Exploration Select challenging courses for Junior year of study Seek out summer programs, internships and job shadowing Explore college options

9. Graduation Requirements 4 English 4 English I, II, II & IV I, II, II & IV 3 Social Studies 3 Social Studies World History World History US History I US History I US History II US History II 3 Math 3 Math Algebra I Algebra I Geometry Geometry Math III Math III 3 Science 3 Science Biology Biology Chemistry Chemistry Science III Science III 1 World Language 1 World Language 2 Arts 2 Arts Practical Art Practical Art Visual or Performing Art Visual or Performing Art 4 PE/ Health 4 PE/ Health I, II, III & IV I, II, III & IV Successfully Pass PARCC or alternative assessments Successfully Pass PARCC or alternative assessments NJ Biology Competency Test (NJBCT) NJ Biology Competency Test (NJBCT) Financial Literacy Financial Literacy New for class of 2014:  Personal & Financial Literacy

10. Credits Grade 1030 Credits Grade 1160 Credits Grade 1290 Credits Graduation120 Credits

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

12. Learning Styles

13. Activities & Clubs Peer Leaders Class Officers Musical Players Key Club Book Club Fall Drama/Spring Musical

14. 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.

15. 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 most other online courses

17. Resume Keep track of: Awards Activities Experiences

18. 11 th Grade Focus on school Utilize time management skills Cultivate relationships with faculty and coaches Use ASVAB results to explore careers PSAT - Registration in October SAT Preparation- In class Take SAT in spring session Small group college/ post secondary planning discussions Visit colleges – breaks are great opportunities Familiarize self and family with admissions process Seek out summer programs, internships and job shadowing

19. 12 th 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

20. 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

21. How can I use it? Career 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

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

23. Home Page

24. 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

25. Colleges …

26. Career … 8 th grade – electives for hs based on interests 10 th 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.

27. About Me … 9 th 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.

28. My Planner …

29. Questions?????