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Transcript of Flushing High School Parent Teacher Association Pupil Personnel Department Updates January 20, 2015.
Flushing High School
Parent Teacher Association
Pupil Personnel Department Updates
January 20, 2015
Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) involves the process through which children and adults acquire and effectively apply the knowledge, attitudes, and skills necessary to understand and manage emotions, set and achieve positive goals, feel and show empathy for others, establish and maintain positive relationship and make responsible decisions.
Social Emotional Learning
Respect for All RFA Week Social / Emotional Support in FHS
Parent Breakfast Personal Audience with FHS staff (Principal,
AP’s, GC’s)
SEL Initiatives
Respect for All Initiative
Schools should be safe and supportive for all students
Cultural diversity enriches our communities
Create a climate of safety for all students Race, color, ethnicity, national origin, religion, gender,
gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, or disabilities
Goals
Challenge stereotypes
Promote respect and equity
Reduce bullying and violence
Chancellor’s Regulation A-443
Prohibits
Harassment
Discrimination
Intimidation
Threats
FHS Interventions
Classroom Lessons School wide Assemblies Giving Tree project Chinese New Year
Celebration Black History Month
Activities LOVE partners contest and
presentation Peer Mediation on going
initiatives
What Can Parents Do?
Talk to your children
Listen to your children
Look for signs
Did you know? Chronic Absenteeism is defined by the
Federal Government as missing 10% or more of school in an academic year (excused or unexcused). In NYC that would be missing 18 days for the entire year (September – June).
Chronic absences are one of the earliest indicators that a student is off track.
Attendance
Students who miss too much school fall behind have a hard time catching up.
Good attendance builds habits, essential for success in school and life.
On average, one student in America drops out every 26 seconds; 1.23 million per year.
Jobs that require post-secondary education will make up more than 2/3 of new jobs.
Attendance
Student success is depends on everyone working together as a team. Some suggestions for parents include:
Talk to your child about their classes. Let your child know that education is important. Discuss post-secondary options (college and careers).
What Can Parents Do?
Stay Informed. Review their attendance by using PupliPath (ask your guidance counselor or Parent Coordinator Ms. Vacarr for access).
Contact your child’s guidance counselor or the attendance office to discuss ways to help support your child.
What Can Parents Do?
Financial Aid FHS Financial Aid Night
Packets available in English and Spanish in the college office.
Financial Aid Support AAFE Partners (Tuesday and Thursday)
FAFSA is FREE Be wary of scams Get it in- Get a PIN!
College Process
CUNY / SUNY Application DeadlineFEB 1, 2015
Six (6) Scholarships were sent out today on PupilPath!Register and get all the important information.
College Process
John Bowne HS is hosting College Goals 63-25 Main Street
Flushing, NY 11367 February 7, 2015, 10am - 1pm Preregister to complete your FAFSA and NYS Tap
with trained professionals in the financial aid field.
https://collegegoalny.org/2015-event-locations/college-goal-ny-students/47-john-bowne-high-school-student-registration
College Process FAFSA
PSAT Score Back Session SAT and Standardized
Testing February 3, 6:00, Library
PSAT College & Entrance Exams
Mayor’s Office of Immigrant Affairs Citizenship workshop Saturday, February 7 Information in parent packet
Legal Aid provides free advice for low income immigrants
Immigrant Students and the College Process
Can I apply for college?Yes, undocumented students can apply for college. State colleges and universities should not ask for any
information regarding your legal status when you submit your application. When applying to a state college or university, you are not required to put a social security number. You can leave the space blank on your application with no effect on your likelihood of acceptance. State schools are not required to report undocumented students to the federal government; however, they are required to report international students with a student visa from a foreign country. Once accepted to a state college or university, make sure you are not mistakenly classified as an international student.
Immigrant Students and the College Process
Am I eligible for in-state tuition rates?Non-resident tuition for state colleges and universities is significantly higher than in-state tuition. In New York , undocumented students are eligible for in-state tuition if you meet the following requirements:
You have attended for at least two years and graduated from an approved New York State high school and apply for attendance at a SUNY, CUNY, state-operated, or community college within five years of receiving a high school diploma, or
In order to claim residency status for tuition purposes, undocumented students must: File affidavit state that s/he has filed or will file application for legal residency Show proof of domicile (rent checks, pay stubs with a NY address, high school
records, etc.)
It is important that your school be aware of your legal status in order that you may qualify for resident tuition rates. Check to make sure that you are not classified as an international student, as international students are charged higher tuition costs.
Immigrant Students and the College Process
Can I apply for financial aid? Under current law undocumented student
cannot apply for state or federal financial aid. However, undocumented students can apply for private scholarships and awards for higher education.
May not be eligible for federal aid, but colleges will encourage you to fill out a paper FAFSA and bring it directly to the school. See Mr. Liu or the college office for details.
Immigrant Students and the College Process
At Risk Parent Meetings February 10 Freshmen and Senior
Parents
Academic Updates