Henry Hudson H.S. Planning Night 8 , 9,10 and 11 th Grade

1. Henry Hudson H.S.Planning Night8, 9,10 and 11th Grade Mrs. Lenore Kingsmore, Principal Ms. Tammy Mulvaney, School Counselor Mrs. Karen Tay, LDTC January 28,2016

2. Agenda • Transition from middle school to high school • High school graduation requirements • Preparing for college

3. Junior High vs. High School • New opportunities for credit-bearing classes, clubs, music, art, and sports. • More independence and choice (with privilege comes responsibility) • Organization and time management • Greater academic and behavioral expectations • Consequences for behavior in high school • Start building your high school transcript

4. What you can do… • Talk daily to your child about school • Encourage your child to get involved • Expect and demand accountability • Speak with the counselor on a regular basis

5. GPA-What is it and why is it important? A Grade Point Average (GPA) is a number representing the average value of the accumulated final grades earned in courses over time. What would the calculation look like? What is weighting of classes?

6. Sally Student takes 8 classes in 9th grade. At the end of the year, her GPA is calculated in the following manner: English I Honors 92 + 5 x 5 credits = 485 quality pts. Biology Honors 90 + 5 x 6 credits = 570 quality pts. PE 95 x 3.75 credits = 356.25 quality pts. Family Life 93 x 1.25 credits = 116.25 quality pts. Spanish II 86 x 5 credits = 430 quality pts. Geometry 88 x 5 credits = 440 quality pts. World Hist. Honors 97+ 5 x 5 credits= 510 quality pts. Band I 98 x 5 credits = 490 quality pts. ***Honors/BCC courses are worth the additional five points in the weighted GPA. ***Advanced Placement courses are worth an additional ten points in the weighted GPA.

7. How is it calculated? Add up all the quality points and divide by the number of credits taken by Sally: 3397.5 quality points = 94. 375 36 credits Sally Student’s GPA in 9th grade is a 94. 375

8. Graduation Requirements • English 20 credits • Math 15 credits • Science 15 credits • Social Studies 15 credits • Physical Education/Health 5 credits per year • Foreign Language 5 credits • 21st Century Life Skills 5 credits • Visual/Performing Arts 5 credits • Financial Literacy 2.5 credits

9. Grade 9,10 & 11 Assessments: Requirement for Graduation The redesigned PSAT/NMSQT was first administered to students in October 2015. As such, the previously issued threshold score of 40 in reading and mathematics is no longer applicable for certain students. More specifically, for those students who took the redesigned PSAT/NMSQT in October 2015, and for those students who will take the redesigned PSAT/NMSQT in future administrations,a 22 on reading and a 22 on mathematics will satisfy their assessment graduation requirement. The updated chart below details how students can satisfy their assessment graduation requirement. Note: * SAT taken prior to March 2016; ** PSAT taken prior to October 2015; ***PSAT taken after October 2015. The College Board will establish new ‘threshold scores’ in May 2016 for the new SAT.

10. Credits • Sophomore (30 credits) • Junior (60 credits) • Senior (95 credits) • 125 Credits required for graduation

11. NHS Criteria • Students are invited to apply at the close of third quarter sophomore and junior year • Must have a 94 GPA • May not have a final grade lower than “85” in his/her year of candidacy • Needs at least 15 hours of out-of-school community service • NHS is a privilege, not a right

12. Honors Criteria • All students are eligible-form provided to teachers for placement • Final Average Requirements • Teacher Recommendation • State Assessment Results • Administrative Review • AP Potential/PSAT scores

13. Special Programs • Arts High School • AP Program • BCC Fast Start • BCC Dual Enrollment • BCC Early Bird • On-line classes • MCVSD programs

14. Important Procedural Information • High school course selection begins in February. • Students in grades 8-11 learned about course selection last week in their PE classes. • Postcards were mailed home with appointment times for parents/students. • Choose courses wisely. • Most students carry 40 credits.

15. Athletic Eligibility • 9th graders must have 30 credits to participate:  New requirement from State of New Jersey • 10th graders need 15 from previous semester  • 35 credits fail one = 30 credits eligible • 35 credits fail two = 25 credits not eligible • 40 credits fail two = 30 credits not eligible,  HH rules; student cannot fail two subjects and participate in any sport or extracurricular activity

16. Student-Athletes • Sign up with the NCAA Clearinghouse if you are an athlete and plan to play intercollegiate sports either Division I or II • In order to sign up for the NCAA, you must register online at www.eligibilitycenter.org • Research your choices and contact coaches • Prepare films of you playing the sport and be prepared to travel to “showcase” events

17. College Acceptances Are Based Upon… • Course rigor • High-level mathematics, science, & world language • Honors and AP courses • SAT/ACT Scores • GPA (We no longer Rank our students) • Recommendations • Extracurricular activities/Community Service • Essay/Personal Statement

18. Get Good Grades • Do your homework • Take your studies seriously • Go for extra help • Talk to your teachers • Talk to your counselors • Talk to your parents • Reach out!

19. Get Involved • Sports (Soccer, Cross Country, Field Hockey, Tennis, Football, Wrestling, Basketball, Bowling, Chess, Cheerleading, Indoor Track, Baseball, Volleyball and Softball) • Clubs/Other (Art Club,Book Club, Echo, Gay-Straight Alliance, Health Careers, Key Club, NHS, Science Club, SkillsUSA, International Club, Student Council, Tech/Robotics Club, SADD/SOS, Yearbook, A Cappella Choir, Marching Band, Pit Band, Jazz Band, Pep Band, Admiral Players, FCA)

20. Action Plan • Get to know your counselor. Discuss your college plans and make sure you’re enrolled in challenging classes that will help prepare you for college. • Get involved with extracurricular activities. • Use college search software to find out what courses are required by any college or university that you may be interested in attending. • Go to college fairs(Brookdale hosts fairs in fall and spring). • Talk to older siblings/cousins/friends who may be in college. Visit them on campus and get a feel for what you like/don’t like about that particular school. • Take virtual campus tours; demonstrate interest in the school

21. ACTION PLAN CONT’D • . • Prepare for and take the PSAT. All 10th and 11th graders are administered the PSAT at the BOE expense. • Take the SAT multiple times beginning in the spring of junior year. • Use summers to make yourself marketable (take a Brookdale course). • Attend summer programs at colleges/universities if possible. • Think realistically about college costs and discuss what is affordable. • Start learning about financial aid and what is an acceptable amount of debt to incur.

22. Web Sites To Explore • www.hhrs.us • Naviance • www.collegeboard.com • www.fasfa.ed.gov • www.state.nj.us/education/parents • www.commonapp.org • njcccs.org/ • www.meritaid.com/ • www.fastweb.com

23. Avoid These Mistakes • “This year doesn’t count. I can always get back on track.” • “I’m picking this class because my friend is taking it” • “One assignment won’t make a difference.” • “Planners aren’t cool.” • “The teacher didn’t tell me…” • “It’s too embarrassing to ask questions.” • “After school help cuts into my social time.” • “There is a situation at school that’s making me uncomfortable. I’ll tell my friend about it, but if I tell my counselor, it’s tattling.” • “I don’t need much sleep.” • “I have to work so I can’t get involved at school.”

24. QUESTIONS?