CENTRAL FALLS HIGH SCHOOL GUIDANCE DEPARTMENT

The Central Falls Guidance Department works hard at helping students gain insight through individual and group activities. The Central Falls High School Guidance Department is fully engaged in the high school reform initiative. The guidance office is now in alignment with the American School Counseling Association National Standards for Counseling Programs. In addition to our traditional services, the counselors introduced the Individual Learning Plan (ILP) to the 9th graders. This instrument, along with newly implemented advisories, will help give students more insight into their growth and development in three areas – social, academic and career.

WHO IS MY GUIDANCE COUNSELOR ?

* Guidance Counselors are assigned by the first letter of your last name.

* If your last name begins with:

* A-D Mrs. Halpert

* E-G Mrs. Silver

* H-P Mr. Volpe

* Q-Z Mr. McLaughlin

How do I get to see my counselor?

*Make an appointment before or after school.

*Ask your teacher for a pass.

*In an emergency, just come into the Guidance office. 

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MARKING SYSTEM

A+ 95-100

A 90-94

B+ 85-89

B 80-84

C+ 75-79

C 70-74

D 65-69

F* 50-64

F 0-49

* Summer school eligible

College Acceptances for the 2008-2009 School Year

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Requirements for Induction

Central Falls High School Chapter,*

National Honor Society

• *Attendance at CFHS for at least two (2) full consecutive semesters
• *Induction during Junior class only
• *A grade point average of at least 3.75, (based on 5.0) at time of induction into the NHS (Contingent upon 3.75 GPA at mid-year)
• *A letter of recommendation from one of your current or previous teachers at CFHS
• After induction, all quarter and semester grades must be a “C” or above until graduation
• *A typewritten essay of at least 200 words explaining why you consider yourself a leader in our school and in our community
• After acceptance:
• Attendance at monthly National Honor Society meetings
• Community service (To be performed after induction into the NHS)

a. Seniors Fifteen (15) hours, up to five (5) of which may be within CFHS for specifically designated tasks

b. Juniors Ten (10) hours, up to five (5) of which may be within CFHS for specifically designated tasks

c. All members of the NHS are required to assist during Parent/Teacher Conference and College Fairs events (each is twice a year). These events do not count toward community service.

*These requirements must be met by December 14, 2007. Essays and recommendations should be submitted in a labeled folder (name, class, and homeroom) to Mr. McLaughlin in Guidance. Incomplete or late submissions automatically exclude nominees from induction.

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National Honors Society

Community Service Requirement

As part of your continued membership in the CFHS chapter of the National Honor Society, you are required to perform a minimum number of hours of community service:

Juniors: Ten (10) hours, up to five (5) of which may be within CFHS for specifically

designated tasks.

Seniors: Fifteen (15) hours, up to five (5) of which may be within CFHS for specifically designated tasks.

Definition of Community Service:

*All in school community service must be after school hours.

*All out of school community service must be outside the school building.

*All organizations must be approved by Mr. McLaughlin in the Guidance office.

*All community service hours must be performed during thecurrent year.

a.September 13, 2007 thru February 28, 2008

b.Written approval is required for placement by Mr. McLaughlin before you start any segment of in school or out of school community service.

*After you finish your community service, you must have a written and signed letter, on

company letterhead, from your Supervisor, confirming your hours.

A list of non-profit organizations which accept CFHS students as volunteers may be

obtained from Mr. Jeff Maaz, the school to work coordinator for our school.

Senior community service hours must be completed by February 28, 2008.

Junior community service hours must be completed by March 28, 2008.

Sincerely,

George McLaughlin

Moderator

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 Current National Honors Society Members

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Third Quarter Honors

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