Mr. Rohman:Job Shadowing

Experience

Junior Class Meeting

Sept. 2009– Class of 2011

Counselor Assignment:Mrs. Rademaker A – G Mrs. Ripka H - MMrs. Barra N - Z

Agenda1. College—What should I be doing now?2. Opportunities3. Important dates to remember4. Testing Information

As a junior, what should I be doing now?

1. Researching your desired major2. Make a list of schools that offer your major3. Consider this—

1. Cost2. Location3. Size

4. Begin visiting colleges5. Visit with college reps in the Counseling Office

1. Show demonstrated interest!

College Reps/Military Visiting MHS● September 8—Air Force● September 9—Judson University● September 9—Eckhardt College● September 14—University of Illinois● September 16—SIUC ● September 17—Augustana ● September 21—Illinois Wesleyan ● September 22—Illinois State Univ.● September 25—Knox College● September 29—Eureka College● October 8—Monmouth College● October 28—Blackburn College● ….and many more!

Sign up in the Counseling Office to see representatives from these colleges.

More colleges will visit! Listen for announcements.

College Visits● Make appointments in advance!● To arrange for limited-excused absence:

– Your parent should call the attendance center (263-0611) in advance to arrange for a “limited excuse absence”

– The college's personnel should provide a statement on school letterhead. Return this to the attendance center.

College Visits● Weekend programs are posted by the counseling office.● Vacation days are October 12, 13 and

October 29, 30, and November 11.● Illinois Central College

– Staff available all evenings except Friday.– Limited excuse requires scheduled appointment with

advisor.

College Night at ICCOctober 21, 2009 5:30pm-8:00pm

Ramsey GymnasiumOver 80 college will be represented

Applying for College

Without exception, below are the top 3 factors used in gaining admissions to college—in order of importance:1. Classes taken in high school—

strength of schedule2. Grades3. Standardized tests—ACT, SAT

Application Process

● You should apply in the fall of your senior year.– Pay attention to deadlines. Each college is different!

● Apply online. You’ll get results quicker!

● Send your transcript. Request forms are available in the counseling office. $1.00 charge per transcript.

College Information● Student Information Sheets available in the

Counseling Office– Use these for letters of reference!

● College search websites:– http://www.careercruising.com– User name: morton– “Secret” password: highschool

● MHS website: www.morton709.org

NCAA / Military

NCAA Eligibility– If you plan to play Division I or Division II college

sports, see your counselor to make sure you have the required courses and grades for initial eligibility. www.ncaa.org

Military / Service Academics in your future?– Free information in the counseling office www.militarycareers.com

Opportunities● Health Career Encounter @ Methodist

– Explore different careers in the medical field.– See Mrs. Rademaker for details– Only 16 spots available!

● Peer Helpers– Interested in working with younger students or peers?– Opportunities to travel to the elementary schools or junior high.– Looks GREAT on a college application!– See Mrs. Rademaker for details.

● Golden Apple Scholars– $18,000 scholarship opportunity– For students interested in pursuing a degree in education

(elementary, middle, or secondary) and attending college in Illinois.

– See Mrs. Ripka for more info.

MHS Schedule Changes

● Before 5th week (Sept. 23)– No notation on transcript– May only drop for a study hall

● 6th week through 10th week (Oct. 28)– WP = Withdraw passing / WF= Withdraw failing– May only drop for a study hall

● After 10th week will not be allowed to drop

JOIN AN ACTIVITY

● Athletics● Speech Team—Mr. Feleccia● Key Club—Mr. Hornsby, Mr. Rohman● Student Council—Ms. Sorenson● Volunteer at area hospitals—Mrs. Ripka● Yearbook staff—Mrs. Reisdorf, Mrs. Goveia● Interact—Senora Johnson, Mr. Johnson● Circle of Friends—Mrs. Mays● Make your positive mark at Morton High

Important Dates● ACT test:

● Late registration is possible. ● Register at www.actstudent.org

Registration Deadline Test Date

August 7, 2009 September 12, 2009

September 18, 2009 October 24, 2009 (at MHS)

November 6, 2009 December 12, 2009 (at MHS)

January 5, 2010 February 6, 2010

March 5, 2010 April 10, 2010

May 7, 2010 June 12, 2010 (at MHS)

Important Dates

● Constitution Make-Up Exam-Will be given 2nd semester. See Mr. Sturm with your questions.

TESTING INFORMATION

PSAT/NMSQTAt MHS, October 14 during 1st, 2nd, and 3rd hours.

– $17.00 fee, checks payable to Morton High School– Register by Friday, September 18 – Available to the first 100 students– Late registrations will not be accepted!

Who should take the PSAT?– Anyone who needs PSAT results for scholarships– Anyone who needs SAT practice

TESTING INFORMATION

PSAE: April 28-29, 2010(Prairie State Achievement Exam)

● Day 1 – State ACT● Day 2 –WorkKeys

No need to register online. You will register at school!

TESTING INFORMATIONConsumer Ed. Proficiency Test•October 7, 2009 or January 26, 2010•8:00am-10:00am•Register by 3:00pm October 2nd—No late registrations!•Students currently enrolled in the class are not eligible for this test.•Who should take this test:

•Students that wish to proficiency out of Consumer Ed. or Resource Management

Questions?

This presentation is posted on www.morton709.org

And your Junior Class Officers are……President: Dylan HenricksVP: Joel ParkSecretary: Katelyn IfftTreasurer: Taylor Reinhofer

Let’s talk about Homecoming!Float building

Hall decorationsPep rally games