Welcome Back RHS

October 3rd-No School- Rosh Hashanah

October 9th- PSAT for 10th & 11th graders

October 14th-No school- Columbus Day

October 15th- Early Decision Deadline for some Colleges/Universities

October 21st- Deadline to register for AP exam(s) without late fee

October 21st- Mini College Fair @ RHS

October 22nd-School Wide Assembly with Timothy Shoemaker @ RHS

October 23rd- ASVAB @ 7:30am @ RHS Guidance

October 24th- Financial Aid Night @ RHS 7pm

November 1st- Early Decision Deadline for some Colleges/Universities

November 5th- No School-Election Day

November 6th-Last day to register for AP exam(s)

November 7th & 8th-No School- NJEA Convention

November 15- Early Action Deadline for some Colleges/Universities

Welcome Back Students and Families!

It is with great excitement that the School Counseling Department welcomes you back for another year. I am incredibly grateful to lead the Roxbury School Counseling Team this year. As I am new to this role, I look forward to getting to know you all and supporting the students for the 2024-2025 academic school year.

Throughout my career I have dedicated myself to making meaningful connections with students and families. I am overjoyed to work with a team of counselors who go above and beyond to provide the best level of support and guidance to their students. I encourage each family to reach out and keep an open dialogue with your child’s counselor as I believe it facilitates a healthy and trusting working relationship.

As our school year takes off, everyone is encouraged to visit the School Counseling Website. I urge you all to take advantage of the informative college planning session, FAFSA session and College Fairs we will be hosting in preparation for the application process. Soon I will be reaching out to families to gauge interest in Parent Focus Groups. Please consider participating and sharing your visions for the home/school communications and programming at RHS. I wish all students, families and staff a successful school year.

Sincerely,

Colleen Huguenin

Supervisor of Student Support Services

Mrs. Katzenberger is a RHS alumni and is joining the Guidance Department as the new School Social Worker. She will be providing individual and group counseling to the general education population, as well as other social-emotional outreach. She loves hiking, spending time with family and friends, and her rescue dog Goose!

1. Review the College Planning Presentation

2. Review and Print the RHS Senior Checklist

3. Once you submit an application, complete the Application Submission Form (do this for every submitted application)

4. Complete all steps in the RHS Senior Checklist

Please reach out to your counselor if you do not have the code for your classroom.

Juniors & Seniors are invited to network with 50+ college representatives at our Fall College Fair!

Where: Auxiliary Gym

When: 10:15am to 12:00pm

Where is the school located?

What is the setting of the school?

How many students go to this school?

What is the average class size?

What are admission requirements (test scores, GPA, etc)?

Is there something in particular that admission readers look for when evaluating applications?

What financial aid packages does your school offer?

What support services are offered to students?

What academic programs are the most popular at your school?

Are there internship opportunities for the major I'm interested in?

When are applications due?

What do students like most about your school?

Do students live mostly on or off campus?

What extracurricular clubs/activities does your school offer?

Students enrolled in an AP course should make sure they have joined the proper classroom in MyAP. Registration for exams will open on September 15th in Total Registration.

The deadline for registration is October 21st. An exam will only be ordered for students who joined their classroom in MyAP and registered/paid in Total Registration.

Students must contact College Board directly regarding any issues with signing in. They will be able to reset your login information. You can find their Customer Service information here.

1. Missed Lessons = Falling Behind: Even one day can mean missing critical instructions and activities, making it harder for your child to catch up.

2. Impact on Future Success: Consistent attendance is a strong predictor of academic achievement and future opportunities.

3. Building Resilience: Regular attendance teaches your child the value of perseverance and responsibility—essential skills for success in life.

4. Stronger Friendships: Daily presence helps your child develop and sustain friendships, which are crucial for emotional and social development.

5. Healthy Routine: Attending school every day establishes a stable routine, promoting better mental and physical health.

1 - Get Organized - Making a plan for what you're going to do and when you're going to do it will make sure you're always ahead of the curve - literally.

2 - Don't Multitask - Studies have shown that multitasking is physically impossible.

3 - Divide It Up - Studying isn't fun to begin with, and forcing yourself through a study marathon will only make it worse. Dividing your work into manageable chunks and rewarding yourself when you finish each chunk will make studying (more) fun.

4 - Sleep - Don't underestimate the importance of those eight hours of zzz's every night! Getting a good night's rest will sharpen your focus and improve your working memory.

5 - Set a Schedule - Do you work better right after school or after you've eaten dinner? Are you more productive in 90-minute blocks or half-hour spurts? Find a schedule that works for you, and stick to it.

6 - Take Notes - Taking notes will not only keep you more engaged during class, but will also help you narrow down what you need to study when exam time rolls around. It's much easier to reread your notes than to reread your entire textbook!

7 - Study - This one might be obvious, but did you know that there's a right and a wrong way to study? Review your material several days ahead of time, in small chunks, and in different manners (for example, write flashcards one day and take practice tests the next). In other words, don't cram.

8 - Manage Your Study Space - Find a place that will maximize your productivity. Look for places away from the television and other distractions. Whether it's your local library or just the desk in your bedroom, set aside a study space that you'll want to spend time in.

9 - Find a Study Group - Sitting down with a group of people who are learning the same things as you is a great way to go over confusing class material or prepare for a big test. You can quiz each other, reteach material, and make sure that everyone is on the same page. After all, teaching someone else is the best way to learn.

10 - Ask Questions - You're in school to learn, so don't be afraid to do just that! Asking for help - from a teacher, a tutor or your friends - is a surefire way to make sure you truly understand the material.

*10 Habits of Successful Students* Opportunity International, 2022