March 2018 Newsletter

 

Cheshire High School Counseling Department 

THE COUNSELORS’ CORNER 

Issue 3 - Volume 4 - April 2018 

IN THIS ISSUE: 

Message from Mrs. Catucci 
Social Media Accounts & Post-Secondary Plans 
Making Sense of PSAT, SAT, ACT, AP, & Subject Tests 
CHS Courses to Career: An Overview 
CHS Courses to Career: Health Science 
CHS Courses to Career: Arts & Communication 
Access Applied 
Scholarship & Award Spotlight 
College Rep Visits & Open Houses 

  Student Opportunities 

Dates & Reminders 

Happy Spring from the CHS School Counseling Department 

This issue of the Counselors’ Corner is long overdue!  Perhaps that helps to put in perspective what a 
busy year it has been for our department!  Beyond the constant re-shuffling of schedules and calendars 
due to so many snow days, there have been many positive reasons why the past few months have been 
so  busy,  including  the  career  fair,  course  selection,  junior  meetings,  job  shadows,  and  career 
exploration lessons with classes.  

One  of  the  most  notable  recent  positive  changes  is  that  we  have  a  new  member  of  the  School 
Counseling  Department!  Last  year  it  was  approved  in  the CHS Budget to hire an additional School 
Counselor  at  CHS.  However,  we  were  unable  to hire someone to start in the fall because of the CT 
State  Education  Budget.  Thankfully,  in  January we were finally able to post the position and begin 
interviewing.  We are THRILLED to welcome Alyssa Marshall to the CHS School Counseling Department! 
Alyssa started with us on March 5th and is already an invaluable member of our team.  I know our CHS 
students and families will love working with her, too.  She is a graduate of Southern Connecticut State 
University and most recently worked in Stratford.  We are excited about her previous experience as a 
Freshman  Counselor  in  Newtown  and  her  energy,  charisma,  and  passion for being a school counselor 
fits in seamlessly with the rest of the department.   

Although  things  are  busy,  your  School Counselors are never TOO busy to assist you academically, with 
college/career  readiness,  and  regarding  personal,  social,  and  emotional  matters.  Please  do  not 
hesitate to contact us! 

Mrs. Michelle Catucci 
CHS School Counseling Department Chair 

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Social Media Accounts & Post Secondary Plans 

In  February,  School  Counselors  started  meeting  with  Juniors  and  their  parents  for  the Junior Meeting.  This 60-minute 
meeting  is  an  opportunity  for  you  to  talk  with  your counselor about your post-secondary plans and get some guidance on 
the steps you will need to take before graduation to get there.   
 
If  you’ve  already  had  your  Junior  Meeting,  you  might  have  noticed  that  one  of  the  things  your  school  counselor 
encouraged you to do over the summer is “​Review and cleanup social media accounts​”.  We all know that high school 
students  are  going  to  be  on social media -- most adults are on social media, too -- so we are not saying, “Don’t be on social 
media” or “Social media is bad.” That would be unrealistic and untrue (which will be discussed more later). 
 
But  we  do  want  to  make  sure  that  ​ALL  students  (not  just  Juniors  getting  ready  to  apply  for  employment  and  to college) 
are  being  thoughtful  about  WHAT  they  are  posting,  because  college  admissions  representatives  and  employers  are 
reporting  that  ​they  look  at  applicants’  social  media  accounts  ​(eg.  Instagram,  Twitter,  Tumblr,  Facebook)  when 
considering them for acceptance or a position.   
 
Want  a  simple  rule  to  follow?  D​ on’t  post  anything  that  you  wouldn’t  want  to  be  on  the  front  page  of  a  major 
newspaper for the entire world to read or see.  ​While you can set your account to private, anything you post on social 
media becomes public information the second it goes up.  You may have it set as private, but your followers/friends/etc. 
can show it to or share it with whoever they want to.  Your friends may also tag you in a photo or post that is linked to your 
name,  even  though  it  wasn’t  posted  in  your  account.  If  you  scroll  through  your  feed  and you feel good about what is 
posted and linked to your name, then there is probably nothing to worry about.  But if you come across something you feel 
is questionable, you might want to remove it.   
 
As was stated earlier, social media isn’t all bad.  It is a great way to connect with others, express who we are, and explore 
our interests and passions.  Colleges use social media to introduce potential students to their college community and as a 
way  for  accepted  students  to  start  building  relationships  with  one  another  (many  students  find  their  freshman  year 
roommate through the college’s social media sites!).  You can even use your social media accounts to help you reach your 
post-secondary goals.  This article from SocialBarrel has “​ 8​  Social Media Tips to Improve College Admissions Chances”​  
that  shares  some  ways  to  use  social  media  to your benefit.  Even if you’re not thinking about college applications right 
now, check out the article for some great tips on cleaning up your account, picking a good username, and checking Google. 
 

 

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Making Sense of PSAT, SAT, ACT, AP, & Subject Tests 

In high school, students may start taking standardized tests in preparation for post-high school planning and education. 
There seem to be a lot of acronyms and options and, if you are unfamiliar with these tests, it can seem confusing! Here is a 
list of the most common tests that students will encounter while in high school:  
 
The ​PSAT ​is the "Preliminary SAT" and students at CHS take during the school day in October in both grades 10 and 11. 
This year the test is on October 19th. Although the scoring is slightly different, the PSAT gives students an idea of what the 
SAT will be like - both in test format and content - so they can best prepare to take the SAT in the future. A free resource, 
Khan Academy, will analyze student PSAT scores and create a personalized study plan for the SAT. PSAT scores are NOT 
sent to colleges. In grade 11, PSAT scores are used to determine students who qualify for the National Merit Scholarship 
Program, a highly competitive program that recognizes the top 1-2% of test-takers in the nation.  
 
The ​SAT​, through College Board, was recently redesigned, with the new test being introduced in March 2016. There are 2 
main sections to the test: Evidence-Based Reading & Writing and Math. Each section is out of 800, with a maximum score of 
1600 on the SAT. New in 2016, the Essay section is now optional for test-takers. Students typically start taking the SAT in 
the spring of their Junior year or fall of their Senior year. Some colleges, but not all, require SAT (or ACT) scores as part of 
their application. In Connecticut, the SAT is also used for the state accountability test, so all Juniors take the SAT during 
the school day in the Spring (April). Students can also take the SAT on specific Saturdays during the school year after 
pre-registering on the College Board website.   
 
The ​ACT i​ s another standardized test that may be used in college admission decisions. It differs from the the SAT in scoring 
and format. The highest possible composite score on the ACT is a 36 and the test is divided into 4 main sections: English, 
Math, Science, & Reading. There is also an optional Essay section. Not all students choose to take the ACT, but if they do, 
typically it is in the spring of Junior or fall of Senior year. The test is administered on specific Saturdays during the school 
year and students must pre-register on the ACT website for the test date they prefer. In the past, some schools may have 
wanted to see the SAT or the ACT specifically. Today, schools that require testing as part of the college application will 
typically accept either one. When students are researching colleges they should look to see if one test is preferred or if both 
are accepted.   
 
The ​SAT II or Subject Tests​ are shorter, subject-specific tests through College Board. These tests are required by some 
highly selective colleges as part of the application. Students have the power to choose which subjects to take. Students do 
not need to take SAT Subject Tests if they colleges they are considering applying to do not require them. These tests are 
offered the same weekends as the SAT, however students cannot take both the SAT and the SAT Subject Test on the same 
day, so students who need both should make a testing plan to fit all the different tests in before they apply to colleges. 
Similar to SAT and ACT, students typically take these spring of Junior year or fall of Senior year.  
 
Advanced Placement (AP) Tests ​are different from SAT Subject Tests. AP Tests are administered each May during the 
school day to students who are enrolled in AP courses that school year. Students are NOT required to take the AP exam if 
they are in an AP course at CHS; that choice is left to the student and family. There are 38 different exams that align with 
the different AP courses, and while they are not all exactly the same, most take 2 to 3 hours to complete and consist of 
multiple-choice questions and free-response questions. The AP exam is scored on a 1 to 5 scale. Some colleges may 
accept a high score on an AP exam as college credit or for placement in a higher level course.   
 
 

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CHS Courses to Career: An Overview 

Each  year, seniors take an “Exit Survey” in June to provide the School Counseling Department with information on their 
post-secondary  plans  and  reflection  about  their  time  at  CHS.  One of the questions on this survey asks each student to 
select which career pathway they intend on pursuing after graduation.  The pathways are divided into 1​ 6 career clusters​. 
A  career  cluster  is  a  group  of  careers  that  require  the  same  types of knowledge and/or skills.  More information about 
career clusters can be found H​ ERE​.  At CHS, we use N​ aviance a​ s a career exploration tool.  Naviance also organizes career 
options  into  these  same career clusters, so students have access to which clusters might be the best for them based on the 
inventories they complete in Naviance while at CHS.   
 
However,  while  we  have  all this information right at our fingertips and we have conversations about linking high school 
work  to  future  careers,  students at CHS do not always take advantage of CHS courses that align with and will prepare 
them for the career pathway they plan on pursuing.  S​ tudents who are interested in a certain career pathway should not 
wait until college to start taking courses in that subject area!  You might find out in that first course you take that you don’t 
really like that career path -- ​costing you both time and money at the post-secondary level.  
 
The  purpose  of  this  “CHS  Courses  to  Career”  section  of  The  Counselors’  Corner  is  to  make  sure  students  and parents are 
informed about the abundance of career-related courses we offer at CHS.  Below you can see what types of careers CHS 
graduates are pursuing.  Each newsletter, we will highlight a few of these areas and link you to CHS courses you can take 
that will provide you with an in-depth exploration into that career field before you even leave CHS! 
 

 

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CHS Courses to Career: Health Science 

 

Career Cluster Description from Naviance:  Examples of Careers within this Cluster: 
The  Health  Science  Career  Cluster  orients  students  to  careers  ● Audiologists 
that  promote  health,  wellness,  and  diagnosis  as  well  as  treat  ● Chiropractors 
injuries  and  diseases.  Some  of  the  careers  involve  working  ● Clinical, Counseling, and School Psychologists 
directly  with  people,  while  others  involve  research  into diseases  ● Computer and Information Research Scientists 
or  collecting  and  formatting  data  and  information.  Work  ● Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics 
locations  are  varied  and may be in hospitals, medical or dental  ● Family and General Practitioners 
offices or laboratories, cruise ships, medivac units, sports arenas,  ● Health Educators 
space  centers,  or  within  the community.  Learners need a solid  ● Home Health Aides 
background  in  math,  science,  communications,  and  technical  ● Medical Assistants 
skills.  Education  and  training  can  be  obtained  in  high schools,  ● Nuclear Medicine Technologists 
technical  colleges/institutes  and  universities.  Employment  of  ● Occupational Therapists 
healthcare  occupations  is  projected  to  grow  19  percent through  ● Pharmacists 
2024, much faster than the average for all occupations.  ● Radiologic Technicians 
● Veterinarians 

 

CHS Courses Spotlight: 
Survey  of  Physiology  and  Anatomy  (SC0363)  -  This  is  an  elective course for students who have an active interest in healthcare related 
professions.  This  course  includes  a  detailed  study  of  the  organ  systems  of  the  human  body,  and  the  structure  and  physiological 
functions of each.  Not only class work but independent study is required.  Las work, including dissections, is an essential part of this 
course.  ​Human Anatomy and Physiology (SC0362) is a full year course which involves a more detailed study than SC0363, which is a 
half-year course. Because of the similarity of the content, a student may enroll in only one of the following courses SC0362 or SC0363. 

 

Food, Nutrition, and Wellness ​(AT0621) - T​ his course will offer students an in-depth study of the essential nutrients in food and their 
role  in  maintaining  health  and  wellness.  Students  will  practice  making  wise  food  choices  while  learning  lifelong  culinary  skills. 

Instruction will focus on choosing and preparing foods that contribute towards achieving and maintaining optimal health. 
 
Other CHS Elective Courses that align to this Cluster: 

(Click H​ ERE t​ o go to the Program of Studies to see descriptions of the courses, including prerequisites) 

Business Electives  CTE Electives(continued)  Science Electives 
● Computer Essentials  ● Principles  of  Engineering  &  ● AP Biology 
● Microsoft Office I  Technology 
● Microsoft Office II  ● Zoology  
Health/PE  Social Studies Electives 
CTE Electives  ● Health Grade 9 
● Bioengineering Concepts  ● Health Grade 11  ● AP Psychology 
● Child Development  ● Peer Health Educators  ● Global Citizenship 
● Human Growth & Development  ● Psychology 
● Sociology 

CHS Clubs and Activities that align to this Cluster: 

● Aid for Others  ● Future Educators of America  ● Science Bowl Team 
● Best Buddies  ● Interact  ● Science National Honors Society 
● Blood Drive  ● Key Club  ● The Body Project 
● Community Service Club  ● Medical Interest Association  ● Unified Sports 
● Discovery EXPO  ● Peer Advocates  ● Unified Theater 

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CHS Courses to Career: Arts & Communication 

 

Career Clusters Description from Naviance:  Examples of Careers within this Cluster: 
This  cluster  offers  two  different  avenues  of  concentration.  ● Animators 
Careers  in  the  Performing  Arts, Visual Arts or certain aspects of  ● Audio and Video Equipment Technicians 
Journalism,  Broadcasting  and Film require courses and activities  ● Broadcast News Analysts 
that challenge students' creative talents.  ● Computer Programmers 
  ● Copy Writers 
Careers  in  Audio-Video  Communications  Technology,  ● Fashion Designers 
Telecommunications  or  Printing  Technology  require  strong  ● Film and Video Editors 
backgrounds  in  computer and electronic-based technology and  ● Fine Artists, Performing Artists, & Photographers 
a  solid  foundation  in math and science. All require an ability to  ● Graphic Designers 
effectively  communicate  in  both  oral  and  written  form.  In  ● Historians 
addition,  the  creative  aspects  of  this  cluster  are  rapidly merging  ● Interior Designers 
with  the  technological,  making  it  even  more  challenging.  ● Producers and Directors 
Preparation  for  careers  in  this  cluster  must  begin  in  the  early  ● Public Relations Specialists 
years  and  continue  through  high  school,  allowing  students  to  ● Radio and Television Announcers 
gain  experience in the performing and visual arts as well as in the  ● Reporters and Correspondents 
academic foundations.  ● Set and Exhibition Designers 
● Sound Engineering Technicians 
● Writers and Authors 

 

CHS Courses Spotlight: 
Multimedia  News  Production  (AT0748) - This course is designed to introduce students to the energetic fields of print and broadcast 
journalism.  Students  will  learn  to  seek,  collect,  and  verify  information  and  present  this  information  in  a  clear,  reliable  and 
ethically-balanced manner.  As well as writing, students will learn the technical aspect of news production which will include layout and 
design, web page maintenance, studio production, and student newspaper.  Students will contribute to the design and development of 
the school publications and news outlets.  

 

Playwriting ​(PA0878) - W​ hat is a play? How does one come into being? What things do playwrights have to know? If you love language 
and conversation, if you are creative and enjoy writing, this might be just the class for you.  Playwriting is basically that, learning how to 
write a script.  This course, in addition, will work with improvisation techniques, and some acting will be required.  Learn about creating 
powerful, significant dialogue, creating believable scenes.  Learn from the master playwrights of our time and long ago.  You will write 
many short sketches and a ten-minute, one act play by the end of the course.   

 

Studio  Art  ​(VA0839)  -  T​ his  course  is  designed  to  provide  an  overview  of  the  art  program  at  CHS.  A  wide  range  of  art  making 
opportunities  such  as  drawing,  painting,  printmaking,  and  3-D  arts  will  be explored.  Within this learning environment, self-directed 
learning,  creative  problem  solving,  and  literacy  skills  are  promoted.  Art  history  will  be  presented  as  it  relates  to  concepts  and 
techniques taught. 

 

Other CHS Elective Courses that align to this Cluster: 
(Click ​HERE ​to go to the Program of Studies to see descriptions of the courses, including prerequisites) 

Art Electives  Art Electives (continued)  CTE Electives 
● AP Studio Art  ● Painting I & II  ● Digital Media Foundations 
● Clay/Advanced Clay  ● Printmaking  ● Digital Video Production I & II 
● Digital Photo/Advanced Dig. Photo  ● Three Dimensional Design  ● Game Design & Development 
● Drawing  I  &  II/Adv.  Drawing  &  ● Graphic Design 
Painting  Business Electives  ● Technical Theater I & II 
● Marketing I/Marketing II 

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● Jewelry Design    ● Web and App Design 
● Mixed Media Art 

Other CHS Elective Courses that align to this Cluster (continued): 
(Click ​HERE ​to go to the Program of Studies to see descriptions of the courses, including prerequisites) 

English Electives  Music Electives  Theater Electives 
● Journalism  ● AP Music & Theory  ● Acting & Directing 
● Reading Literature: Reading Film  ● History of American Pop Music  ● Advanced Theater 
● Speech  ● History of Jazz  ● Aries Ensemble Theater 
● Writers Workshop: Creative  ● Intro to Music Technology  ● Fundamentals of Theater 
Writing & Reading  ● Music Theory & Ear Training  ● Introduction to Theater 
● Groups & Ensembles (CHS Bands,  History 
Social Studies Electives  CHS Choirs, Marching Band, CHS 
● History through Pop Culture  Orchestras)  World Language Courses 
● The Vietnam War 

CHS Clubs and Activities that align to this Cluster: 

● Anime/Manga Club  ● French Club  ● Peer Tutoring (LEARN) 
● BRAVE  ● Gaming Corner  ● Percussion Ensemble 
● Book Club  ● German Club  ● Photography Club 
● Calligraphy Club  ● Jazz Combos  ● RAM-TV 
● Chamber Orchestra  ● Jazz Ensemble  ● Ramblers (Men's Chorus) 
● Cromatix (Vocal Jazz Ensemble)  ● Jazz Improvisation  ● Rampage (Student Newspaper) 
● CHS HISTORY Club  ● Jazz Studies  ● SHIELD (Comic Book Club) 
● CHS Winter Guard  ● Junior State of America  ● Spilled Ink 
● Color Guard  ● K-Pop Club  ● Symphony Orchestra 
● Crafting Club  ● Latin Club  ● Unified Theater 
● DECA (Marketing Association)  ● Movie Club  ● VIPs (Select Chorus) 
● Discovery EXPO  ● One-Acts  ● Writers’ Block 
● Drama Club 
 

Access Applied 

The  CHS  School  Counseling  office  has  arranged  for  all Cheshire High School students, parents and staff to have special 
access  to  ​AccessApplied.com​,  a  comprehensive  site  that  addresses  every  topic  relating  to  college  costs,  financial  aid and 
paying for college. There are videos, worksheets, webinars (both live and recorded) and over 100 pages of helpful content. 
  
There is something for everyone on Access Applied: 

● Students & Parents 
● Seniors, Juniors, Sophomores, & Freshman 
● Students from low-income, middle-income and high-income backgrounds 
  
You  can  create  a  username  and  password  by  c​ licking  here  (or  by  copying 
https://www.accessapplied.com/user-registration/  into  your  browser)  and  using  the  Cheshire  special  access  code: 
cheshirerams 

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You only need to register with the ​cheshirerams c​ ode o​ ne time.​  After that, your username and password will provide full 
access  to  all  the  resources  on  the  site.  If  you  have  any  trouble  with  the  registration  process,  please  email 
[email protected] 

Scholarship & Award Spotlight 

We  hope  all  CHS  students  will  apply  for  scholarships  --  it’s  FREE  money  for college!  The School Counseling Office and 
College/Career  Center  maintain  a  list  of  scholarships  for  students  and  families  to  reference  and  use.  While  most 
scholarships are for seniors, from time to time there are opportunities for underclassmen to apply, as well.  You can view 
our  ​2017-18  Scholarship  List  on  the  College/Career  Center  section  of  the CHS Website or by visiting H​ ERE​.  This list is 
updated regularly, so keep checking back! Scholarships are also list in N​ aviance ​under the “Colleges” tab.   

 

Each newsletter, we will spotlight a few different scholarships from the list.  This month we are highlighting the following 
scholarships: 

 

The Petit Women “Be The Change” Community Service Award 
The  Petit  Women  “Be  the  Change” Community Service Award is given in memory of Jennifer L. Hawke-Petit, Haley E. Petit, 
and Michaela R. Petit to continue the kindness, idealism, and activism that define their lives.  Students in grades 9-12 w​ ho 
volunteer are eligible to apply as individuals or as a team.  More information and the application can be found H​ ERE ​and is 
also available in the​ Career Resource Center​. Deadline to apply is ​April 15, 2018​. 

 

The Donald B. Wilbur Scholarship 
This  $1,000  scholarship  was  established  in  2008  at the retirement of Don Wilbur as chairman of Liberty Bank’s board of 
directors.  To  qualify,  candidates  must  be  graduating  students at high schools in towns where Liberty Bank has offices. 
Candidates  must  intend  to  enroll  in  full-time  study  at  an  accredited  college,  university,  or  other  institution  of  higher 
education  (two-year  or  four-year)  with  the  goal  of  majoring  in  engineering  or  a technology-related field.  Other criteria 
considered in awarding the scholarship include: 
· Financial need – students with EFCs of $10,000 or less (students with EFCs higher than $10,000 will not be considered) 
· Academic achievement 
· Extracurricular and community activities 
· Recommendation from a teacher, counselor, or administrator 
· An essay written by the student on a topic of his/her choice 
Applications  can  be  downloaded  from  the  foundation  web  site  at  ​https://libertybankfoundation.org/programs/​. 
Completed applications must be accompanied by the following documents: 
· Student’s official transcript 
· A written recommendation from a teacher, counselor, or administrator 
· Student’s essay 
· Student’s Student Aid Report (SAR), including ​all​ pages 
Only  completed  applications  with  all  supporting  documents  will  be  considered, and must be postmarked no later than 
Friday, April 27, 2018​.  If you should have any questions regarding the Donald B. Wilbur Scholarship, please don’t hesitate 
to contact Jane Brosnan at (860) 704-2181 or [email protected].   

 

Milton Fisher Scholarship 
The  ​Community  Foundation  for Greater New Haven is pleased to announce the ​Milton Fisher Scholarship​. This fund 
provides  scholarships  to  high  school  ​juniors,  seniors  and  college  freshmen  in  Connecticut  and  the  New  York 
Metropolitan  area,  who  display  evidence  of  innovative  and  creative  problem  solving  across  a  broad  range  of  fields  of 

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endeavor.  This  offering  is  now  a  four-year  scholarship  of  up  to  $5,000  per  year​.  Details  about  the  projects  and  the 
application can be found on the website at w​ ww.rbffoundation.org​. Application deadline is ​May 1, 2018.​  

College Rep Visits & Open Houses 

While most of the college rep visits are done for this school year, occasionally we will have reps visit in the spring.  You can 
view  the  ​list  of  schools  that  are  coming  to  CHS  and  when on the College/Career Center section of the CHS website (in the 
School Counseling Section) or by clicking ​HERE.​   W​ e may not have anyone on the list right now, but check back to see if 
any sign up! 

 

Many schools are having Open Houses for interested students, especially Juniors! View the ​College Open House​ list H​ ERE.  

Student Opportunities 

Summer Programs 
The  summer  is  a  perfect  time  to  participate  in  programs and experiences that will enrich your academics and help you 
pursue your passions.  The College and Career Center keeps a running list of Summer Programs we are notified about.  You 
can view the list H​ ERE.​  

The Horizons Scholarship 
The  Horizons  Scholarship  is  a  fully-funded  opportunity  that  supports  outstanding  high  school students (of any year) in 
their  pursuit  to  develop  highly  sought  after  technology  skills  and experience. The Horizons Scholarship gives students the 
ability  to  learn  about  real-world  technology  and  build  advanced software products. More information and the application 
can be found H​ ERE​. 

SCSU Discovery Day 
On​ April 15th​, Southern Connecticut State University (SCSU) will be having a NEW event this Spring called Discovery Day! 
There will be 2 main parts to Discovery Day. The first will be our traditional A​ ccepted Student Day​ portion for accepted 
seniors and transfers but the second half of the day is a n​ ew Open House called Discovery Day​ geared towards c​ urrent 
sophomores, juniors, and unapplied seniors​. The second half of the day will be an Interactive Discovery Day featuring 
Academic sessions and demonstrations throughout campus. There will also be campus tours available for prospective 
students and parents. This event is from 2-5pm with check in beginning at 1:15pm. For more information and to register, 
visit their site H​ ERE.​  
 
Manufacturing Summer Workshop for High School Juniors and Seniors 
Naugatuck Valley Community College (NVCC) is offering a F​ REE Introduction to Manufacturing Summer Workshop​ for 
High School J​ uniors and Seniors.​ The workshop is J​ une 25-28 from 9:00-12:00​ each day on NVCC’s Waterbury Campus. 
Over 4 days, participants will learn what it’s like to work in manufacturing, the tools and machinery used in manufacturing, 
basic blueprint reading, and how to be ready for jobs with local manufacturers. They will also talk about the opportunity 
for a career in manufacturing, financial aid, and scholarships. Manufacturing is an in demand career and NVCC Advanced 
Manufacturing Technology Center has a 98% job placement rate! To register or for more information, call 203-575-8029. 
View the informational flyer ​HERE​. 

 

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Dates & Reminders 

APRIL 
● April 6: Registration deadline for May 5 SAT and SAT Subject Tests (​sat.org/register​). Late registration is April 
17th. 
● April 9: End of Quarter 3 
● April 9-11: NGSS Testing (Juniors only) 
● April 10: Beginning of Quarter 4 
● April 11: ASVAB Testing (see your School Counselors for details) 
● April 14: ACT Saturday (by registration only) 
● April 16-20: Spring Break 
● April 24: SAT School Day (Juniors only; Regular Schedule for all other students) 
● April 26: Early Dismissal for Students 
● April 28: Junior Prom 
 

MAY 
● May 3: Registration deadline for June 2 SAT and SAT Subject Tests (s​ at.org/register)​ . Late registration is May 15th. 
● May 4: Registration deadline for June 9 ACT (​www.act.org​) Late registration is May 5-18th.   
● May 5: SAT Saturday (by registration only) 
● May 7-18: AP Exams (by registration only; see exam schedule ​HERE)​  
● May 12: Senior Prom 
● May 15: Senior Awards Night 
● May 25: Senior Picnic 
● May 28: Memorial Day - No School 
● May 30: Senior Experience Projects 

 
JUNE 

● June 2: SAT Saturday (by registration only) 
● June 9: ACT Saturday (by registration only) 
● June 15: Registration deadline for July 14 ACT (​www.act.org)​ Late registration is June 16-22.   
● June 21: Graduation 

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