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The Freshman Year!
Freshman Parent Night
November 5th 2013
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Presented by the
NORTHERN VALLEY OLD TAPPAN
GUIDANCE DEPARTMENT
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Mr. Matthew Spatz, Director of Guidance
Mrs. Debra Skawinski, Lead Counselor
Ms. Heather MacRae
Ms. Melissa Maki
Mr. Allen Regar
Mrs. Melissa Vion
Mrs. Lindsay Wagner
Mrs. Lisa Westhaver
Ms. Lydia Greco, Student Assistance Counselor
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Northern Valley Mission Statement
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.
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Professional School Counseling 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
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Comprehensive Program
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Two Modes of Service:
•  Programs, Curriculum and Prevention
•  Response and Crisis Intervention
•  Three Student Domains:
– Academic Development
– College & Career Development
– Personal & Social Development
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Personal / Social Development
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
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Character Education
•  Shared Core Values
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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
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Supporting
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21
Century Learning
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It’s a Transitional Year
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Everything counts!
• Homework
• Classwork
• Projects
• Class Participation
• Extra-Curricular Activities
• Athletics
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GET INVOLVED!
Make the most of your High School experience!
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Social development
Extra curricular clubs and organizations
Athletics
Volunteer work/summer programs
www.bergenvolunteers.org for volunteerism
opportunities in Bergen County
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PARENTS MAY NOTICE:
A POSSIBLE SHIFT IN
•  Responsibilities
•  Boundaries
•  Level of Communication
POSSIBLE CHANGES IN
•  Priorities
•  Friends and Relationships
•  Physical Appearance
•  Attitudes and Moods
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PARENTS OF TEENAGERS
STUDENT
COUNSELOR
TEACHER
PARENT
•  What you do matters
•  You can’t be too loving
•  Stay involved
•  Adapt your parenting
•  Set limits
•  Foster independence
•  Explain your decision
Steinberg, Laurence –
“7 Rules for Parents”
Time Magazine. May 10, 2004
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COMMUNICATION
COMMUNICATION
IS THE KEY!
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ROLE 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.
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ROLE OF SCHOOL COUNSELOR
Continued
•  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
EXPERIENCING DIFFICULTIES
Encourage your child to:!
•  See counselor for assistance
•  Attend extra help sessions
•  National Honor Society Tutoring
•  Conference with teacher
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ADDITIONAL RESOURCES
•  Understand IRST
•  Child Study Team
•  504 Committee
•  Visit our SAC (Student Assistance Counselor)
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SAC- Mrs. Lydia Greco
•  Student Assistance Coordinator provides
support to students on issues impacting
their social and emotional well-being
•  Conducts Sticks & Stones and Health
Labs
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IMPORTANT DATES
•  Interim Reports:
October 7th, December 12th, March 5th, May 13th
•  End of Marking Period:
November 6th, January 21st, April 4th, June 17th
•  Mid Term exams:
January 22nd, 23rd, 24th
•  Final Exams:
June 18th, 19th, 20th
* SAT Subject Test- Biology: May 3rd, June 7th
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Scheduling Conferences and the
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 13th 2014: Program of Studies
•  Review elective course offerings.
•  Process concludes & no changes can be made after March 26th
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State of New Jersey
GRADUATION 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
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State of New Jersey
GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
Continued!
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Physical Education / Health / Driver Ed. for each year of
enrollment.
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Participate in the PARCC Assessment.
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Take New Jersey Biology Competency Test (NJBCT)
Test.
NOTE:
Please see online Program of Studies for more information
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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.
•  Beginning with the Class of 2017, students will not be ranked.
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TRANSCRIPT
Northern Valley Regional High School District
100 Central Avenue
Old Tappan, NJ 07675
(201) 784-1600
Student Name: Doe, Jane
110 Anywhere Drive, Old Tappan, NJ 07675
ID# 20107000
Grade: 10
Gender: F
Birth Date: 7/01/1995
Phone: 201 555-1212
Total Earned Credits: 8.330
State ID#: 7857852000
Entry Date: 9/1/2009
Graduation Date: 6/2013
Grade 9
09-10 Old Tappan High School Algebra 1
Biology 1
Computer Input & Applications
English 1
Innovation & Invention 1
Physical Education 1
Spanish 2
World Civilization/Culture
Credits Grade
Grade 10 Grade Credits 1.00 1.33 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00
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Year Earned Credits: 8.330 Year Earned Credits: 0.000 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 Scale A+ 98-100 C+ 78-79
A 92-97 C 72-77
A- 90-91 C- 70-71
B+ 88-89 D 60-69
B 82-87 F below 60
B- 80-81
W Withdrew Pass U Withdrew Fail X Medical Excuse P Passing AU Audit 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 Schools New Jersey Department of Education Property of Northern Valley Regional
IMPORTANT ONLINE RESOURCES
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NVNET
Haiku
Powerschool
Collegeboard Big Future
First Class
Naviance
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POWERSCHOOL
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.
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http://connection.naviance.com/nvroldtappan
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
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OVERVIEW
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What is Family Connection?
How do I access it?
How do you register?
What can I do with it?
How does it help career and college
planning?
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HOW IS IT ACCESSED?
•  Family Connection is on the Web:
–  http://connection.naviance.com/SCHOOLNAME
•  Parent accounts
•  Student accounts
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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
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WE ASK ALL FRESHMEN TO COMPLETE:
•  Learning Style Inventory: The results will provide
you with a wealth of information to help you be
more successful in your learning and working
endeavors.
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WE WILL ASK ALL
SOPHOMORES TO COMPLETE:
Do What You Are® Self Discovery Personality Type
assessment: will provide you with important information
about your personal characteristics. You will learn about
careers that are matched to you, your personal strengths and
blindspots, and how you negotiate in your daily life.
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QUESTION & ANSWER
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