Sophomore Savvy

PLAN Test on Friday, Oct. 15th
Tenth graders have the opportunity to take part in ACT’s PLAN Program on Friday, October 15th. This is the only time PLAN will be offered this year. PLAN, which is taken by most students in preparation for the ACT Assessment, includes academic tests and a survey of career interests. PLAN also provides an estimated ACT Assessment score so you can see if you’re on track for the college or career of your choice. If you are undecided, PLAN can put some focus into your future. Participating in PLAN gives you a head start on career and educational planning.
ACT has also developed a correlation between the PLAN Test and the TAKS Test. Teachers and administrators use the scores from the PLAN to help predict scores on the TAKS graduation test.
PLAN will be offered Friday, Oct. 15th. All sophomores will take the test. Sophomores will each receive a planning guide for students and parents. This booklet includes information about: planning your future, common questions about PLAN, tips for doing your best on the PLAN tests, sample test questions, and the use of calculators on the mathematics test.
Students or parents can receive more information about PLAN by checking out the following website: www.actstudent.org/plan or by contacting Carol Johnson in the counseling office.

2010-11 HOBY Representative
Are you a student leader in your school and community? Are you interested in attending a weekend seminar in Amarillo and meeting with sophomore leaders from other schools as well as regional and national leaders? If so, pick up an application to become a HOBY scholar. SHS will choose one sophomore to attend a leadership seminar, all expenses paid! Two previous HOBY representatives here at SHS are Kaley Knowlton and Paige Sowder. Either of these girls would be happy to tell you about their experience and answer your questions. Pick up an application form today from Mrs. Johnson and apply for this great opportunity!

“Guidance & Counseling” Website
Be sure and check out the “Guidance & Counseling” website daily! It is constantly updated with news, articles, announcements about programs, etc… Go to the SISD homepage, click on “Guidance & Counseling”, then click on “High School Guidance & Counseling Webpage.”

Be sure I have your email on my sophomore email list. You don’t want to miss out on any news or information!