January 2019: 11th Grade
MDHS Counseling Newsletter
Happy Second Semester!
Check out our Spring SAT/ACT Test Prep opportunities, and register soon for the Mock ACT or SAT on Saturday January 19 and February 2, $15 each with discount code MD10. Discount code expires January 12.
As we head into the second half of junior year, please check that you're on track for graduating:
- If you have any D or F grades, please speak to your counselor as soon as possible so you may plan for classes you may need to retake
- Complete submitting and verifying your service hours on MobileService. The spring deadline is coming up on March 4th.
We also have a couple exciting events for juniors next month. Please mark your calendars!
- February 19: Junior Case Studies Night, LeVecke 6pm
- February 22: Junior Career Day
Your counselors are available to help and support you. Stop by any time before school, at lunch, during Office Hour, or after school, should you have a question or concern, of if you just want to say hi!
Spring CSF Dates
CSF Members, please add these dates to your calendars for spring!
2/12/19 - 2/15/19 Sign Up for CSF
3/7/19 CSF Officers' Applications Available
3/14/19 CSF Officers' Applications Due
4/11/19 CSF & NHS Awards Ceremony (LeVecke) 7:30AM
SAT & ACT
ACT Comprehensive Classes @ MD
February 7 - April 11
- Thursdays, 6-8pm
SAT Comprehensive Classes @ MD
February 26 - April 23
- Tuesdays, 3:15-5:15pm
- Tuesdays, 6-8pm
Go to https://store.triedandtruetutoring.com/collections/southern-california/products/mater-dei-hs-orange-county-sat-act-prep-spring-2019 for more information and registration.
We are also offering full-length Mock SAT and ACT exams on January 19, 9am-1pm and February 2, 9am-1pm. Sign up soon! You can select one test per test date. The cost is $15 with discount code MD10. Discount code expires 1-week prior to first exam date. Register online at https://store.triedandtruetutoring.com/collections/southern-california/products/mater-dei-hs-orange-county-sat-act-prep-spring-2019.
The SAT and ACT are college admission exams that test what you learn in high school and what you need to succeed in college. Most colleges review scores from either the SAT or the ACT test as part of their admissions process. Please see our helpful SAT & ACT Test Prep page! You will find tips for preparing & practice, including free and low cost, and testing dates/links.
It is recommended that students take the official ACT, SAT and SAT Subject Tests (if required) during the spring of Junior Year. Students are responsible for registering for their SAT/ACT tests online and can select Mater Dei as their testing location.
- Helpful Testing Timeline to assist you in your planning
- To register for the official SAT with writing and/or SAT Subject Tests: www.collegeboard.org
- To register for the official ACT with writing: www.act.org
Service Hours/Reflection
As a reminder, to graduate from Mater Dei students must complete 10 hours of volunteer service per semester, and at least half of all hours must be "direct service." The deadline in spring for service hours is March 4, 2019.
Visit the Christian Service Program web page for more information. Be sure to submit your hours through our new app, MobileServe. Please check that they have been verified.
If you have any questions, talk to Mrs. Hopkins, our Director of Christian Service, in Campus Ministry.
Wellness
The new year and new semester is a great time to review and reset! Take the time to take care of yourself. Here are a few wellness ideas:
- Hydrate
- Slow down, take breaks if you need them
- Breathe
- Talk with a friend
- Volunteer/give back
- Write down what you're thankful for in the last year
If you ever need to talk to someone about personal concerns (family, friends, how you're feeling, dealing with stress, etc.) please let your school counselor know. We are here to support you. We also have two Wellness Counselors available every school day.
Mater Dei High School Counseling Department
Website: https://www.materdei.org/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=70016&type=d&pREC_ID=237246
Location: Mater Dei High School, 1202 W Edinger Avenue, Santa Ana, CA 92707