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Counselor's Corner ACTIVITIES COUNSELOR ACTIVITIES HIGHLIGHTS & BY GRADE UPCOMING SUMMARY EVENTS COLLEGE LEVEL ACCEPTANCES PAGE 2-3 PAGES 5- 6 PAGE 4 PAGE 7 - 8 FEBRUARY 2019 FLHS Counselor’s Corner The School Counseling Department at SCHOOL COUNSELING DEPARTMENT STAFF Fort Lee High School is a driving force Lauren Carrubba in the development of college and Director of School Counseling Services [email protected] career readiness and plays a crucial role in the social-emotional wellness Diana Acosta School Counselor of the students. The purpose of the [email protected] Counselor’s Corner Newsletter is to Gabrielle Brown update all parents and students on School Counselor [email protected] the activities and events that have taken place since September, as well as Laura Caddell School Counselor to inform the school community as to [email protected] what exciting events will transpire David Cuozzo during the second half of the school Student Assistance Counselor year. [email protected] Tara Lawlor School Counselor [email protected] Luddy Serulle-Green School Counselor [email protected] Marcia Leon School Counseling Services Secretary [email protected] Rosa Pettigrew School Counseling Services Secretary [email protected] 1 | Page Counseling Department Activities September to February The Counseling Department has hosted multiple events during the first half of the school year to assist students with college and career preparation as well as to enhance student social and emotional well- being. • From September through December the College Counseling Corner was open Monday through Thursday in Room 114 after school. Counselors were available to assist students with their college applications and college search related questions during a non-instructional period. Counselors were also available in the Media Center every other Thursday to assist students during their lunch periods. These hours were in addition to their normal office hours and gave our upper classmen dedicated time to ask questions about the Common Application, financial aid, and the college search process. • On September 3rd, ninth grade students attended Freshman Orientation. During the orientation, students had the opportunity to meet administrators, counselors and teachers. Students were given an overview of the policies and procedures of the high school and had the opportunity to do a walk-through of their class schedule in order to familiarize themselves with the building. • On September 16th, school counselors held a Senior Planning & Financial Aid Night for all seniors and their parents. Counselors and administrators shared information about what to expect during this important year and discussed how to navigate the college application process. A representative from the William Paterson University’s Financial Aid Office walked all families through the FAFSA process. • On September 18th, the department coordinated the annual in-house College Fair in which over 100 colleges and universities sent representatives to meet our students and distribute informational materials about their institutions. • On September 26th, the ninth grade parent breakfast was held. Mrs. Serulle-Green explained how courses, grades, and credits all become part of a student’s transcript and are used to determine a student’s final GPA in senior year. She also reviewed Fort Lee High School’s 120 credit graduation requirements. In addition, parents navigated the Fort Lee website, www.flboe.com, and were shown how to locate announcements, calendars, and teacher pages. Parents were also given a tutorial on how to log into the Genesis Parent Portal, which allows parents to monitor student attendance, grades, and assignments. Students were highly encouraged to participate in extracurricular activities and begin acquiring community service hours beginning in freshmen year. • The School Counseling Department and administration welcomed parents and students from all grade levels to the Fort Lee High School’s Open House on November 13th, which was designed to showcase our academy programs, athletic teams, and clubs. This event was especially important for college planning as students were given the opportunity to see all the extracurricular activities available to help build their college resumes. • In October, Fort Lee High School in conjunction with the Fort Lee Municipal Alliance Committee highlighted the town-wide Stigma Free initiative by offering Stigma Free related activities to students in all grade levels. The goal of the Fort Lee Stigma Free initiative is to generate an open and non-judgmental discussion regarding mental illness as well as to create a culture within our community in which individuals feel supported by those around them and are empowered to seek treatment. The activities occurred during Week of Respect, School Violence Prevention Week, and Red Ribbon Week. • In September, freshman English classes participated in classroom lessons presented by the Center for Alcohol and Drug Resources. These lessons were sponsored by the Fort Lee Municipal Alliance in connection with the Stigma Free initiative. The objective of the lessons were to educate students regarding the dangers of substance abuse as well as to raise awareness of different coping skills that can be used to productively combat anxiety and depression. 2 | Page • Beginning in October, ninth grade students participated in a Freshmen Seminar class which was taught by Mr. William Diaz, Assistant Principal and Mr. David Cuozzo, Student Assistance Counselor. The goal of this lesson was to provide freshmen students with valuable information regarding the high school as well as to help them identify important resources available in the building. Follow up lessons will continue to occur throughout the year. As a part of Freshman Seminar, students also participated in a presentation by the Alternatives to Domestic Violence organization. This presentation focused on the warning signs of dating violence as well as discussed local resources available to students and their families. • On October 8th, students attended an assembly by Alumni in Recovery. Alumni in Recovery discussed the negative impact that substance abuse can have on one’s life as well as the importance of making positive choices. Parents of all students throughout the district were invited to attend a subsequent parent presentation. • Beginning in mid-October, juniors began participating in the School of Balance mindfulness program. The goal of the program is to increase student self-awareness as well as to bolster their repertoire of coping skills. Our students are very much embracing this opportunity. • On October 18th, the School Counseling Department held the tenth grade parent. The theme of the meeting was the importance of extracurricular activities in the lives of the students. Counselors emphasized that extracurricular activities help distinguish each individual student’s accomplishments throughout their four years of high school. A panel of students who are involved in various activities in school spoke about the activity and how it had not only impacted their social lives, but their academic lives as well. Parents reported they enjoyed the presentation and felt that the information given was valuable. Parents left with several handouts, most importantly a list of all the clubs that are offered and how to access all the information through the Google Classroom portal. There was also a presentation given by representatives from the Bergen County Division of Mental Health regarding the new 10th grade Teen Mental Health First Aid(tMHFA) program. Fort Lee High School is one of 35 schools nationwide who have been chosen to participate in Lady Gaga's Born This Way Foundation & National Council for Behavioral Health new program. • On November 1st, sophomores participated in a student assembly given by Dr. Michael Fowlin. Dr. Fowlin is a trained actor as well as a clinical psychologist. His presentation focused on building self-esteem, ending the stigma associated with mental illness and welcoming diversity. Following this assembly, students were informed of Fort Lee High School’s participation in the Teen Mental Health First Aid pilot program. Assemblywoman Valerie Vainieri Huttle, Bergen County Freeholders Joan Voss, Tracy S. Zur, and Mary Amoroso as well as representatives from the Bergen County Division of Mental Health, were all in attendance for the event. • On November 1st, freshman participated in an assembly run by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office. This presentation informed students about the dangers of opioid abuse as well as discussed the common pathways that lead to opioid addiction. • On November 15th, the School Counseling Department held the eleventh grade parent. A “Junior Year To Do List” was presented along with expectations for post-graduation success. The differences between the SAT and ACT, the two standardized college entrance exams required by most U.S. colleges and universities were discussed. Most of the event focused on Naviance, our college and career readiness program used by the counseling team to match students to their post-secondary goals. Important features of Naviance were highlighted: college search, creating initial college lists, overlap schools, scattergrams, Super Match, resume builder and the pre-college survey. With such a large turnout, counselors were able to ensure that most parents were given their log ins to their Naviance accounts - allowing them to have a greater impact on their child’s future goals. • Fort Lee High School
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