SOPHOMOREPARENT NIGHT

MARCH 22, 2018

Hello!Guidance CounselorsA Stephanie WorthleyB - F Kathy MahoneyG - L Anne Lodge (Julia St. Jean)M - R Amanda PaddenS - Z Erik Ormberg

Russ Becker, School Adjustment Counselor

Tonight’s Agenda

6:30 - 6:45Auditorium

6:50 - 7:10Breakout Session I

7:15 - 7:35Breakout Session II

7:45 - 8:00Optional Sessions

Rm 111 - Future Planning for Students with Disabilities

Rm 110 - Future Planning for athletes/musics/theater students

Rm 115 Alternative Future Plans (Gap year, military, vocational training, etc).

Yellow packets are staring in the LibraryBlue packets will start in Room 125

Resources for Career Planning - Rm 125✗ Naviance✗ My Big Future✗ Career Interest Profiler

Balance - Library✗ Time Management✗ Stress Management✗ Course Selections✗ Overall Balance

Sophomore Curriculum Part 1

December 19, 2017

✗ Transcript, GPA, Graduation Requirements✗ Time Management & Balance

✗ Course Selection✗ Resume Building✗ Naviance

✗ Career Interest Profiler

COMING UP: Next Classroom Lesson with SophomoresTuesday, April 3, 2018

Standardized Testing Map

Junior Year Timeline

WinterWinter (December, January, February)

❑ Plan when you are going to take the SAT, SAT Subject Tests, and ACT. Register early in order to have the best chance of getting a testing location close to home.

❑ Do a college search. You can utilize the following websites: Naviance, Big Future by CollegeBoard, Princeton Review.

❑ Make plans for visiting colleges during the spring while colleges are in session.

❑ Sign up for strong college preparatory courses for your senior year. Remember to continue to challenge yourself academically, but be realistic.

Junior Year Timeline

SpringSpring (March, April, May, June)

❑ Go to college fairs in your area.

❑ Visit colleges over vacation while students are still in session.

❑ If applicable, prepare portfolios, audition tapes and other material for fall applications.

❑ Athletes: Look into registering for the NCAA Clearinghouse and review eligibility guidelines.

❑ Make a résumé of your accomplishments, activities, and work experience.

❑ Talk with teachers about writing letters of recommendation for you. Choose at least one teacher and give them the teacher recommendation form.

Junior Year Timeline

SummerSummer (July, August)

❑ Register for fall SATs (SAT is now offered in August).

❑ Continue to refine your list of schools.

❑ Begin filling out the common application or school’s individual applications.

❑ Prepare your college essays and supplemental essays.

❑ Visit colleges, take tours, and have interviews.

What Can You Do Now?

TEC College Fair

Westwood High SchoolWednesday, March 28, 2018

6:30-8:30pm

What Can You Do Now?Career Speakers!Encourage students to sign up to hear from professionals in various careers, including:✗ Pediatric Nurse✗ Psychologist✗ Engineer✗ Sports Broadcaster (communications)✗ ESPN Talent Producer✗ Business Professional✗ Teacher

Breakout Sessions

ResourcesRoom 125✗ Naviance✗ My Big Future✗ Career Interest

Profiler✗ Career Clusters

BalanceLibrary✗ Time Management✗ Stress Management✗ Course Selections✗ Overall Balance

Yellow packets are staring in the LibraryBlue packets will start in Room 125