information for parents of incoming freshmen students
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FRESHMEN ORIENTATIONINFORMATION for PARENTS of
INCOMING FRESHMEN STUDENTS
MTHS SCHOOL COUNSELORS
District Supervisor of Guidance: Dr. Michele Critelli
Counselors: Mrs. Shawanda Beale
Mrs. Damaris Dominguez
Ms. Cathy Ielpi
Mrs. Michele Rockoff
Mrs. Diane Peterson
Mr. Bayu Sutrisno
Mrs. Brooke Yudell
ROLE of the SCHOOL COUNSELOR Academic Counseling College/Career Counseling Crisis Counseling and Referrals Personal/Social Counseling
THE STUDENT ASSISTANCE COUNCELING PROGRAM at MTHS
Ms. Doreen MullarneyStudent Assistance Counselor
• Providing counseling and referral services to students regarding substance abuse related problems.
• Individual and Group Counseling services for all students.
• Serving as an information resource for substance abuse prevention, curriculum development and instruction.
• Providing families with the necessary referral resources regarding substance abuse.
Role of the Anti-Bullying Specialists:
Cathy Ielpi and Doreen Mullarney
As part of the Anti-Bullying Bill of Rights enacted in January 2011 and effective as of September 1, 2011:
The ANTI-BULLYING SPECIALIST: Conducts all Harassment, Intimidation & Bullying
(“HIB”) school investigations. Provides counseling and mediation for students
dealing with HIB issues. Provides opportunities for students to take proactive
measures in creating a more peaceful and respectful school environment.
Proactive Peace Projects
Unity Day Challenge Day Cyber-bullying Assembly Week of Respect Upstander Workshop Peace Ambassadors: Freshmen Orientation,
New Student Welcome Committee, Peace Days in the Cafeteria
Gay/Straight Alliance (GSA): Safe Zone project, Ally Week project, Positive Diversity Messages project
GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
In order to graduate from Monroe Township High School, a student must obtain a minimum of 130 credits in grades 9-12. In addition, the successful completion of certain subjects is required as follows:
5 Credits Health and Physical Education for Each School Year Enrolled 20 Credits Language Arts 20 Credits Mathematics * 5 Credits Technology or Fourth Year of Science 15 Credits Science ** 15 Credits Social Studies 10 Credits Performing, Practical or Visual Arts 10 Credits World Languages 2.5 Credits Economics 2.5 Credits Personal Finance
* The fourth year of Mathematics may be fulfilled by taking a computer course in either the Business or Math Departments or an Accounting course.
** The requirement is a year of Biology, a year of Chemistry, and a year of Physics.
Scheduling for 9th Grade
Current 8th Grade teachers have made recommendations for course placement.
January 2015 – Counselors visited GMB and MTMS to review the scheduling process, course electives, and the MTHS Program of Studies.
March 2015 – Counselors will visit MTMS and GMB to meet with all 8th Grade students to review and finalize course selections.
Deadline for all elective changes is June 30th.
Program of Studies
Can be found on the MTHS website: http://www.monroe.k12.nj.us/Domain/113
Includes information on every course offered at MTHS by department:
*Grade Level*Prerequisites*Course description
Program of Studies
Course Waiver
8th grade teachers made recommendations.
Recommendations are based on how a student is performing in 8th grade.
Summer classes for advancement or graduation credit are not permitted to be taken for incoming 9th graders.
GET INVOLVED
SPORTS ELIGIBILITY Freshmen entering MTHS do not
need credits from 8th grade to participate during 1st semester.
However, to be eligible to participate during 2nd semester freshmen must earn at least 13.75 credits by the end of the 1st semester.
1st and 2nd marking periods determine Spring eligibility.
To be eligible for 1st semester as a sophomore, student must earn 27.5 by the end of freshmen year.
Keep the grades up!
STAY INVOLVED
CLUBS AND ACTIVITIES There are many opportunities for students to get involved in the
MTHS community. Open link to Clubs on the CCCC website.
Your Freshman Still Needs Your Involvement!
Basic Strategies to Review with Your Child:
1. Stay Organized and Keep a Schedule- Some students still need assistance organizing binders and folders on their iPads, checking teacher websites, creating to-do lists, setting reminders, etc.
2. Communication- review his/her academic progress in parent connect, reach out to the teacher regarding graded assignments.
3. Attend extra help sessions- encourage your child to attend extra help when he/she has questions or experience difficulty with subject matter.
4. Goal setting-ask your son/daughter about his/her short term and long term goals. Senior year will be here before you know it!
5. Reach out to your child’s school counselor with questions or concerns.
NAVIANCE
Naviance is an online college & career planning tool currently used at MTMS & MTHS.
High School use will include: CCCC updates via email & news bulletins Learning Style & Personality Type Surveys Career exploration & Inventory Quizzes College research including MTHS acceptance
history College Representative Visits Resume builder
Naviance
