The guidance department is holding a Junior planning night April 7th from 6:45-7:30 and 7:45-8:30.
There are the following workshops that will be taking place:
Life Beyond High School: Preparing for the Work World: Mrs. Hilda Delucia, President of Inspired Learning, will provide the students attending with the basic knowledge of how to maximize their skills in the competitive workforce of today. This will emphasize the importance of interpersonal communication, teamwork, and work ethic. It will also focus on what a good first impression means to people.
Investigating Options for Vocational and Training School Programs: Representatives from Lincoln Tech, New England Tractor Trailer Training School, Porter and Chester, and Paul Mitchell will speak about many post high school educational opportunities in lieu of the traditional college experience.
Opportunities In The Military: Representatives from the Armed forces will discuss what it means to be a part of the military, what qualifications are needed to enroll, and what educational opportunities are available.
The College Search Process: WRHS Counselors will provide a hands-on workshop in the computer lab to introduce parents to College Board and Naviance.
Demystifying the SAT: Gain knowledge on how the SAT measures how students apply skills learned in the classroom, approaches to taking the SAT, and how colleges utilize test scores.
Is Community College an Option for me?: An admissions director from Naugatuck Valley Community College will discuss the many educational options and articulation agreements with Connecticut state colleges.
The College Athlete: Bill Cardarelli, Director of Athletics at St. Joseph’s College, will present the ins and outs of what is required of a college athlete. The discussion will address the NCAA rules and regulations.
Writing a College Essay that Dazzles Your Readers: Heidi Erickson, Senior Associate Director at Quinnipiac University will offer tips and strategies for writing an essay that provides meaningful information about the student and captures the attention of college admissions directors.
An Overview and Insight into the College Application Review Process: Harry Levit, from Yale University, and Jayson Hodges from the University of Connecticut will review how colleges look at a student’s application and high school information once they are received. It also provides insight on how the whole process works.
Financial Aid: Ms. Cathy Hardy, Director of Financial Aid at Naugatuck Valley Community College will present financial information for all post-secondary options.
These workshops will provide great insight on everything you need to know to prepare yourself for the college preparation.
If you are a junior and interested, come Thursday April 7th to learn more about the college experience.
