End of the 2021-22 School Year

Want assistance understanding your Financial Award Letter?

• https://www.collegeavestudentloans.com/resources/understanding-and-comparing-financial-aid-letters/
• Book a one-on-one appointment with NHHEAF: https://calendly.com/nhheaf_ccp

Scholarships

• https://bigfuture.collegeboard.org/scholarship-search
• https://www.fastweb.com/
• https://www.nhcf.org/
• https://www.nhheaf.org/scholarships.asp
• https://docs.google.com/document/d/11yXF1lrg9kyUwKF7s7-cx4TvleeJzaBuJHCNRdh7qlQ/edit (Private scholarships)

2022 Senior Exit Survey. It is required that all seniors complete this step. This form is used by the Counseling Department for updating NJSHS's school profile as well as using the provided information for sending final transcripts to colleges (if applicable). Please fill this out by May1st.

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1VuRP19v3UXnOnvibLi8gRCmLwTJRiEvkTe6fz03Tsvc/edit

Planning on working this summer?

• 25 Jobs for HS students- https://www.monster.com/career-advice/article/teen-jobs-0617

• The Counseling Dept. also has a Job Opportunities board; come check it out!

Plan on working full time after high school? https://www.thebalancecareers.com/job-search-tips-for-high-school-students-2060904

Interested in the military? https://www.usa.gov/join-military#:~:text=The%20U.S.%20military%20has%20five,Coast%20Guard%2C%20and%20Marine%20Corps.

Typing up Loose Ends

• Your school gmail account. Shortly after you graduate, your school email will no longer be active. Make sure to save/send (to a personal email) any documents that are important.
• Are you an Advisor for a school club/extracurricular activity? Make sure to pass on important information, documents, dates/times/calendar of club events, etc. to either another responsible student who'll be continuing with the club the following year and/or the staff advisor.

The 2022 NEACAC Spring In Person College Fairs will be held on the following dates 5/17, 5/23, 5/24 and 5/25 (times vary- https://www.neacac.org/spring-college-fairs-2022). There are over 180 two and four year colleges that are registered to participate in the program. If you have any questions, please contact NEACAC at admin@neacac.org.

SAT

Scores will be released Friday, April 15th; you'll need to log into your College Board account to view your scores. Want a chance to improve your scores? SAT Dates and Deadlines- https://collegereadiness.collegeboard.org/sat/register/dates-deadlines

ACT vs SAT: https://www.princetonreview.com/college/sat-act

Start Thinking About Senior Year

https://www.petersons.com/blog/5-ways-to-make-your-senior-year-of-high-school-count/

Reminder: Destination College- FREE Virtual College Workshops & College Fair

Saturday, April 9, 2022

8:30-2:00

Register NOW

Connect to Colleges- Student Search Services

• Opt in to hear directly from colleges and scholarships

• Share your interests to find your college match

Planning on a College Visit over the Summer or in the Fall?

6 Steps to Get the Most Out of a Campus Visit

Get a jump start on Scholarships!

https://opportunity.collegeboard.org/about/build?SFMC_cid=EM453228-&rid=47039075 and

the breakdown of the College Board's opportunities

Need help with your college essay? Have questions about college applications?

https://www.nhheaf.org/summer-boot-camp.asp

Want to 'try out a job' before getting one?

Job Shadowing is an opportunity where you will be exposed to the career and gain first-hand knowledge about the career field you are interested in. Students should have an opportunity to tour a worksite, “shadow” an employee(s), and sometimes will be able to participate in workplace activities. The How & Why.

Seacoast School of Technology (SST)- decision letters went out to all students and families. If for any reason you have decided not to attend SST in the fall or have lingering questions, please reach out to Ms. Foss (jfoss@sau16.org) to let her know about your decision or get your questions answered.

Want to touch base with your future SST teacher? Wondering what your specific program's career opportunities may be? Curious what possible dual enrollment credits (ability to earn college credits) you can earn? Look no further!

EARLY COLLEGE & CAREER PLANNING PRESENTATION

Tuesday, April 19th at 5:30

New Hampshire Higher Education Assistance Foundation (NHHEAF) will be providing a virtual presentation for students and parents/guardians.

• How and why to explore your students' interests and aptitudes and how these can contribute to your education and career path.
• What are some important steps?
• Maximizing time in high school.
• Introduction to the college application process and financial aid.

Register in advance here.

Another opportunity to practice for the SATs your Junior year!

PSATs prep- https://www.khanacademy.org/test-prep/sat/new-sat-tips-planning/new-sat-how-to-prep/a/full-length-psat-nmsqt

Curious about what major might fit your academic achievement, aptitude, unique interests and preferences: https://www.mymajors.com/

Volunteering

This can be a fantastic opportunity for you to get some experience and figure out some things you like (and don’t like). Volunteering can consist of participating in fun activities with senior citizens, city clean up or helping walk dogs and clean kennels at the animal shelter, etc.

Volunteering is unpaid work, but it does allow you new opportunities:

• You can develop your skills or create new ones and possibly receive training.
• Adding to the resume. Colleges look for a well balanced student and rich resume. You are showing you are willing to challenge yourself and be better.
• Building connections: You will meet new people and find people who share the same interests as you, and make new connections.

Just Serve

AmeriCorps

Volunteer Match

EARLY COLLEGE & CAREER PLANNING PRESENTATION

Tuesday, April 19th at 5:30

New Hampshire Higher Education Assistance Foundation (NHHEAF) will be providing a virtual presentation for students and parents/guardians.

• How and why to explore your students' interests and aptitudes and how these can contribute to your education and career path.
• What are some important steps?
• Maximizing time in high school.
• Introduction to the college application process and financial aid.

Register in advance here.

You'll be taking the PSATs next year!

PSATs prep- https://www.khanacademy.org/test-prep/sat/new-sat-tips-planning/new-sat-how-to-prep/a/full-length-psat-nmsqt

Summer Plans

Depending on what's going on in the world this summer, think about going to a summer camp, get an internship, a part-time job, or do a job shadow.

Begin to keep a log of involvement in and outside of school. Sports, jobs, clubs, volunteering- all these things will become important as you apply to colleges and scholarships and seek employment.

Also, graduation from high school may seem far off, but you will need to prepare. Colleges look at all four years of academics, not just junior and senior year, so start your freshman year off on the right foot by performing well in your courses. And if you’re heading straight into the workforce, experience and/or an internship will put you ahead of others.

If you’re having difficulty understanding some of the material, don’t be the shy freshman who silently struggles – ask your teachers for help. Not only will this improve your grade, it will also help you foster strong relationships with your instructors – something that is important when it comes time to ask for recommendations during the college application process.

Thinking About College?

You can start planning for college in 9th grade!

https://blog.collegeboard.org/how-to-start-planning-for-college-in-9th-grade

AP Exam testing window: May 2–6, 9–13, (in school paper & pencil). Students should log into their College Board account to view their test dates and times. Students will be taking their exams in the NJSHS library and the Virtual Learning Lab unless otherwise notified. Students can arrive 30 minutes before exam time.

AP Exam Calendar

https://apcentral.collegeboard.org/exam-administration-ordering-scores/exam-dates

4 Step to Take Before the Exam

https://apstudents.collegeboard.org/digital-ap-exams/four-steps-before-test

What to Bring on AP Exam Day

• No. 2 pencils for your multiple-choice answer sheet.
• Pens with black ink for completing areas on the exam booklet covers.
• An acceptable calculator if your AP Exam allows the use of a calculator.
• A watch that does not have internet access, does not beep or make noise, and does not have an alarm.
• A ruler or straightedge only if you are taking an AP Physics Exam. Protractors are not allowed.

What to NOT Bring on AP Exam Day

• Electronic equipment including phones, smartwatches, fitness trackers, wearable technology, cameras, recording or listening devices, or any other type of electronic or communication device.
  • School-owned and school-controlled digital recording devices are allowed only for the AP World Language exams.
• Books, reference guides, notes, compasses, protractors, mechanical pencils, pencils that are not No. 2, correction fluid, dictionaries, highlighters, or colored pencils.
  
• Scratch paper.
• Watches that beep, make a noise, or have an alarm.
• Computers or calculators that are not approved.
• Reference guides, keyboard maps, or other typing instructions.
• Ear plugs.
• Clothing or shoes with subject-related information.
• Food or drink.

AP Exam Resources & Practice for the Exams

• https://apstudents.collegeboard.org/ap-exams-overview/practice-for-exams
• https://apstudents.collegeboard.org/ap-exams-overview/exam-timing-structure
  

VLACS

• Request a Transcript
• Thrive as a Virtual Learner
• More information below

Homework Club

2:40pm-3:40pm

• Ms. Brauer (room 220): Mon, Wed, & Thurs
• Ms. Shouse (room 218): Mon, Tues, Wed, every other Thurs
• Mrs. Wetzel (room 234): Tues & Thurs only

Tuition Break

• NEBHE’s Tuition Break program, the New England Regional Student Program (RSP), provides significant tuition savings to residents of the six New England states when they enroll at out-of-state public colleges and universities within New England and pursue approved programs.
  
• Eligibility and Programs

Tuition Exchange

• Does your parent(s) work at a college/university?
• https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Dbp1NqWi29D5qFkzzAdqZOtPDfxqgO__uNDuRMN6O2Q/edit#heading=h.f2e2jwuqweu5

NH Scholars

• Recognition via letters of recommendation for colleges or letters of reference for jobs
• Fee waivers for some NH elective college applications
• A permanent seal for your diploma
• A NH Scholars medal to proudly wear at graduation

Eligibility & Pathways

NJSHS Clubs/Extracurricular Activities

Want to get involved? It's not too late- NJSHS Clubs

Your 2022-23 Course Schedules

Student schedules will be released before you leave for summer break (be on the look out for an announcement). If you have an issue and/or question with your schedule, please come see me well before the last day of school.

Summer School

• Will be strongly recommend that students that did not pass a core course this or a previous school year attend summer school to assist students with credit recovery so that all students can be a candidate for graduation.
• An announcement will be going out to families and students after grades post for semester two.
• Dates and times- TBD