Student Service Connection
Monthly Newsletter- January 2020
STEM Academy Applications for interested Sophomores- available until January 25th
See your counselor with questions.
Madison College Application Session- January 16th
2020 Fall Course Selection Activities
-"How to Register for 9th Grade"- 8th Grade Parent Nite at JMM (Convenient to Jefferson MS Families)- January 7th
-"How to Register for 9th Grade"- 8th Grade Parent Nite at SPRING H. MS- January 8th
-"How to Register for 9th Grade"- 8th Grade Parent Nite at TOKI MS- January 9th
-"Electives Discovery Nite"- 8th Grade Family Night to explore electives- January 21st
-"Course Selection"- Memorial Grades 9-11th- Parent Nite at JMM- January 23rd
-COURSE SELECTION CARDS handed out to JMM students- January 27th
-"ELL How to Register for 9th Grade"- 8th Grade Parent Nite- January 29th
-"How to Register for 9th Grade"- 8th grade STUDENT Presentations at Jefferson, Spring H., and Toki Middle Schools during day classes in January (same as parent nites)
SEMESTER 1 FINAL EXAMS- January 21st-24th
Beginning of 3rd Quarter/2nd Semester- January 27th
February Preview
ALL STUDENTS
ACADEMIC & CAREER PLANNING (ACP)
To see what's happening with ACP at JMM, CLICK HERE.
"It always seems impossible until it's done." ~~ Nelson Mandela
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:
Kristin Kluge (A-Sn) (also Health and Wellness PATHWAYS COUNSELOR)
Rock Neighborhood:
Wolf Neighborhood:
Wisconsin Neighborhood:
Emily Cochran (A-Sn) (also Information Technology PATHWAYS COUNSELOR)
AVID Students:
ELL Students:
~~ Howard W. Newton
Help your student prepare for college with these resources
Memorial High School has a goal for all of our students to graduate with the skills and abilities to be successful within their college, career, and community. It is never too early to start helping your student prepare for college. Did you know that college can be more affordable than you think? Nationally, $2.6 billion of financial aid went unclaimed in the United States in the 2018-2019 school year. Check out these resources at Madison Metropolitan School District’s College Planning Website to help support your students in planning. Don’t hesitate to reach out to your student’s counselor for more information.
FRESHMEN
Explore your interests, creativity, and future paths that seem interesting to you. Visit our Learning Experiences Beyond The Classroom and Career Exploration pages on the JMM Website, and spend some time in Xello to explore your interests, skills, and related paths for the future. Consider exploring Pre-College programs at this link.
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
-Consider signing up for the October 26th ACT to improve your score. Register HERE. If you feel you are eligible for a tuition fee waiver, see your counselor before school ends.
-If you feel that preparation for the ACT/SAT might be helpful, start with METHOD TEST PREP in Xello
SENIORS
-Schedule and do a 15 minute conference with your counselor to inform them of your plans following graduation, and any help you need.
-Complete an application for colleges or training programs after graduation that will help prepare you for your long term careers of interest.
-Make sure to fill out the FAFSA if you plan to attend a college that you'll need financial aid for. Attend a COLLEGE GOAL WI night for help!
-Continue to explore careers and visit schools and/or programs of interest if you're not sure about what option is best for you.
-Would you like personalized college application support? Sign up for an opportunity to be a part of a pilot program through the Fair Opportunity Project, a nationally-focused, nonprofit organization whose mission is to empower students to access and afford college, and to access personalized college application support. Apply here!
Cognitive Behavioral Intervention for Trauma in Schools
Experiential Learning Credit
Interested in earning credit for "Experiential Learning" as you work or volunteer? See your counselor with questions. More information HERE.
"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
Experience Madison College
We offer two ongoing events that meet students where they are in their college decision process:
- Experience Madison College: High school students spend a Friday afternoon on campus engaged in hands-on activities, visiting classrooms and meeting instructors.
- Instant Application Station: Students ready to apply can drop in to the campus nearest them for help completing their application. Staff will be available to answer their questions about the entire process.
All of these events include a FREE Madison College application.
Follow the links above to view event details.
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
RESEARCH PRE-COLLEGE PROGRAMS
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) Attend a COLLEGE GOAL WI night for help, and be eligible for a scholarship drawing!
RAISE.ME
Going Merry
Unigo Scholarship Search
Scholarships That Require Less Documentation
1- http://www.dfwinternational.org/
2= https://www.maldef.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/2019-2020_MALDEF_Scholarship_Resource_Guide.pdf
3- https://mydocumentedlife.org/2016/09/12/scholarships-open-to-undocumented-students/
4- https://www.hsf.net/en_US/scholarship
5- https://drive.google.com/open?id=0By5ADZShBREleWM5RzBKTkRsVXFId0Z2Q1ZaZzE4S0EyUWFB
6- https://drive.google.com/open?id=1ih-Gk3XkMt7DQGfQEiia35KfyeHCkM-VKoZkhWKi-qQ
More Resources: