Thu Apr 05, 2012
International Exchange Programs
Do you have an interest in studying abroad for a year or a semester? The Oregon International Council has a lot of information regarding outbound travel and hosting opportunities. Check out their website for more information and to get you started on the process!
Oregon International Council http://oregonoic.org/
A few other websites to check out to learn more about teen opportunities to study and travel abroad:
National Registration Center for Study Abroad
Study Abroad
Youth For Understanding
AYUSA
Walking Tree
Thu Nov 17, 2011
Honors Diploma Registration
Honors Diploma Registration
Take a look at the attached form for Honors Diploma and Valedictorian Diploma requirements. If you are working towards one of these diplomas, please fill out the form and return it to me in the guidance center. The Honors and Valedictorian diplomas will prepare you more for the challenges you will face in a college or university. If you have any questions, please come see me or set up a time for you and your parents to come in together.
Honors_application.pdf
PSAT Score Reports
PSAT Score Reports should arrive in December.
There are 4 major parts to the PSAT/NMSQT Score Report:
-Your Scores
-Your Skills
-Your Answers
-Next Steps
My College QuickStart is an online college and career planning kit available free of charge to all students who take the PSAT/NMSQT. It is powered by their responses to the test and provides personalized information that helps students take their next steps toward college:
My Online Score Report—an enhanced score report that allows students to review each test question, their answers, and the correct answers with answer explanations
My SAT Study Plan—a customized SAT study plan based on students’ PSAT/NMSQT test performance, highlighting skills for review and practice
My Personality—a detailed personality test that helps students learn about themselves and discover majors and careers that fit their strengths and interests
My Major & Career Matches—extensive information about majors and careers, including insights about what to expect and what courses to take now
My College Matches—a starter list of colleges based on students’ home state and indicated choice of major
Students will need their access code, which is printed on the paper score report, and the tool can be utilized throughout high school.
Parents: Using My College QuickStart together with your child is a great way to introduce and guide your child through important aspects of the college-going process.
Visit www.collegeboard.com/quickstart
Thu Jun 09, 2011
College Planning
College planning for ninth- and 10th-graders
There are some steps you can take as a ninth- and 10th-grader to make sure you’re on the right track for college. Here’s a list to help you navigate the college planning process:
Grade 9
1. Create a four-year high school plan. Think about what you’d like to accomplish in the next four years.
• Make sure you know what high school courses are required by colleges, and that you’re taking the right classes as early as ninth grade. You can ask your counselor about what those “right” classes are. Get to know the levels of courses offered by your school.
2. Start thinking about your life after school, including the types of jobs that might interest you. Of course these will change — often — but it’s good to start thinking about the possibilities.
• Identify your interests — likes and dislikes — not just in classes but in all areas. This will help you focus on your goals.
• Talk to other people about careers you might find interesting. Try talking to your school counselor, teachers, recent college graduates who are working, professionals in the community, etc.
3. Participate in extracurricular activities. Academics aren’t everything. Explore your interests in a sport, school club, music or drama group, or community volunteer activity.
• Remember that colleges would rather see real involvement in one activity than a loose connection to several of them.
• If you’re interested in playing sports in college, research the National College Athletic Association eligibility requirements. The NCAA requires completion of certain core courses; you can find the specifics at www.ncaaclearinghouse.net
4. Meet with your high school counselor. Your counselor knows how to help you get the most out of high school. Be sure to take some time during the school year to discuss post-high school plans with him or her.
5. Save for college. It’s not too late to put money aside for college. Every little bit helps!
6. Explore summer opportunities. Look for a job, internship or volunteer position that will help you learn about a field of interest.
Grade 10
1. Meet with your high school counselor — again. Make sure you meet with your school counselor to ensure your course schedule is challenging enough to prepare you for college.
• Check into any prerequisites for advanced-level junior- and senior-year courses.
2. Ask if the PSAT/NMSQT ® is offered to 10th-graders. While this test is usually given in the 11th grade, it is also often offered in the 10th grade. That’s because it provides valuable feedback through the Student Score Report; you can then work on any academic weaknesses while there is still plenty of time to improve upon them.
3. Are you interested in attending a U.S. military academy? If so, you should request a
precandidate questionnaire.
4. Attend college and career fairs. These often take place in the fall, at your school or in your area.
5. Keep up your participation in school activities or volunteer efforts. Extracurricular activities can help you develop time-management skills and enrich your high school experience.
6. Tour college campuses. If possible, take advantage of vacation or other family travel time to visit colleges and see what they’re like.
• Even if you have no interest in attending the college you are visiting, it will help you learn what to look for in a college.
© 2008 The College Board. All rights reserved. College Board and the acorn logo are registered trademarks of the College Board. PSAT/NMSQT is a registered trademark of the College Board and National Merit Scholarship Corporation. All other products and services may be trademarks of their respective owners. Visit the College Board on the Web: www.collegeboard.com
Wed Mar 30, 2011
Post-secondary education
College Board Action Plans: http://www.collegeboard.com/student/plan/action/index.html
Seniors: http://www.collegeboard.com/student/plan/action/seniors.html
Juniors: http://www.collegeboard.com/student/plan/action/juniors.html
Sophomores: http://www.collegeboard.com/student/plan/action/sophomores.html
Boost Your Skills: Work Habits, Writing Skills and Academics
http://www.collegeboard.com/student/plan/boost-your-skills/index.html
College Success: Academics, College Papers, Transition Tips
http://www.collegeboard.com/student/plan/college-success/index.html
Great site for researching Careers, Colleges, and also has financial aid information!
Sign into Oregon CIS (Career Information System) http://oregoncis.uoregon.edu
(see me for username and password)
RECOMMENDATIONS:
Plan ahead for recommendations necessary for many scholarships and college admission applications by filling out a "request for recommendation" information form. This informational sheet provides the person you are asking to write a recommendation with details about your interests, strengths, and areas you wish to have them focus on. Forms may be picked up from in the guidance center and used for anyone you would like to write a letter on your behalf.
TRANSCRIPTS:
Transcripts may be ordered in the guidance center by filling out a green slip located on Mrs. Kilgore's desk. Please allow turn-around time for your request to be processed.
Sat Jun 05, 2010
Welcome New Freshman class of 2015
Welcome to PHS! Excited for the transition and open for advice?
Let me just say: Get off to a good start with your grades! The grades you earn in the ninth grade will be included in your high school GPA and class rank—which will in turn affect college admission and scholarships.
I know it SEEMS early for me to keep asking you what you want to do after high school...but trust me... TIME FLYS!!! Begin to research careers that you’re truly interested in, and consider doing a job shadow with people in those careers. Visit the guidance office for hints about career research, or do your own research using any search engine on a computer.
Get involved in extra-curricular activities, sports or clubs, including volunteer work. These develop skills that will help you throughout life: time management, goal-setting, working cooperatively with others.... and they help when it comes time to get a job or apply to post high school programs.
Mostly, know that we are glad your here!
Check out this website on how to get in the swing of things!
http://pbskids.org/itsmylife/school/highschool/article2.html
And come say hi in the Guidance Center! Mrs StClair will be your counselor for all 4 years of your high school experience at PHS!
Mon Dec 28, 2009
Oregon CIS (Career Information System)
best site for researching Careers, Colleges, and also has financial aid information!
Sign into Oregon CIS (Career Information System) http://oregoncis.uoregon.edu
(see me for username and password)
this site will help you explore jobs, careers, educational opportunities, and money for school.
It will do side by side comparisons of colleges with information on admissions requirements, costs, campus life, and more.
You can also create your Professional Portfolio where the site will help you log and track all of your activities, awards, and work history, and created your resume for you!
it is a GREAT resource! see me for more info and ideas
Sat Dec 05, 2009
the SAT and ACT Exams: and Review Classes
It is recommended that Students take the SATS or ACT twice. Once during the spring of their Junior year and then again during the fall of their Senior Year. SAT and ACT classes require an online registration via the following websites:
SATS: www.collegeboard.com
ACTS: www.act.org
SAT Prep Classes
The Assistance League of Corvallis offers two sessions of SAT prep classes during the school year - one in the fall and the other in the winter. Students should consider taking the class at some point during their junior year before they take the SATs. It's best to take the SAT at least once your junior year (by May) and at least once your senior year (by December).
Tue Jun 23, 2009
Important websites for College prep
Information on Exploring your Options, The Application Process, Financing College and more:
Aspire: Administered by the Oregon Student Assistance Commission, ASPIRE (Access to Student assistance Programs In Reach of Everyone) seeks to provide Oregon high school students solid pathways beyond high school. This link will take you to many many more links:
http://aspireoregon.org/weblinks.html
Financial Aid
FAFSA Online:
www.fafsa.ed.gov
FAFSA PIN selection:
www.pin.ed.gov
CSS Profile online:
profileonline.collegeboard.com/index.jsp
College Tuition breaks in Western states
Western Undergraduate Exchange Program
www.wiche.edu/sep/wue
Oregon University System
www.ous.edu
Education Conservancy
(A non-profit organization dedicated to improving the college admission process for students, colleges and high schools)
www.educationconservancy.org
Pathways to College Network
(A national alliance of organizations committed to improve postsecondary education access and success for underserved students)
www.pathwaystocollege.net
College Athletics
NCAA Clearinghouse
(Initial eligibility information for Division I and II college athletes)
www.ncaaclearinghouse.net/ncaa/NCAA/common/index
Fri Nov 07, 2008
Check out the Volunteer Spotlight page!
Juniors... Volunteer Opportunities abound! And your resume for college and career looks way more appealing with a heap of Volunteer Community Service on top!
Check out the new Volunteer Spotlight Page on the PHS Website!
(it is the bottom link on the main page)
http://www.philomath.k12.or.us/phs/volunteer_spotlight.php
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