Student Service Connection
Monthly Newsletter- February Issue
How to Register for High School- for 8th grade English Language Learner (ELL) Families
JMM Course Selection Night for 2017-18- Grades 9-11 Families
Thursday, Feb 2, 2017, 07:00 PM
201 South Gammon Road, Madison, WI, United States
Other Course Selection Dates for 2017-18
-Febraury 6th- Course Selection Cards Handed Out in Advisory
-February 14, 15, 16 - Course Selection input to Career Cruising in Social Studies Classes
Juniors - Feb 14
Sophomores - Feb 15
Freshman - Feb 16
Make up - Feb 17
Feel free to log into Career Cruising on your own time if you would like to get a jump start. Some things to keep in mind:
- Choose your own destiny - pick classes w/ your own interests in mind.
- Consider your career interests and choose classes that will help you explore those
- Remember Graduation Requirement and college admission requirements.
AP EXAM Registration is February 6th-March 3rd
Click here to find out more about signing up for your AP Exam.
Memorial High School ACT Test on February 28th
ALL STUDENTS
Academic-Career Planning (ACP) and Advisory Information
In Memorial's Advisory Program, we do activities that build commmunity with students and staff, and help students with academic and career planning (ACP). To see what's happening with ACP and Advisory for this month, CLICK HERE.
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:
Zoe (Coleman) Ellerbusch (So-Z)
Rock Neighborhood:
Zoe (Coleman) Ellerbusch (So-Z)
Wolf Neighborhood:
Zoe (Coleman) Ellerbusch (So-Z)
Wisconsin Neighborhood:
Zoe (Coleman) Ellerbusch (So-Z)
AVID Students:
Len Mormino (all non-ELL, AVID students)
ELL Students:
---------------Learning Experiences Beyond The Classroom-----------------
FRESHMEN
-Use these resources to help you study and prepare for your classes.
-Click here to see clubs that you can choose from at JMM for 2nd semester to get more involved in school!
-Explore course options and your 4-year plan in Career Cruising with someone at home!
SOPHOMORES
-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.
-For our district's Science Research Internship program, click here and apply by February 3rd!
-Explore course options and your 4-year plan in Career Cruising with someone at home!
JUNIORS
-This is the year to visit programs, colleges, and options you are thinking about for after graduation.
-Explore course options and your 4-year plan in Career Cruising with someone at home!
-Don't forget, you'll be taking your ACT during school at Memorial on February 28th! Practice for it on Method Test Prep in Career Cruising.
SENIORS
-Continue to work on your applications for college or other programs you hope to pursue after graduation!
-Apply for community scholarships. Meet with your counselor if you have not made plans yet for after graduation!
-Request any transcripts you need at www.parchment.com.
-If you plan on pursuing financial aid, continue working on The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA): Use 2016 Parent/Guardian Tax Information, Create an FSA ID, and Complete the Application. Need help? Attend a FAFSA Assistance Session with COLLEGE GOAL WI at one of the dates/locations listed in this link.
"Don't Call it a Dream, Call it a Plan." Author Unknown
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
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)