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Dear Students and Parents, GUIDANCE COUNSELORS VISIT COLLEGES RCNJ A PUBLIC LIBERAL ARTS COLLEGE Ask me to recommend a selective liberal arts college that boasts a 300-acre wooded campus with ponds and waterfalls, which is nestled at the foot of a beautiful mountain range, that also guarantees spacious new dormitories for all of its students, and is a mere twenty-five miles away from the most exciting city in the world, I will recommend Ramapo College of New Jersey, a gem of a school right in our own backyard. Ramapo College of New Jersey (RCNJ) is a comprehensive institution dedicated to the promotion of teaching and learning within a strong liberal arts based curriculum. The school’s mission focuses on the Four Pillars of a Ramapo Education--- -international, intellectual, interdisciplinary, and experimental----all of which are incorporated throughout curricular and extra-curricular programs. Each student completes a core liberal arts program that includes classes in English, mathematics, humanities, social sciences, and natural sciences. Whatever their career plans, students leave RCNJ well rounded and prepared for life. RCNJ offers five undergraduate schools with over forty different programs that range from the sciences and international studies to contemporary arts and business. The school also offers three graduate programs as well as articulated programs with the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey, New York Chiropractic College, New York University College of Dentistry, SUNY State College of Optometry and New York College of Podiatric Medicine. The mid 50% of the 1,700 students accepted to the school last year averaged a combined SAT score of 1170 and a 3.4 recalculated GPA Student Services Bulletin Northern Highlands Regional High School, Vol. 28, No. 6, March 2012, 201-327-8700 In this Issue: Page 1-3 Counselor College Visits Page 4 Attention Seniors/Juniors, National Merit Finalists Page 5 Attention Freshmen/ Sophomores/All Parents; AP info, S.A.D.D. Page 6 Testing Info, Course Selection Page 7, 8, 9 Enrichment/Summer Page 10 Confidential Hotline Page 11 Scholarship Opportunities Page 12 Guidance on the Website, College Majors Page 13 Calendar Dates

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Dear Students and Parents,

GUIDANCE COUNSELORS VISIT COLLEGES

RCNJ – A PUBLIC LIBERAL ARTS COLLEGE Ask me to recommend a selective liberal arts college that boasts a 300-acre wooded campus with ponds and waterfalls, which is nestled at the foot of a beautiful mountain range, that also guarantees spacious new dormitories for all of its students, and is a mere twenty-five miles away from the most exciting city in the world, I will recommend Ramapo College of New Jersey, a gem of a school right in our own backyard.

Ramapo College of New Jersey (RCNJ) is a comprehensive institution dedicated to the promotion of teaching and learning within a strong liberal arts based curriculum. The school’s mission focuses on the Four Pillars of a Ramapo Education----international, intellectual, interdisciplinary, and experimental----all of which are incorporated throughout curricular and extra-curricular programs. Each student completes a core liberal arts program that includes classes in English, mathematics, humanities, social sciences, and natural sciences. Whatever their career plans, students leave RCNJ well rounded and prepared for life.

RCNJ offers five undergraduate schools with over forty different programs that range from the sciences and international studies to contemporary arts and business. The school also offers three graduate programs as well as articulated programs with the

University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey, New York Chiropractic College, New York University College of Dentistry, SUNY State College of Optometry and New York College of Podiatric Medicine. The mid 50% of the 1,700 students accepted to the school last year averaged a combined SAT score of 1170 and a 3.4 recalculated GPA

Student Services Bulletin Northern Highlands Regional High School, Vol. 28, No. 6, March 2012, 201-327-8700

In this Issue: Page 1-3

Counselor College Visits

Page 4 Attention Seniors/Juniors, National Merit Finalists

Page 5 Attention Freshmen/

Sophomores/All Parents; AP info, S.A.D.D.

Page 6 Testing Info, Course

Selection

Page 7, 8, 9 Enrichment/Summer

Page 10 Confidential Hotline

Page 11 Scholarship Opportunities

Page 12 Guidance on the Website,

College Majors

Page 13 Calendar Dates

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The school has recently undergone a construction boom with many modern academic buildings with state of the art computer centers being built. The Anisfield School of Business academic facility, a central feature of the main entrance to the campus. The Bill Bradley Sports and Recreation Center with its 2,200-seat arena, skybox, jogging track, fitness center, and climbing wall, rivals any major university’s complex. The Berrie Center for the Performing Arts houses two theaters, an art gallery, and specialized areas devoted to the fine arts. The Sharp Sustainability Education Center and the Salameno Spiritual Center were completed in 2009.

Students who live on campus rave about the comforts and amenities available to them in the residence halls. Two of the dorms are new, with the other housing facilities being only a few years old. The dorms are unsurpassed by any other state or private institution that I have ever seen. Modern conveniences such as TV’s, microwaves, and high-speed Internet access are all included. There are several different living options that you can choose, but all rooms are large and each has at least one bathroom.

With New York City just a short, bus trip away, the college is continually offering students the opportunity to experience the culture of the city. One student commented that she could not understand why anyone would attend school in upstate New York to study theater when NYC is so close; another student commented, “I never run out of things to do, there is so much to do right here on campus.”

Stephen Jochum School Counselor

With just over 6,008 students, RCNJ is proud of its small class size; the availability of its professors; and its unique, interdisciplinary, academic structure. Ranked by U.S. News & World Report as sixth in the Best Regional Universities North category, RCNJ is sometimes mistaken for a private college. It was also named a 2011-2012 Best-Value Public College by Kiplinger’s Personal Finance. Watch out TCNJ.

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A VISIT TO

SAINT THOMAS AQUINAS COLLEGE

his past fall, Denise Talotta had the opportunity to visit St. Thomas Aquinas College, located in the hamlet of Sparkill, New York, approximately thirty minutes from Allendale, NJ and within convenient driving distance to the New York City metro region and many cities and towns

throughout upstate New York, Connecticut, and New Jersey.

St. Thomas Aquinas (also known as STAC) has approximately 1,850 undergraduate students with five academic divisions including: Business Administration, Humanities, Social Sciences, Teacher Education, and Natural Sciences and Mathematics.

Popular majors include Psychology; Biology; Criminal Justice; Computer Science; Business Administration; Early Childhood Education as well as Special Education; and Graphic Design.

Special Programs include: Pre-Professional Studies (Pre-Dental, Pre-Law, Pre-Medical, and Pre-Pharmacy); a five-year program in Biology/

Biomedical Engineering in which students earn a Masters of Science at Polytechnic University; a five-year Engineering program in which students earn a Bachelor of Science in Mathematics at STAC and a Bachelor of Science in Engineering from George Washington University or Manhattan College; and a six-year Physical Therapy program in which students earn a Bachelor of Science in Biology from STAC and a Doctor of Physical Therapy from New York Medical College.

The students also enjoy the university’s housing options: The McNelis Commons Housing Complex consists of four clusters of townhouse residences and accommodates a total of about 375 students; Aquinas Village accommodates about 225 students in apartment-style residences, the newest of which opened in 2009. To attend St. Thomas Aquinas College, students should obtain scores of approximately 500 in each of the subsections of the SAT (Critical Reading and Math; the Writing section is still only being used for placement consideration) or a score of 22 on the ACT. The university works on a Rolling Admission system and their next Open House will be held in April.

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ATTENTION SENIORS TIME IS FLEETING…

WATCH DEADLINES…

Be sure to get your remaining applications out!

COLLEGE ADMISSIONS PROFILE (CAP)

Over the years, almost every senior has been willing to have his/her GPA and SAT, SAT Subject Tests, and ACT scores published anonymously as a guide for future Highlanders. We depend upon all of you to allow us to provide as much information as possible to future classes. Should a senior wish not to do so, see Mr. Buono immediately.

ATTENTION JUNIORS… JUNIOR CONFERENCES...

Once again, junior student/parent/counselor conferences provided an ideal opportunity to help juniors learn more about the college application process, choose challenging courses to complete their final year at Highlands, and discuss college majors with an eye to career planning. We are urging juniors to avail themselves of our Naviance College Program.

REMEMBER TO REGISTER FOR THE SPRING SAT, SAT SUBJECT TEST, OR THE ACT.

SAT Subject Tests are one-hour, primarily multiple-choice tests in specific subjects. Colleges require or recommend two or more of these tests for admission and/or placement. Students should plan to take the SAT Subject Test as close to the completion of work in a particular subject as possible and when in doubt, see their teacher. To see a list of colleges which require subject tests, visit Northern Highlands’ website under Guidance/College Info.

In many schools, the ACT with Writing will replace the SAT Subject Tests. Students must consult colleges.

HIGHLANDS’ NATIONAL MERIT SEMI-FINALISTS

NAMED FINALISTS

We are delighted to announce that all (four) of the Semi-finalists in the Class of 2012, have been selected National Merit Finalist. Students who have reached this zenith originally earned a minimum selection index score of 222 or higher on their junior-year PSAT, the National Merit Qualifying Test; this score is based upon the sum of three discrete scores earned in Critical Reading, Mathematics, and Writing segments on the test. To become a Finalist, students must also have superb academic records. Finalists have the opportunity to compete for 2,500 single-payment National Merit $2,500 scholarships. Corporate scholarships are available as well. Best Wishes and Congratulations to:

ANJU CHHABRA~~~~~~JENNIFER GARAND~~~~~~STEPHEN GORIN~~~~~~ALLISON KIM

Students will be recognized at the Senior Awards Ceremony on June 7, 2012.

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ATTENTION PARENTS OF FRESHMEN & SOPHOMORES...

Sophomore scheduling took place February 13 - 17 during history classes.

Freshman scheduling will take place February 27 – March 1 during English classes.

ATTENTION ALL PARENTS Please take time in advance to consult the Curriculum Guide, and talk with your children about their course

selections for the 2012-2013 school year.

SCHEDULE CHANGE GUIDELINES...All students will have been scheduled by mid-April. Once families receive their schedule confirmation in June, changes should be made, as soon as possible, since schedule changes after June will be considered for only academic misplacement or dropping a course for a study hall.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING REGISTERING FOR AP EXAMS

IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING REGISTERIN G FOR AP EXAMS AP teachers have distributed AP information booklets in class for review of registration procedures. Students will receive a registration form by email. Print and return the completed form with a check to Mr. Simonetti in the Health Office on or before Friday, March 16, 2012. The cost per test is $87.00 payable to NHRHS Student Activities. Please write the name of the test(s) in the memo portion of the check. If a student registers, but does not take an exam, Mr. Simonetti must be notified in writing by Friday, April 27th; then $74.00 of the $87.00 fee will be refunded ($13.00 is held for administrative fees). No refunds will be made after April 27th. Parents, please contact your son/daughter’s AP teacher or AP Exam Coordinator Mr. Steve Simonetti, ext. 237, with questions.

Payment in full must be received by Friday, March 16, 2012.

THE STUDENTS AGAINST DESTRUCTIVE DECISIONS…

is collecting new or gently used prom dresses, bridesmaid dresses, and cocktail clothes in a variety of sizes as well as shoes, jewelry, and purses for the Lower East Side Girls Club, a non-profit organization that serves girls ages 8-23 years old from low-income families in NYC. The “Gowns for Girls” prom dress giveaway allows over 200 girls who would otherwise not be able to afford a prom dress to attend their prom. To learn more about the Lower Eastside Girls Club and the good work they do, please visit their website at www.girlsclub.org. If items are gently used,

they should be dry-cleaned before they are dropped off.

Please bring any donations to the Guidance Department by Monday, April 23.

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**IMPORTANT REMINDER REGARDING THE HSPA TESTING

MARCH 6TH, 7TH, AND 8TH

All first time juniors are required to take and pass the NJ HSPA in order to receive a Northern Highlands diploma. In January, all juniors received a HSPA Prep Booklet, which contains a description of each test and sample questions for all sections of the HSPA. In preparation for the HSPA, classroom teachers have reviewed content and strategies with students.

The 2012 HSPA testing schedule is as follows:

Tuesday, March 6th Mathematics Wednesday, March 7th Language Arts Day 1 Thursday, March 8th Language Arts Day 2

All tests are approximately two and a half to three hours long. *Seniors who have not yet passed one or more sections must retest those sections according to the above schedule.

If you have questions regarding HSPA testing please contact Tracy LaRocca, ext. 290 or Steven Simonetti, ext. 237.

ey to choosing courses over four years in high school is selecting classes that grow in rigor and scope over time. Students are urged to opt for the most challenging program that they can handle without overwhelming themselves with stress. Each year, students should select five core courses of study in

English, Mathematics, Science, History, and World Languages; they should also include a variety of electives in Technology, Music, Art, Family and Consumer Sciences, Writing, Journalism, TV Production, and Acting, among others. The objective is to achieve a solid knowledge base, and enhanced academic, communication, critical thinking, and writing skills, usually resulting in higher test scores and better preparedness for the rigors of college classes. After graduation from college, students will use these skills throughout their lives.

One’s math sequence is of primary importance. Minimally, more competitive colleges want to see students taking pre-calculus by their senior year. Before students take the SAT, they should have had Algebra II and Geometry. Ideally, students should take college admissions tests in the spring of grade eleven, and usually no later than the beginning of the fall semester of senior year. Students should select science courses with a laboratory component. Science labs hone students’ analytical skills and familiarity with interpreting lab results that will lead to higher scores on the SAT Subject Test or ACT exams. Rigorous English and social studies classes improve critical reading and writing skills, and enhance vocabulary.

Sophomore scheduling was held February 13-16 (Mon-Thurs), in history classes. Students were called to their counselor’s office.

From February 27 – March 1, counselors will take freshmen out of both Computer Business Technology and Freshman Rhetoric classes to schedule their sophomore curriculum in Guidance. Students will examine their options with an eye to their success in present classes, and what coursework they hope to complete over the next three years.

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Course Selection Over Four Years

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ENRICHMENT OPPORTUNITIES

AND IDEAS 2012

An Engineering Career Day for High School Students will be held on Wednesday, March 14, 2012 at Rutgers University Busch Campus sponsored by the NJ Society of Professional Engineers. For further information, visit www.njspe-careerday.org or email [email protected]. Registration closes March 5.

WNBC-TV's Bruce Beck and NJ Nets' Ian Eagle will conduct their annual Sports Broadcasting Camp at Montclair State University. Students learn about game preparation, writing and interviewing skills; radio and TV calls, and on-air presentations. The camp is limited to 60 students on a first-come, first-served basis. For more information, call 908-233-1113 or visit www.sportsbroadcastingcamp.com

The Robert Wood Johnson Mini Medical School for High School Students will be held on July 11, 2012 from 8am to 5pm. The program is for rising seniors who have completed Biology and Chemistry. Students must complete an application and write a brief essay regarding their interest in medicine. A letter of recommendation is also required. Please see Ms. Talotta in Guidance by March 9 for an application. For more information, visit http://rwjms.umdnj.edu/education/admissions/minimed.

The Bergen County Office of the County Executive is looking for young women to serve on the Junior Commission on the Status of Women, established in 2000 to offer young women the opportunity to become involved in promoting the expansion of women’s rights and empowerment and other issues. Those selected as Junior Commissioners will be charged with performing community service projects and will serve a one-year term. See Ms. Talotta in Guidance by March 23 for an application. For questions, please call Gina Meyers at 201-336-7455.

Summertime, Summertime…

It’s time to start checking out what could be fun for summer! There are hundreds of opportunities for a wide variety of interests. Check out the Enrichment Programs link in Naviance under “Colleges.” Take advantage of some of the following possibilities:

The Summer Science Scholars Academy will be held June 25-July 20, 2012. The program is for talented high school students entering 12th grade or 2012 graduates. Applicants must have a minimum GPA of 3.5 to be eligible. Previous participation in a health or science summer program experience is preferred. Students must complete an online application and write a brief essay. A letter of recommendation is also required. The application deadline is March 1, 2012. For more information, visit: http://rwjms.umdnj.edu/osap/s3a.

The Bergen County Youth Police Academy is a two-week “day camp” (Monday through Friday) from July 9-July 20, 2012 offered to students entering 9th, 10th, 11th, or 12th grade. The Academy is free of charge. The objective of the academy is to educate the cadets about public service including county government, the judiciary, emergency services and law enforcement. The format is similar to what actual police academy cadets experience, and the curriculum consists of educational activities as well as physical training. This year’s Youth Academy will be held at the Bergen County Law and Public Safety Institute, 281 Campgaw Rd., Mahwah, NJ. For an application, see Ms. Talotta in Guidance.

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American University offers a Pre-College Summer Program for high school students through their School of International Service. Students study international relations in Washington D.C. and meet other students passionate about creating meaningful change in the world. For more information, visit www.american.edu/sis/communityofscholars.

NJIT is offering two pre-college programs for high school students. Classes begin on July 9, 2012. For Early College Preparatory Programs in classes such as aeronautical engineering, medical robotics, and environmental science, applications are due March 26. For the Academy College Courses in Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics, and Business, applications are due May 24. For more information, call 973-596-3550.

Northwestern University offers a College Preparation Program for students who want to challenge themselves academically and experience college life before they actually finish high school. Programs run from three to eight weeks. Call 847-467-6703 or visit www.northwestern.edu/collegeprep for more information and an application.

Dwight-Englewood School offers a variety of enrichment opportunities ranging from advanced academic classes in English, science, and mathematics as well as special programs in Programming for iPods, Debate, Photography, Vegetable Gardening, and Robotics; there are also sports camps, a String Society featuring a musical ensemble, and international travel to Iceland, Spain, Italy, and Peru. Registration can be done on-line at www.d-e.org/summer, by phone at 201-569-9500, ext. 3501.

New York University offers its NYU Summer Program, a six-week program encompassing a great variety of college-level courses, a writing workshop, planning for college admission as well as access to NYU's facilities. For more information, call 212-998-2292 or go to www.nyu.edu/summer.

Vanderbilt University offers programs for talented youth with such offerings as: Law School 101 and Med School 101 for students aged 16 and over. For the Med School 101, students must have completed chemistry and biology by July 2012. For more information, go to www.pty.vanderbilt.edu.

Harvard University has four and eight-week summer sessions for high school students in its Secondary School Program. Harvard Summer School offers special programs in drama, math, and writing as well as popular classes in psychology, music, visual arts, languages, government, music, biology, chemistry, and physics. Go to www.ssp.harvard.edu for more information or call 617-495-3192.

The Irish Life Experience is a summer study abroad program for American and Canadian high school students that runs from June 28 –July 22, 2012; the program emphasizes culture, education, and travel while introducing students to Ireland’s rich heritage and beautiful landscape. For more information, go to www.IrishLifeExperience.com or call 866-960-9215.

Adelphi University offers summer Pre-College Intensive Programs during the months of July and August in fields such as business, dance, emergency administration services, nursing, and social work. For further information, please visit http://academics.adelphi.edu/hsp/precollege/ or call 516-877-3046.

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Columbia University offers Summer High School Programs in NYC, Barcelona, and the Middle East. The programs are known for their academic rigor, instructional excellence, and unique opportunity for highly motivated students to experience college life. Please visit www.ce.columbia.edu/hs for details regarding courses, residential life, travel abroad, fees, and application procedures. You may also call 212-854-9889 for more information.

The Washington Workshops Foundation is offering the Washington Internship Experience at Marymount University located in Arlington, Virginia. Leadership programs are three weeks or longer and include Congressional internships on Capitol Hill or politically related office assignments throughout our nation’s capital. For more information, call 1-800-368-5688 or visit www.workshops.org.

“CHILD FIND” - FOR PUPILS AGES 14 - 21 SPECIAL PROGRAMS FOR YOUNG ADULTS, AGES 14 THROUGH 21, ARE CONDUCTED AT NORTHERN HIGHLANDS REGIONAL

HIGH SCHOOL FOR THOSE WHO HAVE AN IDENTIFIED DISABLING CONDITION AND/OR A MEASURABLE DEVELOPMENTAL DELAY IN

PHYSICAL, SOCIAL, COMMUNICATION, AND/OR EMOTIONAL AREAS AND WHO MAY REQUIRE AND WOULD BENEFIT FROM SPECIAL

EDUCATION, AND RELATED SERVICES. ELIGIBILITY FOR THESE SERVICES IS DETERMINED BY A CHILD STUDY TEAM EVALUATION OF

THE CHILD. ANY RESIDENT WHO HAS A CHILD, AGES 14 THROUGH 21 YEARS, WHO MAY REQUIRE SPECIAL SERVICES, SHOULD

CONTACT THE OFFICE OF SPECIAL SERVICES OF THE NORTHERN HIGHLANDS REGIONAL HIGH SCHOOL AT 201-327-8700

X216. PROJECT “CHILD FIND” SERVES SPECIAL NEEDS CHILDREN FROM BIRTH TO 21 YEARS OF AGE. FOR THOSE STUDENTS WHO

SUFFER FROM A LESS-DISABLING CONDITION, BUT WHO MANIFEST A “SUBSTANTIAL LIMITATION” THAT IS EITHER PHYSICAL, EMOTIONAL, NEUROLOGICAL, OR COGNITIVE, 504 SERVICES ARE AVAILABLE. FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT THE GUIDANCE

DEPARTMENT AT EXTENSION 219.

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CONFIDENTIAL HOTLINE, EXT. 333

IS YOUR SON OR DAUGHTER A VICTIM OF HARASSMENT BUT AFRAID TO TELL

AN ADULT?

DO YOU SUSPECT THAT A BULLYING SITUATION IS OCCURRING DURING

SCHOOL BUT ARE CONCERNED ABOUT MAKING A BAD SITUATION WORSE?

HAVE YOU LEARNED OF YOUR CHILD BEING INTIMIDATED THROUGH

CYBERSPACE BUT FEAR RETALIATION FOR COMING FORWARD?

IF THE ANSWERS TO ANY OF THESE QUESTIONS ARE YES, CALL THE

NORTHERN HIGHLANDS CONFIDENTIAL HOTLINE

AT (201)327-8700, EXT. 333.

PLEASE LEAVE A DETAILED MESSAGE TO REPORT AN INCIDENT OF HARASSMENT,

INTIMIDATION OR BULLYING, POTENTIAL ACT OF VIOLENCE, OR ANY OTHER

CONCERN REGARDING THE SAFETY OF STUDENTS. YOUR CALL WILL REMAIN

COMPLETELY ANONYMOUS AND YOUR NAME AND PHONE NUMBER ARE NOT

NECESSARY TO FILE A REPORT. THIS LINE IS CHECKED DAILY AND EACH REPORT WILL

BE MONITORED AND/OR INVESTIGATED. WITH YOUR ASSISTANCE, WE CAN HELP

PROVIDE EACH STUDENT THE SCHOOL ENVIRONMENT THEY DESERVE.

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Donald Delapehna 9-11 Memorial Scholarship Award

A $2000 scholarship has been established in honor of Donald Delapehna, an Allendale resident lost at the World Trade Center on September 11, 2001. This scholarship is open to all seniors living in Allendale. Students are required to write a 300-500 word essay on one of four topics:

1. What are your future goals and aspirations?

2. What volunteer activity are you the most passionate about and why?

3. How has September 11th changed forever the world we live in?

4. Describe a significant event in your life since 9/11/01 and how the event has influenced your life.

Students must also submit a resume of academic, extracurricular, and community-based activities on/or by Friday, April 6th. Address questions to Kim Coleman at 201-251-6636 or e-mail at [email protected]

Herbert A. Cohen Sports Association Scholarship Awards Applications for The Herbert A. Cohen Sports Association Scholarship Award granted

annually to two male and two female student athletes are now available. To be eligible to apply, a student athlete must have lettered twice in his/her high school career, at least once as a senior; have attained a 3.0 GPA; and have committed to attend an accredited two or four-year college. Applications must be filed by April 2, 2012. To find out more

about the criteria for the $1,000 scholarship award, please check the scholarship listings in the Guidance Department or see Mr. Williams in the Athletic Office.

Patricia Riccobene Memorial Scholarship Northern Highlands Regional High School is pleased to announce the fifth year of the establishment of a scholarship fund in memory of Patricia Riccobene, our school librarian for 25 years, and a beloved colleague and friend. The scholarship, in the amount of $1,000, will be given annually to a graduating senior who plans to pursue a career in education. If you are interested, please complete the form (located in guidance), write a short essay, and forward to the following address by April 20, 2012:

NHRHS Patricia Riccobene Scholarship c/o Mrs. Laura Rokoszak

298 Hillside Avenue Allendale, NJ 07401.

If you have any further questions, please contact: Laura Rokoszak 201-327-8700 X354 [email protected]

THANKS HASA.. nce again HASA sponsored another parent-friendly Academic Overview on February 9th, when administrators and supervisors provided information and answers to parents’ questions. O

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Want More Guidance?

Check out Guidance on the school website.

What's In

A College Major? Though you have the option of remaining undecided, usually until your junior year of college, it's still a good idea to know what your college major options are. The main questions:

What kinds of career choices pertain to each?

What classes will you have to take? and

How much money can you command in a related field?

To answer these college major inquiries, here's some help:

The Read: The College Board Book of Majors, First Edition (The College Board, 2005)

What You Get: This book contains 1,252 pages of information, but is well organized and easy to read. It boasts brief descriptions of each college major, so it's simple to find what interests you most.

Major Kudos: The list of schools that offer each particular college major helps make that oh-so-hard college decision a breeze.

The Read: College Majors Handbook with Real Career Paths and Payoffs, Second Edition (JIST Publishing, 2004)

What You Get: Amidst lots of numbers in this book's 645 pages may be the info you're looking for: job earnings and trends.

Major Kudos: The info is based on thousands of college grads' career choices and employment experiences and the college majors they chose.

The Read: 145 Things to Be When You Grow Up (The Princeton Review, 2004)

What You Get: This book breaks down 145 career choices, and college majors that correspond with each field. Moreover, it answers the question, "Will I be rich?" about each college major.

Major Kudos: Fun facts along the way, such as movies and TV shows about career choices, help boost this book's entertainment value.

The CollegeBound Network 2007

FOR SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES… Please consult Naviance, the college scholarship file in Guidance,

or contact Mr. Michael Stone for information on the many scholarships available.

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Mark Your Calendar!

March 2012

March 1 ............................................................................................................................................................................. Ready, Set, Relax

March 2-11 .......................................................................................................................................................... Progress report access date

March 6, 7, 8 ............................................................................................................................................................. HSPA Testing – Juniors

March 9 ..................................................................................................................................................... Registration due for April 14 ACT

March 10 .................................................................................................................................................................................... SAT Testing

March 11 ......................................................................................................................................................... Daylight Savings Time begins

March 16 .................................................................................................................................................. Registration fee due for AP exams

March 21 ............................................................................................................................. Winter Sports Awards - Hopkins Hall - 7:00 PM

March 23 .................................................................................................................................................. Late Registration for April 14 ACT

Early April

April 6 .................................................................................................................. Registration Deadline for May 5 SAT and SAT Subject Test