1. High School Information Session Monday, September 21 st 2015 FAMS Multi-Purpose Room Presented by: Mrs. Allison Larson

2. What Will We Cover… Regional High Schools – Ramapo & Indian Hills High Schools University Programs – Are they for you? Course Offerings Timeline of High School Recommendations Catholic/Private School Application Process Bergen County Academies

3. Ramapo & Indian Hills High School All students will be required to make a decision of Ramapo or Indian Hills (regardless if planning on attending or not) Besides UP programs, all course offerings, course levels, etc. are offered at both high schools Recommend attending Open House Dates for BOTH high schools

4. University Programs There are three University Programs (UP): Ramapo HS - Engineering & Design Indian Hills HS - International Business Indian Hills HS - Science, Medicine & Research University Programs are a good choice for students who are very interested in these fields and are highly motivated They are limiting with elective choices (your electives are chosen for you if you are UP student)

5. University Program Application Process Application is online at www.rih.org (on main page- click Academics/UP, then UP Course Offerings)www.rih.org Application includes an Student Biographical Data, essay, & Statement of Parental Endorsement **UP Application for 2016-17 school year is not yet available** It is your responsibility to submit the application to the UP program director by the deadline date Notify FAMS Guidance if you are applying to a UP program If you are accepted to a program, you can decline

6. Regional High School Course Offerings All courses, course levels and offerings besides UP programs are available at BOTH Ramapo & Indian Hills HS Please see www.rih.org to download a full Program of Studies with descriptions of all courses and course levelswww.rih.org Course Levels – CP (College Prep),CPE (College Prep Enhanced), H (Honors), *AP (Advanced Placement) *AP Courses are NOT available to 9 th grade students

7. 9 th Grade Courses English Math Science World Civilizations PE/Health Electives World Language

8. Graduation Requirements State-mandated number of credits required for graduation – 140 credits – new last year Students should be taking 35 credits each year Your child will meet with their counselor to be sure that he or she is taking the appropriate classes to meet graduation requirements For specific graduation requirements, please see www.rih.org --click on Program of Studies www.rih.org

9. Tentative Timeline of High School Recommendation Process October-November– meet with students to explain about HS recommendations, high school choice, private schools, and answer questions December – 8 th grade teachers will make course level recommendations for 2016-17 year Mid-January – parents receive RIH High School registration/course level recommendation form (at this time, student/parent must also make high school choice)

10. Timeline of High School Recommendation Process End of January – Beginning of February – parents return Registration Form to FAMS Guidance Department Beginning of February – FAMS Guidance delivers forms to Ramapo & Indian Hills Guidance Departments

11. Course Level Recommendations If you have questions about your students course level recommendations, you should: Contact your current teacher - he or she will be able to explain to you why they have recommended you for a particular level Contact Guidance Override Forms – change your recommendation to a higher level, however, it is binding and you CANNOT move from this level during the course

12. Making the Transition to High School Freshman Orientation – End of August Students will receive a schedule, tour the school, lunchroom, etc. Have the chance to meet with current students to help transition to high school life Allows students to have a familiar face at the start of the school year

13. Applying To Catholic High School What is needed: Register & take the COOP Exam (Test date is November 6, 2015) Ninth Grade Applicant Record Form (white form) – you can print offline at www.coopexam.org or pick one up in Guidance. Please complete the following:www.coopexam.org Parent/Guardian Signature for Release of Records (located on the top portion of the form) DO NOT fill in School Record Information (this will be completed by Guidance) Once all above information is completed, please HAND DELIVER this form to Guidance

14. Applying To A Private School If applying to any private school: It is your responsibility to complete and send any application forms to the schools. Any forms to be completed by Guidance/Principal must be HAND DELIVERED to Mrs. Larson Teacher Recommendations – many schools require teacher recommendations. It is your responsibility to give the necessary forms to teachers along with an envelope, stamp, and address written on the envelope. Please be sure to notify teachers of the deadline. Please do not wait until last minute to give these forms to teachers.

15. Bergen County Academies 7 Individual Schools or Academies Business/Finance, Culinary Arts & Hotel Administration, Engineering & Design, Medical Science Technology, Telecommunications & Computer Science, Visual & Performing Arts, Advancement of Science & Technology Highly Competitive Must register online to attend the Open Houses (online registration opens on 10/1) Complete the online application starting 10/15, application deadline is 12/15 Submit School transcript form & Applicant’s District Form to Guidance once you apply and are able to print off the BCA website You are responsible for giving teachers the form with individual student ID # so they can access online and complete your recommendation After the entrance exam, you will be notified if you will be having an interview, notification of admissions decision in April

16. Ramapo-Indian Hills Open House Information Indian Hills High School – 10/8 @ 7:00pm Ramapo High School – 10/15 @ 7:00pm *all open houses are at the respective school* University Program Information Meeting 10/22 @ 7:00pm at Indian Hills HS All three programs will be discussed at this meeting **Please see www.rih.org for more information**www.rih.org

17. Questions? Please feel free to contact guidance at any time to discuss your child and your individual high school plans/options FAMS Guidance Contact Information for 8 th Grade: Mrs. Allison Larson (201) 848-8508 alarson@franklinlakes.k12.nj.us