Important Dates
Kaplan Review
NCAA
Parental Involvment
SAT Dates
Student's Counselors
Web Sites

Mr. Paul McGinnis
Chairman
201-998-8227 x 25

Mrs. Donna Giovia
SAC Coordinator
201-998-8227 x 24

Mr. Vincent McMahon
Counselor
201-998-8227 x 22

Mrs. Linda Chen
Counselor
201-998-8227 x 23

Mrs. Eneida Valente
Secretary
201-998-8227 x 21

Click here to
download the
Counseling
Center
Newsletter
Updated
January 22, 2010

Click here to
download the
Sophomore
Resume Pattern
(ResumePattern.doc)

Counseling Center Email: counseling@qphs.org
Counseling Center Telephone Number is 201-998-8227 x 21
Click here to download the Counseling Center Newsletter (January 22, 2010)

DATES AND PROGRAMS TO REMEMBER 2009-10

September 17, 2009	Bergen County Directors of Guidance College Fair at FDU Rothman Center, Teaneck, NJ 6:00-9:00 PM
September 24	Junior/Senior Parents' Guidance Night (Cafe 7:00pm)
October 5-7	PEARLS-STOP Homerooms in the gym
October 10	SAT I/II Testing at QPHS      (Register by 09/09/09)
October 14	Guidance Testing Day
October 26-30	Red Ribbon Week
October 27	Red Ribbon Assembly
November 6	College Applications Due
November 7	SAT I/II Testing at QPHS      (Register by 10/01/09)
November 12	Financial Aid Night (Cafeteria 7:00 PM)
December 5	SAT I/II Testing at QPHS      (Register by 10/30/09)
February 23, 2010	Parent Pre-Prom Meeting 7:00 PM
March 4	College Fair (Gym 7:00-9:00 PM)
March 9	Parent Pre-Prom Meeting 7:00 PM
March 11	Junior Senior Pre-Prom Assembly
March 18	Junior Semi-Formal
March 23	Self-Esteem Program for Freshman
March 23	Career Day
April 27	Final Parent Pre-Prom Meeting 7:00 PM
May 1	SAT I/II Testing at QPHS      (Register by 03/25/10)
May 5, 6, 7	Advanced Placement Tests
May 7	Senior Prom
June 6	Graduation

TESTING PROGRAMS 2009 - 2010
CEEB Code for QPHS is 311014

SAT I and SAT II TESTING DATES

Date Given		Registration Deadline
October 10, 2009	SAT I/II @ QPHS	Sept 9
November 7, 2009	SAT I/II @ QPHS	Oct 1
December 5, 2009	SAT I/II @ QPHS	Oct 30
January 23, 2010	SAT I/II	Dec 15
March 13, 2010	SAT I only	Feb 4
May 1, 2010	SAT I/II @ QPHS	Mar 25
June 5, 2010	SAT I/II	Apr 25

10th and 11th GRADES
Wednesday, October 14, 2009 - Preliminary Scholastic Aptitude Test/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT/NMSQT). Students will receive instruction and sample tests.

9th GRADE
Wednesday, October 14, 2009 - IOWA National Test of Educational Development in the areas of reading, language and mathematics.

KAPLAN REVIEW

Click here to download the Kaplan Information and Registration Form

The number of students in the class is 25. Anyone planning to take the course must make a commitment of time and payment before they are enrolled in the course. There is a $475.00 fee for the course, which is less than half of the regular Kaplan fee. Each student as well as the parent/guardian must sign the registration form so everyone is aware of the nature of the commitment.

The commitment is considerable. You will be in class once or twice a week for three to four hours. You will be required to do homework outside of class. It is a documented fact that students who attend each class and complete the homework assignments improve their scores on an average of 150 points. Class Attendance is mandatory.

While the commitment is considerable there are benefits which can be attained (the Essay part of the test is also reviewed along with the additional Writing Score). In order to secure a place in the class, a non-refundable deposit of $275.00 is required by Friday, January 22nd. Please make the check payable to: Queen of Peace High School. Submit the check as soon as possible to Mr. McGinnis or Ms. Valente in the Counseling Center. The spaces will be offered on a first-come, first-serve basis.

This course is targeted for the SAT's which will be administered at QPHS on Saturday, May 1, 2010. Registering for the SAT's is the responsibility of the students; it is not part of the Kaplan ourse.

1. Monday, March 1 - Diagnostic Test - 4:30 pm
2. Monday, March 8
3. Thursday, March 11
4. Monday, March 15
5. Monday, March 22 - Test #2 - 4:30pm
6. Thursday, March 25
7. Monday, April 12
8. Thursday, April 15 - Test #3 - 4:30pm
9. Monday, April 19
10. Thursday, April 22
11. Monday, April 26 - Test #4 - 4:30pm
12. Thursday, April 29

• When parents are involved, students achieve more, regardless of socio-economic status, ethnic/racial background, or the parents' education level.
• The more extensive the parent involvement, the higher the student achievement.
• When parents are involved in their son/daughter's education, those students have higher grades and test scores, better attendance, and complete homework more consistently.
• Students whose parents are involved in their lives have higher graduation rates and greater enrollment rates in post-secondary education.

ATHLETES AND THE NCAA CLEARINGHOUSE
(2008 and Later)
There has been a great deal of questions, concern and confusion by student-athletes and parents about "being cleared by the NCAA Clearinghouse". There have been recent changes in the computation of Requirements by the Clearinghouse Board, which has made certification for eligibility of student-athletes to participate in a particular sport(s) more difficult. Senior Athletes should follow the following points; however, Freshman, Sophomore and Junior Athletes should be made aware of these for future reference:

1. Apply for certification before graduation, if you are sure you wish to participate in athletics as a freshman at the college to which you wish to apply. (They will be reviewed again upon graduation. You must satisfy high school graduation requirements.)
2. For a Division I school (2008 and Later), earn a grade point average (GPA) of 2.0 on a 4.0 scale and a minimum combined SAT score of 1010 Critical Reading and Math. The grade point average is based on the 16 core courses in a curriculum (ex. English, Math, Science, Social Studies) from freshman year through senior year. There is a sliding scale used on the SAT if your GPA is low. For example, a GPA of 2.40, a required SAT score of 860 would be necessary.
3. For a Division II school (2005 and Later), a requirement of a 2.0 GPA, a combined SAT score of 820, and the successful completion of the 14 academic units (same as above). There is NO sliding scale.
4. For a Division III school, no specific requirements.

PERSONAL COUNSELORS
Counseling Center telephone number (201-998-8227 ext 21)

SENIORS
Amadio, P. to DeCarlo, C. Deegan, N. to Lopez, X. Marcelo, C. to Reese, E. Reyes, K. to Wilson, A.	Mr. Paul McGinnis Mrs. Donna Giovia Mrs. Linda Chen Mr. Vincent McMahon
JUNIORS
Abdo, M. to Donaleski, M. Dormeville, R. to Li, M. Lopez, D. to Re, N. Reyes, D. to Zigarelli, A.	Mr. Paul McGinnis Mrs. Donna Giovia Mrs. Linda Chen Mr. Vincent McMahon
SOPHOMORES
Alvarez, A. to Flores K. Foster, L. to Maltez, J. Mansilla, I. to Reilly, K. Reimers, G. to Zielinski, T.	Mr. Paul McGinnis Mrs. Donna Giovia Mrs. Linda Chen Mr. Vincent McMahon
FRESHMEN
Acevedo, J. to Doyle, A. Dunn, N. to Lee, Y. Lennon, K to Ravettine, C. Rea, C. to Wanio, D.	Mr. Paul McGinnis Mrs. Donna Giovia Mrs. Linda Chen Mr. Vincent McMahon

COUNSELING CENTER RECOMMENDED WEBSITES
Click here to download the Sophomore Resume Pattern (ResumePattern.doc)