Student Service Connection
Monthly Newsletter- April Issue
End of 3rd Quarter- Don't let it sneak up on you!
End of 3rd Quarter will SNEAK UP ON YOU....
With Spring Break the last week of March, the end of 3rd quarter will sneak up on you, falling the Friday just afterwards on April 5th. Students should speak with their teachers about any final work for 3rd quarter that can be worked on OVER SPRING BREAK, so they can take advantage of that time to catch up or study, if needed.
ASPIRE Testing for 9th and 10th grade students- April 16th & 17th
Latino Parent Night- April 18th
Summer School Registration
Junior Conferences with Counselors
May Preview:
-May 14th- Highly Competitive Colleges Night
-May 15th/16th, 22nd/23rd- 10th Grade Portfolio Interviews
ALL STUDENTS
"It always seems impossible until it's done." ~~ Nelson Mandela
ACADEMIC & CAREER PLANNING (ACP)
To see what's happening with ACP at JMM, CLICK HERE.
In March:
- Sophomores worked on this EXPLORING YOUR OPTIONS activity in World History
- Juniors worked on this Financial Aid Options activity in English classes
In April:
- Many Science Classes will work on this RESUME ACTIVITY
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:
Amy Olson (A-Sn) (also PATHWAYS COUNSELOR)
Rock Neighborhood:
Wolf Neighborhood:
Wisconsin Neighborhood:
AVID Students:
ELL Students:
~~ Howard W. Newton
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.
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
-Visit programs, colleges, and options you are thinking about for after graduation. Evaluate them before making the trip with THIS WORKSHEET.
-Consider signing up for an SAT test here if you wonder if it's a good college admissions test for you..
-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.
-Continue to explore careers and visit schools and/or programs of interest if you're not sure about what option is best for you.
Experiential Learning Credit
Interested in earning credit for "Experiential Learning" as you work or volunteer? See your counselor with questions.
"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
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
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)
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: