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Presented by the NORTHERN VALLEY DEMAREST GUIDANCE
DEPARTMENT
• Mr. Matthew Spatz, Director of Guidance• Mr. Michael O’Malley• Mrs. Jennifer Ferraro• Ms. Tracey Salerno• Mrs. Laura Schwartzapfel• Mrs. Colleen Spafford• Mr. Howard Tiell• Ms. Deborah Bajakian, Student Assistance Counselor
NorthernNorthern Valley Mission Valley Mission StatementStatement
We at Northern Valley Regional High School District, provide an environment in which each student seeks answers to questions, challenges assumptions and develops self-worth. Our high schools encourage individual academic excellence, aesthetic appreciation and moral integrity. Recognition of academic and culture diversity promotes mutual respect and acceptance.
We provide a framework for the immediate and future concerns of our students. Such provisions require a constantly critical reevaluation of curriculum and course design to keep abreast of global research and new techniques within our respective disciplines. We promote students respect for learning and their desire to acquire knowledge through traditional as well as appropriate technological means.
Education requires a shared commitment. Therefore, the responsibility of the community is to support and complement the schools' philosophy and goals. This joint commitment of students, professional staff, Board of Education and community forms the basis for a challenging and effective program.
PrProfessiofessional School Counseling onal School Counseling Program Program
• Aligned to NJ State Standards
• Guided by best practices in Professional Associations and Organizations– American School Counseling Association (ASCA)– National Association of College Admissions
Counselors (NACAC)– NJ School Counseling Association (NJSCA)– NJ Association of College Admissions Counselors– CollegeBoard
Comprehensive ProgramComprehensive Program
Three Student Domains:•Academic Development•College & Career Development•Personal & Social Development
Two Modes of Service Three Student Domains:•Programs, Curriculum & Prevention•Response and Crisis Interventions
Personal / Social Personal / Social DevelopmentDevelopment
Research supports link between social-emotional well being and student success
– Support and reinforce life skills for student well being
– Help students seek balance
– Raise self-awareness, including helping students identify stress and develop coping skills
– Host Social Emotional Learning Programs
Character EducationCharacter Education• Shared Core Values
– Respect– Integrity– Citizenship– Responsibility
• Reflected in academic programs
• Reinforced through co-curricular/athletic opportunities
• Demonstrated in district practices and policies, including integrity policy
• Ethical Literacy – Institute for Global Ethics
Everything Everything counts!counts!
Homework
Classwork
Projects
Class Participation
Extra-Curricular Activities
Athletics
GET INVOLVED!GET INVOLVED! Make the most of your High School
experience!
• Social development
• Extra curricular clubs and organizations
• Athletics
• Volunteer work/summer programs
• www.bergenvolunteers.org for volunteerism opportunities in Bergen County
PARENTS MAY NOTICE:PARENTS MAY NOTICE:
A POSSIBLE SHIFT IN• Responsibilities • Boundaries• Level of Communication
POSSIBLE CHANGES IN• Priorities • Friends and Relationships• Physical Appearance• Attitudes and Moods
• What you do matters• Stay involved• Adapt your parenting• Set limits• Foster independence• Explain your decision
Steinberg, Laurence – “7 Rules for Parents” Time Magazine. May 10, 2004
STUDENT
TEACHER
PARENT
COUNSELOR
STUDENT
TEACHER
PARENT
COUNSELOR
PARENTS OF TEENAGERS PARENTS OF TEENAGERS
ROLE OF SCHOOL COUNSELORROLE OF SCHOOL COUNSELOR
• Works with students and families from 9th through 12th grade.
• Meets several times a year to discuss current progress and develop future plans (four-year plan).
• Schedules courses in accordance with interests, requirements and future plans.
• Assists in completing and interpreting learning style and career inventories.
ROLE OF SCHOOL COUNSELORROLE OF SCHOOL COUNSELOR
• Assists college search and application process.
• Acts as intermediary with teachers and administration.
• Assists students and families to resolve issues.
• Provides help in referrals to IRST, CST SAC and outside professionals.
ContinuedContinued
WHAT TO DO WHEN WHAT TO DO WHEN EXPERIENCING DIFFICULTIESEXPERIENCING DIFFICULTIESEncourage your child to:• See counselor for assistance
• Attend extra help sessions
• Visit lunchtime Math & Writing Centers
(Math: Room H205 and Writing: Room B122)
• National Honor Society Tutoring
(G221 during lunch B & D days)
• Conference with teacher
ADDITIONAL RESOURCESADDITIONAL RESOURCES
• Understand IRST
• Child Study Team
• 504 Committee
• Visit our SAC (Student Assistance Counselor)
Student Assistance Coordinator provides support to students on issues impacting their social and emotional well-being.
IMPORTANT DATESIMPORTANT DATES• Mid Marking Period:
October 6th, December 9th, March 2nd, May 16th
• End Marking Period:
November 4th, January 20th, April 6th, June 21st
• Mid Term exams:
January 21st and 22nd
• Final Exams:
June 22nd and 23rd
• SAT Subject Test- Biology: May 7th & June 4th
• College Admissions Panel: May 4th at NVD
SCHEDULING CONFERENCES & THESCHEDULING CONFERENCES & THECOURSE SELECTION PROCESS: COURSE SELECTION PROCESS:
• Teachers will share recommendation with student in late January.
• Students & parents discuss recommendations and course selections.
• Scheduling conferences begin in early February.
• February 10th 2016: Program of Studies Night
• Review elective course offerings.
• Process concludes & no changes can be made after March 24th
State of New JerseyState of New JerseyGRADUATION REQUIREMENTSGRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
Take and pass a minimum of 24 credits including:
• English (4 years)
• World Cultures (1 yr) ; US History (2 yrs)
• Science (3 years)
• Mathematics (3 years)
• World Language (1 year)
• Two Courses in The Related Arts (Visual & Performing Arts and 21st Century Life & Careers)
• Personal Financial Literacy
State of New JerseyState of New JerseyGRADUATION REQUIREMENTSGRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
ContinuedContinued
• Physical Education / Health ( Driver Ed.) for each year of enrollment.
• Participate in the PARCC Assessment, successfully passing one section of English Language Arts and one section of Math.
• Take New Jersey Biology Competency Test (NJBCT) Test.
NOTE: Please see online Program of Studies for more information
The High School Transcript:The High School Transcript:
• All courses will be included in the calculation of the GPA.
• Each Marking period is 20% of the final grade; the mid- term and final exams are worth 10% each toward the calculation of the final grade.
• Final letter grades are placed on the transcript in each course along with credits received in each course.
• Starting with class of 2017, students will not be ranked.
Grade 9 Grade Credits15-16 Demarest High SchoolAlgebra 1 A 1.00Biology 1 A- 1.33Computer Input & Applications A 1.00English 1 B+ 1.00Innovation & Invention 1 A 1.00Physical Education 1 A 1.00Spanish 2 B+ 1.00World Civilization/Culture B+ 1.00
Year Earned Credits: 8.330 Year Earned Credits: 0.000
Grade 10 Grade Credits
Year Earned Credits: 0.000 Year Earned Credits: 0.000
Grade 11 Grade Credits Grade 12 Grade Credits
Courses in Progress Mid Year Avg
Grade ScaleA+ 98-100 C+ 78-79 W Withdrew PassA 92-97 C 72-77 U Withdrew FailA- 90-91 C- 70-71 X Medical ExcuseB+ 88-89 D 60-69 P PassingB 82-87 F below 60 AU AuditB- 80-81 I Incomplete T Administrative Withdrawal
Honors and AP grades are weighted in computing GPA.GPA calculation includes marks from grade levels 9-12.
Public High School (Grades 9 - 12)
Accredited By:Middle State Association of Colleges and Secondary SchoolsNew Jersey Department of Education
TRANSCRIPT Northern Valley Regional High School District 150 Knickerbocker Rd.
Demarest, NJ 07627 (201) 768-3200Student Name: Doe, Jane ID# 20197000110 Anywhere Drive, Demarest, NJ 07627
Grade: 10 Gender: F Birth Date: 7/01/1995 Phone: 201 555-1212Total Earned Credits: 8.330 State ID#: 7857852000 Entry Date: 9/1/2009 Graduation Date: 6/2019
IMPORTANT ONLINE RESOURCESIMPORTANT ONLINE RESOURCES
• NVNET
• Haiku
• Powerschool
• Collegeboard Big Future
• First Class
• Naviance
http://powerschool.nvnet.org/public/
• Input usernames and passwords to access program.
• Parent and student can regularly review grades and prior assignments/assessments.
• View posted academic information as an opportunity to have conversation with your son or daughter regarding progress.
POWERSCHOOLPOWERSCHOOL
WHAT IS IT?WHAT IS IT?• Web-based resource that supports course,
career, and college planning
• Specific to our school
• Linked with Naviance Succeed, a service that we use in the counseling office
http://connection.naviance.com/nvrdemarest
http://connection.naviance.com/nvrdemarest
Strengths Explorer
Identifies strongest and emerging talents, such as Confidence, Dependability, or Future Thinker, providing insight, feedback and action items.
The Career Interest Profiler
Career assessment for students based on Holland's interest codes. Identifies traits that connect to careers and provides links for career research.
HOW IS IT ACCESSED?HOW IS IT ACCESSED?
• Family Connection is on the Web:– http://connection.naviance.com/SCHOOLNAME
• Parent accounts
• Student accounts
HOW DO YOU REGISTER?HOW DO YOU REGISTER?• Each parent and student receives a code
– Use code to create a personal account– Codes are random & alphanumeric for security reasons– Codes can be used only once
• On your first visit, enter the code in the New User box, then follow on-screen instructions
• On subsequent visits, sign in using the Returning User box