New Fairfield High School

Grade 9

It is critical to be aware of the school calendar. Pay particular attention to:

• The dates each quarter ends for report cards.
• Interim progress report distribution at five-week intervals.
• Exam dates.

You and your student should:

• Access current grades in the Infinite Campus Portal
• Attend the Freshman Orientation program at the school in late August.
• Parents and Students should utilize  Naviance to explore careers and colleges.
• Discuss progress reports and report cards.
• In the spring, discuss selection of tenth grade courses with your student, reading course descriptions carefully, and noting levels of difficulty.
• Read and review the school rules and regulations as listed in the student handbook – pay particular attention to the attendance policy.
•  Check your student’s class schedule. Note the counselor’s name and phone extension.
• Parents should attend the annual school Open House in the fall.
• Contact the school counselor with any concerns or questions and communicate relevant information.

 Grade 10

You and your student should:

• Continue to utilize  Naviance for college and career information.  
• Read and review information from the Guidance Department regarding college-testing. (The PSAT is recommended for sophomores who wish to take it. The PSAT will be held on Saturday, October 16th, 2010 at New Fairfield High School. PSAT sign ups will be held during lunch waves- registration dates will be announced soon. Call your student’s counselor if you have any questions.)
• Read and discuss progress reports and report cards.
• Discuss the selection of eleventh grade courses with your student, checking graduation requirements carefully.
• 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.
•  Check your student’s class schedule.

• Attend the annual Open House.
• Communicate with your student’s counselor as necessary.

Grade 11

Notice:

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.

 You and your student should:

• Parents and Students should become familiar with the college application aspects of  Naviance.
• Attend the December Financial Aid Night for parents and students.
• Attend college fairs and open houses.
• Attend Junior Planning Night.
  • Read and review the Junior Planning Book.
• Discuss the 12th grade course selections, carefully noting graduation and college admissions requirements.
• 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.
• Meet with college representatives in the College and Career Center.
• Check your student’s class schedule.
• Attend the annual Open House.
• Encourage your student to register for the appropriate College Board tests (PSAT in the Fall, ACT  and/or SAT I and/or SAT II in the spring).
• Schedule an appointment with your student’s counselor to discuss post high school planning.
• Encourage your student to work closely with his/is counselor concerning college planning. Plan college/career visits and interviews where recommended.

Grade 12

You and your student should:

• Parents and Students should utilize  Naviance to request letters of recommendation and monitor the application process.
• Register for the Common Application. (Assistance with this is available in College and Career Center)
• Attend college fairs.
• Attend the The Admission Game for applying to college on TBA
• Attend the December Financial Aid Night for parents and students.
• Read and review the Junior Planning Book and Calendar of Events.
• Discuss the 12th grade course selections, carefully noting graduation and college admissions requirements.
• Consult with her/his teacher if your student is in an Advanced Placement.
• Meet with college representatives in the College and Career Center.
• Check college application procedures, deadlines, testing requirements, and scholarship deadlines.
• Visit colleges and vocational schools as necessary.
• Complete and file all necessary documents for financial aid, noting deadlines that may differ from college application deadlines.
• Check the student’s class schedule, especially regarding graduation and college requirements.
• Attend the annual Open House.
• Encourage your student to register for the appropriate College Board tests (SAT I and II)/ ACT.
• Discuss post high school planning.
• Encourage your student to work closely with her/his counselor concerning college planning. Plan college/career visits and interviews where recommended
• Make sure your child is following the deadlines for handing in college applications and letters of recommendation from staff members.