School Counseling 2018
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11/26/18 Northern Valley Regional School Counseling Program & The College Process November, 2018 Matthew Spatz District Director of Guidance 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. 1 11/26/18 Professional School Counseling Program Aligned to Professional 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 ASCA Comprehensive Program ASCA Model ◦ Foundation ◦ Management ◦ Delivery ◦ Accountability Three Student Domains: ◦ Academic Development ◦ College & Career Readiness ◦ Social/Emotional Development 2 11/26/18 ASCA Comprehensive Program Mindset Standards ◦ Psycho-social attitudes or beliefs students have about themselves in relation to academic work ◦ Make up students’ belief system as exhibited through behaviors Behavior Standards ◦ Learning Strategies ◦ Self Management Skills ◦ Social Skills ASCA School Counseling Services Direct Services School Counseling Core Curriculum Individual Student Planning Responsive Services Indirect Services Consultation Collaboration Referrals 3 11/26/18 Personal / Social Development Research supports link between social- emotional well being and student success ◦ Raise self-awareness and identify strengths ◦ Support and reinforce life skills for student well being ◦ Help students seek balance - in course planning and elsewhere ◦ including helping students identify stress and develop coping skills Role of School Counselor • 9th through 12th grade. • Meets regularly to review progress, set goals and develop future plans. • Schedules courses in accordance with requirements, interests & future plans. • Assists in completing and interpreting learning style and career inventories. • Interprets assessments 4 11/26/18 Role of School Counselor Assists college search & application process. Acts as intermediary with teachers and administration. Assists students and families to resolve issues. Referrals to SAC, outside professionals, I&RST and CST. Four-Year, Developmentally- Appropriate Program (8th Grade) 9th Grade 10th Grade 11th Grade 12th Grade 5 11/26/18 8th Grade to 9th Grade Transition 8th Grade Parent and Student visits. 8th Grade Students visit during day. Individual Meeting - student, parents and counselors review recommendations and create appropriate 9th grade schedule. Peer Mentors host Spring Social and Summer 9th grade Orientations. 9th Grade Experience 9th Grade Parent Orientation Night Students meet with counselor individually: ◦ Review transition issues ◦ Check on academic status ◦ Encourage co-curricular involvement 9th Grade Parent Program Freshman class meetings - Get Engaged / Everything Counts 6 11/26/18 9th Grade Experience Health Lab - with SACs Introduction to Naviance ◦ Learning Style Inventory ◦ Multiple Intelligences Inventory ◦ Career Interest Profiler ◦ Strengths Explorer ◦ (All link to career clusters, majors and colleges) Individually review academic progress, 4-yr plan and future goals. Plan 10th Grade courses Opportunity to take SAT Biology Subject test 10th Grade Experience Continue Naviance program ◦ “Do What You Are” inventory ◦ Identifies personality traits ◦ Links to career clusters, majors and colleges ◦ Update resume Individual meetings - review academic progress, 4-year academic plan and future goals. Plan 11th Grade courses 7 11/26/18 10th Grade Experience Sophomore Parent Night - December Opportunity for PSAT in October. Review PSAT results - may sign up for BigFuture through CollegeBoard College Night (College Fair) - October Financial Aid Night - Fall College Admissions Panel - May 11th Grade Experience PSAT - October College Night (College Fair) - October Financial Aid Night - Fall Review PSAT results - sign up for MyRoad through CollegeBoard Junior Parent Nights - Fall & Spring Alumni Return Day - January Student workshops - Fall & Spring College Representative meetings - all year College Admissions Panel - May 8 11/26/18 11th Grade Experience Individual Student meetings ◦ Review academic progress ◦ Identify future goals & review academic plan ◦ Plan12th Grade courses Take AP, ACT, SAT and SAT Subject tests Individual Junior Parent Conference ◦ Discuss college search process ◦ Review application process Continue with Naviance ◦ Career Search / College Match ◦ Game Plan / Scattergrams 12th Grade Experience Take AP, ACT, SAT and Subject tests. Senior Parent Presentation - September Senior Class Meeting - September Individual conferences ◦ College application process ◦ Review academic progress Early Decision meeting - Fall Apply with Naviance ◦ FERPA ◦ eDocs manages application material ◦ Students complete Senior Questionnaire ◦ Parents complete Brag Sheet 9 11/26/18 12th Grade Experience Application Workshops ◦ Late August - Application Bootcamp ◦ Wednesdays Transcript Review Financial Aid Night - Fall College Fair - Oct. Alumni Return Day - Jan. Transition to College program Graduation Exit Survey - May Admission Criteria Grades in ‘College’ Prep courses ◦ (Honors, AP, Dual Enrollment) Grades in all courses Strength of Curriculum (Rigor) Standardized Test Scores Personal Essays / Written Statements 10 11/26/18 Admission Criteria Counselor Recommendation Demonstrated Interest Teacher Recommendations Rank, Subject Scores, Extra Curricular Interview Importance of Various Factors in the Admission Decision: First-Time Freshmen Percentage of Colleges Rating As: Considerably Moderately Limited Not Important Important Importance Important Grades in All Courses 80.9 10.4 5.8 2.9 Grades in College Prep Courses 70.8 17.5 8.8 2.9 Admission Test Scores (SAT, ACT) 52.3 30.8 14.5 2.3 Strength of Curriculum 51.2 29.4 12.9 6.5 Essay or Writing Sample 16.7 36.9 20.8 25.6 Counselor Recommendation 10.8 46.1 28.7 14.4 Student’s Demonstrated Interest 15.5 21.4 34.5 28.6 Teacher Recommendation 7.1 46.4 29.2 17.3 Class Rank 9.3 27.9 36.0 26.7 Extracurricular Activities 3.6 34.9 40.8 20.7 Subject Test Scores (AP, IB) 4.2 28.9 28.3 38.6 Portfolio 5.4 7.2 27.5 59.9 Interview 3.6 14.3 29.2 53.0 Work 1.8 17.8 41.4 39.1 SAT II Scores 6.6 3.0 19.9 70.5 State Graduation Exam Scores 1.8 8.3 17.9 72.0 Source: NACAC Admission Trends Survey, 2017-18 11 11/26/18 Trends In College Admissions Applications remain strong - total number of student dropped; applications per student increased. Enrollment remains fairly constant. More focus on ‘First Generation’ ‘underrepresented’ & ‘International’ Still emphasizes grades & test scores, but colleges appreciate grit and resilience. More students accessing 2-year colleges. Trends In College Admissions Acknowledged increase in number of emotional-related issues delaying or interrupting matriculation. Clientele seek value, fit, job placement, opportunities Look ‘Beyond the Obvious’ Colleges emphasizing future skill development, value, internships, research opportunities, advisement, placement. Colleges That Change Lives Where you Go is Not Who You’ll Be 12 11/26/18 College Outreach Counselor Visits to College Campuses ◦ Counselors see campus first hand and experience official tour and presentation. ◦ Counselors share information about college visits with fellow counselors and student upon their return. College Night (Hosted with Pascack Valley) ◦ Over 160 schools represented each year. ◦ Counselors meet with college representatives to share and update information. College Admissions Representatives ◦ All Counselors have up-to-date contact information for representatives. ◦ Representatives and counselors maintain communication. Colleges Counselors Visited American University Florida Institute of Mount Holyoke College Siena College Technology Amherst College Muhlenberg Smith College Florida Southern College Barry University New England College Southern New Florida State University Hampshire University Bergen Community New Hampshire Institute College Franklin Pierce University of Art St. Thomas Aquinas College Berkeley College Furman University New Jersey Institute of Technology Stetson University Bryn Mawr College George Mason University North Carolina State SUNY Stonybrook Champlain College Georgia Institute of Technology Nova Southeastern SUNY Binghamton Christopher Newport University University Granite State College Swarthmore College Pace University