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IMPORTANT MISC REMINDERS ASVAB for all JUNIORS will be taken on Wed, Feb 10 at 8:30 am. Students must be in their seats and ready to go at this time.
If you are planning to attend MSU in the fall, the general scholarship form is due Feb 15.
The ND ACT for all JUNIORS will be held on Tues, March 2 at City Hall. - Students must be at school by 8:20 am and will be transported by bus to City Hall. - Permission slips will be sent out the week before the test. - This is a state requirement for all juniors. - Please do not schedule any appointments for this morning. - Govt issued photo ID, ie. drivers license, is required. Bring to the test session - Bring something to drink for lunch and a light snack for break - Students may choose to have pizza for lunch (bring $5) or go back to school for hot lunch - Do your best! Top 15 ACT Tips to Ace the Test - Approved calculators may be used on the test - check the APPROVED list - Check out the ACT study tools by clicking on LINKS to the left in the menu FINANCIAL AID TIDBITS FAFSA - Not as daunting as you may think! There are plenty of resources to help you wade through completion. Check out the links below that will lead you to resources, assistance, and deadlines.
Understanding Aid Complete the FAFSA Online How much can I get? PARENTS - WANT TO STAY INFORMED???
SIGN UP FOR MRS. SIVERTSON'S REMIND - Click on the link below that corresponds with your student's graduating class to open a pdf that will give you directions and a code to sign up for the Remind app.
Check out CAREER COMPASS
Career Compass is a cooperative effort between Bank of North Dakota, the Dakota Association for College Admission Counseling (DACAC) and state agencies in North Dakota. Career Compass provides tools to students and parents to explore career opportunities for their future.
MAKING THE MOST OUT OF COLLEGE VIRTUAL TOURS
Catherine Mueller, Mapping Your Future It may not be what you had planned, but a virtual campus tour can help you choose the right college to accomplish your educational goals. The key is knowing what you are looking for in a postsecondary school or college. By planning ahead, you can avoid getting overwhelmed with all the information or confused about what college offered which features.
Prior to taking any virtual tours, you should have already narrowed down the list of potential colleges by selecting only those that offer the educational program you want to pursue. With that factor considered, the first step is to make a list of what you want in a postsecondary institution. list all the features you want in your dream college. As you take the virtual tour, take notes about that feature or amenity. For example, do you want a fitness center on campus? If so, did the virtual tour provide a view of the fitness center and what were the pros and consof that amenity? Other features or amenities that you may want to include on your list could include: Campus Setting - Is the campus an urban, suburban, or rural setting? What type of campus setting do you want and what were the pros and cons of the campus settings for each college you toured? Campus Buildings and classrooms - Hopefully, the campus tour will offer a view of the building where you will spend most of your time based on your major. If not, check to see if there any specific tours of the building housing your program of study. Dorms - If you plan to live on campus, did the tour give you an idea of what the dorm rooms look like? Depending on the size of the campus, the college could have a variety of types of dorms, some older and some newer. Facilities - If you plan to spend most of your time on campus, what type of facilities will you want or need? In addition to a fitness facility, is there shopping or post office on campus or nearby. Are there restaurants and entertainment options on campus? It's also a good idea to supplement the virtual college tour by reading the college newspaper, the local community newspaper, and visiting the social media sites for the college. Those online publications may give you some additional insights about what the college has to offer incoming students. COMMUNITY SERVICE AND VOLUNTEER WORK
Scholarship and employment applications are increasingly requiring a list of community service projects and volunteer work and the amount of time spent. If you are not involved in any type of service, you may want to give this serious consideration. Stop in the guidance office to get connected with opportunities that match your interest! JOB SHADOWING
Think you’re interested in a specific career and want to learn more about it? Sophomores, Juniors, and Seniors are encouraged to see me for more information and to pick up a job shadow packet. COLLEGE APPLICATIONS
SENIORS have you applied to the college of your choice yet? If not, that needs to be on your TO DO list sooner probably rather than later. You should also be thinking about scholarship opportunities and paying for your education. Let me know how I can help with your post-high school planning. Don’t wait until the last minute! NEED HELP PLANNING FOR COLLEGE?
Bank of North Dakota (BND) offers an excellent “College Planning” website. You will find information for parents and students as well as direct website links to RUReadyND, College SAVE, WhyApplyND and ND Dollars for Scholars. NON-COLLEGE OPPORTUNITIES FOR A
SUCCESSFUL FUTURE Not planning to attend college? Let’s look at other opportunities – On the job trainings / apprenticeships, internships, military, or maybe writing a resume to get you a great job! DUAL CREDIT
Dual Credit classes are offered to Seniors in English 110 & 120, Math 103, and College Speech. There are many benefits to taking dual credit classes including lower cost and the chance to start your freshman year with 12-15 credits. If you are interested in taking a dual credit class see Mrs. Sivertson as soon as possible to make sure you meet the requirements. *Please note: These classes are charged a fee payable to whichever college/university is offering the class (usually betweeen $300-400). ** If you qualify for free or reduced lunch, you may be eligible for a tuition grant through the Bank of North Dakota. Ask Mrs. Sivertson about this. EXPLORER POST PROGRAMS
Explorer Post Programs will be offered to area Juniors and Seniors interested in the areas of Law Enforcement, Healthcare, and Engineering in the fall. Students meet monthly to explore various careers in these specific fields. A speaker does a short presentation and answers questions, then students do a hands-on project pertaining to the career field. This is a great way to gain exposure to different career fields. This is a great opportunity for students so please watch for info and get involved! Tutor ND
Tutor ND is a service of the North Dakota State Library that provides free tutoring services to North Dakotans of all ages. The Tutor ND service, available at www.tutorND.com, allows users to interact with professional tutors via the Internet in a one-on-one format.Expert tutors are available in English, math, science, social studies, and more. All tutors, many of whom are retired college and university professors, are professionally tested in their respective subject area and are screened with full background checks, so parents can feel safe about their child's interaction with tutors. ND citizens can connect to Tutor ND for live help using any computer with Internet access, including computers at their public library or home. In addition, Tutor ND is available for mobile devices using Android and iOS platforms. The service is available Sunday through Thursday evenings, from 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM. |
| Contact: polly.sivertson@k12.nd.us |