A timeline and resources for high school sophomores CHS Class of 2018 A timeline and resources for high school sophomores

10th – 12th grade Counseling Center Counselors: Mrs. Clark Mrs. Patane Mrs. Cool Mrs. Payne Mrs. Hartman Mrs. Stringham Mrs. Johnson Mrs. Stuelpe Mr. McDonough Mrs. Wernke Mr. Mikesell Social Workers: Mrs. Wildman and Mrs. Kneifel

Resources Family Connection Part-time job postings Information about tutors, SAT/ACT tests, etc. Information about summer programs College and Career Resource Center: Mrs. Stephan Mr. Pettibone Mrs. Boldt

College Info on Facebook &Twitter! Follow us on Twitter @CHSCollege411 Like us on Facebook at “Carmel High School College Counseling” Instagram-@chscollegecareer A great resource for: College Admissions Information Application Deadlines Scholarships Financial Aid College Rep Visits Summer Programs

Timeline Fall Winter Plan for the year ahead STUDY Take the PSAT Get involved with activities Explore college options Explore career options Attend a college fair Create junior year schedule Winter Continue to STUDY Start preparing for SAT/ACT Learn about how to finance a college education Continue to explore college options

Spring Summer STAY FOCUSED Study for AP exams Explore summer opportunities Take the End of Course Assessments in English 10 and Algebra I Summer Participate in activities that will help with your goals Read Visit college campuses “Even though the future seems far away, it is actually beginning right now.” - Mattie Stepanek

Additional Information If you are struggling in a class: Talk to your teacher Work with a tutor Talk to your counselor Work with peers

Tutoring Opportunities Teachers are available during SRT: Students can request to see their teacher(s) during SRT for small-group help. Students must ask the teacher for a pass prior to the SRT. Late-Start Wednesdays: NHS students tutor during this time. National Honor Society peer tutors: National Honor Society students volunteer their time to offer peer tutoring outside of the school day. Students can get a list of NHS tutors from the Counseling Office. Adult tutors: Adults in the community offer tutoring services for an hourly rate. Students can get a list of adult tutors through their “myccs” accounts in the “Resources” widget.

Exploring Options for the Future Use the Family Connection Visit college fairs and college admissions representatives Set up college campus visitations Pay attention to announcements from the Counseling Center

Internet Issues Set up a college admissions email account do not choose usernames that are silly, inappropriate or immature Use this account to communicate with college admission personnel Review your online persona – what do people see when they view your Facebook page or other social networks*? *From Purdue U. = “A good rule of thumb for students – if it’s not something you would want your mother to see, don’t post it online.”

Get Involved in Activities Community service CHS clubs Remember: It is the quality of activity, not the quantity of activities, that counts Leadership is valuable

Explore Career Options Interest inventories Family Connection J. Everett Light Career Center

College Athletics Check NCAA eligibility requirements at www.eligibilitycenter.org If the college is an NAIA school: www.playnaia.org

Family Connection

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Summary: Stay focused and work hard this year. Continue planning for the future. Sign up to follow the CHS College Info Twitter account. Do it now! @CHSCollege411 Use Family Connection as a resource! HAVE A GREAT YEAR!  “I know the price of success: dedication, hard work, and an unremitting devotion to the things you want to see happen.” Frank Lloyd Wright

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