“Formalized plan and process that involves students setting learning goals based on personal, academic and career interests, beginning in middle school grades and continuing throughout high school with close support of adult mentors that include teachers, counselors and parents.” (N.J.C. 6A:8 – Standards and Assessment for Student Achievement)

Personal Development Academic Development Career Development

Goal Setting Learning Style Survey Personality/ Interests Inventory

Goal Setting Course selection for graduation and related to interests and skills Individualized student learning opportunities Supportive Services and Referral

Goal Setting Career Interests/ Skills Survey Career Awareness and Exploration Career Planning and Preparati0n activities

North Hunterdon High School

Our goal for eighth grade students is to begin orientation to North Hunterdon High School through the following activities: 8 th grade parent night Individual parent meetings regarding scheduling and course requests Appropriate placement with regard to potential for academic success in each subject area Selection of electives based on individual student’s interests Online power points Online podcasts Foreign language presentation Individuals’ potential issues are identified for follow-up by means of counselor visits in the spring Ongoing articulation between North Hunterdon and all sending districts regarding all departments

Our goals for Ninth Grade students personal development are: Track community service accomplishments in x2VOL/Naviance Keep a co-curricular record Become involved and pursue leadership roles in co-curricular activities

To accomplish these goals the following activities are available for students: Athletics and Activities Fair Orientation in Alpha homerooms Discussion of adjustment issues Freshmen group meetings to provide more in depth information on Guidance services Presentation of Lifelines Program in freshmen health classes Interaction with Teen Pep Program Rachel’s Challenge Advisor/Advisee John Halligan Assembly

Activities Continued: Interaction with Peer Leaders Safe Dates Meyer’s Briggs Personality Survey Community Service Lions Leadership Academy Hunterdon Drug Awareness Drug and Alcohol Prevention Curriculum Green Dot Community service fair Gifted and Talented Program Summer enrichment programs through Naviance

Our goals for Ninth Grade students academic development are: Build upon and improve good study habits Build strong academic language, mathematics, and critical thinking skills by taking the most challenging courses in which they can be successful Meet the high school counselor and discuss future plans for future scheduling Keep an academic portfolio

To accomplish these goals the following activities are available for students: Review of schedules for accuracy and appropriateness Resolution of scheduling conflicts Educational Proficiency Plans created for students at risk Discussion of schedules and tips for success Review of students’ academic progress at the end of each marking period Counseling of students who are doing poorly Review of 504 plan as needed

Activities Continued: Group sessions regarding course selection and directions on accessing Course Selection Guide online Resolution of schedule conflicts for second semester Introduction of Naviance in Financial Literacy classes Individual meetings with students for course selection and progress Ongoing participation in IEP meetings Review of teachers'’ evaluations of students’ placements for next year, followed by schedule adjustments as needed Resolution of scheduling conflicts for the coming year

Activities Continued: Review of final grades and addressing of failures Consultation with students regarding credit restoration and summer school 21 st century skills, technology, cooperative learning, research skills, study skills all learned through Advanced Academic Literacies and Financial Literacy

Our goals for Ninth Grade students career development are: Begin to utilize Naviance for future college planning Be aware of course requirements of colleges and universities Know NCAA (National Collegiate Athletic Association) requirements if planning to play sports in college Research career possibilities

To accomplish these goals the following activities are available for students: Freshmen and Parents Event Holland Interest Inventory (Connected to the dictionary of occupational titles) School Counts Speaking skills, organizational strategies, information literacy, 21 st century skills, and research skills all learned through Advanced Academic Literacies Personal Financial Literacy, 21 st century career awareness, exploration, and preparation learned through Financial Literacy

Our goals for Tenth Grade students personal development are: Continue to utilize the x2VOL/Naviance program to track community service hours Update co-curricular record Continue to be involved and pursue leadership roles in co- curricular activities

To accomplish these goals the following activities are available for students: Community service Rachel’s Challenge Lions Leadership Academy Continued encouragement to access guidance services Hunterdon Drug Awareness Drug and Alcohol Prevention Curriculum Continued development of social and coping skills

Activities Continued: Green Dot Blood Drive (if 16 years old) Community service fair Gifted and Talented Program John Halligan Assembly Summer enrichment programs through Naviance

Our goals for Tenth Grade students academic development are: Build upon and improve good study habits Continue to build strong academic language, mathematics, and critical thinking skills by taking the most challenging courses in which they can be successful Continue to meet with the high school counselor and discuss future plans for future scheduling Update academic portfolio

To accomplish these goals the following activities are available for students: Review of schedules for accuracy and appropriateness Resolution of scheduling conflicts Educational Proficiency Plans updated for students at risk Review of students’ academic progress at the end of each marking period Counseling of students who are doing poorly Review of 504 plan as needed

Activities Continued: Group sessions regarding course selection and directions on accessing Course Selection Guide online Resolution of schedule conflicts for second semester Individual meetings with students for course selection and progress Ongoing participation in IEP meetings Review of teachers'’ evaluations of students’ placements for next year, followed by schedule adjustments as needed Resolution of scheduling conflicts for the coming year

Activities Continued: Review of final grades and addressing of failures Consultation with students regarding credit restoration and summer school Seton Hall Project Acceleration for students meeting Seton Hall requirements. Peer Tutors

Our goals for Tenth Grade students career development are: Continue to utilize Naviance for future college planning Be aware of course requirements of colleges and universities Begin to investigate various aspects of the different colleges and universities Research and focus career opportunity goals

To accomplish these goals the following activities are available for students: Attend college fair PSAT administration and review ASVAB administration to all tenth graders, followed by review of results and career planning Sophomores and Parents night Polytech presentation School Counts

Our goals for Eleventh Grade students personal development are: Continue to utilize the x2VOL/Naviance program to track community service hours Update co-curricular record Continue to be involved and pursue leadership roles in co- curricular activities

To accomplish these goals the following activities are available for students: Community service Rachel’s Challenge Lions Leadership Academy Continued encouragement to access guidance services Hunterdon Drug Awareness Drug and Alcohol Prevention Curriculum Continued development of social and coping skills Katie Koestner “No-Yes” Program John Halligan Assembly Jim Tkach “Under Every Helmet and Hat”

Activities Continued: Green Dot Blood Drive Community service fair Gifted and Talented Program Summer enrichment programs through Naviance Peer Tutors Student Ambassadors Alive at 25 Every 15 Minutes Improbable Players or other drug and alcohol prevention program

Our goals for Eleventh Grade students academic development are: Build upon and improve good study habits Continue to build strong academic language, mathematics, and critical thinking skills by taking the most challenging courses in which they can be successful Continue to meet with the high school counselor and discuss future plans for future scheduling Update academic portfolio

To accomplish these goals the following activities are available for students: Review of schedules for accuracy and appropriateness Resolution of scheduling conflicts Educational Proficiency Plans updated for students at risk Review of students’ academic progress at the end of each marking period Counseling of students who are doing poorly Review of 504 plan as needed

Activities Continued: Group sessions regarding course selection and directions on accessing Course Selection Guide online Resolution of schedule conflicts for second semester Individual meetings with students for course selection and progress Ongoing participation in IEP meetings Review of teachers'’ evaluations of students’ placements for next year, followed by schedule adjustments as needed Resolution of scheduling conflicts for the coming year

Activities Continued: Review of final grades and addressing of failures Consultation with students regarding credit restoration and summer school Seton Hall Project Acceleration Teen Pep Peer Leaders RVCC early credits program to earn college credits while in high school SAT preparation through English and Math departments after school

Our goals for Eleventh Grade students career development are: Continue to utilize Naviance for future college planning Be aware of course requirements of colleges and universities Begin to research particular admission requirements for different colleges and universities of interest Research and focus career opportunity goals, beginning to consider future major areas of study Begin to focus upon specific aspects of the different colleges and universities Develop an understanding of the college application process

To accomplish these goals the following activities are available for students: Attend college fair PSAT administration and review Juniors and Parents night Financial Aid evening presentations School Counts Attend after school presentation on college visit planning Begin or continue to visit colleges, making sure to touch base with Admissions personnel

Activities Continued: College meeting with counselor Continue to evaluate the list of colleges and universities, beginning to concentrate on specific criteria SAT/ACT administrations College Board Subject Tests, as needed Register for NCAA Eligibility Center, if planning to participate in Division I or II sports

Our goals for Twelfth Grade students personal development are: Continue to utilize the x2VOL/Naviance program to track community service hours Update co-curricular record Continue to be involved and pursue leadership roles in co- curricular activities

To accomplish these goals the following activities are available for students: Community service Rachel’s Challenge Lions Leadership Academy Continued encouragement to access guidance services Hunterdon Drug Awareness Drug and Alcohol Prevention Curriculum Continued development of social and coping skills Green Dot Katie Koestner “No-Yes” Program John Halligan Assembly Jim Tkach “Under Every Helmet and Hat”

Activities Continued: Blood Drive Community service fair Gifted and Talented Program Summer enrichment programs through Naviance Peer Tutors Student Ambassadors Alive at 25 Every 15 Minutes Improbable Players or other drug and alcohol prevention program Scholarship opportunities

Our goals for Twelfth Grade students academic development are: Build upon and improve good study habits Continue to build strong academic language, mathematics, and critical thinking skills by taking the most challenging courses in which they can be successful Continue to meet with the high school counselor and discuss future plans for future scheduling Update academic portfolio

To accomplish these goals the following activities are available for students: Review of schedules for accuracy and appropriateness Resolution of scheduling conflicts Educational Proficiency Plans updated for students at risk Review of students’ academic progress at the end of each marking period Counseling of students who are doing poorly Review of 504 plan as needed

Activities Continued: Resolution of schedule conflicts for second semester Individual meetings with students for progress in courses Ongoing participation in IEP meetings Review of final grades and addressing failures Consultation of students regarding credit restoration and summer school Peer Leaders Scholarship opportunities RVCC early credits program to earn college credits while in high school Seton Hall Project Acceleration

Our goals for Twelfth Grade students career development are: Continue to utilize Naviance for future college planning Be aware of course requirements of colleges and universities Continue to research particular admission requirements for different colleges and universities of interest Research and focus career opportunity goals, beginning to consider future major areas of study Focus upon specific aspects of the different colleges and universities Understand the college application process

To accomplish these goals the following activities are available for students: Attend college fair Seniors and Parents night Financial Aid evening presentations School Counts Continue to visit colleges, making sure to touch base with Admissions personnel Apply to colleges and universities

Activities Continued: College meeting with counselor SAT/ACT administrations College Board Subject Tests, as needed Scholarship opportunities