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High School Guidance Curriculum
High School (grades 9-12) is the time that a cumulative record is established. This official document is submitted to colleges / universities for consideration for admission as well as used by students who transfer to another school. The High School Guidance Counselor counsels students as to the importance of building the best four year record possible to reflect academic and extra-curricular achievements.
Emphasis is made on student responsibility for learning, expanding self-awareness, identifying interests and aptitudes to prepare for career exploration and college searches. Group and personal counseling serve as vehicles to provide guidance in all areas of student endeavor. Classroom activities pertaining to test interpretation, standardized testing preparation, career interest surveys and college search are integrated during the four years of high school and facilitated during Class Meetings, Town Meetings or during special workshops. Students should be aware of the following:
Ninth Grade
1. High School Expectations
a) Maintain a strong GPA (Grade Point Average)
b) Be aware of their class rank (this rank is from the top student on down and is not used as information on collage admission papers)
c) Participate in activities that promote School Citizenship
d) Become involved in Community Service
2. Self Awareness / Career Exploration
a) All ninth graders will take the Stanford Achievement Test. This test provides valuable information on where your strengths and weaknesses lie. This test also provides data that is used by the school.
b) Students should take an aptitude test such as the Harrington O’Shea Career Decision Making Questionnaire to help them understand what careers you might wish to pursue
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Tenth Grade
1. Review your goals and achievement in the Ninth Grade
2. Sit for the PSAT (Preliminary Scholastic Achievement Test)
a) Prepare for the PSAT by visiting collegeboard.com
b) Use of the results of the PSAT to prepare for the SAT I.
3. Take any AP Tests in May (APIEL, AP Spanish Language)
4. Enrollment
a) Make good choices in course selections for next year.
b) Enroll in AP courses when warranted based on academic desire and achievement
Eleventh Grade
1. PSAT
a) Prepare for the PSAT by visiting collegeboard.com
b) Use the results of the PSAT to prepare to take the SAT I
2. Aptitude test results are reviewed with individual students
3. College Essay/Personal Statement
a) Complete the College Essay in your English Class
b) Have your essay filed in the Student Guidance File
4. SAT I
a) Prepare and take in June
b) Register all Grade 11 Students for the June SAT I
5. Attend the College Night Program
6. Attend all Workshops to help with the College Guidance Procedure
7. Read and discuss the ASA International Higher Education Booklet
a) Share the ASA International Higher Education Booklet with your parents.
b) Pickup the booklet that is translated in Spanish for your parents if needed.
8. Meet with your parents and the high school counselor for College Selection Guidance
9. AP Program
a) AP Exam preparation can be supplemented by going to collegeboard.com
b) Mark your calendar noting the time, room and test to be taken
10. SAT II
a) Students should take the SAT II´s in May of their Junior Year if plans are to attend a university in the States or Canada. Other countries honor these tests also. You need to check with universities to know what tests are necessary.
b) Tests should include Writing, Math 1C and a choice
c) The choice should be related to the field they wish to pursue in college
11. TOEFL
a) All students to take the TOEFL should they decide to study in an English speaking university
b) Pick up the TOEFL registration booklets at the CCPA office and meet the deadlines
12. Financial Aid
a) Research financial aid (FA) sources during the winter break
b) You should have a list of 6 or 8 schools to apply to in September
(if applying to universities in the U.S., U.K. or Canada)
Twelfth Grade
1. Review your /College and Career goals
2. Attend a College Night
3. SAT I, register for the October test if need to retake
4. SAT II, remind all students to take these tests if they have not
5. TOEFL examination if missed in their junior year
6. SAT II when applicable for some U.S. Colleges
7. Financial Aid, complete all forms and meet deadlines
8. Submit applications, tests, recommendations and essays meeting the due dates.
9. Transition for life after high school group and individual counseling
Note: Every year in August the School Profile needs updating and completion.
Check the web page to insure that the School Profile is up to date.
Personal, Academic, Behavioral Counseling is an ongoing process.
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