SHEF College and Career Center

A series of Workshops will be available by grade level to assist parents with planning for College.  When possible, please adhere to dates assigned by grade, as the information will be tailored to that specific grade.   The schedule of workshops is as follows:

For Parents of grade 9 students:  All workshops will be held at 6:30pm in the Community Room

March 19th:    Using Naviance:  A guide to researching careers, majors and colleges.

April 16th:  Planning for enrichment throughout the school year and over the summer.

For Parents of grade 10 students:  All workshops will be held at 6:30pm in the Community Room

April 16th:  Planning for enrichment throughout the school year and over the summer.

For Parents of grade 11 students:  All workshops will be held at 6:30pm in the Community Room. 

April 30th:  Using Naviance to conduct a thorough search for colleges (make-up session).

May 29th:  Understanding the College Application Components including a look at the Common Application.

Open to all grade levels:  All workshops will be held at 6:30pm in the Community Room.

May 9th:  How will I pay for college?

June 6th:  Planning for College Testing 

June 13th:  College Planning Q and A.  This will be an open agenda.  Come with any questions you may have before we break for the summer.       

Ten paid student summer internships will be available through the Dillon Public Library, beginning after July 4, 2013.  Each student will be required to work approximately 30-40 hours per week, for about 6 weeks, at a rate of $10.00 per hour.

Students should have an interest in Business, Marketing or Sales and experience with computer programs such as Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Access.  Additional experience with Social Media such as Facebook and Twitter is also desirable.  Students who reside in Bedminster or Far Hills will be given priority.  For additional information you may also contact Mr. Sandy Putnam, Clarence Dillon Library Director at:  sputnam@dillonlibrary.org, or at 908-234-2325 x102.

Interested students can obtain an application from Ms. Acuff, Mrs. Harknett or Mrs. Labus in the Guidance Office.

Deadline to apply:  May 1, 2013.  However, positions will filled on a first come first serve basis.

Guidance

We strongly encourage students to carefully consider teacher recommendations if they are considering any changes in ability grouping [e.g. moving from an accelerated (A) level course this year to an honors (H) level course next year].  Any student who did not meet the grade requirements (see Grade Requirements below) for moving up to a higher ability grouping or continuing in his/her current grouping next year, must submit a Waiver Form to do so.  Students who fill out a Waiver Form for an Advanced Placement course must speak to the current teacher of that course regarding the rigor and requirements of that course; there is a space on the form for the AP teacher to sign, indicating that the conversation has taken place. 

If a student submits a Waiver Form, he/she will only be scheduled for the course if he/she has met prerequisites AND there is available space in the class.

Click here for a copy of the waiver.  If students have any questions regarding Waiver Forms, they should speak with their guidance counselors.  The deadline for Waiver Form submission is March 15, 2013.

Grade Requirements for taking an (A) level class without a waiver:
* Continuing in accelerated (A) level class: No grade requirement
* Moving up from "no letter" to Accelerated (A): B+ or better average for MP1, MP2 and Midterm Exam

Grade Requirements for taking an (H) level class without a waiver:
* Continuing in Honors (H): B- or better average for MP1, MP2, and Midterm Exam
* Moving up from Accelerated (A) to Honors (H): B+ or better average for MP1, MP2 and Midterm Exam

Grade Requirements for taking an AP level class without a waiver:
* Continuing in AP: B- or better average for MP1, MP2 and Midterm Exam
* Moving up from (H) to AP: B+ or better average for MP1, MP2 and Midterm Exam
* Moving up from (A) to AP: A or better average for MP1, MP2 and Midterm Exam  

Somerset Hills Education Foundation (SHEF)

The Silent Auction is accepting donations for the Chili Cook-off through March 15th.  They are looking for unique items including fun getaways and faraway places!  If you or someone you know wants to donate to the Silent Auction, please do so Right Away!!  Your donation is a gift that will last a child a lifetime.  Please click here for more information and for a donor form.  Thank you. Please contact laura@ryslaw.com or call (908) 328-2761 if you have any questions or wish to donate.   

THE 10TH ANNUAL CHILI COOK OFF

Somerset Hills Education Foundation (SHEF): The 10th Annual Chili Cook-Off will be on March 23. Don't Miss Out! Buy Tickets Now! Click here for more information.