1. A timeline and resources for high school sophomores
CHS Class of 2018
A timeline and resources for high school sophomores

2. 10th – 12th grade Counseling Center
Counselors:
Mrs. Clark Mrs. Patane
Mrs. Cool Mrs. Payne
Mrs. Hartman Mrs. Stringham
Mrs. Johnson Mrs. Stuelpe
Mr. McDonough Mrs. Wernke
Mr. Mikesell
Social Workers: Mrs. Wildman and Mrs. Kneifel

3. Resources Family Connection Part-time job postings
Information about tutors, SAT/ACT tests, etc.
Information about summer programs
College and Career Resource Center:
Mrs. Stephan
Mr. Pettibone
Mrs. Boldt

4. College Info on Facebook &Twitter!
Follow us on
Like us on Facebook at “Carmel High School College Counseling”
A great resource for:
College Admissions Information
Application Deadlines
Scholarships
Financial Aid
College Rep Visits
Summer Programs

5. Timeline Fall Winter Plan for the year ahead STUDY Take the PSAT
Get involved with activities
Explore college options
Explore career options
Attend a college fair
Create junior year schedule
Winter
Continue to STUDY
Start preparing for SAT/ACT
Learn about how to finance a college education
Continue to explore college options

6. Spring Summer STAY FOCUSED Study for AP exams
Explore summer opportunities
Take the End of Course Assessments in English 10 and Algebra I
Summer
Participate in activities that will help with your goals
Read
Visit college campuses
“Even though the future seems far away, it is actually beginning right now.” - Mattie Stepanek

7. Additional Information
If you are struggling in a class:
Talk to your teacher
Work with a tutor
Talk to your counselor
Work with peers

8. Tutoring Opportunities
Teachers are available during SRT: Students can request to see their teacher(s) during SRT for small-group help. Students must ask the teacher for a pass prior to the SRT.
Late-Start Wednesdays: NHS students tutor during this time.
National Honor Society peer tutors: National Honor Society students volunteer their time to offer peer tutoring outside of the school day. Students can get a list of NHS tutors from the Counseling Office.
Adult tutors: Adults in the community offer tutoring services for an hourly rate. Students can get a list of adult tutors through their “myccs” accounts in the “Resources” widget.

9. Exploring Options for the Future
Use the Family Connection
Visit college fairs and college admissions representatives
Set up college campus visitations
Pay attention to announcements from the Counseling Center

10. Internet Issues Set up a college admissions email account
do not choose usernames that are silly, inappropriate or immature
Use this account to communicate with college admission personnel
Review your online persona – what do people see when they view your Facebook page or other social networks*?
*From Purdue U. = “A good rule of thumb for students – if it’s not something you would want your mother to see, don’t post it online.”

11. Get Involved in Activities
Community service
CHS clubs
Remember: It is the quality of activity, not the quantity of activities, that counts
Leadership is valuable

12. Explore Career Options
Interest inventories
Family Connection
J. Everett Light Career Center

13. College Athletics
Check NCAA eligibility requirements at
If the college is an NAIA school:

14. Family Connection

15. Access Family Connection through the CHS Counseling Homepage

17. Prior to using Family Connection for the first time, you will need to add the address which will be used for all of your college applications. Select “Manage My Account”

18. Select “Manage My Profile”

19. Select the pencil icon to edit/add your personal email address.

21. Find today’s handout!

23. Summary: Stay focused and work hard this year.
Continue planning for the future.
Sign up to follow the CHS College Info Twitter account. Do it now! @CHSCollege411
Use Family Connection as a resource!
HAVE A GREAT YEAR! 
“I know the price of success: dedication, hard work, and an unremitting devotion to the things you want to see happen.”
Frank Lloyd Wright