Student Services Bulletin Northern Highlands Regional High School

Northern Highlands Regional High School
Student Services Bulletin
NEWS & NOTES FROM GUIDANCE…
 NEED A GUIDANCE PASS? - Please come to the office and request an appointment at any time. The counselors will also be calling each student
down at least three times throughout the year, so look for that pass in
homeroom.
Volume 30, Issue 2
October 2014
Inside this issue:
 News & Notes from
Guidance
 Senior
Responsibilities &
Military Academies
3 The Admission Game
 Standardized Testing
Information Night
 Indiana University,
Bloomington
 University of
California
8 College Representative Visits for October
12 National Merit
Scholars & Genesis
 Koth’s Corner
 October Calendar
Dates
 N E E D A TUTOR? – See your counselor to sign up for a National Honor Society
tutor. If you are unable to arrange for a tutor before, during, or directly after
the school day, expect to pay a fee of $20-$30 per hour on evenings and
weekends.
 H A R A S S M E N T CONCERNS – Don’t be a victim. Students should see Affirmative Action Officer, Dr. Lyle Becourtney, to address harassment issues.
 SAT TEST DATES and ACT TEST DATES were posted in the September bulletin.
Please save the web sites in your favorites so you do not miss a registration
deadline.
Semester Structure 2014—2015
Semester One Begins
September 3, 2014
Progress Report #1—Genesis grade
books will be open live on this date and
will remain open
October 17, 2014
Progress Report #2
December 5, 2014
Semester 1 Ends
January 23, 2015
Semester 2 Begins
January 26, 2015
Progress Report #3
March 6, 2015
Progress Report #4
May 1, 2015
Semester Two Ends
June 18, 2015
Student Services Bulletin
Attention Seniors ~ October Responsibilities
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Review the Northern Highlands SENIOR PACKET for procedural details concerning the application process; fill out
required forms.
Consult NAVIANCE, which provides a description of how well former Highlanders have fared in the admissions process.
If applicable, prepare to take either the SAT or SAT Subject Test in October or November, or the ACT in October.
October is best for those going ED or EA.
See the 2014 Edition of the College Handbook for information on items like: schools which feature LD programs,
schools known for certain majors, ED/EA deadlines by school, et al.
If you have not done so already, narrow your list of colleges and include safe, realistic, as well as challenging options.
Apply early, and ask teachers for recommendations at least three weeks in advance of your application. Follow the
procedure outlined in the Senior Packet. Do not forget to send teachers a thank you note.
Have standardized test scores sent to the colleges to which you are applying. All colleges require an official score
report sent directly from the College Board at www.collegeboard.com or ACT at www.actstudent.org.
Refrain from submitting more than one application under an early decision plan, and, if admitted under such a plan,
comply with all institutional guidelines including those regarding the obligations to enroll; and refrain from submitting subsequent applications.
Sign only one early decision agreement.
If accepted Early Action, you have until May to make a decision.
Once you decide to accept an offer, notify other institutions that you are withdrawing your application.
Be the sole author of your applications and essays, and avoid inappropriate assistance from others.
STUDENTS INTERESTED IN APPLYING FOR ADMISSION TO A UNITED STATES MILITARY ACADEMY must be nominated by their member of Congress, their United States Senator(s), or the Vice President of the United States.
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Air Force Academy
Coast Guard Academy *
Merchant Marine Academy
Military Academy at West Point
Naval Academy
*A nomination to the Coast Guard Academy is not a requirement for admission.
Applications for a nomination are available from August to mid-October for the upcoming fall class. Contact Congressman Scott Garrett for deadline dates.
An applicant for a nomination must meet the following eligibility requirements as of July 1 of the year of admission to a
service academy:
 He or she must be at least 17 years old, but not have passed their 23rd birthday
 Must be a United States citizen
 Must be unmarried, not pregnant, and have no legal obligation to support children or other dependents
The Academy Nominations Board will take into consideration an applicant’s academic record, extracurricular and athletic
activities, physical aptitude, ACT and/or SAT scores, leadership ability, and medical qualifications.
Students interested in pursuing a nomination should contact Dana DiRisio Coates in the Western District Office at
973-300-2000 or e-mail [email protected] in the spring of their junior year in high school. Please see your
counselor for more information.
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Northern Highlands Regional High School & Ramsey High School
present …
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THE ADMISSION GAME
An Interactive Presentation of the College Admission Process
Monday - October 6, 2014 - 7:00 PM
High School Auditorium
Ramsey High School
For Students & Parents
Featuring
Peter Van Buskirk
Author, Motivational Speaker and Former Dean of Admission
Featured: The Wall Street Journal, The Los Angeles Times, USA Today,
Family Circle, and “Oprah and Friends” with Jean Chatzky
Learn what will happen to your application behind closed doors!
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Become a member of an admission committee
Review four candidates’ credentials
Debate their strengths and weaknesses
Vote to determine who gets in
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STANDARDIZED TESTING
INFORMATION NIGHT with KAPLAN
For 9th, 10th and 11th grade students and parents
Thursday, October 16th
7:00 PM
Hopkins Auditorium
Topics to be covered:
 ASPIRE
 PSAT
 ACT
 SAT Changes
 SAT Subject Tests
We hope to see you there!
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Indiana University, Bloomington
Ms. Peterfriend visited Indiana University, Bloomington on September 17th.
Located approximately 60 minutes from Indianapolis, IN, Indiana University, Bloomington is a large public
school. They say that Hoosier Nation is a feeling you get when you step onto the campus, and it is true. The
spirit of the campus is contagious. The campus has a traditional college feel with beautiful old buildings surrounded by large patches of green for students to gather during the nice weather. The student body represents
all 50 states and students from all countries around the world.
IU boasts 180 majors and 330 degree programs including The Kelley School of Business, the Jacob School of Music, and the College of Arts and Sciences. During the application process, students can be considered a direct
admit to their school of choice; but if not, they can always reapply the following year. Dual enrollment credit
and AP credit (with a score of 3, 4, or 5) are accepted.
To be considered for the Hutton Honors College, an applicant must meet a November 1st deadline and retain
the following criteria: 31 ACT or 1360-1380 SAT and 3.95 or top 5% class rank; or 32-33 ACT or 1390-1460 SAT and
3.90 GPA or top 7.5% class rank ; or 34-36 ACT or 1470+ SAT and 3.85 GPA or top 10% class rank. The applicant
will get an automatic invitation to be a part of the honors college if the above criterion is met. Once in the Hutton Honors College, there are many “perks” for the students which are detailed on the web site. (http://
www.indiana.edu/~iubhonor/hds/admissions.php)
The Dean of the Kelley School of Business spoke about the type of student who is a good fit. She described the
student as innovative, practical and personal. Within the Kelley School there are 12 majors including the new
major in professional sales. The Dean was very proud of the 80% job placement within three months of graduation and the 90% internship placement. Once applicants are accepted to IU, they are then reviewed by the
Kelley School. To get a direct admit to the Kelley School, an applicant must have a 3.7 GPA on a 4.0 scale along
with a 1270 (CR & M) on the SAT or a 30 on the ACT.
Students who are in the Jacob School of Music are equally as competitive as those attending Julliard. The program is twice as big as many of its competitors, which provides for much more opportunity and exposure for
the students. The program is a conservatory program with over 1,600 students enrolled. A highlight of the
College of Arts and Sciences includes a new global international studies program. All direct admit information
can be found on the IU web site: http://www.indiana.edu/.
Some fun facts about Indiana University, Bloomington:
 The Fine Arts building contains no right angles.
 The Dalai Lama’s brother owns a restaurant in town.
 John Ford’s Oscar is housed on campus for How Green Was My Valley.
 The Indiana Hoosiers have won 24 NCAA National Championships.
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While attending the National Association for College Admission Counseling in Indianapolis, Ms. Peterfriend was able to attend a luncheon hosted by the University of California System and learn more
about each campus.
The University of California opened its doors in 1869 with just 10 faculty members and 38 students. Today, the UC system includes more than 233,000 students and more than 190,000 faculty and staff, with
more than 1.7 million alumni living and working around the world. The University of California System
includes ten campuses, five medical centers, three national laboratories, 150 academic disciplines, 600
graduate degree programs, 233,000 students, and 60 Nobel Laureates. Of the ten campuses, nine offer
undergraduate programs. To ease the application process, there is a shared application, similar to the
SUNY System. For out-of-state students, a 3.4 weighted GPA is recommended as a minimum for all of
the campuses. The ACT, plus writing, or the SAT, is also a requirement. No letters of recommendation
or transcripts are needed. Students will self-report their grades and a final transcript will be sent to
confirm. The application filing period is specifically November 1st through the 30th; applications will
not be accepted outside of that window.
The UC Berkeley Bears host a traditional bonfire before the Stanford game. This campus hosts 25,951
undergraduate students. UC Berkeley occupies a 1,232 acre campus with a sylvan 178-acre central
core. From this home its academic community makes key contributions to the economic and social
well-being of the Bay Area, California, and the nation.
UC Davis is home of the Gunrock, as well as 26, 693 undergraduates. This campus has more bicycles
than people and includes a student run bus system. UC Davis has earned its stellar reputation through
outstanding students and a breadth of academic programs, global leadership in sustainability, and a
commitment to addressing society’s needs through innovative research and public service.
The Anteaters of UC Irvine include 23,530 undergraduates and President Obama spoke at the 2014
graduation ceremony. UCI placed first in Sierra Magazine’s 2014 “Coolest Schools” report as part of the
environmental magazine’s annual sustainability ranking of U.S. colleges and universities. The magazine
is the official publication of the Sierra Club, one of the nation’s largest and most influential environmental organizations. This marked the fifth year in a row that UCI ranked in the top ten.
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The UCLA Bruins have graduated 12 Nobel Prize winners, 12 Rhodes Scholars, more NCAA titles than any
university and more Olympic medals than most nations. The faculty and alumni helped create the Internet and pioneered reverse osmosis. More than 100 companies have been created based on technology
developed at UCLA. This campus also houses 28,674 undergraduate students.
The UC Merced campus is home to 5,837 undergraduate Golden. Situated near Yosemite National Park,
the campus significantly expanded access to the UC system for students throughout the state, with a special mission to increase college-going rates among students in the San Joaquin Valley. It also serves as a
major base of advanced research, a model of sustainable design and construction, and a stimulus to economic growth and diversification throughout the region.
UC Riverside is widely recognized as one of the most ethnically diverse research universities in the nation.
UCR's current enrollment is more than 21,000 students, with a goal of 25,000 students by 2020. The campus is in the midst of a tremendous growth spurt, with new and remodeled facilities coming online on a
regular basis. The Highlanders also have solar powered benches and tables on campus, so students can
always recharge.
UC San Diego is a student-centered, research-focused, service-oriented public institution that provides
opportunity for all. Recognized as one of the top 15 research universities worldwide, a culture of collaboration sparks discoveries that advance society and drive economic impact. Home to 23,805 undergraduates, the Titans are known for their welcome beach party where new students can take surf lessons.
If students like the beach, then UC Santa Barbara is the perfect setting. UCSB is one of only 61 institutions elected to membership in the prestigious Association of American Universities. The Newsweek
Guide to America's Best Colleges has named UCSB one of the country's "hottest colleges," twice in the
past decade. With 19,362 undergraduates, some of the Gauchos are working with Google on quantum
computing.
The last of the nine undergraduate campuses, UC Santa Cruz, is home to 15,668 undergrads. In a world
of beavers, bears, and bobcats, UCSC is home to the mighty Banana Slug — which students voted in 1986
to adopt as the official campus mascot.
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College Representative Visits for October 2014
As of this printing, the following colleges will participate in our lunch-time and private mini-fairs in October. Check the bulletin board in the Guidance
hallway, the daily announcements, café presentations, and NAVIANCE for visitation dates and additional listings.
For those visits other than 11:00 AM, please sign up in Naviance.
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College
Location
Date
Time
Fashion Institute of Design &
Merchandising
Senior Cafeteria
Wed, October 1
11:00 AM
Fashion Institute of Technology
Senior Cafeteria
Wed, October 1
11:00 AM
Johnson & wales University
Senior Cafeteria
Wed, October 1
11:00 AM
NJIT
Senior Cafeteria
Wed, October 1
11:00 AM
Saint Peter’s University
Senior Cafeteria
Wed, October 1
11:00 AM
University of Alabama
Senior Cafeteria
Thu, October 2
11:00 AM
Indiana University, Bloomington
Senior Cafeteria
Thu, October 2
11:00 AM
University of Illinois at UrbanaChampaign
Senior Cafeteria
Tue, October 7
11:00 AM
Stony Brook University
Senior Cafeteria
Tue, October 7
11:00 AM
The College of New Jersey
Guidance Conference
Room
Tue, October 7
12:30 PM
Colgate University
Guidance Conference
Room
Wed, October 8
9:15 AM
McGill University
Senior Cafeteria
Wed, October 8
11:00 AM
Mount Holyoke College
Senior Cafeteria
Wed, October 8
11:00 AM
Mount Saint Mary College
Senior Cafeteria
Wed, October 8
11:00 AM
NY Institute of Technology—
Manhattan
Senior Cafeteria
Wed, October 8
11:00 AM
Siena College
Guidance Conference
Room
Thu, October 9
8:15 AM
Furman University
Senior Cafeteria
Thu, October 9
11:00 AM
Juniata College
Senior Cafeteria
Thu, October 9
11:00 AM
Lasell College
Senior Cafeteria
Thu, October 9
11:00 AM
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College
Location
Date
Time
Marymount Manhattan College
Senior Cafeteria
Thu, October 9
11:00 AM
Monmouth University
Senior Cafeteria
Thu, October 9
11:00 AM
Roger Williams University
Senior Cafeteria
Thu, October 9
11:00 AM
Elon University
Guidance Conference
Room
Thu, October 9
12:30 PM
Tulane University
Guidance Conference
Room
Tue, October 14
9:15 AM
Montclair State University
Senior Cafeteria
Tue, October 14
11:00 AM
St. John Fisher College
Senior Cafeteria
Tue, October 14
11:00 AM
University of Connecticut
Senior Cafeteria
Wed, October 15
11:00 AM
Merrimack College
Senior Cafeteria
Wed, October 15
11:00 AM
SUNY College at Old Westbury
Senior Cafeteria
Wed, October 15
11:00 AM
Haverford College
Guidance Conference
Room
Thu, October 16
8:00 AM
Hobart & William Smith Colleges
Guidance Conference
Room
Thu, October 16
9:00 AM
Union College
Guidance Conference
Room
Thu, October 16
10:45 AM
Connecticut College
Senior Cafeteria
Thu, October 16
11:00 AM
Curry College
Senior Cafeteria
Thu, October 16
11:00 AM
DeSales University
Senior Cafeteria
Thu, October 16
11:00 AM
Drew University
Senior Cafeteria
Thu, October 16
11:00 AM
The George Washington
University
Senior Cafeteria
Thu, October 16
11:00 AM
Salisbury University
Senior Cafeteria
Thu, October 16
11:00 AM
Salve Regina University
Senior Cafeteria
Thu, October 16
11:00 AM
The Ohio State University
Senior Cafeteria
Thu, October 16
11:00 AM
Roanoke College
Guidance Conference
Room
Fri, October 17
9:15 AM
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Location
Date
Time
Ithaca College
Guidance Conference
Room
Fri, October 17
12:30 PM
Muhlenberg College
Guidance Conference
Room
Mon, October 20
9:00 AM
Pepperdine University
Senior Cafeteria
Tue, October 21
11:00 AM
UMASS, Amherst
Senior Cafeteria
Tue, October 21
11:00 AM
Moravian College
Senior Cafeteria
Tue, October 21
11:00 AM
UNC, Charlotte
Senior Cafeteria
Tue, October 21
11:00 AM
College of Saint Elizabeth
Senior Cafeteria
Tue, October 21
11:00 AM
University of Hartford
Guidance Conference
Room
Tue, October 21
1:30 PM
Washington University, St. Louis
Guidance Conference
Room
Wed, October 22
9:30 AM
Boston College
Guidance Conference
Room
Wed, October 22
10:30 AM
Skidmore College
Guidance Conference
Room
Wed, October 22
11:30 AM
Northwestern University
Guidance Conference
Room
Wed, October 22
12:30 PM
Vanderbilt University
Guidance Conference
Room
Thu, October 23
10:15 AM
Binghamton University
Senior Cafeteria
Thu, October 23
11:00 AM
SUNY Oswego
Senior Cafeteria
Thu, October 23
11:00 AM
Dickinson College
Guidance Conference
Room
Thu, October 23
1:45 PM
Bryant University
Senior Cafeteria
Tue, October 28
11:00 AM
College of Mount Saint Vincent
Senior Cafeteria
Tue, October 28
11:00 AM
St. Johns University, Queens
Senior Cafeteria
Tue, October 28
11:00 AM
University of Richmond
Guidance Conference
Room
Tue, October 28
12:30 PM
UNC, Greensboro
Senior Cafeteria
Wed, October 29
11:00 AM
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College
Location
Date
Time
Rutgers University
Senior Cafeteria
Wed, October 29
11:00 AM
Stonehill College
Senior Cafeteria
Wed, October 29
11:00 AM
Towson University
Guidance Conference
Room
Wed, October 29
12:30 PM
Bentley University
Guidance Conference
Room
Thu, October 30
8:30 AM
Hofstra University
Senior Cafeteria
Thu, October 30
11:00 AM
Mass. College of Pharmacy &
Health Sciences
Senior Cafeteria
Thu, October 30
11:00 AM
Seton Hall University
Senior Cafeteria
Thu, October 30
11:00 AM
University of Scranton
Guidance Conference
Room
Fri, October 31
9:00 AM
Villanova University
Guidance Conference
Room
Fri, October 31
1:30 PM
Student Services Bulletin
National Merit Scholarship Program
Commended Students
The following students have earned recognition from the 2015 National Merit Program for their achievement on the 2013 PSAT taken in their Junior year.
Matthew Bough
Amanda Davis
Devon DeMarco
Joline Hartheimer
Ely Hsu
Kelly Kim
Theodore Kluge
Alexandra Lesnik
Tyler Levin
Carlline Lovisolo
Sarah Pak
Samantha Pappas
Sarah Perrin
Brent Reissman
David Tong
Joseph Treimanis
Juan Valencia
Stella Wang
Thomas Wei
Spencer Yan
GENESIS WILL OPEN ON OCTOBER 18
Progress reports and grade book assignments for the first semester marking period will be available beginning on October 17, 2014. The Genesis Parent Module will then remain open for the remainder of the 2014-2015
school year.
PARENT ALERT SET-UP
In an effort to make parent notifications more efficient, as well as save valuable time and energy associated
with the amount of mailings from the school, Northern Highlands sends Attendance, Discipline, Fines, and
other letters home electronically through the Genesis Parent Portal feature. In order to do this, we ask that
you turn on "Alerts" so that you will be automatically notified via email or text, when a letter has been posted
to your child's Genesis account. Once you log into Genesis, please do the following:
Click on the "HOME" tab on the center right of the screen.
Click on "Message Alert Setup" and select the email and/or text address to which you would like alerts to be
posted. You may do this by putting a check mark in the appropriate box(es), then click on "Save Notification
Preferences."
Once this is complete, you will then get an alert to log into the Parent Portal each time a letter from Northern
Highlands is posted for your child. If you have any questions, concerns, or difficulties, please feel free to contact Michael Koth at (201) 327-8700 ext. 201 or Richard Smith at (201) 327-8700 ext. 279.
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From the desk of the Assistant Principal
The Anti-Bullying Bill of Rights Act (P.L.2010, c.122) requires that the week beginning with the first Monday in
October (October 6-10, 2014) be designated as a “Week of Respect” in New Jersey. School districts across the
state are required to observe the week in order to recognize the importance of character education.
In recognition of this week, Northern Highlands is embarking upon a campaign that asks students to “Think Before You Speak,” stressing the proper use of vocabulary and to consider the feelings of others when engaging in
dialogue. Students enrolled in our Broadcast Television and Graphic Design classes are assisting to promote
this message.
We also ask that parents help support this cause as well. In order to do so, parents should be aware that most
events that the school becomes aware of happen through misuse of social media. We are all aware that inappropriate comments over Facebook or via text message can have long lasting negative effects, but what we
might not be aware of are the new forms of social media that students are exploring. For your knowledge,
listed below are new trends in social media that we have become aware of within the past year:
“SmackHighNJ” is an open Twitter page that tweets “smack” about high schools in NJ (there is one for NY and
CT). There is a Google Docs page that is linked to the Twitter page – a person can go to the Google Docs page
and write a piece of “smack” about their own high school or another high school. SmackHighNJ will repost the
info so that it is anonymous. In addition, the site encourages those who post to be intentionally vague to avoid
bullying accusations. Many of the posts to this site are crude and vulgar.
“Yik Yak” is an app that lets its users “get a live feed of what is going on around you.” Its App Store description
says its purpose is to "create quality content and receive upvotes from other members of your community,"
however a sampling of posts can show a variety of comments referring to sex, drugs, high school gossip or random insults. Users may post 200-character status updates anonymously. Those updates can be seen and voted
on by other Yik Yak users within a mile and a half of them. The posts are text only (Delgado).
Lastly, using “Fake-A-Text” someone can create a fictitious dialogue, take a “snapshot,” and send it to another
person to bully, badmouth, or frame another person regarding bullying. Unfortunately, there is more than one
of these apps to choose from – choices include Fake-A-Message, Fake Text, Fake Conversation, Fake SMS text
conversation, etc.
Please let this information serve as a platform for you to have a conversation with your child regarding their
use of social media. Although Northern Highlands’ experience with use of these sites/apps has been rare, this
does take place on occasion. We hope that this awareness coupled with the positive support we can all provide will assist students to continue to address one another with respect, regardless of the medium in which it
is communicated. Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions or concerns and, as always, thank
you for your support.
SOURCE:
Delgado, Anjanette. "Yik Yak App Leads to Trouble for High Schoolers." The Journal News. 25 Sept. 2014. Web.
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October Calendar Dates
October 3
Late Registration Deadline for October 25 ACT
October 6
The Admission Game with Peter Van Buskirk at Ramsey HS
October 9
Registration Deadline for November 8 SAT and Subject Tests
October 11
SAT 1 and Subject Testing at Northern Highlands
October 16
Standardized Testing Information Night
October 18
PSAT Testing (10th and 11th graders only—no walk-ins)
October 25
ACT Testing
October 28
Late Registration Deadline for November 8 SAT and Subject Tests
Early November Calendar Dates
November 6
Registration Deadline for December 6 SAT and Subject Tests
November 7
Registration Deadline for December 13 ACT
November 8
SAT 1 and Subject Testing at Northern Highlands
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