1. Yorktown High School wednesday, January 10, 2018
CLASS OF
2020
Sophomore Night
Yorktown High School
wednesday, January 10, 2018

2. 10th grade expectations Put aside two hours for homework and studying
Take advantage of academic resources (Math Lab, Language Lab, Writing Center, Study Hall and Saturday School)
Be a good self advocate! Meet with your teachers and always check teacher websites for information.
Always make up the work you missed when absent
Take good notes and pay attention in class
Redesigned SAT

3. From now until the End of 10th Grade Year
Review PSAT Score Report
Changes and practice tests Information.
Sign-up for SAT II Subject Tests
AP World History
Dates and test offerings.
Naviance/Family Connection
What it is and how to log-in to the account.
Get involved!
Begin researching/visiting colleges

4. Sample psat/nmsqt score report
Access Scores Online
Create an account on CollegeBoard.org and you can have full access to your score reports.
Paper Reports
Students will receive paper reports in their English classes starting this week.

5. SAT Subject tests & dates
You may take up to three SAT Subject Tests on a single test date.
The Language with Listening tests are always given in the first hour of testing. Only one listening test can be taken per test date.
Calculators may be used only on the Mathematics Level 1 and Level 2 Subject Tests.
You cannot take the SAT Subject Tests and the SAT on the same test date.
You must indicate which SAT Subject Tests you plan to take when you register.

6. SAT & ACT TEST PREP SESSION - 1/20
ACT Practice Test
Date: Saturday, January 20, 2018 Time: 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM Location: Yorktown High School
Cost $25
Registration deadline is Friday, January 12, 2018
SAT Practice Test
full length SAT or ACT, whichever the student registers for. 
The Cost is $25 (check or cash) and will be collected at the door before the start of the test.
All grades are welcome to register at: bit.ly/yorktownhs
For more information, contact Diana Meighan at

7. What is Naviance?
Naviance is a one-stop-shop tool for college and career exploration and planning. Student and parent accounts are school-specific and linked to Yorktown’s Counseling Department.
What can I use Naviance for?
Career Interest Surveys
Resume
Scattergrams
Research colleges/universities, careers, and scholarships
Organize colleges you’re interested in and applying to
Track the status of college application documents
- transcripts, letters of recommendations, etc.

8. How to Log In:
From the Yorktown homepage, click on the Counseling tab.
Next, click on Naviance for Families

9. How to Log In: STUDENT ACCOUNT Username: Student ID# Password: Student
Birthdate
(mmddyy)
PARENT ACCOUNT
your counselor if you want to create your own access code to view your child’s Naviance account.

10. Course Request Forms
Forms will be distributed on 1/16 (English classes)
Due to Counselors on 1/24
Counselors will meet with student one-on one to review
Mandatory Junior courses:
English 11
US & VA History
Math and Science
Other courses to consider:
Economics
World Languages

11. elective fair courses Information
1/19/18
During all Lunch
Periods
(4th, 5th, and 6th)
Elective course Information
Career Center Courses
Art Department Demos
AP Course Information
World Languages
Music Dept.
Family & Consumer Science
Business Dept.
Counselors available

12. From now until end of 10th start thinking ahead
Get involved! Join a club, sport, volunteer, leadership, get a summer job, etc.
Begin researching/visiting colleges especially during
Spring break and summer vacation are great times
to visit campuses!
Challenge yourself…within reason
Course Selection: More than 3 AP courses is usually too much to handle!
Balance academics with extracurriculars, sports, etc.

13. Student Services Team 2018-19
Director of Counseling Services: Mark Rooks
10th Grade Counselors:
Ms. Brennan:
Ms. Bresnahan:
Mr. Espinoza:
Ms.
Ms.
Career Counselor: Mr. Calabro:
HILT Liaison: Juan Peredo
10th Grade Dean (Asst. Principal): Ms. Evans

14. Pathway Connection Yorktown High School
Amanda Wilder, MA
Pathway Connection Counselor
Northern Virginia Community College

15. College Readiness Program
Serves 10th & 11th graders Students must apply during their Sophomore year.
College Transition, Retention &
Completion Program
GMU or any other college/
university
Serves 12th graders NOVA

16. What is Pathway Connection?
Pathway Connection (PC) is a college readiness program for 10th & 11th grade students (offered at WHS, W&L, YHS).
Monthly college readiness workshops
Access to a college counselor for individual assistance with:
preparing for and applying to college
goal setting
academic preparation & success
Active participants in PC may receive guaranteed admission to the Pathway to the Baccalaureate Program
Participation in PC does NOT mean that the student must attend NOVA.

17. Workshops JUNIOR YEAR SOPHOMORE YEAR PC Applications due Feb 2
Welcome & SMART Goals
Time Management
Learning Styles/Study Skills
JUNIOR YEAR
Etiquette & Prioritizing
College 101, Paying for College, Scholarship
SAT/ACT
Applications (NOVA, Common App, etc.)
Critical Thinking & Admissions
Personal Statements & Resumes
Junior Year Review

18. Additional Program Benefits
College Visits to NOVA & Other Colleges/Universities
FREE Summer Institute at NOVA
Parent Connections Programming
Volunteer, Community Service, & Leadership Development Opportunities

19. How to Apply
Criteria:
No minimum GPA
Strong desire for academic success
Interest in achieving post secondary education
Desire for increased college readiness skills and early college access
Strong interest in obtaining tools for college success
Applications are due February 2, 2018 (to your high school counselor)