Columbia High School Freshman Transition Night Wednesday, April 28, 2010 7:00 pm, CHS Auditorium

1. Columbia High SchoolFreshman Transition NightWednesday, April 28, 20107:00 pm, CHS Auditorium Welcome! We hope you leave here tonight feeling well-prepared to navigate SOPHOMORE YEAR.

2. Program Agenda Welcome The Class of 2013 � A look back at freshman year What Do We Mean by TRANSITION 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 Notes and Things to Remember: Notes and Things to Remember:

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 (11-12) Mrs. Judith Cohen jcohen@somsd.k12.nj.us ext 1043 Mr. Phillip Lester plester@somsd.k12.nj.us ext 1044 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 * 10th grade Dean of Students: Craig Rynar ext. 1126 Notes and Things to Remember: Notes and Things to Remember:

4. The Class of 2013 We have had a GREAT year! We have come so far since middle school. Success is measured in many ways! We want to congratulate you and your children on a job well done. We look to the future with optimism. Notes and Things to Remember: Notes and Things to Remember:

5. Things to keep in mind as you tackle the �last mile� of 9th grade. Grades � transcript: quarter vs. final grades End of year course exams You can still pass this class! Don�t give up��it ain�t over �til it�s over,� and then it�s still NOT OVER! Summer School 2010 Registration begins MAY 12, 2010 Promotion vs. Repeating 30 credit threshold What is a 9R? Notes and Things to Remember: Notes and Things to Remember:

6. The Truth About Sophomore Year New Expectations CHS values organization, study skills, and a thirst for success! You are NOT a freshman anymore! Behave like a young-adult. Ask for help when you need it� there is no shame in Self-Advocacy It�s not your parents job to �Get it Right!� You determine your own future. Learn How to Play School before it is too LATE!!! New Experiences You are an upperclassmen � what does this mean? You set the pace; You set the tone. Academics become more rigorous and diverse. You have a choice. Educating is about more than what happens in the classroom Notes and Things to Remember: Notes and Things to Remember:

7. Naviance Notes and Things to Remember: Notes and Things to Remember:

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10. 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/DE 1 Year Fine Arts Includes Music or Art 1 Year Practical Arts Includes TV Production, Business, and Industrial Arts Notes and Things to Remember: Notes and Things to Remember:

11. Counselor Meetings-10th Grade Will begin in December/January Group meetings Get to know the counselor Counselor�s role in the school process Notes and Things to Remember: Notes and Things to Remember:

12. Post-High School Options 4-year College 2-year College Work Military Trade School Post-Graduate Year Gap Year Notes and Things to Remember: Notes and Things to Remember:

13. New State of Admissions Think outside the box Rutgers is not a safety! Financial plays Think 2-year option Notes and Things to Remember: Notes and Things to Remember:

14. Sophomore Year Testing PSAT October 2010 Not a mandate If taken, great ! If not taken, no harm is done Notes and Things to Remember: Notes and Things to Remember:

15. Sophomore Year Testing SAT 2 Subject Area Test Some take it in physics in the sophomore year More competitive colleges will require the test Play to student strengths Notes and Things to Remember: Notes and Things to Remember:

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

17. SCHOLARSHIP RESOURCES Counseling Center News Parent Workplaces Naviance Houses of Worship Books Websites such as fastweb.com Notes and Things to Remember: Notes and Things to Remember:

18. Counseling Center News Available once a week in paper, via email, via Naviance and on our website. Scholarship information College Visits Internal School deadlines Events Notes and Things to Remember: Notes and Things to Remember:

19. We look forward to your sophomore year at Columbia High School.