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

Mr. Paul McGinnis
Chairman

Mrs. Donna Giovia
SAC Coordinator

Mr. Vincent McMahon
Counselor

Mrs. Linda Chen
Counselor

Mrs. Karen Davis
Secretary

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Counseling
Center
Newsletter
Updated
May 7, 2008

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download the
Sophomore
Resume Pattern
(ResumePattern.doc)

Counseling Center Email: counseling@qphs.org
Counseling Center Telephone Number is 201-998-8235
Click here to download the Counseling Center Newsletter (May 7)

DATES AND PROGRAMS TO REMEMBER 2007-08

September 20	Bergen County Directors of Guidance College Fair at Fairleigh Dickinson University, Rothman Center
September 26	Junior/Senior Parents' Guidance Night 7 PM
October 2-4	PEARLS-STOP Homerooms in the gym
October 6	SAT I/II Testing at QPHS
October 11-12	College Visit Trip
October 17	Guidance Testing Day
October 22-26	Red Ribbon Week
October 23	Red Ribbon Assembly
November 3	SAT I/II Testing at QPHS
November 13	Self-Esteem Program for Freshman
November 13	Career Day
November 13	Financial Aid Night 7:00 PM
December 1	SAT I/II Testing at QPHS
March 6, 2008	College Fair - Queen of Peace HS 7:00-9:00 PM
March 12	Parent Pre-Prom Meeting 7:00 PM
April 3	Parent Pre-Prom Meeting 7:00 PM
May 3	SAT I/II Testing at QPHS
May 5	Final Parent Pre-Prom Meeting 7:00 PM
May 7, 8, 9	Advanced Placement tests
June 7	SAT I/II Testing at QPHS

TESTING PROGRAMS 2007 - 2008
CEEB Code for QPHS is 311014

SAT I and SAT II TESTING DATES

Date Given		Registration Deadline
October 6, 2007	SAT I/II @ QPHS	Sept 10
November 3, 2007	SAT I/II @ QPHS	Oct 2
December 1, 2007	SAT I/II @ QPHS	Oct 30
January 26, 2008	SAT I/II	Dec 26
March 1, 2008	SAT I only	Jan 29
May 3, 2008	SAT I/II @ QPHS	Apr 1
June 7, 2008	SAT I/II @ QPHS	May 6

10th and 11th GRADES
Wednesday, October 17, 2007 - Preliminary Scholastic Aptitude Test/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT/NMSQT). Students will receive instruction and sample tests.

9th GRADE
Wednesday, October 17, 2007 - IOWA national Test of Educational Development in the areas of Reading, Language and Math.

KAPLAN REVIEW

Click here to download the Kaplan Information and Registration Form

The number of students in the class is limited to 25. There is a $475.00 fee for the course, which is less than half of the regular Kaplan fee. A registration form signed by the student as well as the parent/guardian must be submitted so that everyone is aware of the nature of the commitment.

The commitment is considerable. Classes meet once or twice a week for three to four hours. Students are 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.

In order to secure a place in the class, a non-refundable deposit of $250.00 is required by Friday, January 11th. Please make the check payable to: Queen of Peace High School. Submit the check as soon as possible to Mr. McGinnis in the Counseling Center. The spaces will be offered on a first-come, first-serve basis.

Schedule for Kaplan Course for spring 2008

1. Thursday February 28 - Diagnostic Test - 4:30 pm
2. Monday, March 3 - 6:00pm
3. Monday, March 10 - 6:00pm
4. Thursday, March 13 - 6:00pm
5. Monday, March 31 - Test #2 - 4:30pm
6. Thursday, April 3 - 6:00pm
7. Monday, April 7 - 6:00pm
8. Thursday, April 10 - Test #3 - 4:30pm
9. Monday, April 14 - 6:00pm
10. Thursday, April 17 - 6:00pm
11. Monday, April 21 - Test #4 - 4:30pm
12. Monday, April 28 - 6:00pm

PARENT INVOLVEMENT AND STUDENT SUCCESS

• 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

SENIORS
Adams, A to DiGesu, C. Dimler, D. to Lonergan, K. Lopez, M. to Quiroz, M. Ramirez, M. to Zdan, A.	Mr. Paul McGinnis Mrs. Donna Giovia Mrs. Linda Chen Mr. Vincent McMahon
JUNIORS
Adams, K. to Dias, M. Diaz, D. to Maglaqui, A. Manalo, L. to Regueiro, E. Rivera, D. to Ziomek, J	Mr. Paul McGinnis Mrs. Donna Giovia Mrs. Linda Chen Mr. Vincent McMahon
SOPHOMORES
Ahedo, A. to DeCarlo, C. Deegan, N. to Lopez, X. Manzano, C. to Reese, E. Reyes, K. to Zajkowski, C.	Mr. Paul McGinnis Mrs. Donna Giovia Mrs. Linda Chen Mr. Vincent McMahon
FRESHMEN
Ahmuty, D. to Donaleski, M. Dormeville, R. to Loor, B. Lopez, D. to Re, N. Reyes, D. to Zigarelli, A.	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)