Student Service Connection
Monthly Newsletter- Summer Issue
SUMMERSCHOOL REGISTRATION BROCHURES Still Available
Spring Grades will be viewable online in mid-June, but not ready for release until July 1st
SUMMER COLLEGE TRANSITION HELP FOR GRADUATING SENIORS
After Summerschool Ends...
August Registration Dates for Students
All School- August 14th- 10am-6pm, August 16th- 7:30am-1pm
September Student Service Parent Nights-Preview
September 26th- Freshmen Parent Night- 7pm in Auditorium- Learn how to support your freshmen in having a great start to high school.
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ALL STUDENTS
ACADEMIC & CAREER PLANNING (ACP)
To see what's happening with ACP at JMM, CLICK HERE.
DO YOU NEED HELP with academic, personal, or college & career planning?
Click on your counselor's name to book a time with them for assistance.
Fox Neighborhood:
Amy Olson (A-Sn) (also PATHWAYS COUNSELOR)
Rock Neighborhood:
Wolf Neighborhood:
Wisconsin Neighborhood:
AVID Students:
ELL Students:
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FRESHMEN
Take summerschool if needed. Explore your interests, creativity, and future paths that seem interesting to you. Visit our Learning Experiences Beyond The Classroom or Career Exploration Pages on the JMM Website, and spend some time in Xello to explore your interests, skills, and related paths for the future.
SOPHOMORES
-Job shadowing someone in a career of interest to you for an hour or two.
-Consider exploring Pre-College programs at this link.
-Wondering about some Work-Based Learning Experience? Click here.
-If you want to get hands-on experience, there are some careers that offer a Youth
Apprenticeship. CLICK HERE to see information about it and applying for next year.
-Explore course options and your 4-year plan in Xello with someone at home!
-Don't forget to explore your interests outside of the classroom as well. Ideas HERE.
JUNIORS
-Continue work on your to do list from your Junior Conference with your counselor
-If you feel that preparation for the ACT/SAT might be helpful, this summer is a great time to do start with METHOD TEST PREP in Xello
SENIORS
-Remember to follow though with scheduling your college courses, and securing housing
Experiential Learning Credit
Interested in earning credit for "Experiential Learning" as you work or volunteer? See your counselor with questions.
"I know that luck has a way of happening to people who shoot high, who never sell themselves short" Teri Teachout
Send Your Transcript
Links for:
Video of "How to send your transcript"- (make sure to indicate "Memorial High School" in Madison, WI instead of West HS)
Send Your ACT Score
Apply to a University of Wisconsin School
Selective Service
Almost all male U.S. citizens and male immigrants, who are 18 through 25, are required to register with Selective Service.
- It's important to know that even though he is registered, a man will not automatically be inducted into the military.
- Registration allows you eligibility for federal student loans and federal jobs/job training.
- Visit the Selective Service website to register
WI Private Colleges
Minnesota Colleges- Public and Private
It's Time to Submit Your College Application Materials!
Send your counselor application materials that must be completed by them before your colleges' deadlines. (like Secondary School Reports, brag sheets for Recommendations, etc.).
Free Application for Federal Student Aid
(anyone wishing to apply for financial aid with a college or university will usually need to fill out this government form Senior Year)