1. RED BANK CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL
Sophomore Parent Presentation

2. GUIDANCE DEPARTMENT Mark DeVoe –Guidance Director
Mindy Fellingham- Counselor
Pat Hendricks-Counselor
Ted Jarmusz-Counselor
Kelly Howlett-Counselor
MaryEllin Sweeney-Learning Consultant
Debbie Hemschoot- Assistant Registrar
Tina Schwartz-Guidance Secretary 2

3. Agenda - Sophomore Year
PSAT’s
Course Selection
Naviance – Family Connection
Career Interest Inventory
Do What You Are-Personality Inventory
Standardized Testing
Explore Interests/College Majors
Academic Resources
Volunteer Opportunities
Extracurricular Activities
Building a Good Rapport with Your Counselor

4. Redesigned PSAT

5. Redesigned PSAT

6. Redesigned SAT

8. SAT Subject Tests
Many of the more competitive colleges require these tests for admission.
There are subject tests in English, History, Mathematics, Science and Foreign Language.
The score ranges from per subject test.
It is suggested to take them in June after an AP or Honors course, or if you earned a 90 or above in the course
You should get tutoring and study on your own before you take the exam.
There are SAT Subject Test sample questions available through the College Board Website and through the information booklet in guidance.

9. ACT
The ACT is another college entrance test option. It is a diagnostic test that tests you on high school content (material you are learning in your classes)
There are 5 sections to the exam: English, Math, Reading, Science and Writing
The science section measures the skills required in the natural sciences: interpretation, analysis, evaluation, reasoning, and problem solving.
The score ranges from 1-36 COMPOSITE SCORE. Competitive colleges look for a 28 composite score or above.
ACT tutorials are available online at
There is also a free practice test in the ACT booklet (available in the guidance office).

10. Course Selection Refer to Curriculum Guide on RBC website.
Competitive colleges want competitive transcripts.
Colleges want to see a rigorous program and that you have challenged yourself, but they also want to see achievement.
Once you commit to challenging courses you should do everything possible to stay on that track.
Take challenging courses in subjects in which you feel confident...know your limits.
You can apply for Honors & AP classes during scheduling as long as you meet the pre-requisites for these classes. Refer to Curriculum Guide.

11. Explore Interests & Possible Future College Major/Career Through Naviance-Family Connection
Sophomore year is a time to discover your passions, interests and to get involved in extra curricular activities.

14. Naviance
Naviance is a Web-Based Research and Planning Tool for College
Go to the Red Bank Catholic High School Guidance page or:
My Personality – “Do What You Are”
Assessment of careers and college majors that fit your personality.
Career and College Search.
Resume – Start drafting your resume now in Naviance so it is complete by senior year/

22. Build your RESUME
Start building your resume. Use Naviance to keep a record.

24. College Search

25. Scattergrams

26. Scattergram

27. Brookdale Community College Fair
College fair at BCC held in the Spring- Great way to begin college search process and meet the representatives.

28. Extracurricular Activities Quality is more important than Quantity
Community service and volunteer work should be done with non profit organizations
Churches, libraries, hospitals, schools, etc.
Internships are non-paid and should be done with legitimate companies
Books which list internship opportunities: Peterson’s Internships; The Princeton Review’s Internship Bible; The Princeton Review’s Best 109 Internships
Check the Bulletin Board in the Guidance office for postings of jobs, internships and volunteer opportunities
It is very important to be involved in meaningful extracurricular activities

29. Programs, Clubs and Activities
PERSONAL INTEREST
A Taste of Red Bank
Art Club
Autism Awareness Club
AV/Graphic Arts Club
Book Club
Car Club
Casey School Network/Broadcasting
Construction Management Club
Fashion Club
Fantasy Sports Club
Manhattan Culture Club
Military Careers Club
Multicultural Club 29

30. Programs, Clubs and Activities
PUBLICATIONS
Emerald (yearbook)
Reflections (literary magazine)
Signpost (newspaper)
SERVICE
Arts from the Heart LIFE Club
Casey Ambassadors Habitat for Humanity
Casey Caregivers Peer Leadership
Hot Topics Student Council
Casey Volunteers Stewards of Creation 30

31. Programs, Clubs and Activities
Religious Interest
Bible Study
Caseys-4-Life
Catholic Athletes for Christ
Liturgical Ministries
Maryknoll Mission Club 31

32. Programs, Clubs and Activities
Academic Challenge Club
Future Business Leaders of America
Forensics
Junior Statesman
Lab Assistants
Marine Biology
Math Tutors
Model UN
National Honor Society
Physics Competition
Sign Language 32

33. Programs, Clubs and Activities
Performing Arts & Music
After School Dance (by audition)
After School Drama
Chamber Choir
Concert Choir
Dance Company (by audition)
Drama & Musical (by audition)
Festival Orchestra
Guitar Club
Handbell Choir
Jazz Band 33

34. Academic Resources

35. NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY
Selection for the National Honor Society takes place only in the fall semester of junior and senior year.
Student must have attended Red Bank Catholic for at least one semester.
Candidates must have a 3.6 GPA. (no rounding) If a student is academically eligible, they will be notified by Naviance in the fall.
When reviewing a candidate for service, leadership, and character only activities and service hours completed during the high school years (summer prior to freshman year also) will be considered.
Students should be volunteering and joining activities.
PLEASE Review Pages in the Handbook. Mr. Hill is the moderator of NHS.

37. Volunteer Opportunities
 Read*Write*Now
Navesink Elementary School/
Summer reading program for pre-k students
Lunch Break
Red Bank/
The Kitchen at St. Mark’s Food Pantry
Keansburg/ /Nancy Mester or Doreen Minutella
Project Paul Food Pantry
Keansburg/
Challenged Youth Sports Program
Middletown area/

38. Volunteer Opportunities
Brighton Gardens Assisted Living Facility
Middletown/ /Pearl Kauffman
St. Anthony’s Church
English as a Second Language Program
Red Bank/
Middletown Public Library
Middletown/ x. 358
Monmouth County Library
Shrewsbury/
Riverview Medical Center
Red Bank/
Monmouth Medical Center
Long Branch/
Monmouth County SCPA
Eatontown/
Associated Humane Society
Tinton Falls/
Monmouth Day Care Center
Red Bank/ /Heidi Zaentz
Big Brothers, Big Sisters
Eatontown/ /Debi Heptig
Habitat for Humanity
Long Branch/ (must be 16 years old)
Best Day Foundation
Various beaches this summer/beach activities for children with disabilities
Bestdayfoundation.org
Poricy Park
Middletown/ /Carol Kealy
Holiday Express
Warehouse help needed throughout the year
Tinton Falls/
Aslan Youth Ministries
Tutoring-Summer Day Camps-Winter Ski Trips
Red Bank/Neptune/Long Branch
Aslanyouth.org (click on programs)

39. Volunteer Opportunities
Monmouth Medical Center
Long Branch/
Monmouth County SCPA
Eatontown/
 Associated Humane Society
Tinton Falls/
 Monmouth Day Care Center
Red Bank/ /Heidi Zaentz
 Big Brothers, Big Sisters
Eatontown/ /Debi Heptig
 Habitat for Humanity
Long Branch/ (must be 16 years old)
 Best Day Foundation
Various beaches this summer/beach activities for children with disabilities
Bestdayfoundation.org
 Poricy Park
Middletown/ /Carol Kealy
 Holiday Express
Warehouse help needed throughout the year
Tinton Falls/   

40. How to Spend Your Summer
Make your summer productive!
Volunteer, obtain an internship or a job
Colleges are interested in learning about activities you do outside of school that support your interests. For example, if you are interested in becoming a doctor, consider interning or volunteering at a local hospital. Or, if you are interested in Architecture, enroll at a college which offers Architecture classes. If you are interested in Physical Therapy, shadow a physical therapist.
The summer is also a good time to visit colleges which is a great way to see what type of schools you like...location, size, etc. Call admissions ahead of time to schedule a tour of the campus

41. Social Media Be social media smart.
Colleges do often times look at social media to evaluate a student for admission to college.
Pictures and comments could be detrimental to your admission to a college.

42. Building a Good Rapport with Your Counselor
It is important to start building a relationship with your counselor
As a student, you should work to facilitate this relationship
Share good news
Tell us about any honors or rewards you receive
Bring us copies of certificates or anything stating your accomplishments
Talk to us about your summer plans or summer experiences
In the spring of your sophomore year, your counselor will meet with you and your sophomore for a 45 minute one on one meeting beginning in March.