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The Counseling Department
welcomes the Class of 2016 and their
Parents to
An Introduction to the
College Planning
Process
Introductions
The THS Counseling Department
Caitlin Foran (A-E)
Jim Shea (F-L)
Michelle Grady (M-Si)
Corinne Lorenzet (Sl-Z)
Cherie Richards, Secretary
Wilma Lockhart, Secretary
Objectives of today’s program:
• Relieve anxiety about the
college search process.
• Encourage reflection,
research and planning.
• Learn what you can do to get
ready.
The Steps in College Planning
•Searching
•Testing (PSAT, SAT,
ACT)
•Visiting
•Applying
High School Course Preparation
(preparation for college, NOT for graduation from THS)
• Minimum
– 4 English
– 3 Math ( through Algebra II)
– 3 Science
– 3 Social Studies
– 2 World Language
– 1 Fine Arts
High School Course Preparation cont.
• Selective colleges
– 4 English
– 4 Math (1 course beyond Algebra II)
– 4 Science
– 4 Social Studies
– 3-4 World Language
– 1 Fine Arts
– STRONGEST
CURRICULUM POSSIBLE
College Admission Criteria
• Grades/Curriculum
• Class rank
• SAT/ACT scores
• Essay
• Counselor recommendation
• Teacher recommendation(s)
• Extracurricular involvement
PARENTS,
Help your student be successful
• Provide a good place to study.
• Help your child set goals.
• Stay informed. Check the Parent
Portal, THS Counseling web site and
Family Connection on a regular basis.
• Encourage daily attendance.
• See all progress reports and report
cards.
• Help with time management.
• Stay in touch with teachers.
What can a Sophomore do NOW?
• READ
• Know yourself- your abilities, goals,
interests.
• Get the best grades possible.
• Take the most challenging courses
possible.
• Refine study skills.
• Record activities and honors for a future
resume.
• Use a variety of resources for gathering
information.
• Plan ahead.
• Take advantage of all opportunities.
• Ask questions.
• Keep in contact with your counselor!
Family Connection Web Site
Family Connection is a shared
resource that will facilitate
communication and
collaboration among students,
parents and counselors.
It will allow counselors to track and
analyze data about counselee’s
post-secondary plans.
How is Family Connection accessed?
The easiest way to access Family
Connection is through the Tolland
High School web site, Quick Link to
School Counseling, Family
Connection link on left.
www.ths.tolland.k12.ct.us
How do you register?
All students have been using Family Connection
for their yearly goals.
Parents were emailed a registration code.
Use code to create a personal account
Codes are random and alphanumeric for
security reasons
Codes can be used only once
On your first visit, you will see a prompt that says
“I need to register”.
Follow on-screen instructions.
If parents do not have codes, please contact your
student’s counselor.
What should you do JUNIOR year?
• Maintain a strong academic
curriculum.
• Register for the PSAT in the fall –
Saturday, October 18, 2014.
• Attend College Planning Workshop
with your parents (evening program –
mid-November 2014).
• Visit college fairs and college
campuses.
• Register for the SAT/ACT in the
spring of 2015.
• Refer to the THS College Planning
Calendar.
Good Luck!
Please feel free to contact your
student’s counselor at any time
with questions about the college
search and selection process.