SLIDES - STUDENT - Junior Seminars with SHS Counselors
December 12-18, 2024
Updated April 2025
-The counselors met with 11th grade students in English classes to present and break down information that was shared with families on December 3. Students registered in their Scoir accounts and learned how to do a college search, add schools to consider, compare data, research college options, and build a resume.
-Counselors met with juniors again in April 2025 to present a spring/summer to-do list - see Slides 19/20.
SLIDES - PARENT/GUARDIAN - Class 2026 11th Grade Information Night for Students and Families
Presentation from December 3, 2024 with information about beginning the post-secondary planning process, how to research options, and what students can be doing now to prepare.
VIDEO RECORDING - Class 2026 11th Grade Information Night for Students and Families, December 3, 2024
VIDEO RECORDING - Standardized Testing Presentation from 10/29/24
Excellent information here from Summit Educational Group about the differences between SAT/ACT, what test to take and when, and how to set yourself up for success.
FINANCIAL AID EVENTS AND RECORDINGS
Trusted financial aid expert College Aid Pro is now offering a monthly webinar series designed for families with 9th–12th grade students, covering everything related to financial aid.
Where: Online - Registration Link (Click Register for the Entire Series)
Once you register with your child's year of graduation, you will be directed to the correct webinar.
Please note if you cannot attend live, you will get the recording as long as you register for the event.
Financial Aid 101 - Recording here (scroll to the bottom)
This webinar is aimed at helping your family understand college financial aid better! Discover the secrets to maximizing your resources and steering clear of common mistakes that could harm your finances.
Tuesday, October 1, 2024 - 7pm
FAFSA/CSS Profile Overview - Recording here (scroll to the bottom) - This webinar is a walk-through of the FAFSA and CSS Profile forms, how to complete them, and the critical mistakes to avoid.
Tuesday, October 22, 2024 - 7pm
Scholarships & Grants - Recording here - This webinar will share tips on how to maximize your odds of obtaining scholarships, how to apply, and where and where not to look for scholarships.
Tuesday, November 19, 2024 - 7pm
FREE ONLINE AND IN-PERSON SAT/ACT PRACTICE EXAMS THROUGH SUMMIT
Many online and in-person options available.
Please see our College Planning Information page for important links and resources!