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Sophomore Parent Night

Sophomore Parent Night. Our Mission… The mission of the Madison High School guidance department is to encourage and prepare all students to perform at their highest academic level and become responsible members of society.

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Sophomore Parent Night

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  1. Sophomore Parent Night Our Mission… The mission of the Madison High School guidance department is to encourage and prepare all students to perform at their highest academic level and become responsible members of society. The department focuses on making the guidance center an open, friendly, and welcoming place. We partner with students, parents/guardians and the school community to provide a support system that meets the varied needs of students and is consistent with district goals. Brett Levine, Director of Guidance Phyllis Levy, Counselor Lauren D’Zio, Counseling Intern

  2. In response to district objectives to increase communications Provide a road map for the next 15 months Tonight’s Program • 60-75 minutes • Powerpoint on the website

  3. Guidance Update (BL) Upcoming Guidance Events (BL) Scheduling / New Course Update (BL) Testing Timetable (11th Grade) (PL) Honor Society Criteria (PL) College Planning Timetable (PL) Family Connections (LD) 11th Grade Enrichment Opportunities (BL) Miscellaneous News (BL) Q & A Agenda

  4. RPI, TCNJ, U of Illinois, Susquehanna (3) Montclair State (4) University of Delaware (4) Rutgers (11) CCM (28) Where the class of 2008 matriculated Also: Harvey Mudd, Cornell, Columbia, NYU, Navy, Bucknell, UVA, Johns Hopkins, Marines, and James Madison

  5. UVM, Hofstra, Quinnipiac (13) U Maryland, URI, U of Scranton (14) U Mass, CNJ, (16) Towson (18) Penn State, Lehigh (19) U Delaware, Monmouth (21) Rutgers-NB (27) Where the class of 2009 is applying

  6. College Tours: Rhode Island (JG); CRUSSH(SM), Vermont (PL), Penn State (NOB and BL) College Visits: U of Scranton, Keystone, Hartwick, SUNY Oneonta, Attended various workshops: NACAC; NJACAC. Professional Development – A Sample

  7. Understanding FC (March 17) Early College Awareness (March 26) College info night for students w/ disabilities (March 31) Admissions Panel (April 16) NACAC College Fair (April 29, April 30) Upcoming Guidance Events

  8. October-CCM College Fair (10/4) November-College Admissions 1st Timers December-College Athletic Information Night December-Understanding PSAT Scores January-Financial Aid Night February-Junior Parent Night April: College Information Night for students with Disabilities April: College Admissions Panel Tentative Guidance Events 2009-2010

  9. Course recommendation day Recommendations are fluid Scheduling Conferences held with each student Letter in May announcing when schedules will be distributed. Override/Reverse Override Procedures 5 core classes=25-26 credits Counselors are available over the summer Middle College for HN ENG 11& HN PHYSICS Scheduling/New Course Update

  10. (New) Course Highlights SAT& College Readiness Workshop Yearbook CAD, CAD II, Architecture AP Environmental Science, Environmental Science, Forensics • Social Studies Electives • AP English Language, Science Fiction • Dance • Leadership - PGC • VHS Courses • Chinese

  11. SAT Subject Exams (May or June- Honors Chemistry) PSAT (October 2009) Practice SAT (January 2010) HSPA Exam (March-Jr. Year) SAT: Reasoning Test (March, May, June-Jr Year) Testing Timeline – Spring 10th Grade- 11th grade • ACT w/ writing • SAT Subject Exams (May or June-Jr. Year) • AP Exams (May)

  12. Invitations to apply in the early fall. Scholarship is the first criteria a 3.75 GPA will warrant an invitation to join at the end of their sophomore year or the end of the junior year. They will apply for membership and the application will be reviewed by the selection committee, an application includes: Teacher recommendations 2 service recommendations A student letter to the committee addressing character, leadership and dedication to service Induction in November Honor Society Criteria

  13. Summer / Fall Visit Colleges: Get a feel (Summer/Fall) Meet with College representatives in Guidance (Fall) Attend local receptions (Fall) Attend Drew College Fair (Summer) Attend CCM College Fair (Fall) Spring Register with NCAA Eligibility Center Complete Junior survey/ parent brag sheet NACAC College Fair Junior Conference Visit Colleges Junior Parent Night Evening College Admissions Panel Secure teacher recommendations Throughout the Year Watch out for Guidance Events Stay focused on grades Junior Year Timetable

  14. Family Connections Demonstration

  15. Governor’s School New Jersey Scholars Program Boys/Girls State Tomorrow 25 Summer Enrichment Opportunities – 11th grade

  16. Summer Plans Summer assignments Getting Engaged Watch out for scams 9th Grade Orientation Test Prep Sign up for Guidance E-mails We are here to help. Customer service. Miscellaneous

  17. QUESTIONS?

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