Welcome Sophomores! Grade 10 (Class of 2015) Comprehensive School Counseling Program Coventry High School School Year

Today we will discuss… Overview of Student Success Plan (SSP) Review of Graduation Requirements Summer Enrichment Program Opportunities College Board (My College QuickStart) Naviance Activities Review of PrepMe SAT/ACT preparation program available to all CHS students in Naviance Review of PrepMe SAT/ACT preparation program available to all CHS students in Naviance Review Summer Enrichment Opportunities Review Summer Enrichment Opportunities Do What You Are Personality Inventory Do What You Are Personality Inventory Career Interest Profiler Career Interest Profiler Sophomore Goals and Interest Survey Sophomore Goals and Interest Survey

Student Success Plan (SSP) As required by the Connecticut State Department of Education, as of July 1, 2012 all students are required to have a Student Success Plan (SSP). The SSP is an individualized student driven plan that will be developed to address every student’s needs and interests to help every student stay connected in school and to achieve postsecondary educational and career goals. The SSP will begin in the 6 th grade and continue through high school to provide the student support and assistance in setting goals within each of the core components. Core Components: Academic Development Career Development Social/Emotional/Physical Development At CHS these core components will be addressed across disciplines including Core and Electives courses, the Comprehensive School Counseling Program and Enrichment and Advisory activities. Grade 10 Topics: Review of Graduation Requirements, SAT Prep Resources (College Board, Naviance), Study Skills, Course Selection, Team Building, Summer Enrichment Program Opportunities, Survival and Safety Skills Including Internet Safety, Managing Stress, Respect for Self and Others, Fitness Goals Activities/Assessments: MAPS Assessments (Reading, Writing, Math), CAPT, PSAT, Myers Briggs “Do What You Are” Personality Inventory (Naviance), Sophomore Goals & Interest Survey, CT Physical Fitness Assessment

Summer Programs Review Summer Enrichment Opportunities listed in Naviance and see if any programs are of interest to you Remember colleges and universities like to see students that have been involved in various and enriching activities. Many area colleges and organizations have summer programs that are available to high school students in a variety of areas. These are great activities to list on a Resume! Remember colleges and universities like to see students that have been involved in various and enriching activities. Many area colleges and organizations have summer programs that are available to high school students in a variety of areas. These are great activities to list on a Resume!

My College QuickStart (MCQS) Refer to My College QuickStart (MCQS) Quick Reference Sheet and Get Connected with an Access Code Direction sheet in your folder We won’t have time to login today but you are encouraged to access this free service: In MCQS you can view your specific information and scores and browse through the areas of MCQS In MCQS you can view your specific information and scores and browse through the areas of MCQS My Online Score Report 2012 My SAT Study Plan My Personality (Same as DWYA in Naviance) My Majors & Career Matches My College Matches Register for the SAT

My College QuickStart (MCQS) Pay close attention to the Top 5 Popular Tools for Sophomores once you are logged into MCQS Sophomore Action Plan Sophomore Action Plan Academic Tracker Academic Tracker The Official SAT Question of the Day The Official SAT Question of the Day AP Course Descriptions AP Course Descriptions Financial Aid EasyPlanner Financial Aid EasyPlanner

Reference Websites ( There are links to these websites on the Naviance Homepage College Board (PSAT, SAT prep/registration, SAT II Subject Tests, AP) ACT website to register for ACT Click on the “For Students” link and then click on “School Counseling Services” to access the Guidance section of the CHS website. There is a link to Naviance and to the CHS College Handbook here. Naviance login website

Today’s Activities Naviance Update Profile (Bio & Contact info for your & parent) Update Profile (Bio & Contact info for your & parent) Review PrepMe (SAT/ACT Prep) (HOME PAGE) Review PrepMe (SAT/ACT Prep) (HOME PAGE) Review Summer Enrichment Opportunities- Check out Enrichment Programs (COLLEGES TAB) Review Summer Enrichment Opportunities- Check out Enrichment Programs (COLLEGES TAB) Personality Type (Do What You Are) (ABOUT ME TAB) Personality Type (Do What You Are) (ABOUT ME TAB) Career Interest Profiler (CAREERS TAB) Career Interest Profiler (CAREERS TAB) Sophomore Goals & Interest Survey (ABOUT ME TAB) Sophomore Goals & Interest Survey (ABOUT ME TAB) **FYI: Naviance now has a Naviance Student Mobile App for your I phone. You can get more info about downloading this App by clicking on the link (ABOUT ME TAB) **FYI: Naviance now has a Naviance Student Mobile App for your I phone. You can get more info about downloading this App by clicking on the link (ABOUT ME TAB)

School Counselors Mrs. Martino, Interim School Counselor (Last Names: A – C) (Last Names: A – C) (x153) Mrs. Mackintosh, School Counselor Mrs. Mackintosh, School Counselor (Last Names: D – M) (x152) Mrs. Burr, School Counselor Mrs. Burr, School Counselor (Last Names: N – Z) (x154)

Student Support Staff Mr. Cesca, School Social Worker (x148) Mr. Calli, School Psychologist (x149) Mrs. Comella, Counseling Dept. Secretary (x160)