THSConnections

October2020

FROM THE DIRECTOR
Welcome to the 2020-2021 school year at Teaneck High School. While this is not how we typically embark on the start of the school year, please know that the School Counseling Department stands ready to support you and your child in their as we navigate this school year.	I would also like to welcome incoming freshmen, transfer students and parents.

NAVIANCE, WHERE YOUR PATH TO SUCCESS STARTS Naviance is where you start your search for college success. The Naviance College, Career and Life Readiness (CCLR) Framework builds essential mindsets and skill sets for long-term student success that drive continuous student engagement and better outcomes. It provides a blueprint for success after graduation.

Please make sure you activate your account now. Need help, email THSCounselor@teaneckschools.org

COUNSELOR CORNER ~ MEET MS. TAYLOR
My name is Jennifer Taylor- known to many as simply, JT. I am a Counselor through and through. I believe that every human being on this planet has the capacity to learn and grow, and I am honored to be in a position to be a helper in that process. I am a proud THS Alumn, and a good friend and colleague used to say, “Uh oh, the Teaneck is coming out in JT.”	I take that as the highest compliment, in that we are strong members of an amazing community whose beliefs lie in respect and dignity for all. I am a humanist, and as the great Mohammed Ali once said, “The Service you do for others is the rent you pay for your room here on Earth.” I can’t wait to leave the virtual office and reunite with all of my beautiful students.

Meet the 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 Mitchell
	kmitchell@teaneckschools.org
	
Mr. Kelvin Reese
	kreese@teaneckschools.org
	
Ms. Jennifer Taylor
	jtaylor@teaneckschools.org
	
Student Assistance/HIB Coordinator-Ms. Adrienne Williams awilliams@teaneckschools.org
	
Support Staff
	
Ms. Kim Dockery
	kdockery@teaneckschools.org
	
Mr. Chuck Hollis
	chollis@teaneckschools.org

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		Owen Barnes, Secretary,
		
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COLLEGE VISITS

All college visits will be posted and emailed to you through Naviance. Make sure you are registered.

What type of school are you interested in?

Two Year Schools (e.g. BCC) ● Apply in February (ideal)
● No transcript until after graduation ● No SAT/ACT
● No letters of recommendation
● Qualifying students can apply for NJ STARS Program (Student Tuition Assistance Reward Scholarship)
Four Year School (e.g. FDU)
● Apply by deadline (October - January, mostly) ● THS needs to send information- transcripts,
letters of recommendation
● Student needs to send materials - essay(s), SAT/ACT scores, etc.
NOTE:
Some Colleges are TEST OPTIONAL for the Class of 2021

If you plan to apply Early Action or Early Decision contact your School Counselor ASAP!

College visits for the month of October

Monday October 12

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Harrisburg University of Science and Technology University of New Haven SUNY - Stony Brook Fisher College NJIT

Tuesday October 13

Emmanuel College Drew University

Wednesday October 14

Hofstra University Montclair State University San Diego State University Utica College
St. John’s University

Thursday October 15

Lasell University Stonehill College Union College Bennington College
FDU -Metropolitan Campus

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Friday October 16 Pace University Seton Hall University

Monday October 19

University of Connecticut Ramapo College Adelphi University Cedar Crest College
Johnson and Wales University Mercy College

Tuesday October 20 Lincoln University Wednesday October 21
FDU -Metropolitan Campus Western Connecticut University

Wednesday October 28 Felician University Thursday October 29 Moravian College Suffolk University

SAT Test Dates

November 7th Test: Regular Registration Deadline: 10/7
December 5th Test: Regular Registration Deadline: 11/5
THS is a Test Center for the SAT.
Go to collegeboard.org to register & get updates

ACT Test Dates

December 12th Test: Deadline 11/6/2020, Register at ACT.ORG

Important Dates

Marking Period 1 :	Progress Reports : 10/16

Thursday October 22	Ends: 11/12	Report Cards: 11/20

Syracuse University

Towson University
Sacred Heart University	QUOTE OF THE MONTH

As we express our gratitude, we must never forget that the highest appreciation is not to utter words, but to live by them. --John F. Kennedy

Monday October 26

Caldwell University Hawaii Pacific University Penn State
Tuesday October 27

Bloomfield College

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●	ATTENDANCE COUNTS!

●	SENIORS! Please do your Student Brag Sheet in Naviance and sign up to meet with your counselor!
o	Parent Transcript Consent Form o	Student Transcript Request Form
●	SENIORS & JUNIORS!	Your counselors often make suggestions for colleges/schools for you to consider that match your interests. Be sure to frequently check your Naviance “Schools I am Interested in” for updates. Continue to update it by adding schools you like too!
●	SENIORS, JUNIORS & SOPHOMORES- if you have any interest in pursuing college athletics you must register with the NCAA and create an account.
Here is the link: NCAA Eligibility Center

●	FRESHMAN- Stay connected! Join the class of 2024 Classroom! Upcoming webinars will be posted soon..
●	Join your College and Career Google Classroom.
o Class of 2021 – class code u3ycrf2 o Class of 2022 – class code fwzm5x2 o Class of 2023 - class code ia3aqne o Class of 2024 – class code ydbc3eh
●	ALL- SAT Prep Course is still open! October

WEEK October 26-29
Join the THS Counseling Department for a week long Virtual College Fair, as we host schools from all across the country including local colleges and universities, HBCUs, Ivy Leagues and trade schools.

Monday 10/26 : 6pm-8pm "New Jersey/Tri-State Night"

Tuesday 10/27:: 4pm-6pm
"Troop, Training and Trade School Tuesday"

Wednesday 10/28 : 6pm-8pm "HBCU Night"

Thursday 10/29 : 6pm-8pm "Across Country Night"

Whether you are looking to go to college close to home, or across the country, join the military, or a training academy, take up a trade, or attend an HBCU, here's your chance to meet and greet with some of the countries' top college and career representatives.

Follow us on Social Media Faceboook & Instagram @Teaneck School Counseling
Subscribe to the THS Counselors YouTube Channel

14 is the last day to register.

Go to Horizon Education “Student Enrollment”

Alone we can do so little, together we can do so much…

Past Presentations are posted! Class 2024 Freshman Parent Night Class of 2021 Senior Meeting
Class of 2021 Senior Parent Meeting 2021 Financial Aid Presentation

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