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FRESHMAN PARENT GUIDANCE EVENING Fairfield Prep Guidance Department October 10, 2013
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Freshman Parent Guidance Evening. Fairfield Prep Guidance Department October 10, 2013. Campus Ministry. Elliott Gualtiere - Director of Campus Ministry Fr. Larry Ryan, S.J.- Chaplain Fr. Bret Stockdale, S.J .- Assistant Chaplain - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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FRESHMAN PARENT GUIDANCE EVENING
Fairfield Prep Guidance DepartmentOctober 10, 2013
CAMPUS MINISTRYElliott Gualtiere-Director of Campus Ministry
Fr. Larry Ryan, S.J.-ChaplainFr. Bret Stockdale, S.J.-Assistant ChaplainJon DeRosa-Director of Student Activities &
Christian Service
Freshman Rally Day-Wednesday, October 16th
Freshman Retreat Leaders Ber Evans Brendan Lacobelle John Manion
Freshman Retreat-Thurs. March 6th-March 7th
www.fairfieldprep.org
STUDENT SUPPORT GROUPS Divorce & Separation Group Grief Group Meetings will take place before school at 8:00
a.m. Contact Suzanne Gorab or Elliott Gualtiere
SAFE SCHOOL CLIMATE PROMOTION PLAN
Concerns or referrals made to: John Hanrahan-Dean of Guidance and College
Advising Jon DeRosa-Director of Student Activities &
Christian Service Guidance Counselors
Safe School Climate Plan
GUIDANCE DEPARTMENT
Opening Remarks & Introductions
John Hanrahan – Dean of Guidance & College Advising - Juniors/Seniors
Rick Hutchinson - Juniors/Seniors Suzanne Gorab – Freshmen/Sophomores A-K* Dina DeRosa- Freshmen/Sophomores A-K* Lynne Chesbro- Freshmen/Sophomores L-Z
*Suzanne Gorab is currently filling in for Dina DeRosa while she is on maternity leave.
FRESHMAN GUIDANCE SEMINAR
Guidance Seminars meet 1 day per every 7 day cycle.
Guidance seminar is scheduled for all 4 years.
It is a unique opportunity for students to interact with
their counselor.
FRESHMAN GUIDANCE CURRICULUM
Transition to Prep
Time Management
Stress
Study Skills
Exam Preparation
Goal Setting
Substance Abuse
Course Registration
Peer Interactions
Respect for Others
Series of transitional, academic & social topics
TRANSITION FROM MIDDLE SCHOOL TO HIGH SCHOOL – SAMPLE LESSON
Scenario #1: Tom is struggling academically and finding it difficult to get a grasp on his classes. He has always been a good student and now is finding it difficult to get above a C.
Scenario #2: Jason did not want to come to Prep. It was his parents decision. He is upset that he is losing touch with his middle school friends and wants to be back in school with them. Despite his desire to leave, his parents have made it clear that transferring is not an option.
Scenario #3: Mike tried out for the freshman football team and was devastated when he did not make it. He doesn’t know many students here and was hoping that by joining a team he would make new friends. Mike is shy and doesn’t always make friends easily.
3 Scenarios highlighting different transitional issues that freshmen may encounter.
SOPHOMORE YEAR
Topics specific to sophomore year: PSAT SAT Subject Tests Collegeboard.com Naviance PLAN Activities Resumes
File review for all sophomores
INDIVIDUAL COUNSELOR MEETINGS
Meetings are most productive when initiated by students
Meet to assess the situation Contact teachers when necessary Contact parents when necessary Make referral to academic support programs Monitor progress
ACADEMIC COMMUNICATION
Encourage students to check their Fairfield Prep e-mail account.
Monitor Black Board and NetClassroom Communicate directly with teachers via
email. All teacher email addresses can be
found in the Faculty Directory on the Prep website www.fairfieldprep.org
STUDENT RESPONSIBILITY
Learning requires an investment of time and effort by the student.
Encourage students to self-advocate. Initiate teacher contact Seek extra help Take the initiative with counselors and schedule
an appointment themselves Encourage students to set goals for
personal development. Take an active role in their own development. Responsible participants in the Prep community. Explore interest and talents by getting involved
in activities.
TAKING INITIATIVE-GET INVOLVED(STUDENT ACTIVITIES)
Explore interests and talents by getting involved in activities.Provides a sense of connectedness to the
school Opportunity to meet other studentsHelps to find their “niche”
CLUBS:Diversity Clubs; Academic Clubs; Service
Clubs; Intramural Program. Meetings: Year-round; 45 min after school; 1
or 2 times a week All are welcomed!
STUDENT ACTIVITIES
African American Cultural Club Application Development Club Art Club Asian Student Association ASPIRA Book Club Bowling Team Business Club Campus Ministry Board Cardinal Key Society Chess Club Criminology Cycling Club Debate Society Encords Fantasy Sports Club
Political Awareness Prep Players Robotics Club Rubik’s Cube Club S.A.D.D. (Students
Against Destructive Decisions)
Salt Water Fishing Club
Science Club Science and
Engineering Club Ski Club Soundings
(Newspaper) Spanish Honor Society Squires Stock Market Club Trig*Star Club
Fairfield Connection (Service) Fencing Club French Club French Honor Society Graphic Design and Film Hearthstone (Yearbook) History Club Intramurals Jazzuits Jeopardy Club Liturgical Music Math Team Media Club Mock Trial Model U.N. Ping Pong Club
A list of the majority of clubs offered at Prep, but not all:
ACADEMIC CENTER THE PEER TUTOR PROGRAM
Who: Juniors and Seniors in the National Honor Society
Where: The Academic Center A201 (8:00AM-4:00PM)
When: Before school, during free periods, or after school
Why: In order to aid students who are struggling in particular subject areas
How: student initiates or may be referred by teacher or counselor
INTERN PROGRAMFairfield University Psychology/Sociology Majors serve a semester internship at Prep
The Interns
With the direction of the Coordinator, assess the student’s difficulties, help the student to develop goals, and coordinate with teachers, peer tutors and parents.
Regular meeting to provide support including:o study skillso organizational skillso time management skills o social skills
ACADEMIC ENRICHMENT PROGRAM
Goal: Provide students with a quiet space to complete homework
Participants: Mandatory for all student that fall under the required 2.0 GPA Academic Standard after each Quarter (Academic Probation)
Where: Academic Center When: During free periods Moderators: Mrs. Alecia Thomas (Director of
S.E.E.D. & Mr. Dean Davis (Director of Academic Center)
Requirements: Attendance 3 times a week & student/parent contract
JUNIOR YEAR COLLEGE PLANNING
The college planning process is discussed throughout Junior year during Guidance classes and in individual meetings with the College Counselors.
We stress students taking ownership in the process.
A proactive and optimistic approach will reduce the stress of college planning.
JUNIOR YEAR COLLEGE PLANNING CON’T
Topics discussed throughout the year: Academic performance Standardized Testing Strategy (PSAT, SAT, ACT, SAT
Subject Tests) College Searching – Naviance Factors in College Admission Admission Glossary Campus Visits Interviews Athletic Recruitment Summer Recommendations
SENIOR YEARGroup & Individual Meetings on College
Application Strategies & Procedures Where, when & how to apply Discussion of all aspects of the college
application Essay, resume, recommendations, filing
procedures Senior Parent Evening
SENIOR YEAR COLLEGE VISITORS
150 colleges send admissions representatives to Prep for small group meetings with seniors
Decisions, Decisions Review of acceptances
College Life Issues/Challenges A look ahead at challenges
CONTACT INFORMATION
John Hanrahan Juniors/Seniors
[email protected](203)254-4200 ext. 2238
Rick Hutchinson Juniors/Seniors
[email protected] (203)254-4200 ext. 2502
Suzanne GorabFreshmen/Sophomores A-K
(203)254-4200 ext. 2133
Dina DeRosaFreshmen/Sophomores [email protected] (203)254-4200 ext. 2758
Lynne Chesbro Freshmen/Sophomores [email protected](203)254-4200 ext. 2513
Jonathan DeRosaDirector of Student Activities
and Christian Service [email protected] (203)254-4200 ext. 2247
Elliott Gualtiere Director of Campus Ministry
[email protected] (203)254-4200 ext. 2255
QUESTIONS?
