Senior Parent Presentation

Thanks to all who attended the information session on The College Application Process this morning.  I'm attaching a copy of the PowerPoint for those who were unable to attend.

 PowerPoint Presentation

SAT Test October 6

AISC will be administering the SAT exam on Saturday October 6.  The deadline to register is September 7. All students must register online at www.collegeboard.org .  We are a closed testing site which means we only test AISC students.  Our school test code is 671540 and our test center number is 63183.  Please do not share these codes with friends outside the school.  They will not be allowed on test day and it will be a huge disappointment if they've registered, paid, and then can't test.  ALL students will need to have a passport to test. Photocopies are not allowed.  Due to new SAT regulations, NO student will be allowed to test without this ID.

Parent Seminar - College Application Process DATE CHANGE

I will be presenting information on the college application process to any interested parents on Wednesday, August 29 at 8:45a.m. in the BBT. This will be primarily aimed at parents of seniors but anyone who would like to learn more about it is welcome to attend.  This is a change from the published calendar.  If you read this, please tell your friends!

New SAT Security Measures

SAT has initiated new security measures this year and it's important that we follow them exactly so we can retain our authorization to be a testing site.  Please note the following:

• Every student must have a registration ticket in order to test.  If they show up without a registration ticket they will be turned away.
• Every student must have a valid ID.  It must be a government issued passport.  Photocopies are not allowed.  Students without their passport will be turned away.  SAT no longer allows staff to admit students without an ID, even if we know them.  
• Stand-by and walk-in testing is no longer allowed.  
• Students can only test for the type of test for which they are registered.  

SAT is very firm that there can be NO exceptions to the above.  

Senior Meetings

The senior year is full of excitement as students complete their secondary education and make plans for their future.  I know many students and their parents are already thinking about the next step.  While it can be scary at times, with proper planning it usually goes well.

I will have individual meetings with every senior in the next few weeks to discuss their post graduation plans. Seniors will receive a calendar with their meeting time noted.  Parents are welcome to attend with their child if they would like.  

AISC Test Dates 2012-2013

SAT 
October 6
November 3
January 26
May 4
June 1   This is an error on the school calendar.  AISC will NOT be giving the SAT on this date.
ACT
October 27
December 8
PSAT 
October 17

College Visits

September  4     University of New South Wales
                   6     University of Warwick   Canceled
                 12     Boston University
                 14     UK Tour and Mini Fair  10:00 - 12:00 BBT

• Aston University
• Loughborough University
• The University of Northampton
• Queen Mary, University of London
• Sheffield University

                 20     University of Chicago
                 24     Roger Williams University
October    19     Linden Fair - Complete list of attendees yet to be posted
                 31     Mercyhurst University





All visits are from 11:45 - 12:30  in the  Cafeteria unless otherwise noted

Welcome to 2012-2013

Seeing students on campus today has been invigorating!  It's so fun to hear about what they've been up to over the past few weeks.  I've had the opportunity to visit with several and catch up.  There are some new students and staff.  Please take a few minutes to welcome them.

Many students are stopping in the guidance office to request schedule changes.  Please take time to talk to your child about any changes they are asking for and help them make good decisions.  All schedule changes will need to be completed by Friday, August 17.  Only teacher initiated changes will be allowed after this date.

It's obvious to me that many of our seniors spent their summer break thinking about and researching possible college options.  In the weeks ahead I'll be meeting with each senior individually to help them plan for their next step after high school.  The senior year can be full of fun and excitement as well as some anxiety about the future.  I look forward to working together with both students and parents as we pave the way.

College admission representatives are scheduling visits for the upcoming months.  I will keep these posted at the top of the blog.  Please check frequently for updates.  All visits will be from 11:45 - 12:30 during lunch unless otherwise noted on the calendar.  Parents are welcome to come and meet with these representatives.  However, I would ask you to defer to any students who are present because of their limited time.  In almost all cases the representatives can extend their time on campus and parents will be able to speak to them after students report to class.

Please contact me in the guidance office if I can be of assistance.