1. Mr. Rohman: Job Shadowing Experience

2. Junior Class Meeting Sept. 2009– Class of 2011 Counselor Assignment: Mrs. RademakerA – G Mrs. Ripka H - M Mrs. BarraN - Z

3. Agenda 1. College—What should I be doing now? 2. Opportunities 3. Important dates to remember 4. Testing Information

4. As a junior, what should I be doing now? 1. Researching your desired major 2. Make a list of schools that offer your major 3. Consider this— 1. Cost 2. Location 3. Size 4. Begin visiting colleges 5. Visit with college reps in the Counseling Office 1. Show demonstrated interest!

5. College Reps/Military Visiting MHS ● September 8—Air Force ● September 9—Judson University ● September 9—Eckhardt College ● September 14—University of Illinois ● September 16—SIUC ● September 17—Augustana ● September 21—Illinois Wesleyan ● September 22—Illinois State Univ. ● September 25—Knox College ● September 29—Eureka College ● October 8—Monmouth College ● October 28—Blackburn College ● ….and many more! Sign up in the Counseling Office to see representatives from these colleges. More colleges will visit! Listen for announcements.

6. College Visits ● Make appointments in advance! ● To arrange for limited-excused absence: – Your parent should call the attendance center (263-0611) in advance to arrange for a “limited excuse absence” – The college's personnel should provide a statement on school letterhead. Return this to the attendance center.

7. College Visits ● Weekend programs are posted by the counseling office. ● Vacation days are October 12, 13 and October 29, 30, and November 11. ● Illinois Central College – Staff available all evenings except Friday. – Limited excuse requires scheduled appointment with advisor. College Night at ICC October 21, 2009 5:30pm-8:00pm Ramsey Gymnasium Over 80 college will be represented

8. Applying for College Without exception, below are the top 3 factors used in gaining admissions to college—in order of importance: 1. Classes taken in high school— strength of schedule 2. Grades 3. Standardized tests—ACT, SAT

9. Application Process ● You should apply in the fall of your senior year. – Pay attention to deadlines. Each college is different! ● Apply online. You’ll get results quicker! ● Send your transcript. Request forms are available in the counseling office. $1.00 charge per transcript.

10. College Information ● Student Information Sheets available in the Counseling Office – Use these for letters of reference! ● College search websites: – http://www.careercruising.com http://www.careercruising.com – User name: morton – “Secret” password: highschool ● MHS website: www.morton709.orgwww.morton709.org

11. NCAA / Military NCAA Eligibility – If you plan to play Division I or Division II college sports, see your counselor to make sure you have the required courses and grades for initial eligibility. www.ncaa.org www.ncaa.org Military / Service Academics in your future? – Free information in the counseling office www.militarycareers.com

12. Opportunities ● Health Career Encounter @ Methodist – Explore different careers in the medical field. – See Mrs. Rademaker for details – Only 16 spots available! ● Peer Helpers – Interested in working with younger students or peers? – Opportunities to travel to the elementary schools or junior high. – Looks GREAT on a college application! – See Mrs. Rademaker for details. ● Golden Apple Scholars – $18,000 scholarship opportunity – For students interested in pursuing a degree in education (elementary, middle, or secondary) and attending college in Illinois. – See Mrs. Ripka for more info.

13. MHS Schedule Changes ● Before 5 th week (Sept. 23) – No notation on transcript – May only drop for a study hall ● 6 th week through 10 th week (Oct. 28) – WP = Withdraw passing / WF= Withdraw failing – May only drop for a study hall ● After 10 th week will not be allowed to drop

14. JOIN AN ACTIVITY ● Athletics ● Speech Team—Mr. Feleccia ● Key Club—Mr. Hornsby, Mr. Rohman ● Student Council—Ms. Sorenson ● Volunteer at area hospitals—Mrs. Ripka ● Yearbook staff—Mrs. Reisdorf, Mrs. Goveia ● Interact—Senora Johnson, Mr. Johnson ● Circle of Friends—Mrs. Mays ● Make your positive mark at Morton High

15. Important Dates ● ACT test: ● Late registration is possible. ● Register at www.actstudent.orgwww.actstudent.org Registration DeadlineTest Date August 7, 2009September 12, 2009 September 18, 2009October 24, 2009 (at MHS) November 6, 2009December 12, 2009 (at MHS) January 5, 2010February 6, 2010 March 5, 2010April 10, 2010 May 7, 2010June 12, 2010 (at MHS)

16. Important Dates ● Constitution Make-Up Exam-Will be given 2 nd semester. See Mr. Sturm with your questions.

17. TESTING INFORMATION PSAT/NMSQT At MHS, October 14 during 1 st, 2 nd, and 3 rd hours. – $17.00 fee, checks payable to Morton High School – Register by Friday, September 18 – Available to the first 100 students – Late registrations will not be accepted! Who should take the PSAT? – Anyone who needs PSAT results for scholarships – Anyone who needs SAT practice

18. TESTING INFORMATION PSAE: April 28-29, 2010 (Prairie State Achievement Exam) ● Day 1 – State ACT ● Day 2 –WorkKeys No need to register online. You will register at school!

19. TESTING INFORMATION Consumer Ed. Proficiency Test October 7, 2009 or January 26, 2010 8:00am-10:00am Register by 3:00pm October 2 nd —No late registrations! Students currently enrolled in the class are not eligible for this test. Who should take this test: Students that wish to proficiency out of Consumer Ed. or Resource Management

20. Questions? This presentation is posted on www.morton709.orgwww.morton709.org

21. And your Junior Class Officers are…… President: Dylan Henricks VP: Joel Park Secretary: Katelyn Ifft Treasurer: Taylor Reinhofer Let’s talk about Homecoming! Float building Hall decorations Pep rally games