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Welcome to Freshman Parent Night Ms. Fields School Counselor (A-K) Ms. Morrison School Counselor (L-Z) Mrs. Doshi Student Assistance Counselor Mr. Bayer Guidance Director “Navigating Freshman Year”
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Welcome to Freshman Parent Night
Ms. Fields School Counselor (A-K)
Ms. Morrison School Counselor (L-Z)
Mrs. Doshi Student Assistance Counselor
Mr. Bayer Guidance Director
“Navigating Freshman Year”
Assistant Principal
School Nurse
Child Study Team: LDTC, School Psychologist, Social Worker
School Counselors (2)
Student Assistance Counselor
Effective School Solutions (ESS)
Security (3)
NINTH GRADE ACADEMY:
A SMALL LEARNING COMMUNITY
New Beginnings:
Building
Bell Schedule
Teachers
Academic Courses
Activities
Way of Life
Transition to high school
Scheduling
Academic, Personal, Social &
Emotional Support
Liaison between home, school, and
community resources
Self Advocacy
Future Planning
Be Attentive
Share Your Value for Education
Provide Conducive Study Environment
Be Your Child’s Biggest Cheerleader
Communicate with Your Child and Teachers
Set Limitations and Give Consequences
EXPECTATIONS
NAVIGATING THE SCHEDULE
Description Per Sem Days Start End Room Teacher
WORLD
LITERATURE HH
1 FY B D 8:00 AM 8:44 AM 613 Kruegel, Victoria
GLOBAL STUDIES H 1 FY A C E 8:00 AM 8:44 AM 615 Settembrino, Mary S
WORLD
LITERATURE HH
2 FY B DE 8:49 AM 9:39 AM 613 Kruegel, Victoria
GLOBAL STUDIES H 2 FY A C 8:49 AM 9:39 AM 615 Settembrino, Mary S
ALGEBRA I 3 FY ABCDE 9:44 AM 10:28 AM 501B Rose, William
FINANCE 4 S1 ABCDE 10:33 AM 11:17 AM 008 Richberg, Kevin
LUNCH 9 5 S1 ABCDE 10:33 AM 11:17 AM 995
PE 9 6 Q1 A C 12:11
PM
12:55
PM
506 Aytch, Tracy
Blocked
Classes
Closed
000-300 Main Building
400-600 Annex Building
400-600A/B New wing (Annex)
Full Year
Semester (Sept/Feb)
Quarter
• Be Present
• Take Notes
• Participate in Class Discussions
• Manage Time Wisely
• Establish Strong Study Habits
• Seek help when necessary
• Maintain good grades
• Build positive rapport with teacher
• Have Fun
FOLLOW THESE TIPS AND YOU ARE ON YOUR WAY…
The State of New Jersey graduation requirements are as follows:
Earn at least 120 credits (MHS requires 122 credits).
20 credits of courses in Language Arts Literacy.
15 credits of courses in Mathematics.
15 credits in Social Studies with at least 10 credits in U.S. History.
15 credits of courses in Science including Biology.
5 credits in World Languages
2.5 credits in Financial Literacy (beginning with the class of 2014)
3.75 credits per year of Health and Physical Education.
5 credits in the Visual and Performing Arts
5 credits in Practical Arts and Family and Life Skills
*All students must take the PARCC Assessment*
Graduation Requirements
GRADE/CREDITS
Subject (Graduation Requirements) 9th CR 10th CR 11th CR 12th CR
English (4 years)
World History (1 year)
US History (2 years)
Financial Literacy (2.5 credits)
Mathematics (3 years)
Science (3 years)
World Language (1 year)
Fine/Practical Arts/Performing Arts (10
credits)
PE/Health/Drivers Ed
Enrolled each year in high school
Other Electives
TOTAL CREDITS
Student:
Counselor: SAMPLE OF FOUR YEAR PLAN Graduation Year:
PARCC REQUIREMENTS and 122 CREDITS
PARENTS
Know the course
offerings/levels at MHS
Attend Parent Information
sessions
Know your child’s counselor
and access them for
information
Save what you can; inquire
w/your bank or other
financial institution about 529
Savings Plans
Take your child on college
visits now; incorporate them
into your vacations and travel
itinerary
STUDENTS
Enroll in rigorous courses;
ones that challenge
appropriately
Use elective classes as a way
to explore and discover
interests
Use the summer to enroll into
academic/non academic
programs to enrich and/or
meet prerequisites for
advanced courses
Peruse the websites of
colleges that hold your
interest and take required
courses
CLUBS, EXTRA CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
& ATHLETIC TEAMS
Explore Your
Interest & Discover
Your Passion!
Dedicate yourself to
things that are
important to YOU!
Balance is key! Don’t overload!
EXTRA HELP/SUPPORT
Teachers
Peer Leadership
Program
National Honor Society
IMANI Sister to
Sister
Brother to Brother
School Counselors (Guidance
Team)
Student Assistance Counselor
MHS STUDENT ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
School Based Individual Counseling
Confidential
Overall we provide: Prevention, Intervention, and Education
Referral Resource for community agencies and private therapists
Crisis intervention
Threat assessments
Bullying and harassment issues
Substance Abuse needs assessment
Peer Mediation
As SAC’s, our mission is to provide services that will reduce student risk factors, promote protective factors, and increase healthy lifestyle choices for all school community members
HARASSMENT, INTIMIDATION, & BULLYING
N.J.A.C. 6A:16-1.3 states: “Harassment, intimidation or bullying”
means any gesture, any written, verbal or physical act, or any
electronic communication, whether it be a single incident or a series
of incidents, that:
Is reasonably perceived as being motivated by either any actual or
perceived characteristic such as race, color, religion, ancestry,
gender, sexual orientation, or any other distinguishing
characteristic; and that
Takes place on or off school grounds, if it substantially disrupts or
interferes with school operation or rights of other pupils;
And that:
A reasonable person should know that the act (s) will have an effect
of physically or emotionally harming a pupil or placing that pupil
in reasonable fear of harm; or
Has the effect of insulting or demeaning any student or group of
students; or
Creates a hostile educational environment for the pupil by
interfering with a pupil’s education by severely or pervasively
causing physical or emotional harm.
HIB REPORTING PROCESS
Reports of suspected HIB should go to the school administration immediately.
The school’s Anti-Bullying Specialist investigates every incident of HIB reported.
All parties involved are interviewed.
Parents are contacted.
All reports are sent to the Board of Education
DRUGS AND ALCOHOL
In School, if a student is suspected of being under the influence of
drugs and/or alcohol they are required to have an examination by a
doctor and chemical screen.
If the are positive they are required to undergo a full chemical use
assessment.
Student Assistance Counselors are:
Available to assist student who are voluntarily seeking help for
drug and alcohol use.
A resource for parent who have a concern about their teens.
1. Connect with your teen everyday (no distractions)
2. Commit to spending time together
3. Make your expectations known
4. Have the tough conversations
5. Model the behavior you want from your child
6. Do not let issues build up
7. Act swiftly and certainly when something unacceptable happens.
8. Familiarize yourself with your Child’s Social Networking Sites
9. Establish the “Three W” rule who, where, and when.
10. Support your child’s positive involvement in a sport, art, or activity.
10 Tips for Successful Communication
