Mr. Gilbert Bannister, Assistant Principal Ms. Shannon Grieve, School Counselor Mrs. Sonya Sutter, School Counselor 8/28/15

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1 Mr. Gilbert Bannister, Assistant Principal Ms. Shannon Grieve, School Counselor Mrs. Sonya Sutter, School Counselor 8/28/15

2 Our Vision & Mission VISION Every student is inspired to learn and empowered to excel MISSION We cultivate a vibrant learning community that prepares students to thrive in a dynamic world

3 P R I D E q q q q Punctuality Respect Integrity Determination q Excellence

4 Communicate with your student Communicate with your student s teacher (i.e., , phone call, meeting) **Form plan together on how to address concern(s)** Involve your student s School Counselor Converse with the Instructional Team Leader Contact your student s Administrator

5 The Administration Team Principal Mr. Nick Novak Assistant Principals Mr. Brian Sackett, 9th Grade Mr. Dale Castro, (A - B) Mrs. Lisa Veslany, (C - J) Ms. Gilbert Bannister, (K - R) Ms. Lynnette Moore, (S - Z)

6 Who are the Instructional Team Leaders (ITL s)? Ms. Debbie Bates and Mr. Michael Kellaher, Special Education Mr. Chip Boling, Math Mr. David Glenn, Student Services Mr. Grant Scott, Science Mr. Jon Hollander, Social Studies Ms. Jennifer O Neill, Fine Arts, PE, Dance Mrs. Erin McArdle, English Ms. Julia Martinez, World Language Ms. Mary Metzler, CTE

7 } Mr. David Glenn } Mrs. Nicola Hildreth } Mrs. Sonya Sutter A - B Instructional Team Leader C G H Mb } Ms. Shannon Grieve Mc R } Mrs. Jillian Snyder S Z } Mr. Mindel and Ms. Valentine 9 th Grade Counselors

8 Security Officer: Mike Williams SRO (School Resource Officer): Officer Lilly Feel free to contact with questions and concerns.

9 } Leaving School is NOT permitted } Importance of Attendance and Being On-Time and Prepared to Learn } Student Drivers } *Electronic Device Policy = BYOD Can t Be Seen, Can t Be Heard Classroom Bell to Classroom Bell.

10 } Know what your child is doing on the internet. } Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, Snapchat (check regularly) } Once a picture or video is posted online, it is out there forever. v This includes sending pictures through your cell phone. } Look for signs of cyber bullying and/or illegal activities. } Employers/colleges are searching internet as part of decision making process.

11 } Unlawfully missing 5% (9 absences) of a course will result in a possible denial of credit for that course. } Being more than 20 minutes late to a class will result in an absence for that class. } Being more than 90 minutes late to school will result in 1/2 day absence.

12 } We are very excited about the launch of HCPSS Connect on Monday, August 31 and the opportunities for parents to stay engaged with their child's academics. One component of HCPSSConnect is the Canvas Learning System. } Beginning this week, parents are being added to their child's course pages in Canvas. You may have even received s notifying you that you have been enrolled in your child's courses. } Parents will not have access to these courses until August 31, but save the s as a reminder to log in on Monday to view your child's courses. } Read more HCPSS News online and follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and our new Mobile App!

13 } 21 Credits } HSAs/PARCC } SSL } World of Work

14 WORLD OF WORK Fulfilled during Junior Year English 11 Spring 2016 ü College common application ü Writing an essay ü Academic resume ü Mock interview CHECK OUT:

15 } Extended Day } NHS } Math Honor Society Tutoring } After-school help with teachers } Math lunch help- get pass from math teacher

16 } HSA Intervention } ESOL Programs } Remediation } Advancement

17 SEASONAL ACTIVITIES } SPRING: Research & visit schools, Schedule appt. to see your Counselor, take SAT/ACT. } SUMMER: Request catalogs, applications and interviews Research scholarships Make a summer appt. with your Counselor ( senior conversation ) Work on Transcript Packet Work on College Essay(s) Decide where and if to apply early decision, early action or regular decision.

18 September Ø Visit with college reps in Career Center Ø Senior College Night - Wed., Sept. 16 from 6-8pm October Ø Financial Aid Night Ø PSAT Ø Howard County College Fair January Ø PSAT Interpretation March Ø College Night for Juniors Ø Visit college campus spring break Ø First opportunity to take re-designed SAT May Ø SAT at Howard High School, AP exams at Howard High School June Ø Subject tests

19 How can your student become involved? Join a school club If there isn t a school club of interest, start a new one! Try-out for a sport, dance team, cheerleading, drum line, etc. Become involved in fine arts/music (choir, band) Join JROTC Volunteer!

20 COLLEGE NIGHT Wednesday, September 16th, 2015 Howard High School, 6pm FINANCIAL AID NIGHT Tuesday, October 6, 2015 Howard High School, 7pm

21 } 4 Year College } Community College } Technical School } Apprenticeship Programs } Military } Work

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24 *1-2 Reach Schools (<30% chance) *3-4 Target Schools (30-60% chance) *1-2 Safety Schools (60+% chance)

25 } Two year, four year } Campus environment, distance from home } Area of interest } Co-ed, male, female } Admissions criteria

26 } ACADEMIC RECORD which includes course of study and Grades/GPA } Recommendations } Class Rank } Standardized Test Scores } Essay } Extracurricular Activities } Interview } Community Service or giving back to the community } Diversity

27 } When asked about the #1 factor in college admissions, many students are not aware that colleges overwhelmingly say it s a rigorous high school curriculum. } A strong college-prep curriculum is by far the best predictor of initial college success.

28 Note deadlines for Fall testing! Stop And Think SAT ACT NOW! TEST Deadline SAT- Oct. 03, 2015 Sept. 03, 2015 SAT- Nov. 07, 2015 Oct. 09, 2015 SAT- Dec. 5, 2015 ACT- Oct. 24, 2015 Nov. 05, 2015 Sept. 18, 2015

29 } 4 year colleges require entrance exams } Community colleges use SAT scores to place students } SAT scores may qualify students for additional financial assistance } Information gathered can be used to help plan for future classes } The SAT is a strong predictor of student success in college } The re-designed SAT will be offered this March 2016

30 } Consider taking the ACT if your PSAT or SAT score is inconsistent with academic performance } Four sections (English, Math, Reading, Science) fewer breaks/interruptions } 4 scores of 1-36 for each test Optional Writing Test score of 0-12 not included in composite score } No penalty for wrong answers

31 Students interested in participating in Division I or Division II college sports should see coaches, Mr. Duffy, Mr. Mindel, or counselors for information regarding the NCAA Clearinghouse registration.

32 } College Search } Career Search } Personality Inventories } Review GPA/Test Scores } SMART Goals Username: Full Student ID- Password: School computer logon password

33 } This PowerPoint will also be available on the Student Services Website.

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