Transcript Wb - Z Miranda Wheeler- Intern Testing

Welcome
Sophomore Program
September 22, 2011
Administrative Team
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Neil Sullivan, Principal
Eileen Eustis
Assistant Principal A - F
Chris Tranberg
Assistant Principal G - M
Stephen Patrina
Assistant Principal N – Z
Kevin Dakin
Dean of Students
Agenda
Counselor Assignments
 Testing program for sophomores
 Performance based graduation
requirements
 High school record
 Post high school planning
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Counselors
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Sally Ames: A - B
Kristin Toczko: C-Do
Paula Garza: Dp-Gr
Sandy Vollaro: Gs-Le
Donna Cannon: Lf-M
Greg Stillman: N-Ro
Kate Rogers/Pam Sickinger: Rp-Wa
Tor Fiske: Wb - Z
Miranda Wheeler- Intern
Testing Program for Sophomores
PSAT
AP Biology
CAPT
SAT Biology
SAT World History
PSAT
October 15th – 7:30 am to noon
 Purchase ticket through October 7th in
Guidance
 $23 check payable to SHS
 Bring calculator, ticket, photo ID, pencils
 Measures reading, math, writing
 Practice for future SAT
 Scores returned to SHS in December
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CAPT
March 6-15
 Measures reading, writing, math, science
 Preparation done in all classes
 Scores returned in September
 Results are part of academic record
 Performance Standards tied to diploma
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Advanced Placement (AP)
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College Board approved curriculum
Seventeen AP courses offered at SHS
AP Biology taken by sophomores
Register in Guidance early February
AP Biology exam - May 14
Cost - $87
Scores returned in July
SAT Subject Tests
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Measures content knowledge in 5 core
content areas through 20 individual subject
tests
Required at few colleges
Mostly taken end of junior and/or beginning
of senior year
Subject Tests in Biology and/or World
History taken June 2nd sophomore year
Registration for June test – May 8th
High School Record
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CAREER
Profile
Resume
Attendance
Resume
John P. Graduate
Class of 2013
Awards Received
Honor Roll
National Honor Society
Crew Athletic Award
Activities
Junior Civitan Club
Kempo Karate (black belt)
Crew
Band (Trumpet)
Grades 10 – 12
Grades 9 – 12
Grades 10 – 12
Grades 11 – 12
Volunteer
McLean Home (play music)
Fundraiser for Gifts of Love
Grades 10 – 12
Grade 11
Work Experience
Fitzgerald’s Grocery Store
Grades 11 – 12
Interests/Hobbies
Snow skiing, running, chess, golf, boating
Simsbury High School
Grades 9 – 12
Grades 11 – 12
Grade 9
Post High School Planning
Options for
Graduates
Timetable
Career
Assessments
Family Connection
Online Program
Family Connection
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https://connection.naviance.com/simsbury
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Career and college planning program
Students have established accounts
Sophomore Personal Learning Plan
Personality Assessment
Career Exploration
Resume Builder
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Conclusion
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Sophomore year exciting time
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Increased independence
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Get involved
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Focus on developing portfolio