EHS 11th Grade Newsletter
March 2022, from the School Counseling Department
In this Issue:
- Meet with Your School Counselor
- VSAC College & Career Pathways
- Self Care Corner
- Summertime Opportunities
- Military Careers
- Playing Competitive Sports in College
- SAT & ACT Testing
Schedule a meeting with your School Counselor
VSAC College & Careers Pathways March 5th
Self Care Corner
Let's face it, 11th grade can be challenging when friends and family ask you over and over "What are you going to do after high school?" and you don't have the answer yet. While they have the best intentions it can make you uncomfortable. We are here to tell you it is OK to not have the answers yet. It's a good idea to come up with an answer to that question ahead of time knowing those questions are coming. One answer could be "I'm still figuring it out" or "I'm working on it." Then take some deep breaths. Here is a link to the EHS Chill Zone to find some calming tools when these questions or other life events are stressing you out. Your school counselor is happy to help you brainstorm ways to handle those questions from family and friends.
We all need to care for our mental health.
Summer is coming!
NCAA Athletic Eligibility
Summer Time!
Another opportunity for Vermont high school students in grades 9-12 is the Governor's Institute of Vermont (GIV). GIV offers summer enrichment in a variety of subject areas. This year's institute will be in person on college campuses. Applications for GIV must be completed by April 3rd. To learn more about GIV programs and their application process, please visit their website. This is a "pay what you can" program.
EHS will offer Summer Session again this year. Details of the timing and course offerings will be coming this spring.
VSAC College & Career Pathways
Military as a Career
The Military as a Career
If you like the idea of serving in the military, but you don't want the full-time commitment you may consider the Army Reserves or the National Guard. Here's a description and benefits of each.
If you plan to go to college directly after high school and still want a career in the military, you may want to find a college with an ROTC (Reserve Officer Training Corps) program. ROTC can help you with college costs while preparing you for your post-college commitment to the military as an officer. Click here for ROTC information for all military branches
Playing College Sports at the NCAA Division I or II Level
If you are curious about participating in a NCAA Division I or II school for sports, check out the stats here. If you have questions you can talk with your coach, Athletic Director Pat Merriam or your School Counselor.
SAT and ACT Testing
Many schools have made the SAT and ACT optional, meaning you do not have to submit them for admissions. Fairtest.org keeps a running list of the colleges and universities that do not require college admissions testing.