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Wilson Area High School Guidance Office
Congratulations!
Congratulations!
You're a Sophomore!
You're a Sophomore!
10th Grade Course Sheet for 2025-2026: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1OeS5tcolCJ67BugN5dPayAIhrz8_076e/view?usp=drive_link
Sophomore Summer Reading
Sophomore Summer Reading
If you are a Sophomore in the 2025-2026 school year and will be taking English 10 or Honors English 10, please click on the link or look under "Summer Work" on this webpage for any summer reading or work to be done before school starts!
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Vne0YKyKbKq2egl-vmnVdAka9INykh2b/view?usp=sharing
Career Institute of Technology
Career Institute of Technology
As of this year you are able to attend the Career Institute of Technology (CIT) for a course that will help you further a career in your chosen field if you want to. The list of courses that CIT offers is diverse, including, but not limited to Auto Collision, Cosmetology, Culinary Arts, and Protective Services. Once you are enrolled at CIT there are program requirements necessary.
Apply online for CIT at: https://www.citvt.com/
PSAT Testing
PSAT Testing
PSAT testing: For Sophomores and Juniors will be administered in October 2025. Typically Sophomores interested in furthering their education with a 4 year college or university should take the PSAT in 10th and then again in the fall of their 11th grade year. The actual SAT can then be taken in the spring of their junior year.
Planning List for Sophomores
Planning List for Sophomores
Meet with your counselor about your classes and future plans regarding college. Review your schedule with her to make sure you are taking the right courses for your possible career path.
Start a calendar with important dates and deadlines.
Get more involved in school with extra-curricular activities, both scholarships and colleges prefer a well rounded, involved student.
Consider taking the PSAT's in October of your sophomore year, this is good practice for the PSAT/NMSQT in your Junior year and the actual SAT's. This test is optional for all sophomores planning to attend college and the minimal cost is $18.00, cash or checks made payable to Wilson Area High School.
If your plan is to play sports in college, have your parent/guardian help you research the NCAA National College Athletic Association eligibility requirements. The NCAA requires completion of certain courses to be eligible. Check out their website too, NCAA Clearing House.
SOPHOMORE SCHOLARSHIP/LEADERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
HOBY - Hugh O'Brian Youth Leadership Seminar
This is a one week seminar on how to lead and make a difference, usually in the spring. If you are creative at problem solving, have strong decision making skills, a charismatic personality, and courage to speak out for your beliefs, this may be for you! See the Counseling Office for more information. To apply, please submit a brief one paragraph essay on "The Challenging Aspects of Being a Leader" to the Counseling Office.
Only ONE ambassador is sent per school, so check it out right away!
Deadline is October 25th.
Valley Forge Chapter - Knight Essay Contest
Sons of the American Revolution
All 10th, 11th, and 12th Graders are eligible for this Award
Essay of 800-1200 words is required based on an event, person, philosophy, or ideal associated with the American Revolution, Declaration of Independence, or the framing of the US Constitution.
There are specific guidelines to follow....Please read directions carefully!
Submit completed Essay's to John W. Beitel. Mailing and emailing information in packet.
Information Packet: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1n_XQQJaZwPlFrrLf1Esv7AuMjzyn0d6C/view?usp=sharing
DEADLINE is December 4, 2023. First Place = $5000 Second Place = $2500 Third Place = $1000
DaVinci Science Center STEAM Scholarships
Grades 9 to 12
STEAM Student Scholarship Awards
The Science Center seeks spectacular high school science students in Lehigh and Northampton counties for prestigious student awards. In addition to joining a long list of notable prior winners, each of the honorees shall receive a $2,000 scholarship.
Five (5) student scholarships will be awarded.
Deadline to apply is Jan. 15-30, 2024.
Kiwanis Club of Palmer Township
Sgt Carl J. Brown School Courage Award
Students from 9th to 12th grade are eligible
Essay required, 500 words or less, typed, only one page
Examples: Performing life saving CPR or the Heimlich maneuver on another student or staff member
Seeking prompt medical attention which resulted in the saving of another's life
Timely intervention for a fellow student who was at risk of self-harm
Promptly reporting a potential act of school violence which was thwarted as a result of the willingness to come forward
Placing yourself at personal risk after having come to the aid of a fellow student who was the victim of verbal or physical abuse
Any alternate acts of bravery or courage
Exceptional courage in school or at a school sponsored event
Alternate acts of bravery and courage
Complete application and submit to guidance: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1uFzDwgnB771D5LkEiEq5Cg4tSooapthx/view?usp=sharing
DEADLINE is the end of May. Scholarship is $500
American Legion Scholarships
Several Scholarships Available with Varying Deadline Dates from January on!
The Scholarships available are listed, please refer to the link to find out if you are eligible!
2023 High School Oratorical Scholarship Program
2023 Pennsylvania American Legion 88th Annual Essay Contest for grades 9-12 "What Does Americanism mean to me?"
Sebastianelli Drum Corps Scholarship
Joseph P. Gavenonis Scholarship
Robert W. Valimont Endowment
Robert Trace Essay Contest
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1cfj4bASJV-LrQ4C5wogq2Y68JyY10_Uj/view?usp=sharing
The next two Scholarships are week-long camps with the possibility to earn Scholarship money.
Keystone Boys State: Open to any male student who has completed their junior year and resides in Pennsylvania.
State Police Youth Week: Open to any male or female student who is 15-17 years old and resides in Pennsylvania.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1cfj4bASJV-LrQ4C5wogq2Y68JyY10_Uj/view?usp=sharing
VAPING - TIPS FOR TEENS
KNOW THE RISKS!
Online Resources to know the ins and outs of Vaping! Get in the know!
Take action to protect young people from E-Cigarettes/Know the Risks: E-cigarettes and young people/U.S. Surgeon General's report https://nam11.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fe-cigarettes.surgeongeneral.gov%2Ftakeaction.html&data=05%7C01%7CJaclyn.Hudak%40sluhn.org%7C399c4b1a8eae4aa2281f08daa22d6cba%7Cef4fd2f84c9645ab9b157831920f55cf%7C0%7C0%7C638000614125756859%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=T1KUdN9uyO2wNfht6htY9CpU%2B2DjXcFu3hCAMO0sPGo%3D&reserved=0
Behavioral Cessation Supports for Youth and Young Adults. https://nam11.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fteen.smokefree.gov%2Fquit-vaping&data=05%7C01%7CJaclyn.Hudak%40sluhn.org%7C399c4b1a8eae4aa2281f08daa22d6cba%7Cef4fd2f84c9645ab9b157831920f55cf%7C0%7C0%7C638000614125756859%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=EubGjiH5ECCzQSrH7mYsocJ%2BhDY1%2FZ6ZdEX%2BeP39Ago%3D&reserved=0
INDEPTH: An Alternative to Teen Nicotine Suspension or Citation / American Lung Association https://nam11.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.lung.org%2Fquit-smoking%2Fhelping-teens-quit%2Findepth&data=05%7C01%7CJaclyn.Hudak%40sluhn.org%7C399c4b1a8eae4aa2281f08daa22d6cba%7Cef4fd2f84c9645ab9b157831920f55cf%7C0%7C0%7C638000614125756859%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=aEq5j4nBfZqNE%2F%2FVUnEPaksHi5A9IQI%2FI3%2BK2AFyRPE%3D&reserved=0
Talking with your Teen about Vaping: Parent Brochure https://store.samhsa.gov/product/talk-they-hear-you-talking-with-your-teen-about-vaping-keeping-your-kids-safe-parent-brochure/PEP20-03-01-080
Flyers and Brochures Regarding Vaping and E-Cigarettes.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1bGWwd1YSxMHHlv4k9TRI7zU6cl6ok1jf/view?usp=sharing
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1bG07jDLv-2oSqfiMbgBi7gOORh_tUH4I/view?usp=sharing
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1bG8qXEGnTOYzUdUFTbFNxWlsaS0MrzBF/view?usp=sharing
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1b9v7WqIBJ77R_Un_Rh8usZH5Un90oGWA/view?usp=sharing
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