Vikings Counselor Connection
Schreiber Guidance Department Newsletter December 2022
Happy Holidays Schreiber!
A note from the Director's Desk
Schreiber Guidance is buzzing with activity this month! Some seniors are awaitng their early college application decisions while others are preparing to submit their regular decision applications. Onsite Admissions Days are also in full swing. Seniors can get instant decisions to college AND merit scholarships! Come to Guidance to sign up.
This December also brings our very first Choose Your Future Fair, and we couldn't be more excited. Students who are planning to attend either a trade school, the military, or other job training institutions can plan for life after Schreiber just by visiting and connecting with the representatives. The Choose Your Future Fair will take place on December 6th from 10:30 am to 1:30 pm in the Schreiber Atrium. See below for more information.
Class of 2024, we are ready for you to begin the college process! Junior College Night for parents will be Monday, December 12th. A junior assembly will be held on December 13th to find out all you need to know about applying to college at Schreiber. Details are below.
Also, please see the Grown and Flown and College Admissions resources at the end of this newsletter for current trends. Be an informed college consumer!
We are also busy planning for more events in 2023 - stay tuned to our website, this newsletter, and your inbox for more information!
Wishing you peace and good health this holiday season.
Lorrie Director, Pre-K-12 Director of Guidance
High School Guidance Team
Counselors and email addresses
Guidance Office phone: (516) 767-5810
Office Hours: 8:00 am - 3:15 pm
Counselors:
Ms. Cerny ncerny@portnet.org
Ms. Galdamez agaldamez@portnet.org
Ms. Garcia vgarcia@portnet.org
Ms. Jacobson ljacobson@portnet.org
Ms. Hazan khazan@portnet.org
Mr. Lorge jlorge@portnet.org
Ms. Ludwig jludwig@portnet.org
Ms. Rafferty drafferty@portnet.org
Ms. Strell dstrell@portnet.org
Clerical staff:
Ms. Hasselberger, Ms. Hernandez, Ms. Marzec, Ms. O'Kelly
Stay in the loop!
Also, don't forget to keep checking our interactive bulletin board for up-to-date information. QR codes are updated regularly. You are always welcome to stop by our office to ask questions. There are many ways to stay informed!
Students, please get in the habit of checking your Portnet email regularly to stay up to date on Guidance and Counseling information. Students and families, you can also find information on the Schreiber Guidance and Counseling website and by reading this newsletter. The newsletters are also on our webpage for your reference.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Attention: Class of 2023!
Seniors,
- As you receive decisions from your schools, you must update your Naviance accounts. Don't be shy! This information will help future Schreiber applicants and you will remain anonymous!
- Time to file your FAFSA! Check your colleges' deadlines for filing.
- Does your college require the CSS Profile? Click here for a list of participating schools.
- Apply for scholarships! Fastweb and Scholarships.com are good places to start.
- Be sure to submit your completed College Processing Form when you have applied to your first college. Follow all instructions, and pay attention to deadlines!
- Remember to check your Portnet email! Be sure your contact information is up to date in ASPEN and on Naviance.
- Have questions? Come to Guidance for more information.
On-Site College Admissions Weeks Are Here!
Choose Your Future Fair - December 6th!
Military (Army, Navy, Marines)
Trade Unions (electrical, plumbing, HVAC)
Culinary schools
Beauty schools
NYPD
Port Washington PD
FDNY
EMT
BOCES Adult Education
Nassau and Suffolk Community college vocational programs
Automotive programs
Civil Service
Five Towns College
Massage Therapy and Acupuncture
North Shore Animal League
Vaughn Aeronautics
Junior College Planning Night Monday, December 12th
*This event will be livestreamed on the Schreiber YouTube channel and recorded for later viewing. Spanish translation will be available.
**Juniors will have an assembly on Dec. 13th, Period 2 to discuss the college process with your counselor.
We hope to see you there!
From our neighbors next door...
The Roslyn High School Parent Faculty Association in collaboration with Wheatley High School's PTA is hosting a Summer Opportunities Fair on Wednesday, December 7th from 7:00 – 9:30 PM. Ms. Tanya Baptiste, Director of Counseling for Roslyn schools has extended an invitation to our students and families to attend. Meet with approximately 30 vendors, colleges, and institutions to learn what opportunities are available this summer. Also at 8pm, join Ms. Baptiste for a presentation on strategies to maximize your success. Click the flyer below for more information.
PSAT Scores
PSAT scores are available on College Board and on your Naviance Student account. For details on your scores, see Understanding Scores from College Board. You can also watch the video below.
Naviance Single Sign-On Update/Login for Students
Some of you have noticed that your Naviance username has changed. A system update has completed the Naviance/Clever integration. Students must now log in using Clever to access Naviance. Click the Portnet Bookmarks folder (found in the upper left corner of your screen) and click the Clever button. You will see an image that looks like the one below. Then click the Naviance button and voila! You are in!
Parents will still use their username and passwords - Single-sign on access is only for students with Portnet accounts.
Methodize (formerly Method Test Prep)
Are you interested in getting a quick sense of where your son or daughter stands as far as the SAT and ACT? Port Washington provides all families with access to Methodize, a learning tool that includes an SAT and ACT Evaluation Test. Students take short (15 to 25 minute) sections and get an accurate sense of where they stand.
Click on the QR code to activate your son or daughter's Methodize account. Again, there is no cost to the family; the district is already providing this program to all students.
Once you activate the account, click on the SAT or ACT course and scroll down to "Evaluation Test" to begin the diagnostic.
In addition to full SAT and ACT prep courses, Methodize also provides a Financial Literacy course, an Academic Success course, vocabulary builder module, and more!
Schreiber Writing Center
Click the link below for more information.
Twilight Program Underway at Schreiber High School!
Opening day for Schreiber Twilight was October 17th. What is Twilight? Our new partnership with Nassau BOCES, Schreiber Twilight Alternative High School provides an alternative setting in the late afternoon for students who may benefit from a smaller, more structured environment. Twilight provides students the tools to either return successfully to Schreiber during the day or to complete their high school requirements through Twilight. Twilight students are prepared for post-secondary education or employment upon graduation.
Students attend this Regents-based program in the late afternoon/early evening. Students receive strong academic and social-emotional support, as classes are small and largely student-focused.
Students can enroll in Twilight at any time. of our counseling and administrative team are currently reviewing and meeting with students to discuss Twilight. If you have any questions about Twilight, or if you believe your student might be a candidate, please contact your student's counselor.
Passport for Good
Paul D. Schreiber is a Passport for Good school!
Passport For Good is a mobile-friendly web-based platform that simplifies, recognizes, and celebrates your engagement outside of the classroom. It allows you to journal and verify your community service, career development, and participation in extracurricular activities.
To make this transition a success, we need your help. You must first register for Passport For Good - Click the flyer below for the link and QR code to register. Once your account is activated, you are ready to begin using Passport For Good!
Some of Schreiber's clubs and groups have switched to using Passport For Good, logging their community service and career development hours directly within the platform.
Ask your Counselor if you have questions about Passport For Good.
Be An Informed College Consumer!
I hope some of you were able to watch Jeff Selingo's panels this week on College Admissions. If not, visit the Family Action Network video page to watch the recordings.
Mr. Selingo will present on another webinar this month, "How to Understand What’s Happening With College Admissions," in collaboration with Grown and Flown and Corebridge Financial.
Among the topics he will examine in this webcast:
✅ What to look for in a college and how to find hidden gems.
✅ What do test scores mean in a test-optional world.
✅ How might the U.S. Supreme Court decisions in two race-conscious admissions cases impact admissions in the future.
Click this link to register.