PNHS School Counseling Newsletter
2020-2021 Quarter Four
SENIORS: MEFA 'AFTER THE COLLEGE ACCEPTANCE' WEBINAR
AP EXAMS: PRACTICE TIPS & RESOURCES (CLICK HERE)
AP EXAM SCHEDULE
For morning exams, please arrive at 7:30 in your assigned classroom. For afternoon exams, please plan on arriving at 11:30.
You should bring the following items to the exam:
- Several sharpened #2 pencils (with erasers)
- Pens with black or blue ink for free response questions
- A calculator with the necessary capabilities if you're taking AP Calculus, Chemistry, Physics, Biology or Statistics exams.
- A ruler or straightedge if you're taking AP Physics
You should not bring the following items to the exam:
- Cell phones, or any other electronic device (smartwatch or wearable technology, laptop, tablet computer, portable listening or recording devices, cameras or other photographic equipment, devices that can access the internet, or any other electronic or communication devices.
- Books, compasses, mechanical pencils, correction fluid, dictionaries, highlighters, colored pencils or notes
- Ruler, straightedges, or protractors (except as previously noted)
- Scratch paper
- Watches that beep or have an alarm
- References guides, keyboard maps, or other typing instructions
- Food or drink
- Clothing with subject related information
- Ear plugs
Students may not be dismissed until an exam has officially ended. Do not ask to leave early if you finish before the end of the test, as your request will be denied. If you play a sport or have a job, it will be your responsibility to inform your coach or employer of your AP obligation.
Students will be excused from the periods they are taking the exam. If you have a morning exam, you will not be excused from your last period.
JUNIORS: NAVIANCE RESUME WRITING WORKSHOP
Naviance offers a resume building tool to provide a framework for your resume development. This is a very helpful tool to allow students to keep track of all accomplishments and activities. Students can access it, edit, and redesign at anytime! Please see the link below (provided by PSHS), which walks students through the process.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1qMjE5Om5javaj5Ii0gkftkgrPHyDyABi/view
GRADE 10 AND 11 COLLEGE FINANCIAL AID NIGHT SEMINAR (ZOOM): MAY 5TH AT 6:30PM
Grade 10 and 11 families, you are invited to attend our annual spring financial aid night. Jodi Conway has been our financial aid presenter for the past 17+ years who volunteers her knowledge and expertise of financial planning to our Plymouth families.
Due to COVID restrictions, she will be presenting via zoom. Pre-registration is required by clicking here.
Event Date: May 5, 2021 06:30 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.