1 College Information Night: The Road Ahead Julie Lindsay and Sean Menton – November 12th, 2015

2 Turn and Talk – Burning Questions 1.) Find someone to talk to and share with them what your most important questions is related to the Road Ahead?

8th Grade – The End of an Era What’s important?

8th Grade – The End of an Era What’s important? Making good choices – course selection

8th Grade – The End of an Era What’s important? Making good choices – course selection Building a strong academic foundation

9th Grade – A Great Start What’s important?

9th Grade – A Great Start What’s important? Organization and time management

9th Grade – A Great Start What’s important? Organization and time management Transition

9th Grade – A Great Start What’s important? Organization and time management Transition Involvement

9th Grade – A Great Start What’s important? Organization and time management Transition Involvement Self-Advocacy (all grades)

9th Grade – A Great Start The reality of the transcript

9th Grade – A Great Start The reality of the transcript Expectations: quality of work, hours required

9th Grade – A Great Start The reality of the transcript Expectations: quality of work, hours required Focus on AISG work as compared to outside tutors, academy, SAT prep

9th Grade – A Great Start The reality of the transcript Expectations: quality of work, hours required Focus on AISG work as compared to outside tutors, academy, SAT prep How much is too much?

Sample Transcript

The Parent’s Role

Support and advise but back up to allow kids to develop independent skills

The Parent’s Role Support and advise but back up to allow kids to develop independent skills Provide a quiet space at home and reinforce a regular routine for homework and study

The Parent’s Role Support and advise but back up to allow kids to develop independent skills Provide a quiet space at home and reinforce a regular routine for homework and study Feel free to monitor sleep and healthy habits

The Parent’s Role Support and advise but back up to allow kids to develop independent skills Provide a quiet space at home and reinforce a regular routine for homework and study Feel free to monitor sleep and healthy habits Be positive and send the message that your student can do this

The Parent’s Role Support and advise but back up to allow kids to develop independent skills Provide a quiet space at home and reinforce a regular routine for homework and study Feel free to monitor sleep and healthy habits Be positive and send the message that your student can do this Are you approachable? Be a good listener. Offer encouragement, but not extra pressure.

Stress Management Simple Strategies

Stress Management Simple Strategies Be careful of and “All work, no play” lifestyle. Plan leisure activities that involve laughing, smiling, being with others, or having some alone time.

Stress Management Simple Strategies Be careful of and “All work, no play” lifestyle. Plan leisure activities that involve laughing, smiling, being with others, or having some alone time. Exercise! There is no single more effective non-drug therapy for stress then getting up and moving.

Stress Management Simple Strategies Be careful of and “All work, no play” lifestyle. Plan leisure activities that involve laughing, smiling, being with others, or having some alone time. Exercise! There is no single more effective non-drug therapy for stress then getting up and moving. Sleep – even if you miss some snooze hours in a study crunch always make a solid sleep routine your goal.

Stress Management (Continued) Simple Strategies:

Stress Management (Continued) Simple Strategies: Be self- aware: notice your physical and behavioral symptoms of stress and work to care for yourself

Stress Management (Continued) Simple Strategies: Be self- aware: notice your physical and behavioral symptoms of stress and work to care for yourself Do something good for someone – volunteer or community work, a friend or family member

Stress Management (Continued) Simple Strategies: Be self- aware: notice your physical and behavioral symptoms of stress and work to care for yourself Do something good for someone – volunteer or community work, a friend or family member Talk to a friend or family member you trust about your troubles and feel the warmth of their reassurance.

Stress Management (Continued) Simple Strategies: Be self- aware: notice your physical and behavioral symptoms of stress and work to care for yourself Do something good for someone – volunteer or community work, a friend or family member Talk to a friend or family member you trust about your troubles and feel the warmth of their reassurance. Forgive. Let go of stuff.

Stress Management (Continued) Simple Strategies: Be self- aware: notice your physical and behavioral symptoms of stress and work to care for yourself Do something good for someone – volunteer or community work, a friend or family member Talk to a friend or family member you trust about your troubles and feel the warmth of their reassurance. Forgive. Let go of stuff. Breathe (x 5, chin in)

Stress Management (Continued) Simple Strategies: Be self- aware: notice your physical and behavioral symptoms of stress and work to care for yourself Do something good for someone – volunteer or community work, a friend or family member Talk to a friend or family member you trust about your troubles and feel the warmth of their reassurance. Forgive. Let go of stuff. Breathe (x 5, chin in) Be thankful

10th Grade – All Settled In What’s important in sophomore year?

10th Grade – All Settled In What’s important in sophomore year? Building a transcript

10th Grade – All Settled In What’s important in sophomore year? Building a transcript Being involved in a committed and happy way outside of the classroom

10th Grade – All Settled In What’s important in sophomore year? Building a transcript Being involved in a committed and happy way outside of the classroom Being fully settled into the expectations and routines of our program here at AISG

10th Grade – All Settled In IB course selection is an important decision

10th Grade – All Settled In IB course selection is an important decision Country systems

10th Grade – All Settled In IB course selection is an important decision Country systems Specific programs

10th Grade – All Settled In IB course selection is an important decision Country systems Specific programs Specific universities

10th Grade – All Settled In IB course selection is an important decision Country systems Specific programs Specific universities Manageable workload/level

42 11 th Grade – Junior Year Matters

43 11 th Grade – Junior Year Matters Recommendations from 11 th grade teachers

44 11 th Grade – Junior Year Matters Recommendations from 11 th grade teachers Influence of 11 th grade performance on IB predicted grades

45 11 th Grade – Junior Year Matters Recommendations from 11 th grade teachers Influence of 11 th grade performance on IB predicted grades Start to take SAT exams

46 11 th Grade – Junior Year Matters Recommendations from 11 th grade teachers Influence of 11 th grade performance on IB predicted grades Start to take SAT exams Start to work with counselors on university search process

47 11 th Grade – Junior Year Matters Recommendations from 11 th grade teachers

48 11 th Grade – Junior Year Matters Recommendations from 11 th grade teachers Positive impression impacts T. Rec

49 11 th Grade – Junior Year Matters Recommendations from 11 th grade teachers Positive impression impacts T. Rec ATLs in 11 th grade impacts T. Rec

50 11 th Grade – Junior Year Matters Recommendations from 11 th grade teachers Positive impression impacts T. Rec ATLs in 11 th grade impacts T. Rec Best if HS subject is related to university subject

51 11 th Grade – Junior Year Matters Influence of 11 th grade performance on IB predicted grades IB predicted grades may be used along with grades on transcript and/or SAT scores for admission

52 11 th Grade – Junior Year Matters Influence of 11 th grade performance on IB predicted grades IB predicted grades may be used along with grades on transcript and/or SAT scores for admission Internal IBPG will be given out at the end of 11 th grade

53 11 th Grade – Junior Year Matters Influence of 11 th grade performance on IB predicted grades IB predicted grades may be used along with grades on transcript and/or SAT scores for admission Internal IBPG will be given out at the end of 11 th grade External IBPG in Oct; not much time to show improved performance in 12th

54 11 th Grade – Junior Year Matters Start to take SAT exams

55 11 th Grade – Junior Year Matters Start to take SAT exams Not recommended to take SAT prior to 11 th

56 11 th Grade – Junior Year Matters Start to take SAT exams Not recommended to take SAT prior to 11 th Students will take PSAT in October both for 10 th & 11 th

57 11 th Grade – Junior Year Matters Start to take SAT exams Not recommended to take SAT prior to 11 th Students will take PSAT in October both for 10 th & 11 th Students should take it no more than 3 times max

58 11 th Grade – Junior Year Matters Start to take SAT exams Not recommended to take SAT prior to 11 th Students will take PSAT in October both for 10 th & 11 th Students should take it no more than 3 times max The SAT is not the American Gaokao （不是美国高考）

59 11 th Grade – Junior Year Matters The Secret to your child doing well on the SAT is….

60 11 th Grade – Junior Year Matters The Secret to your child doing well on the SAT is…. Do well in school. The New SAT which will be offered starting May 2015 is oriented towards US standards

61 11 th Grade – Junior Year Matters The Secret to your child doing well on the SAT is…. Do well in school. The New SAT which will be offered starting May 2015 is oriented towards US standards Develop strong reading skills through reading

62 11 th Grade – Junior Year Matters Start to work with counselors on university search process

63 11 th Grade – Junior Year Matters Start to work with counselors on university search process Students/family meetings with school counselors

64 11 th Grade – Junior Year Matters Start to work with counselors on university search process Students/family meetings with school counselors Start researching potential universities

65 11 th Grade – Junior Year Matters Start to work with counselors on university search process Students/family meetings with school counselors Start researching potential universities Visit university campuses & meet university representatives

66 12 th Grade – The Final Lap

67 12 th Grade – The Final Lap Finalize list of university applications

68 12 th Grade – The Final Lap Finalize list of university applications Start filling out applications

69 12 th Grade – The Final Lap Finalize list of university applications Start filling out applications Deciding where to attend

70 12 th Grade – The Final Lap Finalize list of university applications Start filling out applications Deciding where to attend Finish the year strong and pass IB exams

71 Back to the Burning Question 1.) Has your question been answered? If not, we’d be happy to answer it now if it’s a general question about the process. Julie Lindsay – , ext. Sean Menton – , ext.