RAISING RESILIENT KIDS IN CHALLENGING TIMES
Presented by the Mental Health Association of Monmouth County
October 25, 2017
6:00 - 8:00 PM
High Technology High School
Warning Signs of Suicide (FACTS)
Feelings- Expressing hopelessness about the future.
Actions- Displaying severe/overwhelming pain or distress.
Changes- Showing worrisome behavioral cues or marked changes in behavior, including: withdrawal from friends or changes in social activities; anger or hostility; or changes in sleep.
Threats- Talking about, writing about, or making plans for suicide.
Situations- Experiencing stressful situations including those that involve loss, change, create personal humiliation, or involve getting into trouble at home, in school or with the law. These kinds of situations serve as triggers for suicide.
If you notice any of these warning signs, you can help!
1. Express concern about what you are observing in their behavior
2. Ask directly about suicide
3. Encourage them to call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline- 800-273-TALK (8255)
4. Involve an adult they trust
Remember, if you have IMMEDIATE concerns about someone's safety, call 911 right away!
*This is an updated version of the FACTS handout available in the Lifelines Curriculum and "Making Educators Partners"
For more information and resources http://www.sptsusa.org/parents/
TESTING
PARCC has released a five-step checklist that will help parents get their kids ready for testing. The checklist features links to a host of assessment-related resources from both PARCC and partners such as the National Parent Teacher Association, Learning Heroes, Raise the Bar, and Great Kids, that will provide both parents and teachers with information about when the assessments will be given in their child's district, what will be expected of them when they are testing, and much more.
PARCC Practice Tests Here
PARCC Testing 2017 - 2018
*Algebra I- Graduation Requirement: Pass; (State/Federal Requirement)
Algebra II- (State Requirement)
Geometry- (State Requirement)
ELA Grade 9 (State Requirement)
*ELA Grade 10- Graduation Requirement: Score 750 or above (State/Federal Requirement)
ELA Grade 11 (State Requirement)
*Graduation Requirement
If a student is permitted extra time or any other accommodations by their IEP/504, parent/guardians should contact the school counselor office for additional details on accommodations and accessibility options.
2017-2018 PARCC Test Dates
Regular (BTHS, HTHS, MAST): April 16 - May 25; Results Available June
Fall Block (AAHS, ALPS, CHS, CLASS): November 27 - January 16; Results Available March
Spring Block (AAHS, ALPS, CHS, CLASS): April 23 - June 8; Results Available June
Testing will be scheduled throughout the school day. Contact the school for a specific schedule.
Testing Time Allotted per student: 4 hours for each test
NJSLS-Science (NJSL-S)
Grade 11 (State/Federal Requirement)
May 7 - June 8, 2018
Students will test in the AM
High School Portfolio Appeals
October 3 - May 11 (As necessary)
PSAT
October 11 (AAHS, ALPS, BTHS, CHS, HTHS, MAST)
AP Exams
May 7 - 18
Check with the school for a specific schedule.
Graduation Requirements
Class of 2020 and 2021 Here
Class of 2018 and 2019 Here
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