PHS Counselor Connection
September 2021: Freshmen, Sophomore and Junior Edition
In this Newsletter:
- Important Dates
- Future Ready
- Helpful Resources for Families and Students (Including our student job "Board")
Important Dates
PHS Fall Future Ready Days!
Morning of the 13th:
- Freshmen will take the Pre-ACT (no action needed, this is for all)
- Sophomores will take the Pre-ACT (no action needed, this is for all)
- Juniors have the option to take a full-length practice ACT, the PSAT or the ASVAB
- Seniors will choose from a menu of options from college application work time to paying for college along with many others.
All students will participate in our 10th annual Career Speaker Day
More details to come!
PSAT Registration
Getting to Know Your Counselor!
Counselors will be meeting with each sophomore student later this semester.
Tutoring Resource Through the Pewaukee Library!
In case you missed this last year...the library has shared with us this opportunity to receive live, online academic tutoring. Click HERE for more information.
Looking for Volunteer Opportunities?
Looking for a JOB?
ACT Prep Opportunities for Juniors
Waukesha County Technical College (WCTC) is offering the ACT Exam Preparation course this upcoming Fall 2021 semester. The course is designed for high school students preparing to take the ACT. Students will learn strategies and aspects of the ACT in the areas of Math, Reading, Writing, Science Reasoning, and English Grammar to prepare them for success on their exam. Classes start September 18th or October 30th. See this flyer for more information.
ACT Prep: Don’t forget- all juniors have access to the online ACT prep course through Method Test Prep. This is true wether they are enrolled in the ACT prep class through PHS or not. Students can find the program in their Xello accounts on the menu on the right. This can be used at any time.
Most students take their first ACT with the high school in February/March and then take the April, June or July tests if they wish to retest. Some juniors will take the December test. Some seniors will take the September or October tests if they are still trying for a certain score. Scores are reported in time for admissions deadlines at most schools.
The College Reps are coming...virtually that is. But they still offer awesome information about their campuses!
It's never too early to start researching colleges! All grade levels are welcome to participate in these virtual visits.
Link to List of Current College and Military Scheduled Visits (for PHS students only-check back often!) Most are virtual. For most, you must pre-register at the link or get a pass from the guidance office if you will be meeting during class time.
College Representatives are calling regularly to schedule times so make sure to check this list regularly!
Other Opportunities to Learn about Colleges
Considering WCTC? Join them for an in-person Open House on November 18th!
Thinking about the UW System?
Paying for College Resource
And don't forget to join us for the in-person Financial Aid seminar on September 28th where a representative from a college will be here to give you information on completing the FAFSA and to answer your questions about the process or unique situations. See information in the Important Dates table above. Junior famililes are welcome to attend however the information presented will be most applicable for seniors.
Juniors- Considering College Athletics?
NCAA Guide for the College Bound Student Athlete
District Community Resources List
(use the links on the left to navigate resources for various topics)
In Building Community Therapy Options
Pewaukee School District works with two local agencies to provide in bulding Mental Health services. Various insurance companies are accepted. Families should reach out to the contacts indicated on the form
Your Choice Parent Webinars- Sessions on various topics that parents may find useful. Topics include resiliency, drugs, alcohol, vaping and screen addiction
College Goal WI- Assistance with completing the FAFSA (seniors) All virtual event this year
Healing Hearts Fall Grief Groups (youth and adults)
Resources from the Pewaukee Library- Help Now (Live online tutoring), Teen Reading Challenge, Teen Book Club, Virtual Magna & Anime Club
Student Job "Board"- Often times, local employers will let us know of positions that they are hiring for. This document will be updated each time we learn of a new opportunity so check back often!