Junior Counseling Chronicles
January 2022
Junior Future Planning Meetings
This past December, small groups of juniors will met with the counseling team to discuss planning for life after high school. Each junior has received an introductory sample of information on a wide variety of topics designed to get them thinking about their personal future.
Ask your junior to see this green folder! It is a great opportunity to begin important discussions about the future together as a family. This spring, counselors will meet individually with each junior to discuss each student's plan and how they will make that plan come to life. Parents will, of course, be invited. If your junior has not received a folder or has misplaced it, please have them see their counselor. Stay tuned for more information!
Be on the lookout for your personal invitation sent in early February!
January NAVIGATE Lesson
Academic Testing
Method Test Prep
Results from the Pre- ACThave arrived! Students can review individual scores to best determine a personalized study plan for the ACT! Looking to improve your score? Looking to practice prior to the big test? Use MethodTest Prep!
Method Test Prep is an online ACT skills improvement resource. ALL PWHS students have access to Method Test Prep for FREE! Students who complete 20 weeks of organized practice in Method Test Prep are able to raise individual scores by an average of 4 points! Students can review individual skills and/or take a full length ACT test with results on this website. Please take advantage of the subscription.
ALL Juniors have created an individual username and password for Method Test Prep. Encourage your junior to log in and show you what they are working on! What a great time to start reviewing for the ACT!
During the month of February, four resource periods will be dedicated to
2021- 22 ACT Test Dates
ALL JUNIORS in the state of Wisconsin will take:
- The ACT test (with writing) - Wednesday, March 8th
- Registration for this test will take place at school.
- The statewide sponsored ACT tests are FREE for juniors
- All pre-test obligations will be handled at the high school prior to the test
Additional ACT Testing Opportunities
Test Fees
ACT $60.00
ACT with writing $85.00
(late fee assessed for test option change after registration)
College Information
4 Year Timeline for College Planning
2021-2022 Virtual College Fair Opportunities
Wisconsin Educational Fairs (WEF)
Wisconsin Education Fairs provide easy access to information about post-secondary options on a timely basis for all Wisconsin citizens, regardless of geographic location.
WEF includes all UW state universities and centers, Wisconsin's independent colleges and universities, Wisconsin technical colleges, and many out-of-state institutions. In addition, many community colleges, trade schools, and the national service organizations, such as the armed forces are represented.
Offered throughout the fall on an in-person/virtual basis. What a great opportunity for our students!
Sping 2022 Week
- Virtual Fair - Wednesday, March 2 @ 5-8 pm
- Waukesha North High School - Monday, March 7 @ 9-11 am
- LaFollette High School - Monday March 7th @ 6-8 pm
- Fond du Lac High school - Thursday, March 10 @ 9-11 am
- Virtual Fair - Wednesday, April 6 @ 5-8 pm
- Virtual Fair - Wednesday, April 27 @ 5-8 pm
Fair Schedule: https://www.wefs.org/fair-schedule/
Registration Link: https://wefs.swoogo.com/registration
The College Tour App
The College Tour app provides free on-the-go access to amazing college campuses across America.
With The College Tour app, high school students and their families can learn about the unique college culture and its distinctive academic programs while watching informative episodes at their own time and pace.
The College Tour app makes visiting college campuses across the US possible for everyone!
Click here for more information about the College Tour App and TV series!
Career Planning
Virtual Career Investigation Opportunities
InspireWI Career Experience Opportunities
InspireWI continues to offer many valuable virtual and in-person career experience opportunities. Upcoming experiences are available in the areas of healthcare, culinary, engineering, manufacturing, finance, science, and much more. If your child finds an experience of interest, make sure to register for the event on the InspireWI webpage link below. All virtual events will be recorded, so if your child is unable to attend at the time it is offered, don't worry, you will have access to the recording. Don't see something of interest? Check back as InspireWI will be adding additional experiences regularly.
Don't forget Julie Frausto from InspireWI will be at PWHS on the fourth Wednesday of every month during resource. Students can sign up to work with her individually to find experiences that match their interests and skills.
Click HERE for the InspireWI Career Experience Calendar.