Junior Timeline

 

September

 

• Look at your classes, G.P.A. and activities and make sure they reflect what you want to show to college representatives and employers.
• Start to compile a list of colleges and occupations that match your interests using the internet, catalogs, and guidance publications.

1. Occupational Handbook:   http://www.bls.gov/oco/home.htm

2. College Search:       http://www.collegeboard.com

• Shadow professionals in your field of interest & ask lots of questions!
• Register to take the PSAT on Wednesday, October 12^th.  Check with guidance and LCHS website for deadlines. 
• Sign-up for tutoring with your Guidance Counselor.  Do not wait until it is too late!!
• Check LCHS Website, www.lynnclassical.org, and your teacher’s websites, www.lynnclassicalstaff.org  for upcoming dates and times for college visits and fairs as well as assignments and projects.                                                    

 

October

 

• Open House -October 6^th
• Progress Reports -October 7^th
• Columbus Day- No School- October 10^th
• If you registered for the PSAT you should take the practice PSAT test at home under simulated conditions.  See Guidance Counselors for the practice test. Don’t forget your calculator on Oct 12^th for the PSAT.

 

November

 

• If you haven’t passed the MCAS note the dates of the November Retest.

1. MCAS Math Nov. 9^th & 10^th   

2. MCAS ELA            Nov. 14^th, 15^th, & 16^th

• First Quarter Closes- November 10^th!!  Evaluate your report card and make any necessary changes to your study skills, habits, etc… Tutoring is available through your Guidance Counselor.
• Veteran’s Day- No School- November 11^th
• Report Cards- November 22^nd
• Early Release- Thanksgiving Recess- November 23^rd  
• Review the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).  You may obtain this form online or from your guidance office.  www.fafsa.ed.gov
• We also have the Trio Program working out of the guidance office to provide assistance with the Financial Aid process.  Students must apply to the TRIO Program.  Applications are available in the guidance office

• Pay attention to your GPA (Grade Point Average).  Colleges do look at all four years of your grades!!

 

December

 

• Discuss results of the PSAT with your guidance counselor and with your parents. Identify your strengths and weaknesses so you can study for the SAT accordingly.
• Progress Reports – December 17^th
• Christmas Recess- No School- December 26^th- 30^th
• If you receive free or reduced lunch talk to your guidance counselor or TRIO to get SAT/ACT registration waivers.

  

January

 

• School Resumes- January 2^nd
• Begin scheduling visits to the colleges that you are interested in. 
• Prepare for Mid-terms!!
• Second Quarter Closes- January 27^th

 

February

 

• MCAS Biology Retest – February 1^st and 2^nd
• Report Cards- February 7^th
• Winter Vacation- February 20^th – 24^th

• Register and study for the SAT and ACT exams.
• Start investigating private scholarships, organizations that your family is affiliated with and other student aid programs. 

 

February/March

 

• If you are still working on passing that final MCAS Subject be aware of upcoming testing.

1. MCAS Retest Long Composition    February 29^th   

2. MCAS Retest ELA                                      March 1^st and 2^nd   

3. MCAS Retest Math                                     March 5^th and 6^th

• Progress Reports- March 9^th

• Register for the SAT Reasoning and/or Subject Tests and any other exams, if you haven’t already done so.  Continue to study for your exams.

• Scheduling for Grade 12 begins.  See your teachers and/or Department Heads for recommendations for Honors and AP courses.
• Sign up for National College Fair held in Boston.

 

April

 

• Third Quarter Closes- April 5^th
• Good Friday- No School- April 6^th
• Spring Vacation- No School- April 16^th- 20^th

•  April vacation is a great time to visit colleges; they are not on vacation so you can get an idea of what the campus is like in full swing.
• Have a family discussion about college costs and financial options.  It’s never too early to prepare/ invest for your future!
• Report Cards- April 24^th

 

May/ June

 

• Progress Reports- May 18^th
• Take the SAT/ACT and any Advanced Placement Exams that you are signed up for.
1. May 5^th   SAT at LEHS
2. June 2^nd SAT at LCHS
3. June 9^th ACT
• Register to take the SAT & ACT exams in your senior year.

 

July/August

 

• Enjoy your summer!!!! Continue to visit colleges, do your summer reading/assignments, work part-time, save some money and try to RELAX!