The Freshman YearFreshman Parent Night

November 19th 2015

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

ItIt’’s a Transitional Years a Transitional Year

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

COMMUNICATIONCOMMUNICATION

IS THE KEY!IS THE KEY!

COMMUNICATIONCOMMUNICATION

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.

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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

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• 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

QUESTION & ANSWERQUESTION & ANSWER