Student Service Connection
Monthly Newsletter- December Issue
HOW TO MAKE GOOD USE OF YOUR WINTER BREAK FOR A GOOD START IN THE NEW YEAR!
-spend the time you need to make up class work, review tough concepts and develop
questions for your teacher from 1st semester for final exams in January, and
organize your class materials and backpack.
-re-connect with family, friends, and loved ones doing things you both enjoy
-research and/or job shadow a career of interest
-volunteer
SENIORS with SECONDARY SCHOOL REPORTS- December 13th Deadline
This is the deadline the Student Services Department sets for seniors to submit college application materials that must be completed by their counselor for deadlines of January 1st. (like Secondary School Reports, brag sheets for Recommendations, etc.). Without giving their counselor this time, completion by a January 1st Application Deadline cannot be guaranteed.
9th Grade CAREER FAIR
Thursday, Dec 14, 2017, 08:00 AM
201 South Gammon Road, Madison, WI, United States
ALL STUDENTS
ACADEMIC & CAREER PLANNING (ACP)
To see what's happening with ACP at JMM, 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:
Rock Neighborhood:
Wolf Neighborhood:
Wisconsin Neighborhood:
AVID Students:
Len Mormino (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 page or Career Exploration Page on the JMM Website. Need to improve your Academic Game? Click Here.
SOPHOMORES
-This is a great year to consider 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 Career Cruising with someone at home!
-Don't forget to explore your interests outside of the classroom as well. Ideas HERE.
JUNIORS
SENIORS
Schedule and do a 15 minute conference with your counselor to inform them of your plans following graduation, and any help you need.
Experiential Learning Credit
Interested in earning credit for "Experiential Learning"? See your counselor with questions.
CONTINUE WORKING ON COLLEGE APPS...
- Do not use school email for ANY matters related to life after high school. Examples: college apps, parchment account, ACT, FAFSA, scholarship applications, etc **School Email is deactivated soon after graduation.
- Work on Application Essays - this is often the hardest and most critical piece of your application! Fresh off the press: The UW System essay prompts
Request any transcripts you need at www.parchment.com.
Prepare to submit your FAFSA on and after October 1st to help pay for college costs.
- Send your ACT/SAT/Subject Test scores directly from those testing websites.
- Complete the Activity Sheet (Shared w/ you by your counselor in an email following your Junior Conference.) Share w/ the teacher whom you would like to write you a letter of recommendation and to reference for college and scholarship application essays.
- Join the UW System Texting Campaign to receive text messages that assist with the transition to your senior year. Topics include:
- Choosing a rigorous senior year schedule
- Taking the ACT/SAT
- Making the most of summer
- Visiting campuses
- Applying for admission
- And more!
Join by texting PREPARE to 99000.
"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)