From the Dean's / School Counselor's Desk

Counselor's Corner

This summer I encourage all students to take advantage of their free time in order to get ahead on their post-secondary planning.  

Freshmen: Spend some time this summer exploring careers. Use your EXPLORE  score reports as a jumping off point.  There are also all sorts of interest inventory  websites and other online tools that can help you do this. See  Mrs. Edwards for suggestions.

Sophomores: Dig out your PLAN test result and spend some time reviewing the  suggested areas of improvement.  Begin researching colleges online-it is not too early to go visit some schools!

Juniors: This is YOUR summer!!  The more time and effort you put into your future this summer, the less stressful your senior year will be.  Based on recent job shadowing experience, you should have a general idea of what you’d like to do after high school.  Stay overnight if the college has an overnight program.  Professors often have more free time during the summer, so be assertive and ask for a meeting with a professor in your intended major.  For the schools that you like, plan to make a second visit in the fall when students are back on campus.  See the list of 25 Questions to Ask a College, also included in this month’s newsletter.

Seniors: CONGRATULATIONS!!!  You did it!!!  I am so proud of all of you making the most of this year.  For the students going away to school, spend this summer  preparing to outfit your dorm room.  Save all coupons to places like Bed, Bath, &  Beyond and Target. You’ll be surprised at how much money they can save you.  Don’t buy too many items until you are assigned a roommate and get a chance to talk to him/her about what he/she may be bringing. In all your shopping, don’t forget to buy school supplies too.  Once you’re on campus, you won’t have mom or dad to go buy notebooks and pencils for you anymore.  Enjoy lots of family time this summer, as you may be surprised at how much you’ll miss them!

Important Dates:

Tuesday, May 11: Honors Night, 7:00 pm in the high school gym

Sunday,  May 23: Baccalaureate, 7:00 pm at Leland United Methodist Church

Sunday,  May 30: Graduation, 2:00 pm in the high school gym