Juniors To Do List:
Fall:
Attend school regularly.
Absences need to be cleared, by a parent or guardian within 3 days of the absence. Call Attendance at 851-5656.
Review graduation requirements/diploma options. Know how many credits you earned last year.
· Diploma Options: http://www.washoeschools.net/Page/3301
· Request a transcript as needed. Contact your counselor if you have questions. Call Counseling at 851-5656 ext 30016.
Be aware of Advanced Placement (AP) courses, expectations and exams to earn college credit.
· AP coordinator or your counselor are available for questions.
· www.collegeboard.com/student/testing/ap/about.html
· Students will need to pay for these exams. See the counselor (fee waivers may be available).
Review Nevada’s Millennium Scholarship and NCAA requirements. Continue to maintain/improve your cumulative grade point average.
· Millennium Scholarship - English
· Millennium Scholarship – Spanish
· Go to https://nevadatreasurer.gov/ and click on Millennium Scholarship
· www.ncaaclearinghouse.net
Continue to use the school’s Career Center to explore career, college & scholarship opportunities.
· Career/Scholarship info. – 321-3923 or visit http://www.drhsmustangs.com and go to the Career Center
· Attend/Participate in DRHS Career Fair & WCSD College Fair – First Sunday in November @UNR
· NCIS (Nevada Career Information System). www.nvcis.intocareers.org
· Username = Damonte; password = Nevada
· Check out www.gotocollegenevada.org
Begin to research and create a list of potential colleges.
· Explore websites via the Career Center webpage.
· E-mail admission offices
· Meet with your counselor or visit the Career Center and develop a list of schools to which you will apply.
Take the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB).
See ROTC instructors for more information. Sign up in the Career Center
It is recommended that Juniors take the PSAT in October. (nominal fee paid to bookkeeper)
· Make sure your child attends PSAT testing.
· Get a good night’s sleep and eat breakfast.
· This is a practice college entrance exam.
· Qualifier for National Merit Scholarship.
· Colleges use these scores to recruit students.
Continue to be involved with school and community service activities.
Attend college/career representative presentations at your school.
· Announced in the Daily Announcements.
· Announcements on emails and newsletter.
Review PSAT scores with your counselor.
Watch for information in December/January
Spring:
Register online to take an ACT or SAT
· Check the websites for deadlines and test dates
· www.actstudent.org - ACT
· www.collegeboard.com - SAT
Prepare for the SAT or ACT.
· Review materials are available in the Career Center, bookstores, online, & in libraries. Consider an ACT/SAT Prep Course.
· Sign up for the Sample Question of the Day http://apps.collegeboard.com/qotd/question.do
Parents and student review course catalog
· Choose classes for Senior year
· Consider taking AP/Honors classes
· Ask your counselor about dual credit classes: earn both high school and college credit.
Evaluate and narrow college/technical school choices to your top five. Schedule campus visits.
Arrange a visit during spring break and/or in the summer.
Apply for military ROTC scholarships if interested.
Talk to ROTC instructors, military recruiters.
Apply for military academy admissions.
Contact your senators and/or congressional representative regarding a nomination if interested.
Take AP exams in May.
Check the class syllabus.
Confirm college/technical school visits for the summer. Schedule time with a financial aid counselor.
Contact your colleges and/or technical schools.
Find out about alternative ways to learn & earn credit, including Summer School.
Check the Jobs Board for summer employment opportunities.
The Jobs Board is located in the Career Center.
Attend school regularly.
Absences need to be cleared, by a parent or guardian within 3 days of the absence. Call Attendance at 851-5656.
Review graduation requirements/diploma options. Know how many credits you earned last year.
· Diploma Options: http://www.washoeschools.net/Page/3301
· Request a transcript as needed. Contact your counselor if you have questions. Call Counseling at 851-5656 ext 30016.
Be aware of Advanced Placement (AP) courses, expectations and exams to earn college credit.
· AP coordinator or your counselor are available for questions.
· www.collegeboard.com/student/testing/ap/about.html
· Students will need to pay for these exams. See the counselor (fee waivers may be available).
Review Nevada’s Millennium Scholarship and NCAA requirements. Continue to maintain/improve your cumulative grade point average.
· Millennium Scholarship - English
· Millennium Scholarship – Spanish
· Go to https://nevadatreasurer.gov/ and click on Millennium Scholarship
· www.ncaaclearinghouse.net
Continue to use the school’s Career Center to explore career, college & scholarship opportunities.
· Career/Scholarship info. – 321-3923 or visit http://www.drhsmustangs.com and go to the Career Center
· Attend/Participate in DRHS Career Fair & WCSD College Fair – First Sunday in November @UNR
· NCIS (Nevada Career Information System). www.nvcis.intocareers.org
· Username = Damonte; password = Nevada
· Check out www.gotocollegenevada.org
Begin to research and create a list of potential colleges.
· Explore websites via the Career Center webpage.
· E-mail admission offices
· Meet with your counselor or visit the Career Center and develop a list of schools to which you will apply.
Take the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB).
See ROTC instructors for more information. Sign up in the Career Center
It is recommended that Juniors take the PSAT in October. (nominal fee paid to bookkeeper)
· Make sure your child attends PSAT testing.
· Get a good night’s sleep and eat breakfast.
· This is a practice college entrance exam.
· Qualifier for National Merit Scholarship.
· Colleges use these scores to recruit students.
Continue to be involved with school and community service activities.
- Student clubs & activities – 851-5656 ext.30003
- http://www.drhsmustangs.com
- Athletics – 851-5656 ext. 30006
- Parent Booster Club – [email protected]
Attend college/career representative presentations at your school.
· Announced in the Daily Announcements.
· Announcements on emails and newsletter.
Review PSAT scores with your counselor.
Watch for information in December/January
Spring:
Register online to take an ACT or SAT
· Check the websites for deadlines and test dates
· www.actstudent.org - ACT
· www.collegeboard.com - SAT
Prepare for the SAT or ACT.
· Review materials are available in the Career Center, bookstores, online, & in libraries. Consider an ACT/SAT Prep Course.
· Sign up for the Sample Question of the Day http://apps.collegeboard.com/qotd/question.do
Parents and student review course catalog
· Choose classes for Senior year
· Consider taking AP/Honors classes
· Ask your counselor about dual credit classes: earn both high school and college credit.
Evaluate and narrow college/technical school choices to your top five. Schedule campus visits.
Arrange a visit during spring break and/or in the summer.
Apply for military ROTC scholarships if interested.
Talk to ROTC instructors, military recruiters.
Apply for military academy admissions.
Contact your senators and/or congressional representative regarding a nomination if interested.
Take AP exams in May.
Check the class syllabus.
Confirm college/technical school visits for the summer. Schedule time with a financial aid counselor.
Contact your colleges and/or technical schools.
Find out about alternative ways to learn & earn credit, including Summer School.
- Washoe County School District
- Extended Studies Office – 353-6990
- http://www.washoeschools.net/Domain/78
Check the Jobs Board for summer employment opportunities.
The Jobs Board is located in the Career Center.