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April2022

SpringIntoYourFuture FROM THE DIRECTOR

THS Family, Let’s SPRING Into The New Season! It’s that time to touch base with your School Counselor on your plans for next year! SPRING Into Action – Make sure you’re available and attend course scheduling meetings; NJ Statewide tests are happening–stay alert.

SPRING Into Self-Care – Take a moment and think about the things you want to accomplish this month and the remainder of the school year. June is around the corner and approaching quickly. Go outside and embrace the atmosphere. You Got This!!! #Worldhealthday4.7

Hey Seniors! A few important reminders: Scholarship Season is still Going Strong! Now is the time to seize the opportunity as you plan your next steps. Be sure to check the “Scholarships Tab” regularly. DON’T DELAY! Take the initiative and apply. Plenty of FUNDS are still available for the taking! Accuplacer is for seniors needing to fulfill the state graduation assessment requirements. Seniors will receive a pass from the School Counseling Office. Be sure to attend and arrive at your scheduled time. Post all College/University Acceptances in Naviance.

Whatever the plans, please know that the school counseling department is here to support you. If you need assistance, reach out to your counselor.

Remember to join the “Guidance Info” Google Classroom for your grade. Join codes:
Class of 2022 - fwzm5z2	Class of 2023 - ia3aqne	Class of 2024 - ydbc3eh	Class of 2025 - iu7nmza

"Reset, Reestablish, Reconnect"

DATES TO REMEMBER

Saturday, April 2th ACT Test Date

Friday, April 8th
SAT Test Registration Deadline Test Date - May 7th

Monday, April 11th-Friday, April 15th SPRING RECESS - SCHOOL CLOSED

Friday, April 15th
DISTRICT CLOSED - Good Friday

Sunday, April 17th EASTER

Tuesday, April 19th
MP3 Grade Report Card Distribution (Available on Skyward)

Tuesday, April 26th–8:00AM - Delayed Opening for Grades 10 & 12
NJSLA Testing – Grades 9 (Math Unit 1) & 11 (Science Unit 1)

Wednesday, April 27th–8:00AM- Delayed Opening for Grades 10 & 12
NJSLA Testing – Grades 9 (Math Unit 2) & 11 (Science Unit 2)

Important Links:
Teaneck Public Schools 2021 - 2022 District Calendar THS Counseling Website
Click HERE for a full list of scholarships

POST SECONDARY PLANNING

Seniors!! A few reminders: 1. Update Naviance
2. Apply for scholarships 3. Stay focused.
4. Can Colleges Make the COVID-19 Vaccine Mandatory? 5. Resources
Reach out to your school counselor College Board - “After You’ve Applied”

Juniors! It's never too early to get started! Below are a few resources to get you started:

1. Explore Naviance career exploration via the Career Interest Profiler & other tools. Check out Roadtrip Nation 2. National Association for College Admissions Counseling- PREPARING FOR COLLEGE:JUNIOR CHECKLIST
3. Neumann University - College Checklist: 6 Things for High School Juniors to Do NOW 4. Federal Student Aid - 11th Grade College Prep Checklist
5. College Board - Big Future

Sophomores & Freshmen! There are some steps you can take as a 9th and 10th grader to get you ready for life after THS!
1. Explore Naviance career exploration via the Career Interest Profiler & other tools. Check out Roadtrip Nation 2. College Board - College Planning: 9th/10th Grade
3. Federal Student Aid -10th Grade College Prep Checklists 4. Federal Student Aid -9th Grade College Prep Checklists

FINANCING YOUR FUTURE

How Financial Aid Works

For most students planning to attend college or career school, financial aid is essential. The U.S. Department of Education's office of Federal Student Aid provides more than $120 billion in financial aid to help pay for college or career school each year.

Before each year of college, apply for federal grants, work-study, and loans with the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®) form. Your college uses your FAFSA data to determine your federal aid eligibility. Many states and colleges use FAFSA data to award their own aid. After submission, you’ll receive your Student Aid Report.

It's never too early—or too late—to explore your options for college or career school. Go to https://studentaid.gov/ to learn more about key steps in preparing for college and resources that can help you along the way.

SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES – SENIORS ACT NOW!!

It’s never too early to start thinking about how you are going to pay for college: In Naviance, go to Colleges...scroll to the bottom and click on “Scholarship List”...then change the Browse function by Category to

“Search Engine.” This will give you a list of places to begin your search. Looking for scholarships is very labor intensive, but worth it. **DO NOT pay for scholarship information or provide your Social Security number.** Also, always review the Teaneck High School Counseling Website periodically for updated information.
Click HERE for a full list of scholarships – ACT NOW BY APPLYING!!

Scholarships

Alpha Zeta Gamma Society Grant-in-Aid - 4/1/22 Delta Kappa Gamma Society Grant-in-Aid - Due 4/1/22.pdf
BANNJ- The Donald Van Natta Scholarship & The Alex Sands & Jeffrey C. Mathieu Memorial Scholarship - 4/1/22 Bannj Scholarship Foundation
Builders Association of Northern NJ-John & Helen Durante & Family Scholarship - 4/1/22 Scholarship Foundation - Builders Association of Northern New Jersey
Flavorful Futures Scholarship - 4/1/22 Flavorful Futures Scholarship 2021-2022 Janet Logan Daily Foundation - 4/1/22 Janet Logan Daily Foundation
Men's College Scholarship - Foundation For Fraternity Excellence - 4/1/22 Men's College Scholarship-FFFE
Orchard's Scholarship for Women of Color in STEM - 4/1/22 Orchard's Scholarship for Women of Color in STEM
The Helping Angels, Inc. Scholarship - 4/1/22 The Helping Angels, Inc. Scholarship - Due 4/1/22
The Mickey Corcoran Scholarship Fund - 4/1/22

The Mickey Corcoran Scholarship Fund Application 2022.docx

Bergen County School Counselor Association Annual Scholarship - 4/2/22 BCSCA-Annual Scholarship
The Jessie Banks Foundation Scholarship - 4/8/22 The Jessie Banks Foundation Scholarship - Due 4/8/22
National Council of Jewish Women BCS Scholarship Program - 4/8/22 Scholarships « NCJWBCS
The American Legion Legacy Scholarship - 4/15/22

The American Legion Legacy Scholarship | The American Legion The Teaneck HS Class of 1959 Scholarship Fund - 4/18/22 The THS Class of 1959 Scholarship
The Council of Irish Associations of Greater Bergen County, Inc. - 4/20/22

The Council of Irish Association of Greater Bergen County
NJSEAA Annual Stephen Gold Scholarship Program - 4/25/22 Stephen Gold Scholarship
(NJSEA SCC) Special Children's Scholarship Award - 4/25/22 NJSEA Special Children's Scholarship Award
The Jannie Smith Legacy Fund - 4/29/22 The Jannie Smith Legacy Fund
Armenian Relief Society of Bergen County Scholarship - 4/30/22 Armenian Relief Society of Bergen County Scholarship - Due 4/30/22 The George F. Axt Memorial Fund Nurses Scholarship - 4/30/22 George F Axt Memorial Fund Scholarship Application
Jamaica Organization of NJ Bergen County Chapter Annual Scholarship - 5/6/22 Jamaican Organization of NJ Annual Scholarship
The Thornton Sisters Foundation - The Donald and Itasker Thornton Memorial Scholarship - 5/7/22 The Thornton Sisters Foundation Scholarship

COLLEGE/UNIVERSITY APPLICATION WAIVER FEE CODES: Curry College - APP Code CFW
Kean University - Go2Kean22i

Lincoln University - FREE App & FAFSA

NJIT - APP Code NJ22; Financial Aid FAFSA Code 002621 application checklist
Seton Hall University - APP Code XFW

UPCOMING COLLEGES/UNIVERSITIES EVENTS & NEWS

NACAC Virtual & In-Person College Fairs January 30 - April 26, 2022
Students can register for free, additional information and times at www.nacacattend.org/fairs

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NEW JERSEY STATE VOTER REGISTRATION

Voter Registration & Voting Information:

Students register to vote in New Jersey by following the standard application process: every prospective voter must submit a voter registration application. Registration applications are located in the School Counseling oﬃce. You can also register online https://nj.gov/state/elections/voter-registration.shtml

To register in New Jersey, you must be: ●	A United States citizen
●	At least 17 years old, though you may not vote until you have reached the age of 18 ●	A resident of the county for 30 days before the election
●	The registration deadline to vote is 21 days prior to Election Day

For more information on voter registration eligibility requirement, the role of a citizen and the importance of voting: USA.gov
NJ Division of Elections

Bergen County Office of Elections Vote.org

FROM THE FORUM

Remember the staff at the Teaneck High School FORUM is here to listen to parent and student’s concerns. If you would like to speak to someone at the FORUM please call: (201) 833-5136 or email: Nick Campestre at ncampestre@teaneckschools.org

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Seek professional help if needed. If feelings of sadness or anxiety don’t go away, talk to a doctor or mental health professional. The following resources can be used to access support:

For a life-threatening emergency, always dial 911
Bergen County’s Designated Psychiatric Emergency Screening Program 201-262-HELP/4357

2nd Floor Youth Helpline: 1-888-222-2228 (call or text)
2ND FLOOR is a confidential helpline for New Jersey’s youth that helps find solutions to problems they face at home, at school, or at play

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-8255
para español 1-888-628-9454 Prevención del Suicidio Nacional)
Full list of resources available--can be found on the School Counseling page “Helpful Links”

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For employment Opportunities, please see Ms. Witter in the FORUM in room 127 or email ywitter@teaneckschools.org

MENTAL HEALTH & WELLNESS

Bergen County LGBTQ + Alliance – Youth Programs For for more information, here’s the flyer —> LGBTQ Youth Programs

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MEET THE TEAM THS Counseling Department
Ms. Keshia Golding-Cooper, Director
	kcooper@teaneckschools.org
	
Counselors
	
Mr. Douglas Book
	dbook@teaneckschools.org
	
Ms. Beth Fleischer
	bfleischer@teaneckschools.org
	
Ms. Lillian Garcia
	lgarcia@teaneckschools.org
	
Ms. Kharisma Bettis
	kbettis@teaneckschools.org
	
Mr. Kelvin Reese
	kreese@teaneckschools.org
	
Ms. Jennifer Taylor
	jtaylor@teaneckschools.org
	
Student Assistance Coordinator
Ms. Adrienne Williams- awilliams@teaneckschools.org
	
Support Staff
	
Ms. Kim Dockery
	kdockery@teaneckschools.org
	
Ms. Sheila Moore
	smoore@teaneckschools.org

Photo Credit: THS Student Ehsun Khan

Please check Skyward for you School Counselor

The F.O.R.U.M.

Nick Campestre, Coordinator, ncampestre@teaneckschools.org Victoria Alexander, Counselor, valexander@teaneckschools.org Yvonne Witter, Employment Counselor, ywitter@teaneckschools.org Giannil Hidalgo, Counselor, ghidalgo@teaneckschools.org Owen Barnes, Admin. Assistant, obarnes@teaneckschools.org
Jason Juxon-Smith, Counselor, jjuxonsmith@teaneckschools.org Follow us on Social Media
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Past Presentations are posted!

QUOTE OF THE MONTH & APRIL FUN THEMES

Are we able to reimagine a world where clean air, water and food are available to all?

Where economies are focused on health and well-being?

Where cities are livable, and people have control over their health and the health of the planet?

WHAT CAN YOU DO TO PROTECTTHE PLANET? Spring into Community Service

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APRIL 2022 FUN HOLIDAYS

National PB&J Day - 4.2 National Find A Rainbow Day - 4.3
National Burrito Day - 4.4 National Walking Day - 4.4 World Health Day - 4.7 National Siblings Day - 4.10 National Pet Day - 4.11
National Grilled Cheese Day - 4.12 National Tax Day - 4.15 National Laundry Day - 4.15
Wear Pajamas To Work Day - 4.16 National Haiku Poetry Day - 4.18 Husband Appreciation Day - 4.20 Earth Day - 4.22
National Jelly Bean Day - 4.22 National Picnic Day - 4.23
Administrative Professionals Day - 4.25 National Pretzel Day - 4.26 National Superhero Day - 4.28 National Honesty Day - 4.30

Spring into New Growth & Adventure Spring into Community Spring into Compassion

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FOR THE SPORTS FANS -- NCAA TIME! MARCH 13 - April 4, 2022

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