Making High School CountSchool Counseling Department October 29, 2012

Mrs. Kimberly Ferlauto Director of School Counseling (S-Z)

Mrs. Allyson CarvellSchool Counselor (A-G)

Ms. Colleen GreenSchool Counselor (H-R)

Mrs. Dana LustigStudent Assistance Counselor District Anti-Bullying Coordinator

Mrs. Diane NewmanAdministrative Assistant

Verona High School Counseling Department

2Agenda Importance of values and goal explorationOverview of activities to considerPost-secondary options4-Year College or UniversityCommunity CollegeCareer and Technical InstituteMilitaryGap-Year

Goals of AdolescenceWho are you?

Who do you want to be?

Where will you be in September 2016?

Hard work. Examples changing friendships. Crisis syn parents boyfriends/girlfriends, etc 4The road aheadPurpose of the four years of high school is your growth and developmentMany opportunities for you to develop current interests and skills, and also try new thingsAction now leads to greater self-awareness and ability to make good choices in the future

Make the most of the opportunities presented 5What is important to you?HonestyFamilyEmpathyCreativityLoveResponsibilityLeadershipEnthusiasmFriendsSportsRespectVolunteerismKnowledgeSuccessClubsIndependenceReliabilityHopeSelf inventory. Through goals are created6GoalsA goal without a plan is just a wishShort and long-term goalsAcademic, physical, social, emotional Reassess regularly

Reassess regularly. Naviance7Activities to considerSportsArtsBand/Color GuardTheater/Stage CrewClubsPart-time jobSummer programs

Why should students get involved?At service section, have specific students speak. Rachel B? Learn about self, learn about others. Likes/dislikes. Challenges growth. Places to find info. What do you think participation in an activity could do for you? Clubs on website8VHS Activities

ServiceWe all want to make a differenceHow can you make your school, community, family, world a better place?What activities would you find meaningful?

We can make a difference. Volunteer opportunities. Shelter animals, Joanna Eliasof10LeadershipSet a positive exampleHow can you be a leader?Elected vs. initiated Membership vs. active participation

Phil vetrano verona superfan, allison sprong volunteer kids parents with terminal illnesses. How started organization, what has it done for her (band)11Post-Secondary Options4-Year College or UniversityCommunity CollegeCareer and Technical InstituteMilitaryGap-Year

4-Year College or UniversityCollege Admissions Game

We need eight volunteers to playWhat did you learn from this activity?13Academic Plan Plan on taking four years of each academic subjectEnglishHistoryMathScienceWorld Language

WL may be the exception Competition is (GR)It is important to get help early as many high school classes are cumulative

14Strength of Curriculum Colleges are looking for intellectually curious students who want to challenge themselvesAdmission departments would like to know how you will perform in college-level coursesHonors and AP classes are the closest indicatorSurvey of college admission officers. Balance not right for every student. One honors class b to c in CP class 15Strength of Curriculum (cont)Consider taking Honors/AP classes in subject areas in which you excelWork with your counselor to ensure you are enrolled in classes that are best suited for youDual EnrollmentEnroll in college coursework while still at VHSEarn college credit at a reduced rateCourses are taught by VHS facultyCredit for dual enrollment is widely accepted among private and public collegesAdmissions requirements reflect admissions standards at college

Dual Enrollment (cont)Courses currently offered:English IV College Prep (Seton Hall University)AP Computer Science (NJIT)Tomorrows Teachers (Fairleigh Dickinson University)

We are actively adding to the number of courses currently offered!SAT/ACTStandardized tests continue to be an important component of the application; however, they are only one piece of the puzzleCertain schools do not require SAT/ACTwww.fairtest.orgTimelines10th practice SAT/ACT Combo during school11th PSAT in fall, SAT/ACT in spring12th 2nd SAT/ACT in fall SAT/ACT (cont)The best way to prepare for SAT/ACT is through your current courseworkRead, read, read!Take additional Math/English coursesSAT IISubject testMore competitive schools requireMay take throughout high school

SAT/ACT (cont)Attention Students with 504s and IEPs!

See your case manager and/or counselor this spring to initiate the accommodation process for standardized testingSAT/ACT (cont)Fee Waivers (SAT/ACT Testing and College Applications)Financial assistance is available to low income familiesMust meet USDA income guidelineshttp://sat.collegeboard.org/SAT/public/pdf/sat-fee-waivers-guidelines-for-students.pdf

Case Study: Private, Most Competitive, Division 1 CollegeRecruited Athletes 432 (27%)Legacies 151 (9%)State Residents 117 (7%)Early Decision 88 (6%)Developmental Donors 62 (4%)Total 850 (53%)1600 Seats in the Freshman Class of 2014 Number of High Schools in the United States = 54, 000Number of General Admissions seats = 750International, 50 states, oboe player, squash, quilt, crafting classes not accepting students. Winning the lottery. 750. 8 ivy league 3500 colleges and universities

23NCAA 16 Core Courses4 years of English3 years of Math2 years of Science2 years of Social Science1 additional year of English, Math, or Science4 additional courses from any area above and World Language

NCAA GPA and SAT Only core courses are included in the GPA calculationDivision I has a sliding scaleSee http://eligibilitycenter.orgDivision II has a minimum of a 2.0 GPA and a 820 on two sections of the SAT

Consider attending NCAA presentation next fall820 2.5 GPA 2.0 GPA 101025Community CollegesPrepares students for 4-year college or occupationArticulation agreementsDiversity of course offeringsMuch lower tuition than 4-year collegesFlexible schedulingAllows student to work full or part timeClose to home

Weekend, evening classesMorris, Bergen, Essex?Certificate programs that lead to degree26Special Program to ConsiderNJ STARS (NJ Student Tuition Assistance Reward Scholarship)Top 15% of graduating class is eligibleStudent can attend community college for freeTransfer to a 4-year public NJ school and receive a $6,000-7,000 annual scholarship

Family of 4 - $41,34827Career and Technical TrainingMost programs are 2-years or lessPotential for competitive salary after graduationAcademic and technical training which are practical and adaptableTraining offered through community colleges and for-profit organizations

Auto tech manual high (college reading level). Apprenticeship 28Career and Technical ProgramsComputer ProgrammingConstruction Graphic DesignMassage TherapyMedical AdministrationWeldingNurses aid ParalegalSecretarialWeb DesignElectronic TechnologyAircraft MaintenanceBroadcastingAnd many more!Military Military AcademiesLeadershipAthleticismGrades EnlistmentASVAB Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery Physical fitness testBoot camp (8 12 week training program)ROTC (Reserve Officers Training Corps)

Gi bill, ROTC programs, enWest point, Air force academy, navel academy, coast guard, merchant marines ASVAB is also a career interest inventory. Better do on test - more options. 30Gap Year1-year of work, study and/or travel prior to enrolling in collegeTime to immerse self in cultureGreater understanding of who one isClearer academic focusStudent may defer college acceptance or re-apply

As one gets older, increasingly difficult to take time off.31Students journey4 years till independence for manyHow are you preparing academically, socially and emotionally for this transition?Increased responsibilityAct as if

Parents as consultants or coachesToward independence. More successful gradual process over the four years. Danas slide. College bill, medical etc Time crunch sometimes it is easier to do things for students. Personal responsibilityDoctors appointments, trouble in class, have student see teacher, email counselor, etc. Job application student pick up app, fill out, etc Academic concerns

32ResourcesTeachers websitesGenesis portal for gradesFriday FolderSchool Counseling websiteNavianceInterest inventoriesCareer explorationCollege information and searchesSummaryInvest time in developing a set of goals Make the most of your opportunities Work hardGet involvedAsk for helpVideo to end with. Questions?34A9RF55FACTIVITIES Academic Competitions Film Club Mandarin Honor Society Spanish Honor Society Art National Honor Society French Club Math Competition Team Spotlight Players Band/ Color Guard French Honor Society Math Honor Society Sports Medicine Club Chorus Future Educators of America Model UN Club STAR Chess Club Gay Straight Alliance Moot Court/Mock Trial Stock Market Club Creative Arts Festival Girls Learn International National Honor Society Student Council DAN Club Heroes and Cool Kids Fairviewer Newspaper Students Music Organization DECA High School Bowl Paws and Claws Shadows Yearbook Engineering Club International Weekend Peer Leadership Teens for Troops Environmental Club Literary Magazine- Avant Garde Publicity Club World Language Academic Competitions Euro Challenge Mandarin Club Spanish Club ATHLETICS FALL WINTER SPRING Cheerleading Basketball- Boys/Girls Baseball Cross Country Boys/Girls Cheering Golf Football Ice Hockey Lacrosse- Boys/Girls Soccer- Boys/Girls Indoor Track Boys/Girls Softball Tennis-Girls Swimming - Boys/Girls Tennis- Boys Volleyball- Girls Wrestling Track Boys/Girls

A9RF55FACTIVITIES Academic Competitions Film Club Mandarin Honor Society Spanish Honor Society Art National Honor Society French Club Math Competition Team Spotlight Players Band/ Color Guard French Honor Society Math Honor Society Sports Medicine Club Chorus Future Educators of America Model UN Club STAR Chess Club Gay Straight Alliance Moot Court/Mock Trial Stock Market Club Creative Arts Festival Girls Learn International National Honor Society Student Council DAN Club Heroes and Cool Kids Fairviewer Newspaper Students Music Organization DECA High School Bowl Paws and Claws Shadows Yearbook Engineering Club International Weekend Peer Leadership Teens for Troops Environmental Club Literary Magazine- Avant Garde Publicity Club World Language Academic Competitions Euro Challenge Mandarin Club Spanish Club ATHLETICS FALL WINTER SPRING Cheerleading Basketball- Boys/Girls Baseball Cross Country Boys/Girls Cheering Golf Football Ice Hockey Lacrosse- Boys/Girls Soccer- Boys/Girls Indoor Track Boys/Girls Softball Tennis-Girls Swimming - Boys/Girls Tennis- Boys Volleyball- Girls Wrestling Track Boys/Girls