HIGH SCHOOL ROAD MAP A Night with the FM9 and FMHS Counselors

Cary Gifford Alisha Roach L-Z A-K, Lead

Connie Maloney, April Moody, Michelle Derebeew, Phyllis Hamilton, Celeste Boggs, Amy Berry N-SHE KIM-M G-KILL A-B, Lead Counselor C-F SHF-Z

9 th GRADE HANDBOOK

9 th AND 10 TH GRADE TIMELINE

9 th GRADE YEAR Grades Matter!! Grades go on the permanent transcript and are calculated into the GPA and Class Rank Use Career Cruising to update 4 year plan and explore your interest and skills and possible career options GET INVOLVED!! Explore extracurricular activities and volunteer work. Create a file to keep a list of honors, awards, and activities COLLEGE: Attend UNT College Fair; Start researching college websites Read the 9 th /10 th Grade Handbook

10 th GRADE YEAR PSAT in October COLLEGE: Attend UNT College Fair; continue to research colleges; visit with college representatives; visit college campuses in the summer after 10 th grade year Use Career Cruising to investigate colleges and careers; create an academic resume; compare favorite colleges; update 4 year plan Stay involved and update your list of honors, awards, and activities Gain knowledge as counselors outline the college application process and standardized tests Read the 9 th /10 th Grade Handbook

JUNIOR SENIOR HANDBOOK

JUNIOR TIMELINE

SENIOR TIMELINE

What is the difference between the ACT and SAT? The ACT is an achievement test, measuring what a student has learned in school. The SAT is more of an aptitude test, testing reasoning and verbal abilities. The ACT has up to 5 components: English, Mathematics, Reading, Science, and an optional Writing Test. The SAT has only 3 components: Critical Reading, Mathematics, and a required Writing Test. The College Board introduced a new version of the SAT in 2005, with a mandatory writing test. ACT continues to offer its well-established test, plus an optional writing test. You take the ACT Writing Test only if required or requested by the college(s) you're applying to. The SAT penalizes you for wrong answers, so guessing is discouraged. The ACT is scored based on the number of correct answers with no penalty for guessing. The ACT has an Interest Inventory that allows students to evaluate their interests in various career options. Register online: (ACT) (SAT)

SAT – SPRING

SAT Calendar

ACT Calendar

COMMUNITY COLLEGES WITH DORM LIVING

THINKING OUTSIDE OF THE BOX

CAREER CRUISING

CAREER CRUISING Link is located on the counselor’s page of the fmhs.lisd.net website under “Career Information” Students can invite their parents to view their portfolio which will give parents access to career cruising All students must have a 4 year plan in career cruising (This is done by the student with parent guidance) Students can track work history, community service hours and awards Students can create a resume Students can search and compare colleges Students can search and compare careers

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