1. Class of 2019 Fall Presentation
Before we start…
Take out your phones and sign up for REMIND if you haven’t already!
The number:

2. Why is junior year important?
You are here.

3. ALL CHANGES REQUIRE A NOTE OF PERMISSION FROM HOME!!
Schedule Changes
Are you in the right classes?
Monday 9/11 – Friday 9/22 elective changes are permitted – providing there’s space!!
Monday 9/11 – Friday10/27 level changes are permitted with TEACHER and PARENT APPROVAL
Also OK to drop an elective for a study hall if you don’t already have one
ALL CHANGES REQUIRE A NOTE OF PERMISSION FROM HOME!!

4. Academics and testing this year
Keystone Exams
ASVAB
PSAT
SAT
ACT

5. Keystone Exams Algebra, Biology, Literature
If you scored Basic or Below Basic, you will retest in Dec and/or Jan this year
Incentives offered for Proficient scores
Still a graduation requirement at this point
If Proficient on all 3 tests, choose two incentives
If Proficient on 2 of 3, choose one incentive
Options: arrive one period late, leave one period early, open lunch, preferred parking, events pass

6. ASVAB Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery
Given by Armed Services on Oct 17 during periods 1-4
Important for those considering military careers
Sign up today and hand in your form to Mrs. Weber in the Counseling Office

7. PSAT Preliminary Scholastic Aptitude Test
Saturday, October 14th
Register in Counseling Office by Friday, 9/15
Registration forms available today!
Fee: $20.00 payable to Lower Dauphin School District
NMSQT – National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test

8. SAT Scholastic Aptitude Test
Critical Reading and Math scores Optional essay Given on: November 4 (deadline Oct. 6), March 10, and June 2 (Saturdays) at LD Register online at

9. Important SAT Notes
Create a College Board account and put log in info in your phone
Must upload a photo of yourself as part of the registration process
Need to print out your admission ticket AND bring a photo ID!
Colleges take best scores – consider testing at least twice

10. SAT Preparation
To prepare for the SAT, you can take a prep course, buy test preparation materials from a book store, or do free prep through Khan academy at
LD’s prep course (for the November SAT):
Meets 6 times (3 English, 3 Math) – Wednesday evenings (begins 9/20) or Saturday mornings (begins 9/16)
Cost is $50
Register with Mrs. Weber in Counseling Office
Winter dates will also be available for March test – register in January

11. ACT American College Test
Given at LD on Dec 9 and April 14
Register online at
Scores: English, math, science reasoning, and reading

12. Key Resources College reps at LD – sign up in Naviance
Career Planning
CollegeBoard.com
Career, College and Major searching
Testing info, military recruiters, links to career planning, directions for Naviance
Junior and Senior College information Packet

13. Important events
Career and College Planning Program February 7th at 7:00 pm LDHS Library For students and parents College and career planning information
Financial Aid Night October 18th at 6:30 pm LDHS Library For students and parents General financial aid info; great for parents of juniors

14. Post graduation planning
What is my career goal right now? Who will I shadow this year for Careers class? Are there career programs that I can participate in this year to help explore my options? Do I need to take any college entrance exams? If so, what exam should I take and when should I do that? Have I done any college searching? When will I visit? What College Reps are coming to Lower Dauphin?