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Freshman Parent Guidance Evening

Freshman Parent Guidance Evening. Fairfield Prep Guidance Department October 9 , 2014. Guidance Department Opening Remarks & Introductions. John Hanrahan – Dean of Guidance & College Advising - Juniors/Seniors Rick Hutchinson - Juniors/Seniors Suzanne Gorab – Juniors/Seniors

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Freshman Parent Guidance Evening

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  1. Freshman Parent Guidance Evening Fairfield Prep Guidance Department October 9, 2014

  2. Guidance DepartmentOpening Remarks & Introductions • John Hanrahan – Dean of Guidance & College Advising - Juniors/Seniors • Rick Hutchinson - Juniors/Seniors • Suzanne Gorab – Juniors/Seniors • Dina DeRosa- Freshmen/Sophomores A-K • Lynne Chesbro- Freshmen/Sophomores L-Z • Laura Silence – Full time intern

  3. CampusMinistry Elliott Gualtiere-Director of Campus Ministry Fr. Larry Ryan, S.J.-Chaplain Jon DeRosa-Director of Student Activities & Christian Service • Freshman Rally Day-Wednesday, October 15th • Required activity for all freshmen • 8:30 a.m. -12:00 p.m. • Casual dress – sneakers are a must! • Prayer, conversation and some fun (outdoor and gym games/activities) • Freshman Retreat-March 12th-March 13th

  4. Safe School Climate Promotion Plan • Concerns or referrals made to: • John Hanrahan-Dean of Guidance and College Advising • Jon DeRosa-Director of Student Activities & Christian Service • Guidance Counselors • Safe School Climate Plan

  5. Freshman Guidance Seminar • Guidance Seminars meet 1 day per every 7 day cycle. • Guidance seminar is scheduled for all 4 years. • It is a unique opportunity for students to interact with their counselor.

  6. Freshman Guidance Curriculum Series of transitional, academic & social topics \ • Transition to Prep • Time Management • Naviance • Study Skills • Exam Preparation • Learning Styles • Substance Abuse • Course Registration • Peer Interactions • Respect for Others

  7. Transition from Middle School to High School – Sample lesson • 3 Scenarios highlighting different transitional issues that freshmen may encounter. • Scenario #1: Tom is struggling academically and finding it difficult to get a grasp on his classes. He has always been a good student and now is finding it difficult to get above a C. • Scenario #2: Jason did not want to come to Prep. It was his parents decision. He is upset that he is losing touch with his middle school friends and wants to be back in school with them. Despite his desire to leave, his parents have made it clear that transferring is not an option. • Scenario #3: Mike tried out for the freshman football team and was devastated when he did not make it. He doesn’t know many students here and was hoping that by joining a team he would make new friends. Mike is shy and doesn’t always make friends easily.

  8. Sophomore Year • Topics specific to sophomore year: • PSAT SAT Subject Tests • Collegeboard.com Naviance • ACT Aspire Activities Resumes • File review for all sophomores

  9. Individual Counselor Meetings • Meetings are most productive when initiated by students • The IPAD has created an opportunity to form a closer connections with counselor • Meet to assess the situation • Contact teachers when necessary • Contact parents when necessary • Monitor progress • Make referral to academic support programs

  10. Academic Communication • Encourage students to check their Fairfield Prep e-mail account. • Monitor Black Board and NetClassroom • Communicate directly with teachers via email. • All teacher email addresses can be found in the Faculty Directory on the Prep website

  11. Student Responsibility • Learning requires an investment of time and effort by the student. • Encourage students to self-advocate. • Initiate teacher contact • Seek extra help • Take the initiative with counselors and schedule an appointment themselves • Encourage students to set goals for personal development. • Take an active role in their own development. • Responsible participants in the Prep community.

  12. Taking Initiative-Get Involved(Student Activities) • Explore interests and talents by getting involved in activities. • Provides a sense of connectedness to the school • Opportunity to meet other students • Helps to find their “niche” • CLUBS: • Diversity Clubs; Academic Clubs; Service Clubs; Intramural Program. • Meetings: Year-round; 45 min after school; 1 or 2 times a week • All are welcomed!

  13. Student Activities A list of the majority of clubs offered at Prep, but not all: • African American Cultural Club • Application Development Club • Art Club • Asian Student Association • ASPIRA • Book Club • Bowling Team • Business Club • Campus Ministry Board • Cardinal Key Society • Chess Club • Cycling Club • Debate Club and Team • Encords • Fantasy Sports Club • Fairfield Connection (Service) • Fencing Club • Political Awareness • Prep Players • Robotics Club • S.A.D.D. (Students Against Destructive Decisions) • Science Club • Science and Engineering Club • Soundings (Newspaper) • Spanish Honor Society • Squires • Stock Market Club • Trig*Star Club • Ultimate Frisbee Club • White Ribbon Club • French Honor Society • Graphic Design and Film • Hearthstone (Yearbook) • History Club • Intramurals • Irish Football and Cultural Club • Jazzuits • Jeopardy Club • Liturgical Music • Magic Club • Math Team • Media Club • Mock Trial • Model U.N. • Photography Club • Ping Pong Club

  14. Academic Center The Peer Tutor Program • Who: Juniors and Seniors in the National Honor Society • Where: The Academic Center • A201 (8:00AM-4:00PM) • When: Before school, during free periods, or after school • Why: In order to aid students who are struggling in particular subject areas • How: student initiates or may be referred by parent, teacher or counselor • Online Peer Tutor Form: • Prep website -Admissions Tab -SEED -Tutor Request form on the left hand side

  15. INTERN PROGRAM Fairfield University Psychology/Sociology Majors serve a semester internship at Prep The Interns • With the direction of the Coordinator, assess the student’s difficulties, help the student to develop goals, and coordinate with teachers, peer tutors and parents. • Regular meeting to provide support including: • study skills • organizational skills • time management skills • social skills

  16. Academic Enrichment Program • Goal: Provide students with a quiet space to complete homework • Participants: Mandatory for all student that fall under the required 2.0 GPA Academic Standard after each Quarter • (Academic Probation) • Where: Academic Center • When: During free periods • Moderators: Mrs. Alecia Thomas – Director of Diversity and Academic Support Services • Requirements: Attendance 3 times a week and Peer Tutor

  17. Junior Year College Planning • The college planning process is discussed throughout Junior year during Guidance seminars and in individual meetings with the College Counselors. • We stress students taking ownership in the process. • A proactive and optimistic approach will reduce the stress of college planning.

  18. Junior Year College Planning con’t Topics discussed throughout the year: • Academic performance • Standardized Testing Strategy (PSAT, SAT, ACT, SAT Subject Tests) • College Searching – Naviance • Factors in College Admission • Admission Glossary • Campus Visits • Interviews • Athletic Recruitment • Summer Recommendations

  19. Senior Year Group & Individual Meetings on College Application Strategies & Procedures • Where, when & how to apply • Discussion of all aspects of the college application • Essay, resume, recommendations, filing procedures • Senior Parent Evening

  20. Senior Year College Visitors • 150 colleges send admissions representatives to Prep for small group meetings with seniors • Decisions, Decisions • Review of acceptances • College Life Issues/Challenges • A look ahead at challenges

  21. Contact information Laura Silence Full-time Intern lsilence@fairfieldprep.org (203)254-4200 ext. 2437 Jonathan DeRosa Director of Student Activities and Christian Service jderosa@fairfieldprep.org (203)254-4200 ext. 2247 • Elliott Gualtiere • Director of Campus Ministryegualtiere@fairfieldprep.org • (203)254-4200 ext. 2255 • Alecia Thomas • Director of Diversity and • Student Support Services • athomas@fairfieldprep.org • (203) 254-4200 ext. 3377 John Hanrahan Juniors/Seniors jhanrahan@fairfieldprep.org (203)254-4200 ext. 2238 Rick Hutchinson Juniors/Seniors rhutchinson@fairfieldprep.org (203)254-4200 ext. 2502 Suzanne Gorab Juniors/Seniors sgorab@fairfieldprep.org (203)254-4200 ext. 2133 Dina DeRosa Freshmen/Sophomores A-K kderosa@fairfieldprep.org (203)254-4200 ext. 2758 Lynne Chesbro Freshmen/Sophomores L-Z lchesbro@fairfieldprep.org (203)254-4200 ext. 2513

  22. Questions?

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