Welcome Juniors!

Grade 11 (Class of 2015)Comprehensive

School Counseling ProgramCoventry High School

2013-2014 School Year

Today we will discuss…Overview of Student Success PlanReview of Graduation RequirementsThe College Search Process Junior/Senior Year TimelineRequired Standardized Testing/Dates (SAT/ACT/SAT Subject Tests)Letters of RecommendationFinancial Aid/ScholarshipsResume Builder (Naviance)Summer Enrichment Program OpportunitiesNaviance Activities

Student Success Plan (SSP)As required by the Connecticut State Department of Education, as of July 1, 2012 all students are required to have a Student Success Plan (SSP). The SSP is an individualized student driven plan that will be developed to address every student’s needs and interests to help every student stay connected in school and to achieve postsecondary educational and career goals. The SSP will begin in the 6 th grade and continue through high school to provide the student support and assistance in setting goals within each of the core components.

Core Components:Academic DevelopmentCareer DevelopmentSocial/Emotional/Physical DevelopmentAt CHS these core components will be addressed across disciplines including Core and Electives courses, the Comprehensive School Counseling Program and Enrichment and Advisory activities.

Grade 11Topics: Review of Graduation Requirements, Standardized Testing Requirements, Test Taking Skills, Course Selection, College Process, Financial Aid Process, Interview Skills, Summer Enrichment Program Opportunities, Stress Management, Goal SettingActivities/Assessments: PSAT, My College Quick Start (College Board), College Search (Naviance), Junior Parent/Student Meetings with School Counselor, Game Plan Survey (Naviance)

The CHS College Search Process & Junior/Senior Year Timeline

Where should you be now? Developing a list of schools that you are considering

and visiting those colleges- Your list can be big right now but eventually should be narrowed to approx 4-8 schools (with a range of characteristics: i.e. size, cost, competitiveness) Be sure to add these to your Colleges I’m Thinking About List in Naviance

Review the Coventry High School College Admission Handbook (In Naviance and on CHS website)

Course Selection: Choose the most challenging course load for you- most colleges want to see at least Q1 Senior year grades before making an admissions decision and they will take into consideration the level of challenge of those courses

Where should you be now?Schedule a Junior Student/Parent meeting with your School CounselorRegister for Remind101 updates:

Enter this number: (860)498-4314 and Text this message: @chsof2015

Begin creating your resume with activities to date (Naviance Resume Builder) **Can use in E-Portfolio Project**Register for the SAT or ACT (See packet for deadlines)

FYI: SAT Prep in Naviance- See Naviance Home Page (PrepMe)Your colleges may also require you to take the SAT II- Subject Tests. You will need to check the requirements for each school. To register for the SAT II’s go to: www.sat.org/register Continue to dedicate yourself to your studies- Junior year performance is extremely important as it is the last full year that colleges will see on your high school transcriptGet/Stay Involved in school/community activities

Where should you be now?Register with the NCAA Clearinghouse at www.eligibilitycenter.org if you are planning on playing Division I or Division II sports in collegeContinue to visit colleges Remember: Some colleges will track the interest of students and use this info in their admissions decision. Request an interview if offered/required.Attend Area College Fairs (Hartford National College Fair: April 3-4 CT Convention Center- Hartford, CT) Stay involved- Colleges are interested in the well rounded student- resume building activitiesKeep all login info in a safe place (see login sheet)Meet with your School Counselor to review your plan and ask questionsDevelop a timeline/action plan based on the application deadlines of the schools you are considering

In the Months AheadDevelop a timeline/action plan based on the application deadlines of the schools you are consideringRequest Letters of Recommendation before you leave for summer breakNarrow your list of schools (4-8)Continue college visitsReview Admission Requirements of the schools you are consideringTake necessary standardized tests (SAT, ACT, SAT Subject Tests)Review Summer Enrichment Opportunities to add to that resumeVideo: The Steps to College http://www.schooltube.com/video/7d5d82c3122342c0a1e3/Steps%20to%20College

Reference Websites(There are links to these websites on the Naviance Homepage)

www.collegeboard.org College Board (PSAT, SAT prep/registration, SAT II Subject Tests, AP)www.actstudent.org ACT website to register for ACTwww.chs.coventrypublicschools.org/for_students/school_counseling_services School Counseling Department section of the CHS website. There is a link to Naviance and to the CHS College Handbook here.http://connection.naviance.com/coventry Naviance login websitewww.commonapp.org If you are applying to schools that use the Common Application you will need to create a Common App account.

Today’s ActivitiesNaviance (Refer to Screen Print Direction sheet)

Update Profile (Bio & Contact info for your & parent) Game Plan Questionnaire (ABOUT ME TAB) Resume Builder (ABOUT ME TAB) College Search (COLLEGES TAB) Add colleges to the Colleges I’m Thinking About List

(COLLEGES TAB) Add/Update Goals & Tasks (ABOUT ME TAB) Review PrepMe SAT Prep (HOME PAGE) Personality Type (if not completed) (ABOUT ME TAB) Career Interest Profiler (if not complete) (CAREERS TAB) Cluster Finder (if not complete) (CAREERS TAB) Add Careers to your Favorite Careers List (CAREERS TAB) Learning Style (if not complete) (ABOUT ME TAB)

School Counselors Mrs. Zadrowski, School

Counselor (Last Names: A – C)

860-742-7346 (x161) kzadrowski@coventryct.org

Mrs. Mackintosh, School Counselor (Last Names: D – M) 860-742-7346 (x152)

hmackintosh@coventryct.org Mrs. Burr, School Counselor

(Last Names: N – Z)860-742-7346 (x154)

jburr@coventryct.org

Student Support Staff

Mrs. Obomalayat, School Social Worker

860-742-7346 (x148)

lobomalayat@coventryct.org Mr. Calli, School Psychologist

860-742-7346 (x149)

mcalli@coventryct.org

Mrs. Comella, Counseling Dept. Secretary

860-742-7346 (x160)

scomella@coventryct.org