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Making High School Count

Making High School Count. School Counseling Department October 29, 2012. Verona High School Counseling Department. Mrs. Kimberly Ferlauto Director of School Counseling (S-Z) Mrs. Allyson Carvell School Counselor (A-G) Ms. Colleen Green School Counselor (H-R) Mrs. Dana Lustig

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Making High School Count

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  1. Making High School Count School Counseling Department October 29, 2012

  2. Verona High School Counseling Department Mrs. Kimberly Ferlauto Director of School Counseling (S-Z) Mrs. Allyson Carvell School Counselor (A-G) Ms. Colleen Green School Counselor (H-R) Mrs. Dana Lustig Student Assistance Counselor District Anti-Bullying Coordinator Mrs. Diane Newman Administrative Assistant

  3. Agenda • Importance of values and goal exploration • Overview of activities to consider • Post-secondary options • 4-Year College or University • Community College • Career and Technical Institute • Military • Gap-Year

  4. Goals of Adolescence • Who are you? • Who do you want to be? • Where will you be in September 2016?

  5. The road ahead • Purpose of the four years of high school is your growth and development • Many opportunities for you to develop current interests and skills, and also try new things • Action now leads to greater self-awareness and ability to make good choices in the future

  6. What is important to you?

  7. Goals • “A goal without a plan is just a wish” • Short and long-term goals • Academic, physical, social, emotional • Reassess regularly

  8. Activities to consider • Sports • Arts • Band/Color Guard • Theater/Stage Crew • Clubs • Part-time job • Summer programs Why should students get involved?

  9. VHS Activities

  10. Service • We all want to make a difference • How can you make your school, community, family, world a better place? • What activities would you find meaningful?

  11. Leadership • Set a positive example • How can you be a leader? • Elected vs. initiated • Membership vs. active participation

  12. Post-Secondary Options • 4-Year College or University • Community College • Career and Technical Institute • Military • Gap-Year

  13. 4-Year College or University College Admissions Game We need eight volunteers to play

  14. Academic Plan • Plan on taking four years of each academic subject • English • History • Math • Science • World Language

  15. Strength of Curriculum • Colleges are looking for intellectually curious students who want to challenge themselves • Admission departments would like to know how you will perform in college-level courses • Honors and AP classes are the closest indicator

  16. Strength of Curriculum (con’t) • Consider taking Honors/AP classes in subject areas in which you excel • Work with your counselor to ensure you are enrolled in classes that are best suited for you

  17. Dual Enrollment • Enroll in college coursework while still at VHS • Earn college credit at a reduced rate • Courses are taught by VHS faculty • Credit for dual enrollment is widely accepted among private and public colleges • Admissions requirements reflect admissions standards at college

  18. Dual Enrollment (con’t) • Courses currently offered: • English IV College Prep (Seton Hall University) • AP Computer Science (NJIT) • Tomorrow’s Teachers (Fairleigh Dickinson University) We are actively adding to the number of courses currently offered!

  19. SAT/ACT • Standardized tests continue to be an important component of the application; however, they are only one piece of the puzzle • Certain schools do not require SAT/ACT • www.fairtest.org • Timelines • 10th – practice SAT/ACT Combo during school • 11th – PSAT in fall, SAT/ACT in spring • 12th – 2nd SAT/ACT in fall

  20. SAT/ACT (con’t) • The best way to prepare for SAT/ACT is through your current coursework • Read, read, read! • Take additional Math/English courses • SAT II • Subject test • More competitive schools require • May take throughout high school

  21. SAT/ACT (con’t) Attention Students with 504’s and IEP’s! • See your case manager and/or counselor this spring to initiate the accommodation process for standardized testing

  22. SAT/ACT (con’t) • Fee Waivers (SAT/ACT Testing and College Applications) • Financial assistance is available to low income families • Must meet USDA income guidelines • http://sat.collegeboard.org/SAT/public/pdf/sat-fee-waivers-guidelines-for-students.pdf

  23. Case Study: Private, Most Competitive, Division 1 College 1600 Seats in the Freshman Class of 2014 Recruited Athletes432 (27%) Legacies 151 (9%) State Residents117 (7%) Early Decision88 (6%) Developmental Donors62 (4%) Total850 (53%) Number of General Admissions seats = 750 Number of High Schools in the United States = 54, 000

  24. NCAA – 16 Core Courses • 4 years of English • 3 years of Math • 2 years of Science • 2 years of Social Science • 1 additional year of English, Math, or Science • 4 additional courses from any area above and World Language

  25. NCAA – GPA and SAT • Only core courses are included in the GPA calculation • Division I has a sliding scale • See http://eligibilitycenter.org • Division II has a minimum of a 2.0 GPA and a 820 on two sections of the SAT Consider attending NCAA presentation next fall

  26. Community Colleges • Prepares students for 4-year college or occupation • Articulation agreements • Diversity of course offerings • Much lower tuition than 4-year colleges • Flexible scheduling • Allows student to work full or part time • Close to home

  27. Special Program to Consider • NJ STARS (NJ Student Tuition Assistance Reward Scholarship) • Top 15% of graduating class is eligible • Student can attend community college for free • Transfer to a 4-year public NJ school and receive a $6,000-7,000 annual scholarship

  28. Career and Technical Training • Most programs are 2-years or less • Potential for competitive salary after graduation • Academic and technical training which are practical and adaptable • Training offered through community colleges and for-profit organizations

  29. Career and Technical Programs • Computer Programming • Construction • Graphic Design • Massage Therapy • Medical Administration • Welding • Nurse’s aid • Paralegal • Secretarial • Web Design • Electronic Technology • Aircraft Maintenance • Broadcasting • And many more!

  30. Military • Military Academies • Leadership • Athleticism • Grades • Enlistment • ASVAB – Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery • Physical fitness test • Boot camp (8 – 12 week training program) • ROTC (Reserve Officers Training Corps)

  31. Gap Year • 1-year of work, study and/or travel prior to enrolling in college • Time to immerse self in culture • Greater understanding of who one is • Clearer academic focus • Student may defer college acceptance or re-apply

  32. Student’s journey • 4 years till independence for many • How are you preparing academically, socially and emotionally for this transition? • Increased responsibility • Act “as if” Parents as “consultants” or “coaches”

  33. Resources • Teachers’ websites • Genesis portal for grades • Friday Folder • School Counseling website • Naviance • Interest inventories • Career exploration • College information and searches

  34. Summary • Invest time in developing a set of goals • Make the most of your opportunities • Work hard • Get involved • Ask for help

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