Watertown High School

WELCOME FRESHMEN!!!

All freshmen will meet with their counselor for an individual meeting in the Fall, beginning in November. We will discuss topics such as...

*Transition to high school

*Reviewing grades and assignments in Powerschool and Google Classrooms

*How to get extra help in school

*Future planning

Things to do your freshman year...

1. Take the PSAT in October

2. Take a career interest inventory during SSP

3. Seek assistance from teachers and counselors when needed

4. Get involved in extracurricular activities

5. Work on community service

6. Maintain strong academic performance

7. Utilize Powerschool to check grades

WELCOME SOPHOMORES!!!

All sophomores will meet with their counselor for an individual meeting in the Spring, beginning in April. We will discuss topics such as...

*Review of school year

*Course selection for junior year

*Future planning

Things to do your sophomore year...

1. Take the PSAT in October

2. Take a career interest inventory during SSP

3. Seek assistance from teachers and counselors when needed

4. Continue involvement in extracurricular activities

5. Work on community service

6. Maintain strong academic performance

7. Utilize Powerschool to check grades

WELCOME JUNIORS!!!

All Juniors will have an individual junior meeting with their counselor. These meetings will begin February/March. Parents are welcome to attend and should contact their child's counselor to set up a meeting.

Things to do during my junior year...

1. Take the PSAT/NMSQT in October

2. Meet with your counselor for your Junior meeting

3. Maintain strong academic performance - utilize Powerschool to regularly check your grades

4. Check your graduation requirements

5. Take the SAT at least once in the Spring (March is the school based SAT) and consider taking the ACT - **See the 'Standardized Testing' tab for more information

6. Continue extracurricular activities

7. Attend college fairs and college visits

8. Make sure you are taking courses that will support your future plans

9. Use Scoir to create a list of colleges of interest

10. Take a career interest inventory in Scoir, on College Board, or using the O*Net Interest Profiler

WELCOME SENIORS!!!

Senior Meeting - Counselors will be meeting with all Seniors in September and October to review future plans.

Senior Night for students and parents - September College & Career Fair, Financial Aid Night

Reminders to Seniors:

NCAA Clearinghouse- if you plan on playing a sport in college (Div 1 or Div 2), you must register (recommended that you sign up prior to junior year). It is the responsibility of the student to register and monitor eligibility requirements. See your counselor if you have questions regarding eligibility requirements.

Be aware of deadlines and apply by deadlines.

Send your SAT and ACT scores to your schools - it is the student's responsibility to forward scores through College Board and/or ACT.org

Turn in your community service hours to your counselor - 20 hours needed for graduation

Watertown High School CEEB Code: 070-882

Make the Most of your College Fair Visit:

*Make a list of colleges of interest and so some research ahead of time.

*What do you want to find out?

*Write up a few questions to ask the representatives of each school.

*Ask the same questions to each school so you can compare later.

*Make sure questions are unique to you and your interests. For example, ask about extracurricular activities. Ask about what percentage of students receive financial aid.

*Find out what classes a typical freshman in a major of your interest would take.

*If undecided, ask what services and support are offered to help you explore various majors.

*Don't forget to bring a notebook with your questions, a pen or pencil and a bag to carry the college information you will be collecting.

*Also leave time to browse and don't just focus on the well known schools. You may find a college you never heard of with the exact major or extracurricular activities you are looking for.