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Sophomores: The Road of Learning and Discovery

Sophomores: The Road of Learning and Discovery. The process of beginning to plan for post-secondary starts with the student. Sophomore Year. Students are challenged by tougher assignments, greater expectations from teachers, and standardized tests

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Sophomores: The Road of Learning and Discovery

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  1. Sophomores: The Road of Learning and Discovery • The process of beginning to plan for post-secondary starts with the student.

  2. Sophomore Year • Students are challenged by tougher assignments, greater expectations from teachers, and standardized tests • New social opportunities abound- driver’s licenses • Greater expectations of independence • Student Wellness

  3. The Transcript Consists of: Courses and Grades GPA (weighted) FUNDAMENTALS

  4. The Transcript

  5. Maintain a balanced perspective on what constitutes academic success!

  6. Improvement Speaks Wonders • Trends are important! • Setbacks do occur, but it is always important to demonstrate how you handle obstacles!

  7. Standardized Tests PSAT: Given again in Junior Year SAT I: 3 SECTIONS • Each section scored 200-800 • Critical Reading • Math • Writing ACT • Sections combined to form a composite score from 0-36 • More a test of classroom knowledge; • Includes English, reading, math, scientific reasoning SAT II: • Score ranges from 200-800 • Some of the most competitive schools require submitting at least 2 test scores .

  8. Athletics Clubs/Activities on and off campus Volunteer experience Classes taken outside of MTHS Summer programs Internships Job experience/travel Reflect your passions and interests ACTIVITIESDEPTH Rather Than BREADTH

  9. Summer Opportunities • Jobs • Internships/Job Shadowing • Pre-college programs • Travel: Informal College Visits • Reading • Athletic Training

  10. College Major and Career Goals? • Engineering • Pre-Med • Business • Visual or Performing Arts • Liberal Arts • Information Technology • Undecided?

  11. NAVIANCE • Career exploration • Linkage made between education and preparation for a future career • College • Supermatch • Scattergrams • Game Plan Survey • College Representative Visits • Resume builder

  12. MTHS College & Career Counseling WebsiteYour Source for Information

  13. Counseling WebsiteYour Source for Information Counselor Assignments Upcoming Events Monthly Newsletter Parent Academies Class Pages Summer Programs Additional Resources

  14. “Just tell me what to do…” • Students have to begin to learn to stand on their own. • In need of self-reliance. • The final “sorting out” year. • Big steps toward finding identity.

  15. COMMUNICATION • Listen! • Foster healthy growth! • Promote balance! • Pick your battles wisely!

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