1. Juniors Class of 2012 School counselors

2. ASVAB Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery It is designed to measure potential for success in occupations that require formal courses of instruction or on-the-job-training Offered free of charge Sign up in the Career Center ◦ Deadline is October 19 th ◦ Test is on October 21 st from 7:30 a.m.– 10:30 a.m.

3. PRELIMINARY SCHOLASTIC APTITUDE TEST (PSAT) PRELIMINARY SCHOLASTIC APTITUDE TEST (PSAT) WHEN: Saturday, October 16 th. The test starts at 8:00 AM. and will run to about 11:15. WHERE: 2 nd Floor Classrooms COST: $20.00 REGISTRATION PROCESS: Take the test fee of $20.00 to the Guidance Secretaries. Registration will start the last week of September and will end at the conclusion of school on Friday October 8 th. After October 8 th a late fee will be charged, or we may run out of tests.

4. Deadlines are one month before test date! Sign up online! SATACT Go to collegeboard.com Dates: ◦October 9, 2010 ◦November 6, 2010 ◦December 4, 2010 ◦January 22, 2011 ◦March 12, 2011 ◦May 7, 2011 ◦June 4, 2011 Go to actstudent.org Dates: ◦October 23, 2010 ◦December 11, 2010 ◦February 12, 2011 ◦April 9, 2011 ◦June 11, 2011

5. THREE RIVERS COMMUNITY COLLEGE COLLEGE CAREER PATHWAYS PROGRAM Would you like to earn college credit for the Algebra 2 course you are taking at Fitch High School?

6. An opportunity for Career Exploration Free College Credits in High School. Students and parents save money on college tuition ($1500.00+) Students graduate high school with a college transcript- a plus when applying to college or a job College Career Pathways focuses on math, science, communications, and career related skills necessary for continued education and the competitive job market Early acceptance to Three Rivers Community College upon completion of high school College Career Pathways program Preparation for highly skilled, high paying jobs The College Career Pathways Advantage:

7. College graduates earn 50% more than high school graduates 80% of the jobs in the 21 century will require at least an associate degree (2 years) Why College Career Pathways ?

8. Business Office Technology Hospitality Management Accounting/Business Administration Architectural Drafting Technology Fire Technology College Career Pathways Programs Include:

9. Fitch High School offers 5 career pathways. The following is a list of the courses required to complete each pathway Hospitality Management Business Office Technology Accounting/ Business Administration Architectural Drafting Technology Fire Technology Oral Communications (2061) 3 credits Oral Communications (2061) 3 credits Oral Communications (2061) 3 credits Oral Communications (2061) 3 credits Oral Communications (2061) 3 credits Physics I (4242) OR Honors Level Physics (4142) 4 credits Physics I (4242) OR Honors Level Physics (4142) 4 credits Physics I (4242) OR Honors Level Physics (4142) 4 credits Physics I (4242) OR Honors Level Physics (4142) 4 credits Physics I (4242) OR Honors Level Physics (4142) 4 credits Algebra II (3232) OR Honors Algebra II (3111) 3 credits Algebra II (3232) OR Honors Algebra II (3111) 3 credits Algebra II (3232) OR Honors Algebra II (3111) 3 credits Algebra II (3232) OR Honors Algebra II (3111) 3 credits Algebra II (3232) OR Honors Algebra II (3111) 3 credits Culinary Arts (7451) 4 credits Microsoft Office 2000 (7153) 3 credits Accounting I (7162) 4 credits Intro to Architectural CAD (7851) 3 credits Fire Technology Internship 3 credits Total 14 creditsTotal 13 creditsTotal 14 creditsTotal 13 credits :

10. Do I go to college for College Career Pathways courses? All College Career Pathways courses are taught at Fitch High school by a high school teacher, during the regular school day. What is the cost to the student? College Career Pathways is absolutely FREE. Do I have to attend Three Rivers Community College to earn the credits? No. Upon successful completion of the program, a student may enroll at Three Rivers Community College or request that an official transcript be sent to another college. Acceptance of the credits is determined by each institution. For more information contact your Guidance Counselor or Three Rivers Community College’s College Career Pathways office at (860) 885-2600. Frequently Asked Questions

11. Graduation Requirements The following credits must be earned: English 4 credits Mathematics 4 credits Science 4 credits (1 in Biological Science and 1 in Physical Science) Social Studies 3 credits (1 in American History and 0.5 in Civics) Health 0.5 credit Physical Education 1 credit Fine Arts 1 credit Applied Arts 1 credit Electives7.5 credits Writing Performance Standard 0.1 credit Math PerformanceStandard 0.1 credit Reading Performance Standard 0.1 credit Total 26.3 credits

12. Academic courses/Transcript 08-09 Fitch High School Algebra III AP Eng 11 AP US History Hon Chemistry Hon Pre-Calc Human Geography Latin IV Ind Stdy Print Media 07-08 Fitch High School Civics Government Hon Algebra II B Hon Biology I B Hon Eng 10 Hon Geometry Intro Human & Med Latin II B Soph PE Wt Training 06-07 Fitch High School Algebra I Early Hist Sty Fresh PE Health Hon Eng 9 Hon Inte Sci Jewelry Latin I Total Units Earned: 24.00 Unweighted GPA: 3.5 Cumulative GPA: 16.7 Semester 1 A+ 1.00 D 1.00 B- 1.00 A+ 1.00 A- 1.00 C- 1.00 A- 1.00 C 0.50 B 0.50 A- 1.00 A 1.00 A- 1.00 Semester 2 D+ 0.50 C 1.00 B 1.00 B 1.00 B 0.50 A- 1.00 B 1.00 B+ 1.00 A- 1.00 A 1.00 B 0.50 B 1.00 B- 1.00 A = 4.00 B = 3.00 C = 2.00 D = 1.00 F = 0.00 P = Passing WF= Withdraw Fail NC= No Credit Transcript Tag Definitions H = Honors/Advanced Placement/International Baccalaureate C = College Preparatory = Foundations N = Non-weighted CAPT = Connecticut Academic Performance Test X = Attendance loss of credit EX = Exempt

13. Naviance “Must Do’s” for JUNIORS…

14. #1: Personality Inventory

16. #2: Game Plan

18. According to recent aero-technical tests The bumblebee cannot fly, Due to the ratio of its wing surface To the size and weight of its body. But the bumblebee does not know this, So it goes ahead and flies anyway. Juniors… Good luck this year Achieve More! Care More!