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The Counseling Department welcomes the Class of 2014 and their Parents to

The Counseling Department welcomes the Class of 2014 and their Parents to. An Introduction to the College Planning Process. Introductions. The THS Counseling Department Patricia Micari (A-E) Jim Shea (F-Me) Michelle Grady (Mi-She) Corinne Lorenzet (Shi-Z). Objectives of today’s program :.

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The Counseling Department welcomes the Class of 2014 and their Parents to

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  1. The Counseling Departmentwelcomes the Class of 2014 and their Parents to An Introduction to the College Planning Process

  2. Introductions The THS Counseling Department Patricia Micari (A-E) Jim Shea (F-Me) Michelle Grady (Mi-She) Corinne Lorenzet (Shi-Z)

  3. Objectives of today’s program: • Relieve anxiety about the college search process. • Encourage thinking and planning. • Learn what you can do to get ready.

  4. The Steps in College Planning • Searching • Testing (SAT, ACT) • Visiting • Applying

  5. High School Course Preparation(preparation for college, NOT for graduation from THS) • Minimum • 4 English • 3 Math ( through Algebra II) • 3 Science • 3 Social Studies • 2 World Language • 1 Fine Arts

  6. High School Course Preparationcont. • Selective colleges • 4 English • 4 Math • 4 Science • 4 Social Studies • 3-4 World Language • 1 Fine Arts • STRONGEST CURRICULUM POSSIBLE

  7. College Admission Criteria • Grades/Curriculum • Class rank • ACT/SAT scores • Essay • Counselor recommendation • Teacher recommendation(s) • Extracurricular involvement

  8. PARENTS, Help your student be successful • Provide a good place to study. • Help your child set goals. • Stay informed. Check the Parent Portal, THS Counseling web site and Family Connection on a regular basis. • Encourage daily attendance. • See all progress reports and report cards. • Help with time management. • Stay in touch with teachers.

  9. What can a Sophomore do NOW? • READ • Know yourself- your abilities, goals, interests. • Get the best grades possible. • Refine study skills. • Take the most challenging courses possible. • Record activities and honors for a future resume. • Use a variety of resources for gathering information. • Plan ahead. • Take advantage of all opportunities. • Ask questions. • Keep in contact with your counselor!

  10. Family ConnectionWeb Site Family Connection is a shared resource that will facilitate communication and collaboration among students, parents and counselors. It will allow counselors to track and analyze data about counselee’s post-secondary plans.

  11. How is Family Connection accessed? The easiest way to access Family Connection is through the Tolland High School web site, Quick Link to School Counseling, Family Connection link on left. www.ths.tolland.k12.ct.us Family Connection web address: http://connection.naviance.com/tollandhs

  12. How do you register? Each parent and student will receive a code Use code to create a personal account Codes are random and alphanumeric for security reasons Codes can be used only once On your first visit, you will see a prompt that says “I need to register”. Follow on-screen instructions

  13. What should you do JUNIOR year? • Maintain a strong academic curriculum. • Register for the PSAT in the fall – Saturday, October 20, 2012. • Attend College Planning Workshop with your parents (evening program – mid-November 2012). • Visit college fairs and college campuses. • Register for the SAT/ACT in the spring. • Refer to the THS College Planning Calendar.

  14. Good Luck! Please feel free to contact your student’s counselor at any time with questions about the college search and selection process.

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