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SOPHOMORE PARENT VIRTUAL MEETINGS. FALL . INTRODUCTION. We are trying a different format for our morning parent meetings this year. Thank you for visiting our website to stay informed. Please click below to learn more. AGENDA. I. Introduction
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INTRODUCTION We are trying a different format for our morning parent meetings this year. Thank you for visiting our website to stay informed. Please click below to learn more.
AGENDA I. Introduction II. Sophomore Year: What are sophomores like? III. Progress Reports/Communicating with Teachers IV. PSAT/PLAN A. Registration B. Differences between tests C. Special needs testing
COMMUNICATING WITH TEACHERS I. Progress Reports A. 8x/year for those below a “C-” B. Mid-quarter and end quarter II. Questions/Contacting teachers A. email is: firstinitiallastname@dist113.org B. Telephone directory found here: http://dhs.dist113.org/Academics/Pages/default.aspx C. Click here for other helpful hints: www.davidhirsch.org
PSAT/PLAN • Registration A. PSAT 1. Oct. 14 2. Optional for any sophs or jrs 3. Register on-line in late Sept. B. PLAN 1. All sophs will take on Oct. 15 2. No make-up test available 3. No registration necessary
DIFFERENCES BETWEEN TESTS PSAT PLAN •Geared towards SAT •Geared towards ACT •Reading, Math, and Writing •English, Math, Reading, Science •Measures reasoning skills •Curriculum based All colleges accept either ACT or SAT, while many colleges are test optional. See www.fairtest.org for list of colleges