welcome! we hope you leave here tonight feeling well-prepared to navigate sophomore year
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Columbia High School9th To 10th Grade Transition NightWednesday, April 25, 20127:00 pm, CHS Auditorium
Welcome!We hope you leave here tonight feeling
well-prepared to navigate SOPHOMORE YEAR.
Program Agenda Welcome - Dr. Jennifer Giordano Introduction of the Program The Class of 2015 – A look back at freshman year
~Counselors: Ms. Scinto, Ms. Boer, Ms. Bleiberg, Mr. Macias & Mr. Berrios
A Look Forward To Sophomore Year
The Sophomore Year – Graduation ProgressCounselor Communication – Keeping-up by keeping in touch.Post-High School PlanningStudent Athletes – Playing sports in college & the NCAA ClearinghouseFinancing the Future – Financial Aid and Scholarship Opportunities
Attendance Rules
A. Maximum number of absencesStudents are expected to attend every class, study hall, independent study and homeroom period. Board Policy 5200 requires each student to be present for at least 90% of class meetings in order to be eligible to receive credit. The number of absences in each class may not exceed:
18 Cumulative Absences - Full Year Course9 Cumulative Absences - Semester Course5 Cumulative Absences - Quarter Course (PE/Health)
“Cumulative absences” are those that count toward the 18 (or 9 or 5) day limit.
Attendance Rule (con’t…)
All class absences, whether excused or unexcused with the exception of those absences specified in Section C, will count toward the 18 (or 9 or 5) day cumulative absence limit.
Parents and students should check the PowerSchool Parent Portal each week to monitor student
attendance. Any problems should be addressed promptly.
2011-2012 Deadlines for Absence ExcusesMarking Period 1: Dec 6Marking Period 2: Feb 18
Marking Period 3: May 2Marking Period 4: June 17
Attendance Appeals
A student who has exceeded the maximum number of cumulative absences (18 or 9 or 5) may appeal for a waiver of the loss of credit. Appeal forms may be obtained from the office of the appropriate Dean. Appeals will be considered when based upon 1) serious illness which is documented by a physician note; 2) legal obligations beyond the student’s control; or 3) patterns of attendance that demonstrate substantial improvement following earlier instances of absenteeism.
NO APPEAL WILL BE GRANTED IF ANY OF THE ABSENCES ARE UNEXCUSED CUTS. PARENTS ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR REPORTING THEIR STUDENTS’ EXCUSED
ABSENCES TO THE DEAN IN A TIMELY MANNER, THAT IS BEFORE THE DEADLINE AT THE END OF EACH MARKING
PERIOD. Parents should monitor student attendance through the PowerSchool Parent Portalso that any problems can be addressed in a timely manner.
Appeals must be filed at the end of each course; the grade-level Dean will notify the parent/guardian of the decision.
Please refer to the Parent/Student Handbook, pages 8-12, for additional information about the CHS Attendance Policy
The Class of 2015 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.
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! Summer School 2012
CHS Educere (Distance Learning)
Promotion vs. Repeating 30 credit threshold What is a 9R?
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.
You are in charge of your academic success!!
The Truth About Sophomore Year
(con’t)
New Experiences For Students
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.
First impressions set the tone, so get off to the right
start.
The Truth About Sophomore Year
New Experiences For Parents
Teach your child responsibility and accountability
Continue to “check-in” on your child’s homework and
progress
Power School Parent Portal for attendance, grades
and more
District & CHS websites are full of information
School calendar has important dates and policies
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
½ Year (1 Semester/2.5 credits) Financial, Economic Business & Entrepreneurial Literacy
120 Credits Total
Counselor Meetings-10th Grade
Will begin in December/January Group meetings Get to know the counselor Counselor’s role in the school process Naviance
Naviance
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College Search
Career Inventory
Individual information
Sophomore Year Testing
PSAT October 2012 Provided for all sophomores Scores not reported Used to identify strengths and weakness
Post-High School Options
4-year College 2-year College Work Military Trade School Vocational Training Post-Graduate Year Gap Year
New State of Admissions
Think outside the box Consider finances Scholarship resources Think 2-year option Every year counts…don’t wait to get
serious!
Activities, athletics, community service, employment
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
Current 10th GradeCounselor Assignments
A-Col____________Ms. NazaireCon-Gor ____________Mr. MaiettaGos-Lam ____________Ms. BoerLan-M ____________Mrs. TenenbaumN-Sim ____________Mr. SeamanSin-Z ____________Ms. BleibergA-Z (SEA) ____________Ms. Conway
(Distribution subject to change)
Student Assistance Counselor for Grades 9 & 10Mr. Phillip Lester
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 1036Ms. Sue Boer sboer@somsd.k12.nj.us ext 1037Mr. William Seaman wseaman@somsd.k12.nj.us ext 1038Mr. Sam Maietta smaietta@somsd.k12.nj.us ext 1039Ms. Patricia Nazaire pnazaire@somsd.k12.nj.us ext 1040Ms. Deb Conway dconway@somsd.k12.nj.us ext 1041Ms. Falynn Bleiberg fbleiberg@somsd.k12.nj.us ext 1151Mrs. Marcia Hicks mhicks@somsd.k12.nj.us 973-378 2086
Student Assistance CounselorsMrs. Judith Cohen jcohen@somsd.k12.nj.us ext 1043Mr. Phillip Lester plester@somsd.k12.nj.us ext 1044
Guidance Secretaries and RegistrarMrs. Cheryl Hernandez chernand@somsd.k12.nj.us ext 1030Ms. Amy Singer asinger@somsd.k12.nj.us ext 1031Mrs. Sheila Bellini sbellini@somsd.k12.nj.us ext 1032
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS…
Thank you for coming.
We look forward to your sophomore year at
Columbia High School.
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