Columbia High School Guidance Department SOPHOMORE PARENT NIGHT October 20, 2010, 7 pm, CHS Auditorium Welcome to 10th G

1. Let’s work together to promote success, self-advocacy, and a positive experience for all. Columbia High SchoolGuidance DepartmentSOPHOMORE PARENT NIGHTOctober 20, 2010, 7 pm, CHS AuditoriumWelcome to 10th Grade!

2. Program Agenda Welcome – Dr. Lovie Lilly, CHS Principal 10th Grade Asst. Principal – Mrs. Faye Lewis Program Outline – Dr. Jennifer Giordano, D.O.G. What You Need to Know – Guidance Staff Sophomore H.S.A. Representatives- Betsy Niggli & JoAnn Cobbs Midnight Madness Representatives The Sophomore Year – Graduation Progress Counselor Communication – Keeping-up by keeping in touch. Post-High School Planning Student Athletes – Playing sports in college & the NCAA Clearinghouse Financing the Future – Financial Aid and Scholarship Opportunities

3. CHS Counseling Department Contact Information Dr. Jennifer Giordano jgiordan@somsd.k12.nj.us ext 1030 Guidance Counselors (10-12) Mrs. Nancy Tenenbaum ntenenba@somsd.k12.nj.us ext 1036 Mr. David Frick dfrick@somsd.k12.nj.us ext 1037 Mr. William Seaman wseaman@somsd.k12.nj.us ext 1038 Mr. Sam Maietta smaietta@somsd.k12.nj.us ext 1039 Ms. Patricia Nazaire pnazaire@somsd.k12.nj.us ext 1040 Ms. Deb Conway dconway@somsd.k12.nj.us ext 1041 Mrs. Marcia Hicks mhicks@somsd.k12.nj.us 973-378-2086 Student Assistance Counselor (9-10) Mr. Phillip Lester plester@somsd.k12.nj.us ext 1044 Guidance Secretaries and Registrar Mrs. Cheryl Hernandez chernand@somsd.k12.nj.us ext 1030 Ms. Amy Singer asinger@somsd.k12.nj.us ext 1031 Mrs. Sheila Bellini sbellini@somsd.k12.nj.us ext 1032

4. Naviance

7. 4 Years of English 3 Years of Math 3 Years of Science World History US History 1 US History 2 1 Year World Language 4 Years PE & Health 1 Year Fine Arts Includes Music or Art 1 Year Practical Arts Includes TV Production, Business, and Industrial Arts Graduation Requirements

8. Counselor Mtgs. – 10th Grade Will begin in December/January Group Meetings Get to know your NEW counselor Counselor’s Role – what to expect? Parent Involvement - the fine line between hovering and holding accountable! Collaboration – how we can work together.

9. It’s NOT all about the GPA Academic Excellence (A’s & B’s…what about C’s?) Diversified Course Program Assorted Extra-Curricular Activities Discipline/Suspension History Community Service Culture/Ethnicity Legacy/Contributor The ESSAY

10. What to do this year… Think… about your interests and strengths as a student and an individual. Discuss… EVERYTHING, but especially these thoughts and how they impact your post-secondary plans. Surf… Naviance and CollegeBoard.com for information on colleges of interest. Visit… it is never too early to start the process. Use your vacation time wisely! Encourage… the exploration of ideas. Nothing should be excluded from your list of possibilities. Begin with a broad approach and narrow it down from there.

11. Factors Geography Desired Major Cost – Start to plan and discuss NOW. Don’t wait until senior year to determine your budget. Likely outcome – Safety/Target/Reach “Fit”… Everyone is going somewhere. Where do you want to be for 4 years? Academic Social

12. PSAT Offered last week Not a mandate If not taken, no harm done Excellent exposure to standardized test format Request of accommodations – Mr. Matt Endlich, Testing Coordinator, ext. 1021 Sophomore Year Testing

13. Sophomore Year Testing (con’t) SAT 2 Subject Area Test Some take Biology or Physics in the sophomore year More competitive colleges require the test Play to the student’s strength

14. College Admissions Standardized Testing Schedule for 2010-11CHS CEEB Code: 310750 SAT I Reasoning Tests and SAT II Subject Tests Test date Registration Deadline Late Deadline October 9 September 10 Sept. 24 November 6 October 8 Oct 22 December 4 November 5 Nov 19 January 22 December 23 Jan 7 March 12 February 11 Feb 25 May 7 April 8 April 22 June 4 May 6 May 20 ACT (American College Test) October 23 September 17 Oct. 1 December 11 November 5 Nov 19 February 12 January 7 Jan. 21 April 9 March 4 March 18 June 11 May 6 May 20 *CHS is NOT an ACT test center. The nearest test centers are located at Montclair HS, James Caldwell HS & West Orange HS.

15. SAT vs. ACT

16. SAT v. ACT

17. Student Athletes Register with the NCAA Clearinghouse www.ncaaclearinghouse.net Submit transcript request to counselor Send test scores direct to NCAA

18. NCAA Core-Course Requirements Division I 16 Core Courses 4 years English 3 years math (Algebra I or higher) 2 years natural/physical science (1 year of lab if offered by high school) 1 year additional English, math or natural/physical science 2 years social science 4 years additional courses (from any area above, foreign language or religion/philosophy) Division II 14 Core Courses 3 years English 2 years math (Algebra I or higher) 2 years natural/physical science ( 1 year of lab if offered by high school) 2 years additional English, math or natural/physical science 3 years 2013 and after 2 years social science 3 years additional courses (from any area above, foreign language or religion/philosophy)

19. SCHOLARSHIP RESOURCES Counseling Center News Principal’s Weekly Bulletin HSA Newsletter Parent Workplaces Naviance - scholarship clearinghouse Houses of Worship Books Websites such as fastweb.com Call the College’s Financial Aid Office Institutional loans/grants

20. Counseling Center News Circulated Weekly Published on Naviance, the Guidance Dept. website, & in hard copy. Provides Scholarship information Schedule of College Rep. Visits – seniors ONLY. Internal School deadlines Events

21. Scholarships and Financial Aid