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Aloha Class of 2013. Welcome to Sophomore Guidance Lesson 6. THOUGHTS. Looking to the Future Overview of school year – where you need to be – opportunities to improve self Conversation w/parents Work permits – part time job READ – READ – READ - FREE ONLINE SAT AND ACT PREP
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AlohaClass of 2013 Welcome to Sophomore GuidanceLesson 6
THOUGHTS • Looking to the Future • Overview of school year – where you need to be – opportunities to improve self • Conversation w/parents • Work permits – part time job • READ – READ – READ - • FREE ONLINE SAT AND ACT PREP http://www.EducationInHawaii.com
JUNIOR AND SENIOR YEARS LOOKING TO THE FUTURE
WHAT’S COMING UP…11th Grade • Tour of Haleakala Counseling Center • PSAT in October • SAT and/or ACT testing • Resumes
WHAT’S COMING UP…11th Grade • College Representative Visits • College Fairs: O`ahu (Nov. & Apr.) Kamehameha (Dec.) • NCAA Rules & Regulations Begin learning this year:Athletics Beyond Kamehameha Workshop, Mar. , 6:30pm, Auditorium • College Counselor Appointments
COLLEGE REP CALENDAR 1.) http://kapalama.ksbe.edu/high/ counseling/collegerep 2.) Check Daily Bulletin through KS Connect
WHAT’S COMING UP…12th Grade • Letters of Recommendation Teachers, Counselors • SAT and/or ACT in the Fall • College & Scholarship Applications
WHAT’S COMING UP…12th Grade • College Representative Visits • College Fairs: O`ahu (Nov. & Apr.) Kamehameha (Dec.) • NCAA Eligibility • Resumes-graduation requirement • Financial Aid Search
Planning for College: Spring and Summer of 10th Grade • Keep your grades up. • Get involved in activities outside of the classroom. Assume leadership positions. • Course selection is important! • Find out more about colleges: guidebooks and internet. Be open-minded in your college search. Be willing to think outside the box!
Planning for College: Spring and Summer of 10th Grade • Attend college fairs • If time and finances permit, visit colleges • Start thinking about the type of college you would prefer (size, setting, etc.) • Military academies: start planning now! • Get a summer job and begin saving money for college
-Investor’s Business Daily-10 Secrets to Success • How you think is everything • Decide upon your true dreams and goals • Take action • Never stop learning • Be persistent and work hard • Learn to analyze details • Focus your time and money
-Continued- • Don’t be afraid to innovate; be different • Deal and communicate with people effectively • Be honest and dependable; take responsibility
IN SUMMARY • DO WHAT’S RIGHT • DO EVERYTHING TO THE BEST OF YOUR ABILITY • CARE ABOUT PEOPLE