* 07/16/96 Sophomores 2017-2018 *
Hail Mary, full of grace. The Lord is with you. Blessed are you among women, and blessed is the fruit of your womb, Jesus. Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners, now and at the hour of death. Amen.
GUIDANCE OFFICE Guidance Counselors: Mrs. Jan Frayser, Director (Gb-Kr) Mrs. Connie Freudenberg, Counselor (Ks-Pl) Mrs. Shelly Pick, Counselor (A-Ga) Mr. Greg Sederberg, Counselor (Pm-Z) Support Staff: Mrs. Hartman Mrs. Kruml Mrs. Kurtenbach
Choosing An Occupation Name a career you think would be great What makes it great? What preparation does it take? What job would not be so great? Why ? How much preparation is needed? Job satisfaction will depend on the choices you make
Career Interest Profiler
Cluster Finder
What is the best option for your adult life What is the best option for your adult life? Log on to Naviance to find Careers!
KnowHow2Go
PSAT Saturday, Oct. 14, 2017 at Pius X at 7:30 am Registration Deadline: Monday, October 2nd Cost is $22 Complete form in the Guidance Office Pick up the PSAT bulletin and practice test
PSAT Preparation •Thursday, Sept. 7, 6:30-8:30 pm www.march2success.com Must register and establish a username and password. Books or DVD’s from bookstores Use the Official Student Guide from PSAT- Get it when you bring your registration and $$. LPS course for the PSAT---sign up early for next year!! •Thursday, Sept. 7, 6:30-8:30 pm •Wednesday, Sept. 13, 6:30-8:30 pm •Thursday, Sept. 21, 6:30-8:30 pm •Wednesday, Sept. 27, 6:30-8:30 pm •Saturday, Sept. 30, 8:00-11:45 am Class has already begun and 4 sessions have been taught. Call LPS to see if there is space and if they will take you
PreACT – Wednesday, March 13 All Sophomores take it at Pius X at 8:00am – 1:30pm PreACT includes the following tests: English Reading Math Science Assists students in determining if they are ready for college
Graduation Requirements/ Prerequisites for UNL Pius X UNL Theology 4 years None English 4 years 4 years Social Studies 3.5 years 3 years Math 3 years 4 years Science 3 years 3 years Speech ½ year None PE / Health 1 ½ years None Fine Arts ½ year None Life Skills ½ year None Foreign Language None 2 years Total Credits 230 In addition, UNL requires students have an ACT-20 or a 950 SAT or be ranked in the top half of their class.
Scholarships based on: Academic Performance ACT/SAT Scores Strength of Schedule Leadership Special talent (music, dance) Sports Volunteerism Financial Need Other
Counselor Evaluations What are colleges looking for in their applicants?
Creighton University
The Career Academy A joint venture with LPS and SCC Enter as a junior and continue on through senior year Explore a career pathway & earn dual credit Students typically earn from 13 to 40 SCC credits Pathways include: Engineering, Culinary, Education (Early & K- 12), Business, Welding, Construction, Ag/Bioscience, Manufacturing, Health Sciences, Information Technology, & Food Science See a counselor about prerequisites and the application process
Resources Available in Counseling Center Future Planning Web Sites Sheet including Scholarship Search websites. Test Preparation and Registration Information for the ACT, SAT and PSAT. Summer Enrichment Programs: HOBY Youth Leadership Nebraska Leadership Seminar Application will come later this semester
March 12, 2018 8:00 am - 3:25 pm Locations to be announced. Sophomore RETREAT March 12, 2018 8:00 am - 3:25 pm Locations to be announced.
Have a great year!