Get Blue Book Ready!
All students registered to take the October 14th PSAT must complete a Blue Book readiness check before test day. This important step will ensure students have no issues accessing this College Board application which is how the digital PSAT will be administered. Sessions ran 10/2 - 10/6 during lunch and after school for students to complete the quick, 10 minute check-in. Any student who has not completed a check-in must see Mrs. Alicea in the House A Office or Mr. McCooey at the library Student Help Desk immediately.
On Thursday, October 12th we welcome Monroe-Woodbury students and parents to attend our Annual College Fair including two informational sessions. This event draws many attendees eager to get involved and participants leave feeling more informed and confident about next steps.
Ms. Gambino worked with Marist College to arrange a Financial Aid Presentation at 6:00 PM which outlines the financial aid process and allows for questions. Parents leave feeling informed and usually realize that sometimes the hardest part is just getting started!
Mrs. Hogaboom has built an impressive line up of over 100 college representatives, as well as branches of the military and trade schools to speak directly with our students! The actual College Fair opens at 6:30 PM in the Gym.
Mr. Diaz and Mr. Oakes partnered with our Athletic Director,
Mr. Harrison to present an NCAA Information Session at
7:00 PM which is of top interest for our college bound, student athletes. Marist has also graciously provided presenters for this event.
Join us for any or all the the night's events! We look forward to welcoming you to this highly anticipated evening.
College credits in hs
Did you know any class with a title starting in COLL or AP are courses eligible to earn college credits? This means your future college could accept these credits into your program which will save you time and money. To see a full list of classes, look for the College Credit Tracking Sheet in your School Counseling Google Classroom. Speak with your teacher to complete registration and pay for the credits BEFORE the deadline. Do not miss out!
SAT, PSAT & ACT
The SAT will be administered on 10/7
The PSAT will be administered on 10/14
The ACT will be administered on 12/9
Click the test name to be directed to the website for registration and test day details. Students must arrive at the HS by 7:30 AM on test day, tune their car radio to 94.5 FM and wait in their car until called into the building. Arrive with:
Current photo ID (Driver's license or school ID) Students cannot take the test without ID.
Their admission ticket (not applicable to PSAT) Two #2 pencils (NOT mechanical)
An approved calculator (NOT provided)
PSAT students: calculators are also available on the Blue Book App
Regular time students will end testing at approximately noon.
Please arrive prepared with all necessary items.
College Rep Visits
Did you know 62 colleges and universities are signed up to meet with our seniors and 49 of them will be here in October? This FANTASTIC opportunity is not to be missed! To sign up for these small group meetings, seniors must log into their Naviance account (by clicking the Naviance Logo at the bottom of their Google Waffle), click Colleges, click College Visits and click "register" to pick your appointments. If you'd like to know more specific details, please be sure to click "view details" for instructions, then show up on the scheduled day/time of your visit.
*NEW* Easy Login to Naviance
It is easier and quicker to log into your Naviance account! To explore potential careers, academic majors and the colleges offering a pathway to your future goals, click on the Naviance logo at the bottom of your Google "waffle" menu.
Official GPA & Rank
After all summer school grades are finalized work begins to calculate official GPA and rank for our current seniors. Students who attend MWHS for a minimum of four (4) semesters prior to senior year receive a rank and all other graduating students will be co-ranked. For this reason, we have both a total class size and a number of ranked seniors. A six-semester, initial rank letter includes all ranked seniors and will be posted to the student portal about the 3rd week of October. Use this rank and weighted GPA information on college applications. A final, seven semester rank will be computed at the end of the first semester of senior year. This provides the final decision for valedictorian, salutatorian and the top 25.
COLLEGE SPORTS & NCAA
Any college bound athletes with goals of playing a Division I or Division II sport must review NCAA guidelines for qualification. The NCAA Eligibility Center has many resources and there is a Guide for the College-Bound Student Athlete that is produced every year for reference. Athletes and families should also attend the NCAA presentation at our College Fair. There is much to learn, so do not wait until senior year to start reading! Some courses at MW do NOT qualify for NCAA credit so it is important to speak openly and often with coaches and your counselor about your plans. While faculty and staff can help share expertise, remember only NCAA can grant eligibility. Keep reading and asking questions to help keep you on the right path.
ACCES-VR APPLICATIONS
Adult Career and Continuing Education Services-Vocational Rehabilitation (ACCES-VR) services are for individuals with disabilities that interfere with getting or keeping a job or who have difficulty advancing at their job. All seniors with either a 504 or IEP are applicable to apply and information along with the application was emailed home to all seniors and guardians on September 15, 2023. After an application is completed and returned to the House A Office, an ACCES-VR representative will be in touch to review the next steps and the services that may be provided.
School Counseling Team
Students partner with their school counselor for the duration of their high school experience.
If you have a question or concern, please allow us the courtesy to assist you directly.
Counselors work alongside school psychologists, social workers, student assistance counselors, speech therapists and assistant principals in their respective house offices.
Mrs. Susan Alicea
Ms. Gambino
Mrs. LaMontanaro
Mr. Oakes
Mrs. Pelsue
Mrs. Ruby Alicea
Mr. Diaz
Ms. Jerez
Mrs. Hogaboom
Mr. Willams
Please Note: Counselors in BOLD have students in multiple houses.
The School Counseling Department theme of the month is Responsibility.
Responsibility is defined as taking care of one's self and others; to carry out a duty or task carefully and thoroughly. As you go through the month, we encourage you to think about responsibility and incorporate it into your lives.
Mrs. Susan Alicea, Department Chairperson
Important Dates
October
Oct 3 - Transcript requests due for all November college deadlines
Oct 6 - 1st Quarter mid-point/drop deadline for 1st semester classes
Oct 7 - SAT Administration - arrive by 7:30 AM
Oct 12 - College Fair, Financial Aid and NCAA night
Oct 14 - PSAT Administration - arrive by 7:30
Oct 16 - Freshmen Meet & Greets begin
November
Nov 1 - Transcript requests due for all Dec. 1 - Jan. 5 college deadlines
Nov 1 - ASVAB Registration begins via Google Form