Guidance Dept. Newsletter BAYONNE HIGH SCHOOL 2014 - 2015
A Message from the Director of Parents’ Night at BHS Student Personnel Services, Renae M. Bush Plan to attend Parents’ Night at Bayonne High School
The Bayonne High School Guidance Department is looking December 3, 2014 @ 6:00 PM forward to working with all of our students as well as their (Faculty members will be available.) parents and guardians.
Ensuring that all seniors fulfill the requirements for ****************************************** graduation is of paramount importance. Counselors will meet with seniors to be sure they are focused and are setting IMPORTANT DATES:
realistic goals. Please discuss with your children their possible future plans such as two or four year colleges, trade Marking Period I and technical schools, the military or the world of work. Sept. 3 to Nov. 17 ...... 48 days Back to School Night ...... Sept. 17, 2014 Each counselor will provide small group instruction on how College & Career Fair ...... Oct. 1, 2014 to research careers and post secondary schools via reference Progress Reports Distribution ...... Oct. 10, 2014 material and the internet for all juniors. Keep in mind that all Report Card Distribution ...... Nov. 25, 2014 students must pass the New Jersey Department of Education state mandated assessments. Marking Period II Nov. 18 to Jan. 30 ...... 45 days As sophomores, students will participate in career planning Parents’ Night ...... Dec. 3, 2014 exercises. Their interests and abilities will be matched up to Financial Aid Workshop ...... Dec. 8, 2014 possible career choices. They will do a career interest survey Progress Reports Distribution ...... Jan.9, 2015 on the internet. It is never too early to begin career planning. Report Card Distribution ...... Feb. 9, 2015
During students’ freshman year they will have an initial Marking Period III interview with their counselor. This is an opportunity for the Feb. 2 to April 1 ...... 42 days students and counselors to get to know each other. The Mid-Year Parent Conference ...... Feb. 18, 2015 counselor will discuss high school graduation requirements, Progress Reports Distribution ...... Mar. 6, 2015 the service learning requirements and the importance of Report Card Distribution...... April 17, 2015 getting involved in extra-curricular activities. Marking Period IV Counselors are always available to both students and parents April 16 to Last Day of School ...... 44 days (approx.) to discuss concerns, to arrange parent/teacher conferences, to National Honor Society Induction ...... TBA deal with stress and to help to plan for future success. Progress Reports Distribution ...... May 15, 2015 Senior Awards Ceremony ...... TBA Report Card Distribution ...... June 30, 2015
****************************************** EMERGENCY SCHOOL CLOSINGS: Listen to any one of the following radio stations starting at 5:00 AM:
WOR, WMCA, WINS, WCBS & WADO (Spanish) or TV News Channel 4-WNYW or Channel 12-NJN
Page 1 B.H.S. ATTENDANCE “HOMEWORK ASSIGNMENTS” POLICY
Each teacher at BHS has their own Web Page Regular attendance is mandatory and very where they post Homework Assignments. important:
Students and Parents can access . School Begins: 8:39 AM homework assignments by going to . Dismissal: 2:40 PM
the website @ www.bboed.org A student who is absent more than 10 days may be denied Course Credits. Click Bayonne High School - on the left side of the page you will see options. A note from the parent to the homeroom teacher
is necessary for a student to be admitted to school Click on BHS Faculty - at the bottom of this after an absence. page you will see the list of Teacher’s website addresses. A doctor’s note is required for re-admission to
Click on the Teacher you need to open their school after 5 consecutive days absent. web page & calendar to find homework assignments. ******************************************
“TUTORIAL CLASSES” There’s more than just checking the Written Assignment… Zero Period Tutorials are available in all major Written homework is only Step 1, and it’s often the academic subjects as easiest part. Step 2, more importantly involves well as lunchtime tutorials studying the material until he/she understands it. in Math and English. See your teacher or guidance for details. So when is homework finished? When your teen has completed the written homework and has reviewed the ****************************************** information until he/she knows it.
“GUIDANCE DEPARTMENT NOTICES Helpful Study Skills…. ARE POSTED ARE POSTED 1. Learn to take notes. IN ALL HOMEROOMS” 2. Go for extra help. 3. Do all homework every night. Do it Guidance Department memos and announcements because it helps you. of scholarships, new post-secondary programs, dates 4. Do your studying ahead of time, of Open Houses and college on-site Admissions not at the last minute. 5. Don’t procrastinate. information for Seniors are posted in homerooms.
6. Create an environment where you can regularly Scheduled Visitations: work and study. 7. Try to understand material, not just memorize. Memos and announcements will be posted when 8. Ask questions of everyone. Don’t be afraid of feeling representatives of various colleges, career schools silly. and armed forces will be visiting at Bayonne High 9. If you don’t do well on something, go back and relearn it. School. 10. Find out how you learn best - seeing, listening or doing! 11. Don’t try to do it all the night before. Students that are interested in participating in a 12. Take study skills class. visitation or a college on-site admission should see “Remember there are consequences both positive their guidance counselor to get a pass to attend. and negative from the grades you earn.”
Page 2 BBOED PARENT PORTAL Promotion Requirements:
The Bayonne Board of Education Parent Portal connects . Sophomore Homeroom ...... 30 Credits parents/guardians to student’s data on-line, anytime from . Junior Homeroom ...... 60 Credits anywhere there is internet service. Information about only . your child’s progress can be viewed. Senior Homeroom...... (Must be eligible to Graduate in June of the following year.) To access the Parent Portal on the Bayonne Board of
Education Website: ****************************************** Go on-line @ www.bboed.org Athletic Eligibility: Click the Parents Tab
Click Parent Portal (in drop down box) A student must accumulate 30 credits Log in using the code, username and password in the previous year in order to be found in the portal letter you receive from the eligible to play a fall or winter sport. school district.
A student must accumulate 15 credits by mid-year You can link multiple children in your family using the in order to be eligible to play a spring sport. information from each child’s portal letter.
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Extra-Curricular Activities “ RADUATION EQUIREMENTS” G R We recommend that you encourage participation in the (125 Credits are Required for Graduation)
many extra-curricular activities provided at Bayonne Mandatory Courses are: High School. . English 9, 10, 11, 12 To earn Activity Points towards an award at . World History, US 1 & US 2 graduation. . Math – 3 years To earn the 15 activity points needed for membership . Science – 3 years into the Honor Society. . Physical Education – 9, 10, 11, 12,
For personal pleasure, perhaps to meet new friends. (including Health/Safety) . Fine or Performing Arts – 5 credits See Mrs. Temchin, the Student Activities Coordinator, . Practical Arts/Technology – 5 credits for a list of activities and further information. . World Language - 1 year
. Financial Literacy The Activities Office is located in the Basement . 20 Hours of Service Learning Level of the Main Building. . Pass both sections of the HSPA
****************************************** ****************************************** COIN 3 PROGRAM F INANCIAL A ID W ORKSHOP:
Your child’s guidance counselor will also assist your child in exploring careers and college planning with the COIN 3 Program. Mon. – Dec. 8, 2014 You can continue to use this program at home by accessing the internet using the following steps: @ 6:00 PM BHS Auditorium Go On-line @ www.coin3.com (30th Street Entrance)
Log onto Coin: (Click Dept. - Guidance)
Click left side – Helpful Links - COIN Parents & Students of Grades 11 & 12 are See Coin Career Library: Welcome to attend. You will receive helpful (Click Green – Go Button) information regarding the FAFSA process. Type the Site ID # LNJ14307 Type the Login # 451576 Free Application for Federal Student Aid available online @ www.FAFSA.ed.gov.
Page 3 SAT “SERVICE LEARNING” Register On-Line for the SAT & verify fees Successful Completion of @ www.collegeboard.com 20 Hours
TEST Registration Required for Graduation! DATE: Deadline: Test Site: 10/11/14 09/12/14 BHS Service Learning will engage students at Bayonne High 11/08/14 10/09/14 (See Other Test Sites) School in community service that is integrated into their 12/06/14 11/06/14 BHS academic curriculum and accompanied by structured 01/24/15 12/29/14 (See Other Test Sites) opportunities for personal reflection. Students will learn by 03/14/15 02/13/15 BHS doing, by working to improve our community in social 05/02/15 04/06/15 BHS service agencies, the hospital, senior citizen centers, 06/06/15 05/08/15 BHS community centers, environmental work sites, with service clubs and organizations, and veterans groups. Service . BHS CEEB CODE#: 310060 activities can also take place within Bayonne High School
. SAT Test Site# for BHS: 31-124 or other schools. Activities could include a buddy system, after-school programs, or tutoring. Service will be ****************************************** calibrated to the students’ ages, developmental abilities, interests, experience, and to training and supervision available at relevant service-sites. ACT Register On-Line for the ACT, verify fees & Service Learning also facilitates civic education for a civil test sites @: www.actstudent.org society by providing students with hands-on experience in
service organizations that help society “work”, and by TEST Registration enabling them to make a real contribution to society. DATE: Deadline: Test Site: Service Learning does these things while teaching real 10/25/14 09/19/14 (See Test Sites) skills in “real world” settings, and with meaningful adult 12/13/14 11/07/14 (See Test Sites) mentoring by service professionals who “coach” students 02/07/15 01/09/15 (See Test Sites) in their service work. Service Learning can also enhance 04/18/15 03/13/15 (See Test Sites) classroom learning, by making the material relevant and 06/13/15 05/08/15 (See Test Sites) memorable. Service Learning provides students with an opportunity to identify community problems, potential . BHS CEEB CODE#: 310060 resources for solving them, and ways to contribute, thus ****************************************** learning important lessons about active participation in society.
“USEFUL WEBSITES” To begin Service Learning Hours For Guidance Department You must first have your Paperwork information we encourage our Approved! students, and parents/ guardians to utilize…. the Bayonne High School Website @ See Mrs. Detto - located in the Main Office www.bboed.org (i.e., Principal Baccarella’s Office) (Click on Guidance) Other Sources for College Information are: All students must complete 10 hours of Service Learning before they begin Sophomore year. www.collegeboard.com www.fafsa.ed.gov The 20 Hour Service Learning Graduation www.ed.gov Requirement must be successfully completed by September of Senior year. collegeweeklive.com www.ncaa.org Also, students who do not comply will NOT be www.princetonreview.com eligible to participate in any sports, activities, www.kaplan.com or clubs. www.fastweb.com
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Student Teen Center If Your Teen Is Learning, The Teen Center is open and all Bayonne High So Are You! School students are welcome to participate in the many activities planned. In order to join, a consent form must be signed and returned to the Student Before teens can express opinions, they need to learn Center at Bayonne High School. how to develop them. They also have to learn how to express them clearly. They will need those skills Services Offered for: throughout their lives. However, if your teen is learning, ♥ Students whose parents so are you. are divorced or separated ♥ Teen Mothers You will learn what he/she really thinks about a problem. ♥ Pregnant Teens You will learn what he/she worries about and usually ♥ Coping with loss doesn’t tell you. You will learn more about his/her friends ♥ Coping with emotions/ and his/her life. So give your teen the time to develop depression and express opinions. You will both learn something. ♥ Anger Management ♥ Children of Substance Abusers ****************************************** ♥ Students who are socially isolated / low self esteem “WAYS TO WORK ♥ Substance Abuse Aftercare WITH YOUR ♥ Resolving Family Conflict ♥ Relationship Issues GUIDANCE COUNSELOR”
The Teen Center is located at the Bayonne YMCA (Avenue E and 21st Street) Students- can work with your school and will offer counseling, tutoring, a drop-in room counselor to. . .
with games and activities, a drama group, sports • talk about your hopes, fears and other feelings, activities and lots more! • get new ideas on how to handle your problems
Hours Open are: and make decisions, learn about careers for you, • find ways to communicate with someone, deal Wednesday & Thursday: 7:00pm–9:00pm with stress in your life, Friday: 6:00pm–9:00pm • learn to feel good about yourself, make a plan for Saturday: 6:30pm- 9:00pm improving your grades,
“We are looking forward to seeing you there.” • figure out courses you need to take for graduation and college entrance, • ask about opportunities and programs at school ****************************************** and in the community.
Anti-Bullying Policy Parents- can work with your school The Harassment, Intimidation and Bullying Laws were counselor to. . . amended in the State of New Jersey. The Bayonne School District has complied with all the Mandates. Bullying • talk about your hopes and fears for your child, behavior can be physical or verbal. It can cause both physical • get new ideas for handling problems with your child, and/or emotional harm to the target. Cyber-bullying has • learn about programs that can help your child and become a very serious issue with adolescents. All students your child’s teachers, have been asked to sign a contract stating that they will be • learn about programs that can help your child and good digital citizens. Parents should have serious discussions your family, with their students about the proper use of media. • deal with stress in your life, • create a plan to help your child be successful in The HIB Policy can be found on the Bayonne Board of school, Education website @ www.bboed.org. Copies are also • help your child make a plan for graduation and available in the principal’s office. future success.
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At Bayonne High School…
“Our Mission is to provide students with quality educational programs and a safe and supportive learning environment enabling them to maximize their potential and become healthy, happy, productive and fulfilled citizens.”
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Guidance Department Counselors BAYONNE HIGH SCHOOL 667 Avenue A Bayonne, NJ 07002
(201) 858-5906
Renae M. Bush, Director of Student Personnel Services & Anti-Bullying Coordinator
Phone# (201) Counselor / Anti-Bullying Specialist: Chiaravalloti, Marleen 858-5913 DeFilippo, Cydney 858-5908
Dwyer, Kimberly 858-5578 Heleno, Kathy 858-5875 Hromy, Maryann 858-5912 Romano, Amanda 858-5910
Nuziale, Charles 858-5874 Parker, Thomasine 858-5878 Walsh, Nancy 858-5909
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BAYONNE BOARD OF EDUCATION CENTRAL OFFICE ADMINISTRATION
WILLIAM LAWSON, PRESIDENT PATRICIA L. McGEEHAN, Ed.D. AVA T. MITCHELL, VICE PRESIDENT Superintendent of Schools DANIEL BONNER PATRICK D. CONAGHAN, Esq. ROBERT C. CRAIG THEODORE GARELICK Assistant Superintendent of Personnel MIKEL B. LAWANDY MICHAEL MASONE, Esq. LEO J. SMITH, Jr. Assistant Superintendent for Business / S.B.A. PATRICK F. O’DONNELL AGNES I. RYMER, Esq.
GARY R. MAITA, DMD Board Secretary
ANTHONY D’ELIA, Esq. Board Counsel
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