Junior Planning Meeting With Mrs DAlonzo Mr Manners

Junior Planning Meeting With Mrs. D’Alonzo & Mr. Manners

• Sleep: Go to bed on time and be awake and ready by 7 am so that you are ready to log into class at 7: 25 Virtual Learning Tips for Hybrid and Online Students • Workspace: Find a focus space at home • Create a space without distractions so that you can concentrate on your schoolwork and homework • It’s better to sit in a chair at a table than in your bed • Keep everything you need for school in this space (books, pencils, highlighters, water bottle, and a snack) • Camera: Turn on your camera and make sure it’s directed at your face (instead of the ceiling fan) • Backgrounds: You can use a wallpaper background on Teams, but make sure it isn’t overly distracting • Email: Check your school email regularly – this is the primary way your teachers and counselors will try to contact you • Stay connected with your classmates: set up study groups, group texts, and Facetime each other • Speak up: Online learning is challenging and new, please ask for help when you need it. Your teachers and counselors are available through email and through one-on-one Teams meetings after school

Junior College Planning. Timeline Register and prepare for SAT or ACT Participate in Virtual College Representative Visits Research college majors that you like Make a list of colleges that you like Continue to be involved in Extracurricular Activities Look for volunteer work and leadership opportunities At the end of the year, ask 2 Junior teachers about writing a college recommendation letter • Visit colleges (virtual visits are fine!) • •

*Plan to take the SAT or ACT 2 -3 times* Junior Testing Schedule • Pre. ACT: March 20, 2021 at CB WEST • SAT (Register on collegeboard. org): • December 5 • March 13 • May 8 • June 5 • ACT (Register on act. org): • December 12 • Feb. 6 • April 17 • June 12 • July 17

Testing cntd. . . • Superscoring • Combining your highest reading with your highest math score from different test dates • Test optional colleges • SAT Subject Tests: • Take only if your college requires or recommends these • Competitive colleges look for 2 -3 subject test scores • 1 hour multiple choice test (take up to 3 in one sitting) • Choose a test that corresponds with your AP Courses (Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Spanish, English, US History, Math Level 2, etc) • Keystone Tests: • Not required for the Class of 2022!

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Choosing a Major and Career 5 Things to consider: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Consider interests and subjects that you enjoy Consider job opportunities and salary Consider hours, flexibility, and travel Work experience during high school helps you discover what you like and dislike If undecided, explore a variety of electives Resources: Occupational Outlook Handbook (bls. gov/ooh)

1. Nursing 14. Instructional Design 2. Culinary Arts 15. Systems Engineering 3. Computer Science 16. Economics 4. Business Administration 17. Public Relations In-Demand Majors (Indeed Career Guide, August, 2020) 5. Accounting 18. Education 6. Physical Therapy 19. Criminal Justice 7. Medical Assisting 20. Sports Science 8. Mathematics and statistics 21. Biology 9. Information Science 23. Agricultural Science 10. Finance 11. Psychology 12. Marketing 13. Civil Engineering 22. Chemistry

Special Considerations • Military • NCAA • Students with disabilities

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