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Columbia High School Junior Parents Night Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2009 7:00 pm, CHS Auditorium

Program Agenda. Welcome ? Dr. Lovie Lilly, CHS PrincipalWhat You Need to Know ? Guidance StaffJUNIOR H.S.A. Representatives- Mary Washington Nieves

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Columbia High School Junior Parents Night Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2009 7:00 pm, CHS Auditorium

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    1. Columbia High School Junior Parents’ Night Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2009 7:00 pm, CHS Auditorium Welcome! We hope you leave here tonight feeling well-prepared to navigate JUNIOR YEAR

    2. Program Agenda Welcome – Dr. Lovie Lilly, CHS Principal What You Need to Know – Guidance Staff JUNIOR H.S.A. Representatives- Mary Washington Nieves & Mary Chris Brauchili Midnight Madness Representatives The Junior 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 3086 Student Assistance Counselor (11-12) Mrs. Judith Cohen jcohen@somsd.k12.nj.us ext 1043 Guidance Secretaries and Registrar Mrs. Carolyn Stickle cstickle@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. Graduation Requirements 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

    8. Post-High School Options 4-year College 2-year College Work Military Trade School Post-Graduate year Gap Year

    9. New State of Admissions Think outside the box Rutgers is not a safety! Financial plays Think 2-year option NJ Stars

    10. Factors Geography Desired Major Cost Likely outcome “Fit” Academic Social

    11. Test Options Look closely at the options for testing submissions for schools Differing options SAT/ACT SAT 2 AP Tests No Test

    12. College Admissions Standardized Testing Schedule for 2009-10 CHS CEEB Code: 310750 SAT I Reasoning Tests and SAT II Subject Tests Test date Registration Deadline Late Deadline October 10 September 9 Sept. 10 – 23 November 7 October 1 Oct 2 – 15 December 5 October 30 Oct. 31 – Nov. 12 January 23 December 15 Dec. 16 – 30 March 13 February 4 Feb. 5 – 18 May 1 March 25 March 26 – April 8 June 5 April 29 April 30 – May 13 ACT (American College Test) September 12 August 7 August 8 – 21 October 24 September 18 Sept. 19 – Oct. 2 December 12 November 6 Nov. 7-20 February 6 January 5 Jan. 6 – 15 April 10 March 5 March 6 – 19 June 12 May 7 May 8 - 21 *CHS is NOT an ACT test center. The nearest test centers are located at Montclair HS, James Caldwell HS & West Orange HS. Important Dates to Remember November 1 or 15 – Early Decision Application Deadline (for many colleges) September 28, October 26, November 5 & 6 – CHS closed; a GREAT time to visit colleges December 1 – Target date for getting completed application packets to counselors

    13. SAT vs. ACT

    14. SAT v. ACT

    15. What to do this year… Think Discuss Evaluate Calculate Visit Encourage Remind

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

    17. 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)

    18. SCHOLARSHIP RESOURCES Counseling Center News Parent Workplaces Naviance Houses of Worship Books Websites such as fastweb.com

    19. Counseling Center News Available once a week Published on Naviance Scholarship information College Visits Internal School deadlines Events

    20. Scholarships and Financial Aid

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