Freshman Parent Night 09 Presentation

Freshman Parent Night What’s on the horizon for your student? This presentation will be available tomorrow on our VCHS website: Academics  High School  College Counseling

Tonight’s Topics ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

What Really Matters ,[object Object],[object Object]

What To Do with Your 4-year Plan ,[object Object],[object Object],Ask these questions after every year – the 4-year plan is a guideline; it is not set in stone.

Freshmen Parents – Watch Out! ,[object Object]

Meet Your 10-12 th Grade College Counselor We’ll be taking you and your student the rest of the way!

Dr. Jonathan Burton (A-G) ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[email_address] (408) 513-2412

Ms. Jennifer Griffin (H-N) ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[email_address] (408) 513-2492

Mrs. Diana Fairchild (O-Z) ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[email_address] (408) 513-2411

High School Planning & Guidance ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

High School Planning & Guidance ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

College Planning and Guidance ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

College Planning and Guidance ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Your online support: Naviance https://connection.naviance.com/valleychistian

What is Naviance? ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

How can freshmen best utilize Naviance? ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

PSAT RESULTS Your guide to interpreting your student’s PSAT results

WARNING TO PARENTS: ,[object Object],[object Object],Please do NOT stress out if your student doesn’t have a very high score – he was only in high school for EIGHT WEEKS before he took a college test! The scores will naturally go up with more education.

Your Scores ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Review Answers ,[object Object],[object Object]

Improving Skills ,[object Object],[object Object]

More PSAT Analysis ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Step 1 : Create a College Board account if you don’t have one already. You will need this site for much more than just PSAT with a college bound student!

Step 2 : Type in the year of the test (2008) and your student’s access code

Step 3 : Utilize these powerful tools!

College Preparation Timeline We’re here to help every step of the way!

Every Year ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Freshman Year ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Each Summer ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Sophomore Year ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Sophomore Year ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Junior & Senior Years ,[object Object]

Student Documents How to read a transcript and grad status report Lisa Samuelson, Registrar [email_address] (408) 513-2511

Transcripts & Graduation Status Report ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Planning for Next Year HANDOUT: Making Good Choices in Your Schedule

Class Choice ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Basic Homework Times ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Course Options ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Your Sophomore Year ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Don’t Forget… ,[object Object]

Thank You! ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

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