Counselor Newsletter

COUNSELOR NEWSLETTER

Check out the Counselor website! http://wp.sebeka.k12.mn.us/rclose/ or click the “Counselor” link on the Sebeka Public School website * College Reps Visit Sebeka School *

Come to the Counselor’s Office for a pass to meet with visiting college representatives. This is a great way to research colleges and get answers to your questions. Other schools / military personnel will be scheduling visits as the year goes on. Please check the morning announcements and the posters outside the Counselor’s Office for upcoming visits.  U.S. NAVY – Monday, September 20 @ Noon  NATIONAL GUARD – Wednesday, September 22 @ 9:00  COLLEGE FAIR – Friday, September 24 @ 9:30 – Wadena Armory  BEMIDJI STATE UNIVERSITY – Monday, September 27 @ 9:30  HIBBING COMMUNITY COLLEGE – Wednesday, September 29 @ 9:15  U of M – MORRIS – Tuesday, November 9 @ 11:30  UNIVERSITY OF NORTH DAKOTA - Tuesday, November 23 @ 11:00

Congrats Jonathan! Jonathan Miller, Sebeka High School Senior, has been named as a Semifinalist by the National Merit Scholarship Program. Way to go Jonathan, and best of luck! TEST USE COST & REGISTRATION ACT College entrance test, taken in $33.00 (or free if qualify for waiver) 11th or 12th grade, (preferably ACT plus Optional Writing Test $48.00 spring of junior year). English, Given six times per school year, mathematics, reading, and deadlines vary, registration materials in science reasoning the Counselor’s Office SAT College entrance test, taken in $45.00 11th or 12th grade, tests English Given six times per school year, and mathematics deadlines vary, registration materials in the Counselor’s Office PSAT Juniors Only $13.00 (or free if qualify for waiver) Used for entry into the National Wednesday, October 13, 2010 Merit Scholarship Competition Sign up in the High School Office ASVAB Required Military entrance exam. Free Also gives career direction for Offered on October 4, 2010 at Sebeka undecided students All Juniors will take this in 2010 PLAN Preliminary ACT test Free in 10-11 Sophomores Only Offered during school day in December TESTING TESTING 1, 2, 3…

SENIORS: HAVE YOU TAKEN THE ACT?

Seniors planning on attending a 4-year college need to take the ACT sooner rather than later! Juniors should wait and take the ACT in the spring. You can register online at www.actstudent.org or pick up a registration packet from Miss Close. Before registering you need:  4 colleges that you want your scores sent to  $33 or a fee waiver if financially unable to afford the test (available from Counselor) ACT Test Dates 2010-2011

Test Date Registration Deadline $20 Late Fee Required

October 23, 2010 September 17, 2010 Sept. 18 – Oct. 1, 2010 December 11, 2010 November 5, 2010 November 6 – 19, 2010 February 12, 2011 January 7, 2011 January 8 – 21, 2011 April 9, 2011 March 4, 2011 March 5 – 18, 2011 June 11, 2011 May 6, 2011 May 7 – 20, 2011 SEBEKA GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS

Wondering what it takes to get a diploma? Below is the list of courses we require for graduation. Juniors and Seniors will have credit checks with the Counselor in the fall to review the courses they have completed and those they still need to take, to make sure they are on track for graduation.

___ English 9 (1.0) ___ Algebra or Integrated Math I (1.0) ___ Physical Science (1.0) ___ Civics (.5) ___ Physical Education 9 (.5) ___ Health 9 (.5) ___ Careers (.5)

___ American Literature (1.0) ___ American History (1.0) ___ Biology (1.0) ___ Physical Education 10 (.5) ___ Health 10 (.5) ___ Geometry or Integrated Math II (1.0)

___ Global History (1.0) ___ English Exploration (1.0) ___ Algebra II or Integrated Math III (1.0) ___ Science Credit (1.0)

___ Political Science (.5) ___ Economics (.5) ___ English Credit (1.0) ___ Fine Arts (Music/Art/Creative Writing) (1.0) ___ Science Credit (1.0) ___ Math Credit (1.0)

___ Electives (need 5.0 credits) ___ 24.0 = Total Credits Needed to Graduate

You are invited to stop in to the Counselor’s office during Parent – Teacher Conferences on November 11th!