Sophomore Counseling News

In the first classroom counseling session sophomores were asked to review their initial four year schedule plan at http://www.ihaveaplaniowa.gov/.  They also were given a copy of their Counseling Report based on their  April 2010 ITED test.  Emphasis was given to a graph indicating their high interest career cluster areas based on the interest inventory that was contained on the ITED.


Next they reviewed a Countdown to College Caledar containing steps to be taken as a sophomore as they begin to think about plans after high school, as well as how to use their high school years to greatest advantage in light of a post-high school educational future.  They then reviewed the following websites and were instructed to use these as self-directed guides to enhance their understanding of options after high school graduation:  http://www.icansucceed.org/, http://www.ihaveaplaniowa.gov/ and http://www.ncaaclearinghouse.net/.   One of their tasks as a sophomore is to revise their four year plan for high school classes. 


In classroom session number two they were given time to begin the state requirement for tenth graders which is as follows:
  1.  Work Values Sorter
  2.  Compare Careers
  3.  Explore Programs and Majors
  4.  Get Ready for College Article
  5.  Compare Schools
  6.  Journal Reflection


I would encourage parents to sit down with their son or daughter and look over their child's plans and share insights.   Parents are also invited to stop in and see Mr. Johnson on any Monday afternoon, or during all day on either Tuesday or Thursday, or if that is not possible call and an appointment can be set up at 444-4300 extension 344.