The Counseling Department welcomes the Class of 2014 and their Parents to

An Introduction to the College

Planning Process

Introductions

The THS Counseling Department

Patricia Micari (A-E)Jim Shea (F-Me)Michelle Grady (Mi-She)Corinne Lorenzet (Shi-Z)

Objectives of today’s program:

• Relieve anxiety about the college search process.

• Encourage thinking and planning.

• Learn what you can do to get ready.

The Steps in College Planning

• Searching • Testing (SAT, ACT)• Visiting• Applying

High School Course Preparation (preparation for college, NOT for graduation from THS)

• Minimum– 4 English– 3 Math ( through

Algebra II)– 3 Science– 3 Social Studies– 2 World Language– 1 Fine Arts

High School Course Preparation cont.• Selective colleges

– 4 English– 4 Math– 4 Science– 4 Social Studies– 3-4 World Language– 1 Fine Arts– STRONGEST

CURRICULUM POSSIBLE

College Admission Criteria

• Grades/Curriculum• Class rank• ACT/SAT scores• Essay • Counselor recommendation• Teacher recommendation(s)• Extracurricular involvement

PARENTS, Help your student be successful• Provide a good place to study.• Help your child set goals.• Stay informed. Check the

Parent Portal, THS Counseling web site and Family Connection on a regular basis.

• Encourage daily attendance.• See all progress reports and

report cards.• Help with time management.• Stay in touch with teachers.

What can a Sophomore do NOW?• READ• Know yourself- your abilities, goals,

interests.• Get the best grades possible.• Refine study skills.• Take the most challenging courses

possible.• Record activities and honors for a

future resume.• Use a variety of resources for

gathering information.• Plan ahead.• Take advantage of all opportunities.• Ask questions.• Keep in contact with your

counselor!

Family Connection Web SiteFamily Connection is a

shared resource that will facilitate communication and collaboration among students, parents and counselors.

It will allow counselors to track and analyze data about counselee’s post-secondary plans.

How is Family Connection accessed?The easiest way to access

Family Connection is through the Tolland High School web site, Quick Link to School Counseling, Family Connection link on left.www.ths.tolland.k12.ct.us

Family Connection web address:http://connection.naviance.com/

tollandhs

How do you register?

Each parent and student will receive a code

Use code to create a personal account

Codes are random and alphanumeric for security reasons

Codes can be used only once

On your first visit, you will see a prompt that says “I need to register”.

Follow on-screen instructions

What should you do JUNIOR year?• Maintain a strong academic

curriculum.• Register for the PSAT in the fall –

Saturday, October 20, 2012.• Attend College Planning

Workshop with your parents (evening program – mid-November 2012).

• Visit college fairs and college campuses.

• Register for the SAT/ACT in the spring.

• Refer to the THS College Planning Calendar.

Good Luck!

Please feel free to contact your student’s counselor at

any time with questions about the college search and selection process.