Parent Guide Grade-by-Grade

<body topmargin=0 leftmargin=0 marginheight=0 marginwidth=0> <table cellpadding=0 cellspacing=0 border=0><tr> <td valign="top" colspan=2 height=90 BGCOLOR="#0000BF" TEXT="#F7F7FF"> <div> <FONT SIZE="5" COLOR="#FFFFFF" FACE="Arial" ><B>Guidance and Counseling Department</B></FONT><B>    </B><B> |     </B><A HREF="http://www.newfairfieldschools.org/highschool" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.newfairfieldschools.org/highs"><U><B>home</B></U></A></div> <div> <A HREF="guidance_and_counseling_services.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Guidance and Counseling Services"><U>Guidance and Counseling Services</U></A>   |   <A HREF="counselor_responsibilities.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="What Are Your Counselors Currently Doing"><U>What Are Your Counselors Currently Doing?</U></A>   |   <A HREF="important_dates_to_remember.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Important Dates to Remember"><U>Important Dates to Remember</U></A>   |   <A HREF="id59.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Summer Opportunities"><U>Summer Opportunities</U></A>   |   <A HREF="standardized_testing.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Standardized Testing"><U>Standardized Testing</U></A>   |   <A HREF="graduation_requirements.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Graduation Requirements"><U>Graduation Requirements</U></A>   |   <B>Parent Guide Grade-by-Grade</B>   |   <A HREF="school_profile.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="School Profile"><U>School Profile</U></A>   |   <A HREF="ccc.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="The College and Career Center"><U>The College and Career Center</U></A>   |   <A HREF="_scholarship_postings.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE=" Scholarship Postings"><U> Scholarship Postings</U></A>   |   <A HREF="counseling_resources.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Counseling Resources"><U>Counseling Resources</U></A>   |   <A HREF="program_of_studies.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Program of Studies"><U>Program of Studies</U></A>   |   <A HREF="id58.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Special Programs"><U>Special Programs</U></A></div> <div> </div> </td> </tr><tr> <td valign="top" width=210 BGCOLOR="#FF0033" TEXT="#080000"> <div> <A HREF="index.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Guidance and Counseling Department"><U><B>Guidance Department Welcome</B></U></A></div> <bR> <div> <A HREF="guidance_and_counseling_services.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Guidance and Counseling Services"><U><B>Guidance and Counseling Services</B></U></A></div> <bR> <div> <A HREF="counselor_responsibilities.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="What Are Your Counselors Currently Doing"><U><B>What Are Your Counselors Currently Doing?</B></U></A></div> <bR> <div> <A HREF="important_dates_to_remember.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Important Dates to Remember"><U><B>Dates to Remember</B></U></A></div> <bR> <div> <A HREF="standardized_testing.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Standardized Testing"><U><B>Standardized Testing Information</B></U></A></div> <bR> <div> <A HREF="graduation_requirements.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Graduation Requirements"><U><B>Graduation Requirements</B></U></A></div> <bR> <div> <B>Parent Guide </B></div> <div> <B>Grade-by Grade</B></div> <bR> <div> <A HREF="program_of_studies.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Program of Studies"><U><B>Program of Studies</B></U></A></div> <bR> <div> <A HREF="school_profile.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="School Profile"><U><B>Our School Profile</B></U></A></div> <bR> <div> <A HREF="ccc.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="The College and Career Center"><U><B>College and Career Center</B></U></A></div> <bR> <div> <A HREF="_scholarship_postings.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE=" Scholarship Postings"><U><B>Scholarships</B></U></A></div> <bR> <div> <B>Summer Opportunities</B></div> <bR> <div> <A HREF="counseling_resources.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Counseling Resources"><U><B>Counseling Resources</B></U></A></div> <bR> <div> <B>Special Programs</B></div> <bR> </td> <td valign="top" height=390 BGCOLOR="#FFFFFF" TEXT="#080000"> <div> <I><B>IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PARENTS:</B></I></div> <div> <B>A hidden provision in the No Child Left Behind Act requires that confidential student information be supplied to the Pentagon. A high school student's social security number, GPA, cell phone number, and other sensitive information of youths 16-25 is being collected through a private marketing firm without the need for the person's or the parent's knowledge or permission. A provision has been made if you do not want this information given to the government. You must do two things:</B></div> <div> <B><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700f000000000.png" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Log on to </B><FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#BF0000" FACE="Arial" ><B>www.LeaveMyChildAlone.org</B></FONT><B> and follow the directions.</B></div> <div> <B>Contact Tom Dickau, the Guidance Director, with your child's name, so that this information will not be supplied to military recruiters who visit NFHS.</B></div> <bR> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div> <I>Parent Information Guide Grade-by-Grade</I></div> <div> <B>Grade 9</B></div> <div> <B>It is critical to be aware of the school calendar. Pay particular attention </B><B>to:</B></div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700f000000000.png" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">the dates each quarter ends for report cards.</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700f000000000.png" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">interim progress report distribution at five-week intervals.</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700f000000000.png" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">exam dates.</div> <div> <B>You and your student should:</B></div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700f000000000.png" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">attend the Freshman Orientation program at the school in late August.</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700f000000000.png" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">attend the "Making It (High School) Count" program in October (auditorium).</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700f000000000.png" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">discuss progress reports and report cards. </div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700f000000000.png" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">in spring, discuss selection of tenth grade courses with your student, reading course descriptions carefully, and noting levels of difficulty. Sign and return the course selection form promptly.</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700f000000000.png" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Read and review the school rules and regulations as listed in the student handbook – pay particular attention to the attendance policy.</div> <bR> <div> <B>You should:</B></div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700f000000000.png" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">check your student’s class schedule. Note the counselor’s name and phone extension.</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700f000000000.png" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">attend the annual school Open House in the fall.</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700f000000000.png" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">attend the "Making High School Count" program in October (auditorium).</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700f000000000.png" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">call you student’s counselor with any concerns or questions and communicate relevant information.</div> <bR> <div>  <FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#FF0033" FACE="Arial" ><B>Grade 10</B></FONT></div> <div> <B>You and your student should:</B></div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700f000000000.png" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">read and review information from the Guidance Department regarding college-testing.. (The PSAT is recommended for sophomores who wish to take it. Call your student’s counselor if you have any questions.)</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700f000000000.png" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">read and discuss progress reports and report cards.</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700f000000000.png" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">discuss the selection of eleventh grade courses with your student, checking graduation requirements carefully.</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700f000000000.png" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">consult with her/his teacher if your student is in an Advanced Placement course, regarding the taking of AP exams and/or the SAT II subject exams.</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700f000000000.png" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">meet with college representatives in the College and Career Center.</div> <bR> <div> <B>You should:</B></div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700f000000000.png" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">check your student’s class schedule.</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700f000000000.png" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">attend the annual Open House.</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700f000000000.png" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">communicate with your student’s counselor as necessary. </div> <bR> <div> <B>Grade 11</B></div> <bR> <div> <B>Notice:</B></div> <div> <B>Application Process for Membership on the Connecticut State Board of Education: Each year the Governor appoints two students entering their senior year to serve on this Board. These students participate in discussions about education policy and offer their own insights. Applications can be filed by students who have a B+ average or higher and who are willing to attend 11 all-day meetings in Hartford.</B></div> <bR> <div> <B>You and your student should:</B></div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700f000000000.png" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">attend the December 1st Financial Aid Night for parents and students.</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700f000000000.png" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">attend college fairs noted in the Guidance Calendar (Dates to Remember)</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700f000000000.png" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">attend the "Making It Count" program on April 5 (auditorium).</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700f000000000.png" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Attend the Connections meeting on March 24th:"Your College Application Process" with a panel of graduating NFHS seniors.</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700f000000000.png" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">read and review the Junior Planning Book.</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700f000000000.png" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">discuss the 12th grade course selections, carefully noting graduation and college admissions requirements.</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700f000000000.png" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">consult with her/his teacher if your student is in an Advanced Placement. course, regarding the taking of AP exams and/or the SAT II subject exams.</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700f000000000.png" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">meet with college representatives in the College and Career Center.</div> <bR> <div> <B>You should:</B></div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700f000000000.png" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">check your student’s class schedule.</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700f000000000.png" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">attend the annual Open House.</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700f000000000.png" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">encourage your student to register for the appropriate College Board tests (PSAT in the fall, SAT I and/or SAT II in the spring).</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700f000000000.png" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">schedule an appointment with your student’s counselor to discuss post high school planning.</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700f000000000.png" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">attend the "Making College Count" program April 5th (auditorium).</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700f000000000.png" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">encourage your child to attend the college visitations and college fairs. Sign up and get more information in the Guidance Office.</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700f000000000.png" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">attend the February 15<FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" >th</FONT> junior parents' night for college planning.</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700f000000000.png" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">encourage your student to work closely with his/is counselor concerning college planning. Plan college/career visits and interviews where recommended.</div> <bR> <div> <B>Grade 12</B></div> <div> <B>You and your student should:</B></div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700f000000000.png" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">attend college fairs.</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700f000000000.png" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">attend the December 1st Financial Aid Night for parents and students.</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700f000000000.png" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">read and review the Junior Planning Book and Calendar of Events.</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700f000000000.png" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">attend the "Making It College and Career Count" program February 2nd (auditorium).</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700f000000000.png" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">discuss the 12th grade course selections, carefully noting graduation and college admissions requirements.</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700f000000000.png" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">consult with her/his teacher if your student is in an Advanced Placement. </div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700f000000000.png" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">meet with college representatives in the College and Career Center.</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700f000000000.png" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">check college application procedures, deadlines, testing requirements, and scholarship deadlines.</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700f000000000.png" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">visit colleges and vocational schools as necessary.</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700f000000000.png" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">complete and file all necessary documents for financial aid, noting deadlines that may differ from college application deadliness. </div> <bR> <div> <B>You should:</B></div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700f000000000.png" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">check your student’s class schedule, especially regarding graduation and college requirements.</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700f000000000.png" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">attend the annual Open House.</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700f000000000.png" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">encourage your student to register for the appropriate College Board tests (SAT I and II).</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700f000000000.png" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Discuss post high school planning.</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700f000000000.png" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">encourage your student to work closely with her/his counselor concerning college planning. Plan college/career visits and interviews where recommended</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700f000000000.png" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Make sure your child is following the deadlines for handing in college applications and letters of recommendation from staff members.These dates are also posted on every counselor's door. and on this site's "Dates to Remember" page</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700f000000000.png" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">attend the "Making It College and Career Count" program February 2nd (auditorium).</div> <bR> <bR> <bR> </td> </tr></table></body>