Flushing High School

Parent Teacher Association

Pupil Personnel Department Updates

January 20, 2015

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) involves the process through which children and adults acquire and effectively apply the knowledge, attitudes, and skills necessary to understand and manage emotions, set and achieve positive goals, feel and show empathy for others, establish and maintain positive relationship and make responsible decisions.

Social Emotional Learning

Respect for All RFA Week Social / Emotional Support in FHS

Parent Breakfast Personal Audience with FHS staff (Principal,

AP’s, GC’s)

SEL Initiatives

Respect for All Initiative

Schools should be safe and supportive for all students

Cultural diversity enriches our communities

Create a climate of safety for all students Race, color, ethnicity, national origin, religion, gender,

gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, or disabilities

Goals

Challenge stereotypes

Promote respect and equity

Reduce bullying and violence

Chancellor’s Regulation A-443

Prohibits

Harassment

Discrimination

Intimidation

Threats

FHS Interventions

Classroom Lessons School wide Assemblies Giving Tree project Chinese New Year

Celebration Black History Month

Activities LOVE partners contest and

presentation Peer Mediation on going

initiatives

What Can Parents Do?

Talk to your children

Listen to your children

Look for signs

Did you know? Chronic Absenteeism is defined by the

Federal Government as missing 10% or more of school in an academic year (excused or unexcused). In NYC that would be missing 18 days for the entire year (September – June).

Chronic absences are one of the earliest indicators that a student is off track.

Attendance

Students who miss too much school fall behind have a hard time catching up.

Good attendance builds habits, essential for success in school and life.

On average, one student in America drops out every 26 seconds; 1.23 million per year.

Jobs that require post-secondary education will make up more than 2/3 of new jobs.

Attendance

Student success is depends on everyone working together as a team. Some suggestions for parents include:

Talk to your child about their classes. Let your child know that education is important. Discuss post-secondary options (college and careers).

What Can Parents Do?

Stay Informed. Review their attendance by using PupliPath (ask your guidance counselor or Parent Coordinator Ms. Vacarr for access).

Contact your child’s guidance counselor or the attendance office to discuss ways to help support your child.

What Can Parents Do?

Financial Aid FHS Financial Aid Night

Packets available in English and Spanish in the college office.

Financial Aid Support AAFE Partners (Tuesday and Thursday)

FAFSA is FREE Be wary of scams Get it in- Get a PIN!

College Process

CUNY / SUNY Application DeadlineFEB 1, 2015

Six (6) Scholarships were sent out today on PupilPath!Register and get all the important information.

College Process

John Bowne HS is hosting College Goals 63-25 Main Street

Flushing, NY 11367 February 7, 2015, 10am - 1pm Preregister to complete your FAFSA and NYS Tap

with trained professionals in the financial aid field.

https://collegegoalny.org/2015-event-locations/college-goal-ny-students/47-john-bowne-high-school-student-registration

College Process FAFSA

PSAT Score Back Session SAT and Standardized

Testing February 3, 6:00, Library

PSAT College & Entrance Exams

Mayor’s Office of Immigrant Affairs Citizenship workshop Saturday, February 7 Information in parent packet

Legal Aid provides free advice for low income immigrants

Immigrant Students and the College Process

Can I apply for college?Yes, undocumented students can apply for college. State colleges and universities should not ask for any

information regarding your legal status when you submit your application. When applying to a state college or university, you are not required to put a social security number. You can leave the space blank on your application with no effect on your likelihood of acceptance. State schools are not required to report undocumented students to the federal government; however, they are required to report international students with a student visa from a foreign country. Once accepted to a state college or university, make sure you are not mistakenly classified as an international student.

Immigrant Students and the College Process

Am I eligible for in-state tuition rates?Non-resident tuition for state colleges and universities is significantly higher than in-state tuition. In New York , undocumented students are eligible for in-state tuition if you meet the following requirements:

You have attended for at least two years and graduated from an approved New York State high school and apply for attendance at a SUNY, CUNY, state-operated, or community college within five years of receiving a high school diploma, or

In order to claim residency status for tuition purposes, undocumented students must: File affidavit state that s/he has filed or will file application for legal residency Show proof of domicile (rent checks, pay stubs with a NY address, high school

records, etc.)

It is important that your school be aware of your legal status in order that you may qualify for resident tuition rates. Check to make sure that you are not classified as an international student, as international students are charged higher tuition costs.

Immigrant Students and the College Process

Can I apply for financial aid? Under current law undocumented student

cannot apply for state or federal financial aid. However, undocumented students can apply for private scholarships and awards for higher education.

May not be eligible for federal aid, but colleges will encourage you to fill out a paper FAFSA and bring it directly to the school. See Mr. Liu or the college office for details.

Immigrant Students and the College Process

At Risk Parent Meetings February 10 Freshmen and Senior

Parents

Academic Updates