Hey, Sophomores! Now that you're no longer the new kids on the block, you can guess what we're going to say:
September 3, 2008: First day of school for grades 10-11-12.
September 15, 2008
Go To School Night: 6:30 p.m. A good opportunity to meet teachers and
to learn expectations.
October 18(Saturday!), 2008:
PSAT
Test: This is a practice test for college entrance exams. Juniors
typically take it, but in recent years, a few sophomores take it "just for
the experience." Talk to your counselor if you're thinking about taking this.
Register in the Guidance Office October 6th to 10th. (What you really need
to take as a sophomore is the PLAN Test, below).
November 15(Saturday!),
2008:
PLAN TEST: This is a
practice test for the ACT college entrance exams. It is especially designed
for sophomores. Register in the Guidance Office November 3rd to 7th.
Guidance counselors will drop in on Sophomore English classes in late October
to explain everything.
November 2008:
(exact date to be announced)
WKCE Test: The State of Wisconsin requires that all 10th graders
take this test. It tests proficiency in reading, writing, math, science, and
social studies. Attendance is mandatory. If you are absent you will make
up the test upon your return.
November 13th-14th
, 2008
Parent Teacher Conferences (Sign-up for appointment times is at Go-To-School
Night, September 15th, 2008. For late sign-up call the main office at 663-5990)
February, 2009
Course Selection for Fall 2009: Counselors will present course selection materials
and information to students during classtime on February 4th, 2009. An
evening briefing will be available to parents Thursday night, February 5th,
2009 at 7:00p.m. in Theater 300. Students and parents should complete
the course selection card together and return it to the social studies teacher
by the February 13th deadline. Feel free to consult with your guidance counselor
during this important decision making time.
March 2-6, 2009: AP Exam Registration. If you took an AP class this year you will want to take the AP exam.
May 4-15, 2009: AP Exams
April 6-24, 2009
Career Exploration Unit. Counselors will involve all tenth graders in a two-day
unit to learn the process of career exploration and introductory career planning.
June 9-12, 2009: Final Exams.
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