Yorktown High School wednesday, January 10, 2018 CLASS OF 2020 Sophomore Night Yorktown High School wednesday, January 10, 2018

10th grade expectations Put aside two hours for homework and studying Take advantage of academic resources (Math Lab, Language Lab, Writing Center, Study Hall and Saturday School) Be a good self advocate! Meet with your teachers and always check teacher websites for information. Always make up the work you missed when absent Take good notes and pay attention in class Redesigned SAT

From now until the End of 10th Grade Year Review PSAT Score Report Changes and practice tests Information. Sign-up for SAT II Subject Tests AP World History Dates and test offerings. Naviance/Family Connection What it is and how to log-in to the account. Get involved! Begin researching/visiting colleges

Sample psat/nmsqt score report Access Scores Online Create an account on CollegeBoard.org and you can have full access to your score reports. Paper Reports Students will receive paper reports in their English classes starting this week.

SAT Subject tests & dates You may take up to three SAT Subject Tests on a single test date. The Language with Listening tests are always given in the first hour of testing. Only one listening test can be taken per test date. Calculators may be used only on the Mathematics Level 1 and Level 2 Subject Tests. You cannot take the SAT Subject Tests and the SAT on the same test date. You must indicate which SAT Subject Tests you plan to take when you register.

SAT & ACT TEST PREP SESSION - 1/20 ACT Practice Test Date: Saturday, January 20, 2018 Time: 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM Location: Yorktown High School Cost $25 Registration deadline is Friday, January 12, 2018 SAT Practice Test full length SAT or ACT, whichever the student registers for.  The Cost is $25 (check or cash) and will be collected at the door before the start of the test. All grades are welcome to register at: bit.ly/yorktownhs For more information, contact Diana Meighan at diana.meighan@gmail.com

What is Naviance? Naviance is a one-stop-shop tool for college and career exploration and planning. Student and parent accounts are school-specific and linked to Yorktown’s Counseling Department. What can I use Naviance for? Career Interest Surveys Resume Scattergrams Research colleges/universities, careers, and scholarships Organize colleges you’re interested in and applying to Track the status of college application documents - transcripts, letters of recommendations, etc.

How to Log In: From the Yorktown homepage, click on the Counseling tab. Next, click on Naviance for Families

How to Log In: STUDENT ACCOUNT Username: Student ID# Password: Student Birthdate (mmddyy) PARENT ACCOUNT Email your counselor if you want to create your own access code to view your child’s Naviance account.

Course Request Forms Forms will be distributed on 1/16 (English classes) Due to Counselors on 1/24 Counselors will meet with student one-on one to review Mandatory Junior courses: English 11 US & VA History Math and Science Other courses to consider: Economics World Languages

elective fair courses Information 1/19/18 During all Lunch Periods (4th, 5th, and 6th) Elective course Information Career Center Courses Art Department Demos AP Course Information World Languages Music Dept. Family & Consumer Science Business Dept. Counselors available

From now until end of 10th start thinking ahead Get involved! Join a club, sport, volunteer, leadership, get a summer job, etc. Begin researching/visiting colleges especially during Spring break and summer vacation are great times to visit campuses! Challenge yourself…within reason Course Selection: More than 3 AP courses is usually too much to handle! Balance academics with extracurriculars, sports, etc.

Student Services Team 2018-19 Director of Counseling Services: Mark Rooks 10th Grade Counselors: Ms. Brennan: peggy.brennan@apsva.us Ms. Bresnahan: kaitlin.bresnahan@apsva.us Mr. Espinoza: rafael.espinoza@apsva.us Ms. Jenkins:juanice.jenkins@apsva.us Ms. Reeves:jessica.reeves@apsva.us Career Counselor: Mr. Calabro: md.calabro@apsva.us HILT Liaison: Juan Peredo 10th Grade Dean (Asst. Principal): Ms. Evans

Pathway Connection Yorktown High School Amanda Wilder, MA Pathway Connection Counselor Northern Virginia Community College

College Readiness Program Serves 10th & 11th graders Students must apply during their Sophomore year. College Transition, Retention & Completion Program GMU or any other college/ university Serves 12th graders NOVA

What is Pathway Connection? Pathway Connection (PC) is a college readiness program for 10th & 11th grade students (offered at WHS, W&L, YHS). Monthly college readiness workshops Access to a college counselor for individual assistance with: preparing for and applying to college goal setting academic preparation & success Active participants in PC may receive guaranteed admission to the Pathway to the Baccalaureate Program Participation in PC does NOT mean that the student must attend NOVA.

Workshops JUNIOR YEAR SOPHOMORE YEAR PC Applications due Feb 2 Welcome & SMART Goals Time Management Learning Styles/Study Skills JUNIOR YEAR Email Etiquette & Prioritizing College 101, Paying for College, Scholarship SAT/ACT Applications (NOVA, Common App, etc.) Critical Thinking & Admissions Personal Statements & Resumes Junior Year Review

Additional Program Benefits College Visits to NOVA & Other Colleges/Universities FREE Summer Institute at NOVA Parent Connections Programming Volunteer, Community Service, & Leadership Development Opportunities

How to Apply Criteria: No minimum GPA Strong desire for academic success Interest in achieving post secondary education Desire for increased college readiness skills and early college access Strong interest in obtaining tools for college success Applications are due February 2, 2018 (to your high school counselor)