High School Transition and Guidance Counselors

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1. If the college does not offer special classes, are there some programs available for students who do not want to sign up for degree programs or who did not complete a formal high school education?
2. As it is necessary to arrange school transportation much in advance, are spring tour/ information session dates currently listed?
3. In reference to the disability eligibility documentation, does the process begin when the student submits the enclosed postcard to the Admissions Office/Office of Specialized Services?
4. Does the documentation, such as Individual Education Plan (IEP), come directly from the school districts child study team (CST)?
5. Who requests documentation from the school district: Students? Office of Specialized Services?

1.If the college does not offer special classes, are there some programs available for students who do not want to sign up for degree programs or who did not complete a formal high school education? The Philip Ciarco Learning Center is one of the Bergen Community Colleges center that offer non-credit programs. This center provides educational and counseling services for adults who have not completed a formal high school education and for adults who are interested in training such as English a Second Language, Math for the GED... For more information, refer to the Philip Ciarco Learning Centers Web pages.

Another option is the Division of Continuing Education. It is a pathway to lifelong learning; it offers many programs in Computers, Construction, Fashion and Interior Design, Insurance & Finance, andChildren's programs For more details, you can view the Continuing Education web site

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2.As it is necessary to arrange school transportation much in advance, arefuture tour/ information session dates currently listed? Please view the OSS Events Calendarto view current and future events or the Workshops and Orientations page for information sessions. Students will receive a letter (a pink letter) as to which information session to attend, with plenty of time to arrange transportation.

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3.In reference to the disability eligibility documentation, does the process begin when the student submits the enclosed postcard to the Admissions Office/Office of Specialized Services? The process really begins when the student submits the disability-related documentation to the Office of Specialized Services. Feel free to refer here for documentation guidelines

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4.Does the documentation, such as Individual Education Plan (IEP), come directly from the school districts child study team (CST)? It can, but it is preferred that the student requests it from the Child Study Team and submit it to the Office of Specialized Services (OSS) themselves. Please be advised that the copies of disability-related documentation, including IEP's, 504 plans may be submitted by mail or dropped off at the aforementioned office. IEP and 504plans are for informational purposes only and are not used to substantiate the need for accommodations. The office does not accept faxed copies.

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5. Who requests documentation from the school district: Students? Office of Specialized Services? Students should request documentation from the school system then submit them to the Office of Specialized Services. If more documentation is required, OSS will send a letter to the student requesting the additional information. Please refer here for more information regarding the accommodation process and here fordocumentation guidelines.

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