ELHS Sophomore and Junior Class Parent Night Thursday, October 26th, 2017 6:30 PM ELHS Auditorium “Like” East Lyme High School Counseling Office “Follow us” on Twitter @ELHSCounseling

Who to Know Counseling Office Admin. Assistant : Anne Astley Elizabeth Maiese: elizabeth.maiese@eastlymeschools.org: A-Cho Emily Cacace: emily.cacace@eastlymeschools.org: Chr - Go Allison Kosswig: allison.kosswig@eastlymeschools.org: Gr - L Christy Bryant: christy.bryant@eastlymeschools.org: M - P Lisa Ramaccia: lisa.ramaccia@eastlymeschools.org: Q – Sm Nadine Barnes: nadine.barnes@eastlymeschools.org: Sn – Z Counseling Office Admin. Assistant : Anne Astley Administrative Assistant: Michelle Robinson District Security Officer: Chris Olsen College & Career Center - Sue Marks & Kathy Martin

What will this program cover? So far this year… ELHS District & CT State Testing SAT/ACT ASVAB Starting the College Process Working Papers Class Rings Naviance

So far this year… Oct 3rd – College Fair (over 135 schools!) Oct 11th – PSAT’s for grades 9-11 Oct 23-27- Spirit Week Oct 30th-Nov 1st- Junior classrooms

This year… Sophomore Curriculum Counselor classroom lessons topics to include: career search, assessments looking at strengths/interests, course selection etc. Personality inventory Junior Curriculum career search, college, test prep, course selection, college/career search, college fair, individual college planning meetings etc. The Smarter Balanced Assessment Consortium is developing assessments aligned to the Common Core State Standards in English language and mathematics.

Sophomore Timeline September/October /November- – PSAT December/January/February - Classrooms (career interest) March/April/May – schedules and select courses based on interest - Classrooms (personality assessments)

Junior Timeline September/October – PSAT -college fair November/December/January -Classrooms February /March – schedules -small group meetings with counselors April/May /June –sign up for SAT/ACT -schedule visits for schools

Stay Involved. -increase in activities -higher expectations -time management -increase in activities -higher expectations -study skills -finding balance -relationships -advocating

School Administered Assessment Timetable Do they need to study? Who will see these scores? Can they use SAT’s for college admissions?   Fall Spring Grade 9 PSAT9 X Grade 10 PSAT PSAT 10 Grade 11 SAT Student-Choice Tests ACT SATs beyond the mandatory Spring test for Grade 11 STAR/ReadingPlus- based on student progress

What are the SAT and the ACT? Both the SAT and ACT are standardized tests used by numerous colleges and universities as part of the application process. We recommend that every junior who thinks they may apply to college take one or both of these tests. The SAT and other College Board tests are offered several times a year. Most students take the SAT for the first time during the spring of their junior year and a second time during the fall of their senior year. The ACT test is a college entrance exam covering English, reading, math, and science. It measures what students have learned in high school.

How DO you Prepare for tests? Academic classes PSAT tests/practice - Outside of school practice What is the PSAT? It's a standardized test that provides firsthand practice for the SAT®. It also gives you a chance to enter NMSC scholarship programs and gain access to college and career planning tools. The PSAT/SAT measures: Critical reading skills, Math problem-solving skills, and Writing skills.

Additional TEST Prep Khan Academy PSAT’s scores will be posted Dec. 13th Classes available to take listed on Naviance and cost dependent upon company ACT/SAT book swap in the Library First come, first serve My Learning Express ELHS Library home page CollegeBoard.com or ACT.org “question of the day”

Register at www.collegeboard.com SAT 2017-2018 Regular ($46/$60) Late (a $29 fee applies) November 4, 2017 October 5, 2017 October 25, 2017 December 2, 2017 November 2, 2017 November 21, 2017 March 10, 2018 February 9, 2018 February 28, 2018 May 5, 2018 April 6, 2018 April 25, 2018 June 2, 2018 May 3, 2018 May 23, 2018 Register at www.collegeboard.com

ACT 2017 - 2018 October 28, 2017 September 22, 2017 Oct 6, 2017 Register at www.act.org Test Date Registration Deadline ($46/$62.50) Late Registration ($29.50 Late Fee Required) October 28, 2017 September 22, 2017 Oct 6, 2017 December 9, 2017 November 3, 2017 November 17, 2017 February 10, 2018 January 12, 2018 January 19, 2018 April 14, 2018 March 9, 2018 March 23, 2018 June 9, 2018 May 4, 2018 May 18, 2018 July 14, 2018 June 15, 2018 June 22, 2018

Talk to you counselor for more details. ASVAB @ ELHS The Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery is the most widely used multiple-aptitude test battery in the world. As an aptitude test, the ASVAB measures your strengths, weaknesses, and potential for future success. The ASVAB also provides you with career information for various civilian and military occupations and is an indicator for success in future endeavors whether you choose to go to college, vocational school, or a military career. Grade 12 Talk to you counselor for more details.

Promise of Employment Letter Working Papers ct.gov/dol Promise of Employment Letter Where do you get it? Employers/supervisors provide minors with the form What will it include? number of work hours/week, hourly pay rate, and the duties performed at the job Name and address of place of employment, as well as, the supervisor’s signature

Getting Your Working Papers from School ▪Who handles this at ELHS? Attendance secretary – A250 Mrs. Williams-Lapides ▪ What you will need… - Promise of Employment letter - Birth Certificate (proof of age) or Passport - Social Security #

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Important Dates November 2th, 2017 Financial Aid Night, ELHS auditorium, 6:30pm (FAFSA) February 1st, 2018 Junior College Planning Parent Night March 1st, 2018 Financial Aid Night, ELHS auditorium, 6:30pm (Financial Planning)

Naviance NAVIANCE Postsecondary Planning Career Exploration Student Success Plans College Planning/ Transcripts