Student Service Connection
Monthly Newsletter- March
INFORMATION IN THIS NEWSLETTER:
- Student Services Staff
- Important Events this month, Daily Schedule, & Calendars
- Infinite Campus and Sending Transcripts
- ACADEMIC & COMMUNITY RESOURCES
- College-Career-Community Readiness (3CR) Information
"It takes courage to grow up and become who you really are."~ E.E. Cummings
Your Memorial STUDENT SERVICES TEAM
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:
Multilingual Students:
Aitor Luna - (aaluna@madison.k12.wi.us)
March 11th- Wisconsin Education Fair
Colleges and other Post HS Options staff will be at Madison College from 10-Noon for this annual event to speak with high school students about their institutions and answer questions. Students can sign up to be on a bus that will leave VPM at 9:45am and return by 11:50am from the event.
March 12th- ACT at VPM for Juniors during the Schoolday
Juniors will take the ACT Test, which can be useful for college admissions and scholarship eligibility.
Freshmen Career Exploration in Social Studies Classes- Thursday, March 14th
Counselors will meet with Freshmen to support their exploring of future interests related to careers.
March 15th- 7 WEEK DROP DEADLINE
Last day to drop a non-required elective class for semester 2 for a study hall (all students) or Approved Activity (11th/12th grade).
March 23rd-31st- Spring Break!
April Preview
-April 17th- 10th Grade Six Post HS Paths Sessions with Counselors
-April 24th- Madison College Admitted Students Day at VPM
Need help completing the FAFSA?
See upcoming FAFSA SUPPORT Events on these slides or this PDF
Is your student interested in Experiential Learning, Youth Apprenticeship, or Adult Apprenticeships?
Article of the month...
FREE ACT Prep
Take advantage of MMSD's free online ACT Prep through the METHODIZE Program. More information on this resource. Juniors take the ACT at VPM in March.
Tips for Junior Families
Seniors!
-Make sure to send your Transcript to any campuses or programs you plan to attend in the Fall. Here are directions. Also...
-Use the VPM COLLEGE & CAREER LAUNCHPAD to help with your post HS work
-Copy this interactive Planning Worksheet to guide seniors in budgeting for their life after graduation
-A Senior Year College Application Roadmap from UAspire.org.
Is your Senior considering taking a GAP YEAR?
https://drive.google.com/file/d/14lyxq1TlwW9tiuQE9ZtbKG3GLxTmD9Ti/view?usp=sharing
For more information, consult with your counselor, or go to the "GAP YEAR" section of the Senior Launchpad: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1jqdCciILAVRiJp1gvqzPz2d7ZALTJZCdMGoMhUbn-kA/edit?usp=sharing
You can also tune into a weekly info session every Thursday to get a strong overview of EF Gap Year. No camera, no audio — just kick back and watch/listen.
Driver's Education
Here is a list of ways to complete Drivers Education.
Remind your student to check their Graduating Class Google Classroom for routine and important information updates
College-Career-Community Readiness (3CR) Google Classrooms
9th Grade Code: flpvo4n10th Grade Code: h5huvuq
11th Grade Code: rep4ham
12th Grade Code: 33n5fbo