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- Course Selection for 2008-09
- SAT/ACT dates for juniors
- Test scores for grades 9 & 10
- Checklist for students going to college this fall
- Financial planning
- Summer learning/enrichment experiences
- Ministry opportunities
- Technical schools opportunities
- College Financial Aid Night
- HACC Open House
- Coping Kids Program
HS Guidance Office Notes
Course Selection for 2008-09
Parents, please be in conversation with your students regarding course selection. High school students are receiving guidance from advisory leaders and classroom teachers on the best selections for them. Course selection sheets should be completed, signed by parents and turned in to the student’s Advisory Group leader no later than February 15.
SAT/ACT dates for juniors
In December and January juniors who took the PSAT in October received their score reports along with suggestions from the guidance staff regarding plans for college. Spring dates for college admissions tests are as follows (materials are available in the guidance office; online registrations are preferred):
| Test date | Registration deadline | |
| SAT | March 1 May 3 June 7 |
January 29 April 1 May6 |
| ACT | April 12 June 14 |
March 7 May 9 |
The following Web site is a source of additional follow-up information for the PSAT, along with information on the SAT (www.collegeboard.com/psatextra).
Test scores for grades 9 & 10
In December and January, 9th and 10th graders received individualized score reports for Terra Nova and PLAN tests given in October, along with college and career information.
Checklist for students going to college this fall
Financial planning
The following Web site offers valuable free financial planning tips: http://finaid.org/savings/
Summer learning/enrichment experiences
The guidance office receives information about a variety of summer learning/enrichment experiences offered by colleges for high school students. Students or parents interested in reviewing such materials should check with Mr. Hess.
Ministry opportunities
Associated Mennonite Biblical Seminary offers high school students an opportunity to explore ministry through !Explore: A Theological Program for High School Youth. Participants receive an intensive three-week training plus an internship with a mentoring pastor. For information visit the AMBS Web site at www.ambs.edu!explore. Eastern Mennonite Seminary offers a similar program called LEAP. Check leap.emu.edu.
Technical schools opportunities
The Lancaster County Career and Technical Centers (LCCTC) provide a variety of career training programs for high school seniors. Programs include options in construction, automotive, mechanical, medical, secretarial, culinary and information technology careers. Students attend the CTC for full days in their senior year, but receive their diploma from LMH. Current juniors who may be interested in a CTC program for next year need to complete their application in January and should see Mr. Hess immediately if they have not already done so. Students in 9th and 10th grades who are considering a CTC program for their senior year should discuss their course selections with Mr. Hess now in order to have all LMH requirements cleared before the senior year.
College Financial Aid Night
Harrisburg Area Community College offers a free College Financial Aid workshop on Thursday, February 28, from 6–7:30 p.m. in Room 222 of the Main Building. This workshop is open to the public; participation is not limited to those attending HACC.
Also, AES offers a FAFSA Completion Day at HACC’s Lancaster campus on Saturday, February 9, 9:30–noon, in room 227.
HACC Open House
High school juniors and seniors and their parents are invited to an open house at Harrisburg Area Community College’s Lancaster campus on Saturday, March 29, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Coping Kids Program
Hospice of Lancaster County offers a Coping Kids Program for children coping with serious illness or death. Call (717) 391-2413 for more information.
