The Guidance Department is pleased to welcome Adelphi University– Office of Financial Services

Completing the FAFSA is essential for securing most types of aid for college.

The FAFSA is now available on October 1st. Come and learn about the basics

of financial aid and have specific FAFSA questions answered by financial aid

experts. We look forward to seeing you there!

ST. DOMINIC HIGH SCHOOL GUIDANCE DEPARTMENT NEWSLETTER

FALL 2017 EDITION– WELCOME BACK!

DOM ’S DIGEST

IMPORTANT DATES TO

REMEMBER

September 20: Back to School Night

September 21: Financial Aid Night

September 22: Parent Cocktail Party

October 3: College Fair 1:30-2:30

October 6: Underclass Awards/Student Council Inductions 1:15

October 7: SAT Exam

October 9: School Closed

October 10: Full Winter Uniforms

October 11: PSAT Exam (no school for freshman and seniors**)

October 22: Open House 1-3:30

October 28: ACT Exam

November 1: School Closed

November 4: SAT Exam

November 9: First marking period ends

November 10: School Closed

November 16: Report Cards availa-ble

November 22-24: School Closed

GUIDANCE OFFICE STAFF

Mrs. Nicole Milkowski

nmilkowski@stdoms.org

Assistant Principal for

Academics

Ms. Sara Spagna

sspagna@stdoms.org

Counselor: Students A-L

Ms. Courtney Waller

cwaller@stdoms.org

Counselor: Students M-Z

Mrs. Monica Stutzmann

mstutzmann@stdoms.org

Guidance Secretary

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As we begin a new school year, we are excited to launch our new one-to-one Chromebook Initiative in grades 9-12 which will enhance the rigorous academics and many learning opportunities already offered to students.

Chromebooks are notebook computers powered by the Google Chrome web browser. They will provide access to Google Apps for Education (GSuite), as well as any educational resource available on the web. Students will have the opportunity to com-plete research and writing in their classes on a reg-ular basis as well as complete collaborative and project-based activities. They will also have access to personalized study resources, and teachers will be able to individually assess students to better tailor instruction to the needs of their students. The Chromebook model selected has the added benefit of functioning as a tablet so that print materials such as textbooks and worksheets can be transi-tioned to digital format. At the same time, students will have the power of a computer to be able to cre-ate content and complete more in-depth writing assignments and projects. Students have already begun to enroll in Google Classroom and are com-pleting much of their work online.

In order to maximize the benefit of this new pro-gram, students and teachers will be provided with the skills necessary to fully utilize these new devic-es. The faculty is completing professional develop-ment so that every teacher is skilled in incorporat-ing the Chromebooks into the curriculum. In addi-tion, Freshmen are enrolled in a new Computing Fundamentals course in order to teach them how to use Google Tools and Microsoft Office. Information literacy skills will also be taught so that students can effectively conduct research. These skills will not only benefit students during their four years of high school but prepare them for college and future careers as well.

This program is technically possible thanks to a new, state-of-the-art campus-wide computer net-work and WiFi infrastructure that will provide new technology opportuni-ties for our faculty and students for years to come. It is a truly ex-citing time to be a Bayhawk!

St. Dominic Rolls Out 1:1 Chromebook Initiative– Mr. Wikstrom

METHOD TEST PREP

By signing into their Naviance accounts, St. Dominic High School students can access Method Test Prep, a self-paced on-line SAT and ACT preparation program. Your user name and password are the same as they are for Naviance. If you are having trouble logging into Method Test Prep or Naviance, please see

your counselor to reset your login information.

FINANCIAL AID NIGHT

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 21st, 7PM HIGH SCHOOL AUDITORIUM

ATTENTION SENIORS! - Be sure to regularly check the Guidance page on Google Classroom. We will be posting pertinent information and forms for the College Application process and other information we will be discussing in Guidance class. If you have not yet joined the Guidance Google Classroom, please see your counselor for the join code!

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Welcome Class of 2021! We hope that your transition to St. Dominic High School was

smooth and enjoyable!

The Guidance Department would like to welcome

you and make sure you take advantage of all there

is to offer here at the high school. Start building

your resume now!! St. Dominic High School has

many sports and activities to participate in. Don’t

worry if you’ve never played before; there are

sports like track that are open to everyone. You

may find out that you have a real talent in something that you’ve

never tried before!

St. Dominic High School now offers a new clubs and activity peri-

od during the school day, where students can participate in vari-

ous clubs and activities without having to stay after school. These

include Board Game Club, Communications Club, Sign Language

Club and many, many more. Detailed club information can be

found on the St. Dominic website under “Student Life”.

Don’t forget about your academics! Your education and

school performance should be your first priority. You are

building a permanent transcript that directly impacts where

you will go to college. Colleges look at course grades from

9th through 12th grades to admit students. So try to do your

best in 9th grade. Ask your teachers how you could improve

your grades and attend extra help! See the extra help

schedule below. Also, don’t forget to see your guidance counselor;

they can offer some suggestions on how

to succeed here at St. Dominic High

School.

EXTRA HELP SCHEDULE 2017-2018

Subject Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday

English Ms. Peduto

105

Mrs. Stewart

101

Mrs. Rodrigues

104

Ms. Proctor

102

Mathematics Mr. Mammano

Algebra– 305

Mrs. D’Alto

Algebra II– 302

Ms. Lubrano

Geo, Pre-Calc– 304

Ms. Ratner

Geo, Algebra II– 301

Ms. Silhan

Algebra– 304

Ms. Silhan

Geometry– 304

Science Mrs. Helm Mrs. Shanley

Mrs. McNamee

Mrs. Nellins

Mrs. Cipriano

Mr. Tiu

Social Studies Mr. Homan

Gov’t 12, International Relations,

Sociology– 309

Mrs. Andrinopoulos

Global 10– 308

Mrs. Andrinopoulos

US History 11– 307

Mrs. Pappas

Global 9

Pre-AP World– 307

Theology Mr. Dillon– 9

Mr. Wrensen– 8

Mr. Homan– 309 Mr. Murphy– 203

World Language Ms. Pellumbi– 202

Mrs. Mendoza– 201

Ms. Thornton– 204

Mr. Wikstrom– 203

The following are before school on Wednesdays: AP US History, Global 10 and AP World: Mr. Brouillard.

The following are by appointment: Fine Arts: Ms. Durante, Ms. Burton, Ms. Sloup, AP Calc and Honors Pre Calc: Mrs. D’Alto, AP Gov’t: Mrs. Andrinopoulos. Theology: Fr. Dillon

ATTENTION SOPHOMORES & JUNIORS! - PSAT 10/11/17

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Long Island National College Fair– Sunday, October 1st, 11-3pm at Suffolk Community College– Brentwood

St. Dominic High School College Fair- Tuesday, October 3rd, the Guidance Department will be

hosting a college fair in the gymnasium from 1:30 to 2:30. A list of colleges/universities attending will be posted on the guidance webpage.

SUNY College Fair- Wednesday, October 11th– 4pm– at The Javits Center in NYC- High school students

and their families are invited to join this event which will include representatives from more than 35 SUNY campuses! Students may register online at www.suny.edu/studentevents or by calling 1-800-342-3811.

**Check the Guidance webpage for additional listings of local college fairs**

Be sure to check in the Guidance Office, on the college bulletin board, for weekly college visitations to St. Dominic High School.

UPCOMING COLLEGE FAIRS

If you are a sophomore or a junior, you will be taking the PSAT on Wednes-day, October 11th. This is the first step along the road of standardized testing that lies ahead. The College Board has advised students that they will receive their score reports electronically in December. In addition to the electronic score report, students will have access to their actual test booklet. This will give them a chance to review the exact exam questions and their answers.

The PSAT is extremely beneficial to students because it provides them with the opportunity to identify their strengths, as well as the areas they may need to improve on.

Guidance counselors are available to meet with students by appointment to review their PSAT exam, as well as offer information regarding SAT prep options. The Guidance Department recommends that students take at least one SAT exam during the spring of their junior year, and retaking the exam in the fall of senior year. In addition, juniors should also consider taking the ACT exam in December and/or April. These suggestions are general guide-lines and students should speak individually with their counselor to discuss their own unique testing timeline.

** Please note that the PSAT will be administered during the

school day for sophomores and juniors only. Freshman and sen-

iors will not have school during this administration.**

W E ’RE ON THE WEB ! W WW .HS .STDOMS. ORG

GUIDANCE SHOUT OUTS!

Congratulations to Alexandria Rothschild –Edwards and Erik Von

Bevern on completing the Molloy College Business Boot Camp this

past June! This is a highly selective program which allows students

to experience the real life business world.

Students must apply for, and be selected

for this program during their junior year.

Job well done!!

Congratulations to Anthony La Luna and Brady Lyons for qualifying

as Semifinalists in the 2018 National Merit Scholarship Program!!

Semifinalists are the highest-scoring program entrants in each state

and represent the top 0.5% percent of the state’s senior students.

Congrats again on an amazing accomplishment!

A Note from our School Social Worker Welcome Back!!

The halls are filled with life again, hustling from room to room and building to building. Most of

you are excited to be back. Happy to see your friends, excited to learn and participate in activities

and sports that you love. For some, fear and apprehension exists. The good news is we get to start

over not only each September, but every day! I challenge each and every one of you to expand your-

self, your friend groups, your tolerance of other’s thoughts, beliefs and differences. Try something

new, join a club or participate in an activity. I challenge you to be a leader, an up-stander, and to em-

pathize with others and to promote a climate of respect, inclusion and compassion. It is no easy

challenge, but I believe if every day you wake up and mentally

make a decision to do one positive thing, say one kind word, our

school will be even better place for all students!

Make it a great year!!

Mrs. Jennings

Social Worker

Please feel free to share your accomplishments with us so that we can include you in our Guidance Shout Outs section!!